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<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Mastodons game? Catch the action at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, as the Mastodons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State is favored by -4 in this Horizon League conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +4</p><p>This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Not only will Purdue Fort Wayne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Penguins Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Youngstown State is coming off an 88-77 win over Wright State, and they are now 17-6 overall and 9-2 in Horizon League play. The Penguins have won four in a row and are 11-0 when favored this season.</p>

<p>On the road, Youngstown State has gone 6-5, and they are currently on a three-game road winning streak. For the season, the Penguins have an average scoring margin of +4.5 on the road.</p><p>Youngstown State has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 12-6. They have been even better when favored, going 8-3 vs. the spread in those games. Their road ATS record is 7-4 and they are 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 7-3 in their last 10 games.</p><p>Youngstown State's over/under record for the season is 7-10-1. On average, their games have finished with 147.6 points compared to an average over/under line of 150.2, resulting in an average margin versus the over/under line of -2.6. Today's line of 153.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their last three games (141) and their last five games (146). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Youngstown State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 88 points against Wright State. This output exceeded their season average of 82 points per game. On the offensive front, the Penguins have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 122nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 230th in terms of percentage and 36th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Youngstown State defense is giving up an average of 68.9 points per contest. The Youngstown State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Wright State to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Does Purdue Fort Wayne Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>As an underdog, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 3-4 this season. They are 5-6 in conference play and 14-8 overall. At home, they have a record of 7-3, and their average scoring margin at home is +9.9.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 home games, the Mastodons have gone 7-3. They are coming off a 68-65 loss to Milwaukee, and their record in their last five games at home is 2-3. So far this season, they have been the underdog in seven games.</p><p>As the underdog, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 3-3-1 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark for the year is 10-9-1. At home, the Mastodons have an ATS record of 5-5 and they are just 4-5 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. In their last three home games, Purdue Fort Wayne is 0-3 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Purdue Fort Wayne games is 11-9. Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (151.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 132 points and their OU record has fallen to 0-3 in that stretch.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 81.8 points per game, Purdue Fort Wayne struggled in their previous game. Against Milwaukee, the Mastodons scored 65 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 31.9%. The top scorer for the Mastodons was Jalen Jackson with 17 points, while Rasheed Bello also chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>On the defensive side, Purdue Fort Wayne is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.0 points per game. Purdue Fort Wayne will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Milwaukee to just 31% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Ospreys? Tip off is at at 2:00 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 game is set at 147.5 points, and North Florida is favored by -7.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNF Arena at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Austin Peay Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Austin Peay Governors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Austin Peay’s season record fell to 3-8 after an 85-55 road loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, December 21st. The Governors entered the game as +25.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 140 fell just short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Austin Peay struggled early, trailing 47-20 at halftime. They managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make a significant comeback.</p><p>Austin Peay struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 31.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 10.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>LJ Thomas led the Governors with 20 points, despite shooting 6 of 17 from the field and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Jason Edwards added 16 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Devin McGlockton contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Austin Peay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 30 shooting for 70%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 18 shots, good for 44%. Austin Peay also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can the Ospreys Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>North Florida dropped to 5-6 on the season after a 99-45 loss to the Gators on Saturday. The Ospreys, who were +27 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, well under the O/U line of 174.5.</p> <p>North Florida was down 54-17 at halftime and managed just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. They'll look to regroup after this tough loss.</p><p>North Florida's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points with a field goal percentage of 23.2% (13/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.4%, and they hit only 22.7% of their two-point attempts (5/22) and 23.5% from three (8/34). At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1% (11/18).</p> <p>Will Richard was a bright spot, scoring 26 points in 22 minutes, shooting 75.0% overall and from three (6/8). Sam Alexis added 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled, giving up 99 points on 44% shooting. They allowed 34 field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20. North Florida also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs North Florida Ospreys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Betting on today's Boilermakers and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on FS1. In this Big Ten matchup, Purdue is favored bt -6.5 vs. Minnesota. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Boilermakers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Purdue improved to 9-4 on the season with an 83-64 win over Toledo on Sunday. Playing at home, the Boilermakers were -20.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue led 39-28 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Boilermakers controlled the game and picked up another win.</p><p>Purdue put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 28 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 73.3%, hitting 11 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Braden Smith led the way with 34 points and 12 assists, shooting 54.5% overall and 46.2% from three (6/13). Trey Kaufman-Renn added 23 points, making 11 of 14 shots, while Fletcher Loyer contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Even though Purdue gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts, where they went 21/35. From beyond the arc, Purdue's defense allowed 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Purdue's opponent shot 73%, making 11 out of 15 attempts. Purdue also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Golden Gophers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Minnesota improved to 8-5 on the season with a 90-68 win over Morgan State on Sunday. The Golden Gophers were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -24 spread. The game’s total points hit 158, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>Minnesota took control early, leading 55-37 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 35 points while allowing 31, showing a more balanced but less dominant performance after the break.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense put up 90 points, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. They hit 13 threes at a 44.8% clip, and connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Kameron Hobbs led the way with 25 points and 4 assists, while Mike Mitchell Jr. added 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 from deep. Dawson Garcia contributed 18 points, making 4 of 5 threes, and Parker Fox shot 80% from the field in limited minutes.</p><p>Even with Minnesota's defense giving up 68 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts. The Golden Gophers allowed 31 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota's defense gave up 13 threes on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 62%. The Golden Gophers allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Dragons and Fighting Camels game? Catch the action at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC, as the Fighting Camels hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. In this Coastal Athletic Association matchup, Drexel is favored bt -4.5 vs. Campbell. The over/under for the game is 134.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dragons Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dragons fell to 7-5 on the season after a 75-64 loss to Penn State on Saturday. Drexel, who were +13.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 139 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Drexel trailed 37-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 38. Despite the loss, the Dragons’ ability to cover the spread could be a positive takeaway.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 63.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 23 threes for 21.7%.</p> <p>Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Yame Butler led the way with 18 and 16 points, respectively. Ace Baldwin Jr. added 15 points and 6 assists, while Kevon Vanderhorst contributed 14 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Despite Drexel's defensive struggles, allowing 75 points on 46% shooting, they did manage to limit their opponent's three-point success. The Dragons held them to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Drexel's defense allowed 21 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 63% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 7 of those opportunities, shooting 77%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Fighting Camels Chances at Home</h3><h3>Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Campbell dropped to 3-8 on the season after a 97-81 road loss to North Carolina on Sunday. The Fighting Camels entered the game as +28 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Campbell scored 52 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 57 points during that stretch. The game’s total points of 178 went over the pre-game line of 155.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Campbell Fighting Camels put up 81 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They also connected on 75% of their free throws, going 15-for-20 from the line. The team dished out 15 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 32 points, hitting 5-of-9 from three-point range and shooting 61.1% overall. Ian Jackson added 26 points, while RJ Davis contributed 23 points and 5 assists, knocking down 5 threes at a 50% clip. Elliot Cadeau chipped in 12 points and a team-high 12 assists.</p><p>Campbell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 97 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Fighting Camels gave up 26 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 74% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 10 made threes on 28 attempts, a 35% success rate.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Campbell Fighting Camels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Hilltoppers and Flames game? Catch the action at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have Liberty as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hilltoppers Win on the Road?</h3><p>Western Kentucky fell to 7-4 on the season after a 112-64 road loss to Michigan on Sunday. Entering the game as +21.5 point underdogs, the Hilltoppers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 59-31 at halftime, Western Kentucky couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 53. The game’s total points of 176 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 159.5.</p><p>Western Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 5 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Hilltoppers hit 11 of 19 attempts, shooting 57.9%. Don McHenry led the team with 18 points, while Nimari Burnett and Vladislav Goldin each added 17, with Goldin hitting 7 of 8 shots from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>Western Kentucky’s defense struggled, giving up 112 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, they allowed 19 threes on 40 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 35 times, where they hit 27 free throws.</p><h3>Are Liberty Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty improved to 9-1 on the season with a 79-56 home win over UT Arlington on Saturday. The Flames, who entered the game as -9.5 favorites, covered the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Liberty took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They added 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34, maintaining their strong start and securing the win.</p><p>Liberty's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a field goal percentage of 52.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to hitting 15 threes at a 46.9% clip. Inside the arc, they shot 63.2% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Kaden Metheny led the way with 25 points, knocking down 7 of 13 threes. Taelon Peter added 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 4 of 8 from deep. Liberty finished with 24 assists, with Metheny contributing 5 dimes.</p><p>Liberty's defense had a tough outing, giving up 56 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. The Flames struggled to contain the three-point line, where they allowed 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting clip.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Liberty's opponent went 10/14, shooting 71%. The Flames did a good job on the boards, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Eagles and Spiders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spiders will host the game at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Richmond being favored by -1.5 over Florida Gulf Coast.</p><h3>FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Florida Gulf Coast Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Eagles dropped to 3-8 on the season after a 79-66 road loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday. FGCU entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>FGCU trailed 37-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they scored 39 points but allowed 42.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast managed 66 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, thanks largely to their 58.8% shooting inside the arc, while they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 57.9%, and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists. Donovan Newby led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes, while Zavian McLean and Keeshawn Kellman each contributed 20 points, with McLean shooting 8 of 11 from the field.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast struggled defensively, giving up 79 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed their opponent to connect on 72% of their two-point attempts, as they went 18/25 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Eagles held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 10 threes made on 32 attempts. Florida Gulf Coast also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 61%.</p><h3>Will the Spiders Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Richmond improved to 3-7 on the season with a 78-71 home win over VMI on Saturday. The Spiders entered the game as -12 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Richmond led 41-29 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 149 went over the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Richmond put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and hitting 10 of 33 from beyond the arc (30.3%). Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they shot 62.5% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Rickey Bradley Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 3 of 5 from three. Dusan Neskovic added 23 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep. The Spiders also hit 18 of 22 free throws (81.8%) and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Richmond's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of their 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, making 15 of 24 two-point shots for 62%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Richmond's opponent shot 30%, connecting on 10 of 33 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 81%. Richmond allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Holy Cross as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Loyola Maryland Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Loyola Maryland fell to 4-6 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to DePaul on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, the Greyhounds failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>DePaul jumped out to a 44-26 lead at halftime, and while Loyola Maryland scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p><p>NJ Benson and Jacob Theodosiou both scored 22 points in Loyola Maryland's recent game, with Theodosiou shooting 90% from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Benson added 17 rebounds and shot 71.4% overall.</p> <p>As a team, the Greyhounds shot 44.4% from the field, hitting 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%) and 11-of-20 from the free-throw line (55%). They finished with 15 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, posting an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>Despite Loyola Maryland's defense giving up 84 points, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5/24, a 20% success rate. However, their defense struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Maryland's opponent went 17/23, converting 73% of their attempts. The Greyhounds also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Crusaders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 6-5 on the season after a 78-70 road win over Siena on Friday, December 20th. The Crusaders entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-23 at halftime, Holy Cross exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game ended at 148, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks to hitting 15 of 29 threes at a 51.7% clip, while struggling inside the arc, shooting just 38.5% on twos.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 20 points. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats connecting on 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, the Crusaders allowed 57% shooting, as their opponents went 23/40 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. The Crusaders also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 66%.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Broncos and Toreros game? Catch the action at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA, as the Toreros hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. Santa Clara is favored by -13.5 in this West Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Toreros.</li><li>Not only will San Diego pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Broncos Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara fell to 9-6 on the season after a 97-94 loss to San Francisco on Monday. The Broncos were +4 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points of 191 far exceeded the over/under line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara led 47-45 at halftime but were outscored 41-39 in the second half. Despite the loss, the Broncos showed they could compete on the road.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%, thanks in part to their 65.6% shooting from two-point range. They also hit 11 threes, shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc, and added 19 points from the free-throw line, despite shooting just 65.5% from the stripe.</p> <p>Malik Thomas led the way with 34 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range and adding 8 rebounds. Marcus Williams contributed 23 points and 8 assists, while Johnny O'Neil was nearly perfect, going 7 for 8 from the field and hitting 4 of 5 threes to finish with 20 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara’s defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Broncos allowed 24 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 66% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Santa Clara’s opponent hit 10 of 30 threes, while also going 19/31 from the free-throw line. The Broncos gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does San Diego Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>San Diego improved to 3-10 on the season with a 75-65 home win over Pacific on Monday, December 30th. The Toreros entered the game as slight -1 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>San Diego led 35-31 at halftime and outscored Pacific 40-34 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>San Diego's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-20 from deep, and hit 73.7% of their free throws, making 14-of-19 from the line.</p> <p>Steven Jamerson II led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9-of-12 from the field. Elijah Fisher added 20 points and 10 boards, hitting 7-of-10 shots. The Toreros also got 20 assists as a team, with Bendji Pierre knocking down 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>San Diego's defense gave up 65 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Toreros allowed 17 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Diego's defense saw the other team hit 9 of 20 shots, good for 45%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 73% success rate. The Toreros limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5 in the game.</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Big South conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and UNC Asheville is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Winthrop.</p><h3>WINTHROP EAGLES VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Eagles?</h3><p>Winthrop enters this game as a 2.5-point underdog, and they have gone 0-6 as an underdog this season. They are coming off an 83-81 loss to High Point and have gone 5-5 on the road this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Eagles are 14-9, including a 5-3 record in Big South play. They have gone 9-6 in non-conference games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.5 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Winthrop has an ATS record of 2-4. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-6 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line in Winthrop's games this season (146.4). This year, the over/under record in their games is 10-10. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 150 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Winthrop offense ended with 81 points against High Point. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 55.4% and made 3 threes. For the season, the Winthrop offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.7 made three's per contest.</p><p>Currently, the Eagles' defense holds the 131st rank in the nation, allowing 70.4 points per game. So far, the Winthrop defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (619th).</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>UNC Asheville will look to bounce back from a tough loss to Gardner-Webb, as they are 14-9 overall and 6-2 in Big South play. At home, the Bulldogs are 5-3 this season, and they have won five straight games at home.</p>

<p>For the year, UNC Asheville is 8-1 when favored, and they come in as 2.5-point favorites for this one. So far, the Bulldogs have a scoring margin of +0.5 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UNC Asheville has gone 4-5 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-4, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 4-6. However, over their last 3 home games, they have covered the spread every time.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UNC Asheville is 12-8. Currently, the average scoring total in their games is 153.4 points. Today's over/under line of 150 is very close to their season average OU line of 149.6. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>The UNC Asheville offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Gardner-Webb. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.2% while connecting on 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Drew Pember, who enters today's matchup with an average of 20.3, while Josh Banks also carries a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 221st, allowing 74.2 points per game. So far, the UNC Asheville defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.9 times per game (583rd).</p>

Winthrop Eagles vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Lancers and Blue Hose face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Hose are hosting the game at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center in Clinton, SC. In this Big South matchup, Longwood is favored bt -1.5 vs. Presbyterian. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Blue Hose.</li><li>Not only will Presbyterian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</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>Can the Lancers Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Lancers fell to 8-4 on the season after a 98-82 road loss to SMU on Sunday, December 29th. Longwood came into the game as +18.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Longwood allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.</p><p>Longwood put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. They connected on 51.7% of their two-point attempts and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%. The Lancers also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists.</p> <p>Boopie Miller led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots and going 2 for 2 from three-point range. Yohan Traore and Elijah Tucker each added 20 points, with Traore also pulling down 11 rebounds. Matt Cross and Colby Garland chipped in 19 points apiece, with Garland handing out a team-high 11 assists.</p><p>Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, as the other team made 70% of their two-point attempts, going 21/30.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Longwood allowed 10 threes on 20 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they hit 26 free throws at an 83% rate. Longwood gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Blue Hose Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Presbyterian's season record fell to 4-8 after a 69-59 loss to South Carolina on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Blue Hose kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 128, which was under the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Presbyterian led 32-24 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 45. The Blue Hose will look to build on their strong first-half performance as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Presbyterian's offense put up 59 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16 from the line.</p> <p>Kory Mincy led the way with 27 points and 4 assists, shooting 58.8% overall and 60% from three-point range (3/5). Collin Murray-Boyles added 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field, while Nick Pringle contributed 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team went 5/13, hitting 38% of their threes. Presbyterian also sent them to the line 30 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 66%. The Blue Hose gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Longwood Lancers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Demons and Huskies. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Northwestern State is favored by -3 in this Southland conference contest against Houston Christian. The game's over/under currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +3</p><p>This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northwestern State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Northwestern State has struggled all season long, posting an 8-19 overall record. However, the Demons have been much better when favored, going a perfect 3-0. On the road, they have gone just 2-13, including a 1-4 mark in their last five games.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Demons fell to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi by a score of 72-61. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 13.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>Northwestern State has an ATS record of 13-12 this season and they have gone 8-7 against the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Demons have a perfect 3-0 mark vs. the spread this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Northwestern State games this season (146.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points, which is lower than today's over/under line.</p><p>Northwestern State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 61 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. In that game, they made 3/13 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 38.2%. Offensively, the Demons have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 289th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 333rd in percentage and 257th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Looking at the Northwestern State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 76.1 points per game (271st). In today's game vs. Houston Christian, the Northwestern State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Northwestern State made 20 free-throws vs. the Demons.</p><h3>Does Houston Christian Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Despite their losing record, Houston Christian has been much better at home than on the road. The Huskies have gone just 1-14 away from home this season compared to 3-4 at home.</p>

<p>They are coming off a close 81-78 loss to Southeastern Louisiana, and they have lost two straight games. On the season, Houston Christian has gone 4-18 as the underdog.</p><p>As the underdog, Houston Christian has gone 13-9 against the spread this season. At home, the Huskies have an ATS record of 5-2, including a mark of 1-2 in their last three games at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Houston Christian has an ATS record of 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150.5 is right in line with the average over/under line of 154.4 in Houston Christian's games this season. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 161 points and the over/under record in their games this season is 11-11. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Houston Christian offense ended with 78 points against Southeastern Louisiana. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.8% and made 6 threes. Marcus Greene is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.3 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jay Alvarez brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Huskies' defense is ranked 338th in the country at 82.5 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Houston Christian defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Southeastern Louisiana knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.</p>

Northwestern State Demons vs Houston Christian Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Fighting Illini and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -4.5 vs. Illinois in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Illinois at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Illinois Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominant 117-64 win over Chicago State on Sunday. Playing at home, the Illini entered the game as -38.5 favorites and covered the spread. The teams combined for 181 points, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> <p>Illinois took control early, leading 60-24 at halftime. They continued to roll in the second half, scoring 57 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Illinois put up 117 points in their last game, shooting 62.1% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.7%, with 26 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Gabe Spinelli added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 5 threes, while Kylan Boswell recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.</p><p>Despite Illinois giving up 64 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 62% from the field. The Illini couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the opposition hitting 78% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Illinois also allowed 15 threes on 45% shooting. The opponent went to the line 28 times, making 20 free throws. Illinois gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Oregon Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oregon improved to 12-1 on the season with an 89-49 win over Weber State on Sunday. The Ducks, who were -21 point favorites, covered the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>Oregon led 40-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Weber State 49-26. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Oregon's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 55% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, thanks in part to hitting 63.2% of their two-point attempts and 40.9% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.4%, going 14-for-17.</p> <p>Brandon Angel was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and hitting his only three-point attempt, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds in 20 minutes. Jackson Shelstad led the team with 16 points, shooting 70% overall and 50% from three-point range. Jadrian Tracey also contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite Oregon's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 49 points. However, the Ducks allowed their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's opponent hit 9 of 22 threes, shooting 40%. The Ducks also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 82%.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Anaheim as Away Dogs</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 13-15-4 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with 10:16 left in the third period. They added another goal with just four seconds remaining. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish were the goal scorers for Anaheim.</p><p>Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, but only managed to score twice. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, finding the net with just four seconds left in the game on a power play.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn's goal, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome each added to their assist totals, now at five and four, respectively. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks allowed the first three goals of the game, including two power-play goals, and one more late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 22-8-3 this season. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Brett Howden's goal at 2:15 in overtime sealed the victory.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the 7th time this year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl recorded his 8th assist, and Mark Stone added his 15th. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed Utah to tie it at 3-3 with 6:50 left in the third period. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Golden Knights' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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