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<p>The Week 10 of the NCAAF is giving us a lot of exciting duels, mainly conference ones, such as this one in Seattle on Friday, November 4, and here you can read the best Beavers vs. Huskies betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Oregon State is searching for the fourth consecutive victory when they take on Washington at Husky Stadium. The Huskies are -4.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 59 points. These Pac-12 rivals have faced once in 2021, and the Beavers won 27-24 in Corvallis, OR.</p>



<p><strong>Beavers destroyed Colorado for the third win in a row</strong></p>



<p>The Oregon State Beavers (6-2-0, 6-2-0 ATS) recorded their third consecutive win and second at home as they dismantled the Colorado Buffaloes 42-9. It was the best defensive display of the year by the Beavers, who allowed a season-low nine points and forced four turnovers, one of which (interception) Alex Austin returned for a touchdown. Oregon State was better in total yards (472-290) and first downs (26-17).</p>



<p>Ben Gulbranson completed 14 of 22 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Damien Martinez was a monster on the ground with career-highs in yards (178), touchdowns (3), and carries (22). Jack Velling led the team with 60 receiving yards and a touchdown on one reception, while Silas Bolden also found the end zone through the air. Defensively, Jaydon Grant led Oregon State with six tackles.</p>



<p>TE Luke Musgrave s sidelined with an unknown injury, and it remains to be seen when he will return to the field. QB Chance Nolan has sat out the last three games due to a neck strain, and it is unclear if he will be available Friday against Washington.</p>



<p><strong>Huskies beat the Golden Bears on the road</strong></p>



<p>The Washington Huskies (6-2-0, 4-4-0 ATS) booked their second straight win and first on the road as they defeated the California Golden Bears 28-21. Washington fully deserved to secure this W as they were much better in total yards (476-306), first downs (28-18), and possession (35:25-24:35).</p>



<p>Michael Penix Jr. completed 36 of 51 passes for 374 yards and two touchdowns. Jalen McMillan was the team’s leading receiver with 81 yards and a score on eight receptions, while Richard Newton also registered a receiving TD. Cameron Davis led all the runners with 46 yards and a TD on 13 rushing attempts. Washington had five sacks opposite California’s two, and Bralen Trice was credited with two of them. Jordan Perryman, Zion Tupuola-Fetui, and Alex Cook each contributed with six tackles.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Oregon State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven road games</li><li>4-10 ATS in the last 14 Friday games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Washington:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five home games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oregon State Beavers vs. Washington Huskies Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Washington is unbeaten at home this season and is without a loss in each of the previous five H2H meetings at Husky Stadium. The Huskies have the best pass offense in college football which averages 379.3 yards per game, while their team offense is in the top 20 with 40.4 points per contest. Oregon State’s No. 1 quarterback Chance Nolan is questionable to play and the Beavers will be weakened if he doesn’t feature on Friday. That would be an even bigger reason to back the Huskies here, so don’t waste your time and go with it.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Huskies at -4.5 (-110)</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>The Huskies do have a high-flying offense, but Oregon State’s defense is not bad at all. The Beavers are allowing 22.8 points per game, while their run offense is among the best 30 in the country with 194.9 yards per game. If Chance Nolan is unavailable to play, I suppose the visitors will utilize rookie RB Damien Martinez a lot and eat plenty of the game clock. Under is 4-1 in the last five H2H meetings; Under is 7-3 in the previous ten H2H duels in Washington.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 60.5 points (-140)</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Flames and Devils face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Flames Ready for a Win at Newark?</h3><p><p>With a record of 23-22-5, the Flames sit in 11th place in the Western Conference and have gone 6-4 in their last ten games. On the road this season, Calgary has gone 11-11-4 and has won three straight games away from home. As the underdog, the Flames have gone 11-12-3 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, Calgary has gone 2-3 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Pacific Division, the Flames are in 6th place with a record of 6-6.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Flames have a puck line record of 14-12, and their average scoring differential away from home is -.1 goals per game. So far, Calgary has been the underdog in 26 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 18-8. Through 50 games, the Flames have 14 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per contest.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Calgary's puck line record is 5-5, and their puck line record for the season is 25-25. The Flames come into this game with a puck line record of 8-2 in their last ten road games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 18-8. In their last five road games, Calgary's puck line record is 4-1.</p> <p>This season, Calgary's games are averaging 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Flames currently have an over/under record of 27-22-1.</p><p>Calgary has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>The Flames come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 15th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 12th in the league. The Flames went 13-11 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 9-11.</p><p>Calgary will be looking for a good game from Blake Coleman who leads the team in scoring with 20 goals, ranking 37th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Coleman has 20 assists this season.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Devils' defense is 23rd in takeaways at 6.5 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.2 goals per game which is 27th in the NHL.</p><p>Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 30 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-13, and his save percentage is 0.845%.</p><h3>Will the Devils Win at Prudential Center?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Devils have gone 11-11-2, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak at home. Against teams from the Western Conference, New Jersey has a record of 8-6 this season. Overall, the Devils are 25-20-3, which has them in 6th place in the Metropolitan Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last ten games, New Jersey has gone 4-6, and they have a record of 2-3 in their last five games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Devils have gone 21-11-2 this season, and they have won their last two games when favored. Against teams from the Western Conference, New Jersey has gone 16-13 this season. At home, the Devils have gone 11-11-2, and they have won two straight games at home. Over their last three games, New Jersey has gone 1-2.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Devils have a puck line record of just 3-21 and are 16-32 overall. So far, they have 13 wins by multiple goals compared to 12 by just one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, New Jersey's average scoring margin is -.1 goals per game, and they have been favored in 34 of their 50 games, going 10-24 against the puck line in those games.</p> <p>For the season, New Jersey's games have finished with an average of 7 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Devils have an over/under record of 29-18-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, Calgary has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Devils are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 8th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 20th in the league. So far this year, the Devils are 18-9 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 7-10 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>The leading scorer for New Jersey's offense is Tyler Toffoli. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 30th in the NHL. Toffoli also comes into the game with 13 assists.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 23rd in takeaways and an average of 6.5 takeaways per contest. They hold 27th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Vitek Vanecek comes into the game having made 27 starts this season. So far, his record is 17-8 and he has a save percentage of 0.767%.</p>

Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Broncs and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Villanova as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>RIDER BRONCS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Rider at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Rider Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Broncs pulled off a 57-53 road win over Bucknell on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Rider not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Rider led 30-24 at halftime and added 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points were 110, well under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Rider's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points while shooting 32.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.5%, and they hit only 5 of 16 threes, shooting 31.2% from deep.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Broncs shot 33.3%, connecting on 12 of 36 attempts. They grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Tariq Ingraham led the team with 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe added 13 points, hitting just 1 of 8 from three.</p><p>Rider's defense was strong, giving up just 53 points while holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field (19/53). They also limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 28% (9/32).</p> <p>Inside, Rider's defense allowed 10 field goals on 21 attempts (47%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 12 (60%). Rider gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Villanova Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Villanova's season took another hit with a 76-75 road loss to Maryland on Sunday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points hit 151, surpassing the O/U line of 139.</p> <p>Villanova led 40-28 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. This collapse highlights their ongoing struggles this season.</p><p>Eric Dixon's 38-point performance, including 5 threes at 45.5%, powered Villanova's offense in their latest game. Derik Queen added 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Julian Reese contributed 18 points and 10 boards, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p> <p>Villanova shot 46.8% overall, with a 60.6% success rate on two-pointers, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31% of their threes. They finished with 14 offensive rebounds and 9 assists, shooting 88.9% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed the opposing team to connect on 59% of their two-point attempts, going 22 for 37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Villanova also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Rider Broncs vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Beacons. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Beacons at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Valparaiso being favored by -10 over Northern Illinois.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +10</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 4:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Even though we have Valparaiso winning straight-up, we like Northern Illinois at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Huskies Have What it Takes in Valparaiso?</h3><p>Northern Illinois faced a tough challenge on Saturday, falling 98-52 to DePaul on the road. Entering the game as +18 point underdogs, the Huskies struggled to keep it close and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>NIU found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 51-15 at halftime. They managed to score 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, continuing their defensive struggles.</p><p>In their last game, Northern Illinois struggled offensively, scoring just 52 points while shooting 25.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.9%, with two-point shooting at 28.9% and three-point shooting at 20.7% (6/29). They did manage to hit 80% of their free throws, connecting on 12 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Layden Blocker was a bright spot, scoring 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 60% from three-point range (3/5). Conor Enright also contributed, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 13 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Northern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 98 points on 54% shooting. Their opponent was particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 56% of their shots.</p> <p>The Huskies also allowed 15 threes on 51% shooting from beyond the arc. They sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 73% of their free throws.</p><h3>Can Valparaiso Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Valparaiso cruised to an 81-53 win over Eastern Illinois on Sunday, November 24th. The Beacons were -6.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 142-point over/under line.</p> <p>Valparaiso led 35-29 at halftime and dominated the second half, scoring 46 points while holding Eastern Illinois to just 24 points.</p><p>Valparaiso put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 38.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%. They connected on 10 of 31 three-point attempts (32.3%) and were 14 of 31 from two-point range (45.2%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 23 of 25 attempts for a 92% success rate.</p> <p>The Beacons grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Nakyel Shelton led the way with 20 points, while Tyler Schmidt added 19 points, going 4 for 4 from the field and 2 for 2 from beyond the arc. Justus McNair contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes in just 15 minutes of action.</p><p>Valparaiso's defense held their opponents to just 53 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 24 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 14 of 31 shooting, which is 45%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Valparaiso's defense allowed 10 of 31 shooting, or 32%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts, shooting 92%.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buffaloes versus the Cyclones? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Iowa State being favored by -10.5 at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Colorado at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>In their latest outing, the Buffaloes pulled off a surprising 73-72 win over the Huskies on Tuesday, November 26th. Colorado, who were +14.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 145 went just over the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Playing at home, Colorado overcame a 40-32 halftime deficit by outscoring UConn 41-32 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 73 points, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.2%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 16 threes at a 56.2% clip, while their free-throw shooting was less impressive at 64.3% (18/28).</p> <p>Liam McNeeley led the way with 20 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Julian Hammond III and Solo Ball each added 16 points, with Hammond hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Hassan Diarra contributed 11 points and 6 assists, knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 51% from the field. They managed to limit two-point shooting to 48% on 29 attempts.</p> <p>However, the Buffaloes couldn't contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 9 of 16 shots for 56%. Colorado also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws.</p><h3>Will Iowa State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 4-1 on the season with an 89-84 road win over Dayton on Tuesday. Despite being -10 favorites, the Cyclones didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>After trailing 41-37 at halftime, Iowa State turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>Iowa State put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 63.4% (26/41), while they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 17 attempts (23.5%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cyclones were efficient, knocking down 25 of 29 shots (86.2%). Malachi Smith contributed 22 points and 9 assists, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Keshon Gilbert led the team with 24 points, hitting 75% of his shots.</p><p>Defensively, Iowa State struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Cyclones couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 22 of 32 two-point shots to fall, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa State's defense gave up 7 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38% from deep. The Cyclones also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate. Iowa State allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Planning on watching today's River Hawks and Billikens game? Catch the action at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO, as the Billikens hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 164.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -8 vs. Massachusetts-Lowell.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks +8</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Louis winning straight-up, we like Massachusetts-Lowell at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Massachusetts-Lowell Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 4-1 on the season with an 81-74 win over Merrimack on Monday. The River Hawks, who were -7.5 favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, the River Hawks turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Merrimack 49-39 to secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, UMass Lowell put up 81 points, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They connected on 44.4% of their threes, hitting 8 of 18 attempts, while shooting 40% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they went 25 for 33, good for 75.8%.</p> <p>Max Brooks led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Adam Clark added 19 points and 5 assists, despite shooting 40% overall. Quinton Mincey struggled, hitting just 21.4% of his shots, but contributed 11 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 41% from the field, including 40% on two-point attempts (16/40). From beyond the arc, they allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Massachusetts-Lowell's opponent went 25/33, hitting 75% of their attempts. The River Hawks also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Billikens Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Billikens improved to 5-1 on the season with an 81-67 win over Quinnipiac on Monday. Playing at home, Saint Louis entered the game as -10.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 14-point victory.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 37-36 at halftime before pulling away in the 2nd half, outscoring Quinnipiac 44-31. The combined points for the game were 148, falling short of the 158.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 72.4% of their free throws, going 21 for 29 from the line.</p> <p>Isaiah Swope led the way with 30 points and 6 assists, hitting 5 of 11 from deep. Paul Otieno added 19 points and 10 rebounds, making 3 of 5 from three. Kalu Anya was a force on the boards, grabbing 18 rebounds to go along with 12 points.</p><p>Saint Louis held their opponent to 67 points on 41% shooting from the field, including 46% from two-point range. Their defense also limited three-point damage, with the opposing team hitting 10 of 28 attempts, good for 35%.</p> <p>The Billikens sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 shots for 72%. Saint Louis also did well on the boards, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>The Bears and Retrievers are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Retrievers will host the game at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160 points, and UMBC is favored by -6 at home against Morgan State.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Morgan State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Sunday, November 24th, the Bears faced off against the Towson Tigers at home. Despite entering the game as +10 point underdogs, Morgan State managed to keep things close, losing 64-60.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-26 at halftime, the Bears outscored Towson 34-29 in the second half. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Morgan State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 12 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke led the Bears with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 46.7% overall and 33.3% from three-point range. Wynston Tabbs added 19 points, shooting 50% from the field, while Kameron Hobbs contributed 13 points, hitting 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Morgan State couldn't hold their opponent under 64 points. They allowed 39% shooting from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where their opponent shot 46%.</p> <p>The Bears did well in limiting three-point damage, as their opponent hit just 2 of 12 attempts, shooting 16% from beyond the arc. Morgan State also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 16 for 69%. The Bears gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Retrievers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>UMBC picked up a 95-77 win over Howard on Monday, November 25th. The Retrievers were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>UMBC led 42-39 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Howard 53-38. The game’s total points hit 172, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 95 points with a 60.3% field goal percentage and a 70.7% effective field goal percentage. They connected on 50% of their threes, hitting 12 of 24 attempts, and shot 67.6% from inside the arc.</p> <p>Bryce Johnson led the way with 28 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 57.1% from three. Anthony Valentine was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots and dishing out 7 assists, while Marcus Dockery and Johnson both hit 4 threes.</p><p>UMBC’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Retrievers allowed their opponents to hit 35 of 58 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UMBC’s defense gave up 67% shooting, with their opponents making 23 of 34 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p>

Morgan State Bears vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>The Phoenix Suns will be looking for their fourth straight victory when they welcome the Miami Heat on Saturday. The Suns have won the last three meetings between these teams, including a 106-86 victory back in April 2021. These teams have split the last 10 minutes.</p>



<p>Here you can find the best picks, news, and stats for this interconference battle at the Footprint Center. Phoenix is the favorite at -450. This according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a>, which puts the odds for Miami at +333 as the underdog.</p>



<p>Miami has several key injuries including missing forwards Markieff Morris and Jimmy Butler. Also out are Nik Stauskas and Mario Chalmers. Frank Kaminsky and Landry Shamet are out for Phoenix.</p>



<h2>Heat Downs Trail Blazers</h2>



<p>The Miami Heat (24-15) are now 2-2 through the first four games of their six game homestand after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, 115-109. The Heat are now 12-11 on the road and are 8-8 against Western Conference teams. The Heat are 5-5 ATS in their last 10.</p>



<p>Max Strus led the way for Miami, scoring 25 points, hitting nine of 17 shots. Omer Yurtseven recorded a double-double, scoring 14 points and adding 16 rebounds. P.J. Tucker also had a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards. Miami shot 45.1% from the field and had 50 rebounds in the contest.</p>



<p>The Heat play exceptional defense, fourth in the league in points allowed per game at 104.3. The Heat are a mid-league shooting team, but have been very efficient from downtown, hitting 37.3% of three-point attempts, also fourth in the NBA. They have also been solid at the line, hitting 79.7% of free-throws, but are 16<sup>th</sup> in free-throws per game at 16.0.</p>



<h2 id="h-suns-heating-up">Suns Heating Up</h2>



<p>The Phoenix Suns (30-8) continue their quest to return to the NBA finals as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, 106-89. Phoenix has the best record in the NBA and they have been a force at home, going 17-4 at Footprint Center. The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.</p>



<p>The Suns did not have a particularly good day shooting in the victory over the Clippers, hitting 41.1% of their attempts. They also only went to the line 10 times, but Phoenix was prolific on the glass, pulling down 63 rebounds, including 21 on the offensive side of the court. Chris Paul had a triple-double, recording 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.</p>



<p>There is a good reason why the Suns have the top record. They are third in points per game (112.4) and fifth in points allowed per contest (104.5). Phoenix is second in field goal percentage (47.5%), fifth in three-point shooting (36.9%), and sixth in free-throw percentage (80.0%). They have also been exceptional in rebounding, sixth in total rebounds (46.2). Deandre Ayton is averaging 11.1 rebounds and 17.0 points per game.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Miami:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win.</li><li>1-5 ATS in their last six games following a win.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Phoenix:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in their last five games.</li><li>5-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win.</li></ul>



<h2>The Winner Prediction</h2>



<p>The Miami Heat are a solid team, but they are facing a juggernaut in the Suns. Phoenix can do it all, and on both sides of the court, and that makes it very difficult to beat them. Even on a night when they did not shoot well, as they did against the Clippers, they still found a way to win.</p>



<p>With Butler likely out and Morris for sure out, that means the Heat’s top scorer and one of their more important reserves are out. Phoenix is healthy, hot, and will win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Phoenix Suns at -450.</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>There is one way that Miami can win this game and that is to turn it into a defensive struggle. They are capable of doing that, fourth in the NBA in points allowed per game. While this will not help them to win, it will help to drive down the score. Look for a total around 214.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 216.5 at -110.</strong></p>

Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns Odds, Pick, Prediction 01/08/2022

<p>There appears to be a chance of rain in Chicago on Sunday, where the Cubs and Diamondbacks will face off at Wrigley Field. The money line odds have the Cubs as the favorite (-129), while the Diamondbacks are at +111. First pitch is set for 2:20 PM ET, and MARQ will be televising this NL matchup.</p>

<p>Arizona will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak with Brandon Pfaadt on the mound, while the Cubs are starting Shota Imanaga. The Diamondbacks are 2nd in the NL West, while the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline +111</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Sunday, July 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Arizona cruised to a 3-0 win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a huge 5th inning, scoring all three of their runs. As for the Cubs, they had just four hits and were shut out.</p>

<p>Zac Gallen started for the Diamondbacks and picked up the win, going five innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued six walks. Kyle Hendricks got the start for the Cubs and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll were the only two Diamondbacks hitters to have more than one hit. Thomas and Thomas both scored a run and drove in a run. As for the Cubs, Miguel Amaya went 2/3.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is currently seven games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, and they lead the Cubs 2-0 in their series heading into today's game. The Diamondbacks are 51-48 overall, putting them seven games above .500. They have gone 7-3 across their last ten games and have an NL West division record of 19-14.</p>

<p>So far, the Diamondbacks have been pretty even at home and on the road, as they are both one game above .500. Arizona has won four straight games on the road, and they are 20-18 as road underdogs this year. As for how they have fared as the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 26-19.</p><p>Arizona has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 51-48 overall. They've been especially good on the road, where they are 28-21 on the run line. Their average run margin is +0.2 runs per game, and they've been a good bet as the underdog, going 32-22 on the run line.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are on the road today to face the Cubs. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. Arizona's games have averaged 9.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 52-44. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs this season, their over/under record is 6-4. The over/under line for their games has been set at 7.5 runs in 84.8% of their games this season.</p><p>Through 19 starts, Brandon Pfaadt has a record of 4-6 and an ERA of 3.97. He has made 10 quality starts this season and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing vs. the Braves, he went six innings and gave up just four hits. Looking at his overall numbers, Pfaadt has a WHIP of 1.16 and is averaging 8.26 strikeouts per nine innings. Pfaadt has been much better at home, with an ERA of 3.09 compared to 4.77 on the road. His record away from home is 1-4.</p><p>Arizona comes into the game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 3rd in the MLB. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .254, which is the 5th best mark in the league, and have the 5th best on-base percentage in the league. The Diamondbacks have also been one of the league's best home run hitting teams, as they are 15th in the league in home runs.</p>

<p>Ketel Marte has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/28 in his last eight games, including two homers. For the season, he is batting .292 with 19 homers and 57 RBIs. Christian Walker is also among the league leaders in homers, as he is 6th in the league with 22 homers and is batting .261.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 47-53 overall and trails the Brewers by 10 games in the NL Central. The Cubs are also 5th in the division, a half-game behind the Reds for 4th place. The Cubs have dropped two straight games, and they are 12-21 against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 25-23 this year and 22-30 on the road. As the favorite, Chicago has gone 22-23 and 25-30 as the underdog. So far, the Cubs have an overall series record of 11-17-3.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 31-21. However, they have been a poor run line bet at home, going 18-30. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 36-19, compared to 13-32 as the favorite.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have gone over the total in 43 of 96 games this season, including 12 of 22 when the O/U line is set at 7.5. The Cubs' games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their games have had an average O/U line of 8 runs. The Cubs have gone under the total in two straight games.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. In that July 10th start vs. the Orioles, he went six innings, picking up the win in the outing. Looking back further, Imanaga has finished with a no-decision in three straight starts. He has made 17 appearances this season, and his ERA is 2.97. Imanaga's record for the season is 8-2. Out of his 17 appearances, he has turned in 11 quality starts. Per nine innings, Imanaga is averaging 9.09 strikeouts and just 1.48 walks.</p><p>For the season, the Cubs are averaging just 4.2 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. This is also the 22nd and 21st ranked home and road scoring offense in the league. As a team, they are batting just .234, which is 16th in the league, and their slugging percentage of .379 is 18th in the league.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel and Ian Happ have been the Cubs' top power threats this season, with Morel's 18 homers leading the team and Happ's 15 homers being the 2nd most on the team. However, Morel is batting just .202 for the season, and Happ is only hitting .239. Nico Hoerner has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 14/40 in his last nine games.</p>

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