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<p>Looking to win big? The Owls and Shockers face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN2. The Shockers are hosting the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. Florida Atlantic is favored by -7.5 in this American Athletic conference matchup the against Wichita State. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Florida Atlantic Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic comes into this game as a 7.5-point favorite, and they have been the favorite in 20 of their 23 games this season. They have gone 16-4 in those games, and they have a record of 18-5 overall. The Owls have won seven straight games, and they are 8-1 in conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Florida Atlantic has gone 7-3 this season, and their average scoring margin is +7.0 points per game. They have won three straight road games, and their record over the last 10 is 6-4. In their last game, they defeated Tulsa by a score of 102-70.</p><p>Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 11-11 this season and they are 4-6 vs. the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Owls have gone 9-11 vs. the spread this year, including a mark of 2-3 in their last five games as the favorite. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of just 2-8.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Florida Atlantic games is 12-10. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (149.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points which is slightly lower than the average over/under margin in their games this year (5.4). Overall, their over/under record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Tulsa, finishing the game with a total of 102 points. Their season average is now 83 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Owls offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 24.4 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 48%.</p><p>At present, the Owls' defense is nationally ranked 167th, allowing 71.8 points per game. Florida Atlantic's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Tulsa offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 70 points.</p><h3>Will the Shockers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Wichita State enters this game as a 7.5-point underdog. On the season, the Shockers have gone 10-13, including a 2-8 mark in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, Wichita State has gone 7-6 this season, and they have won two straight games. Overall, they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Wichita State's ATS record this season is 8-13-1, including a mark of 5-8 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Shockers have gone just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Wichita State's over/under record this season is 11-11, and the average over/under line in their games is 147.1. So far, 14 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line of 149.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, and their OU record during that span is 0-3.</p><p>The Wichita State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 84 points vs. UTSA. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.7% while connecting on 7 threes. Colby Rogers is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Xavier Bell brings a PPG average of 11.6 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Wichita State defense is giving up an average of 73.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Wichita State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.4% this season.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is 15-14 and has lost two straight games. They are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 17-13 and are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.</p> <p>After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors' loss to the Lakers. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the team made 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep.</p> <p>Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, with 10 points in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 8 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors gave up 115 points to the Lakers on Wednesday, with their toughest defensive stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 32 points. Golden State also struggled in the 4th, giving up 31 points, which contributed to their narrow loss.</p> <p>Defensively, the Warriors held the Lakers to 45% shooting from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where Los Angeles hit 15 threes. The Lakers also went 18/18 from the free-throw line. Golden State recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 17-13 this season after a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment for the Clippers was an 11-0 run that stretched their lead from 66-61 to 77-61. They outscored the Grizzlies 40-32 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning that period 23-20.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. James Harden added 21 points and 9 assists, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.</p><p>Despite allowing 110 points, the Clippers' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Grizzlies to 38% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 26 times, making 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lobos and Aztecs. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Aztecs at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have San Diego State as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico Lobos +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, February 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like New Mexico at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lobos Offense Score Enough in San Diego?</h3><p>As an underdog this season, New Mexico has gone 1-2, and they've been the underdog in just three of their 25 games. The Lobos have gone 17-3 when favored this year. On the road, New Mexico has an average scoring margin of +7.8 points per game, and they've won their last four road games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Lobos have a record of 20-5, including a 7-4 mark in Mountain West Conference play. In their last game, they defeated Nevada by a score of 83-82, and they have gone 8-2 in their previous 10 road games.</p><p>As the underdog, New Mexico has gone 1-2 vs. the spread this season. However, they have a solid overall ATS mark of 16-7. On the road, the Lobos are 7-4 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 road games, New Mexico has a strong ATS mark of 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152.5 is lower than the average over/under line in New Mexico's games this season (153.3). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 161 points.</p><p>The New Mexico offense is coming off a game in which they scored 83 points vs. Nevada. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 9 threes. On the offensive front, the Lobos have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 72nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 186th in terms of percentage and 231st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Lobos' defense holds the 132nd rank in the nation, allowing 70.6 points per game. The New Mexico defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed Nevada to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Will San Diego State Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>San Diego State is 12-0 at home this season, and they have won their last 12 games at home. The Aztecs have an average scoring margin of +13.4 points per game at home this season. Overall, San Diego State has gone 19-6 this season, and they have won three straight games.</p>

<p>San Diego State has been the favorite in 17 of their 25 games this season, and they are 15-2 in those games. For the year, they have gone 8-3 in Mountain West Conference play, and they are 11-3 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, San Diego State has an ATS record of 8-9 this season. At home, they have gone 7-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aztecs are 7-3 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in San Diego State's games this year (140.9). This season, the over/under record in their games is 13-9. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and their games this year have averaged 143.4 points.</p><p>The San Diego State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Colorado State. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.4% while connecting on 5 threes. The top scorer for the Aztecs was Jaedon LeDee with 27 points, while Darrion Trammell also added 11 to the scoreboard.</p><p>This season, the San Diego State defense has been impressive, holding the 52nd position in the country while permitting an average of 66.8 points per contest. In today's game vs. New Mexico, the San Diego State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, San Diego State made 18 free-throws vs. the Aztecs.</p>

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

<p>In this National League matchup, the Brewers (92-70, 49-32 home) play host to the Diamondbacks (84-78, 41-40 away) at American Family Field. Taking the mound for the Brewers is Freddy Peralta, while the Diamondbacks will go with Zac Gallen. Check out my pick for two of this Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks matchup.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers -132</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 7:08 ET on Wednesday, October 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>The Brewers are 6-4 straight-up in their ten most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Milwaukee is taking on the Diamondbacks at the right time, as the Diamondbacks have dropped four straight games.</li><li>Across Freddy Peralta's 30 starts, the Brewers have put together a record of 17-13.</li></ul><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>On a record of 84-78, the Diamondbacks are 2nd in the NL West. At home, they have put together a win percent of 53.1% compared to 50.6% on the road. This season, Arizona has gone 41-50 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 28-21-3.</p><p><p>Zac Gallen is making his 35th start of the season, boasting a 17-9 record. His ERA stands at 3.47 with a batting average allowed of .234. On the road, Gallen has gone 5-6 with an ERA of 4.97, while at home he is 12-3 with an ERA of 2.64. Opposing teams have a slugging percentage of .377 against him this season.</p></p><p>Zac Gallen's most recent start ended in a quality outing, yet the Diamondbacks still fell to the Astros 2-1. The right-hander allowed seven hits over 6 1/3 innings, resulting in two earned runs.</p><p>With a season-long average of 4.6 runs per game, the Diamondbacks are the 14th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .250, with an OBP of .322. In Arizona's last ten games, they are 12th in home runs, having gone deep six times in that span.</p><p>Corbin Carroll has been a consistent presence in the Arizona lineup this season, boasting a .285 batting average and slugging .506. During the team's last ten games, he has been on fire at the plate, leading the Diamondbacks in hits with a .344 average.</p><h3>WILL THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Brewers enter today's game with an overall record of 92-70 which includes going 51-39 against teams with above .500 records. As of today, they are 1st in the NL Central. Across their 51 series, Milwaukee is 30-19-2 and have records of 43-38 and 49-32 on the road and at home, respectively.</p><p><p>Milwaukee's Freddy Peralta will take the mound today with the hope of limiting home-runs, an issue he has faced in six consecutive outings. The right-hander has compiled a 12-10 record and 3.86 ERA this season, with 210 strikeouts and an impressive 11.41 K/9 rate. Additionally, he has averaged 2.93 walks per nine innings pitched.</p></p><p>Freddy Peralta will attempt to rebound from a subpar performance against the Marlins. In Milwaukee's 6-1 defeat, the right-hander yielded four runs in three innings of labor.</p><p>Offensively, Milwaukee is ranked 16th in the league with an average of 4.5 runs per game. When looking over their last ten matchups, the Brewers averaged 4 runs per contest, which is 9th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Milwaukee is 21st in all of baseball, with a total of 165 home runs.</p><p>Over the Brewers' past five contests, Willy Adames has been on fire at the plate, leading the team in hits and batting .437. For the year, Adames is hitting .217 with 80 RBIs.</p>

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