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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

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

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

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<img class="alignleft wp-image-599036" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/series-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />The <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">Major League Baseball</a> regular season is definitely unique compared to the rest of the pro sports leagues.

Not only does the MLB schedule span 162 games, but it is the only league in which<strong> teams play their games in a series format.</strong> Every other sport seems to leave the series format to the playoffs. Not baseball.

This creates a betting opportunity exclusive to<a href="/mlb-betting-guide/"> MLB bettors</a>. Most sportsbooks will offer series odds before the start of a new set of games. The team that wins the best-of-three will be the team that wins the series.

<em><strong>When it comes to those dreaded four-game series</strong>, odds will still be posted, but those bets <strong>will only be graded on the first three games.</strong></em>

Series betting requires bettors to look into the future a little bit. You have to try to project out the lines for the games and then see if you have an edge.
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<h2>How to bet MLB series</h2>
Let’s say that the series odds for the Yankees vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park has the Red Sox as a -150 favorite, <a href="https://www.oddsshark.com/tools/odds-calculator">which implies a 60 percent</a> chance that the Red Sox take two of the three games.
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 	<li>If <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/salech01.shtml">Chris Sale</a> is pitching in the first game of the series and the Red Sox are a -200 favorite, it seems likely that they will get the first game and then only need to win one of the next two games to cash that series ticket.</li>
 	<li>If the Yankees avoid Chris Sale in that series, things become a lot tougher at that point with the drop-off behind Sale.</li>
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<h2>Projecting MLB Series Odds</h2>
<strong>Modelers have an advantage over more traditional bettors</strong> when it comes to series betting because they can calculate odds in advance based on the pitching matchup and the expected lineups.

Casual bettors may have to guesstimate a little bit more to see if there is going to be value later in the series.

Odds don’t appear out of nowhere in this business. A <strong>base number is created from probability</strong> and then <strong>bettors move the numbers around</strong> based on how they believe the game will play out.

You can do the same with your lines or with your projected lines and then play them out with a probability formula to see if you have an edge relative to the series price on either the underdog or the favorite.
<h2>Final Thoughts on Betting MLB Series</h2>
Keep in mind that <strong>some series prices will force you to pay a lot of juice</strong> on the favorite, so it may not be the best approach for your bankroll.

Similarly, it may <strong>be a better option for you to simply bet the underdog in the game(s)</strong> where you believe that they have the best chance <strong>instead of playing the plus money odds on winning the series.</strong>

<em>For example, an underdog might be +125 to win the series, but +150 in one of those games where you thought that they had a good chance of the upset. It might make more sense to bet the +150 on its own.</em>

Like all betting options, just because series odds are listed doesn’t mean that you need to bet them, but a primary component of being a successful handicapper is being able to find value whenever present.

Sometimes that will be on a straight wager, a money line parlay, or a series price, but you want to<strong> keep an open mind and a diverse portfolio if you want to be a successful MLB handicapper.</strong>

MLB Series Betting Tips

In a perfect world, we’d be a week away from the Kentucky Derby. It is not a perfect world, but we do still have the Arkansas Derby coming up on May 2. Before we get to that huge Grade 1 race at Oaklawn Park, we’ve got a couple of extremely interesting stakes races this weekend with the Bachelor Stakes and the Carousel Stakes.

It will be a big-time Saturday in Hot Springs with these two races. We’ll take a look at both of them here at BangTheBook, beginning with this look at the Bachelor Stakes.

This is a $100,000 purse featuring nine three-year-olds running just six furlongs. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see one of these horses make an appearance in the Preakness Stakes, but the Kentucky Derby seems like a stretch with the additional length. Eight Rings and Sir Rick are the only horses that have gone 1 1/16 miles.

But, our focus is on this race and the six furlongs coming up in Race 9 on Saturday April 25.

Here are the post positions for the field and the trainer and jockey combos with the morning line odds from the racing form:
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
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<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Little Menace</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">S. Elliott</td>
<td width="48">4/1</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Beau Oxy</td>
<td width="166">M. Robertson</td>
<td width="166">A. Canchari</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Echo Town</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr.</td>
<td width="48">9/2</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Ginobili</td>
<td width="166">R. Baltas</td>
<td width="166">D. Cohen</td>
<td width="48">6/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Lykan</td>
<td width="166">I. Mason</td>
<td width="166">T. Baze</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">Liam’s Pride</td>
<td width="166">D. O’Neill</td>
<td width="166">M. Garcia</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Eight Rings</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">J. Rosario</td>
<td width="48">5/2</td>
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<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">Sir Rick</td>
<td width="166">R. Diodoro</td>
<td width="166">O. Mojica</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">9</td>
<td width="166">Long Weekend</td>
<td width="166">T. Amoss</td>
<td width="166">J. Talamo</td>
<td width="48">3/1</td>
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Eight Rings is the favorite for the Bob Baffert and Joel Rosario tandem and 5/2 is a price that will likely go down, given that this colt won the American Pharoah G1 race last year at Santa Anita and was a promising contender for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile before finishing sixth.

Joe Talamo and Tom Amoss have the second favorite from the far outside post in Long Weekend, who has three wins in four events, including a win in the Gazebo Stakes at Oaklawn just over a month ago.

That win for Long Weekend came over Little Menace, who was a game second-place finisher and has not finished outside the top two spots in four career races. Three-year-olds sired by Into Mischief have been popular bets to this point, so we’ll see if that continues in this race.

Let’s size up the nine competitors and put together a bet slip:

<strong>Little Menace</strong> will be a popular pick on Saturday. The longest odds this horse has faced him been a little less than 3/1 in a win in allowance optional claiming back on February 2 at Oaklawn. He won that race by a head over American Butterfly by talking the pace. Little Menace has been both a pacesetter and a stalker and that versatile running style is likely to be popular with the bettors.

To this point, Little Menace has run three straight races with an Equibase Speed Figure of 98 and has been one of the most consistent three-year-olds in this field.

<strong>Beau Oxy</strong> is a long shot from the Hugh H. Robertson barn. His son, McLean, will have his seventh different rider in as many races here. Beau Oxy finished fourth, 11 lengths behind Long Weekend, in the Gazebo Stakes. It was a decent run, but it was clear that he didn’t have the speed. The line of 20/1 here suggests the exact same thing about this field, which is even stronger thanks to Eight Rings.

One interesting side note about Beau Oxy is that the son of Oxbow seems to like the dirt a lot. In his six races, three have been on dirt and he’s won two of them. He was fourth in the other with that stronger field. This is a good test for a horse that could be a little too overlooked.

<strong>Echo</strong><strong> Town</strong> makes his fourth start of 2020 for Steve Asmussen. He won an allowance race back on March 13 on a sloppy track by 3 3/4 lengths over American Butterfly, who seems to have something of a penchant for finishing second. This is a horse with two enormous speed figures in the last two races.

The son of Speightstown will have Ricardo Santana Jr. in the mount once again. He is more of a closer than a pacesetter and you can bet that he’ll be driving hard in hopes of finishing this one on a high note. Last time out, he just outran American Butterfly after a three-wide final turn. In his third-place finish, he finished one length behind Tuggle for second, but 4 1/2 lengths behind the winner Lykan.

<strong>Ginobili</strong> will have David Cohen in the mount for a second straight race in search of better fortunes. This is a good horse that had an excellent run, finishing a close second to Nadal in the San Vicente G2 race at Santa Anita back in February. Ginobili had impressive speed figures prior to not doing much for Cohen back on April 5.

This is a quick turnaround, but that run with Nadal, who just won the Rebel Stakes, shows the ceiling for this horse. It is a big ask for the son of Munnings and of trainer Richard Baltas, but Ginobili may be ready for a bounce back run.

<strong>Lykan </strong>is the most experienced horse of the bunch with a ton of past performances to examine. Those performances have been all over the place as well. Tyler Baze draws the mount again after leading Lykan to a show and a win at Oaklawn Park in the last two races, including a third in the Gazebo Stakes.

This horse has been all over the map, but has hit the board in five of six dirt starts, including the AlwOC win back in February. The third was a distant third of 8 1/4 lengths behind the winner Long Weekend in the Gazebo. This is a solid horse and a horse that has had some big runs, but isn’t consistent enough to take in a field of this caliber.

<strong>Liam’s Pride </strong>has had some terrific workouts in the lead-up to this race. This is a step up in class, though. This is the stakes debut for Doug O’Neill’s three-year-old and he is far from being the favorite like he was in his only career win two races ago. Six furlongs seems to be the right distance here, but with a really good field and a tough post position, he seems like a real long shot to get to the board. The 20/1 price is confirmation of that.

<strong>Eight Rings</strong> looks to be the class of the field. Who knows what sort of price we may be talking about if he hadn’t lost rider Drayden Van Dyke in the Del Mar Futurity G1 last year in September. He was the 1/2 favorite in that race. He then went to Santa Anita just 25 days later and won the American Pharoah Stakes. He went off as the second favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G1 race at Santa Anita on November 1, but finished 12 1/4 lengths behind the winner, Storm the Court, who will be at Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby next weekend.

Eight Rings was ridden by John Velazquez in the last two races, but now draws Rosario, which is a strong power move. We have some clear and pressing questions given the long layoff, but we’ve seen some excellent workouts from him of late. The late fade in the BC Juvenile at 1 1/16 miles was concerning, but with six furlongs and the speed of this horse, he should set the pace and easily has the endurance to sustain it.

<strong>Sir Rick</strong> is definitely stepping up in class here. The speed figures have been underwhelming, but the Richard L. Davis colt still has four wins and a show in seven dirt starts. That says more about the level of competition than it does about the horse. The numbers just aren’t there and the post position with pressure from Long Weekend on the outside is bad, too.

One note about Sir Rick – after finishing 13th in the Oaklawn Stakes back on April 11, he’ll have blinkers in this race. He was second midway through that race on a sloppy track, but stopped running. We should have a firm and fast track on Saturday.

<strong>Long Weekend</strong> has three wins in four tries, all of which have come in the favorite role. Long Weekend will be hard-pressed to be the favorite over Eight Rings on Saturday, but expect another short price here. The wins for Long Weekend have been impressive, statement types of victories by 4 3/4, 6 3/4, and 5 lengths, with the first two at this same six-furlong distance. The workouts have been good, not great, but this is a horse that jets out to the lead and maintains it. Little Menace provided a token threat in the Gazebo before getting outrun over the final furlong.

A big question for Long Weekend will come with more distance in future races. It will be interesting to see how he maneuvers to the front of the pack from the far outside post, but he has been the leader at the quarter pole in all four races. Many of these horses are fast starters. Long Weekend has been in cruise control by the middle of the race in the three wins. How will he fare if challenged a little bit harder here?

<strong><u>Picks</u></strong>

I’ve been sitting here thinking of ways to skirt the 7 Eight Rings and the 9 Long Weekend because I do really like the 1 Little Menace and the 3 Echo Town. Echo Town wasn’t raced as a two-year-old and only has three data points, but all three have been impressive. Heading into Thursday’s races at Oaklawn, Ricardo Santana Jr. was a 21% jockey in sprints and he’s the rider for Asmussen on Echo Town.

Santana also had the pick between the Asmussen colts of Echo Town and Little Menace and picked Echo Town. He had two previous rides on Little Menace and won them both. Stewart Elliott draws the mount on Little Menace, which is a bit of a red flag to me.

I can’t get away from this colt, so Echo Town will be on my bet slip. I also can’t get away from Rosario and Eight Rings. It’ll be an exacta box with 3/7 for me.

I’ll add Long Weekend to the exacta box, too. We’re not talking about a big pay day in the Bachelor Stakes in all likelihood, but I think we can make some money with what appears to be a chalkier race.

<strong>Win/Place: 3</strong>

<strong>Exacta Box: 3/7/9</strong>

Triple Crown Hopeful Eight Rings Leads Field Into Bachelor Stakes on April 25

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<p>At 9:30 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-181) will take on the Phoenix Suns (+150) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 234.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on ESPN. Oklahoma City (41-18) is currently 2nd in the Western Conference, while Phoenix (35-25) sits in 6th place.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Thunder Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Today, the Thunder are favored by 4.5 points against the Suns. This season, Oklahoma City has been favored in 43 of their 59 games, going 32-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 27-16 (17-12 on the road).</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's O/U record for the season is 33-25-1, and their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 234.6 points per game. This is right in line with today's O/U line of 234.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Thunder lost to the Spurs by a score of 132-118. The O/U line for that game was 238.5 points. Oklahoma City was favored by 11 points going into the game, so they did not cover the spread (-14 margin).</p>

<p>Despite the loss, the Thunder are still in 2nd place in the Western Conference with a record of 41-18. Against Western Conference teams, they are 25-14 compared to 16-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Thunder are 17-12.</p><p>The Thunder have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season, ranking 3rd in scoring at 121.2 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 123.6 points compared to 118.8 on the road.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Oklahoma City ranks 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, the Thunder are 2nd in field goal percentage at 50% and 1st in three-point shooting at 39%.</p>

<p>So far, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.5% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 11th in the league at 27 per game.</p><p>Currently, the Thunder's defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.3 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Thunder squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.4% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.5% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Suns Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Suns lost to the Rockets by a score of 118-109. The O/U line for the game was 232.5, and Phoenix was favored by 8.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 27-33, and their games have averaged 231.6 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 234, and Phoenix has seen 34 of their games finish with lower O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Suns are 24-35 overall and have failed to cover in their last two games. At home, they are 12-19 ATS, and their average scoring margin vs. the spread at home is +3.1 PPG.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Suns are 5-9 straight up and 6-8 vs. the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 4.3 PPG in these games. Phoenix has been the underdog in 14 of their 60 games.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Suns are currently in 6th place with a record of 35-25. Within the Pacific Division, they are 2nd. Against other Western Conference teams, the Suns are 21-18 compared to 14-7 in non-conference games.</p><p>This season, the Suns have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 4th in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. However, they are only 22nd in three-pointers made per game and 26th in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>When playing at home, Phoenix is averaging 117.3 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in 53.3% of their games.</p>

<p>Heading into this game, the Suns have made the 2nd most free throws per game in the NBA. They are also 15th in assists and 21st in offensive rebounds.</p><p>Currently, the Suns' defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.4 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Suns are causing 14.1 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 5th in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.</p>

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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Leathernecks and Lions. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Lindenwood is favored by -3.5 vs. Western Illinois in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS LINDENWOOD LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hyland Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-73 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Leathernecks Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Western Illinois improved to 4-5 on the season with a 71-68 win over Tennessee Tech on Tuesday. The Leathernecks were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, but the game’s total points (139) fell just short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 31-31 at halftime, Western Illinois outscored the Golden Eagles 40-37 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Western Illinois put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 10 attempts. The Leathernecks grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ryan Myers led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall, while Ray Glasgow added 20 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Rodney Johnson Jr. contributed 19 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, despite shooting 38.1% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Western Illinois gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 28 of their 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21/45 shooting for 46%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Illinois' defense held their opponent to 7/21 shooting, or 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8, an 80% clip. Western Illinois allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Lindenwood’s season struggles continued with a 79-73 home loss to Tennessee Tech on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Lions were -3 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Lindenwood couldn’t close the gap, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 152 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lindenwood's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 18 attempts for a 16.7% rate, while their two-point shooting was much more effective at 54.9%.</p> <p>Jaylon Johnson led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 53.8% overall. Reggie Bass also shot 53.8%, contributing 19 points, while Markeith Browning added 17 points despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite shooting 44% from the field, the opposing team managed to score 79 points against Lindenwood. They were effective inside, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts, going 28/51.</p> <p>The Lions did well defending the perimeter, holding the other team to just 3/18 from three-point range, a 16% shooting performance. However, they sent the opposing team to the line 16 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the 29-45 Brooklyn Nets will host the 41-33 Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are currently favored by 5.5 points and come into this game 9th in the Western Conference. The Nets are on a 3-game win streak and are 11th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 224 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points against the Nets. This season, they have been favored in 40 of their 74 games and have a record of 27-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 17-23 against the spread, and their average scoring margin is +4 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles' O/U record for the season is 42-32, and their games have averaged a combined 235.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 224, and 65 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Pacers by a score of 109-90. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS record of 34-40 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 199 points, which was well below the O/U line of 244.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Lakers are in 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 41-33. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-23 and 7-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, the Lakers are 14-21 compared to 27-12 at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 117.7 points per game. However, they are just 9th in scoring on the road at 116.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.7 points per game (23rd). Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.</p><h3>Can Brooklyn Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nets have won three straight games and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Nets have a record of 13-37 this season. In their last three games as the underdog, they have gone 2-1 straight-up and 19-28 ATS.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Bulls by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Brooklyn was getting 3 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 37-37. The over has hit in their last two games, and their games have averaged a combined 224.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nets covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 32-39 for the season. At home, they are 19-14 ATS, compared to 13-25 on the road.</p><p>At home, the Nets are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 111.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the league at 45%.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the NBA with an average of 13.6 made threes per game. They are also 9th in three-point attempts. Overall, Brooklyn is shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Nets are 24th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th with an average of 26.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Nets' defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>This week four non-conference matchup between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and Iowa State Cyclones is set for 2:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The game can be seen on ESPN+, with the Cyclones entering the game with a 2-0 record and the Red Wolves at 2-1. The over/under line is 51.5 points, and Iowa State is heavily favored at -21.5 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Trice Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Iowa State Cyclones winning this one by a score of 26 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Iowa State Cyclones to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arkansas State Red Wolves at +21.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Arkansas State Red Wolves Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Arkansas State is looking to bounce back after a 28-18 loss to Michigan on the road. Despite being +21.5 point underdogs, the Red Wolves managed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 46 points was just under the 47.5-point over/under line. This game moved Arkansas State to a 2-1 record for the season.</p><p></p><p>The Red Wolves fell behind early, with Michigan taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Arkansas State added a field goal in the second quarter, but Michigan scored twice more to make it 21-3 at halftime. The Red Wolves outscored Michigan 15-7 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to come out on top.</p><p>Arkansas State's offense, led by quarterback Jaylen Raynor, put up 280 yards in their 28-18 loss to Michigan. Raynor completed 57.6% of his passes for 140 yards, with Reginald Harden Jr. leading the receiving corps with 52 yards on three receptions. Raynor also threw two touchdowns, but he was picked off once, finishing with a passer rating of 55.11.</p>
<p>The Red Wolves' offense managed 17 first downs but struggled to establish a running game, finishing with just 58 yards on 25 carries. Devin Spencer led the team in rushing with 28 yards on seven attempts.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense had a tough time stopping Michigan's ground game, giving up 301 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 435 total yards and 28 points. Despite these numbers, the Red Wolves' defense managed to pick off three passes, and they held Michigan to just 134 passing yards on 13 completions.</p><h3>Are The Iowa State Cyclones Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Iowa State is now 2-0 after pulling off an upset on the road against Iowa. The Cyclones, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 36 points, but the teams combined for 39 points, hitting the over.</p><p></p><p>After trailing 13-0 at halftime, Iowa State rallied back in the second half, outscoring Iowa 20-6. The Cyclones took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, fell behind 13-0 at the half, and then scored 14 points in the third quarter to take the lead, adding six more points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their 20-19 win over Iowa, Iowa State's offense totaled 361 yards, with 272 yards coming through the air. Rocco Becht completed 65.7% of his passes for 272 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, ending the game with a passer rating of 96.37. Jaylin Noel was his top target, catching five passes for 133 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>The Cyclones struggled to establish the run, gaining just 89 yards on 28 carries. Abu Sama III led the ground game with 58 yards on 17 attempts.</p><p>After allowing 284 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Iowa, Iowa State's defense will be looking to shore up their run defense. In total, the Cyclones gave up 462 yards and 25 first downs. Their pass defense was more effective, holding Iowa to 178 yards through the air on 20 completions.</p>

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

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