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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgia State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Georgia State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-7 after a 100-59 road loss to Auburn on Tuesday. The Panthers entered the game as +39 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Georgia State trailed 43-31 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 57.</p><p>Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson was a bright spot, scoring 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and grabbing 8 rebounds. Denver Jones hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Nick McMullen pulled down 16 rebounds.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia State's defense allowed 26 of 36 shooting (72%). From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%). The opposing team also shot 21/26 from the free-throw line (80%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Troy?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 5-4 on the season after a 62-42 road loss to Houston on Tuesday. Despite being +28 point underdogs, Troy managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half, where they trailed 33-11, Troy bounced back in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 104 fell well below the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points on 24% shooting from the field. They hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, finishing at 11.1% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26%.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 4 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Troy's defense allowed their opponents to shoot 43% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Trojans held the other team to 40% shooting, as they connected on 13 of their 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Troy's defense struggled, allowing 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 shots, hitting 64%. Troy gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<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>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Spartans game? Catch the action at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-70 road win over Wright State on Wednesday. The Penguins entered the game as +7 underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around by outscoring Wright State 45-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 30 attempts, while shooting 54.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jack Doumbia led the Penguins with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Harper added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Alex Huibregtse and Jason Nelson each contributed 15 points, with Nelson also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 31 shots, with a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Penguins allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 8 for 15 from the free-throw line, hitting 53% of their foul shots. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are USC Upstate Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season struggles continued with an 85-70 loss to South Carolina State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-10. The Spartans were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, USC Upstate allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 36. Their defense continues to be a concern as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.4% (18/35). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 25 of 41 attempts, shooting 61%. Carmelo Adkins led the team with 21 points, while Mister Dean added 17. Drayton Jones contributed 14 points, and Davion Everett, Omar Croskey, Mitchell Taylor, and Wilson Dubinsky each chipped in 12 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 85 points despite holding the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate limited the damage, as the opponent shot just 23%, making 3 of 13 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 25 free throws (61%). USC Upstate also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Islanders and Lions are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at The Field House in Commerce, TX. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -2.5 in this Southland conference matchup the against Texas A&M-Commerce. The over/under for the game is set at 139.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Field House at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Texas A&M-Commerce pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>After defeating Northwestern State 79-68, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 12-8 this season, including a 5-2 mark in Southland Conference play. On the road, the Islanders have gone 5-5, and they are currently on a two-game win streak away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been favored in eight games, going 5-3 in those matchups. For the season, the team has a scoring margin of -3.5 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has gone 5-3 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-2 and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi games is 5-11. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points compared to their season average of 140.7 points per game. On the year, the average over/under line in their games is 147 points, and today's over/under line is 139.5 points. So far this season, 15 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line of 139.5 points.</p><p>The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense is coming off a game in which they scored 79 points vs. Northwestern State. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.3% while connecting on 9 threes. Dayne Prim led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Stephen Giwa contributed 13 points for the Islanders.</p><p>This season, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense has been impressive, holding the 65th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.8 points per contest. So far, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense is giving up an average of 6.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (564th).</p><h3>Can Texas A&M-Commerce Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Nicholls by a score of 87-84, the Lions have an overall record of 7-12. They have gone 1-5 in Southland Conference games and 6-7 in non-conference matchups.</p>

<p>Through 19 games, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 2-4 at home and has an average scoring margin of -1.7. They have lost their last three games at home and have a record of 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 6-6 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 7-9. At home, the Lions are 3-3 vs. the spread this year and 3-4 in their last 10 games as the host.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Commerce's games this year (142.6). So far, the over/under record in their games is 6-10. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>The Texas A&M-Commerce offense is coming off a game in which they scored 84 points vs. Nicholls. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.5% while connecting on 11 threes. The team's scoring leader is Kalen Williams, who holds an average of 14.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Jerome Brewer Jr. is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.</p><p>On the defensive side, Texas A&M-Commerce is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.9 points per game. Texas A&M-Commerce's three-point defense is currently 31st in the country at 5.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.5% of their shots vs. Texas A&M-Commerce.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-647) will host the Pistons (+463) in a Central Division showdown. Indiana is favored by 11.5 points over a Detroit team that has lost three straight.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on BSIN. The over/under line for this matchup is 247.5 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.1% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Today, the Pistons are looking to end a three-game losing streak as they take on the Pacers. In their last game, Detroit lost to the Suns by a score of 116-100. The O/U line for that game was 238 points.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pistons have gone 7-42 this season and are 25-23 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 11.5 points and have gone 2-2 ATS in their last four games.</p>

<p>On the season, Detroit is 8-46 and currently sits in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 5-25 and 1-10 against Central Division opponents.</p>

<p>For the season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 31-22-1, and their games have averaged 234.9 points per game. Today's O/U line of 247.5 is higher than all but two of their games this season.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 23rd in the league at 112.9 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 113.9 points compared to 111.9 at home (18th).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 31.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 19th in the league at 47%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pistons are 7th in the NBA at 100.5 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 22nd in the league at 53%.</p><p>The Pistons' defense is presently ranked 27th in the league, allowing an average of 122.0 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 14.9 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 19th in rejections, averaging 4.9 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Can Indiana Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Indiana is favored by 11.5 points in today's game vs. the Pistons. As the favorite, the Pacers have gone 16-10 this season and have an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game.</p>

<p>The Pacers have gone 29-25 against the spread this season, but they have failed to cover the spread in four straight games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +4.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Indiana's O/U record for the season is 32-24, and their games have averaged a combined 246 points. This is higher than today's line of 247.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Raptors by a score of 127-125. The O/U line for that game was 246.5, and Indiana was favored by 2.5 points.</p>

<p>The win improved the Pacers' record to 31-25, which is good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 24-14 and 9-2 against Central Division opponents.</p><p>The Pacers have been the highest-scoring team in the NBA this season, averaging 123.7 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 126.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Indiana has been an excellent shooting team, ranking first in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also the top team in two-point shooting percentage at 58%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pacers are second in the league at 101.7 possessions per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.6% of their games.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Pacers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 122.3 points per game (28th). On two point field goal attempts, the Pacers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.1% and allowing 37.2% from beyond the arc.</p>

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<p>The Red Wolves and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Dukes will host the game at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and James Madison is favored by -5.5 vs. Arkansas State in a Sun Belt conference matchup.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pensacola Bay Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison 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>Will Arkansas State Shock Everyone at Pensacola Bay Center?</h3><p>Arkansas State heads into this game as the underdog, as they have been in 14 of their 33 games this season. They have gone 4-10 in those games, and are 18-15 overall.</p>

<p>On the road, the Red Wolves are 8-12, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -3.4 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Arkansas State has an ATS record of 8-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Wolves have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread. On the road, Arkansas State has an ATS mark of 11-8-1 this year and they are 5-4-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Arkansas State games is 14-19-1, and today's over/under line of 153.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (153.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 140 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 2-8.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Arkansas State offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Appalachian State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.1%, and they made 5 threes. Taryn Todd is leading the team in scoring at 12.7 points per contest. Caleb Fields has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.2 going into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Arkansas State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.7 points per game (290th). In today's game, the Arkansas State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 65 points.</p><h3>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>James Madison has been dominant at home this season, going 15-1 and outscoring opponents by an average of 17.2 points per game. They have won nine straight games at home and have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Dukes have gone 30-3 this season, including a 12-0 record in non-conference games. They are currently riding a 12-game winning streak and have gone 18-3 in Sun Belt Conference games.</p><p>James Madison's ATS record this season is 18-14, and they are 16-13 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes are just 4-6 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for James Madison games is 15-16-1 and today's line of 153.5 is similar to the average over/under line of 152.8 in their games. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 149 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the James Madison offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Texas State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.7%, and they made 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Noah Freidel with 28 points. Xavier Brown also added 11 points for the Dukes.</p><p>At this time, the Dukes' defense is positioned 92nd in the country, permitting 69.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Texas State, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 68 points vs. James Madison.</p>

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