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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Purple Eagles versus the Falcons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Bowling Green is favored by -9.5 at home against Niagara.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stroh Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Even though we have Bowling Green winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Purple Eagles Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Niagara Purple Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Purple Eagles dropped their latest game, an 84-78 loss to the Titans on Sunday. Niagara, a +1.5 point underdog, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Niagara led 34-29 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Niagara's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, and they managed just 5 offensive rebounds, with 13 assists as a team.</p> <p>Mak Manciel led the way, scoring 30 points and hitting 6 of 7 threes, finishing with 60.0% shooting overall. Olumide Adelodun added 20 points, also connecting on 6 threes, while Justice Smith contributed 17 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Niagara's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field. They conceded 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Niagara's defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposition hitting 45% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws (72%). Niagara gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Falcons Win at Home?</h3><h3>Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bowling Green fell to Michigan State 86-72 on Saturday, November 16th. The Falcons were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a strong first half where they were tied 43-43, Bowling Green struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game (158) went over the pre-game line of 151.5.</p><p>Bowling Green's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 26 threes for a 19.2% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Falcons were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 attempts (92.9%). Marcus Johnson led the team with 23 points, despite shooting 1 of 11 from three and 9 of 24 overall. Jaden Akins added 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Youssef Khayat also contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>Bowling Green's defense struggled, giving up 86 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 59% of their two-point attempts (23/39).</p> <p>From three-point range, Bowling Green held the opponent to just 20% shooting (4/20). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 87% of their attempts. Bowling Green also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>From Minute Maid Park in Houston, we have the Angels and Astros facing off in an AL West matchup. The Astros are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -275, while the Angels are +228 underdogs. Today's over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 2:10 PM ET, and BSW is carrying the game on TV. Griffin Canning is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Spencer Arrighetti. The Angels are 62-93, while the Astros are 85-70 and have won three straight.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 2:10 ET on Sunday, September 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Houston cruised to a 10-4 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a huge 3rd inning, scoring four of their ten runs. As for the Angels, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Astros were favored at -237 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ronel Blanco got the win for the Astros, going six innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued two walks. On the other side, Reid Detmers had a rough outing for the Angels, taking the loss after going just two innings and giving up seven earned runs.</p>

<p>Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez each homered for the Astros, while Logan O'Hoppe went deep for the Angels. Tucker, Alvarez, Victor Caratini, Mauricio Dubon, and Jeremy Pena each had two RBIs for Houston's offense.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 62-93, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Astros by 23 games. Currently, they are 18.0 games behind the Athletics for 4th place in the division. The Angels have dropped three straight games, and they are 2-8 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are 32-46 compared to 30-47 on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 54-77 this season, and they have dropped eight straight games as the underdog. When favored, the Angels are just 8-16 this year, and their overall series record is 13-32-3.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big. Their average run differential in victories is +3.1, but they are just 38-40 against the run line at home and 38-39 on the road. They are 70-61 against the run line as underdogs, but just 6-18 when favored. Their overall run differential is -0.9, and they have failed to cover the run line in five straight games and eight of their last nine.</p><p>The Angels are on the road against the Astros today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 74-75. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Angels have a record of 30-28. The over has hit in two consecutive games for the Angels.</p><p>Griffin Canning is coming off a strong outing, as he didn't give up a run in six innings of work vs. the White Sox on September 17th. He ended up with the win in that outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Canning has made 29 starts and has a record of 6-13. His ERA for the season is 5.16, along with a WHIP of 1.39. Opponents are batting .259 off Canning this year. Out of his 30 appearances, he has seven quality starts. Canning's ERA at home is 4.8, compared to 6.5 on the road. He is 0-10 on the road this year.</p><p>Over the past 10 games, Nolan Schanuel has been on fire for the Angels, going 14/39 with a home run and six RBIs. Taylor Ward has also been swinging a hot bat, hitting .263 with three homers in this stretch. Ward is currently the team's leader in home runs and RBIs, while batting .249 for the season. Zach Neto is also near the top of the Angels' home run leaderboard, with 21 homers this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Angels are 27th in the MLB in scoring, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .229 and have an on-base percentage of only .301. Their team slugging percentage of .371 is also near the bottom of the league.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are currently 85-70 overall, putting them five games ahead of the Mariners for the AL West lead. Houston has taken three straight games, and they are leading the Angels 3-0 in the series. So far, they have gone 28-20 against other teams in the AL West.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 45-32 this year and have gone 40-38 on the road. Houston has been good as the favorite this year, putting together a mark of 66-49. They have also been good recently, going 8-2 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Astros are at home, they are a .500 team against the run line, going 38-39. Their average run margin at home is 1.1 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in four straight games at Minute Maid Park. They are 55-60 against the run line as the favorite and 26-14 as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs for the Houston Astros' game against the Los Angeles Angels is slightly higher than their season average of 8.6 runs per game. The Astros have gone over the total in 63 of their 150 games this season, with a record of 19-29 in games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The over has hit in two straight games for Houston.</p><p>Spencer Arrighetti gets the start for the Astros today and comes in with a record of 7-13 and an ERA of 4.68. Looking back at his last outing, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on three walks and eight hits. Arrighetti has made 27 starts this season and has a total of nine quality starts. His ERA at home is 6.98, compared to 8.19 on the road. One thing to note is that he has a higher ERA on the road, but his record at home is 3-5 compared to 4-8 on the road.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez is the Astros' top power hitter this season, as his 35 homers are the best mark on the team and 8th in the MLB. Alvarez also leads the team with 86 RBIs and is batting .305 for the season. However, he has gone just 8/39 in his last 10 games. Kyle Tucker has been hot of late, going 15/31 in his last nine games with three homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 3rd in batting average and 12th in runs scored (4.6 per game). They have been a better offensive team at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, the Astros are one of the league's best teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts and have a good team on-base percentage.</p>

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<p>It's an AL East matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM ET, and the game can be seen on BSSUN.</p>

<p>Yusei Kikuchi will get the start for the Blue Jays, while Zack Littell will take the mound for the Rays. Oddsmakers have the Rays as the slight favorite, with a money line of -129 compared to the Blue Jays at +108. The over/under line is currently set at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -129</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, March 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Rays took care of business at home in the last game of this series vs. the Blue Jays, picking up an 8-2 win. Heading into the game, the Rays were the favorite on the money line at -130. The Blue Jays went off at +109.</p>

<p>Aaron Civale got the start for the Rays and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Chris Bassitt took the loss for Toronto, allowing four earned runs in five innings of work. Both Civale and Bassitt struck out six batters.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Rays didn't do much until the 3rd inning when they put up four runs. Brandon Lowe had a big game, driving in four runs and hitting a home run. Yandy Diaz also drove in two runs.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Coming off a season in which he made 32 starts, Yusei Kikuchi finished with a record of 11-6 and an ERA of 3.87. Last year, he made four appearances against the Rays, going 2-1 with an ERA of 2.52. Overall, Kikuchi allowed 27 home runs and averaged 9.72 strikeouts per nine innings. His walk rate was 2.58 per nine innings, and he finished the season with nine quality starts.</p><p>The Blue Jays have some strong individual hitting projections for today's game. Bo Bichette has the 17th best projected hits total in the league today, and his home run projection is 19th. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has the best odds to hit a home run for the Blue Jays, with the 13th best odds in the league. Justin Turner is our top projected home run hitter for the Blue Jays, with the 13th best odds in the league. George Springer is 16th in terms of home run projections today.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Getting the start for the Rays is right-hander Zack Littell, who is coming off a season in which he made 14 starts and 26 appearances overall. Last season, Littell finished with a record of 3-6 and an ERA of 4.1. His WHIP for the season was 1.18, and he allowed a total of 13 home runs. In terms of his batting average allowed, Littell gave up a mark of .260, while his on-base percentage allowed was .288. For the season, Littell's FIP was 4.02, and his strikeout-to-walk ratio was 6.2.</p><p>When looking at the Rays' offensive projections for today, we see that Yandy Díaz is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is also the 8th highest in the league. Jose Siri has the top home run projection for the Rays and 8th best in the league. Harold Ramírez's total hits projection is 13th in the league, and his home run projection is 20th.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-133) will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings (+112) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 2 points and the over/under line is sitting at 222.</p>

<p>Minnesota (6-6) is currently on a three-game losing streak and sits 11th in the Western Conference. Sacramento (7-5) is 8th in the West and 4th in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-118 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Minnesota Have A Chance at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>After a 106-98 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, the Timberwolves are now 6-6 this season. Minnesota, who were -10 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 219.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Minnesota started strong, leading 33-23 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them score just 15 points. The game was tied at 76 going into the 4th, but Portland went on a 13-0 run, sealing the win.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled offensively in their 106-98 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting just 39.4% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.9% clip. Anthony Edwards led the way with 24 points, including 12 in the 3rd quarter, while Julius Randle added 20 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Naz Reid contributed 15 points, knocking down 2 threes, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in 13 points. Rudy Gobert finished with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final period.</p><p>Even with a solid defensive effort, the Timberwolves couldn’t pull out the win against the Trail Blazers, giving up 106 points. They allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but Portland scored 28 in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Timberwolves held the Trail Blazers to 45% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Minnesota did a good job defending the three, with Portland hitting just 9 threes at a 36% clip. The Timberwolves also recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks. However, they sent the Trail Blazers to the line 23 times, where they made 21 free throws. On the boards, Minnesota gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 7-5 on the season with a 127-104 win over the Suns on Wednesday. Playing at home, Sacramento was favored by 8 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 231 points went over the line of 225.5.</p> <p>Sacramento took control with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 40-34 to 51-34. After a close 2nd quarter, the Kings outscored the Suns 32-24 in the 3rd and 34-24 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>The Kings shot 64.1% from the field and 53.6% from three-point range in their 127-104 win over the Suns. De'Aaron Fox led the way with 29 points and 10 assists, scoring 10 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>Kevin Huerter added 22 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Keegan Murray contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p><p>The Kings put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Suns to 104 points. Sacramento allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up as the game went on, giving up just 27 points in the 2nd and 24 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Overall, the Kings limited the Suns to 37% shooting from the field, including 30% from three-point range, where Phoenix hit 13 threes. Sacramento also sent the Suns to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19 attempts. The Kings finished with 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Portland Trail Blazers (19-54) travel to take on the Miami Heat (39-33) at the Kaseya Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game will be broadcasted on BSSU.</p>

<p>Miami is currently favored by 14.5 points and has a moneyline of -1245. The over/under line is set at 209.5. Portland enters the game on an eight-game losing streak and is 14th in the Western Conference, while Miami is 7th in the East.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-102 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Jimmy Butler finishing with Jimmy Butler points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Trail Blazers Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>In their games this season, the Trail Blazers have averaged 223.4 points per game, which is higher than today's O/U line of 209.5. Overall, their games have averaged a combined 223.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Portland's last game against the Hawks finished with a combined score of 226 points, going over the O/U line of 219.5. The Blazers lost the game by a score of 120-106.</p>

<p>Currently, the Trail Blazers are 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-54. In non-conference games, they are 11-14 compared to 8-40 against Western Conference opponents.</p>

<p>On the road, the Trail Blazers have a straight-up record of 8-27 and an ATS record of 18-17. Their average scoring margin on the road is -10.3 points per game.</p>

<p>As underdogs, the Trail Blazers have lost eight straight games and are 18-49 as underdogs this season. Against the spread as underdogs, they are 33-33 and 2-2 vs. the spread on the road.</p>

<p>On the ATS, Portland has lost two straight games on the road and is 34-38 overall. Today, they are 14.5-point underdogs, and their ATS record as underdogs is 33-33.</p><p>So far this season, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the league in scoring at 107.6 points per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, they are 30th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, the Blazers are 17th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Portland is 23rd in the NBA at 35%. They are making an average of 11.7 threes per game, which is 24th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, the Blazers are 29th at 44%.</p>

<p>On average, the Blazers are scoring 106.3 points per game on the road this season. In terms of free throws, Portland is 19th in the league with 16.7 made per game.</p><p>On defense, the Trail Blazers come into the game ranked 17th in the league in points allowed at 115.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 114.7 points per contest (5th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Trail Blazers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.8% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.3% from downtown.</p><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Miami's season-long O/U record is 26-46, and 66 of their 72 games have had higher over/under lines than 209.5. On average, their games have finished with 218.2 points.</p>

<p>This year, the Heat have gone 33-36 against the spread, including a 13-22 record at home and 20-14 on the road. As the favorite, they are 17-20 ATS and 28-12 straight-up.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Heat are currently in 7th place with a record of 39-33. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-18 compared to 12-15 against the West.</p>

<p>Miami's last game was a 113-92 loss to the Warriors. They were 5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 216.5. The Heat did not cover the spread in that game.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Miami Heat are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 36% of their attempts. In terms of overall scoring, they are 27th in the NBA at 109.3 points per game. At home, the Heat are averaging 111.6 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Miami is 13th in the league in attempts. They are also 25th in field goal percentage and have the 22nd most assists per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Heat have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.1% of their games this season. They are also 29th in pace, averaging just 95.6 possessions per game.</p><p>This season, the Heat's defense is the 4th ranked defense in the NBA at 4th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 77.8% of their games. The Miami defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Miami.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/24

<p>The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are the -6-point favorites as they host the Sam Houston Bearkats in a week 13 matchup. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the money line odds stand at +183 for the Bearkats and -222 for the Gamecocks.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +6</p><p>This game will be played at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jacksonville State Gamecocks winning this one by a score of 29 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Sam Houston Bearkats at +6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Sam Houston Bearkats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Sam Houston enters Week 13 with an 8-2 record, sitting at 97th in our power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible and have a 12.7% chance of winning Conference USA. The Bearkats are 3-1 on the road and 4-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in six of their ten games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.6 points per game, and they are 5-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 55.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Sam Houston’s over/under record is 3-6, with their games averaging 44.8 points and an average line of 49.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Sam Houston’s offense ranks 105th in our CFB offensive power rankings, scoring 24.7 points per game. They are 28th in rushing, averaging 199.9 yards per game on the ground, and 8th in rushing attempts, with 42.9 per game. Jay Ducker leads the team with 580 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,312 yards, with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 81. Sam Houston ranks 120th in passing yards per game. Watson has completed 61.5% of his passes. Simeon Evans leads the receivers with 375 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Sam Houston’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 20.1 points per game, which ranks 24th nationally. They’ve given up 125.1 rushing yards per game and 195.2 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 77.4 passer rating and completing 60% of their throws.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Kennesaw State, Sam Houston’s defense allowed 17 points, giving up 250 total yards. They held Kennesaw State to 113 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 137 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p><h3>Are The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Jacksonville State enters Week 13 with a 7-3 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They have a 51% chance of winning Conference USA, according to projections. The Gamecocks are 4-1 at home this season and rank 80th in our power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>In five games as the favorite, Jacksonville State is 4-1, and they have a +9.3 average scoring margin this season. Their ATS record stands at 4-3, with a 3-2 mark at home.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 55.5 points. The Gamecocks’ average over/under line is 58.4 points, and their games have averaged 68.1 points, with a +7.6 margin against the spread.</p><p>Jacksonville State’s offense has been driven by their rushing attack, ranking 4th nationally with 261.7 rushing yards per game. They are 5th in rushing attempts, averaging 44.6 per game. Tre Stewart has rushed for 1,216 yards, scoring 19 touchdowns and averaging 6 yards per carry. The Gamecocks are 9th in scoring, with 38.7 points per game, and are 49th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p>Quarterback Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,912 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 95. Jacksonville State is 96th in passing yards per game, averaging 197.3 yards. Cam Vaughn leads the team’s receivers with 517 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 29.4 points per game. In their recent game against FIU, they gave up 31 points and 431 total yards, including 258 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 186.3 rushing yards per game against Jacksonville State, ranking them 127th nationally. The defense has faced the 34th fewest pass attempts in the country, allowing a 59.1% completion rate and a passer rating of 90.7.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rattlers versus the Gators? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and Florida is favored by -35 vs. Florida A&M.</p><h3>FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +35</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Florida A&M at +35.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Florida A&M?</h3><p>Florida A&M’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 84-53 to Maryland on Monday. The Rattlers were +32 point underdogs going into the game, and while they didn’t pull off an upset, they did manage to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-21 at halftime, Florida A&M put up 32 points in the second half but allowed 44. The game’s total points ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 141.</p><p>In their last outing, Florida A&M managed just 53 points, shooting 39.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 28.6% (6/21), and they were even worse from the free-throw line, making just 41.2% of their attempts (7/17).</p> <p>Julian Reese was a standout, scoring 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Selton Miguel added 14 points, hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributed 12 points, though he connected on just 2 of 7 three-point attempts.</p><p>Florida A&M's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 65% on two-pointers, with 23 makes on 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Rattlers held their opponent to 27% shooting, with 8 threes made on 29 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 66% rate. Florida A&M gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Florida Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 2-0 this season with an 87-74 win over Florida State on Friday. The Gators were -5.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 161, just over the O/U line of 158.</p> <p>Florida took control early, leading 44-31 at halftime. They matched that offensive output in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points, while allowing 43 points to the Seminoles.</p><p>Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while their effective field goal percentage was 60.7% overall. From beyond the arc, they connected on 10 of 28 attempts, shooting 35.7% from three-point range.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 threes on 10 attempts and shooting 53.3% overall. Jamir Watkins added 19 points, though he struggled from deep, missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Alijah Martin contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three-point range.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up 74 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 38% from the field on 27 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gators held them to 40% shooting, with 20 made two-pointers on 50 tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, Florida's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 for 61%. The Gators gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Florida A&M Rattlers vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Islanders and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 against the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>The Flames enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does New York Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Following a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders are now 7-7-4 this season. The Islanders entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>New York fell behind early, allowing the Rangers to score just 3:44 into the first period. The Islanders didn’t score until the second period, when Casey Cizikas found the net at 15:22, cutting the deficit to 2-1.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, but only managed to score twice. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just eight seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and failed to score on the power play. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the year on Cizikas' goal, while Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist. Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee also contributed with assists, bringing their totals to four and three, respectively.</p><p>The Islanders' defense struggled early, giving up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period, and they allowed two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Calgary?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 9-6-3 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up in the third. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to seal the win, including one with just three seconds left in the game.</p><p>Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways, and two players picked up assists: Tyson Barrie, earning his first of the season, and Mikael Backlund, who now has four assists this year.</p><p>Calgary's defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period, followed by two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the Flames' defense had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

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<p>Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb is the setting for this week 12 matchup between the Akron Zips and Northern Illinois Huskies. Kickoff is set for 7:00 ET, with CBSS handling the broadcast. The Huskies are the heavy favorite with a -15.5 point spread, and the over/under line is at 46.5 points. The money line odds are +523 for Akron and -768 for Northern Illinois. The Huskies enter the game with a 5-4 record, while Akron is 2-7 on the season.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies -15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Northern Illinois Huskies winning this one by a score of 34 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the Northern Illinois Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -15.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Akron Zips Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Akron enters Week 12 against Northern Illinois with a 2-7 record, ranked 125th in our power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season. On the road, the Zips are 0-5, while their home record stands at 1-2.</p> <p></p><p>Akron’s average scoring margin is -17.1 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread. At home, they’ve covered the spread in two out of three games (2-1 ATS), while on the road, they are 1-4 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 46.5 points. Akron’s games have averaged 54.9 points, with their over/under record at 5-3. Their average over/under line this season has been 47.7 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 7.7 points.</p><p>Akron’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.9 points per game, which ranks them 90th in the nation. They are also 120th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 33.3%, and their rushing game is almost nonexistent, with only 87.8 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Ben Finley has thrown for 1,931 yards, leading Akron’s passing attack. The Zips are 34th in passing attempts per game, averaging 34.8. Finley has 12 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, with a passer rating of 80. Adrian Norton leads the receivers with 667 yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>Akron's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 36 points per game, including 41 points in their recent 41-30 loss to Buffalo. They gave up 393 total yards, with 183 rushing yards on 42 attempts and 210 passing yards.</p> <p>Opponents are averaging 186.4 rushing yards per game and 236.2 passing yards against Akron’s defense, completing 64.7% of their throws. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of 111.6 when facing the Zips.</p><h3>Are The Northern Illinois Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Northern Illinois enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, ranked 85th in our power rankings. They have a 98.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.1% shot at winning the Mid-American title. The Huskies are 3-2 on the road and 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Northern Illinois is 4-2-1, with a 4-1 record on the road and 0-1-1 at home. They’ve been favored in four games, going 1-2-1 ATS as the favorite, but they are a perfect 3-0 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 46.5 points. Northern Illinois games have averaged 44.2 points, with an average over/under line of 45.9 points. Their over/under record stands at 3-4, with an average margin of -4.8 points against the line.</p><p>Northern Illinois has leaned on their rushing attack this season, ranking 20th in the nation with 212.7 rushing yards per game. They are also 14th in rushing attempts, averaging 42.4 per game. Overall, they are 61st in scoring, with 25.4 points per game, and we have them ranked 95th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12.</p> <p>Antario Brown leads the team with 567 rushing yards, averaging 4 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Quarterback Ethan Hampton has thrown for 1,256 yards and 11 touchdowns, with five interceptions, and has a passer rating of 91.</p><p>Northern Illinois' defense has been strong this season, ranking 15th in the nation by allowing just 18.8 points per game. They’ve given up 122.9 rushing yards per game and 166.2 passing yards, which is the 17th fewest in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Western Michigan, the defense allowed 28 points but also forced three interceptions. They gave up 390 total yards, including 211 rushing yards and one passing touchdown.</p>

Akron Zips vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>Wednesday's Braves vs. Red Sox interleague matchup features Spencer Schwellenbach for the Braves and Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox. The money line odds have the Braves at -108 compared to the Red Sox at -110, and the over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch from Fenway Park is set for 1:35 PM ET, and the forecast for the game calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the mid-70s. NESN is carrying this game on TV, and the Red Sox will be looking to end a two-game losing streak, as they are 30-31. The Braves are 34-24 and have won two straight.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 1:35 ET on Wednesday, June 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>The Braves offense only had two more hits than the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. Atlanta went into the matchup as -164 favorites and picked up an 8-3 win. Heading into the game, the Braves had scored the same number of runs as the Red Sox for the series, as Boston had won the first two games by scores of 4-2 and 5-4.</p>

<p>Max Fried started for the Braves and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with 13 strikeouts. Kutter Crawford got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work.</p>

<p>Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia each had two hits and drove in three runs for the Braves' offense. Dominic Smith and Bobby Dalbec each drove in two runs for the Red Sox.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 34-24, the Braves are seven games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves have won two straight games, and these have come after going 3-5 over an eight-game span. So far, they have gone 11-8 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 19-12 this season, and they are just above .500 at 15-12 on the road. Atlanta has been favored in 54 of their games, and they are 33-21 in those matchups. As for their record as the underdog, the Braves are 1-3. Heading into today's game, the Braves have an overall series record of 12-6-1.</p><p>When the Braves are on the road, they have a run line record of 16-11, and they have covered the run line in two straight games. Overall, they are 30-28 vs. the run line this season. In games they have won, they have an average run margin of +3.7, while in losses, they are -3.3.</p><p>The Braves are on the road against the Red Sox today, and the O/U line is set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average for Braves games this season is 8.4 runs, and their O/U record is 21-35. The average O/U line for their games is 9 runs, and their O/U record when the line is set at 9.5 runs is 3-4. Only 6.9% of their games have had O/U lines set at 9.5 runs or higher, with the majority of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Spencer Schwellenbach and the Braves are on the road today to take on the Red Sox. Schwellenbach is coming off a start in which he took the loss, going 5 innings and giving up 3 earned runs on 5 hits. He did strike out 5 batters in that outing.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been on a tear of late, going 10/31 in his last eight games with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .313 with 17 homers and 53 RBIs, which is 2nd in the MLB right now. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 33 RBIs but is batting just .236 so far this season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 9th in the league at 4.6 runs per game, and they have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are 5th in batting average and have the league's 7th best slugging percentage and OPS. Atlanta is also near the top of the league in isolated power and have the 4th best BABIP in the league.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 30-31 overall, and they are 4th in the AL East, 12.5 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Red Sox lost the first game of this series vs. the Braves and have an overall record of 8-9-2 in series this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 13-18 this year and 17-13 on the road. As the underdog, Boston is 14-18 this year and 16-13 as the favorite. Their overall record includes a mark of 5-8 in AL East matchups.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line, the Red Sox have been a better play on the road than at Fenway Park. Boston is 18-12 against the run line away from home, compared to just 9-22 at home. The Red Sox are 9-20 against the run line as the favorite, and 18-14 as the underdog.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are hosting the Atlanta Braves today, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. The Red Sox have an over/under record of 25-31 this season, and their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game. The over has hit in four straight games for Boston, and they have only had two games this season with an over/under line set higher than 9.5 runs.</p><p>Boston is sending right-hander Nick Pivetta to the mound today vs. the Braves. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 4.08. Pivetta's WHIP for the season is currently 1.05. In his two quality starts, Pivetta has a total of two shutouts. His ERA at home is 6.68 compared to 3.56 on the road. Pivetta's most recent outing was vs. the Tigers, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 9th in the league, and have the 8th best slugging percentage in the league. Boston's offense has been a bit of a free-swinging unit, as they are 27th in the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>Ceddanne Rafaela comes into the game as the Red Sox's leading home run hitter, but he is batting just .206 for the season. Rafael Devers is also near the top of the league in homers, with 11, and he is batting .282 for the season. Devers has also gone 10/32 in his last nine games, with six RBIs. Tyler O'Neill is also at 11 homers for the season but is batting just .236.</p>

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