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<p>Planning on watching today's Jackrabbits and Dukes game? Catch the action at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FloC. In this non-conference matchup, South Dakota State is favored by -2.5 against Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 147 points.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 1:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Jackrabbits Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>South Dakota State cruised to a 101-76 victory over Southern Miss on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Jackrabbits entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points reached 177, surpassing the over/under line of 154.</p> <p>The Jackrabbits took control early, leading 55-32 at halftime. While they allowed 44 points in the 2nd half, they added 46 points of their own to maintain a comfortable lead.</p><p>South Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points while shooting 61% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in large part to their 73.7% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Jaden Jackson led the way with 19 points in just 19 minutes, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Oscar Cluff was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and adding 9 rebounds in 16 minutes of action.</p><p>South Dakota State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point attempts, going 28/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 38%, making 8 of 21 attempts. South Dakota State also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 72% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Dukes Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Duquesne fell to Milwaukee 80-74 at home on Tuesday, November 19th. The Dukes, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>After trailing 37-28 at halftime, Duquesne scored 46 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t stop Milwaukee, who put up 43 points in the same period.</p><p>Duquesne's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 55.2% success rate on two-pointers and 29% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 31 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Dukes connected on 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Kentrell Pullian led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three-point range. Jake DiMichele added 21 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots and 50% from deep. Tre Dinkins contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, and Jamichael Stillwell grabbed 10 rebounds to go with his 11 points.</p><p>Duquesne's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 29 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne held the opposition to 29% shooting, as they made 9 of 31 three-point attempts. The other team also went 15/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 65%. Duquesne gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-179) will host the Heat (+150) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers (5-6) are currently favored by 4 points over the Heat (4-6).</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The over/under line for this matchup is 228 points. You can watch this game on FDSI.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +4</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-106 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with Tyler Herro points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><p>Miami fell to 4-6 on the season after a 123-121 road loss to the Pistons on Tuesday. The Heat, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 214.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>The Pistons opened the game with a 12-0 run, putting Miami in an early hole. The Heat battled back, outscoring Detroit 30-25 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback after entering the final period down 91-82.</p><p>Tyler Herro knocked down 10 threes at a 58.8% rate, finishing with 40 points and 8 assists in the Heat's 123-121 loss to the Pistons. Herro hit 18 of his points in the 4th quarter, adding 2 more in overtime. He shot 51.9% from the field, with the Heat hitting 17 threes at 37.8% overall.</p> <p>Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 2nd quarter and 4 in overtime. Jaime Jaquez added 14 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, with 8 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Heat gave up just 20 points, they couldn't overcome their struggles in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 32 and 34 points, respectively, in a 123-121 loss to the Pistons. Miami did a solid job defending the three-point line, holding Detroit to 13 made threes on 36% shooting.</p> <p>The Heat sent the Pistons to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 attempts. Miami also allowed 15 offensive rebounds. On the defensive end, the Heat recorded 14 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pacers?</h3><p>The Pacers fell to 5-6 on the season after a 94-90 road loss to the Magic on Wednesday. Indiana, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 184 points was well below the 224-point O/U line.</p> <p>Indiana started strong, leading 27-18 after the 1st quarter, but Orlando’s 10-0 run shifted the momentum. The Pacers regained the lead, going into the 4th quarter up 72-68, but the Magic outscored them 26-18 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 94-90 loss to the Magic, the Pacers struggled offensively, shooting just 38.1% from the field and hitting 10 threes at a 33.3% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 25 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from deep, connecting on 4 threes.</p> <p>Bennedict Mathurin added 23 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter. Myles Turner contributed 11 points, with 8 of those coming in the opening period.</p><p>Despite their defensive efforts, the Pacers couldn’t secure a win against the Magic, even while holding them to just 94 points. Indiana allowed 18 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd, but Orlando managed 27 in the 3rd and 26 in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Pacers limited the Magic to 40% shooting, including 34% from three, where Orlando hit 13 threes. The Magic also went 13/15 from the free-throw line. Indiana gave up 14 offensive rebounds but recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Kansas State is favored by -2.5 at home against Liberty.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Liberty Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames picked up an 89-69 win over the Ragin' Cajuns on Friday, November 22nd. Liberty was at home and entered the game as 10-point favorites, covering the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense was on fire in their latest game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 77.6%. They shot 77.4% from two-point range and hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Christian Wright led the way with 21 points, going 5-for-5 from deep, while Kaden Metheny added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Zach Cleveland was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 and adding 8 assists and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 67% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 77% on two-pointers, with a 24/31 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty's opponents shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. The Flames also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 60%. Liberty gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats picked up an 83-71 win over George Washington on Friday, November 22nd, at home. Kansas State entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Kansas State built a strong lead by halftime, going up 46-27, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 67.7% of their shots, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38.7%. They also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Jacoi Hutchinson led the way with 19 points, while David N'Guessan added 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 71 points. However, the Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponents hitting 53% from the field, including 67% on two-pointers.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 attempts.</p>

Liberty Flames vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>With a money line of -346, the Dolphins are the heavy favorite as they host the Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The Patriots and Dolphins will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th, with CBS handling the television coverage. The Patriots are +7 point underdogs on the road, and their money line odds are +274. The over/under line is set at 46 points for this AFC East matchup.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins -7</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 26 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Patriots sit at 3-8, putting them 4th in the AFC East. Our power rankings have New England 27th, and we give them just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2-4 on the road and 1-4 at home this season.</p> <p>New England has been the underdog in all of their games so far, and they are 4-6-1 against the spread. Their average scoring margin is -6 points per game. Their O/U record is 6-5, with their games averaging 39.1 points compared to an average line of 39.9.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Patriots rank 25th in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 16.5, and 31st in yards per game with 281.2. New England ranks 24th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.3% success rate, and they are 10th in red zone conversions, scoring on 40.6% of their trips. The Patriots are 13th in passing attempts per game but rank 30th in passing yards, averaging 165.9 per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 11, Drake Maye threw for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 30 of 40 passes against the Rams. Kendrick Bourne led the team with 5 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 73 yards on 20 carries. The Patriots converted 6 of 14 3rd-down attempts and scored on 2 of 5 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 28-22 loss to the Rams, the Patriots' defense struggled to generate pressure, as they failed to record a sack and allowed four passing touchdowns. New England gave up 295 yards through the air on just 18 completions, with the Rams averaging 10.9 yards per attempt in the passing game. The Patriots also allowed the Rams to convert 25% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the ground, the Patriots gave up 107 rushing yards on 24 attempts, with New England's defense allowing the Rams to gain 4.5 yards per attempt. Additionally, the Patriots had a tough time in the trenches, as they had a -6 differential in tackles for loss.</p><h3>Are The Dolphins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Dolphins have now won two straight games, including a 34-19 victory over the Raiders in week 11. Miami entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their record to 4-6. Before that, the Dolphins picked up a road win over the Rams in week 10, winning 23-15 as 2-point underdogs.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, Miami has a 14.5% chance of making the playoffs, and they sit 18th in our NFL power rankings. Against the spread, the Dolphins are 4-6 this season, but they have covered in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Dolphins rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.1, and 22nd in passing yards per game, with 197. Miami ranks 9th in the league in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game, averaging 122. They are converting 42.6% of their third-down attempts, which is 9th in the NFL, and they also rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 11, Miami scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, leading to a 34-19 win over the Raiders. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns, completing 28 of 36 passes. De’Von Achane rushed for 73 yards on 17 carries, and Jonnu Smith had 6 catches for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p><p>In their 34-19 win over the Raiders, the Dolphins' defense allowed 328 yards. Las Vegas struggled to run the ball, with just 16 attempts for 60 yards. Miami defended the pass well, allowing 268 yards through the air, with a 69.8% completion rate against them. The Dolphins did struggle on third down, allowing the Raiders to convert 57.1% of their third downs. Miami also gave up two passing touchdowns.<p></p>Miami's defense recorded three sacks and came up with one interception. They also won the QB hit battle by two but lost the tackles for loss differential.</p>

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>At 7:10 PM ET, the Braves and Marlins face off in an NL East matchup. This one is taking place at loanDepot Park in Miami, and the Braves are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -203 compared to the Marlins at +171. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton will go for the Braves, while the Marlins are set to start Valente Bellozo. Atlanta is 83-70, while the Marlins are 56-97. Both teams have won two of their last three games.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline +171</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Braves's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Reds, closing out their series with a 15-3 win. After allowing three runs to the Reds in the 3rd, the Braves responded with three runs of their own. Atlanta went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Chris Sale put together a good start for the Braves, going five innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. Atlanta's offense was carried by Michael Harris II, who went 3/5 with two homers and four RBIs.</p><p>Atlanta is on the road today, taking on the Marlins with an overall record of 83-70. The Braves are 3rd in the NL East, eight games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they are 24-22 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>The Braves have won two straight games, and they took the final two games of their series vs. the Reds. This year, the Braves are 70-52 as the favorite and 30-23 when favored on the road. As for their overall road record, the Braves are 41-37 compared to a 42-33 mark at home. Atlanta's series record is 26-17-7 this season.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Braves have been a better bet on the road this season, going 42-36. They have covered the run line in their last two road games and are 18-13 as an underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8, while it drops to -3.3 in their losses.</p><p>The Braves are on the road against the Marlins today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Atlanta's games this season is 8.2 runs, and their over/under record is 58-90. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 14-26. Over the course of the season, 30.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher, while 43.8% have had lines set lower.</p><p>Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Marlins on the road. He has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 8-8 with an ERA of 4.01. Morton's WHIP for the season is currently 1.30. In his 28 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 9.35 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Morton finished with a no-decision against the Dodgers, going six innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna comes into the game as one of the league's top power hitters, as his 38 homers are 5th most in the league and the top mark on the Braves. Ozuna is also batting .306 for the season and has driven in 101 runs, which is 10th best in the league. Matt Olson is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has 28 homers and is batting .243 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.4 runs per game, and they have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's 4th best home run hitting team and have the 6th best isolated power figure in the league. Over his last eight games, Michael Harris II is batting .314 with four homers and eight RBIs.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Marlins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Dodgers with a 20-4 loss. Miami was the +174 underdog at home going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Marlins, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Dodgers scored five times in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Miami started Edward Cabrera, and he took the loss, going only 2 1/3 innings, and giving up seven earned runs. The Marlins also used five other pitchers out of the bullpen, and none of them fared much better than Cabrera. Offensively, the Marlins only had one fewer hit than the Dodgers but scored just four runs. Griffin Conine had a homer but went only 1/3.</p><p>Miami is 56-97 overall, putting them 5th in the NL East, 35 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. The Marlins are just 17-32 against other teams in the NL East. They are coming off losing two straight games to the Dodgers and are 2-8 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 29-49 this season compared to a 27-48 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Marlins are 52-83 this season, and they are just 4-14 when favored. Miami's overall series record is 11-28-9, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>The Marlins are 33-45 on the run line at home this season, and they have failed to cover the run line in their last two games at home. Miami's average run margin at home is -1.8, and they are 2-16 against the run line as the favorite this season.</p><p>The Miami Marlins are playing at home against the Atlanta Braves today, with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Marlins games this season is 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 82-66. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, but when the line is set at 8.5, their record is 28-24. Overall, 20.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their current over streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Valente Bellozo gets the start for the Marlins today as he faces the Braves at home. He has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 2-4 with a 3.70 ERA. Bellozo's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. In his 11 starts, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 6.02 strikeouts per nine innings. Bellozo most recently faced the Nationals, where he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>The Marlins offense comes into today's game averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been even worse on the road this season, averaging only 3.4 runs per contest. Miami's team batting average is just .242, but they do have a few guys swinging the bat well right now. Jake Burger has gone 7/26 in his last seven games and is the team's top home run hitter for the season. Otto Lopez has also been hot of late, going 9/26 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Currently, Josh Bell is on a seven-game hitting streak, and Otto Lopez has also been hot of late, going 9/26 in his last seven games. Miami will be looking for more production out of their offense, as they are near the bottom of the league in both home runs and on-base percentage.</p>

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