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<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Gaels and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -4.5 over Iona.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Iona?</h3><p>Iona improved to 3-8 on the season with a 72-63 win over Saint Peter's on Sunday. The Gaels, +1 underdogs at home, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.</p> <p>After leading 32-23 at halftime, Iona scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. Despite the defensive lapses, the Gaels’ offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Marcus Randolph led the way for Iona with 29 points and 4 made threes, shooting 44.4% from deep in their last game. Dejour Reaves added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Iona shot 42% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range, and hit 24 free throws at a 68.6% rate. They grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with Randolph and Reaves each dishing out 2 assists.</p><p>Even with Iona's defense giving up 24 points from the free-throw line, they still held their opponent to 63 points. The Gaels allowed a 42% shooting performance, with their opponents hitting 21 of 50 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense limited their opponents to 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Raiders?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Colgate improved to 2-9 on the season with a 65-60 win over Vermont on Sunday. The Raiders were +1.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Colgate held a 28-26 lead at halftime and outscored Vermont 37-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 49.1%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense held their opponents to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with 22 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 15/30, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team managed to connect on 7 of 23 attempts, shooting 30%. Colgate also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Raiders gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Rebels? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. In this Southeastern matchup, Auburn is favored by -3.5 vs. Ole Miss. The over/under for the game is 148.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ole Miss Rebels +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLE MISS REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Rebels.</li><li>Not only will Ole Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Auburn Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After their 27-point win over Vanderbilt, Auburn's record stands at 17-4, including a 6-2 mark in Southeastern Conference play. They have been especially dominant at home, where they are a perfect 11-0, compared to their 6-4 record on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Tigers have been favored in 20 of their 21 games, going 17-3 in those contests. They enter this game as 3.5-point favorites, and their average scoring margin on the road is +12.0 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, Auburn has gone 13-7 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have an ATS mark of 7-3. On the road, Auburn is 6-4 vs. the spread this year and they are 3-2 in their last 5 road games ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Auburn games is 7-14. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (150). This year, 12 of their games have had a higher over/under line than 148.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 with an average of 136 points per game.</p><p>Auburn's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 81 points against Vanderbilt. They had an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 15/21 free throws. Offensively, the Tigers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 131st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 256th in terms of percentage and 148th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Tigers' defense is ranked 37th in the country at 65.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Vanderbilt, the Commodores finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 54 points vs. Auburn.</p><h3>Does Ole Miss Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 14-0 record at home this season, Ole Miss is looking to extend their home win streak to 15 games. So far, they have been the favorite in 15 of their 21 games, and they have gone 15-0 in those games. Overall, they have an 18-3 record, including a 5-3 mark in Southeastern Conference games.</p>

<p>Coming off an 86-82 win over Mississippi State, the Rebels have won three straight games and have not lost at home in their last ten games. On the season, their average scoring margin at home is +11.9 points per game, compared to -5.0 on the road.</p><p>This season, Ole Miss has an ATS record of 12-9, including a home ATS mark of 9-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rebels have gone 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 9-1 over their last 10 games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Ole Miss games is 12-9 and today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (142.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. On the year, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Ole Miss offense is coming off a game in which they scored 86 points vs. Mississippi State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.8% while connecting on 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Matthew Murrell who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.7. Allen Flanigan also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.</p><p>At this time, the Rebels' defense is positioned 137th in the country, permitting 70.7 points per game. So far, the Ole Miss defense is giving up an average of 10.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10 times per game (402nd).</p>

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