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<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Rangers and Red Wings face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Rangers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Rangers.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does New York Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 8-3-1 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders. Entering as -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers in this one. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 8th assist on Panarin’s empty-netter and his 7th assist on Kreider’s shorthanded goal. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers gave up two goals to the Islanders, one at 15:22 in the 2nd period and another with just 8 seconds left in the 2nd. However, they held the Islanders scoreless in the 1st and 3rd periods. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings evened their record at 6-6-1. Detroit, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season in the second. Both goals came on power plays, with the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, Detroit will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the Red Wings' defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits. The only goal they gave up was a short-handed tally in the first period.</p>

New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bonnies and Dukes. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic 10 matchup, St. Bonaventure is favored bt -2 vs. Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 126.5 points.</p><h3>ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +2</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bonnies Win in Pittsburgh?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bonnies improved to 14-3 on the season with a 63-49 win over Richmond on Wednesday. Playing at home, St. Bonaventure entered the game as -13.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-25 at halftime, the Bonnies allowed just 24 points in the second half while scoring 26 of their own. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies shot 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>Jonah Hinton led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range and shooting 50% overall. Chance Moore added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Jason Roche was 4-for-5 from deep, finishing with 12 points in 24 minutes.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense held their opponent to just 49 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Bonnies gave up 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bonnies limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 shots for 73%. St. Bonaventure allowed just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Dukes Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne improved to 7-9 on the season after a 73-65 road win over George Washington on Wednesday. The Dukes entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Duquesne led 42-29 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The total points for the game ended at 138, just over the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>Duquesne put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-27, and hit 81.2% of their free throws (13-for-16).</p> <p>Rafael Castro led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field. Maximus Edwards added 22 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16, shooting 61%. Duquesne gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Badgers and Trojans are set to face off at 3:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wisconsin is favored by -2.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against USC. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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>Can the Wisconsin Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wisconsin improved to 14-3 on the season with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Wisconsin led 37-20 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. Despite the narrow win, the Badgers will need to address their 2nd half defensive struggles moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Wisconsin's offense put up 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.</p> <p>The Badgers were impressive at the free-throw line, knocking down 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89.3%. Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points and 3 assists, while John Tonje added 17 points. Wisconsin finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite Wisconsin's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. The Badgers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, translating to 57% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Wisconsin held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, the opposing team capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89%. Wisconsin also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Trojans Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>USC Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>USC improved to 11-6 on the season with a 99-89 win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Trojans, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> 

<p>USC led 48-32 at halftime but allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51. The game’s total points of 188 exceeded the O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 64.9% (37/57) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.7%. They were deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 15 threes for 66.7%, while also shooting 64.3% from two-point range (27/42).</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, while Saint Thomas added 24 points on 9/10 shooting, including 3/4 from three. Wesley Yates III contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, and Owen Freeman chipped in 23 points, making 11 of 14 shots.</p><p>USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 64% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed 37 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense gave up 10 threes on 15 attempts, a 66% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 free throws.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Musketeers and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FOX. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -9.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like Xavier at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Xavier Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers improved to 11-7 on the season with a 69-63 win over Villanova on Tuesday. Xavier, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Xavier rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring Villanova 45-31 after trailing 32-24 at halftime.</p><p>In their latest game, Xavier put up 69 points, shooting 40.8% from the field. They connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51%.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three, hitting 6 of 10 attempts. The Musketeers also got 18 points each from Eric Dixon and Jordan Longino, with both players making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold off their opponent, who scored 63 points on 40% shooting. The Musketeers allowed 20 field goals, with 10 coming from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 40%.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Xavier's opponent went 19/26, hitting 73% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 15-2 on the season with an 85-83 win over DePaul on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were -13 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 168, going over the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Marquette trailed 40-39 at halftime but managed to outscore DePaul 28-27 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 58.3%.</p> <p>David Joplin led the way with 30 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and dished out 11 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 21 of 32 two-point attempts, a 65% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette's opponents shot 37%, making 12 of 32 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Marquette gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Xavier Musketeers vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>The Bulldogs and Bears are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bears as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147 points.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +22</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Missouri State winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will South Carolina State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>In today's match-up against Missouri State, the South Carolina State team enters with a 1-4 record. In their last five road games, including those from last year, South Carolina State has gone 0-5. As of now, South Carolina State has a 1-4 record against the spread heading into today's game. However, when we consider their performance in the last five games, they have a 3-2 record against the spread.</p><p>Through five games, South Carolina State has an over/under record of 3-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 154.8 points per game so far. When assessing the Bulldogs' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 67 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 67.5 points per game, South Carolina State struggled in their previous game. Against Missouri, the Bulldogs scored 59 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3%. The top scorer for the Bulldogs was Davion Everett with 21 points, while Caleb McCarty also chipped in with 6 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, South Carolina State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 81.8 points per game (193rd). South Carolina State's three-point defense is currently 51st in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. South Carolina State.</p><h3>Can Missouri State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>As Missouri State gears up for their 5th game of the year, they currently hold a 3-1 record. The Bears have gone 0-1 on the road and 3-0 at home. Entering today's game, Missouri State holds a 3-1 against the spread (ATS) record. Over their previous ten games, including those from last season, Missouri State has gone 5-3-1 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through four games, Missouri State has an over/under record of 1-3-0, with their games averaging 129.5 points per game on average. The Bears' last five games have culminated with an average of 74 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their latest game, Missouri State offense put up 56 points against Kent State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 33.3% and made 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Brad Mason, who is averaging 16.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Donovan Clay also maintains a PPG average of 14.2 heading into game.</p><p>Missouri State's defense has been playing well, ranking 40th nationally, with 63.6 points allowed per game. Missouri State's three-point defense is currently 30th in the country at 5.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.2% of their shots vs. Missouri State.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Missouri State Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

<p>The Redbirds and Cowboys are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN. The Cowboys will host the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and McNeese State is favored by -10.5 against Illinois State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have McNeese State winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Redbirds Grab a Win in Saint Thomas?</h3><p>Illinois State picked up an 85-75 road win over Ohio on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, the Redbirds not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Illinois State led 40-37 at halftime and outscored Ohio 45-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p><p>Illinois State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 61.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 52.6% shooting from beyond the arc (10/19) and 66.7% shooting inside the arc (20/30). They also knocked down 93.8% of their free throws, going 15/16 from the line.</p> <p>Dalton Banks led the way with 23 points, shooting 57.1% from the field, while AJ Brown added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Caden Boser was perfect from the field, going 6/6 overall and 4/4 from three in just 17 minutes of action. The Redbirds finished with 14 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's defense conceded 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Can the Cowboys Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State picked up a 68-61 win over North Texas on Monday, November 18th. The Cowboys were at home and entered the game as -3.5 point favorites, covering the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>McNeese State led 32-19 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 129, just over the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>McNeese State managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.5% on 4-of-17 shooting.</p> <p>The Cowboys made 26 of 39 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Sincere Parker led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 1-of-6 from three-point range. Quadir Copeland was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3 and finishing with 11 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Even with McNeese State sending them to the line 39 times, the Cowboys couldn’t capitalize, hitting just 26 free throws for a 66% rate. From the field, they shot 44%, making 19 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>McNeese State struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only 4 of 17 three-point attempts for 23%. They were more effective inside, shooting 57% on two-point attempts, going 15 for 26.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cyclones versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. Iowa State is favored by -6.5 in this Big 12 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 136.5 points.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cyclones Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 15-1 on the season with a 74-57 win over Kansas on Wednesday. The Cyclones were -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 40-30 at halftime, Iowa State added 34 points in the second half while holding Kansas to 27. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 143.5 over/under line.</p><p>Iowa State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They struggled inside, hitting just 34.8% of their two-point attempts, but were sharp from beyond the arc, connecting on 61.5% of their threes (8/13).</p> <p>Curtis Jones led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 6 from deep and shooting 52.9% overall. Zeke Mayo and Dishon Jackson each added 17 points, with Mayo shooting 36.8% from the field. The Cyclones also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists, while hitting 72% of their free throws (18/25).</p><p>Despite Iowa State's strong defensive effort, they couldn't contain their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing 8 threes on 13 attempts for a 61% success rate. Overall, the Cyclones gave up 57 points, with their opponent shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 59 attempts.</p> <p>Iowa State held their opponent to just 34% shooting from two-point range, with 16 makes on 46 attempts. From the free-throw line, their opponent hit 18 of 25 shots, good for 72%. The Cyclones also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Mountaineers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>West Virginia fell to 12-4 on the season after a 70-54 road loss to Houston on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +16 point underdogs and pushed against the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-27 at halftime, West Virginia scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 124 came in just under the O/U line of 124.5.</p><p>West Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 54 points. They shot 44.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. From beyond the arc, they hit 9 of 22 attempts, shooting 40.9%, while connecting on 7 of 11 free throws (63.6%).</p> <p>J'Wan Roberts led the way with 22 points, shooting 76.9% from the field. L.J. Cryer added 18 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Javon Small contributed 8 assists, while Amani Hansberry and Emanuel Sharp each knocked down 3 triples.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 56% (14/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they converted 9 free throws (75%).</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Governors and Panthers game? Catch the action at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Georgia State being favored by -2 over Austin Peay.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -2</p><p>This game will be played at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus at 2:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</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 Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Austin Peay Be The Talk of Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus?</h3><h3>Austin Peay Governors Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Governors fell 63-58 to Morehead State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 2-2. Austin Peay was a 1-point favorite heading into the game but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>Austin Peay trailed 30-26 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 33. The Governors will look to bounce back in their next game.</p><p>Austin Peay managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 31.2% of their threes (5/16), while connecting on 43.6% of their two-point attempts (17/39). The Governors were solid at the free-throw line, making 9 of 12 attempts for a 75% success rate.</p> <p>LJ Thomas led the way with 22 points, shooting 52.6% overall, while Isaac Haney added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep for 57.1%. Kenny White Jr. contributed 18 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, and Dieonte Miles and Jerone Morton both shot 62.5% in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Austin Peay's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 49 attempts. The Governors struggled to contain two-point shots, where they gave up 22 makes on 36 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Austin Peay's defense held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponent went 13/21, shooting 61%. The Governors also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Georgia State Win at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgia State picked up a 93-79 win over North Carolina Central on Friday, November 22nd. The Panthers were favored by 4 points and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Georgia State led 43-38 at halftime and put up 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 172 went over the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Georgia State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points while shooting 70.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 80.9%, with 80% shooting on two-pointers (24/30) and 52.9% from beyond the arc (9/17).</p> <p>Toneari Lane led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Zarique Nutter and Nick McMullen each added 20 points, with McMullen also grabbing 11 rebounds. Po'Boigh King contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 70% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 47 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia State's defense allowed 24 made two-point shots on 30 attempts, an 80% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 9 made threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting percentage. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 18 of those attempts for a 72% free-throw percentage. Georgia State allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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