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<p>The Bears and Retrievers are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Retrievers will host the game at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160 points, and UMBC is favored by -6 at home against Morgan State.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Morgan State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Sunday, November 24th, the Bears faced off against the Towson Tigers at home. Despite entering the game as +10 point underdogs, Morgan State managed to keep things close, losing 64-60.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-26 at halftime, the Bears outscored Towson 34-29 in the second half. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Morgan State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 12 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke led the Bears with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 46.7% overall and 33.3% from three-point range. Wynston Tabbs added 19 points, shooting 50% from the field, while Kameron Hobbs contributed 13 points, hitting 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Morgan State couldn't hold their opponent under 64 points. They allowed 39% shooting from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where their opponent shot 46%.</p> <p>The Bears did well in limiting three-point damage, as their opponent hit just 2 of 12 attempts, shooting 16% from beyond the arc. Morgan State also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 16 for 69%. The Bears gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Retrievers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>UMBC picked up a 95-77 win over Howard on Monday, November 25th. The Retrievers were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>UMBC led 42-39 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Howard 53-38. The game’s total points hit 172, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 95 points with a 60.3% field goal percentage and a 70.7% effective field goal percentage. They connected on 50% of their threes, hitting 12 of 24 attempts, and shot 67.6% from inside the arc.</p> <p>Bryce Johnson led the way with 28 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 57.1% from three. Anthony Valentine was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots and dishing out 7 assists, while Marcus Dockery and Johnson both hit 4 threes.</p><p>UMBC’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Retrievers allowed their opponents to hit 35 of 58 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UMBC’s defense gave up 67% shooting, with their opponents making 23 of 34 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p>

Morgan State Bears vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Golden Eagles face off at 9:00 ET on FS2. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -34.5 against Stonehill in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -34.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-56 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -34.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Skyhawks Pull Off a Win at Milwaukee?</h3><p>Stonehill improved to 3-1 on the season with a 67-65 win over East Texas A&M on Monday. The Skyhawks were -2.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Stonehill trailed 32-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 37-33 to secure the win.</p><p>Stonehill's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, connecting on 12 of 13 attempts (92.3%).</p> <p>Josh Morgan led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Todd Brogna added 16 points and 4 assists, while Amir Nesbitt contributed 11 points and 5 assists, shooting 3 of 4 from deep. Scooter Williams struggled from three, missing all 9 attempts, but still managed 14 points.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 22/48 shooting. They managed to hold them to 42% on two-point attempts, with 11/26 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stonehill allowed their opponents to hit 11/22 threes, good for 50%. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 92%. Stonehill gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Marquette Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette picked up an 80-69 road win over Georgia on Saturday, November 23rd. The Golden Eagles, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 36-35 at halftime, Marquette pulled away by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Georgia to 34. The total points for the game ended at 149, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>David Joplin's 29 points and 6 threes led Marquette to an 80-point performance, hitting 50% from the field and 40.7% from deep. Blue Cain added 17 points, also connecting on 5 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles posted an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%, with 13 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. Chase Ross shot 66.7% overall, while Tyrin Lawrence contributed 15 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Golden Eagles allowed 16 two-pointers on 29 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette's defense held their opponents to 32% shooting, as they hit 8 of 25 three-point attempts. The free-throw line saw 13 makes on 19 tries, a 68% rate. Marquette also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Betting on today's Fighting Hawks and Lions game? Catch the action at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on FloH. North Dakota comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +1</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya at 12:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Southeastern Louisiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Hawks Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>North Dakota fell 79-67 to Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday, November 26th, in a home game where they were -3.5 favorites. The total points for the game were 146, just over the O/U line of 145.</p> <p>After trailing 46-41 at halftime, the Fighting Hawks struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 33.</p><p>North Dakota's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 22.6% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They managed to score 67 points, with Brayon Freeman leading the way, hitting 12 of 20 shots for 26 points, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 20 points, connecting on 3 of 10 from deep, while Tre Thomas hit 4 of 5 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points. The Fighting Hawks grabbed 21 offensive rebounds, but only dished out 9 assists as a team, and shot 62.5% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite giving up 79 points, North Dakota's defense held their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (18/36).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Dakota limited their opponent to 22% shooting, as they hit just 7 of 31 three-point attempts. The Fighting Hawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 shots for a 62% free-throw percentage.</p><h3>Will the Lions Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Southeastern Louisiana dropped a 73-69 decision to Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Lions, who were +3 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the home loss.</p> <p>After leading 37-36 at halftime, Southeastern Louisiana was outscored 37-32 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 142 went over the pre-game O/U line of 139.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% rate, though they were efficient at the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 shots.</p> <p>Jeremy Elyzee led the way, shooting 10 of 12 overall and 1 of 1 from three, finishing with 22 points. Darryl Simmons II added 19 points, hitting 2 of 5 from deep, while Pharrell Boyogueno and Anthony Selden each contributed 15 points, with Boyogueno connecting on 3 of 7 three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 73 points, Southeastern Louisiana held their opponent to 43% shooting, with 28 made field goals on 64 attempts. They allowed 24 two-point baskets on 46 shots, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 9, shooting 90%. Southeastern Louisiana gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

The Big Ten was not even supposed to play this year, remember?

Now one of its teams has a chance to win a national title.

As <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customers are undoubtedly aware, the Ohio State Buckeyes, who have only played seven games this season, earned their berth in the National Championship Game through a strange route, which included gaining a special exception from the Big Ten Conference to even appear in their title game, because they didn't have enough games under their belt to qualify.

Well, they did get that game against Northwestern, although maybe they would have received their college football playoff spot anyway. And then, with their revenge-fueled 49-28 win over Clemson in the Sugar Bowl, which also functioned as the national semi-final game.

Even now they only have seven games on their ledger, although not all of that is their fault (Michigan, for example, canceled their game). Still, some felt as if they didn't deserve to go further, and that apparently included Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, who ranked them #11 with his vote in the coaches' poll. Maybe he was just trying to avoid them as a playoff opponent.

That didn't work, did it? Clemson, which beat Ohio State in last year's playoff (29-23), and in controversial fashion, we might add, got off to a 14-0 lead and then pretty much got snuffed.

Justin Fields, who had thrown an interception to end OSU's chances in that Fiesta Bowl game, tossed six touchdown passes, and during this process overcame a massive hit by linebacker James Skalski that injured his ribs.

The final was 49-28, and that woke up a lot of people about what they could do, as they had gone into that game as a 7.5-point underdog.

But oddsmakers are not necessarily impressed with their chances against Alabama. In the BCS Championship Game odds that have been posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, they are, in fact, a considerable underdog:

<strong>Alabama Crimson Tide -8.5</strong>
<strong>Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</strong>

<strong>Over 75 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 75 points -110</strong>

There has been some discussion that the Buckeyes may actually be suffering from a "letdown" here. Now, before we go any further, let's explain that this is not one of those instances where they have won a big game and are taking this particular opponent lightly. That would be a silly thing to believe; after all, this is Alabama we're talking about.

No, what we are talking about is that they worked themselves up to a fever pitch for the Clemson game and one has to wonder whether they can get themselves to that emotional level again - the emotional level that is required - with so little turnaround time. It would be almost impossible to do that.

The Buckeyes had been thinking about that Clemson game for the whole season - a whole calendar year, in fact, after that loss in last year's semi-final game, which they felt was taken away by the officials, among other things. They posted material at the training facility and in the locker room that reminded OSU players about the business at hand.

Fields even said, "I prepared for this game like I've never prepared for a game before."

Can he prepare that way again? As a practical matter, it's a rough task, from a physical and mental standpoint.

We wonder about the euphoria that may have come after that resounding revenge victory. How much did they celebrate? Did that somehow inadvertently contribute to the troubles with COVID-19 that they appear to be having now? It's hard to tell; college teams can be secretive about that kind of thing.

Okay, if they haven't come into the game as prepared as they could be, how might that manifest itself, aside from betting Alabama and laying the points?

Well, maybe it affects the way they come out in the early going. There are a few props that might apply. One of them is about who scores first:

<strong>Alabama scores first -150</strong>
<strong>Ohio State scores first +120</strong>

Another involves who scores the first six points:

<strong>Alabama scores six pts first in 1st quarter -155</strong>
<strong>Ohio State six pts first OR neither scores six pts +125</strong>

And then there is the money line in the first quarter, where Alabama is -200 (Ohio State at +170).

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College Football Props --  There's No LETDOWN For Ohio State.... Is There?

<p>Betting on today's Colonels and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FloH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Louisiana Tech being favored by -10.5 over Eastern Kentucky.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Louisiana Tech winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Eastern Kentucky Have A Chance at Hertz Arena?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky pulled off a 77-72 road win over Southern Illinois on Tuesday, November 26th. The Colonels entered the game as +4 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After dominating the first half with a 48-22 lead, Eastern Kentucky allowed Southern Illinois to score 50 points in the second half while only putting up 29 themselves. The game’s total points ended at 149, exactly matching the pre-game over/under line.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 28.6% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-28 from deep, while hitting 51.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were 17-for-22, good for 77.3%.</p> <p>Ali Dibba led the way, hitting 9 of 11 shots overall and going 2-for-2 from three-point range, finishing with 26 points. Kennard Davis Jr. added 21 points, despite shooting just 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. The Colonels had 13 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 43% from the field with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (17/34). From beyond the arc, the Colonels held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 19 three-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Eastern Kentucky sent the other team to the stripe 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws for a 74% rate. The Colonels also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the contest.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs improved to 4-2 on the season with a 65-62 win over Richmond on Tuesday. Despite being -8 favorites, Louisiana Tech didn’t cover the spread, but they did get the win on the road.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, the Bulldogs turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spiders 38-27. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 135.</p><p>Louisiana Tech put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 18.</p> <p>DeLonnie Hunt led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall, though he was just 1 of 5 from three. Kaden Cooper added 16 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots, while Sean Newman Jr. dished out 8 assists and hit 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% on 24/57 shooting. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, giving up 64% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, they limited their opponent to 6/29 shooting, just 20%. At the free-throw line, the opponent made 8/12, or 66%. Louisiana Tech also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>At 1:15 PM ET, the Mets and Cardinals will square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and features a Cardinals club that is 15-21 vs. a Mets team that is 18-18. Jose Quintana will go for the Mets, while Sonny Gray is on the bump for the Cardinals.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Cardinals are the favorite at -167. If you're looking to catch this one on TV, it is being carried by SNY.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline -167</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 1:15 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets 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>New York picked up a 7-5 road win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Mets offense got off to a fast start, scoring six of their seven runs in the first five innings. As for the Cardinals, they scored three runs in the 1st inning but could only muster two more runs the rest of the way.</p>

<p>Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo each homered for the Mets, while Alec Burleson went deep for the Cardinals. Alonso, Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, J.D. Martinez, Francisco Lindor, and Starling Marte each had two hits for New York's offense.</p>

<p>José Buttó got the win for the Mets out of the bullpen, while Adam Ottavino got the save. Miles Mikolas had a rough outing for the Cardinals, taking the loss.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 18-18 overall this season, and they are 2-1 against other teams in the NL East. Currently, they trail the Phillies by 7.5 games for the lead in the division. New York has won two straight games, and they took the first two games of this series vs. the Cardinals.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 9-10 this year, and they are one game above .500 at 9-8 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 19 games, going 10-9 in those matchups. As for their record as the underdog, the Mets are 8-9 this year. New York's overall series record is 5-5-1, and they are 5-5 in their last ten games overall.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, they have been a good bet to cover the run line, going 11-6. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 3-0 as the underdog against the run line in that span. Their average run differential on the road is +0.4 runs per game, and their average run differential in games they win is +3.2 runs per game.</p><p>The Mets have played 36 games this season, and their over/under record is 18-18. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per contest, and the over/under line for today's game against the Cardinals is set at 7.5 runs. The Mets have played nine games this season with an over/under line of 7.5 runs, and the over/under record in those games is 4-5.</p><p>New York is sending left-hander Jose Quintana to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 1-3 with a 5.20 ERA. Quintana's WHIP for the season is currently 1.54. In his last outing, he took the loss, going just 2 2/3 innings and giving up eight earned runs, 10 hits, and one homer. Opponents are batting .272 off Quintana this year. Per nine innings, he has 6.19 strikeouts and 3.96 walks. Quintana has a 10.66 ERA on the road compared to 2.26 at home.</p><p>Brandon Nimmo has been on a tear of late, going 10/32 in his last nine games with three homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs while batting just .229 for the season. Pete Alonso has nine homers for the Mets, which is 3rd in the league, but he is batting just .212. Shortstop Francisco Lindor has also struggled at the plate, hitting just .211.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mets are averaging 4.5 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road this season. As a team, they are 8th in home runs and are one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts. New York comes into the game with the 12th best on-base percentage in the league.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is looking to avoid losing their fifth straight game today, as they have dropped the first two games of their series vs. the Mets. Currently, they are 5th in the NL Central, 6.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have yet to win a game vs. another NL Central team (0-3).</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are just 6-11 this year compared to 9-10 on the road. St. Louis has struggled in day games this year, going 5-15. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 8-11 this year and 7-10 as the underdog. So far, they are 5-9 as the home favorite.</p><p>When the Cardinals are the underdog, they've been a good bet to cover the run line, going 11-6. They've been a bad bet as the favorite, going just 7-12. The average run margin in their losses is -3.4, compared to +2.5 in their wins.</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals games have gone over the total in 13 of 22 games this season. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs, and their games have averaged 8.0 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over has gone 1-9 in those games. In total, 25 of their 36 games have had over/under lines set at more than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Sonny Gray has gotten off to a great start to the season, picking up wins in each of his first two starts. He went 6 innings in his first start against the Mets, giving up 4 runs. However, he bounced back with a strong outing vs. the White Sox, where he went 7 innings and struck out 6.</p><p>St. Louis comes into today's game with the league's 29th ranked scoring offense, averaging just 3.5 runs per game. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 3.4 runs per game, but that is still only good for 27th in the league. As a team, the Cardinals are batting just .218, which is 22nd in the league.</p>

<p>Over the team's last seven games, Nolan Arenado has gone 8/26, and Brendan Donovan has two homers in this stretch, but is batting just .233. Donovan is also on a four-game hitting streak. Willson Contreras has also gone deep twice in the team's last seven games, while going 7/23.</p>

New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 5/8/24

We don't know if this is an anxious time for Coach Mike Krzyzewski or not, but we can tell you that the Duke Blue Devils are now outside of the national rankings for the first time since February 2016. Can they bounce back from this, after a loss to Virginia Tech last time out?

We will find out on Tuesday night, as they tackle the Pittsburgh Panthers, who have been tough as nails for most of the campaign thus far.

This game was originally scheduled to take place on December 29, but with Pitt literally on the team bus to start their trek, it was determined that some people in their traveling party had been exposed to someone with COVID-19, so the game was postponed.

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<strong>Duke Blue Devils at Pittsburgh Panthers, 9 PM ET (ESPN)</strong>

<strong>College Basketball Odds: Duke -4, Total 144</strong>

Duke sees itself being bolstered by a healthier Jalen Johnson, who's now had a week to rest and then practice coming off a foot injury. The 6-9 freshman had been limited to just four minutes against Virginia Tech because he just wasn't in ideal shape to play.

Freshman Jeremy Roach had 22 points in that game, and Coach K looks at him as an indicator that things may be starting to come around for his young people. And the Blue Devils don't have to rely only on freshmen, as soph Matthew Hurt is the top scorer in the ACC (19.6 ppg). But to a considerable extent, this program has been populated with players who are thinking "one and done" first, and the truth is, sometimes you're going to have a great crop and sometimes you're not. At 5-3, Duke will have to prove it's got some ACC championship mettle.

Pitt, more or less a "position-less" team under head coach Jeff Capel (a Duke alumnus), comes in with a nice 1-2 punch in 6-6 monster Justin Champagnie (18.7 pts. 12.9 reb. per game) and Au'Diese Toney (15.9 ppg). Champagnie walked all over Syracuse last time out in a 96-76 win, with 24 points and 16 rebounds, as he was coming off an injury that forced him to miss the previous two games.

On defense, Pitt slows down the triple pretty well (allowing just 25%) and, not that Duke is necessarily reliant on it, but it will make the attack more one-dimensional.

It's a shame that Pitt doesn't shoot threes better, because they'd be able to exploit a defensive weakness of Duke, which has allowed teams to hit almost 38% from downtown.

There is a certain versatility we like with the Panthers, because they can do a lot of switching and perhaps do it successfully as Coach K seeks to go into "motion"with his offense. Pitt can more than hold its own on the boards.

We don't want to judge Duke to harshly, because its three losses have come against Michigan State and Illinois, along with Virginia Tech But coming off their back-to-back wins over Syracuse, we like this cushion for the Panthers at the Peterson Center.

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<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ACC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia Tech as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia Tech winning straight-up, we like Charleston Southern at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buccaneers Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern fell to Furman 67-46 on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, the Buccaneers were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 113, well under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Charleston Southern trailed 34-22 at halftime and managed only 24 points in the 2nd half, while Furman added 33 points to their total after the break.</p><p>Charleston Southern struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.2%, and they hit only 17.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Daylen Berry led the team with 16 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 12.5% from three. Nick Anderson added 14 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 50% from deep. PJay Smith Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense was solid in their last game, giving up just 67 points while holding their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent's two-point shooting to 41%, with only 13 made baskets on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 4 threes on 23 attempts, a 17% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 57%.</p><h3>Is It the Yellow Jackets Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia Tech dropped to 0-1 on the season after an 81-58 loss to Cincinnati on Saturday, November 23rd. The Yellow Jackets were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, which was under the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Tech fell behind early, trailing 45-29 at halftime. They scored 29 points in the 2nd half, but their defense couldn’t slow down Cincinnati, who put up 36 points after the break.</p><p>Georgia Tech's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points while shooting 35.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 25% of their threes, going 5-for-20 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Yellow Jackets connected on just 55%, making 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Dillon Mitchell, Jizzle James, and Connor Hickman each scored 14 points, with Hickman shooting 75% from the field, including 2-of-3 from deep. James dished out 7 assists, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Mitchell added 11 rebounds, and Georgia Tech grabbed 12 offensive boards as a team, finishing with just 8 assists overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 81 points, Georgia Tech's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 25% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Georgia Tech sent their opponent to the stripe 20 times, where they converted 11 attempts for 55%.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>The Bulldogs and Mocs are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mocs will host the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -3.5 vs. Bryant.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Not only will Chattanooga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bryant picked up a 97-85 win over Tennessee State on Tuesday, November 26th, in a home game where they were favored by 8.5 points. The Bulldogs not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 46-40 at halftime, Bryant scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 182, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Bryant's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a 52.2% field goal percentage. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 26 threes for a 53.8% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the Bulldogs with 24 points, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. Rafael Pinzon added 22 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes. Keyshawn Mitchell and Antoine Lorick III both chipped in 16 points, with Lorick shooting 77.8% from the field and Mitchell grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Despite their efforts, Bryant's defense couldn't contain their opponents, giving up 85 points on 52% shooting. The Bulldogs allowed 35 field goals, including 14 threes, where their opponents shot 53% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Bryant's opponents went 13/18, hitting 72% of their attempts. The Bulldogs also struggled on the boards, allowing 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Chattanooga Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga picked up a 85-78 win over Tennessee State on Monday, November 25th. Despite being -10.5 favorites, the Mocs didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 163 went over the pre-game line of 152.</p> 

<p>Chattanooga trailed 37-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Tennessee State 54-41.</p><p>Chattanooga put up 85 points in their last game, with Trey Bonham leading the way, scoring 28 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Brandon Weston added 21 points, and Honor Huff chipped in 19.</p> <p>The Mocs shot 66.7% from two-point range, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.3% of their threes (7/30). They connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 28/36 from the line.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field. The Mocs allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/27 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Chattanooga held their opponent to 23% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 30 attempts. The Mocs also sent them to the line 36 times, where they hit 28 free throws, shooting 77%. Chattanooga allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>There does appear to be a chance of rain for Sunday's White Sox vs. Royals game in Kansas City, as the forecasted temperature is 63 degrees. Drew Thorpe will start for the White Sox, and the Royals are starting Seth Lugo. The money line odds have the Royals as the heavy favorite, with their odds sitting at -224 compared to the White Sox at +188. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 2:10 PM ET, and NBCS will be televising this AL Central matchup. The White Sox are 5th in the AL Central with a record of 27-73, while the Royals are 3rd at 54-45.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 2:10 ET on Sunday, July 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox 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>Thanks to a three-run first inning for the Royals' offense, they cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -246 on the money line.</p>

<p>The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Brady Singer for the Royals, and he went seven innings while giving up just one run and striking out seven. Singer picked up a win in the game, while Jonathan Cannon went six innings for the White Sox, giving up four runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>Kansas City got a big performance from Bobby Witt Jr., as he went 3/4 with a run scored and an RBI. Both Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe each drove in two for the Royals' offense.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 27-73, the White Sox are 33.5 games out of the AL Central lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-27. Chicago's losing streak currently sits at six games, and they have dropped four straight on the road.</p>

<p>Chicago has really struggled in day games this year, going 10-34, and they are just 5-3 as the favorite. As for playing as the underdog, the White Sox are 22-70 this year. Coming into today's game, they have dropped four straight series and have an overall series record of 6-23-2.</p><p>When the White Sox are on the road, they are 20-29 against the run line. They have failed to cover the run line in four straight road games. They are 5-3 against the run line when favored, but just 39-53 against the run line when they are the underdog.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 44-52. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the White Sox are 12-13. Today's over/under line is 8.5 runs, and the under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Drew Thorpe is getting the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made six starts this season and has a record of 3-1 with a 3.58 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting just .157 off Thorpe this season, and he has turned in four quality starts. In his most recent outing, Thorpe finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. So far, he has been better on the road, coming in with a 5.53 ERA compared to 3.0 at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.2 runs per game, which is dead last in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.1 runs per contest. As a team, the White Sox are batting just .220, and their on-base percentage of .282 is also the worst in the league.</p>

<p>Paul DeJong and Luis Robert Jr. are 1-2 on the team in home runs, but both are batting just .224 and .232, respectively. Andrew Vaughn is also near the top of the team's home run list, with 11, but he is batting just .235 for the season. Currently, Martín Maldonado is on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 3/6 with two homers over the team's last three games.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 3rd in the AL Central, one game behind the Twins for 2nd place and five games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Royals are 54-45 overall, and they have gone 18-10 against other teams in the AL Central. The Royals have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 33-18 this season, and they have gone 21-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Royals are 28-15 this year and 26-30 as the underdog. Kansas City has won four straight games as the favorite. So far, they are 19-7 as the home favorite.</p><p>When the Royals are at home, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 31-20. Their average run margin at home is 1.2, and they have covered the run line in their last two home games. As the favorite, they are 23-20 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 34-22.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are playing at home against the Chicago White Sox today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is exactly the combined run average for Royals games this season. Kansas City games have gone over the line in 10 of 29 games where the line was set at 8.5 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 40-56. The Royals have gone under the line in five straight games.</p><p>Seth Lugo will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Red Sox, as he gets the start for the Royals today. In that start, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Before that outing, Lugo had pitched well, picking up the win vs. the Guardians and not giving up a run in six innings of work. He has made 20 appearances this year and has a record of 11-4 with a 2.48 ERA. Lugo's WHIP for the season is 1.09, and he has a batting average allowed of .226. For the year, he has given up 11 homers and is averaging 8.22 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Royals have been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, as they have the 17th best home run total in the league and are 2nd in the league in home runs. As a team, they are averaging 4.6 runs per game and have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. The Royals are also the league's top contact hitting team, averaging just six strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 17 home runs are the best mark on the team and 10th in the league. He is also batting .332 for the season and is currently on a three-game hitting streak. Witt Jr. has gone 11/23 over his last six games, with two homers and five RBIs. Salvador Perez is also batting .283 for the season and has 17 homers, which is also tied for the team lead.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 7/21/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week seven college football matchup between the Ball State Cardinals and Kent State Golden Flashes, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Dix Stadium in Kent. Ball State comes in with a 1-4 record, and Kent State is still looking for their first win of the season. The over/under is at 57.5 points, and the Cardinals are -6.5 point favorites on the road.</p><h3>BALL STATE CARDINALS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dix Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ball State Cardinals winning this one by a score of 28 to 27</li><li>Even though we like the Ball State Cardinals to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kent State Golden Flashes at +6.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ball State Cardinals Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Ball State enters Week 7 with a 1-4 record, ranked 132nd in our power rankings. Their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are slim, at just 0.4%. On the road, they are 0-3, and they’ve gone 0-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Cardinals have been underdogs in all five games, with an average scoring margin of -23.2 points. Their ATS record stands at 2-2, and they’ve covered the spread in one of three road games.</p> <p></p><p>Ball State’s over/under record is 4-0, with their games averaging 73.2 points. This week’s line is 57.5 points, higher than their average line of 55 points, and they’ve exceeded the total by an average of 17.5 points per game.</p><p>Ball State’s offense has been centered around their passing game, ranking 25th in passing attempts per game. They are 20th in completions, averaging 24.2 per game, and 79th in passing yards, with 231.6 yards per game. Overall, they are 67th in scoring, with 25 points per game, and we have them ranked 101st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7.</p> <p></p><p>Kadin Semonza leads the team with 1,133 passing yards and a 67.2% completion rate. He has thrown 11 touchdowns but also has 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 89. On the ground, Ball State is averaging 94.8 rushing yards per game. Braedon Sloan leads the rushing attack with 347 yards.</p><p>Ball State’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 48.2 points per game. In their recent matchup against Western Michigan, they gave up 45 points, including 264 passing yards and 200 rushing yards.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 301.4 passing yards per game against Ball State, completing 73.6% of their passes. The defense has also allowed 215.4 rushing yards per game, facing an average of 31.4 rushing attempts per game, which ranks 32nd fewest in the nation.</p><h3>Are The Kent State Golden Flashes Going Win In At Upset At Dix Stadium</h3><p>Kent State is still searching for their first win of the season, heading into Week 7 with an 0-5 record. They are ranked 134th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Golden Flashes are 0-1 at home and 0-3 on the road this year.</p><p></p><p>They have not been favored in any of their games so far, and their average scoring margin is -36.6 points per game. Kent State is 0-4 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 57.5 points. Kent State’s over/under record is 3-1, with their games averaging 66.2 points per contest. Their average over/under line has been 55.1 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 17.6 points.</p><p>Kent State’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 14.8 points per game, placing them 129th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Their rushing game has been particularly weak, with only 76.4 yards per game. Ky Thomas, their leading rusher, has 139 yards and is averaging 3 yards per carry, with no touchdowns.</p> <p>Quarterback Devin Kargman has thrown for 432 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 71. Kent State ranks 119th in passing yards per game, averaging 160.8. Their third-down conversion rate is just 17.5%. Chrishon McCray leads the team with 309 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Kent State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 51.4 points per game, including 52 points in their recent game against Eastern Michigan. They gave up 489 total yards, with 276 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 294 passing yards per game against Kent State, completing 68.2% of their passes. On the ground, Kent State has allowed 289.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 187th nationally.</p>

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