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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Tigers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Tigers at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Get ready to place your bets! Florida Atlantic is favored by -1.5 in this American Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 159.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Memphis Possible for the Owls?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic has been a much better team at home this season, going 13-1 compared to 8-5 on the road. They have won 12 straight home games and are 19-6 when favored.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Owls are just 5-5, including a 3-2 mark in their last five.</p><p>Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 13-14 this season, going 5-8 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's over/under record for the season is 14-13 and the average scoring total in their games is 156 points. Today's over/under line of 159.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (150) and they've had 16 games finish with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 158 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida Atlantic offense tallied 80 points in a matchup against SMU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.5%, and they made 7 threes. Vladislav Goldin led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Alijah Martin contributed 20 points for the Owls.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.4 threes per game vs. Memphis. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%.</p><h3>Can the Memphis Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Memphis is coming off a 76-52 win over Charlotte, and they have won three straight games at home. For the season, they are 12-2 at home, compared to 7-6 on the road. As the underdog, they are 2-4, and they have gone 17-4 as the favorite.</p>

<p>On the year, Memphis is 19-8, and they have gone 8-6 in American Athletic Conference games. They are 11-2 in non-conference games, and they have an average scoring margin of +8.6 points per game at home.</p><p>Memphis has not been a good bet this season, going just 9-18 against the spread. They have been even worse at home, posting a 4-10 ATS mark. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Memphis games sits at 15-11-1 and today's line of 159.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games of 151.6. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Tigers' offense finished with 76 points, which is right in line with their current average of 80 points per contest. David Jones is leading the team in scoring at 21.6 points per contest. Jahvon Quinerly has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.3 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Tigers' defense is nationally ranked 266th, allowing 75.6 points per game. Memphis' defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Charlotte offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 52 points.</p>

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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>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Gauchos and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2.5 over UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the UC Santa Barbara Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Santa Barbara fell to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 60-58 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, December 18th. The Gauchos entered the game as +2 point underdogs and the final score resulted in an ATS push. The combined points of 118 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, UCSB allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 points of their own, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara's offense put up 58 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% (6/13) of their threes.</p> <p>Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each contributed 15 points, with Swenson knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. The Gauchos managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting both of their free throw attempts.</p><p>Even though UC Santa Barbara allowed 60 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 47% from the field, connecting on 26 of 55 attempts. The Gauchos struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition hit 21 of 36 for 58%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. The Gauchos sent them to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 3 for 75%. UC Santa Barbara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 91-78 road loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Missouri State trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 15 shots for 40%.</p> <p>The Bears grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each scored 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% overall and Watts hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 91 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bears allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Paladins and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Kansas is favored by -21 against Furman in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>FURMAN PALADINS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins +21</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Furman at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Paladins Find a Way to Win in Lawrence?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman picked up a 61-56 win over Seattle on Tuesday, November 26th. The Paladins were +1 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Furman led 30-26 at halftime and scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 142 O/U line.</p><p>Furman's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 72.2% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 36.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-22 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Paladins dished out 18 assists, with Cooper Bowser and Brayden Maldonado each contributing 4. Bowser also added 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Maldonado chipped in 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Furman’s defense gave up 56 points in their last game, despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where the other team hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 13/18.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s opponents shot 36%, making 8 of 22 three-point attempts. The Paladins also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 11 shots for 61%. Furman limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas Win at Home?</h3><p>The Jayhawks pulled off a 75-72 win over Duke on Tuesday, November 26th. Kansas was +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas led 41-39 at halftime and outscored Duke 34-33 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.1% of their threes (8/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, going 11/12 (91.7%).</p> <p>The Jayhawks dished out 22 assists, with Dajuan Harris Jr. leading the way with 9. Tyrese Proctor contributed 15 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots, while Kon Knueppel added 8 assists despite struggling from deep, missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Kansas gave up 72 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 59% of their shots, going 13/22.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. The opponent also made 13/18 free throws, shooting 72% from the line. Kansas limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Furman Paladins vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Screaming Eagles? Tip off is at at 4:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Southern Indiana is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UT Martin.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UT Martin Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>UT Martin’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 1-8 after a 70-69 loss to Morehead State on Thursday. The Skyhawks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Both teams scored 29 points in the 2nd half, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>UT Martin's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, while their free-throw shooting was a mere 50% (11/22).</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the floor and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting 28.6%, and Matija Zuzic contributed 12 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>UT Martin's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Skyhawks' defense saw the other team hit 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). UT Martin limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Southern Indiana Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Southern Indiana edged out a 77-75 win over Tennessee State on Thursday, December 19th, bringing their season record to 4-5. The Screaming Eagles, who were -4.5 point favorites, won but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-39 at halftime, Southern Indiana outscored Tennessee State 38-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 152 went over the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Southern Indiana's offense put up 77 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 21 of 31 free throws for a 67.7% success rate.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the way with 33 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Southern Indiana's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. They held the other team to 42% shooting on two-point shots, as they went 16 for 38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21, shooting 67%. Southern Indiana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Tigers face off at 1:00 ET on Monu. The Tigers are hosting the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Towson as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 86-84 loss to Fordham on Saturday. Bryant was a +1.5 point underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, exceeding the O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>Bryant trailed 42-36 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Bryant put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 77.4% of their free throws, going 24-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from deep. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists as well.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defense giving up 86 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 of 43 two-point attempts falling for a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Bryant gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Towson?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 3-8 on the season after a 68-67 loss to Robert Morris on Tuesday. Towson, who entered the game as 1.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-24 at halftime, Towson's defense faltered, allowing 44 points in the second half while scoring just 27. This collapse cost them the game and added another loss to their record.</p><p>Towson's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 54.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-11 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Tigers made 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Tyler Tejada led the way with 30 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 57.1% overall. Amarion Dickerson added 18 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from three. Josh Omojafo also contributed, hitting all of his three-point attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. Towson allowed 23 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense saw the other team hit 7 of 18 threes, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Towson gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri 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 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Skyhawks. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Skyhawks at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Stonehill being favored by -7.5 over New Hampshire.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-64 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Hampshire Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats' season struggles continued with a 72-62 loss to Harvard on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-11. New Hampshire, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell just under the O/U line of 136.</p> 

<p>New Hampshire trailed by just one point at halftime, 30-29, but were outscored 42-33 in the second half. Their inability to close the gap in the final period remains a concern as they search for their first win of the season.</p><p>New Hampshire's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 three-point attempts for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 53.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wildcats were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% shooting percentage. Chandler Pigge was a standout performer, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Anthony McComb III led the team in scoring with 21 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>New Hampshire's defense gave up 72 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. The Wildcats struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 53% shooting on 17 of 32 attempts.</p> <p>However, New Hampshire did a good job defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 21%, hitting 5 of 23 attempts. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 13, shooting 92%. New Hampshire allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 78-67 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Wednesday. The Skyhawks were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Stonehill allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Stonehill's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 8 of 20 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from beyond the arc, while shooting 50% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Quincy Clark led the way with 21 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Max Brooks added 18 points, missing just one of his seven shots for an 85.7% shooting performance. The Skyhawks managed only 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 61% on two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 4 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts.</p>

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Flashes and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Alabama as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-57 home win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Golden Flashes, who entered the game as 18-point favorites, covered the spread, while the combined 139 points went over the 127.5-point total.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-24 at halftime, Kent State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 to Mercyhurst.</p><p>Kent State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19-for-24.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Kent State grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Jeff Planutis added 16. Cli'Ron Hornbeak, Marquis Barnett, and Jalen Sullinger each contributed 15 points, with Sullinger hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Kent State's defense giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 28 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Golden Flashes struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 39 attempts, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. Kent State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 9-2 on the season with a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Crimson Tide didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Alabama’s offense exploded for 62 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 52 points to North Dakota.</p><p>Alabama put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 75.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, hitting 8 threes at a 44.4% clip. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each added 23 points, with Nelson grabbing 10 rebounds. Alabama also pulled down 16 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents hit 17 threes on 41 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/8 from the free-throw line.</p>

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinals and Huskies. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Huskies at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Northern Illinois being favored by -1 at home against Ball State.</p><h3>BALL STATE CARDINALS VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies -1</p><p>This game will be played at NIU Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Off a Win at Dekalb?</h3><p>Ball State has not been playing well recently, as they have lost three straight games. Their record for the season is 12-13, including a 4-8 mark in Mid-American Conference games. They have gone 8-5 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Cardinals have struggled, going 4-8. Their average scoring margin in these games is -5.8 points per game. They are coming off a 80-59 loss to Miami (OH) and have gone 1-2 in their last three road games.</p><p>Ball State's ATS record this season is 13-10, including a mark of 6-6 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cardinals have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Ball State's over/under record this season is 11-11-1. So far, the average point total in their games is 145.7, which is slightly higher than the average over/under line of 143.8. This year, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 145.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Ball State offense put up just 59 points vs. the Miami (OH) RedHawks. Overall, they are now averaging 74.1 points per game which is 197th in the country. Offensively, the Cardinals have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 178th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 52nd in percentage and 159th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Ball State defense is giving up an average of 71.2 points per contest. Ball State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Miami (OH) offense to knock down 51% of their shots on their way to putting up 80 points.</p><h3>Will Northern Illinois Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After losing their most recent game to Kent State by a score of 85-47, the Northern Illinois Huskies have an overall record of 9-16 this season. In Mid-American Conference play, they are 3-9, and their record at home is 4-6. As the favorite, they are 3-1, and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>So far, the Huskies have played 25 games, and their record against non-conference opponents is 6-7. On the road, Northern Illinois has gone 3-10, and their average scoring margin in these games is -10.6. They have lost two games in a row on the road.</p><p>As the favorite, Northern Illinois has gone 2-2 against the spread this season and 6-4 over their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Huskies have an ATS record of 3-7 this year and are just 2-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Northern Illinois is 0-3. So far this season, their over/under record is 12-11. In their games, the average scoring total is 152.9 points compared to an average over/under line of 151.7. Today's over/under line is set at 145.5 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Northern Illinois offense tallied 47 points in a matchup against Kent State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 34.8%, and they made 4 threes. Ethan Butler led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, David Coit contributed 14 points for the Huskies.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northern Illinois defense is giving up an average of 78.4 points per contest. Northern Illinois' three-point defense is currently 156th in the country at 7.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.6% of their shots vs. Northern Illinois.</p>

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