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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Flames? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL. Drake is favored by -6.5 in this Missouri Valley conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 131.5 points.</p><h3>DRAKE BULLDOGS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 3:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Drake Win on the Road?</h3><p>Drake improved to 10-0 on the season with a 65-46 win over Belmont on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Drake took control early, leading 39-21 at halftime. The second half was more evenly matched, with Drake outscoring Belmont 26-25. The game’s total points of 111 fell well short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They hit 56.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs shot 73.3%, making 11 of 15 attempts. Bennett Stirtz led the way with 20 points and 4 assists, while Daniel Abreu added 15 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Drake's defense gave up 46 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 47% from the field on 24/51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18/32 shooting, which is 56%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Drake's defense held their opponent to 6/19 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11, shooting 73%. Drake gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Flames Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>UIC improved to 6-4 on the season with a 73-67 win over Illinois State on Sunday. The Flames were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 35-33 at halftime, UIC turned things around in the second half, outscoring Illinois State 40-32. The total points for the game came in just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>UIC's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field. They hit 47.1% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-17, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Flames connected on 77.3% of their attempts, making 17 of 22. Malachi Poindexter led the team with 20 points, while Sasa Ciani added 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor.</p><p>Despite UIC's defense holding their opponent to 67 points, the Flames couldn't capitalize offensively. They shot 39% from the field, connecting on 23 of 58 attempts.</p> <p>UIC found more success inside, hitting 53% of their two-point shots (17/32), but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 26 threes (23%). They also went 15/21 from the free-throw line, a 71% clip, and gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Drake Bulldogs vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Penguins in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 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 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>The Red Wings enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Penguins Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500, bringing their record to 17-16-5. As -1.5 goal favorites, Pittsburgh covered the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the 3rd period, when Christian Dvorak found the net for Montreal.</p><p>Sidney Crosby opened the scoring for the Penguins, netting his 4th goal of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his 5th on a power play at 1:20 in the second. Blake Lizotte sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season, at 19:15 in the third period.</p> <p>The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They finished with 4 assists, including Kris Letang’s 3rd and Erik Karlsson’s 7th on Crosby’s second goal. Lars Eller picked up his 3rd assist on Lizotte’s empty-netter.</p><p>The Penguins' defense will look to build on a strong performance, where they allowed only one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic finished with 25 saves and a 96.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came 5:32 into the 3rd period.</p><h3>Does Detroit Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 14-18-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>The Red Wings fell behind in the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two goals in the second period turned things around. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the lone goal scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both goals came on power plays in the second period, at 12:11 and 5:22.</p> <p>Detroit took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways. Alex DeBrincat recorded his 4th assist of the season, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th. The first period ended scoreless for the Red Wings before Larkin's two goals in the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Raiders and Cougars face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars are hosting the game at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and BYU is favored by -3.5 vs. Texas Tech in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like Texas Tech at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Texas Tech Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Texas Tech improved to 10-3 on the season with a commanding 93-65 road win over Utah on Saturday. The Red Raiders entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the combined score of 158 points went over the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Leading 47-36 at halftime, Texas Tech's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 46 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>Texas Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 58.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69%, thanks to 68.8% shooting inside the arc and 46.2% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>The Red Raiders dished out 22 assists, with Darrion Williams contributing 9 of them, along with 19 points. Elijah Hawkins knocked down 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Christian Anderson hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 65 points, Texas Tech's defense held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with a 55% success rate on two-point attempts (16/29). From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Texas Tech's opponent shot 57%, hitting 15 of 26 attempts. The Red Raiders also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will BYU Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>BYU’s season record dropped to 10-3 after a tough 86-55 road loss to Houston on Saturday. The Cougars entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>BYU trailed 39-22 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>BYU struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 37.5% (18/48). Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they shot 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 15, good for 73.3%.</p> <p>Emanuel Sharp and Terrance Arceneaux both went 5/9 from the field, with Sharp hitting 4/8 from deep and Arceneaux going 4/5 from three. Trevin Knell also made 4 threes, shooting 66.7% overall, while Mylik Wilson was perfect from the field, including 2/2 from beyond the arc.</p><p>BYU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, BYU's opponents hit 16 threes on 34 attempts, shooting 47%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%. BYU allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. In this Big 12 matchup, Arizona is favored bt -2.5 vs. West Virginia. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Arizona Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona improved to 8-5 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +3 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> <p>Arizona led 39-26 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Arizona put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Carter Bryant was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from deep, while Dillon Mitchell shot 75% overall. Dan Skillings Jr. led the team with 18 points, and Jaden Bradley added 15 on 5-for-9 shooting.</p><p>Arizona's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a 39% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team making 20 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% success rate. The opposing team also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 23 attempts, or 52%. Arizona gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 11-2 on the season with a 69-50 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Mountaineers, who were -8 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>West Virginia dominated the first half, leading 46-19 at the break. However, they scored just 23 points in the second half while allowing 31 points to the Cowboys.</p><p>West Virginia put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they shot 60% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall and 30% from three. Jonathan Powell added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Marchelus Avery struggled from deep, going 3 for 11.</p><p>West Virginia's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. They gave up 12 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia's opponent hit 11 of 30 threes, shooting 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 20 times, making 12, for a 60% success rate. West Virginia allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Arizona Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>From Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, we have the White Sox and Royals facing off in an AL Central matchup. This one gets started at 8:10 PM ET and NBCS is carrying it on TV. The White Sox are 27-71 overall, and they are 5th in the AL Central, while the Royals are 3rd in the division at 52-45. </p>

<p>The money line odds have the Royals at -204 compared to the White Sox at +172. Friday's over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the forecast in Kansas City calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. Michael Wacha is starting for the Royals, and the White Sox are going with Chris Flexen.</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 8:10 ET on Friday, July 19th.</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><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, Andrew Benintendi went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs. The White Sox also got a good start from Jared Shuster, going 1 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. However, they went on to allow nine runs in the 7th and 8th innings.</p>

<p>Chad Kuhl took the loss out of the bullpen for the White Sox, as Chicago allowed four runs in the top of the 8th. Heading into this game, the White Sox were at +141 on the money line.</p><p>Chicago is on the road today, and they are looking to bounce back from four straight losses, and they are just 27-71 this season. The White Sox are 32.5 games out of the AL Central lead, and they are 5th in the division. So far, they have gone just 8-25 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The White Sox have really struggled at home this year, going 17-34. On the road, they are just 10-37. This season, they are only 5-3 as the favorite but have really struggled as the underdog, going 22-68. Chicago's overall series record is 6-23-2, and they have dropped four straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the White Sox have been a better bet as the underdog than as the favorite, going 39-51 overall. The White Sox are 20-27 against the run line on the road this season, and they have failed to cover in their last two road games. In their wins, the White Sox have an average run margin of +3.0, while in their losses, it's -3.6.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 44-50. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, but when the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit 12 times and the under has hit 11 times. The White Sox have played 75 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs or fewer, and 20 games with lines set at 8.5 runs or more.</p><p>Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Royals on the road. So far this season, he has made 18 starts and six of them have been quality starts. Flexen's record for the season is 2-8, and he has an ERA of 4.83. In his last outing, Flexen took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Flexen's ERA at home is 5.56, compared to 5.31 on the road.</p>
<p>Chicago comes into today's game with the league's worst on-base percentage, OPS, and home runs. Their team batting average of .220 is also 19th in the league. As a team, they are averaging just 3.2 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the MLB. This is a trend that has continued at home and on the road, as they are 30th and 29th in both categories, respectively.</p>

<p>Paul DeJong and Andrew Vaughn are the White Sox's top home run hitters this season, but both players are batting under .240 for the season. DeJong has gone deep 16 times, while Vaughn has 11 homers. DeJong is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 37. Luis Robert Jr. is also near the top of the team's home run leaderboard, and he is on a three-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Red Sox scored a run in the bottom of the 9th. Kansas City was the +123 underdog on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Brady Singer had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on eight hits and issuing three walks. The Royals also wasted a big game from Salvador Perez, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/4.</p><p>Kansas City is 52-45 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL Central. Currently, they trail the Guardians by seven games heading into today's game vs. the White Sox. The Royals dropped the last two games of their series with the Red Sox. So far, they have gone 16-10 in AL Central matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 31-18 this year, and they are just under .500 at 21-27 on the road. As the home favorite, the Royals have gone 17-7 this year, and they are 26-15 overall as the favorite. Kansas City is coming into this one having won two straight as the favorite.</p><p>The Royals have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 55-42 overall. They have been especially good at home, where they are 29-20 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +0.6, and they have been even better at home, with a +1.1 run differential per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 34-22 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>The Royals are home today against the White Sox, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. This season, Kansas City games have averaged 8.5 runs per game, and their over/under record is 40-54. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 10-17. The over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 29 of their games this season, accounting for 29.9% of their games. Their current under streak is at three games.</p><p>Michael Wacha gets the start for the Royals today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. Against the Cardinals on July 10th, he went 5 innings, giving up 3 earned runs, and 1 homer. Looking back further, Wacha has turned in a quality start in seven of his 16 outings and has a record of 6-6 with a 3.83 ERA. Wacha's ERA at home is 4.35, compared to 4.11 on the road. Overall, he has been pitching well lately, allowing one earned run in three straight outings.</p><p>As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. At home, they are even better, averaging 5.2 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .247, which is 8th in the league, and have the 11th best slugging percentage in the MLB. The Royals are one of the best teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts, but they don't draw many walks.</p>

<p>Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. have been two of the Royals' top power threats this season, with Perez leading the team with 17 homers and Witt Jr. right behind him at 16. Witt Jr. has been especially hot of late, going 15/37 in his last nine games, with three homers and seven RBIs. Perez is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 7/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Cardinals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -3.5 vs. Clemson in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>CLEMSON TIGERS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Grab a Win in Louisville?</h3><h3>Clemson Tigers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Clemson improved to 12-3 this season with an 80-68 home win over California on Saturday. Despite being -14.5 favorites, the Tigers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Clemson led 39-36 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Cal 41-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Clemson's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 62% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70%, with the team hitting 71.9% of their two-point attempts and 44.4% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 30 points on 11-of-15 shooting, and Ian Schieffelin added 21 points, hitting 8-of-10 shots. Chase Hunter contributed 19 points and 6 assists, and the Tigers finished with 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Clemson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 71% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Clemson's defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, with the other team shooting 44% from deep. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws, an 83% clip. Clemson gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cardinals Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Louisville improved to 10-5 on the season with a 70-50 road win over Virginia on Saturday, January 4th. The Cardinals entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 130.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Louisville led 32-27 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Louisville put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 49.1% in effective field goal percentage. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 19 attempts, good for 36.8%, while knocking down 13 of 14 free throws for a 92.9% success rate. The Cardinals also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Andrew Rohde led the way with 16 points, shooting 50% overall and 40% from three. Reyne Smith and Aboubacar Traore each added 15 points, with Smith hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, and Traore connecting on 6 of 10 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Louisville's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, where the other team shot only 19%, making just 5 of their 26 three-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Louisville sent their opponent to the stripe only 6 times, where they converted 5 of those attempts. The Cardinals also controlled the boards, allowing just 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Clemson Tigers vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>The 2021-2022 CBB season continues Saturday, February 5, with the West Coast Conference showdown at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California, so we bring you the best Loyola Marymount vs. Saint Mary’s betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>The Lions face off against the Gaels for the second time this season. Back on January 22, Saint Mary’s dismantled Loyola Marymount 83-51 as 7-point road favorites with a total of 127.0 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Gaels are firm double-digit favorites for this one at home, so let’s take a closer look.</p>



<h2 id="loyola-marymount-lost-four-in-a-row">Loyola Marymount lost four in a row  </h2>



<p>The Loyola Marymount Lions (9-11; 6-13 ATS) are coming off a heavy 79-60 defeat at the Santa Clara Broncos this past Thursday. Stan Johnson’s boys extended their losing streak to four games, recording the fifth consecutive ATS defeat.</p>



<p>The Lions didn’t stand a chance of upsetting the odds against Santa Clara. They fell apart down the stretch, allowing the Broncos to score 44 second-half points. On the other side of the ball, the Lions made only 37.9% of their field goals and 28.0% of their triples (7-for-25).</p>



<p>Loyola Marymount fell to 2-6 in the conference play. The Lions are No. 207 in the latest NCAA NET Rankings and No. 192 in the KenPom rankings. Their defense has been a big issue all season long, as the Lions surrender 104.6 points per 100 possessions (217<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 46.3% shooting from the field (329<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2 id="saint-mary-s-won-six-straight">Saint Mary’s won six straight    </h2>



<p>The Saint Mary’s Gaels improved to 18-4 straight up and 14-6-1 ATS on the season following a 75-54 thrashing of the Portland Pilots this past Thursday. Playing as 14.5-point home favorites, the Gaels covered for the fourth straight contest, outscoring the Pilots by 15 points in the second half.</p>



<p>Senior guard Logan Johnson (10.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG) dropped 17 points on Portland. He’s one of four Gaels who average points in double figures. Senior forward Matthias Tass leads the way with 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest, while senior G Tommy Kuhse adds 10.2 points and 3.4 assists a night.</p>



<p>Saint Mary’s sits at the second spot of the West Coast Conference standings with a 6-1 record. The Gaels score 109.4 points per 100 possessions (64<sup>th</sup> in the nation) and surrender only 89.7 in a return (13<sup>th</sup>). They are No. 22 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 20 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Loyola Marymount:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-7 ATS in the last eight games overall</li><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games against the West Coast Conference&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Saint Mary’s:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-0-1 ATS in the last six games overall</li><li>8-2 ATS in the last ten games against Loyola Marymount&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-loyola-marymount-vs-saint-mary-s-pick">Loyola Marymount vs. Saint Mary’s Pick</h2>



<p>I won’t overthink this matchup. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Gaels hammered the Lions on the road, 83-51, so I’m backing them to cover on the home court as well. Also, the Gaels have owned the Lions over the last ten years, winning their previous 19 encounters.</p>



<p>Saint Mary’s is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games against Loyola Marymount. The Gaels are one of the best defensive units in the country, so they shouldn’t have too many problems covering a huge spread.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Saint Mary’s -16.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>I’ve mentioned the Gaels’ excellent defensive rating. They allow only five triples per game (10<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 15.4 attempts (4<sup>th</sup>). The Gaels have yielded 57 or fewer points in three of their previous four showings, so I’m going with the under.</p>



<p>The Lions’ D is a problem in this matchup. Hopefully, they’ll improve this time around. The Lions average just 66.3 possessions per 40 minutes (239<sup>th</sup> in the country), while the Gaels register only 63.8 (335<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 128.0 points at -110</strong></p>

Loyola Marymount vs. Saint Mary’s Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/5/22

<p>Betting on today's Yellow Jackets and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Syracuse is favored by -1.5 vs. Georgia Tech in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Yellow Jackets Defense Show Up in Syracuse?</h3><h3>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia Tech improved to 8-7 on the season with an 85-64 win over Boston College on Saturday, January 4th. The Yellow Jackets, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Tech led 44-31 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 41-33. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p><p>Georgia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 58.5% and an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They shot 63.9% from two-point range and 47.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 17 three-point attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was lacking, as they connected on just 55.6% of their attempts, going 15 for 27 from the line.</p> <p>The Yellow Jackets dished out 19 assists, with Javian McCollum contributing 4 assists to go along with his 20 points on 6 of 9 shooting. Lance Terry also added 20 points, while Chad Venning chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Duncan Powell was efficient from three-point range, hitting 3 of 4 attempts and finishing with 11 points on 4 of 5 shooting overall.</p><p>Despite Georgia Tech's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Yellow Jackets allowed 31 field goals on 53 attempts, with their opponent shooting 58% from the field.</p> <p>Georgia Tech's defense gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (63%) and 8 threes on 17 attempts (47%). Their opponent also shot 15/27 from the free-throw line, hitting 55% of their free throws.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Orange?</h3><p>Syracuse's season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 6-8 after a 90-74 road loss to Florida State on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 164, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 155.5.</p> <p>Syracuse trailed 36-34 at halftime but couldn’t keep up in the second half, allowing 54 points while scoring 40. Defensive lapses and an inability to slow down Florida State’s offense were key factors in the loss.</p><p>Syracuse put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 40% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, and they connected on 70.6% of their free throws, going 12 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Chris Bell was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 18 points. Daquan Davis also scored 18, while Donnie Freeman and Taylor Bol Bowen each contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, with Freeman shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>Despite Syracuse's defensive efforts, they allowed 90 points on 53% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective inside, converting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 23/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 74%. Syracuse allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Lobos and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on CBSS. New Mexico is favored by -7.5 in this Mountain West conference contest against Wyoming. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Wyoming pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lobos Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Lobos improved to 11-3 on the season with a narrow 82-81 win over Nevada on Friday. Despite being -6 favorites, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>New Mexico trailed 37-34 at halftime but tightened their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 36 to edge out the win.</p><p>The Lobos put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 18 attempts (27.8%), but were strong inside, connecting on 58.1% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 31 of 41 attempts, good for 75.6%.</p> <p>Kobe Sanders led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from the field. Nelly Junior Joseph and Donovan Dent each added 20 points, with Junior Joseph shooting 87.5% and grabbing 10 rebounds. Nick Davidson contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>New Mexico's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field on 23 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 31 shooting, good for 58%.</p> <p>From three-point range, New Mexico held their opponent to 5 of 18 shooting, or 27%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they hit 31 free throws at a 75% rate. New Mexico also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Win at Home?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wyoming improved to 8-6 on the season with a 70-65 road win over Air Force on Saturday. The Cowboys entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 135 went over the O/U line of 129.5.</p> <p>After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Wyoming clamped down defensively, holding Air Force to 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Wyoming's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 69.2% from beyond the arc, knocking down 9 of 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%.</p> <p>Wesley Celichowski led the way with 19 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field, while Kobe Newton hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 16 points. Dontaie Allen was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Wyoming's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 65 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cowboys allowed their opponent to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 28 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wyoming's defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They did manage to limit damage at the free-throw line, where their opponent shot just 38%, hitting 5 of 13. The Cowboys gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

New Mexico Lobos vs Wyoming Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Heading into game three of this American League matchup, it will be Cristian Javier on the mound for the Astros (84-68, 38-39 home), facing off against the Orioles (95-56, 50-26 away) and Kyle Bradish. Find out my prediction for today's Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game in Houston.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros -113</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 2:10 ET on Wednesday, September 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>In their five most recent games as the favorite, the Orioles have gone just 1-4 straight-up.</li><li>Houston is on a four game winning streak when the underdog.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .214 against Cristian Javier in his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES ON A RUNLINE WIN STREAK</h3><p>Baltimore head into today's game seeking their 5th straight win and are in 1st place in the AL East. On the road, Baltimore is 50-26 and 45-30 at home. With an overall record of 95-56, the Orioles have a series win percentage of 68% (30-14-4).</p><p><p>The Orioles will turn to starter Kyle Bradish, who has an 11-7 record over 27 appearances this season. His ERA is 3.12, with a K/9 of 8.84, and his FIP stands at 3.41 alongside an OBP of .280.</p></p><p>Kyle Bradish was dealt the loss in a 4-3 defeat to the Rays in his most recent start. Despite going seven innings, he allowed four runs on seven hits.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Orioles' offense is 10th in batting average, leading to an average of 6.2 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 6th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .753 on 180 (11th). On average, they have struckout 8 times per game compard to 3.1 walks.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been a key factor in the Baltimore offense this season, boasting a .261 batting average and .500 slugging percentage. Over the Orioles' last ten contests, Henderson has been at the forefront of their offensive production, leading the team in hits with a .325 average.</p><h3>WILL THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Astros take on the Orioles sitting in first place in AL West on an overall record of 84-68. Overall, they have played in 48 series, going 26-18-4. This season, they have put together a 46-29 record on the road and 38-39 at home.</p><p><p>Cristian Javier has had a solid season thus far, with 28 appearances and a 9-4 record. His ERA of 4.74 is accompanied by an impressive 138 strikeouts, averaging 8.49 K/9. On the road, he has gone 4-2 with an ERA of 5.83, while at home he is 5-2 with an ERA of 4.61. His slugging percentage allowed is .428 and his WHIP stands at 1.29.</p></p><p>Cristian Javier's most recent outing resulted in a loss against the Royals, as he allowed three runs on five hits over five innings.</p><p>Having gone deep 10 times in their last five games, the Astros are 1st in that span. At 5.2 runs per game, Houston is 5th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .260 while hitting a total of 211 home runs (5th).</p><p>The Astros' Alex Bregman is their leader in hits this season, boasting a .267 batting average. His slugging percentage is .447 and on-base percentage is .367 entering the game.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/23

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