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<p>Week 8 Sunday Night Football brings the NFC showdown from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, so we have prepared the best Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings betting pick and odds along with the latest team news, stats, and betting trends.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>, the Cowboys are 3-point road underdogs at the moment, while the Vikings sit at -150 moneyline odds with a total of 52.5 points. These two NFC foes meet for the third straight season after splitting their previous two encounters. Last year, Dallas beat Minnesota 31-28 as a 7-point road dog.</p>



<h2 id="h-the-cowboys-could-miss-dak-prescott">The Cowboys could miss Dak Prescott  </h2>



<p>The Dallas Cowboys (5-1; 6-0 ATS) are coming off a bye, but their QB status is still murky. Dak Prescott is struggling with a calf injury, and his eventual absence would be a massive kick in the teeth for the Cowboys’ prolific offense.</p>



<p>"It's not fully my decision because there is a bigger picture. It's more than just one game," Prescott said. "I don't want this to linger past this week."</p>



<p>The Cowboys are riding a five-game winning streak, leading the NFL in points scored (34.2) and total yards gained per game (460.8). Prescott has been outstanding, tossing for 1,813 yards, 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while the Cowboys’ ground game is one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2021 season, no doubt.</p>



<p>Dallas is racking up 164.3 rushing yards per game (2<sup>nd</sup> in the league), and both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard are doing a tremendous job. They’ve already combined for seven touchdowns and 1,107 yards from scrimmage.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Vikings hope to stay on the winning path following a bye   </h2>



<p>The Minnesota Vikings (3-3; 3-3 ATS) enjoyed a bye in Week 7, as well as their next rivals did, and Mike Zimmer’s boys will search for their third consecutive victory Sunday against the Cowboys. They have some injury worries, too, as DT Michael Pierce will probably miss his third straight game, but LB Anthony Barr, RB Alexander Mattison, and WR Adam Thielen all practiced Thursday.</p>



<p>Over their previous two outings, the Vikings have outlasted Detroit as 10-point home favorites, 19-17, and Carolina as 2.5-point road underdogs, 34-28 in overtime. Back in Week 6, Minnesota nearly blew an 11-point lead, allowing the Panthers to force overtime, while they had a 16-6 fourth-quarter lead against the Lions in Week 5.</p>



<p>After missing the Lions game due to an injury, Dalvin Cook had 29 carries for 140 yards and a TD against the Panthers. Kirk Cousins has been solid thus far, throwing for 1,769 yards, 13 touchdowns, and only two interceptions, while Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen have combined for 935 receiving yards and eight scores. The Vikings are tallying 24.5 points per game (14<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) on 414.2 total yards (5<sup>th</sup>).</p>



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



<p><strong>Dallas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games against the NFC South</li></ul>



<p><strong>Minnesota:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games played in October&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2>Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings Pick</h2>



<p>The Cowboys opened as 2.5-point favorites, but Dak Prescott’s questionable status caused a big swing. I lean the Vikings, though making a side bet seems ridiculous with Prescott’s appearance in limbo. Dak is a game-changer, and the Cowboys look like a legitimate Super Bowl contender with him under center.</p>



<p>Still, the Cowboys’ defense has some work to do, and the Vikings certainly possess enough firepower to take full advantage of Dallas’ leaky secondary. If they manage to slow down the Cowboys’ rushing, the Vikings will stand a chance.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Minnesota Vikings -3.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Cowboys’ offensive line has been spectacular so far this season. The Vikings surrender 128.0 rushing yards per game (26<sup>th</sup> in the NFL), so the Cowboys should find a way to move the ball even if Dak Prescott hits the sideline.</p>



<p>On the other side, the Cowboys are yielding 86.2 rushing yards (5<sup>th</sup>) and 295.0 passing yards per game (28<sup>th</sup>). They will struggle to deal with Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, while the Vikings have allowed just nine sacks through their first six games (tied-3<sup>rd</sup> in the league).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 52.5 points at -110</strong></p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Lumberjacks face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Rolle Activity Center in Flagstaff, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Arizona as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146 points.</p><h3>INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rolle Activity Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cardinals Defense Show Up in Flagstaff?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Incarnate Word improved to 2-0 on the season with a decisive 92-64 win over UAPB on Saturday. The Cardinals were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 156 fell just under the O/U line of 159.</p> 

<p>After leading 39-36 at halftime, Incarnate Word clamped down defensively, allowing just 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 53 of their own.</p><p>Incarnate Word's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 92 points with a 55.6% field goal percentage and a 63.5% effective field goal rate. They connected on 68.6% of their two-point attempts and hit 39.3% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>The Cardinals dished out 23 assists, with Jalin Anderson leading the way with 10. Jordan Pyke was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 8 of 9 shots, while Dylan Hayman knocked down 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 18 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Incarnate Word's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Cardinals allowed a 55% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 35 of 63 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Incarnate Word's defense gave up 24 of 35 two-point attempts, a 68% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 28 shots, or 39%. The Cardinals also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 73%. Incarnate Word allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Northern Arizona?</h3><p>Northern Arizona pulled off a 60-57 road win over Pacific on Thursday, November 14th. The Lumberjacks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they came away with the victory.</p> <p>After leading 30-24 at halftime, Northern Arizona scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 117 fell well below the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Northern Arizona's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 16.1% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they connected on 64.3% of their free throws.</p> <p>Elias Ralph led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 60% from three. Trent McLaughlin added 22 points, but hit just 2 of 11 from deep, finishing with 35% shooting overall.</p><p>Northern Arizona's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (20/51). They limited two-point shooting to 40%, with the opposition hitting 12 of 30 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Arizona allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9, shooting 56%. The Lumberjacks gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Chanticleers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Coastal Carolina as the -2.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139 points.</p><h3>IU INDY JAGUARS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jaguars Grab a Win in Huntsville?</h3><p>The Jaguars faced a tough road matchup against Iowa State on Monday, losing 87-52. Entering the game as +34.5 point underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 145.</p> <p>Trailing 49-29 at the half, the Jaguars struggled to find their footing in the 2nd half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 38. It was a challenging outing for IU Indy, who will look to regroup after this loss.</p><p>In their latest game, the Jaguars managed just 52 points, shooting 34.6% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 7-for-9 from the line.</p> <p>Offensively, they recorded 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 with 10 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>IU Indy Jaguars struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they went 7/25 from three-point range. IU Indy also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 75%. The Jaguars gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Chanticleers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina's season continued with a 71-53 home loss to Jacksonville State on Sunday, November 17th. The Chanticleers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Coastal Carolina struggled early, trailing 38-21 at halftime. Although they scored 32 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 33 points from Jacksonville State after the break.</p><p>Coastal Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 35.8%. They hit 34.8% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and managed only 7 of 14 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Jaron Pierre Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 11 of 19 shooting, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Koree Cotton added 13 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Noah Amenhauser and Denzel Hines each contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 71 points, Coastal Carolina's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they limited their opponent to 11/30 shooting, or 36%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Coastal Carolina allowed 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 7, shooting 50%. Coastal Carolina gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

IU Indy Jaguars vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Vikings and Panthers game? Catch the action at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Milwaukee as the -5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 162.5 points.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -5</p><p>This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State picked up an 85-76 win over San Diego on Tuesday, November 12th. The Vikings, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Portland State built a big lead by halftime, going up 51-33, but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points went over the 157-point line, finishing at 161.</p><p>Portland State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They hit 47.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 17 attempts, and went 15 for 25 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Jaylin Henderson led the way with 23 points, while Keyon Kensie added 20. Steven Jamerson II was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Kody Clouet struggled, hitting just 2 of 11 shots.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 25 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 23 of 47 shots for 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Vikings held their opponent to just 2 of 13 shooting, or 15%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 24, shooting 70%. Portland State also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Panthers?</h3><h3>Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Panthers pulled off an impressive 80-74 win over Duquesne on Tuesday, November 19th. Milwaukee was a +7 underdog heading into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Milwaukee led 37-28 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, while Duquesne put up 46. The total points for the game were 154, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Milwaukee's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 80 points with a 51.9% field goal percentage and a 57.7% effective field goal rate. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 30 attempts, good for 63.3%.</p> <p>Kentrell Pullian led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 60% from three. Jake DiMichele added 21 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots, while Tre Dinkins III contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 threes. Jamichael Stillwell grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with 11 points.</p><p>Milwaukee's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opponent shot 55%, hitting 16 of 29 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 9 for 31, shooting 29%. Milwaukee also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Milwaukee gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>The Tar Heels and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. North Carolina is the -15.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Hawaii. The over/under for the game is set at 153 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina dominated the Eagles on Friday, November 15th, with a 107-55 win at home. The Tar Heels, who were -25 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>After leading 43-34 at halftime, UNC’s defense stepped up, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 64 points themselves.</p><p>North Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 107 points on 59% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, thanks in large part to their 74.4% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 22 threes, good for 31.8%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, connecting on 28 of 34 attempts for 82.4%.</p> <p>Jalen Washington and Elliot Cadeau both scored 18 points, with Washington going a perfect 6 for 6 from the field. Cadeau also added 8 assists. Matt Rogers contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Seth Trimble and RJ Davis each added 13 points, with Trimble shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Tar Heels couldn’t slow down their opponent, who scored 55 points while shooting 59% from the field. North Carolina struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 29/39 shooting for 74%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tar Heels gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. Their opponent also capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 28/34 for 82%. North Carolina allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rainbow Warriors Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rainbow Warriors picked up a 73-68 win over Weber State on Sunday, November 17th. Hawaii was favored by 6 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the over/under line of 134.</p> 

<p>Hawaii found themselves trailing 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half. They held Weber State to just 19 points after the break while scoring 26 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Blaise Threatt and Tanner Christensen combined for 52 points in Hawaii's recent game, with Threatt scoring 27 and grabbing 9 rebounds, while Christensen shot 90.9% from the field, finishing with 25 points. As a team, Hawaii shot 43.1% overall, with a 20% mark from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Hawaii's effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 65% of their 40 attempts. The team recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 14 assists, with Threatt adding 3 assists to his standout performance.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, Hawaii allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. At the free-throw line, Hawaii's opponents shot 65%, making 26 of 40 attempts. Hawaii also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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Remember at the beginning of the season we were talking about how bad the Ottawa Senators were? Clearly this was one of the real disaster areas of the NHL season.

But is it possible that the Senators are now turning this thing around a little? Well, judging from their performance last time out against the Vancouver Canucks the other night, they look that way.

Can they do it again? They'll try, at 10:08 PM ET at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>OTTAWA SENATORS at VANCOUVER CANUCKS</strong></span>
10:08 PM ET - Rogers Arena, Vancouver

<strong>Money Line:</strong> Canucks -140 / Senators +120
<strong>Total:</strong> Over 6 Goals -110 / Under 6 Goals -110
<strong>Puck Line:</strong> Canucks -1.5 Goals (+170) / Senators +1.5 Goals (-200)

When the Senators lost 13 of their first 15 games, there were plenty of calls for the head of coach DJ Smith. The team could not defend. And they weren't so good on the offensive end either.

But you know, sometimes things turn around for a team, particularly when there are a group of young kids who are just trying to come together.

And it can be said that the Senators are starting to turn the corner.

As is the case in Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, there are instances where a team takes to "tanking" in an effort to get the higher draft pick, since they are looking at more in the way of long-term prospects than anything in the short term. And the Senators, who are part of the seven-team North Division - made up of all the Canadian franchises - are in last place, too far out to make a playoff run.

But over their last 30 games that are an even 14-14 in regulation time (they've lost twice in extra time), so at the moment, are they all that far behind a lot of middle-of-the-road teams, even some that might be ticketed for the playoffs?

This team is clearly not jumping in the tank. They haven't given up. In fact, their players are talking about going to the arena every night and having fun.

Certainly the 3-0 win over the Canucks on Thursday night has to be considered "fun." They got an other-wordly performance by goaltender Matt Murray, who was part of two Stanley Cup-winning team with the Pittsburgh Penguins but is still only 26 years of age.

Murray is not having a great season - his save percentage is under the .900 mark, for example - but after an injury absence, he has come back looking like a changed guy. Murray is 3-0-1 in his last four games, with a pair of shutouts, and he's had a .967 save percentage over that time.

He's got better defense in front of him than he did before, and on four different occasions when Vancouver had a man advantage the other night, he turned them back.

Ottawa had lost all five meetings with the Canucks, but the results were different in the two "series" they've had. The first time around, in January, they lost three games by a combined score of 16-3. But the two losses that took place in March were both tied at the end of regulation time. And then came the shutout win.

Vancouver still has a playoff chance, theoretically. They were sidelined for about three weeks by the NHL and its COVID protocols, so they have five games in hand on fourth-place Montreal, which is ten points ahead of them in the standings. But this is one of the least explosive teams in the NHL. And maybe they're not at a point of "sharpness" after just three games back in action, although admittedly two of those were wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were perhaps caught sleeping.

This may not be a bad price for us to take a shot with the underdog.

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<p>The Warhawks and Demons are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Demons will host the game at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139 points, and Northwestern State is favored by -5 vs. Louisiana-Monroe.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons -5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Warhawks Win on the Road?</h3><p>Louisiana-Monroe dropped a close one at home to Southeastern Louisiana on Monday, losing 70-67. The Warhawks came into the game as +2 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, the Warhawks made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 41-34. However, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 40% of their threes, going 8-for-20, but struggled at the free-throw line, making just 9 of 20 attempts (45%).</p> <p>Coltie Young led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep and shooting 63.6% overall. Jakevion Buckley added 16 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Sam Hines Jr. contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Warhawks allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/33 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Warhawks' defense allowed 8/20 shooting, or 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 9, shooting 45%. Louisiana-Monroe gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Demons?</h3><p>Northwestern State fell 77-75 to Rice on Saturday, November 16th, in a closely contested road game. The Demons were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, keeping the game tighter than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 27-25 at halftime, Northwestern State scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but Rice edged them out by scoring 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Northwestern State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 42.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, despite struggling at the free-throw line, where they shot just 52.6% (10/19).</p> <p>Jon Sanders II led the way with 27 points, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three-point range (4/8). Kellen Amos contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Love Bettis knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.</p><p>Northwestern State's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Demons' defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 27 three-point attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 26 free throws, a 68% rate. Northwestern State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Northwestern State Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Knights versus the Jaspers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY. In this non-conference matchup, Army is favored by -2.5 against Manhattan. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Jaspers.</li><li>Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Army?</h3><p>Army improved to 3-1 on the season with an 84-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday. The Black Knights were -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p> <p>Army took control early, leading 41-31 at halftime. They added 43 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39, to secure the win.</p><p>Army put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, with a strong 54.8% shooting inside the arc. The Black Knights hit 66.7% of their free throws and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, dishing out 16 assists as a team.</p> <p>Terrence Brown led the way with 26 points, shooting 52.6% overall and 42.9% from three. Josh Scovens added 21 points, while Jalen Rucker contributed 19 points despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 12.5% from deep. Jorn Everson was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 13 points in just 11 minutes.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 70 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 31 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they were effective, hitting 54% of their two-point shots, going 23 for 42.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team shot 29%, making 8 of 27 attempts. Army also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 for 66%. On the boards, Army allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Manhattan Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Manhattan dropped an 85-82 decision to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game where they were favored by 1.5 points. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>The Jaspers found themselves in a 52-39 hole at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 43 of their own. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Manhattan's offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 52.2% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.</p> <p>Terrence Brown led the way with 28 points, shooting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Will Sydnor added 22 points, and Brayden Reynolds was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 15 points.</p><p>Manhattan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Jaspers allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 22/41 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Manhattan's opponent connected on 10 of 23 shots, good for 43%. The Jaspers also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws (68%).</p>

Army Black Knights vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Butler is favored by -11.5 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-61 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</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>Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Merrimack College fell 74-63 to Rutgers on Wednesday, November 20th. The Warriors, who were +19.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the 134.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack trailed 37-30 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37. Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance against a strong Rutgers team was better than anticipated.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a strong 55% shooting on two-pointers but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 threes (16.7%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they were perfect, going 7 for 7. Ace Bailey and Adam Clark led the way, with Bailey scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Clark added 22 points and 6 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Warriors gave up 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, also at a 41% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws, or 73%. Merrimack allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler picked up an 81-70 win over SMU on Friday, November 15th. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Butler led 36-33 at halftime and outscored SMU 45-37 in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 157.5, but the teams combined for 151 points, falling just under the total.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for 79.2%.</p> <p>Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held them to 37% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 13 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Butler gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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It is Thursday and we’ve got a lot of college basketball games on the betting board as teams head into the stretch run of the regular season. Unfortunately, we’re looking for a bounce back as DePaul was not competitive at all against Creighton last night in a 24-point loss.

That leaves us at 2-1 for the week going into the 25th, as we take a look at the spotlight game between Belmont and Eastern Kentucky. The Bruins are favored by 7.5 on the road with a total of 160.5 per the folks over at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a>.
<h3><strong><u>Belmont</u></strong><strong><u> Bruins</u></strong></h3>
This will feel a bit like déjà vu as far as spotlight game previews are concerned. This was a game that we highlighted back on February 11. It was played in Nashville and Belmont was favored by 11.5 with a total of 159.5. Not much has really changed except the venue as it appears that the only difference in the line is home court advantage.

What also hasn’t changed for Belmont is that the Bruins are still undefeated in conference play. Belmont’s lone loss came in a 96-83 game against Samford back on December 5. They’ve won 21 straight since, including 18 league games in the OVC. They’ll have road games against Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State in hopes of entering the OVC Tournament unblemished.

In the first meeting between these two teams, Belmont had a lot of success on offense with 1.166 points per possession on a 33-of-63 night from the floor. The Bruins racked up 92 points and the game went over the total. As far as conference play goes, that was a middle-of-the-pack type of performance in the offensive halfcourt for Belmont.

This is a team that leads the conference in 2P% at 62.7% and is third in 3P% at 36.4%. They’ll run if you want them to, as they rank third in adjusted tempo as far as OVC teams go. Belmont has been a solid defensive team in the league as well, holding opponents to a 45.4% mark on two-point shots with the conference’s second-best eFG% defense.
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<h3><strong><u>Eastern Kentucky</u></strong><strong><u> Colonels</u></strong></h3>
Since that Belmont loss, Eastern Kentucky has won four of five. The lone loss came against SEMO State in a 94-72 shellacking. The Colonels allowed 1.223 PPP in that game as SEMO State just couldn’t miss. The 14 treys made by the home team in that game were the most all season by far. Eastern Kentucky got revenge two days later with a 22-point win of their own.

This Eastern Kentucky team is a good one and a young one. Most of the standout players are underclassmen with the exception of a few juniors, so this may be a measuring stick game for next season based on how EKU has performed this year. The Colonels are third in adjusted tempo overall and has been pretty efficient offensively with a 51.3% eFG% that ranks 103rd in the nation.

In league play, specifically, EKU wins the turnover battle most nights. They are second in TO% on offense and first in TO% on defense. They are also the best team in the conference at shooting threes with a 38.8% clip. They are also 11th in 2P% at 49%, so that will be an area of the team that needs some attention on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal for an up-and-coming head coach in A.W. Hamilton.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
The first Belmont/EKU was played to 79 possessions, the fastest regulation game in conference play for Eastern Kentucky up to that point. They repeated it again the next game against Tennessee State. Belmont started extremely fast and never really let up, so free throws never even became a big part of the equation with 27 total attempts between the two teams.

Belmont has Morehead State on deck with what they expect to be a perfect OVC record in tact, so I do worry about a little bit of a look-ahead factor here, but in the first game, it was such a blowout that both teams emptied the benches. Belmont star Nick Muszynski only played 23 minutes. EKU’s top guys were all under 30.

I’m looking for points again tonight. Belmont scored 92 the first time and will expect to be able to outscore EKU to victory again here. The total only adjusted one point. Typically blowouts are good for unders, but the first game still went over. I’m expecting a closer game here, but an over all the same.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 160.5</strong></h4>
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