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Sometimes you just have to write about the big game. We try here at BangTheBook to highlight the low and mid-major conferences as much as possible with our spotlight previews, but today’s mega matchup between Kansas and Baylor is just too big to overlook.

The Jayhawks are a nine-point underdog against the Bears in this matchup and some books, like <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a>, are showing indications of possibly moving the line up to 9.5. The total on the game is 140.5.

To put this in perspective, you have to go back to March 7, 2015 to find a spot when Kansas was an underdog of more than six points in a conference game. That was against Oklahoma on the road. SportsDatabase.com doesn’t even go back far enough to find a nine-point dog role. This is a big line and some rare air for the Jayhawks. For what it’s worth, here are <strong><a href="https://sportsdatabase.com/ncaabb/query?output=default&amp;sdql=team%3DKAN+and+conference+and+line%3E%3D5&amp;submit=++S+D+Q+L+%21++">Kansas’s games at +5 or higher</a></strong> in the last 15 years.

So, yeah, we have to talk about this one.
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> Jayhawks</u></strong></h3>
Is it fair to say that this year’s version of the Jayhawks is good, but not great? The losses have come by 12 to Gonzaga, 25 to Texas, and five to Oklahoma State in Kansas’s most recent game. That road loss at Stillwater saw the Jayhawks shoot 5-of-21 from three for the second time this season. The other time they did that was a three-point win over a Kentucky team having a down year.

The only other performance that bad or worse was in the 25-point loss to Texas when Kansas was 3-of-23 and just 20-of-65 from the field overall. The Jayhawks have played pretty well in most of their games, but it is pretty clear that they aren’t the same caliber of team that Bill Self is used to having in Lawrence.

Of course, all of those narratives could change with a win tonight.

The thing about Kansas this season is that the Jayhawks don’t really stand out in any big way. They’ve played the 28th-ranked strength of schedule and are still a top-30 team in adjusted offensive efficiency and a top-25 team in adjusted defensive efficiency. That being said, they are 211th in 2P% and 118th in 3P% on offense. Defensively, they are above average defending both the two and the three, but don’t really excel in either area.

The Jayhawks are a great offensive rebounding team and Baylor does rank 207th in ORB% against, so some second-chance points could be enough to make this game closer than the line would suggest.
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<h3><strong><u>Baylor Bears</u></strong></h3>
Baylor is a top-five team in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency. They’re also third in the nation at forcing turnovers at 26.3%. Kansas, to their credit, has only turned it over on 18.2% of their possessions, which is above average, though not spectacular. Possessions will be huge in this game.

We already highlighted the chances that Kansas can get some offensive rebounds, but Baylor is eighth in the nation in terms of getting back their misses. Those extra possessions between turnovers and ORebs are a big reason why Scott Drew’s team is off to such a dominant 12-0 start. Baylor is even 10-2 against the spread, though they have played the 118th-ranked schedule and played a much weaker non-conference slate than Kansas.

Baylor has not even played what Bart Torvik would term a “close game”. Baylor’s smallest margin of victory was eight points this past weekend against Texas Tech in a 68-60 win. It was the lowest points per possession output for Baylor of the season with .971, but they still easily came away with the victory. Texas Tech did do well on the offensive glass, which should provide some hope for a well-rested Kansas squad that hasn’t played since last Tuesday.

Baylor is fourth in 3P% in the nation at 42.3% and 37th in 2P% at 55.2%. They take a lot of high-quality shots and rank ninth in eFG%. Kansas ranks 175th in eFG%. Baylor is also the all-around better defensive team. When you add it all up statistically and factor in the bodies of work for the two teams, getting to a spread of -9 isn’t that hard to do.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Credit to Baylor for beating two top-15 opponents in Illinois and Texas Tech, but they’ve played one other top-30 opponent, which was Oklahoma at home, and then one other top-100 opponent in TCU. Kansas has played three teams outside the top-100 and one lower-division team. Will the tougher strength of schedule be a reason to back Kansas?

You’d certainly like to play on a historical outlier like this line, but it is fair to wonder just how good this Kansas team is, as most of their better wins have been close and their losses have not been pretty.

Still, Kansas at +9 is a lot to overlook.
<h4><strong>Pick: Kansas +9</strong></h4>
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<p>The Warriors and Roadrunners are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners will host the game at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. Merrimack College comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +1</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Not only will UTSA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Have a Shot at a Win at Troy?</h3><p>Merrimack College dropped to 0-2 on the season after an 81-74 loss to UMass-Lowell on Monday. The Warriors were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Merrimack led 35-32 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Merrimack put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 9 for 13 from the line.</p> <p>Max Brooks led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Adam Clark added 19 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 40% overall. Quinton Mincey struggled, hitting only 21.4% of his shots, but contributed 11 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. Merrimack held them to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/40 inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Merrimack's defense gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 75% rate. Merrimack allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will UTSA Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTSA fell to the Trojans 86-72 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. Entering as +10.5 point underdogs, the Roadrunners not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-29 at halftime, UTSA scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p><p>UTSA's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 of 28 attempts, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Damari Monsanto hit 6 threes at a 54.5% rate, finishing with 19 points. Amir Spears led the team with 20 points, while Myles Rigsby and Jerrell Bellamy both shot 71.4% from the field.</p><p>UTSA's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, UTSA's opponents shot 55%, hitting 11 of 20. At the free-throw line, they went 19/25, or 76%.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Magic (-511) will host the Bulls (+387) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando is currently favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line for the game is 223.5.</p>

<p>Chicago (8-11) is 9th in the East, while the Magic (12-7) are 3rd. Orlando has won three straight games and is 1st in the Southeast Division. The game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on CHSN.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-97 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Chicago Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 8-11 on the season with a 127-108 win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Chicago, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 19-point victory. The game’s total points of 235 fell short of the 244-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a slow start, trailing 29-21 after the 1st quarter, Chicago dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Washington 40-18. They maintained control in the 3rd quarter, edging the Wizards 35-34, and entered the 4th leading 96-81. The Bulls closed out the game by winning the final quarter 31-27.</p><p>Coby White led the Bulls with 21 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Wizards, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Chicago made 14 threes as a team, shooting 35% from deep and 50% overall from the field.</p> <p>White scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and added 11 more in the 3rd. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 9 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Ayo Dosunmu also added 6 of his 12 points in the final period.</p><p>The Bulls’ defense shined in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 18 points, which helped them secure a 127-108 win over the Wizards. Overall, they held Washington to 108 points on 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Chicago was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the Wizards shot just 27%, making only 10 threes. The Bulls also controlled the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Magic Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 12-7 on the season with a 95-84 win over the Hornets on Monday. The Magic, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 179 points fell well short of the 212.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 25-18 after the 1st quarter, Orlando turned things around, outscoring Charlotte 24-21 in the 2nd and tying 16-16 in the 3rd. They dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Hornets 37-22, thanks in part to an 11-0 run that extended their lead from 64-63 to 75-63.</p><p>Franz Wagner led the Magic with 21 points and 7 assists in their win over the Hornets, scoring 13 of his points in the 4th quarter. Cole Anthony and Moritz Wagner each added 16 points, with Anthony also contributing 8 rebounds.</p> <p>Orlando shot just 39.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, though they did make 12 threes. Jonathan Isaac also came up big in the 4th, scoring 9 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>The Magic put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Hornets to just 84 points in their win on Monday. Orlando gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up after that, allowing just 21 in the 2nd, 16 in the 3rd, and 22 in the 4th.</p> <p>Orlando held Charlotte to 41% shooting from the field, including just 21% from three-point range, where the Hornets made only 7 threes. The Magic also recorded 12 steals and 6 blocked shots in the game.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hokies and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FS1. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Virginia Tech at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hokies Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia Tech fell to Michigan 75-63 on Monday, November 25th, in a home game where they were +10.5 point underdogs. The Hokies not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Virginia Tech struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Virginia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Roddy Gayle Jr. led the Hokies with 20 points, shooting 46.2% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Toibu Lawal added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 shots and making his only three-point attempt. The Hokies did hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24, and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite Virginia Tech's strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 34% shooting, the Hokies gave up 75 points. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting (16/41) and three-point attempts to 23% (4/17).</p> <p>However, Virginia Tech sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 attempts (79%). The Hokies also allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Gamecocks Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>South Carolina dropped their recent game against Xavier, losing 75-66 at home on Monday. The Gamecocks entered the matchup as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point over/under line.</p> <p>South Carolina held a 34-29 lead at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 46 points while scoring just 32 themselves.</p><p>South Carolina's offense managed 66 points in their latest game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 threes (23.5%). Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 51.4% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Gamecocks hit 80% from the free-throw line, going 16 for 20, but only grabbed 4 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Zach Freemantle led the way with 16 points, shooting 6 of 8 from the field. Dailyn Swain added 14 points, while Collin Murray-Boyles and Ryan Conwell each contributed 13, with Conwell struggling, shooting 4 of 14 overall and 2 of 8 from three.</p><p>South Carolina's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 23/54 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 19/37 shooting for 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Carolina held their opponents to 4/17 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 16 for 80%. South Carolina gave up 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Seawolves and Bears face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Brown is favored by -9 against Stony Brook in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES VS BROWN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +9</p><p>This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Brown winning straight-up, we like Stony Brook at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Seawolves Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Stony Brook’s season continued with an 82-63 road loss to Columbia on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Seawolves not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-28 at halftime, Stony Brook allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 152 O/U line.</p><p>Stony Brook's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit 15 of 20 free throws (75%).</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa was a standout, scoring 37 points on 77.8% shooting, including 9 of 13 from three-point range. Kenny Noland added 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while CJ Luster II knocked down 4 of 7 threes.</p><p>Stony Brook's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Seawolves allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 30 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stony Brook's defense gave up 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting clip. They sent their opponent to the line 8 times, where they hit 4 free throws. Stony Brook also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bears Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-76 road win over Canisius on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as -7.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Brown led 35-25 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48 of their own. Despite the win, the Bears will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Brown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 54% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to their 47.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 23 attempts. They also connected on 72% of their free throws, going 18 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Cam Palesse was perfect from the field, hitting all 9 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from deep, finishing with 22 points. Paul McMillan IV led the way with 25 points, while Kino Lilly Jr. added 21, knocking down 5 of 9 three-point attempts. Landon Lewis contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Aaron Cooley chipped in with 13 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown's defense gave up 8 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, an 83% clip.</p>

Stony Brook Seawolves vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-523) will host the Trail Blazers (+395) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 10.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 232.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-105 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers fell to 7-11 on the season after a 123-98 road loss to the Grizzlies on Monday. Portland entered the game as +10.5-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 232, but the teams combined for 221.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 36-24 lead after the 1st quarter. Portland edged the Grizzlies 30-29 in the 2nd quarter but couldn’t build on that momentum. After trailing 92-75 going into the 4th, the Blazers were outscored 31-23 in the final period.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their loss to the Grizzlies, managing just 98 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. They hit only 8 threes, shooting 17.4% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led Portland with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points. Dalano Banton and Jerami Grant each contributed 11 points, with Grant scoring 9 of his points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 123 points on 49% shooting. Memphis scored 36 points in the 1st quarter and added 31 in the 4th. Portland allowed 12 three-pointers, with the Grizzlies hitting 42% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Portland sent Memphis to the line 34 times, where they converted 25 free throws. The Trail Blazers grabbed 25 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They finished with 10 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can Indiana Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 8-10 on the season with a 114-110 win over the Pelicans on Monday. Indiana, playing at home, was favored by 8 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 224 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 227.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run early, but Indiana responded, taking a narrow 87-83 lead into the 4th quarter. Both teams scored 27 points in the final period, allowing the Pacers to hold on for the win.</p><p>Tyrese Haliburton knocked down 9 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 34 points and 13 assists in the Pacers' 114-110 win over the Pelicans. He was especially effective in the 3rd and 4th quarters, scoring 10 points in each.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 17 threes, shooting 36.2% from deep and 47.3% overall. Myles Turner added 17 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter, while Pascal Siakam contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers gave up 110 points to the Pelicans but still managed to come out on top. Indiana allowed 32 points in the 2nd quarter but kept New Orleans to 27 points in the 4th to secure the win. The Pelicans shot 51% from the field overall.</p> <p>Indiana did a great job defending the three, holding New Orleans to just 9 made threes on 27% shooting. The Pacers also sent the Pelicans to the line 19 times, where they hit 11 free throws. Indiana finished with 10 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>On the money line, the Buccaneers are -259 favorites as they head into their week 13 matchup against the Panthers. The game, set for 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 1st at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, will be aired on FOX. The Panthers are +211 on the money line, and the Buccaneers are favored by -6 points. The over/under line is at 46.5 points.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Panthers winning this one by a score of 25 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buccaneers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 5-6 record, the Buccaneers sit 9th in our power rankings and have a 44.6% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2nd in the NFC South, with a 1-2 division record and a 5-3 mark in conference games. Tampa Bay is 3-2 on the road and 2-4 at home.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bucs are 7-4, including three straight wins. They covered in week 12, beating the Giants 30-7 as 6-point favorites. The O/U line was 40, and the teams combined for 37 points. Tampa Bay’s O/U record is 7-4, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Buccaneers are 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.1 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are also 7th in passing yards per game (241.5) and 10th in rushing yards, despite ranking 23rd in rushing attempts. On 3rd down, Tampa Bay has been excellent, converting 50.4% of their attempts, which is 2nd in the league. However, they have struggled in the red zone, ranking 27th in conversion percentage.</p> <p>Baker Mayfield is coming off a strong performance in week 12, throwing for 294 yards on 24/30 passing without an interception. Bucky Irving led the team in rushing with 87 yards on 12 carries, while Mike Evans had 5 receptions for 68 yards. The Bucs scored 23 points in the first half against the Giants, including 16 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>In their 30-7 win over the Giants, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 169 passing yards on 22 completions. They also held the Giants to 76 rushing yards on 20 attempts. Tampa Bay's defense recorded four sacks and hit the quarterback seven more times than the Giants.<p></p>Despite allowing the Giants to convert on 45.5% of their third downs, the Buccaneers kept them out of the endzone and limited their overall yardage to 245. The Giants didn't score a touchdown through the air and averaged only 5.3 yards per attempt.</p><h3>Are The Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Bank of America Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 13, the Panthers sit at 3-8, placing them 4th in the NFC South. After back-to-back wins over the Saints and Giants in weeks 9 and 10, Carolina couldn’t make it three in a row, falling 30-27 to the Chiefs in week 12. Despite the loss, they covered the spread, entering the game as 11-point underdogs.</p> <p>Carolina currently ranks 29th in our NFL power rankings and has just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4-7 against the spread this season and have covered in three straight games. The Panthers have been underdogs in all of their games so far. Their O/U record is 8-3, with their games averaging 48.5 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Panthers sit 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.6 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NFL. They are 31st in passing yards per game with 177.8, despite being 17th in pass attempts. On the ground, Carolina ranks 24th in rushing yards per game, with 107.7, on 23.6 attempts per game. They have struggled on third down, converting just 33.8% of their attempts, but they rank 10th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In their week 12 loss to the Chiefs, the Panthers scored 11 points in the 4th quarter but came up short, losing 30-27. Bryce Young threw for 263 yards and a touchdown, completing 21 of 35 passes. Chuba Hubbard had 58 rushing yards on 16 carries, while David Moore led the team with 81 receiving yards on 6 catches, including a touchdown.</p><p>In their 30-27 loss to the Chiefs, the Panthers' defense allowed Kansas City to convert on 61.5% of their third down attempts. Despite recording five sacks and holding the Chiefs to 226 passing yards, Carolina gave up 165 rushing yards on just 26 attempts, with Kansas City averaging 6.3 yards per attempt on the ground. The Panthers also allowed three passing touchdowns and a 73% completion rate to the Chiefs.<p></p>

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points, and the Orange are the home favorites against the Eagles in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -4</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Boston College Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>As the underdog, Boston College will look to improve their record to 4-2 on the road this season. The Eagles have gone 10-4 overall and 1-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p>

<p>After defeating Georgia Tech 95-87, Boston College has won two straight games and has gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games. For the season, they have a scoring margin of +4.5 on the road.</p><p>Overall, Boston College has an ATS record of 7-7 this season. On the road, they have gone 2-2 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Eagles have a record of 3-2 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Boston College games is 10-3-1. The average scoring total in their games is 153.4 points, and today's over/under line of 156.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 166 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Boston College offense tallied 95 points in a matchup against Georgia Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 55.6%, and they made 12 threes. For the season, the Boston College offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 52% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8 made three's per contest.</p><p>At present, the Eagles' defense is nationally ranked 182nd, allowing 72.9 points per game. In their most recent game, the Boston College defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Georgia Tech knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 87 points.</p><h3>Do the Orange Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Coming off a tough 86-66 loss to Duke, Syracuse is 10-4 overall and 1-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Orange have been a perfect 9-0 when favored this season, and they are 8-1 at home, where they have won five straight.</p>

<p>So far, Syracuse has gone 5-0 in its last five home games. For the season, the Orange have an average scoring margin of +9.3 points per game at home, compared to an average scoring margin of .0 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Syracuse has a record of 5-4 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-5. However, over their last three games at the Carrier Dome, the Orange have gone 2-1 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, Syracuse has a mark of 6-4.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Syracuse is 7-7, and today's line of 156.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149.5). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average of 152 points.</p><p>The Syracuse offense is coming off a game in which they scored 66 points vs. Duke. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.6% while connecting on 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Orange have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 178th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 275th in terms of percentage and 250th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Orange's defense is ranked 152nd in the country at 71.5 points per contest. Against Duke in their most recent game, the Syracuse defense gave up a total of 86 points while allowing Duke to hit 52% of their shots.</p>

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