<p>Betting on today's Bengals and Bears game? Catch the action at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Northern Colorado is favored by -7.5 vs. Idaho State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of Colorado Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Colorado winning straight-up, we like Idaho State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bengals Chances on the Road</h3><p>Idaho State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Northern Arizona on Thursday. The Bengals entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Idaho State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lumberjacks 46-31. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Idaho State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 5 of 13 three-pointers, hitting 38.5% from deep, while shooting 48.8% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Bengals made 15 of 25 attempts, finishing at 60%.</p> <p>Dylan Darling led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, hitting 2 of 2 from three-point range. Carson Towt added 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Jayden Jackson contributed 15 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Jake O'Neil also grabbed 15 boards, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field.</p><p>Idaho State's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bengals limited their opponent to 41% shooting, with 13 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Idaho State's defense gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 for 57%. The Bengals allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northern Colorado Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bears improved to 6-5 on the season with an 89-72 home win over Weber State on Thursday, January 2nd. Northern Colorado entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>After jumping out to a 48-29 lead in the first half, the Bears scored 41 points in the second half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points on 58.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and 66.7% of their twos (18/27).</p> <p>The Bears also connected on 81% of their free throws (17/21) and dished out 23 assists. Isaiah Hawthorne and Trevor Hennig each scored 17 points, with Hennig shooting 71.4% from the field and 75% from deep.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 58% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 30 of their 51 shot attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they shot 50%, knocking down 12 of 24 threes. They also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, an 81% clip.</p>

Idaho State Bengals vs Northern Colorado Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The money line odds for Thursday's Cubs vs. Giants matchup are close, with the Cubs being at -110 compared to the Giants at -108. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and this NL matchup can be seen on MLBN.</p>

<p>First pitch from Oracle Park is set for 3:45 PM ET, and the forecast for Thursday's game calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the mid 50's. Shota Imanaga is starting for the Cubs, and he is facing off against Jordan Hicks. The Giants are on a three-game winning streak and are 4th in the NL West, while the Cubs are 5th in the Central with an overall record of 37-44.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Thursday, June 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Francisco picked up a 4-3 win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a three-run 2nd inning and scored the game's go-ahead run in the 5th. As for the Cubs, they scored one run in the 4th and added their final two runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Hayden Birdsong only went 4 2/3 innings for the Giants but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Luke Jackson got the win out of the bullpen, and Camilo Doval got the save. Drew Smyly took the loss for Chicago, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>Luis Matos and Michael Conforto each homered for the Giants, while David Villar scored twice and drove in a run while going 1/3. Seiya Suzuki hit a home run for the Cubs, going 1/4.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is on the road today for the final game of their series vs. the Giants, and they are looking to snap a four-game losing streak, which includes losing the first three games of this series. The Cubs are 5th in the NL Central at 11 games behind the Brewers. So far, they are 9-17 against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>At 37-44 overall, the Cubs have really struggled to get going this year, as they are below .500 at the midway point of the season. Chicago has dropped four straight on the road, and they are 15-26 on the road this year. As the favorite, the Cubs are 19-20 and 18-24 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 9-14-2.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid team to bet on the run line when they are the underdog, as they are 28-14 on the run line in those games. They are also 23-18 on the run line on the road this season.</p><p>The Cubs have played in 53 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which is 65.4% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 34-44. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 8-10. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Giants on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 2.96. Imanaga's WHIP for the season is currently 1.10. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up 10 hits, 10 earned runs, and three homers in three innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Imanaga has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 4-1 and 3.11 ERA compared to 3-1 with a 4.87 ERA at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been pretty inconsistent this season, as they are just 20th in the league in runs per game at 4.1. At home, they have been a little better at 4.3 runs per contest. The Cubs are also near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and OPS. However, they have been good at working the count, as they are 5th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has been a bright spot for the Cubs in terms of power, as his 15 home runs are the best on the team and 10th in the league. However, he is batting just .204 for the season. Morel has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/20 with two homers over his last six games. Cody Bellinger has also been swinging a hot bat, going 8/21 in his last six games.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is hosting the Cubs today with an overall record of 39-42, which has them 4th in the NL West. The Giants are 11.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Giants have taken three straight games, and they lead the Cubs 3-0 in the series.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 23-17 this year, and they are 16-25 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 41 games, going 23-18 in those games. As for their matchups as the underdog, the Giants are 16-24 this year. San Francisco has won four straight games at home and has an overall series record of 12-11-2, but they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Giants win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.3 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.7 runs per game. As a result, their overall run line record is just below .500 at 39-42. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 21-20 vs. the run line, compared to 18-22 at home.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are home to the Chicago Cubs today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Giants have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 44-35. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 18-12. Overall, 55.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Jordan Hicks gets the start for the Giants today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Cardinals. In that start, he gave up five earned runs in four innings of work and took the loss. Looking back over his last four starts, Hicks has allowed at least two home runs in three of them. So far this season, he has given up a total of eight home runs. Hicks' ERA for the season is 3.24, along with a record of 4-4. His WHIP for the season is 1.28. Out of his 16 starts, Hicks has three quality starts and is averaging 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Giants are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been pretty consistent at home and on the road, averaging 4.3 and 4.5 runs per game, respectively. San Francisco comes into the game with a team batting average of .245, which is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos has been a bright spot for the Giants this season, as he is batting .294 and leads the team with 10 home runs. However, he has hit just .184 over his last nine games. Thairo Estrada and Matt Chapman are tied for 2nd on the team with nine homers and are both batting just .234. Estrada does lead the team with 39 RBIs, while Chapman is 3rd on the team with 33 RBIs.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 6/27/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

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<p>Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Rays and Phillies has a first pitch of 6:40 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -204 compared to the Rays at +172. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Shane Baz will start for the Rays, and he is facing off against Zack Wheeler. Tampa Bay is 71-74 this season, while the Phillies are 87-58 and have won two straight. Philadelphia leads the NL East, while the Rays are 4th in the AL East. BSSUN is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Philadelphia cruised to a 9-4 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a huge 8th inning, scoring five of their nine runs. As for the Rays, they scored their final run in the 6th. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -181 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ranger Suarez got the start for the Phillies, going just 5 1/3 innings while giving up four runs and striking out two. He did not factor into the decision. Jose Alvarado got the win out of the bullpen. Richard Lovelady took the loss for the Rays out of the bullpen. </p>

<p>Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber each homered for the Phillies, while Bryce Harper went 4/5 with three runs scored. Cal Stevenson also had a two RBI game at the plate.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are two games below .500 at 71-74, and they trail the Yankees by 12 games in the AL East. Currently, they are 4th in the division, two games behind the Red Sox for the 3rd spot in the AL East. So far, they have gone 19-24 against other teams in the AL East.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 37-38 this year and 34-36 on the road. As the underdog, the Rays are 36-44 this year, and they are 35-30 when favored. Tampa Bay has dropped two straight games, and they are just 4-6 across their last ten.</p><p>When the Rays are on the road, they have a run line record of 40-30. Their average run margin is -0.4 for the season, and they have a run line record of 74-71. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 2.8, while in their losses, their average run margin is -3.5. As the underdog, they are 50-30 on the run line, while as the favorite, they are 24-41.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road today against the Philadelphia Phillies. The O/U line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.1 runs per game. The Rays have an over/under record of 65-72 on the season, and when the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone 23-25. Overall, 57.2% of their games this season have had higher O/U lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Shane Baz gets the start for the Rays today as he faces the Phillies on the road. So far this season, he has made 10 starts and has a record of 2-3 with a 3.27 ERA. Baz's WHIP for the season is currently 1.24. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts and is coming off a rough outing against the Orioles, where he took the loss. In that game, Baz went six innings and gave up two earned runs on three walks and a homer. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts.</p>
<p>Yandy Diaz has been one of the few bright spots in the Rays lineup this season, as he is batting .280 and has gone 10/25 in his last six games. Over this stretch, he has hit two home runs and has six RBIs. Jonny DeLuca has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/31 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 28th in the majors. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average. So far, they have been a better road team in terms of scoring runs, averaging 3.9 runs per game.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Philadelphia has an overall record of 87-58, and they lead the NL East by eight games over the Mets. The Phillies have taken two straight games and are favored to win today's game, as they are 74-43 as the favorite this year. At home, the Phillies are 49-25, and they have won four straight at home.</p>

<p>So far, the Phillies are 25-17 against other teams in the NL East. They have an overall series record of 25-16-7, and they are 8-2 across their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Phillies are 71-74 against the run line this season, including a 34-40 mark at home. They have a run differential of +0.8 runs per game overall, +0.5 on the road and +1.2 at home. They have covered the run line in 37 of 71 games on the road. They are 56-61 against the run line as the favorite and 15-13 as the underdog. They have covered the run line in their last game as the favorite.</p><p>Today's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays features an over/under line of 7.5 runs. This season, the Phillies have played in 106 games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 73.1% of their games. Their combined run average for the season is 9.0 runs per game, and their over/under record is 68-70 overall.</p><p>Right-hander Zack Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Rays at home. Wheeler has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 14-6 with an ERA of 2.59. Coming into the game, he has a WHIP of .96 and has turned in 22 quality starts. Wheeler's ERA at home is 2.53, and he has a record of 9-3 at home. In his last outing, Wheeler gave up just one earned run in six innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up two earned runs in three straight outings.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the top offenses in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per game. The Phillies have a team batting average of .260, which is 4th in the league, and are also among the league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging.</p>

<p>Kyle Schwarber has been on a tear for the Phillies, hitting seven home runs over his last eight games while batting .452 over that stretch. Schwarber's 35 homers this season is 7th best in the league, and his 95 RBIs is the best mark on the team and 9th in the MLB. Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm are also having strong seasons, with Harper batting .291 with 26 homers and Bohm hitting .290 with 13 homers.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/11/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Broncos and Cowboys face off at 8:30 ET on MWN. The Cowboys are hosting the game at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY. Boise State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</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 +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Broncos Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Boise State improved to 9-3 on the season with a 73-71 road win over San Jose State on Saturday. The Broncos were favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 144 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 142.5.</p> <p>Boise State trailed 35-28 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 45-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Boise State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes in total. At the free-throw line, the Broncos shot 72.7%, hitting 8 of 11 attempts.</p> <p>Tyson Degenhart led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% from the field and 44.4% from three. Josh Uduje added 22 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. Boise State also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the win.</p><p>Boise State's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, connecting on 25 of their 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Broncos' defense saw the opposition hit 8 of 20 shots, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 76%. Boise State allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Wyoming Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wyoming improved to 7-5 on the season with a 66-63 win over Nevada on Saturday. The Cowboys were +5.5 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Wyoming led 26-24 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Wyoming's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 48.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.2%, thanks in large part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts. They also connected on 91.7% of their free throws, making 11 of 12.</p> <p>Obi Agbim led the way with 18 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 57.1% from three, hitting 4 of 7 attempts. Nick Davidson, Kobe Sanders, and Touko Tainamo each added 15 points, with Tainamo hitting 2 of 3 threes and Davidson making 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Wyoming's defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 48% from the field. The Cowboys gave up 11 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 52% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Wyoming also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts, shooting 91% from the stripe. The Cowboys allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with the Wildcats being the favored team playing at home against the Terrapins.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats -6</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Villanova pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Maryland Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Maryland will be playing their fourth game of the season today and they currently have a 1-2 record. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Maryland has gone 0-5. As Maryland enters today's game, they have a 0-3 ATS record. Looking back at their last ten games, including the previous season, Maryland has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Maryland's games have averaged 125 points per game with the average over/under line being 134.5 points. When analyzing the Terrapins' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 62 points per game and an over/under record of 0-5.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Maryland offense put up just 63 points vs. the UAB Blazers. Overall, they are now averaging 64 points per game which is 378th in the country. One area that the Maryland offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 137th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 40%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maryland defense is giving up an average of 61.0 points per contest. The Maryland defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed UAB to connect on 1 threes.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Villanova is getting ready for their fourth game of the season, entering with a 2-1 record. So far this season, the Wildcats have been the betting favorite in all three of their games. As of today's game, Villanova has a 1-2 record against the spread. Looking back over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Villanova is sitting at 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Villanova has an over/under record of 2-1-0, with their games averaging 147 points per game on average. The Wildcats have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 78 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Villanova offense ended with 72 points against Penn. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34.9% and made 9 threes. Justin Moore is leading the team in scoring at 18.7 points per contest. TJ Bamba has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.3 going into the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Villanova defense has been performing well, ranking 47th in the country at 65.3 points allowed per contest. Villanova's three-point defense is currently 43rd in the country at 8.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.2% of their shots vs. Villanova.</p>

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Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Paladins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins are hosting the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Furman is favored by -3 to win at home against East Tennessee State.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins -3</p><p>This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Paladins.</li><li>Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will East Tennessee State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 70-52 win over The Citadel on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were -16 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>ETSU led 36-22 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point shots (17/33).</p> <p>The Buccaneers grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. At the free-throw line, they connected on 18 of 27 attempts, shooting 66.7%. Jaden Seymour led the team with 15 points, while Cam Glover added 13, and John Buggs III contributed 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Buccaneers allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Paladins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman dropped to 11-3 on the season after an 81-62 home loss to Wofford on Monday. The Paladins, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Furman trailed 40-20 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Furman's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Dillon Bailey was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 16 points and 6 boards, while Charles Johnston contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Furman gave up 81 points in this one, despite holding the opposing team to just 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense limited their opponents to 8 made threes on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Falcons and Cardinals face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals are hosting the game at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Bowling Green is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference contest against Ball State. The game's over/under currently sits at 148.5 points.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS BALL STATE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ball State Cardinals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Worthen Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALL STATE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Ball State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Bowling Green Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Through 20 games this season, Bowling Green has an overall record of 14-6 and a record of 5-3 in Mid-American Conference play. The Falcons have lost two straight games, and they come into today's game as 1.5-point favorites. So far, they have been favored in 11 games, going 9-2 in those contests.</p>

<p>On the road, Bowling Green has gone 3-3 this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is -5.5 points per game. In their last game, the Falcons lost to Toledo by a score of 88-72. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 3-7, and their record over their last five road contests is 3-2.</p><p>On the season, Bowling Green has an ATS record of 8-10 and vs. the spread as the favorite they are 5-6. Their ATS mark on the road is 2-4 and their last 10 favorite ATS record is 4-6.</p><p>So far this season, Bowling Green's over/under record is 12-6. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (147.8). In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 165 points.</p><p>The Falcons' offense wrapped up their last game with 72 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 76.5 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Falcons have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 222nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 289th in percentage and 211st in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Falcons' defense is positioned 161st in the country, permitting 71.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. Toledo, the Rockets finished with a field goal percentage of 55% and a total of 88 points vs. Bowling Green.</p><h3>Do the Cardinals Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Ball State comes into this game as a slight underdog, with a record of 11-9 compared to Bowling Green's 14-6. The Cardinals have won two straight games, including their most recent matchup against Northern Illinois, 81-71.</p>

<p>At home this season, Ball State has gone 6-3, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 7-3. For the season, they have a scoring margin of +6.0 points per game at home.</p><p>Ball State has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 12-6 overall. They have been even better vs. the spread as the underdog, going 6-2. At home, the Cardinals have an ATS record of 7-2 this year and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Ball State's over/under record for the season is 9-8-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 145.7 points. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.6). So far, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-0-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 154 points.</p><p>The Ball State offense is coming off a game where they scored 81 points against Northern Illinois. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.2% and connected on 8 threes. One area that the Ball State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 86th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 46%.</p><p>The Cardinals' defense is presently ranked 122nd nationally, allowing an average of 70.0 points per contest. So far, the Ball State defense is giving up an average of 6.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.7 times per game (554th).</p>

Bowling Green Falcons vs Ball State Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/30/24