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<p>The 6th ranked Lakers (-158) are favored by 3.5 over the 10th ranked Spurs (+131) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is 227.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and will be televised on ESPN. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-125 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with Victor Wembanyama points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 7-4 on the season with a 128-123 win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Playing at home, L.A. was favored by 7 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>After a strong 1st quarter, the Lakers fell behind when the Grizzlies went on a 13-0 run. Memphis outscored L.A. in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Lakers rallied in the 4th, outscoring the Grizzlies 37-27 to seal the win.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers to a 128-123 win over the Grizzlies, posting a triple-double with 35 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura contributed 19 points on 85.7% shooting, making 3 threes at 75%.</p> <p>The Lakers connected on 20 threes, shooting 48.8% from deep and 50.6% overall. James scored 10 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Davis added 11 points in the 4th. Hachimura and Dalton Knecht each scored 19 points, with Knecht putting up 8 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Lakers gave up 123 points to the Grizzlies but managed to secure the win. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 38 points. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 27 points to help seal the victory.</p> <p>Defensively, the Lakers allowed Memphis to shoot 47% from the field, including 36% from deep, with the Grizzlies hitting 12 threes. The Lakers also sent Memphis to the line 33 times, where they made 27 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio evened their record at 6-6 with a 139-130 win over the Wizards on Wednesday. The Spurs were favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by nine. The game’s total points of 269.5 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 44.5 points.</p> <p>A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Spurs jump out to a 27-9 lead. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 41-24, and entered the 4th quarter up 108-91. However, Washington outscored San Antonio 39-31 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 50-point performance, including 19 in the 3rd quarter, led the Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Wizards. He hit 8 threes at a 50% rate and shot 62.1% overall. Devin Vassell added 9 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Julian Champagnie scored 6 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>The Spurs connected on 18 threes, shooting 40.9% from deep and 52.2% overall. Wembanyama's 8 made threes were key to the victory.</p><p>Despite giving up 130 points on 51% shooting, the Spurs managed to come away with a win against the Wizards. San Antonio's defense had its best showing in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 24 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 39 points.</p> <p>The Spurs also had trouble defending the three, as Washington hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. San Antonio sent the Wizards to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Spurs finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Bears versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -7 at home against Maine.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears +7</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Quinnipiac winning straight-up, we like Maine at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Black Bears Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Black Bears picked up a 69-67 win over Brown on Sunday, November 10th. Maine, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Maine led 33-29 at halftime and added 36 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 38 points. The total points for the game were 136, falling just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Maine put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field. They hit just 28.6% from three, connecting on 4 of 14 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%. From the line, they made 11 of 15 free throws, good for 73.3%.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. and Jaden Clayton each scored 18 points, with Clayton hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 2 for 2 from three. Lilly went 6 for 14 from deep, finishing with 5 assists. Maine had 10 assists as a team and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Even with Maine shooting 45% from the field, the Black Bears' defense held them to 67 points in their last game. Maine went 16/31 (51%) on two-point attempts and 7/20 (35%) from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Black Bears struggled at the free-throw line, making just 14 of 27 attempts (51%). They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Quinnipiac Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Quinnipiac's season opener against St. John's on Saturday ended in a 96-73 loss. The Bobcats were +20.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>Quinnipiac led 39-35 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 34 points while allowing 61. The Bobcats will need to address their second-half performance as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.7% of their threes (8/30), while connecting on 48.6% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 71.4%, going 15/21.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts. Brady Dunlap was efficient, scoring 20 points on 6/8 shooting, including 5/7 from deep. Ryan Mabrey also hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Deivon Smith contributed 13 points and 10 assists.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense struggled, giving up 96 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 71 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Bobcats gave up 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 22 free throws, an 84% rate.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Minutemen. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Minutemen at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Massachusetts as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Pride Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hofstra pulled off a 49-48 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday, November 13th. The Pride were +5 underdogs going into the game and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Hofstra trailed 24-22 at halftime but outscored Seton Hall 27-24 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (97) fell well below the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 49 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they hit only 28.6% of their threes, going 6-for-21 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they connected on 81.8%, making 9 of 11 attempts.</p> <p>Chaunce Jenkins led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range for a 57.1% mark. Jean Aranguren added 13 points and 6 assists, while Jaquan Sanders contributed 12 points. Dylan Addae-Wusu chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 40% from three.</p><p>Hofstra's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting, with their opponent making 11 of 28 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 8, shooting 47%.</p><h3>Will the Minutemen Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Massachusetts fell to Louisiana Tech 76-66 on Wednesday, November 13th. The Minutemen were +1 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 143.5, with a combined 142 points.</p> <p>UMass struggled in the first half, trailing 45-33 at the break. While they tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points, they only managed to score 33 points themselves, which wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>UMass struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 40.6% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 3 of 13 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they hit just 52% of their free throws, going 13 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Amaree Abram led the Minutemen with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Sean Newman Jr. added 14 points and 12 assists, shooting 50% from three. UMass grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 14 assists as a team.</p><p>Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 76 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Minutemen allowed their opponent to connect on 58% of their two-point attempts, going 18/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Massachusetts gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, 83%.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Betting on today's Terriers and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Duke being favored by -25.5 over Wofford.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wofford Terriers +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like Wofford at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Wofford?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game</h3>  
<p>Wofford dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 71-68 loss to Presbyterian on Wednesday. The Terriers, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points came to 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p>  
<p>Wofford led 40-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 39. Their inability to maintain their lead and defensive lapses were key factors in the loss.</p><p>Kobe Stewart's 26-point performance, featuring 6 threes on 7 attempts, led Wofford to 68 points in their last game. Stewart also grabbed 10 rebounds and shot 57.1% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Wofford hit 45.6% from the field, with a 52.6% effective field goal percentage. They shot 32.1% from beyond the arc and 58.6% on two-pointers, with 16 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Wofford's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. They also went 12/21 from the free-throw line, shooting 57%.</p><h3>Can Duke Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Duke dropped their recent game against Kentucky, losing 77-72 at home. The Blue Devils were -5.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 159.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Duke led 46-37 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 40. This 2nd-half collapse was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>Duke struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 39.4% overall and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 26 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field, though he was just 1 for 5 from deep. Andrew Carr added 17 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Otega Oweh and Tyrese Proctor each knocked down 2 threes, with Proctor shooting 40% from distance.</p><p>Despite Duke's strong defensive effort from beyond the arc, they allowed 77 points in their last game. The Blue Devils held their opponent to 39% shooting overall, with 28 made field goals on 71 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Duke's defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent struggled, hitting just 4 of 23 shots for 17%. Duke also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 70%.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Betting on today's Nets and Celtics game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Celtics hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 226 points, with the Celtics being the favored team playing at home against the Nets.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-102 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Brooklyn?</h3><p>The Nets will face the Celtics bringing in an overall record of 4-4 and a 1-2 record over their previous three games. Currently, the team is 6th in the Eastern Conference as well as 3rd in the Atlantic division.</p><p>Without any losses against the spread, the Nets have an ATS record of 7-0. Carrying an undefeated ATS record, the Nets have a +3.2 scoring margin on the road and -2.0 at home.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Nets' offense concluded with only 100 points against the Clippers. Throughout the game, they made 15/41 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 40.2%. Cam Thomas is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 26.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Mikal Bridges brings a PPG average of 20.4 into the game.</p><p><p>Coming into the game, the Nets' defense is giving up an average of 114.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 62.5% of their games.</p><p>Inside the arc, the Nets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.4% and 33.7% from three-point territory.</p></p><h3>Taking a Look at the Celtics Chances at Home</h3><p>Today, the Celtics are entering the action with an overall record of 5-2 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. During their seven games, the Celtics have gone 5-1 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 0-1 in non-conference matchups.</p><p>So far, Boston is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 2-4. On the road, the Celtics have an ATS record of 1-3, as opposed to a 1-1 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Celtics' offense concluded with only 103 points against the 76ers. Throughout the game, they made 15/47 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.6%. The team's top scorer is Jayson Tatum, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 28.4, while Jaylen Brown also maintains a PPG average of 21.4 leading up to the game.</p><p><p>Boston's defense has been playing well, ranking 9th in the NBA with 108.6 points allowed per game.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.9% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 33.0% from downtown.</p></p>

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