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<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Owls face off at 12:15 ET on CBS. The Owls are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Florida Atlantic is favored by -2.5 at home against Northwestern.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:15 ET on Friday, March 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northwestern Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>The Wildcats come into their 32nd game of the year with a 21-10 overall record. In away games, Northwestern has gone 4-8 this season, but they have a strong 17-4 record when playing at home. As we analyze Northwestern's ATS performance, we find that they hold a 17-14-2 record heading into today's game. In their last ten games, Northwestern has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 31 games, Northwestern comes in with an over/under mark of 19-14-0, with their games averaging 142.3 points per game. The Wildcats' last five games have finished with a combined 136 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 73.7 points per game, the Northwestern had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against Wisconsin and had a field goal percentage of 37.7%. For the season, the Northwestern offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 45%. So far, they have hit 49% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.3 made three's per contest.</p><p>At present, the Wildcats' defense is nationally ranked 92nd, allowing 69.0 points per game. The Northwestern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 70 points and allowed Wisconsin to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Can the Owls Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 32nd game of the year, Florida Atlantic boasts a 24-7 overall record. All of the Owls' games this season have been played on the road. As Florida Atlantic faces Northwestern, their against-the-spread (ATS) record stands at 17-17. In their last ten games this season, Florida Atlantic has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's games have, on average, featured 155.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 19-15-0. Their average over/under line is currently 149.6 points so far. The Owls' have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida Atlantic offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Temple. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.2%, and they made 3 threes. The team's top scorer is Johnell Davis, who enters today's matchup with an average of 18.2, while Vladislav Goldin also carries a PPG average of 15.6 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 220th rank in the nation, allowing 73.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Florida Atlantic's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.7% this season.</p>

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<p>The Lions are favored at -1.5 as they host the Bills at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 15th at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions' money line odds are -129, and the over/under line is set at 55 points. Buffalo's record is not included, and the Lions' record is also missing. The non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>BUFFALO BILLS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 29 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bills Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Despite a 25-point win over the 49ers in week 13, the Bills couldn’t keep their momentum going, falling 44-42 to the Rams in week 14. Buffalo entered the game as 3.5-point favorites but couldn’t hold on for the win. The two teams combined for 86 points, easily surpassing the 50-point O/U line.</p> <p>Heading into week 15, the Bills are 10-3, putting them 2nd in our NFL power rankings. They have a +9.9 scoring margin and are 8-5 against the spread. Buffalo has already locked up the AFC East and has a 100% chance of making the playoffs.</p><p>Josh Allen has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 117 in week 14, with 342 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Rams. He also rushed for 82 yards and 3 touchdowns on 10 carries. Khalil Shakir led the Bills in receiving with 5 catches for 106 yards.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 2nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 30.5, and they are 10th in total yards per game with 355. They are 8th in the league in 3rd-down conversion rate at 43.4% and 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p><p>In their 44-42 loss to the Rams, Buffalo's defense struggled to get off the field, as the Rams converted on 73.3% of their third down attempts. The Bills allowed 320 yards through the air on 23 completions, with the Rams averaging 10.7 yards per passing attempt. Overall, Buffalo gave up 457 total yards, with 137 of those coming on the ground. The Rams ran the ball 42 times and averaged 3.3 yards per attempt.<p></p>Buffalo's defense failed to record a sack in the game and allowed the Rams to complete 76.7% of their passes. Additionally, the Bills gave up two passing touchdowns. Despite a couple of positive stats in the trenches, such as a +2 advantage in QB hits, the Bills couldn't slow down the Rams' high-powered offense.</p><h3>Will The Lions Win At Home Over The Bills?</h3><p>Detroit’s 12-1 record puts them atop our NFL power rankings heading into week 15. The Lions have now won 11 straight games, including a 34-31 victory over the Packers in week 14. This win improved their division record to 4-0, and they are 8-1 against NFC opponents. Our projections give Detroit a 100% chance of making the playoffs and an 89% chance of winning the NFC North.</p> <p>So far, the Lions have an average scoring margin of +14.1 points per game and are 9-3-1 against the spread. They are 8-3-1 ATS as favorites and 1-0 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-6-1, with their games averaging 50.1 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in points per game (32.1) and are 2nd in yards per game (394.8). Despite ranking 22nd in passing attempts, they are 4th in passing yards per game (243.8). Detroit is also 4th in rushing yards per game (151.1) on 32.5 attempts per game. They rank 4th in 3rd-down conversion percentage and lead the league in red zone attempts, though they are 29th in conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jared Goff threw for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14, completing 32 of 41 passes with 1 interception. David Montgomery had 51 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while Jameson Williams led the receivers with 5 catches for 80 yards. Detroit scored in every quarter against the Packers, putting up 10 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>In their 34-31 win over the Packers, the Lions' defense allowed just 199 passing yards on 12 completions. Green Bay managed only a 20% conversion rate on third down and 1 touchdown through the air. Detroit defended the run well, allowing just 99 yards on 24 attempts.<p></p>The Lions' defense also pressured the quarterback, with 4 more QB hits than Green Bay, but they only managed 1 sack. Despite giving up 298 total yards, the Lions were tough in critical situations and limited big plays.</p>

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