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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</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.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

Here is a look at six of the best horse racing sportsbooks that you are going to find in the industry.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Looking to win big? The Red Raiders and Aggies face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. The Aggies are hosting the game at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. In this non-conference matchup, Texas Tech is favored by -1.5 against Texas A&M. The over/under for the game is 141 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M Aggies +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is It the Red Raiders Game to Lose on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Red Raiders improved to 7-1 on the season with a 76-62 win over DePaul on Wednesday. Playing at home, Texas Tech entered the game as -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 38-37 at halftime, Texas Tech's defense stepped up in the second half, holding DePaul to just 25 points while scoring 38 themselves. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Texas Tech put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, with strong two-point shooting at 58.5% (24/41), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.5% (13/17) of their attempts.</p> <p>Chance McMillian led the way with 22 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 40% from three. Darrion Williams added 20 points and 6 rebounds, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jacob Meyer was efficient from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 14 points in 18 minutes.</p><p>Despite Texas Tech allowing 62 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposition, who shot 50% from the field, connecting on 29 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Red Raiders gave up 58% shooting, with the other team hitting 24 of 41 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech fared better, holding the opposition to 29% shooting, as they made just 5 of 17 attempts. The Red Raiders also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 76%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Texas A&M?</h3><p>Texas A&M improved to 7-2 on the season with a 57-44 win over Wake Forest on Tuesday. The Aggies, playing at home, were -9.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Leading 29-26 at halftime, Texas A&M's defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 18 points while scoring 28. The total points for the game were 101, well under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Texas A&M's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 38.8%. They hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-22 from deep, while their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis led the Aggies with 19 points, despite shooting just 31.8% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Wade Taylor IV added 15 points, connecting on 4-of-9 threes, and contributed 4 assists.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 38% shooting. They limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 5 threes on 22 attempts.</p> <p>Even with 13 offensive rebounds given up, the Aggies kept their opponent in check, who shot 82% from the line, making 14 of 17 free throws.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cornhuskers versus the Racers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS MURRAY STATE RACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Murray State Racers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 9:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MURRAY STATE RACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Racers.</li><li>Not only will Murray State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cornhuskers Make it Happen in Honolulu?</h3><p>Nebraska improved to 7-2 on the season with an 85-68 home win over Indiana on Friday, December 13th. The Cornhuskers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread. The total points for the game were 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Nebraska led 44-41 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 41 of their own.</p><p>Nebraska's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 61.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.4%, thanks in part to their 57.1% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 14 attempts.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, despite hitting just 1 of 4 from deep. Nebraska finished with 16 assists, with Williams contributing 5 dimes.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. The Cornhuskers allowed a 61% shooting performance, with 30 made field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Will Murray State Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Racers fell to 5-4 on the season after an 84-74 loss to Indiana State on Wednesday. Despite being -3 favorites, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 158, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Murray State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 41-26 at halftime. They picked up the pace offensively in the second half, scoring 48 points, but their defense allowed 43 points, preventing a comeback.</p><p>Murray State's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they hit 76.9% of their free throws, going 20-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>Samage Teel led the way with 26 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 57.1% from three-point range. Kylen Milton added 18 points, while JaCobi Wood contributed 15 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Murray State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Racers gave up 9 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts. Murray State allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Murray State Racers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

The fact that the Oklahoma City Thunder have been a nice surprise has been widely-discussed. It seems Chris Paul is exerting some veteran influence over yet another team.

BetAnySports customers are still waiting to see who the first-round playoff opponent for OKC is going to be, and perhaps that matter will be cleared up a little more on Wednesday night, as the Thunder clash with the Miami Heat in a game scheduled for 8 PM ET at The VISA Athletic Center near Orlando.

You really do kind of wonder what real difference it makes if a team is seeded third, fourth, fifth or sixth in the West, since they are going to have to beat whoever is ahead of them anyway if they want get to the Finals. That being said, Utah is just a half-game back of them. And if everything ended right now, OKC would face Houston in the first round. With no home court edge in the bubble, however, it doesn't matter a lot whether you are the higher-seeded team in the West, other than the Lakers' matchup against whichever team emerges as the #8.

Darius Bazley is getting a real opportunity to show what he can do. The rookie who skipped college in order to train on his own and wound up the 23rd overall selection in the draft has responded by turning in strong games back-to-back, scoring 23 and 22 points, respectively, against Washington and Phoenix. For what it's worth, the only two rookies for the Thunder who have tallied 20 in consecutive games were James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

Dennis Schroder is back with his team in the bubble, after having left it to be at home for the birth of a child. Because he faces a mandatory quarantine, he won't be able to play for the Thunder until Game 1 of their first playoff series.

On Monday, playing on the back end of one of those back-to-back situations, OKC got off to a 14-point lead at the end of the first quarter, but got mauled the rest of the way by the Phoenix Suns, who have been on a bit of a rampage in the bubble. In all fairness, the 128-101 defeat came with the minutes being spread out rather liberally by coach Billy Donovan.

On the Heat injury report, <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>patrons can see that reserve forward KZ Okpala is out due to "personal reasons" while Kelly Olynyk is available to play even with his thumb injury. Rookie Kendrick Nunn is "self-isolating" after having left the bubble and then returning, so for the time being the shooting guard is not expected to play, but that could change before game time.

Miami found itself tied at 48 at the half against Indiana on Monday, but then pulled away for a 114-92 win. TJ Warren, who had been tearing everything up for the most part, was held to just 12 points for the Pacers, due in no small part to hounding from defensive stopper Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, a couple of the young guys were prominent for the Heat off the bench. Tyler Herro had 17 points in 25 minutes, while Derrick Jones Jr. played just 21 minutes and tallied 18 points. They were among seven double-figure scorers on this particular day, and will obviously play a big role in Erik Spoelstra's rotation once the playoffs begin.

Goran Dragic seems to like his role off the bench, but with Nunn out he stepped in and had 11 points, six rebounds and nine assists. He'd missed the previous game with a sprained ankle. There's been speculation that he might wind up in a starting role once the post-season begins.

The Thunder are still the NBA's pointspread leaders at 43-27 ATS, but Boston is nipping at their heels, due to OKC's 3-3 spread record in the bubble. But Miami hasn't been a bunch of world-beaters in this setting (3-3 SU), and let's not forget that they were not sensational when not at the "Triple-A" this season (just 14-19 SU before the break). Both of these teams bring balance, but the Thunder may have a little more in the tank. And with all their comeback wins, they're very rarely "out of it."

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<p>The Bluejays and Hoyas are set to face off at 6:30 ET on CBSS. The Hoyas will host the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Creighton is favored by -3.5 in this Big East conference contest against Georgetown. The game's over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Not only will Georgetown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bluejays Win on the Road?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-4 after an 83-75 loss to Alabama on Saturday. The Bluejays were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Creighton scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The combined points of 158 fell short of the 163 O/U line.</p><p>Creighton put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, the Bluejays were efficient, making 81.2% of their attempts (13/16).</p> <p>Mark Sears led the way with 27 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 57.1% from three (4/7). Steven Ashworth added 20 points and 9 assists, despite shooting just 25% from deep (2/8). Ryan Kalkbrenner contributed 18 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, while Jackson McAndrew knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, finishing with 16 points in 19 minutes.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 42% from the field. The Bluejays had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts (24/40).</p> <p>However, Creighton did a better job on the perimeter, holding the other team to just 20% shooting from three-point range (6/30). They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 attempts (77%). The Bluejays gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Georgetown Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgetown improved to 8-2 on the season with a 75-71 road win over Syracuse on Saturday. The Hoyas entered the game as slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Georgetown trailed 37-37 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 34 points while scoring 38 of their own. The total points for the game came in under the O/U line of 152, with the teams combining for 146 points.</p><p>Georgetown put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, with a strong 62.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 25 attempts (24%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Eddie Lampkin added 18 points on 66.7% shooting, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 71 points on 42% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 23 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 38 shots to fall, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgetown held their opponent to just 4 makes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 for 72%. The Hoyas gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Creighton Bluejays vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>UConn is the -5.5 point favorite as they host Buffalo in a week five non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET from Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford. The game can be seen on CBSS. The over/under line is currently at 45.5 points. Buffalo comes in with a 3-1 record, while UConn is 2-2 on the season.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS UCONN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Buffalo Bulls winning this one by a score of 29 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Buffalo Bulls winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buffalo Bulls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Buffalo is now 3-1 after pulling off an upset on the road against Northern Illinois. The Bulls, who were +13 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for Buffalo, as it was a Mid-American matchup. The game ended in overtime, with Buffalo coming out on top 23-20.</p><p></p><p>Heading into the game, Buffalo was looking to pull off the upset on the road, and they were able to do just that. The Bulls were down 7-0 after the first quarter but managed to make it 14-3 at halftime. Buffalo came back to tie the game at 14-14 in the third quarter, and after the teams traded touchdowns in the fourth, the game went to overtime with a 20-20 tie. The over/under line for the game was 43 points, and the combined score hit this total exactly.</p><p>In their 23-20 overtime win over Northern Illinois, Buffalo's offense put up 186 total yards. The Bulls picked up nine first downs, with their passing game accounting for 107 yards and a touchdown. C.J. Ogbonna completed 58.8% of his passes, throwing for 107 yards and ending the game with a passer rating of 96.94. Victor Snow was the top receiver, catching three passes for 72 yards.</p> 
<p>Buffalo's rushing attack was limited to 79 yards on 36 carries, but Al-Jay Henderson was effective, averaging 5.1 yards per carry and leading the team with 56 yards on the ground. Henderson also scored one of Buffalo's two touchdowns in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a tough time stopping the run in their last game, giving up 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 359 total yards and 23 points through the air. The Bulls' secondary did manage to pick off one pass, but they gave up 194 passing yards on 23 completions.</p><h3>Are The UConn Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>UConn is now 2-2 after their 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic. The Huskies, who were -1 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The combined score of 62 points surpassed the over/under line of 45.5 points.</p><p></p><p>UConn led 3-0 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 17-0 by halftime. Florida Atlantic managed to score in the third quarter, but the Huskies still led 27-7, and they outscored the Owls 21-7 in the fourth quarter to seal the win.</p><p>UConn's offense was dominant in their 48-14 win, racking up 544 total yards. The Huskies' ground game was particularly effective, amassing 423 rushing yards on 65 attempts. Mel Brown led the way with 156 yards on 21 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per rush. UConn found the end zone four times on the ground and added two passing touchdowns.</p> <p>Quarterback Nick Evers completed 64.3% of his passes for 88 yards and one touchdown, finishing with a passer rating of 105.65. Skyler Bell was the top receiver, with one catch for 43 yards.</p><p>UConn's defense was dominant in their 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic, holding them to just 250 total yards. The Huskies' secondary was particularly effective, limiting Florida Atlantic to 87 passing yards on 9 completions. UConn's defense also picked off a pass and held the Owls to just 9 first downs. However, they did struggle to contain the run, giving up 163 yards and two rushing touchdowns.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs UConn Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24