<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Blue Raiders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Get ready to place your bets! This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 156.5 points, and Middle Tennessee is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Blue Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Middle Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Owls Stand a Chance in Murfreesboro?</h3><p>Kennesaw State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 83-71 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday. The Owls were -1.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie at halftime, Kennesaw State pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Gamecocks 47-35. The total points for the game ended just under the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kennesaw State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53%. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.3% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-31 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Owls shot 76.5%, hitting 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the way with 28 points, shooting 42.9% overall and 36.4% from deep. Both Adrian Wooley and Jaron Pierre Jr. added 20 points, with Wooley shooting 57.1% from the field. The Owls also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.</p><p>Kennesaw State's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/35 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kennesaw State's defense held the other team to 32% shooting, with 10 made threes on 31 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 shots for 76%.</p><h3>Will the Blue Raiders Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Middle Tennessee fell to 8-5 on the season after a 73-63 road loss to Liberty on Saturday. The Blue Raiders entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Middle Tennessee struggled in the first half, trailing 42-25 at the break. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Liberty 38-31, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Middle Tennessee struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Essam Mostafa was a force on the boards, grabbing 16 rebounds to go along with 14 points. Kaden Metheny led the team in scoring with 19 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 26 threes, shooting 38%. They also went 7/10 from the free-throw line, making 70% of their free throws. Middle Tennessee gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>The Lakers and Red Flash are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash will host the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Saint Francis U is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-61 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Mercyhurst Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Mercyhurst dropped to 4-10 on the season after a 62-50 loss to Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Lakers, who were +8.5 underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Mercyhurst led 29-28 at halftime but managed just 21 points in the second half while allowing 34. The Lakers’ inability to maintain their first-half momentum contributed to their latest loss.</p><p>Mercyhurst's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. They hit only 26.1% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-23 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 40%.</p> <p>Abdul Momoh was a bright spot, scoring 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds in 24 minutes. Aidan Reichert added 15 points, hitting 1-of-2 from three, while Jordan Jones chipped in 12 points despite missing both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot just 34% from the field, with 19 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Lakers gave up 13 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 40% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercyhurst's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, shooting 60%. The Lakers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Red Flash Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Red Flash fell to 2-11 on the season after a 64-60 home loss to Stonehill on Sunday. Saint Francis U entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 124 points fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Saint Francis U led 33-20 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing Stonehill to put up 44 points.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they managed 11 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Riley Parker and Bobby Rosenberger III each scored 19 points, with Parker hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Hermann Koffi also connected on 3 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points. Louie Semona had a tough shooting night, hitting just 2 of 11 threes, while Todd Brogna contributed 13 rebounds.</p><p>Saint Francis U's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 41% with 15 made shots out of 36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Red Flash allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 12/14 from the free-throw line, hitting 85% of their foul shots. Saint Francis U gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. Maryland is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Northwestern. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-71 win over Minnesota on Monday. The Terrapins were -15 favorites at home, but the Golden Gophers kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Maryland trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Minnesota 45-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Maryland put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 79.2% (19/24).</p> <p>Derik Queen led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% (10/15) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Rodney Rice and Dawson Garcia each added 21 points, with Garcia hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Lu'Cye Patterson, and Isaac Asuma all contributed 15 points, with Gillespie dishing out a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Maryland gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northwestern Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern fell to 10-6 on the season after a 78-68 home loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2 underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Northwestern struggled in the first half, trailing 47-28 at the break. They improved in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northwestern's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.6% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they managed to score 68 points, thanks in part to 21 made free throws on 27 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jalen Leach added 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite Northwestern's strong defensive effort, they allowed 78 points in their previous game. The Wildcats held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 20% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 25 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Northwestern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Hurricane and Blazers face off at 2:00 ET on ESPNU. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The odds for this American Athletic conference game currently have UAB as the -12.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 159 points.</p><h3>TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like Tulsa at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tulsa Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Tulsa's season took another hit with a 70-64 loss to Rice on Wednesday, dropping their record to 4-8. Playing at home, the Golden Hurricane were -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Tulsa led 36-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing Rice to put up 38. The inability to maintain their lead continues to be a concern for the team.</p><p>Tulsa's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they finished with 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Tulsa was efficient, making 15 of 17 attempts for an 88.2% success rate. Dwon Odom led the way with 18 points, while Tyshawn Archie added 16 points, despite shooting 2 of 9 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, Tulsa's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with 21 made baskets on 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tulsa's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 28 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 88%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Blazers?</h3><h3>UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UAB fell to 6-7 on the season after a 78-75 road loss to North Texas on Tuesday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, the Blazers kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>UAB had a strong start, leading 48-31 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 47.</p><p>UAB's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 55.6% of their threes (10/18) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50%. At the free-throw line, the Blazers connected on 19 of 21 attempts, good for 90.5%.</p> <p>Latrell Jossell was a standout, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 20 points in 21 minutes. Atin Wright led the team with 22 points, though he shot just 33.3% overall. Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while Tyren Moore was efficient, going 3 for 4 from deep and finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite UAB's defensive efforts, they allowed 78 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. UAB held them to 44% shooting from two-point range, as they went 13 for 29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UAB's defense gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. The Blazers also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 25 free throws for a 96% success rate.</p>

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs UAB Blazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Avalanche to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Oilers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Be The Talk of Ball Arena?</h3><p>Edmonton improved to 28-13-3 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the 3rd period. The Oilers added an empty-netter to secure the victory.</p><p>Edmonton's offense generated 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, added a third goal on a power play at 9:50 in the third, and capped off their scoring with an empty-netter from Mattias Janmark, his second goal of the season.</p> <p>Leon Draisaitl, who now has 9 goals on the year, also contributed two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman added his third goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner scored his third as well. The Oilers recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers were solid, with Stuart Skinner making 29 saves and posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, they did give up two goals, one of which came at the 4:28 mark of the 3rd period, tying the game at 2-2.</p><h3>Does Colorado Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 27-17-1. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Colorado, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Colorado struck first with a goal from Cale Makar at 2:54 in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s second goal came at 17:43 in the third period, narrowing the score to 3-2 before the Predators added two empty-netters.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nathan MacKinnon scored his 6th goal of the season, while Cale Makar added his 5th, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Makar also recorded his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal, and MacKinnon picked up his 14th assist on Makar’s power-play goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche struggled late, giving up two goals in the final 1:14 of the 3rd period, both empty-netters. They also allowed the first two goals of the game, and another at 5:15 in the 3rd. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Rangers (89-69, 39-38 away) travel to take on the Mariners (85-73, 42-35 home) in game one of this AL West matchup. Jordan Montgomery is getting the start for the Rangers while Logan Gilbert is starting for the Mariners. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners showdown at T-Mobile Park.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers +103</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Thursday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Rangers have a record of 7-3.</li><li>Coming into the game, the Mariners have gone just 4-6 in their last ten home games.</li><li>The Rangers have gone 0-2 in Logan Gilbert's last two starts.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL WEST</h3><p>As the Rangers head into today's game vs. the Mariners, they have the top spot in the AL West with an overall record of 89-69. Currently, their home/away splits sit at 50-31 and 39-38, respectively. Through 49 series, they have gone 28-19-2.</p><p><p>Jordan Montgomery has had a solid season thus far, boasting an ERA of 3.25 across 31 appearances. Heading into the game against the Mariners, his record stands at 10-11 and he is looking to extend his streak of not giving up a home-run to four games. Opponents have only managed a .386 SLG% and .243 batting average against him this season.</p></p><p>The Rangers were victorious in the last game Jordan Montgomery pitched, defeating the Mariners 2-0. Montgomery was impressive in his seven innings of work, allowing just five hits and no earned runs to add a win to his season tally.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 22 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 1st best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 2nd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.5 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>The Rangers' Marcus Semien leads the team in hits, boasting a .278 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .482 and on-base percentage is .350 entering the game.</p><h3>WILL THE SEATTLE MARINERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Mariners have an overall record of 85-73, placing them 3rd in the AL West. Against other AL West opponents, they are 30-18 along with going 42-35 and 43-38 at home and on the road, respectively. So far, they have played a total of 49 series, going 26-21-2.</p><p><p>Today marks Logan Gilbert's 32nd appearance of the season, boasting a 13-7 record with an ERA of 3.75 and OBP allowed of .267. The right-hander has struck out 184 batters, resulting in a WHIP of 1.09. His ERA on the road is 4.22, while it's slightly higher at home at 4.59.</p></p><p>Logan Gilbert's most recent start resulted in a 2-0 loss to the Texas Rangers. The right-hander allowed two earned runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Seattle is the 20th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .225 and are averaging 3.6 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Mariners are hitting .243 with an OBP of .323 while averaging 4.7 runs per contest. This figure puts them 12th in the league.</p><p>J.P. Crawford has been a key contributor to the Mariners' offensive success this season, boasting a .264 batting average and .434 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, Crawford has been on fire at the plate, leading Seattle in hits with a .272 average.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/23

<p>The Reds and Mets face off in an NL matchup at 7:10 PM ET at Citi Field in New York. The money line odds have the Mets at -181 compared to the Reds at +150. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and the forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.</p>

<p>Cincinnati will be looking to extend their four-game winning streak, as they are 68-73 overall and 4th in the NL Central. The Mets are 7-0 in their last seven games and 76-64 overall, which has them 2nd in the NL East. SNY will be televising Friday's matchup.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline +150</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Friday, September 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds's offense was carried by Ty France in their most recent game vs. the Astros, a 1-0 win. France went 2/3 with a homer and scored the team's only run. The Reds really needed his big game, as they only had one other hit. Jake Fraley also had a good game, going 2/2 with a run scored.</p>

<p>Rhett Lowder got the start for the Reds, going 6 1/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just three walks and struck out three. Tony Santillan got the win out of the bullpen, and Alexis Diaz picked up the save.</p><p>Cincinnati is on a four-game winning streak, and they are 68-73 overall this season. In the NL Central, they trail the Brewers by 13.5 games and are 4th in the division. So far, they are 20-23 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 36-39 and have gone 32-34 on the road. This season, they have been good as the underdog, putting together a record of 35-40, which includes a mark of 20-28 on the road. Cincinnati has an overall series record of 17-25-3 this year.</p><p>When betting the Reds on the run line, it's been more profitable to do so on the road this season, where they are 41-25 compared to 35-40 at home. They've been especially good as the underdog, going 49-26 against the run line in those games, including covering in eight straight. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8, while it's -3.2 in losses.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the New York Mets. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Reds games this season is 8.8 runs per game. Cincinnati has an over/under record of 66-68 on the season, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the Reds have an 8-10 record. The majority of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, with 117 out of 141 games (83.0%) having higher lines.</p><p>Fernando Cruz will be looking to pitch better on the road today as he faces the Mets and comes in with a record of 2-4 and 6.67 ERA on the road. Overall, he is 3-8 with a 4.99 ERA and WHIP of 1.35. Cruz has made 63 appearances this season to go along with two starts. In his 57 2/3 innings of work, he has a BB/9 figure of 4.68 compared to 14.05 strikeouts per nine innings. The right-hander most recently pitched on August 31st, where he went two innings and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Cruz has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been a consistent run producer for the Reds this season, as his 63 RBIs are the 2nd most on the team. He also leads the team with 22 home runs and is batting .263 for the season. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also near the top of the Reds home run leaderboard, but both players are hitting below .235 for the season.</p>

<p>Jonathan India has struggled at the plate for the Reds of late, hitting just .235 over his last nine games. However, Ty France has been hot, going 16/35 in his last 10 games. France has also driven in five runs over this stretch. France is currently on a three-game hitting streak, as are Tyler Stephenson, Jake Fraley, and Nick Martini.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Red Sox, closing out their series with an 8-3 win. After allowing three runs to the Red Sox in the top of the first, the Mets responded with four runs of their own. New York went on to add another four runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Tylor Megill got the start for the Mets, going four innings and giving up three earned runs on five hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. Jesse Winker was hot at the plate, going 1/3 with a homer and four RBIs.</p><p>The Mets are currently eight games behind the Phillies in the NL East, and they are 76-64 overall. New York is on a seven-game winning streak, which includes taking the final three games of their series vs. the Red Sox and winning the first four games of this streak vs. the Nationals. So far this season, they have gone 22-17 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 38-33 this year and 38-31 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 49-35 and 27-29 as the underdog. New York has won three straight series and has an overall series record of 24-16-8 this season.</p><p>The Mets are 70-70 against the run line this season, including a 31-40 mark at home. They have a run differential of +0.4 runs per game overall, and they have covered the run line in six straight games when favored. They are 37-47 against the run line as the favorite and 33-23 as the underdog.</p><p>The Mets have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.2 runs per game. Their over/under record is 70-66, and the over has hit in two straight games. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone 16-15 on the season. Overall, 70% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Sean Manaea will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that start vs. the White Sox, he went seven innings and gave up just two hits. Looking back over his last four outings, Manaea has given up three earned runs in three of them. His ERA for the season is 3.35, along with a record of 11-5. Out of his 27 starts, Manaea has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 16 homers and is averaging 3.23 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Francisco Lindor has been on a tear for the Mets, hitting .375 over his last six games with two homers and five RBIs. He is also on a 15-game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .274 with 30 homers and 84 RBIs. Pete Alonso is also near the top of the league in homers, as he is 9th in the league with 31 homers. However, he has struggled of late, going just 4/24 in his last six games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are 5th in the league in homers and are 7th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .249 and have the league's 8th best OPS.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/6/24

<p>The Rangers (90-72, 40-41 away) travel to take on the Orioles (101-61, 49-32 home) in game one of this American League matchup. Andrew Heaney is getting the start for the Rangers while Kyle Bradish is starting for the Orioles. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles showdown at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles -149</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:03 ET on Saturday, October 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Orioles have a record of 3-2.</li><li>The Orioles are 4-1 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Across Kyle Bradish's 30 starts, the Orioles have put together a record of 19-11.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 90-72, the Rangers are 1st in the AL West. At home, they have put together a win percent of 61.7% compared to 49.4% on the road. This season, Texas has gone 44-45 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 29-20-2.</p><p><p>Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Rangers with a 10-6 record over 34 appearances. His ERA is 4.15, and his K/9 rate is 9.22. Additionally, his FIP is 4.66 and opponents have a .326 OBP against him this season.</p></p><p>Andrew Heaney's last outing saw him surrender five hits in 4 1/3 innings of work, yet he still managed to keep the Mariners off the scoreboard, as he exited with zero earned runs. His efforts were not rewarded with a win, however, as the Rangers went on to defeat Seattle 6-1.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 5 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 3rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.4 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>The Texas Rangers have been bolstered by the offensive production of Marcus Semien in 2023. Heading into tonight's game, Semien has a .276 batting average and has driven in 100 runs with 29 home runs on the season.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Orioles take on the Rangers sitting in first place in AL East on an overall record of 101-61. Overall, they have played in 50 series, going 32-13-5. This season, they have put together a 52-29 record on the road and 49-32 at home.</p><p><p>The Orioles will be sending Kyle Bradish to the mound for today's game, with a 12-7 record. Over 30 appearances this season, Bradish has an ERA of 2.83 and opponents are batting just .213 against him. He has 168 strikeouts and 44 walks, with a WHIP of 1.04 and SLG allowed of .327.</p></p><p>Pitching two scoreless innings in his last outing, Kyle Bradish was unable to help the Orioles avoid a 6-1 loss to the Red Sox. Despite not factoring into the decision, Bradish's performance was still impressive.</p><p>With a season-long average of 5 runs per game, the Orioles are the 7th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .255, with an OBP of .321. In Baltimore's last ten games, they are 14th in home runs, having gone deep three times in that span.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been a major contributor to the Orioles' offensive success in 2023, leading the team with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs. His slugging percentage for the season is an impressive .489.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 10/7/23

<p>At 9:38 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an American League matchup between the Royals and Angels. Heading into Saturday's game, the Royals have a record of 24-16, while the Angels come in at 14-25. Television coverage is being handled by BSW.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Royals are the favorite on the money line at -145. Cole Ragans is starting for the Royals, and he is facing off against Tyler Anderson for the Angels.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -145</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROYALS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Royals vs Angels series. Kansas City went into the matchup as slight favorites at -126 and squeaked out a 2-1 win. The Royals offense only had two more hits than the Angels and struck out seven times, but still picked up the win.</p>

<p>Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Angels could only muster one more run in the 5th inning. As for the Royals, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent after that. Heading into the game, the Royals had the better record at 45-43.</p>

<p>Alec Marsh got the start for the Royals, going just 5 1/3 innings while giving up one run and striking out seven. Tyler Duffey got the win out of the bullpen, and John Schreiber got the save. Griffin Canning put together a good outing for the Angels, going 5 2/3 innings and striking out three.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals are on a three-game winning streak, and they will be looking to pick up another win on the road today vs. the Angels. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL Central, tied with the Twins and trail the Guardians by just a half-game. So far, they have gone 8-5 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>This season, the Royals have an overall record of 24-16 through 40 games played. They have been playing well of late, as they are 7-3 over their last 10 games. Kansas City has been good at home, going 15-8, and they are just above .500 at 9-8 on the road. As the road favorite, the Royals are 4-2 this year, and they are 11-5 as the favorite overall.</p><p>When the Royals win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0 runs per game. Their run line record is 25-15 overall, with a 14-9 record at home. As the underdog, they are 17-7 against the run line. On the road, they are 11-6 against the run line, with an average run margin of 1.1 runs per game.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8 runs for the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels is right on the money with the teams' combined run average of 8.0. The Royals have gone 14-24 on over/under lines this season, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone 4-2-1. So far this season, 67.5% of the Royals' games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Kansas City is sending left-hander Cole Ragans to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA. So far, Ragans has turned in one complete game and has five quality starts. His ERA at home is 10.2 compared to 0.45 on the road. In his last outing, Ragans finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p>
<p>For the season, the Royals are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .242, and their team on-base percentage of .308 is 13th in the league. The Royals are one of the best teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts, as they have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Salvador Perez comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .321, and he is also 3rd in the league with 32 RBIs. Perez has also gone deep 8 times this season, which is the best mark on the team and 5th in the league. Bobby Witt Jr. has also been a key power source for the Royals, as he is 2nd on the team with 5 homers and is batting .310. Vinnie Pasquantino has gone 11/29 in his last 8 games, including driving in 11 runs.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 14-25, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Rangers by 7.5 games. The Angels have dropped two straight games, and this season, they have yet to play a game against another AL West team.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are just 4-13 this season, and they are only slightly better on the road at 10-12. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 3-14. As the underdog, the Angels are 13-22 this season, and they are just 1-3 when favored. Los Angeles' series record is 2-9-1, and they have dropped five straight series at home.</p><p>When the Angels are the underdog, they have been a good bet to cover the run line this season, going 19-16. They have been particularly good on the road, going 13-9 against the run line. Their average run margin in games they have won is +3.9 runs, but they have a run line record of just 6-11 at home.</p><p>The Angels have played 28 games with over/under lines higher than 8 runs this season, with a combined run average of 9.2 runs per game. Their over/under record is 21-17, and their average over/under line is 9 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 4-3-1.</p><p>The Angels are sending left-hander Tyler Anderson to the mound today vs. the Royals. He has made seven starts this season and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 2.74. Anderson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.12. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had a quality start vs. the Phillies, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Anderson has given up at least one homer in each of his last four outings.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into the game with a team batting average of .240, which is 13th in the league and are averaging 4.1 runs per game. The Angels have been a bit better on the road this season, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are 9th in the league in home runs and have been pretty good at putting the ball in play, as their team strikeout numbers are 19th in the league.</p>

<p>Mike Trout is leading the Angels in home runs this season, but he is batting just .220. However, he does have a good on-base percentage of .325. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the team, as he is hitting .267 with seven homers and 24 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Zach Neto is batting .278 with two homers, while Kevin Pillar has two homers in his last six games.</p>

Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 5/11/24

<p>The Broncos and Gaels are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Gaels will host the game at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -9 vs. Santa Clara in a West Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos +9</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Santa Clara at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Broncos Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After a 104-79 win over San Diego, Santa Clara comes into this game with a 20-12 record. So far, the Broncos have gone 11-5 in West Coast Conference play compared to their 9-7 non-conference record.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Santa Clara has gone 6-5, and they are coming off a game in which they were 2.9 points better than their opponents. Over their last 10 road games, the Broncos have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Santa Clara has been great vs. the spread this year, going 9-4. On the road, the Broncos have been even better, going 9-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 8-2.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Santa Clara's games this season (149.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points, which is higher than today's OU line. So far, 10 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Santa Clara offense is coming off a game where they scored 104 points against San Diego. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.4% and connected on 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Broncos have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 127th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 167th in terms of percentage and 106th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Santa Clara defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Saint Mary's, the Santa Clara defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Santa Clara made 35 free-throws vs. the Broncos.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Saint Mary's as Home Favorites</h3><p>At home this season, Saint Mary's has gone 13-7, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home. On the year, they are 20-7 when favored, and they have been favored in 27 of their 31 games.</p>

<p>Coming off a 70-57 loss to Gonzaga, the Gaels enter this game with a 24-7 overall record, including a 15-1 mark in West Coast Conference action.</p><p>As the favorite, Saint Mary's has gone 13-14 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gaels are 6-4. At home, their ATS record is 9-11 and they are just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Mary's games this season (133.5). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>The Saint Mary's offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 57 points versus Gonzaga. During the game, they attempted 18 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Offensively, the Gaels hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 89th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 179th in terms of percentage and 166th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Saint Mary's defense is giving up an average of 58.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Gonzaga, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 70 points vs. Saint Mary's.</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Saint Mary's Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Broncs game? Catch the action at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Mount St. Mary's is favored by -2 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +2</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mount St. Mary's Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers improved to 10-5 on the season with a 73-71 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, Mount St. Mary's entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's led 41-32 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Though they held on for the win, they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 38.7% from deep, and hit 7 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and finishing with 7 rebounds. The Mountaineers had 20 assists as a team, with Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each adding 15 points, while Barrouk also hit 5 threes.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 62% success rate on 15/24 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mount St. Mary's allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 attempts.</p><h3>Will the Broncs Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Rider improved to 5-11 on the season with a 68-65 road win over Niagara on Sunday. The Broncs entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rider led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s combined total of 133 points fell just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Rider's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 38.9% from three-point range (7/18). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.</p> <p>Justice Smith led the way, shooting 70% from the field and finishing with 17 points and 6 rebounds. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 5 of 6 overall.</p><p>Rider's defense gave up 65 points despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Broncs struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rider's opponents went 7/19, shooting 36%. The Broncs sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Rider limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Matadors and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 11:59 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -2.5 to win at home against CSUN.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will CSUN Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>CSUN fell to 9-6 on the season after a 94-90 road loss to the Roadrunners on Saturday. The Matadors entered the game as 4-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>CSUN led 49-34 at halftime but allowed 60 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 184 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>CSUN's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were especially effective inside, hitting 70% of their two-point attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.7%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Matadors struggled, connecting on just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%. They also shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 22 of 33 attempts. On the glass, they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p><p>CSUN's defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 66% shooting, with the opposition hitting 18 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, CSUN's defense conceded 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 for 80%.</p><h3>Can Hawaii Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 9-5 on the season with a 95-86 road win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, January 11th. The Rainbow Warriors were -9 favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.</p> <p>Hawaii led 40-36 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 50. The Rainbow Warriors’ offense was particularly strong in the latter part of the game, helping them secure the win.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points while shooting 61.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.2%, thanks in large part to their 88% shooting on two-point attempts (22/25). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%), but made up for it at the free-throw line, where they connected on 36 of 38 attempts (94.7%).</p> <p>Donovan Oday led the way with 29 points, shooting 55.6% overall despite going just 1 of 5 from three. Gytis Nemeiksa added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 19 points. Tom Beattie contributed 16 points, knocking down 2 of 3 threes, and Zion Richardson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Hawaii's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 27 of 44 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii held the other team to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 for 74%. Hawaii also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

CSUN Matadors vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Devils and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Maple Leafs winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can New Jersey Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 26-16-5 this season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite firing 22 shots on goal. The Devils were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>New Jersey was unable to find the net in any period, and none of their players scored in the game. The Devils also went without a power play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, entering the 3rd in a 0-0 tie with the Flames. However, they gave up three goals in the final period, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 5:34 in the 3rd, followed by another at 14:54, and the empty-netter at 16:45. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 27-16-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 10:19 in the first period, but William Nylander equalized with a goal at 19:08 in the first. The game stayed tied until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. All of the game’s scoring took place after 9:41 in the first period.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, as the Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Wild. Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th.</p> <p>Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but came away with just one score. They also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs allowed the opening goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they kept the Wild off the board in the second and third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Mustangs. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Mustangs as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +17</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-64 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Commerce at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lions Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their 10th game of the season, Texas A&M-Commerce has a 4-5 record. On the road, they are 1-4, while overall they are 1-1. As of now, Texas A&M-Commerce holds a 3-4 record against the spread for the season, leading into today's game. When playing away from home, the Lions are 2-3 vs. the spread, while they stand at 1-1 ATS in games played at home.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Texas A&M-Commerce have had an average of 137.3 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.6 points. Their over/under record is 2-5-0. In their most recent three games, the Lions' over/under record is 1-1, with their games averaging 154 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Texas A&M-Commerce offense concluded with only 61 points against Denver. Throughout the game, they made 5/21 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.3%. On the offensive front, the Lions have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 308th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 351st in terms of percentage and 65th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, Texas A&M-Commerce is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas A&M-Commerce's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.7% this season.</p><h3>Will the Mustangs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After eight games, SMU has a 5-3 overall record. As the road team, SMU is 1-1, and they are 3-2 at home. Looking at SMU's ATS performance thus far, they have a 2-5 record heading into today's game. On the road, the Mustangs are 1-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 1-4 when it comes to covering.</p><p>After eight games, SMU has an over/under record of 1-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 135.1 points per game so far. The Mustangs' last five games have culminated with an average of 131 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>The SMU offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. Dayton. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.3% while connecting on 5 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Zhuric Phelps who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.8. Chuck Harris also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.1.</p><p>SMU's defense has been playing well, ranking 34th nationally, with 63.9 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Dayton, the Flyers finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 65 points vs. SMU.</p>

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions vs SMU Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Golden Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. New Mexico State is favored by -2.5 in this Conference USA conference matchup the against FIU. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aggies Pull Off a Win at Miami?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>The Aggies improved to 7-6 on the season after a dominant 85-57 win over UTEP on Saturday. New Mexico State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 
<p>New Mexico State took control early, leading 38-25 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 32.</p><p>New Mexico State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a 56.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 61.7%, thanks to their 68.3% shooting from two-point range. They also hit 84.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-13 from the line.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his shots and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists in just 23 minutes. David Terrell Jr. and Robert Carpenter each added 17 points, with Carpenter shooting 66.7% from the field. Otis Frazier III knocked down 3 of his 5 three-point attempts, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 11 of 29 shots, a 37% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Mexico State allowed 7 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for a 73% rate. The Aggies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>FIU dropped to 5-10 on the season after an 81-74 road loss to Sam Houston on Saturday. The Golden Panthers were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>FIU fell behind 36-27 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 45. Despite the loss, the Golden Panthers showed some resilience in the latter part of the game.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a strong 53.2% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts (20%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7%, making 12 of 18 shots.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 5 of 7 from deep (71.4%). Jayden Brewer added 20 points, while Marcus Boykin contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three. FIU grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite FIU's efforts, they allowed 81 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Golden Panthers' defense held their opponent to 37% shooting inside the arc, with just 11 made two-point field goals.</p> <p>However, FIU struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent shot 45%, hitting 10 threes. The Golden Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 29 attempts, an 85% success rate.</p>

New Mexico State Aggies vs FIU Golden Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Runnin' Rebels and Flyers game? Catch the action at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Dayton is favored by -11.5 vs. UNLV.</p><h3>UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Rebels Pull Off a Win at Dayton?</h3><p>UNLV improved to 5-4 on the season with a 72-65 win over Pacific on Saturday, December 14th. The Runnin' Rebels got the win at home, but they didn’t cover the -12.5 spread.</p> <p>UNLV led 34-29 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>In their last game, UNLV put up 72 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and 51.7% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 8 of 18 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep, and connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.</p> <p>Julian Rishwain led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. Elias Ralph added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field.</p><p>UNLV's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 18 threes, shooting 44%. UNLV also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 75% success rate. The Runnin' Rebels gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Dayton Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flyers improved to 8-2 on the season with a 71-63 win over Marquette on Saturday. Dayton, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Dayton turned things around by scoring 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Marquette to 27. The total points for the game were 134, falling under the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 59.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 19 threes (21.1%). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they hit only 56.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>The Flyers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Chase Ross led the way with 19 points, shooting 60% overall and 40% from three. Kam Jones added 18 points and 4 assists, while Zed Key and Javon Bennett each contributed 15 points, with Bennett hitting 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Dayton's defense gave up 63 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Flyers struggled, as the other team hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 25/42.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton held the opponent to 4/19 shooting, just 21%. The Flyers also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%). Dayton allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Gaels game? Catch the action at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY, as the Gaels hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Iona is favored by -10.5 to win at home against Canisius.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS IONA GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hynes Athletics Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Iona winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Canisius Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Canisius Golden Griffins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Canisius fell to 1-15 on the season after a 62-49 home loss to Saint Peter's on Sunday. The Golden Griffins entered the game as +5.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 34-22 at halftime, Canisius scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points were 111, falling short of the O/U line of 132.</p><p>Canisius struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 34% (17/50). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they shot 27.8% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 18 attempts. They also managed only 5 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Marcus Randolph led the way with 19 points, shooting 4/10 from beyond the arc. Tana Kopa contributed 12 points, hitting 4/6 from three-point range, while Paul McMillan IV and Bryce Eaton each added 11 points, with Eaton connecting on 3/6 from deep.</p><p>Canisius put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, limiting two-point attempts to 12/32, or 37%.</p> <p>The Golden Griffins also did well defending the three, with their opponent hitting only 5 of 18 attempts, good for 27%. Canisius sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, and gave up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Iona’s season continued to be a struggle, as their record fell to 5-12 after a 63-62 loss to Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Gaels were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread, but it was another close loss for the team.</p> <p>At home, Iona led 37-33 at halftime but scored just 25 points in the second half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 125 fell well below the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Iona struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.7% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 6 of 15 free throws (40%).</p> <p>Dejour Reaves led the Gaels with 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0-3 from three-point range. Paul Otieno added 12 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Iona grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 17 offensive rebounds, Iona's defense held strong, allowing just 63 points on 35% shooting. The Gaels limited their opponent to 41% from two-point range, with 19 makes on 46 attempts.</p> <p>Iona's perimeter defense was effective, as they held their opponent to 25% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. The Gaels also benefited from poor free-throw shooting, with their opponent hitting only 6 of 15 attempts.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Orange and Eagles. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on CW, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Boston College is favored by -1.5 vs. Syracuse in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>SYRACUSE ORANGE VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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>Do the Orange Have a Shot at a Win at Chestnut Hill?</h3><p>Syracuse improved to 7-8 on the season with a 62-55 win over Georgia Tech on Tuesday. The Orange were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 25-24 at halftime, Syracuse scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding Georgia Tech to 31. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>Syracuse struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 41.3% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of their 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed to score 62 points.</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 21 points, shooting 56.2% overall. Lance Terry added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 8 threes. Naithan George contributed 13 points and 5 assists, but hit just 1 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Syracuse's defense held strong in their last game, giving up just 55 points. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field, with 22 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where the opponent shot 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. The Orange also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 66%.</p><h3>Can Boston College Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston College fell to 9-6 on the season after an 85-64 road loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Eagles failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 44-31 at halftime, BC allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Boston College put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they connected on 60% of their free throws, going 9-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Lance Terry and Javian McCollum each scored 20 points, with McCollum shooting 66.7% overall. Chad Venning added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Duncan Powell hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points and 5 boards.</p><p>Boston College's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Eagles gave up 23 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 27 times, making 15 of those shots.</p>

Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -2 to win at home against Merrimack College.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -2</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Merrimack evened their record at 8-8 with a 69-62 win over Manhattan on Sunday. Playing at home, the Warriors entered the game as -7.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Merrimack led 32-28 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 to the Jaspers. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Warriors got the win and moved back to .500 on the season.</p><p>Merrimack put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in part to hitting 64% of their two-point attempts (16/25). From beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 30 shots, shooting 30% from three.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Warriors hit 10 of 13, good for 76.9%. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Bryan Etumnu led the way with 21 points, shooting 7 of 11 overall and 2 of 6 from three. Adam Clark added 15 points and 9 assists, while Wesley Robinson and Masiah Gilyard each contributed 14 points.</p><p>Merrimack's defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Warriors struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 64% of their attempts, going 16/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, a 76% rate. Merrimack allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are Quinnipiac Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bobcats evened their record at 8-8 after a narrow 63-62 win over Iona on Sunday. Quinnipiac, who entered the game as -1.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to come away with the road win.</p> <p>Trailing 37-33 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Iona to 25 points while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points came in well under the 145.5 O/U line, with just 125 points scored.</p><p>Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 39.1%. They managed to score 63 points, with Dejour Reaves contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Paul Otieno and Amarri Monroe each added 12 points, with Otieno shooting 55.6% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Bobcats hit 81.2% of their free throws and collected 20 offensive rebounds, finishing with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, allowing them to shoot 35% from the field on 25 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 19 two-pointers on 46 tries, a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Quinnipiac's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 6 for 40%. Quinnipiac allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Sabres and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Win on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo fell to 8-9-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres, as underdogs on the puck line, took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored Buffalo’s only goal at 11:39 in the first period. The Sabres had 32 shots on goal but failed to score again. Defensively, they allowed 23 shots, with both goals coming from Dylan Larkin in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo’s offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded effort. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 13 giveaways.</p> <p>After Tuch's goal at 8:21 in the first period, the Sabres were held scoreless for the remainder of the game. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both in the second period, after taking a 1-0 lead. Both goals came on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Kings Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 10-6-3 this season. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p> 

<p>The Kings were favored with the puck line at -1.5 goals, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined score of 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper posted a save percentage of 85.7% on 21 shots from the Blackhawks, and the Kings' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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