<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with High Point being favored by -14 over North Carolina Central.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +14</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like North Carolina Central at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the North Carolina Central Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles dropped their home opener on Friday, falling 88-82 to Gardner-Webb. North Carolina Central came into the game as -1.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 47-38 at halftime, the Eagles allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>In their last game, North Carolina Central put up 82 points, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They were strong inside, hitting 60.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 20 threes (25%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 20 attempts (75%).</p> <p>Anthony Selden led the way with 26 points on 10 of 15 shooting, while Josh Smith added 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Darryl Simmons II was nearly perfect, going 8 of 9 from the field, including 1 of 1 from three, finishing with 18 points and 6 rebounds. The Eagles also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 60% on two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Eagles held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 for 75%. North Carolina Central also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>High Point picked up an 80-71 win over Jackson State on Saturday, November 9th. The Panthers were -23 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>High Point jumped out to a big lead, going up 47-27 at halftime. However, they let Jackson State back into the game in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 44-33.</p><p>High Point's offense was clicking in their latest game, putting up 80 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks to 72.2% shooting from two-point range and 41.7% from beyond the arc. They also hit 82.8% of their free throws, going 24-for-29 from the line.</p> <p>D'Maurian Williams and Romelle Mansel each scored 22 points, with Williams adding 8 assists. Jayme Mitchell Jr. contributed 18 points, hitting 4-of-7 threes, while Abdoulaye Thiam connected on 3-of-4 from deep, shooting 83.3% overall.</p><p>High Point's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 23 made field goals on 42 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Panthers gave up 13 two-pointers on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% clip. The opposing team also shot 82% from the free-throw line, making 24 of 29 attempts. High Point limited them to 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Central Eagles vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>College Basketball Picks -- Saint Louis hopes for a revenge special vs. LaSalle</strong></span>

The Saint Louis Billikens we're probably not ready for primetime when they last faced off against the La Salle Explorers. It came after a long layoff, followed by only one game back.

But now Saint Louis likes to think that it is closer to full strength, and so they're looking for payback as these teams face each other at 9 p.m. ET at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.

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The final score was 82 - 75 on February 3rd, and that came after Saint Louis had been beaten by Dayton previously. The Billikens had to sit out from December 23rd to January 26th, due to pandemic related issues. Against La Salle they had only four triples and surrendered 50% shooting from the field overall. After that game, they bounced back to defeat St Bonaventure, Rhode Island and Fordham.

La Salle has lost four of its last five games, and they have lost ten different times by double-digit margins. They have a record of 8 - 12, while St Louis, which was nationally-ranked earlier in the season, comes into this game at 10 - 3.

St Louis does a tremendous job of Defending two-point shots; that is, those that come inside the three-point arc. As far as getting out to the perimeter and contesting triples is concerned, they've allowed 34.2%, which is a little more than the national average.

La Salle is not the kind of team that is likely to work inside all that much, with 39% of their attempts coming from downtown. But they were able to do something that quite a few of the Bills' opponents have done, which is get to the free-throw line. In fact, they made 20 out of 26 attempts from the charity stripe when these teams played less than two weeks ago. It's a shame that La Salle shoots only 66.9% from there, because if they were better, they could be counted on to take full advantage again.

In the college basketball betting odds posted on this game by the folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, Saint Louis is a huge favorite:

<strong>Saint Louis Billikens -16</strong>
<strong>La Salle Explorers +16</strong>

<strong>Over 142 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 142 points -110</strong>

There is little question that La Salle will have to hit its three-pointers to win. And Saint Louis is not the most forgiving team in the country when you miss; they have pulled down 22.4% of all the available defensive rebounds, which is 17th the best in the country.

The impression might be that Saint Louis is an outstanding shooting team, but although they are not an embarrassment to themselves, they aren't really among the national leaders, with an effective field-goal percentage of 53.5%, which ranks 56th in the country. The Billikens will crash the offensive boards, though, and they will do it from the guard position, with 6 - 3 Jordan Goodwin contributing a great deal in that regard. He might just be the best rebounding guard in the country.

We like teams that can distribute the basketball, and only eight schools have a higher ratio of assists to field goals then Saint Louis does. Not only do they work hard for their shots, they make the defense work hard as well to keep up with them.

Certainly La Salle has its hands full dealing with Saint Louis' rebounding ability, balance and inside defense. But consider as well that this is quite a point spread for SLU to cover.

We are always a little hesitant laying big numbers when we know that the favorite it's not a prolific three-point shooting contingent. In this instance, triples account for only 32% of the Billikens' field goal attempts. That doesn't mean they won't be able to cover this number, but it means we'll have to work harder to do it.

And if the Explorers can get some three-point firepower from the likes of Sharif Kenney (37.7%) and Jhamir Brickus (37.5%), they are going to make this a lot closer than most people expect. So we will take the points.

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La Salle at Saint Louis College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 2/16/21

<p>Chris Sale and the Braves (80-67) will host the Dodgers today, with the game starting at 7:20 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. Jack Flaherty is scheduled to start for the Dodgers, who are 87-60 and they are first in the NL West. The Braves are favored on the money line (-127), while the odds have the Dodgers at +107. Saturday's over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs, and the game can be seen on BSSE.</p>

<p>Los Angeles and Atlanta are facing off in an NL matchup, and the Braves will be looking to move up in the standings, as they are currently 3rd in the NL East. As for the Dodgers, they are first in the NL West and have a 2.5 game lead over the Braves.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Dodgers 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>The most recent game o of this Braves vs Dodgers series came right down to the end, as the Dodgers rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 6-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -106 on the money line.</p>

<p>Atlanta got to Dodgers starter Landon Knack, who gave up five earned runs in just two innings of work and took the loss. As for the Braves, they got a good outing from Spencer Schwellenbach, who gave up just two earned runs across six innings of work and got the win.</p>

<p>Jorge Soler and Gio Urshela each homered for the Braves, while Marcell Ozuna went 3/4 with two RBIs. Whit Merrifield also had a two-hit game and scored twice for Atlanta's offense.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 87-60, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back today, as they lost the first game of their series vs. the Braves. So far, they have gone 24-19 in divisional games.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has been really good at home this season, going 48-27, but they have been just above .500 on the road at 39-33. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 82-49 this season, and they are 4-11 as the underdog on the road. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 28-18-3 this year.</p><p>When the Dodgers are on the road, they have a run line record of 35-37, which is a losing proposition for bettors. The average run margin in their games is +0.7 runs per game, so they are just barely covering the run line. Their run line record as the favorite is 66-65, while as the underdog, it is 7-9. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6 runs per game, while in losing games, it is -3.4 runs per game.</p><p>When the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road, the over/under line is typically set high, with an average line of 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 79-65. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit in 13 of 22 games, and overall, 83% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Jack Flaherty has been pitching well for the Dodgers, coming into the game with a record of 12-6 and an ERA of 2.86. So far this season, he has made 25 starts and has a total of 14 quality starts. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is currently 1.01. In his last outing, he faced off against the Guardians and picked up the win, going 7 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. Flaherty only gave up four hits in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been a huge power threat for the Dodgers this season, as his 47 homers are 2nd in the league and the most on the team. His 104 RBIs are also 3rd in the league. Ohtani has also been a solid all-around hitter, batting .290 for the season. Teoscar Hernandez is also a power threat for the Dodgers, as his 28 homers are 2nd on the team and 14th in the league.</p>

<p>Tommy Edman has been red hot for the Dodgers, going 10/27 with four homers over his last seven games. During this stretch, he has driven in nine runs and scored five times. As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game and have the 3rd best team OPS in the league.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 80-67, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East and trail the Phillies by eight games for the division lead. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional matchups. Atlanta took the first game of the series vs. the Dodgers and has an overall series record of 26-17-6 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves are 41-31 compared to 39-36 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 67-51 this year and 13-16 as the underdog. They have been playing well recently, going 6-4 over their last ten games.</p><p>When the Braves are the favorite, they are just 52-66 on the run line, but as the underdog, they are 18-11. Their average run margin is +0.5 runs per game, but they are just 30-42 on the run line at home. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6 runs per game, but in losing games, it's -3.2.</p><p>The Atlanta Braves are playing at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 8.0 runs per game. The Braves have gone over the total 53 times and under 89 times this season. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over 12 times and under 19 times. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and comes in with a record of 16-3 and an ERA of 2.38. So far this year, he has made 27 starts and 17 of them have been quality starts. Sale's WHIP for the season is currently 1.00. In his last outing, Sale finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run to the Blue Jays. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Sale has been especially tough at home, coming in with a record of 9-0 and an ERA of 2.85.</p><p>So far this season, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 14th in the league, and are 5th in the league in home runs. Atlanta's team on-base percentage is just 17th in the league, and they are also below average in terms of drawing walks.</p>

<p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .306 with a team-high 37 home runs and 98 RBIs. Over his last five games, Jarred Kelenic has two homers and is 4/16. Michael Harris II has also gone deep twice in his last nine games, but he is batting just .238 during that stretch.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

<p>Appalachian State is favored at -8 as they host the Georgia State Panthers in a week nine Sun Belt matchup. Kick-off is set for 1:00 ET at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. The over/under line is currently at 63 points. Both teams are 2-4 on the season, and the game can be seen on ESPN+. The money line odds are -306 for Appalachian State and +247 for Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +8</p><p>This game will be played at Kidd Brewer Stadium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Georgia State Panthers winning this one by a score of 34 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Georgia State Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 63 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Georgia State Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Georgia State enters Week 9 with a 2-4 record and ranks 104th in our CFB power rankings. They have just an 8% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. The Panthers are 1-2 on the road and 0-2 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Georgia State is 1-4 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of -9.2 points per game. They’ve been favored in two games, going 0-2 ATS as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 63 points, higher than any of their previous games. Georgia State’s over/under record is 3-2, with an average line of 52.5 points and games averaging 51.5 points.</p><p>Georgia State’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.2 points per game, placing them 86th nationally. They are also ranked 100th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their rushing attack has been particularly weak, with only 128.2 yards per game on the ground, ranking 105th in the nation.</p> <p>Christian Veilleux leads the passing game with 1,301 yards, and Georgia State ranks 29th in passing attempts per game. Veilleux has nine touchdowns and five interceptions, with a passer rating of 82. Ted Hurst has 449 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their recent 35-20 loss to Marshall, allowing 35 points and 429 total yards. Marshall ran the ball 36 times for 297 yards and three touchdowns, while Georgia State's secondary gave up 132 passing yards and recorded one interception.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Georgia State ranks 153rd nationally, allowing 197.3 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 62% completion rate and a passer rating of 88.7 against Georgia State’s defense, which is giving up 214.3 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Appalachian State Mountaineers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Appalachian State enters Week 9 with a 2-4 record and ranks 100th in our power rankings. They have just a 6.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible for the rest of the season. At home, they are 0-1, while they’ve gone 1-3 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Their average scoring margin this season is -12.5 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 63 points. Appalachian State’s games have averaged 63.8 points, with an average line of 58.8 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 2-3.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Appalachian State’s offense ranks 82nd in points per game, averaging 22, and they sit 87th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Joey Aguilar has thrown for 1,759 yards, with the team ranking 20th in passing attempts per game. Aguilar has 11 touchdown passes but also 9 interceptions, and his passer rating is 77.</p> <p>Appalachian State is 47th in passing yards per game, averaging 251.3, and they convert 37.8% of their third downs. Their rushing game is 90th nationally, with 125.1 yards per game. Leading rusher Kanye Roberts has 285 yards this season. Kaedin Robinson leads the receivers with 565 yards on 39 catches.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 32.7 points per game. In their recent game against Louisiana, they gave up 34 points and 518 total yards, including 373 passing yards and three touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 210.7 rushing yards per game against Appalachian State, while quarterbacks have completed 64.4% of their passes. The defense has faced the 19th fewest pass attempts nationally, averaging 24.7 per game.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Roadrunners and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 8:15 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with the Bobcats being the favored team playing at home against the Roadrunners.</p><h3>UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 8:15 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the UTSA Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>UTSA has played a total of four games this season, with a record of 1-2. When playing on the road, the Roadrunners are winless at 0-2, while they are 1-0 when playing at home. Against the spread, UTSA holds a 1-2 record thus far in the current year. Taking into account games from last season, UTSA has gone 6-4 vs. the spread in their last ten games.</p><p>In three games, UTSA comes in with an over/under mark of 3-0-0, with their games averaging 165.3 points per game. The Roadrunners' last five games have finished with a combined 77 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>The UTSA offense is coming off a game in which they scored 82 points vs. Lamar. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.2% while connecting on 8 threes. Adante' Holiman is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.7. Meanwhile, Trey Edmonds also brings a PPG average of 13 into the game.</p><p>The Roadrunners' defense is presently ranked 140th nationally, allowing an average of 86.7 points per contest. Against Lamar in their most recent game, the UTSA defense gave up a total of 90 points while allowing Lamar to hit 35% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Texas State Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Heading into their 4th game of the season, Texas State has a 1-2 record. Over their previous ten home games, Texas State has gone 4-6, including last year. As of now, Texas State has a 1-2 record against the spread heading into today's game. When factoring in their performance from last season, Texas State is 2-8 vs. the spread in their previous ten games.</p><p>Through three games, Texas State has an over/under record of 2-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 141.3 points per game so far. The Bobcats have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 70 points per game and an over/under record of 5-0.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas State offense put up 54 points against Oklahoma. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 31.2% and made 5 threes. Coming into the game, the Bobcats offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 28%. On average, they get up 19 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 11 made free-throws.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Texas State defense is giving up an average of 76.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.7 threes per game vs. UTSA. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.6%.</p>

UTSA Roadrunners vs Texas State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/23

<p>FOX will broadcast the week 11 non-conference matchup between the Browns and Saints, with the Saints as the home team at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints are the slight favorite with a point spread of -1 and their money line odds at -116. The game is set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th, with the Browns' money line odds at -104 and the over/under line at 44 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Saints -1</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Saints winning this one by a score of 26 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Saints winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 11, the Browns have a 2-7 record, putting them 4th in the AFC North. Our projections give Cleveland just a 2.8% chance of making the playoffs and no chance of winning their division. They rank 19th in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Browns are 3-6, with all three of their wins coming as underdogs. Their average scoring margin this season is -7.2 points per game. Cleveland’s over/under record is 3-6, with their games averaging 40.1 points (the O/U line has averaged 41.3).</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings and are 26th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 16.4. They are 31st in yards per game, with 274.4, and 29th in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 28.7%. Despite being 19th in red zone attempts, they lead the league in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 235 yards in week 9, with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions, after his 334-yard, 3-touchdown performance in week 8. Cedric Tillman led the team with 6 catches for 75 yards and a touchdown, while Nick Chubb had 39 rushing yards on 15 carries.</p><p>Cleveland's defense gave up 27 points in their most recent game, as the Browns lost to the Chargers 27-10. Despite allowing just 66.7% completions to the Chargers, they gave up 246 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. The Browns' defense held the Chargers to 35.7% on third down but allowed some big plays, as the Chargers averaged 9.1 yards per passing attempt.</p><p></p><p>One positive was that the Browns' defense recorded six sacks in the game. The Browns also defended the run well, as the Chargers managed just 96 yards on 23 rushing attempts.</p><h3>Will The Saints Win At Home Over The Browns?</h3><p>With a 3-7 record, the Saints sit 21st in our power rankings, giving them just a 1.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.6% chance of winning the NFC South. New Orleans is 2-3 in division games and 3-4 in conference play, placing them 3rd in the NFC South. They are 2-3 at home and 1-4 on the road.</p> <p>The Saints are 4-6 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of -1.9 points per game. Their O/U record is 6-4, with their games averaging 47.3 points compared to an O/U line of 43.4. In week 10, New Orleans snapped a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 win over the Falcons. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and the teams combined for 37 points, going under the 47-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Saints rank 19th in our offensive power rankings. They are 13th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.7 points per game, and 16th in total yards, with 334.8 per game. New Orleans ranks 15th in passing attempts and 16th in passing yards, averaging 212.4 per game. On the ground, they are 11th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards, with 122.4 per game. The Saints are 16th in the league in 3rd down conversions, with a 38.2% success rate, and they rank 20th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Derek Carr posted a passer rating of 126 in week 10, throwing for 269 yards and 2 touchdowns. Alvin Kamara had 55 rushing yards on 17 carries, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the team with 3 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Saints scored all 20 of their points in the 2nd quarter against Atlanta. Chris Olave, who had 107 receiving yards in week 8, is on injured reserve with a concussion.</p><p>Despite giving up 181 rushing yards on 32 attempts, the Saints' defense made some key plays in their 20-17 win over the Falcons. New Orleans held Atlanta to a 35.7% conversion rate on third down and came up with three sacks. They also limited the Falcons to 287 passing yards on 23 completions and did not allow a passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>The Saints' defense also forced one interception and made life difficult for the Falcons' quarterbacks, as they had a QB hit differential of +8 and a tackles for loss advantage of +4. New Orleans will be looking to tighten up against the run in their next game, as they allowed 468 total yards to Atlanta.</p>

Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

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<p>FOX will broadcast the week 11 NFC North matchup between the Bears and Packers from Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears are the underdog with a point spread of +6.5, and the money line odds have the Packers as -269 favorites. The game is set to kick off at 1:00 ET, and the over/under line is at 41.5 points.</p><h3>GREEN BAY PACKERS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bears winning this one by a score of 27 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Bears winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Packers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 11, the Packers are 6-3, giving them a 77.5% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 5th in our NFL power rankings, but their 0-2 division record has them 3rd in the NFC North. Green Bay is 3-2 at home and 3-1 on the road, and they’ll be on the road this week against the Bears.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, the Packers are 4-5 and have failed to cover in three straight games. In week 9, they lost 24-14 to the Lions, and they couldn’t cover the +2.5 spread. Their O/U record is 4-4-1, with their games averaging 47.1 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Packers rank 12th in our offensive power rankings. They are 7th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 25.6, and are 3rd in yards per game with 390. Despite ranking 17th in passing attempts, they are 7th in passing yards per game, with 235.2. On the ground, Green Bay ranks 5th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game, averaging 154.8.</p> <p>In week 9, Jordan Love threw for 273 yards, completing 23 of 39 passes, but did not have a touchdown and threw an interception. Josh Jacobs led the rushing attack with 95 yards on 13 carries, while Jayden Reed had 5 receptions for 113 yards. The Packers struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 12 attempts, and went 1 for 4 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 24-14 loss to the Lions, the Packers' defense allowed 137 passing yards on 18 completions. The Packers gave up one passing touchdown and allowed the Lions to complete 81.8% of their passes. Despite this, the Packers did well on third downs, allowing the Lions to convert just 33.3% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the ground, the Lions rushed for 124 yards on 32 attempts, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. The Packers' defense managed one sack and had two more quarterback hits and tackles for loss than the Lions.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>After three straight losses, the Bears are now 4-5, including a 19-3 home loss to the Patriots in week 10. Chicago was favored by 6 points but couldn’t get the win, and they now sit 4th in the NFC North. They are 4-1 at home this season but have yet to win on the road (0-4).</p> <p>Our projections give the Bears a 4.3% chance of making the playoffs and just a 0.1% chance of winning their division. They rank 23rd in our NFL power rankings heading into week 11. Chicago is 5-4 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their O/U record is 3-6, with the under hitting in three consecutive games.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Bears rank 24th in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in points per game (19.4) and 30th in passing yards per game (169.6), despite ranking 13th in passing attempts. On the ground, Chicago is 15th in rushing attempts and 24th in rushing yards per game (108.1). They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 28.7% of their attempts, which ranks 29th in the league. However, the Bears have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 3rd in the NFL with a 61.9% conversion rate.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been sacked 18 times over the last three games, including 9 sacks in week 10 against the Patriots. He finished that game with 120 yards on 16/30 passing. Chicago’s offense failed to score in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters in week 10, with Keenan Allen leading the team with 44 receiving yards on 5 catches. D’Andre Swift had 59 rushing yards on 16 carries.</p><p>In their 19-3 loss to the Patriots, the Bears' defense gave up 184 passing yards and one touchdown through the air. They did manage to intercept one pass and held New England to 35.7% on third down conversions. However, the Bears struggled to stop the run, allowing 144 rushing yards on 35 attempts, resulting in a 4.1 yards per attempt average.<p></p>Chicago's defense also struggled to generate pressure, as they finished with only one sack and lost the tackles for loss battle by a significant margin. The Patriots finished with 13 more tackles for loss than the Bears.</p>

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We were on track for a winner in college basketball on Saturday night with 76 points at halftime of Virginia vs. Duke, but the second half plodded along and with limited fouling because of the close score, the over fell one point short. A couple of tough losses by a point and a half-point this week have us 3-3 going into the swing day on Sunday.

Late options are few and far between, but we’ll have to pick one of the games and the one that makes the cut is Butler at Xavier in the Big East. Xavier is -8.5 with a total of 134 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> for this Sunday evening affair on the Cintas Center floor in Cincinnati.
<h3><strong><u>Butler</u></strong><strong><u> Bulldogs</u></strong></h3>
Butler looks like a team just trying to survive until the one-shot deal that is the Big East Conference Tournament. This is not a good Butler team and we’ve seen that play out a lot lately. The Bulldogs have fallen short of 70 points in regulation in ever game since December 23. That is a span of 14 games. We know that Butler plays at a slow pace but LaVall Jordan’s team just isn’t gifted offensively.

Butler shoots 33.7% from three, which is decent, but only 45.7% from two-point land. That ranks 302nd in the nation. The Bulldogs are also at 62.7% from the free throw line, which ranks 332nd nationally. Their 319th-ranked adjusted tempo makes this Butler team one of the slowest in the nation and they’re trying to win by drawing out the game to limit the number of possessions, but it’s just not working.

In 16 conference games, Butler ranks 10th in adjusted offensive efficiency and also 10th in eFG%. About the only thing that the Bulldogs have done well in Big East play is rebound on the defensive side. They’re 10th in eFG% and 2P%. There are only 11 teams in the Big East. Only St. John’s is worse defensively, but the Red Storm make up for that on the offensive side. Only DePaul is worse offensively, but as bad as the Blue Demons are there, they are a decent defensive team. Except for when they’ve played Butler.

Butler has lost five of seven in conference action and got blown out at home on Wednesday by a Marquette team that was floundering. Given the 13-point loss to Xavier in the first meeting, a game that was played to just 64 possessions, can we expect any different here?
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<h3><strong><u>Xavier Musketeers</u></strong></h3>
This looks like a sizable number for Xavier to cover with how they’ve played recently. The Musketeers allowed 1.142 and 1.207 points per possession to UConn and St. John’s in a couple of losses. St. John’s exacted revenge from the first game, which was a 69-61 loss back on January 6.

In fairness, Xavier has had two extended breaks recently. The Musketeers went from January 10 to January 30 without playing, when they beat Butler by 13, and then went from that day until February 13 without a game. They lost at home to UConn and then lost that road game at St. John’s. Xavier took 40 three-pointers in that loss to the Johnnies. Grading Xavier in conference action is tough because of those two long breaks. They only have eight data points in league play compared to the 16 that the Bulldogs have. Xavier has taken great care of the basketball, but has struggled at the free throw line and is only shooting 32.2% on three-point efforts.

Will Xavier look crisper in this game now playing three times in eight days? This feels more like the routine for college basketball than what they’ve had to contend with in previous weeks. Travis Steele’s squad is fifth in Near Proximity Field Goal Percentage against an average opponent per Haslametrics, but the Musketeers have settled for a lot of three-point attempts and way too many mid-range shots this season. They are sixth in Mid-Range Attempt Percentage. Those are generally low-percentage shots.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Butler defends the three-point line better than the two-point line. In the first meeting, Xavier was 10-of-20 from three and 16-of-31 from two. The game still fell on 123 points, playing to just 64 possessions with Xavier off the layoff. I don’t really see Butler upping the pace here. Jordan knows his offense can’t really compete with teams if they want to run.

I think Xavier will try to make Butler uncomfortable here and press the tempo a little bit more. The Bulldogs could be in fouling range here if this is close. While Xavier as a team isn’t good, Paul Scruggs is 82% and Nate Johnson is 80%, so those would be the two guys taking them late.

Xavier looks like an uncomfortable favorite here, but with a little more rhythm and some actual practice time this week, I’ll lay the number.
<h4><strong>Pick: Xavier -8.5</strong></h4>
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