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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bucks (-133) will host the Kings (+112) in a non-conference matchup. Milwaukee is currently favored by 2.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5. The Kings have won seven straight games and are 20-19 on the season. The Bucks are 20-17 and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-124 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Kings Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 20-19 on the season following a 124-119 win over the Bulls on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by five points, pushed the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 243 points went over the pre-game line of 238.</p> <p>After trailing 63-61 at halftime, the Kings outscored the Bulls 36-32 in the third quarter to take a 97-95 lead into the fourth. Sacramento then held Chicago to 24 points in the final period while scoring 27 to seal the win.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings to a win over the Bulls, scoring 26 points with 9 rebounds and 4 threes at 50% shooting from deep. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points, hitting 80% from the field, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 21 points against his former team.</p> <p>The Kings shot 49.5% overall, making 13 threes at 33.3%. Fox and DeRozan both scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, with Malik Monk adding 18 points, including 7 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled through the first three quarters, giving up 30 points in the 1st, 33 in the 2nd, and 32 in the 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Kings had a tough time defending the three, with the Bulls hitting 18 threes at a 48% clip. Sacramento sent Chicago to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Kings finished with 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Bucks Chances at Home</h3><p>The Bucks fell to 20-17 on the season after a 140-106 road loss to the Knicks on Sunday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 246 points exceeded the O/U line of 228 by 18 points.</p> <p>New York took control with a 12-0 run, pushing the score from 75-62 to 87-62. The Bucks trailed 108-89 heading into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 32-17.</p><p>In their 140-106 loss to the Knicks, the Bucks struggled offensively, shooting just 45.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 10 threes at a 29.4% rate.</p> <p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 24 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 13 points in the 1st quarter and adding 10 more in the 3rd. Damian Lillard contributed 22 points, while Khris Middleton added 16, making 2 threes at 50% efficiency.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks struggled against the Knicks, giving up 140 points on Sunday. Milwaukee allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 2nd, with New York shooting 58% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks also hit 18 threes at a 43% clip. The Bucks sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 24 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Minutemen and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -1 to win at home against Massachusetts.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams -1</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Minutemen Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Massachusetts dropped to 5-11 on the season after a 77-70 road loss to George Mason on Saturday. The Minutemen were +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>UMass trailed 36-32 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 147 went over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Minutemen put up 70 points, shooting just 36.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 18 attempts, and connected on 37.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, UMass shot 77.4%, converting 24 of 31 attempts. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting.</p><p>Massachusetts gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts (18/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Massachusetts held their opponent to 30% shooting (6/20). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 23 free throws (65%). The Minutemen also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Rams Chances at Home</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Rams dropped to 7-9 on the season following a 74-64 loss to Davidson on Saturday. Fordham entered the game as +9 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Fordham struggled early, trailing 36-20 at halftime, but showed fight in the second half, outscoring Davidson 44-38. However, their comeback effort wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Fordham's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 24.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed only 9 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, while shooting 62.5% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9%. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III also scored 20 points, but hit just 4 of 16 from three-point range.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Fordham allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 5 of 16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 70% success rate. Fordham allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Massachusetts Minutemen vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Kutter Crawford will get the start for the Red Sox (51-46, 26-22 home) as they host the Mets (45-51, 22-29 away) at Fenway Park. The Mets will give the starting nod to Kodai Senga. Check out my prediction for game one of this interleague matchup between the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox -121</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, July 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>On the road, the Mets have dropped two straight games.</li><li>The Red Sox are on a five game winning streak as the home underdog.</li><li>The Red Sox are 3-0 in Kutter Crawford's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>NEW YORK METS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>New York enters today's matchup with an overall record of 45-51, placing them 4th in the NL East. The club has played in 31 series so far, and has a record of 10-17-4, including dropping each of their past two sets. The Mets are 23-22 at home and 22-29 and 23-22 at home.</p><p><p>Today, New York starter Kodai Senga will aim to reduce the number of home-runs he has allowed in his last two appearances. Through the season, Senga has compiled a 7-5 record and an ERA of 3.20. He has tallied 122 strikeouts and an impressive K/9 rate of 11.48, while also averaging 4.61 walks per 9 innings pitched.</p></p><p>Kodai Senga notched a quality start in his latest appearance, hurling six frames and allowing one run. Unfortunately for the Mets, they were unable to get past the Dodgers, falling 5-1.</p><p>The Mets have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 12 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 6th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 8th in home runs and 15th in slugging percentage. Overall, New York is averaging 4.4 runs per game (16th).</p><p>Pete Alonso has been a major contributor to the Mets' offensive performance in 2023, leading the team with 26 home runs and 63 RBIs. His slugging percentage is currently .472 for the season.</p><h3>WILL THE BOSTON RED SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 51-46, the Red Sox come into today's game 4th in the AL East. When playing at home, they are 26-22 and 25-24 on the road. Boston has played in 31 series thus far, and have gone 17-11-3. </p><p><p>Kutter Crawford is set to make his 19th appearance of the 2023 season today, boasting a 4-4 record thus far. His ERA stands at 3.74 and opponents have a .278 OBP against him, while he has struck out 67 batters and holds a WHIP of 1.13. Crawford has been particularly impressive on the road, with an ERA of 2.45 compared to 6.28 at home.</p></p><p>The Red Sox emerged victorious in Kutter Crawford's last outing, defeating the Cubs 11-5. The right-hander tossed six frames of one-hit ball, surrendering no earned runs and earning his sixth win of the season.</p><p>Offensively, Boston is ranked 5th in the league with an average of 5 runs per game. When looking over their last five matchups, the Red Sox averaged 5.4 runs per contest, which is 6th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Boston is 17th in all of baseball, with a total of 105 home runs.</p><p>Triston Casas has been a powerful presence in the Red Sox's lineup over their last ten games, leading the team with three home runs. His season-long total of 12 homers puts him at the top of the leaderboard. Casas has also put up an overall batting average of</p>

New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 7/21/23

<p>At 6:00 ET, the 29-45 Brooklyn Nets will host the 41-33 Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are currently favored by 5.5 points and come into this game 9th in the Western Conference. The Nets are on a 3-game win streak and are 11th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 224 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points against the Nets. This season, they have been favored in 40 of their 74 games and have a record of 27-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 17-23 against the spread, and their average scoring margin is +4 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles' O/U record for the season is 42-32, and their games have averaged a combined 235.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 224, and 65 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Pacers by a score of 109-90. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS record of 34-40 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 199 points, which was well below the O/U line of 244.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Lakers are in 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 41-33. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-23 and 7-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, the Lakers are 14-21 compared to 27-12 at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 117.7 points per game. However, they are just 9th in scoring on the road at 116.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.7 points per game (23rd). Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.</p><h3>Can Brooklyn Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nets have won three straight games and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Nets have a record of 13-37 this season. In their last three games as the underdog, they have gone 2-1 straight-up and 19-28 ATS.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Bulls by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Brooklyn was getting 3 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 37-37. The over has hit in their last two games, and their games have averaged a combined 224.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nets covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 32-39 for the season. At home, they are 19-14 ATS, compared to 13-25 on the road.</p><p>At home, the Nets are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 111.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the league at 45%.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the NBA with an average of 13.6 made threes per game. They are also 9th in three-point attempts. Overall, Brooklyn is shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Nets are 24th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th with an average of 26.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Nets' defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Hokies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina State come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-7 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Wolfpack were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win at home.</p> <p>NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. Despite the late push, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 over/under line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (24/65). They limited two-point shooting to 21/46 (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even more effective, allowing only 3/19 (15%) shooting. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will Virginia Tech Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech appeared to be cruising after taking a 42-23 lead into halftime, but they allowed Cal to score 45 points in the 2nd half while managing just 29 points themselves. Despite the late scare, the Hokies held on for the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, finishing with 71 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they hit 24 of 41 two-point attempts (58.5%).</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from deep. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Virginia Tech also recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field, including 36% from two-point range (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%).</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Saints and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mountaineers at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 129.5 points, and the Mountaineers are favored to win at home against the Saints.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints +9</p><p>This game will be played at Knott Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have Mount St. Mary's winning straight-up, we like Siena at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Saints Chances on the Road</h3><p>In today's game against Mount St. Mary's, the Siena team comes in with a 2-5 overall record. So far this season, the Saints are 0-3 on the road, while they have a 2-2 record at home. Siena has a subpar ATS performance, sitting below .500 at 2-5. On the road, they are 1-2 vs. the spread this season and have a 3-7 ATS record in their previous ten road games.</p><p>Through seven games, Siena has an over/under record of 2-4-1 with their games averaging a combined 133.3 points per game so far. When analyzing the Saints' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 130 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>Siena is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 67 points vs. Rider. This figure is more than their season average of 58.9 points per game. The team's top scorer is Giovanni Emejuru, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 11.1, while Zek Tekin also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>On defense, Siena is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 74.4 points per game. Against Rider in their most recent game, the Siena defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing Rider to hit 44% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Mountaineers come into today's game with a 1-5 record, having just lost to Manhattan (75-74). Mount St. Mary's is 0-4 on the road this season and 1-1 at home. Entering today's game, Mount St. Mary's has a 2-4 against the spread (ATS) record. In their previous five games, the team has gone 1-4 ATS.</p><p>So far, Mount St. Mary's' games have averaged 143.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 136.2 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Mountaineers' games have averaged 147 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their latest game, Mount St. Mary's offense put up 74 points against Manhattan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.6% and made 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Dakota Leffew with 21 points. Deshayne Montgomery also added 15 points for the Mountaineers.</p><p>Currently, the Mountaineers' defense holds the 151st rank in the nation, allowing 73.5 points per game. The Mount St. Mary's defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Manhattan to connect on 9 threes.</p>

Siena Saints vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Beacons and Bruins game? Catch the action at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Belmont is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS BELMONT BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curb Event Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have Belmont winning straight-up, we like Valparaiso at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Valparaiso Pull Off A Win at Curb Event Center?</h3><p>Valparaiso's season record dropped to 8-7 after a 58-47 road loss to Murray State on Saturday. The Beacons entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Valparaiso trailed 26-21 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 26 points while allowing 32.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 47 points with a field goal percentage of 33.9% (19/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit 29.2% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Ellington led the way with 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Cooper Schwieger added 12 points and 7 boards, hitting 54.5% of his shots. The Beacons finished with just 7 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Valparaiso put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Beacons were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 37% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Valparaiso's defense was equally impressive, as they allowed just 4 threes on 16 attempts (25%). They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Can the Bruins Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Belmont improved to 11-5 on the season with an 84-79 road win over Indiana State on Saturday. The Bruins entered the game as +3 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Belmont led 42-32 at halftime and scored another 42 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 47 points after the break. The total points for the game came in at 163, under the O/U line of 171.5.</p><p>Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 51.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 61.7%. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, hitting 12 of 26 attempts, while shooting 55.9% from inside the arc.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% from the field and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, going 10-for-11 from the field in just 22 minutes, finishing with 23 points.</p><p>Despite Belmont's defensive efforts, they gave up 79 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 27 of 63 attempts. Belmont struggled to contain them inside, allowing them to hit 65% of their two-point shots, going 17 for 26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Belmont held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made just 10 of 37 three-point attempts. The Bruins also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 62%. Belmont allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Belmont Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Norse. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Norse at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Kentucky as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</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 Nicholls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Colonels dropped their home opener to South Alabama, 70-64, on Friday, November 8th. Nicholls, who were -5.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Nicholls scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points as well. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nicholls struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Ike Cornish and Myles Corey each scored 18 points, with Cornish hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Corey was 0-5 from deep but added 8 assists. Brian Myles and Dylan Fasoyiro both contributed 17 points, with Myles shooting 60% overall and 75% from three.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, the Nicholls Colonels' defense held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, as they connected on 22 of 63 attempts. Nicholls was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with only 10 makes on 27 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nicholls allowed 12 threes on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Nicholls gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Norse?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Norse faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they took on Purdue on the road. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, Northern Kentucky fell short, losing 72-50. They not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Northern Kentucky trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 26 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 122, which was under the 147.5-point line.</p><p>Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.8% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 50 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.1%, and they managed 15 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Fletcher Loyer was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall, finishing with 16 points and 4 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points, shooting 80.0% from the field.</p><p>Despite Northern Kentucky's defensive struggles, they allowed 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts (18/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).</p>

Nicholls Colonels vs Northern Kentucky Norse NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 138 points, with Butler being favored by -8 at home against Seton Hall.</p><h3>SETON HALL PIRATES VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +8</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Butler winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pirates Pull Off a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><p>Seton Hall’s season record fell to 6-10 after a 91-85 road loss to Providence on Saturday. The Pirates entered the game as +8 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 41-41 first half, Seton Hall scored 44 points in the second half but allowed 50. The game’s total points of 176 far exceeded the over/under line of 130.5.</p><p>Seton Hall put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They connected on 31.8% of their threes, hitting 7 of 22 attempts, while knocking down 80% of their free throws (16/20). The Pirates also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p> <p>Bensley Joseph was a standout, scoring 28 points in 26 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 overall and 7 of 9 from beyond the arc. Isaiah Coleman added 26 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, and Prince Aligbe contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponents hit 12 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 48%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23, shooting 69%. Seton Hall gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Butler Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Butler dropped to 7-10 on the season after a 80-76 loss to Creighton on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>At halftime, the game was tied at 43-43, but Butler was outscored 37-33 in the 2nd half, leading to the loss.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 12 attempts for 66.7%.</p> <p>Ryan Kalkbrenner led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 60% from three-point range, hitting 3 of 5 attempts. Steven Ashworth contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 8 three-point attempts. Patrick McCaffery added 21 points, shooting 42.9% from three, while Pierre Brooks II and Jamiya Neal each chipped in 14 points.</p><p>Butler's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed their opponents to connect on 57% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's defense held their opponents to 32% shooting, as they hit 8 of 25 three-point shots. The free-throw line wasn't much of a factor, with the opposing team going 8/12 for 66%. Butler also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Seton Hall Pirates vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>First pitch for Sunday's matchup between the Padres and Rays is set for 1:40 PM ET from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. BSSUN is carrying the game on TV, and the Rays are the slight home underdogs on the money line (+119). The money line odds have the Padres at -139, and the over/under line is currently at 7 runs.</p>

<p>San Diego is currently 3rd in the NL West with a record of 77-61, while the Rays are 4th in the AL East at 67-68. Dylan Cease is starting for the Padres, and he is facing off against Ryan Pepiot for the Rays.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -139</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 1:40 ET on Sunday, September 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays 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>Tampa Bay cruised to an easy 11-4 win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had a huge 2nd inning, scoring four of their eleven runs. As for the Padres, they scored their final two runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Rays were favored at -124 on the money line.</p>

<p>Shane Baz got the win for the Rays, going five innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Randy Vásquez only went 4 1/3 innings for the Padres, giving up nine runs on eleven hits.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay got a huge performance from Junior Caminero, who went 1/4 with a home run and three RBIs. Brandon Lowe, José Caballero, Josh Lowe, and Christopher Morel each had two hits and drove in at least one run.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is on the road today vs. the Rays, and they are 77-61 overall, which has them six games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Padres are also tied with the Diamondbacks for 2nd place in the division.</p>

<p>The Padres have gone just 5-5 over their last 10 games, and they are 26-14-5 in series this year. As the favorite, the Padres are 48-37 and 29-24 as the underdog. They have been a good team on the road this year, going 40-29 compared to 37-32 at home.</p><p>San Diego is 44-25 against the run line on the road this season, with an average run differential of +1.1 runs per game. The Padres have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog this season, going 36-17, compared to 35-50 as the favorite. Their overall run line record is 71-67, with an average run differential of +0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The San Diego Padres are on the road to face the Tampa Bay Rays today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7 runs. The Padres have had a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 75-62. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 7 runs, their over/under record is 9-2. The over has hit in two straight games for the Padres.</p><p>Dylan Cease will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Cardinals, Cease gave up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. He allowed four walks and seven hits in the outing. Cease has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 12-10 with a 3.57 ERA. Looking back over his last four outings, Cease has alternated between wins and losses. His ERA on the road is 4.78, compared to 3.25 at home.</p><p>San Diego comes into today's game as the league's top hitting team, with a batting average of .265. They are also the top home run hitting team in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .327 is 4th in the MLB. The Padres are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. </p>

<p>Manny Machado and Jurickson Profar have been the Padres' top power threats this season, with Machado leading the team with 23 homers and Profar right behind him at 21. Machado's 83 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Over his last eight games, Machado has gone 11/33 with three homers and nine RBIs. Luis Arraez has been a solid all-around hitter for the Padres, batting .309 with four homers and 39 RBIs.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 67-68 overall, and they are 11.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. Currently, they are in 4th place in the division and have gone 17-23 in AL East games. The Rays will be taking on the Padres at home today with an even 35-35 record at home.</p>

<p>The Rays have dropped two straight series, and their overall series record is 21-17-5 this year. As the underdog, Tampa Bay is 33-38 this year compared to a mark of 34-30 as the favorite. They are also just below .500 at 32-33 on the road this year.</p><p>Despite their overall run line record being below .500, the Rays have been a profitable bet on the run line when playing on the road, where they are 37-28. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 43-28, compared to when they are the favorite, where they are just 24-40.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are at home today against the San Diego Padres, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7 runs. The Rays have a combined run average of 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the year is 61-68. Their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs per game, and when the line has been set at 7 runs, their record is 2-2-4. The over has hit in their last three games.</p><p>The Rays are sending Ryan Pepiot to the mound today vs. the Padres, and he will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Mariners. In that start, Pepiot took the loss, giving up five earned runs in six innings of work. Looking back further, he has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 7-6 with a 3.61 ERA. Opponents have a batting average of .202 vs. Pepiot this season, and his ERA at home is 4.37 compared to 3.76 on the road. So far, he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 9.46 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Yandy Diaz comes into the game as the Rays' top hitter, with a batting average of .276, and he also leads the team with 59 RBIs. Diaz is also on a bit of a hot streak, going 4/10 in his last three games, with two homers. Over his last five games, Josh Lowe is hitting .474 with two homers and three RBIs. Lowe also has four runs scored during this stretch.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are batting just .231, and they are also near the bottom of the league in both home runs and runs scored. Overall, they are averaging just 3.9 runs per game. Their team OPS of .677 is 23rd in the league.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Titans versus the Beach? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Long Beach State is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Cal State Fullerton.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Walter Pyramid at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Even though we have Long Beach State winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Titans Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Cal State Fullerton heads into tonight's game against Long Beach State as 8.5-point underdogs. The Titans are 5-14 as underdogs this season, and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, Cal State Fullerton is 12-16 this season, including a 5-11 mark in Big West play. They come into tonight's game having lost three straight on the road and are 6-10 away from home this season.</p><p>As the underdog, Cal State Fullerton has an ATS record of 9-10 this season. On the road, the Titans have gone 9-7 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Cal State Fullerton has an ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's over/under record this season is 13-13 and the average over/under line in their games is 136.2. Today's over/under line of 148 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season of 134.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 128 points.</p><p>Against CSUN, the Cal State Fullerton had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 66.9 points per game. They scored 60 points and posted a field goal percentage of 42% in the game. DJ Brewton is leading the team in scoring at 15.5 points per contest. Max Jones has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.2 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Cal State Fullerton defense is giving up an average of 68.1 points per contest. The Cal State Fullerton defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed CSUN to connect on 7 threes.</p><h3>Do the Beach Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Long Beach State Beach will look to bounce back from a 73-65 loss to Hawaii when they take on Cal State Fullerton at home. So far this season, Long Beach State Beach has a record of 18-10, including a mark of 6-2 at home. They have won three straight games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Long Beach State Beach has been favored in 16 of their 28 games, going 11-5 in those matchups. For the year, they have a scoring differential of +3.8 points per game at home, compared to +0.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>Long Beach State has an ATS record of 13-13 this season and is 4-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Beach have gone 6-4.</p><p>Long Beach State's over/under record for the season sits at 15-11, and today's line of 148 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games (152.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>Against Hawaii, the Long Beach State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 78.4 points per game. They scored 65 points and posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% in the game. AJ George led the scoring for the Beach, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Aboubacar Traore chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, Long Beach State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.4 points per game (250th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 9.1 threes per game vs. Cal State Fullerton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.2%.</p>

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