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<p>Betting on today's Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Nebraska is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Rutgers Shock Everyone at Pinnacle Bank Arena?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers improved to 9-8 on the season with a 75-68 win over UCLA on Monday, January 13th. The Scarlet Knights were +4 underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset at home, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 33-30 at halftime, Rutgers turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UCLA 45-35. The total points for the game ended at 143, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Rutgers put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 56.2% (18/32). The Scarlet Knights also hit 67.7% of their free throws, going 21-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall. Dylan Harper added 18 points, though he shot just 38.5% from the field. Eric Dailey Jr. and Sebastian Mack each contributed 16 points, with Dailey shooting 53.3% and Mack hitting 50% of his shots. Kobe Johnson was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Rutgers gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held the opposing team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws for 67%. Rutgers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornhuskers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-4 after a tough 104-68 road loss to Purdue on Sunday. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Cornhuskers not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points soared past the 140.5 O/U line, finishing at 172.</p> 

<p>Nebraska trailed 45-28 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points but allowing 59. The Cornhuskers will need to regroup after this lopsided loss.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 74.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 22.2% of their threes (6/27). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%).</p> <p>C.J. Cox led the way, scoring 23 points in 22 minutes, shooting 81.8% overall and 71.4% from three (5/7). Fletcher Loyer also hit 5 threes, shooting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 15 points and a team-high 7 assists, shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive efforts, they allowed 104 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 63% from the field. This included a 68% success rate from two-point range, where they hit 22 of 32 shots.</p> <p>The Cornhuskers also struggled to contain the three-point line, giving up 19 threes on 33 attempts, a 57% shooting clip. From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 3/6.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tigers at TU Arena in Towson, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 123.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4 at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -4</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pride improved to 8-7 on the season with a 66-63 win over UNCW on Saturday, January 11th. Hofstra, playing at home, entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Hofstra led 29-24 at halftime, and while they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 37 of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and had an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 14 threes at 57.1%. Jean Aranguren added 20 points, shooting 5 of 9 from deep. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Hofstra's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 23 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shooting for 47%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hofstra's opponents hit 12 of 28 shots, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 for 57%. Hofstra gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 7-9 on the season with a 93-82 road win over Drexel on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Towson scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points. The game’s total points of 175 went well over the O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>The Tigers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 45% of their threes (9/20) and hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts (26/44).</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points on 9/14 shooting, including 4/6 from three. Williamson added 26 points, hitting 10/15 from the field and 3/4 from deep, while also dishing out 7 assists.</p><p>Towson's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 53 attempts, a 49% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Camels face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Fighting Camels are hosting the game at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC. Charleston come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Win at Buies Creek?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Charleston's season record dropped to 12-4 after an 84-73 road loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charleston led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 35. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.8% overall and 31.7% from three-point range. Despite the poor shooting, they managed to hit 13 threes, with Deywilk Tavarez knocking down 6 of 12 from deep and finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. also contributed 4 threes, scoring 22 points and dishing out 5 assists. Madison Durr was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots and adding 6 assists. The Cougars grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and totaled 19 assists in the game.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to connect on 23 of 41 two-point attempts, a 56% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponent hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. The Cougars also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Camels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Campbell fell to 5-10 on the season after an 81-68 road loss to Elon on Monday, January 13th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Camels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Campbell trailed 42-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points hit 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Campbell's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, but they did hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Sam Sherry was nearly perfect, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. The Fighting Camels also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Campbell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Campbell's opponents shot 36%, making 9 of 25 attempts. The Fighting Camels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 84%.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Campbell Fighting Camels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 8:10 PM from Target Field in Minneapolis, we have an American League matchup between the Red Sox and Twins. Heading into Friday's game, the Red Sox are 18-14, while the Twins are 17-13. Boston is currently favored on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Tanner Houck is going for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Chris Paddack for the Twins. You can catch Friday night's game on NESN.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, May 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Twins 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>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>The Red Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Giants scored two runs in the top of the 7th. Boston was the -122 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Josh Winckowski got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run and issued two walks. Zack Kelly also struggled out of the bullpen, taking the loss and giving up two earned runs. The Red Sox's offense scored their only run in the 3rd inning and had a total of four hits.</p><p>Boston is 18-14 overall and trails the Orioles by 2.5 games in the AL East. So far, they have yet to win a game vs. another AL East team, going 0-3. The Red Sox will be looking to pick up a win on the road today, as they are just 7-9 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Red Sox have been good with an 11-5 record. Boston has also been really good as the road favorite, going 5-0 this year. They have also been good overall in series, coming in with a mark of 6-3-1 and having won two straight series.</p><p>When the Red Sox are on the road, they have a run line record of 12-4, which is a big reason why they have an overall run line record of 18-14. They have an average run margin of 1.2 runs per game, but that number jumps to 2.7 runs per game when they are away from Fenway Park. When they are the underdog, they have a run line record of 13-5, compared to 5-9 when they are the favorite.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox have played 29 games this season, and 13 of them have gone over the total. They have gone over the total in seven of their last 10 games, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. Their last three games have gone under the total, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8.5 runs per game, and their games have gone over the total in seven of the 10 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs.</p><p>Tanner Houck is coming off a start in which he didn't give up an earned run. Against the Cubs on April 28th, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up just one unearned run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Looking back at his last three starts, Houck has gone 9 innings, 6 innings, and 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run in each of those outings. For the season, he has a record of 3-2, an ERA of 1.60, and opponents are batting .207 this season. Houck has one shutout and one complete game this year.</p><p>Over his last eight games, Rafael Devers has gone 13/29 for the Red Sox, including one home run and three RBIs. Devers is also currently on an eight-game hitting streak. Tyler O'Neill has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/29 with two homers in his last seven games. O'Neill is batting .309 for the season and is 2nd in the league with nine home runs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Red Sox are 8th in batting average and 11th in runs scored at 4.7 runs per game. Their team on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS are all 7th in the league. Overall, they are 6th in home runs and have the 5th best Isolated Power (ISO) in the league. Boston has two players with at least 15 RBIs, with Ceddanne Rafaela leading the team with 17.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the White Sox, closing out their series with a 10-5 win. After allowing two runs to the White Sox in the bottom of the first, the Twins responded with a run of their own. Minnesota went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Twins was Bailey Ober, who picked up the win. He went six innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits. Ober only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win thanks to Minnesota's big 9th inning, where they scored four runs. Alex Kirilloff was only 1/3, but his hit was a home run, and the Twins also had three other players with three hits.</p><p>Minnesota will host the Red Sox today with an overall record of 17-13, and they have won ten straight games. The Twins are 4th in the AL Central, 2.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. So far, they have gone 12-7 against other teams in the AL Central.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone just 6-6 this year, but they have been good on the road at 11-7. Minnesota has been really good as the favorite this year, going 15-5, but they are just 2-8 as the underdog. The Twins have won four straight at home, and they are 4-4-2 in series this year.</p><p>Minnesota has been a .500 team against the run line this season, but they have been much better on the road, going 11-7. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 4-6, but have struggled at home, going 4-8. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.6, while it is -3.6 in losing games.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record for the season is 15-14, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 2-7. Their combined run average for the year is 9 runs. Their over streak is at 2 games, and their games have gone over the total in 4 of their last 5 games. </p><p>Chris Paddack will be making his third start of the season for the Twins, and he'll be doing so at home against the Red Sox. Paddack has been solid in his first two outings, going 7 innings in his first start and then 5 innings in his last outing. He has 18 strikeouts in 12 innings of work so far.</p><p>Minnesota's offense has been solid this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per game. The Twins have been a good home run hitting team so far, as their team total of 32 is 9th in the league. As a team, they are batting .238 and are 8th in slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Edouard Julien has been the Twins' top power threat this season, as his seven home runs is 4th in the league. Ryan Jeffers has also been a key power threat, as he has five homers and is batting .300 overall. Willi Castro has been hot of late, going 16/35 in his last eight games, and is currently on an eight-game hitting streak.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 5/3/24

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

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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>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 Hawkeyes and Trojans. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 162.5 points, and USC is favored by -1.5 vs. Iowa in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawkeyes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Iowa improved to 12-4 on the season with a dominant 85-60 win over Indiana on Saturday. The Hawkeyes, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Leading 43-33 at halftime, Iowa’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 42. The game’s total points of 145 fell well short of the 166.5 O/U line.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 54.2% (32/59). Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 64.4%, thanks in part to their 45.8% shooting from beyond the arc (11/24). Inside the arc, they connected on 60% of their two-point attempts (21/35).</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Owen Freeman added 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Josh Dix also chipped in 12 points, knocking down 4 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Iowa's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 54% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 21/35.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 10/18 from the free-throw line. Iowa gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can USC Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>USC improved to 10-6 on the season with an 82-72 road win over Illinois on Saturday. The Trojans entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, USC turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Illinois 47-34. The game’s total points of 154 narrowly went over the pre-game O/U line of 153.5.</p><p>USC put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 52.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 56.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.7% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-14 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Trojans were efficient, making 81.8% of their attempts, hitting 9-of-11.</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 31 points, shooting 60.0% overall. Wesley Yates III was nearly perfect, hitting 7-of-8 shots for 15 points. Ben Humrichous also contributed 15 points, knocking down 3-of-8 from three. Rashaun Agee added 13 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>USC's defense held their opponent to 72 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense limited their opponent to 7/32 shooting, or 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Pilots? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. The odds for this West Coast conference game currently have Portland as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chiles Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Pilots.</li><li>Not only will Portland 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 over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tigers fell to 4-14 on the season after a 91-55 loss to Oregon State on Saturday. Pacific, who were +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the home game.</p> <p>After trailing 45-30 at halftime, the Tigers managed just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The total points for the game went over the 142.5-point line, with a combined 146 points.</p><p>Pacific struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 37% and an effective field goal percentage of 40.7%. They hit only 5 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 23.8% from deep, but were efficient from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%).</p> <p>Parsa Fallah led the way with 25 points on 6 of 7 shooting, while Nate Kingz added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. The Tigers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 91 points, the Pacific Tigers held their opponents to just 37% shooting from the field, including 23% from beyond the arc, where they hit 5 of 21 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 tries, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>Pacific sent their opponents to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 90%. The Tigers limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Pilots Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Portland’s season continues to be a struggle, as their 81-72 loss to San Francisco on Thursday dropped them to 3-13. The Pilots were +20 underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Portland trailed 37-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 44 points to the Dons after the break. The game’s total points of 153 went over the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Portland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 55.3% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>Max Mackinnon led the way with 28 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 50% from three. Malik Thomas and Austin Rapp each added 19 points, with Rapp struggling from deep, hitting just 2 of 10 threes.</p><p>Portland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, with the opposing team converting at a 56% rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland's opponents hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. The Pilots also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, an 83% success rate. Portland gave up 14 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Pacific Tigers vs Portland Pilots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Leathernecks and Eagles game? Catch the action at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132 points, and Morehead State is favored by -6 to win at home against Western Illinois.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles -6</p><p>This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Morehead State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Leathernecks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Western Illinois dropped to 5-9 on the season after a 72-52 home loss to Tennessee State on Saturday. The Leathernecks were -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Western Illinois struggled early, trailing 39-19 at halftime. They matched Tennessee State’s 33 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 52 points on 32.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, with two-point shooting at 32.3% and three-point shooting at 33.3% (6/18). They also hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 14/21 from the line.</p> <p>Julius Rollins led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc and shooting 60% overall. Ronald Jessamy added 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6%, while Josh Ogundele contributed 12 points and 8 boards, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Marko Maletic struggled, shooting 28.6% overall and 14.3% from three.</p><p>Western Illinois held their opponent to 72 points on 32% shooting from the field, as they allowed just 16 made field goals on 49 attempts. The Leathernecks limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent hitting only 10 of 31 shots inside the arc, also at a 32% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Illinois gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from deep. The Leathernecks also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 66%. Western Illinois allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Morehead State Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Morehead State Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles improved to 7-7 on the season with a 67-56 win over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. Morehead State, who entered the game as +3 underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-26 at halftime, the Eagles pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Redhawks 40-30. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>Morehead State put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. They connected on 21 of 40 two-point attempts, good for 52.5%, and hit 10 of 15 free throws (66.7%). The Eagles also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.</p> <p>Rob Martin led the way with 21 points and 8 assists, shooting 8 for 12 overall and 4 for 5 from three-point range. Anouar Mellouk added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 8 of 9 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Morehead State's defense held their opponent to just 56 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. The Eagles gave up only 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Morehead State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans and Bruins. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with UCLA being favored by -27 over Cal State Fullerton.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +27</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +27.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Cal State Fullerton Be The Talk of Pauley Pavilion?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal State Fullerton edged out a 62-61 win over Idaho State on Monday, November 18th, in a home game. The Titans, who were favored by 2.5 points, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 123, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Fullerton trailed 32-31 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 31 themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 7 of 15 three-point attempts, hitting 46.7% from deep, and were 87.5% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>John Mikey Square, Dylan Darling, and Jake O'Neil each scored 17 points, with Square shooting 77.8% from the field. O'Neil added 12 rebounds, while Darling hit 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Donovan Oday also contributed, going 3 for 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, connecting on 24 of 49 attempts.</p> <p>They allowed 50% shooting from two-point range (17/34) and 46% from beyond the arc (7/15). The opposing team also hit 87% of their free throws, going 7/8. Fullerton gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UCLA Win at Home?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 4-0 on the season with an 84-70 win over Idaho State on Wednesday. The Bruins were heavy favorites at -24.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 130.5.</p> <p>UCLA led 41-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, matching their own output. The Bruins will look to tighten up their defense in future games.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.1%, thanks in part to their 64.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 14 attempts. The Bruins also connected on 80.8% of their free throws, going 21 for 26 from the line.</p> <p>Tyler Bilodeau was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 20 points. Sebastian Mack led the team with 21 points, while Eric Dailey Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. UCLA also dished out 16 assists as a team.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed the opposing team to hit 18 of 33 two-point attempts, a 54% success rate.</p> 

<p>From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 9 threes on 14 attempts, allowing the other team to shoot 64% from deep. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 shots for 80%.</p>

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