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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pelicans will host the Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Denver (-414) is currently a 9.5-point favorite over the Pelicans (+322). The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 231.5.</p>

<p>Denver is 14-11 on the season and 6th in the Western Conference. New Orleans (5-24) is 15th in the West and has lost six straight games.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-113 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Stun the Crowd at Smoothie King Center?</h3><p>Denver’s season record dropped to 14-11 after a 126-124 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 250, surpassing the O/U line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Denver appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run stretched their lead from 66-59 to 76-59. However, they faltered in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 38-21. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored Portland 37-22, the Nuggets couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Nuggets shot 54% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 44.1% clip in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic led the way with 34 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Jamal Murray added 24 points and 10 assists, with 12 points coming in the 4th quarter. Christian Braun also made a significant impact in the final period, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 38 points, respectively, in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Overall, Denver allowed Portland to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nuggets gave up 16 threes on 34% shooting. The Trail Blazers also went to the line 24 times, hitting 20 free throws. Denver finished with 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-24 on the season after a 104-93 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 197 points was well below the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 19-16 to 26-19, but couldn’t maintain momentum. They led 49-45 at halftime but were outscored 33-26 in the 3rd quarter and 26-18 in the 4th, as the Knicks pulled away late.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 93-point effort against the Knicks, shooting just 41% from the field. They connected on 12 threes at a 35.3% rate, both figures hovering around their average.</p> <p>Trey Murphy III led the way with 26 points, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Dejounte Murray added 14 points, while CJ McCollum chipped in 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 33 points in their 104-93 loss to the Knicks. Overall, they held New York to 43% shooting.</p> <p>New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Pelicans also gave up 15 offensive rebounds but recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Buccaneers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia as the -27.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Charleston Southern at +27.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Athens Possible for the Buccaneers?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Charleston Southern fell to 2-10 on the season after an 86-69 road loss to North Alabama on Thursday. The Buccaneers entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charleston Southern trailed 46-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the over/under line of 148.</p><p>In their recent game, Charleston Southern put up 69 points, shooting 41.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 38.5% of their threes, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and went 15-for-23 from the free-throw line, good for 65.2%.</p> <p>Offensively, Taje' Kelly was a standout, scoring 34 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Taye Fields was also efficient, hitting 83.3% of his shots, finishing with 25 points and 4 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Buccaneers gave up 26 two-pointers on 41 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, or 38% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Is It the Bulldogs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 100-49 win over Buffalo on Thursday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -27 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, just over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Georgia took control early, leading 56-19 at halftime. They added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30, maintaining their strong defensive performance throughout the game.</p><p>Georgia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points on 53.6% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 65.7% of their attempts, and knocked down 41.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%.</p> <p>The Bulldogs also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Asa Newell and De'Shayne Montgomery each scored 16 points, with Montgomery hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Silas Demary Jr. also connected on 3 of 5 from three-point range, finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 49 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 37 made field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia's defense allowed 23 made two-point shots on 35 attempts, a 65% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 14 made threes on 34 attempts, a 41% shooting percentage. The Bulldogs also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 63%.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Louis Billikens vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Sacramento Kings (-132) will host the Indiana Pacers (+112) in a non-conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Pacers are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 13-15. The Kings are on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-16. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from three and adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 39% rate, with an overall FG% of 43.8%. Bennedict Mathurin scored 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell also added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points. They finished strong, holding Phoenix to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Suns to just 9 threes on 30% shooting from deep. The Pacers also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They added 9 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Sacramento Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 103-99 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 227.5, finishing 25.5 points under.</p> <p>Sacramento trailed 31-26 after the 1st quarter but fought back, outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd. However, they couldn’t gain much ground, as the Lakers edged them 25-24 in the 3rd. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 81-77, and both teams scored 22 points in the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 70.6% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, contributing 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and only 22 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 103 points, even with Los Angeles shooting 48% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento excelled in defending the three, limiting the Lakers to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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The bowl season starts on December 20, six days after the Army vs. Navy game. That standalone game in what we’ll call “Week 16” is the only game this weekend, at least as far as FBS goes. The FCS playoffs are still humming right along.

This will be our last Opening Line Report of the season. We’ll survey Army/Navy and then look over the bowl games to find the interesting early line movers. These games have a ton of time to draw action and we will see waves of bets throughout the prep period. Bets will come in at various times as limits increase and as we get some clarity about who is playing and who is coaching.

A lot of reactionary stuff will go on as juniors and redshirt sophomores declare for the NFL Draft and as coaches and coordinators take new jobs. We’ll also see “motivation” used a lot, as some teams will be more focused and more excited than others. It is an extremely busy time of year and it can be tough to stay up on the latest.

Here is your final Opening Line Report for the Army/Navy Game and the bowls:

<strong>303/304 Army vs. Navy (-10.5, 41.5) – </strong>The Army/Navy Game stands alone as it always does and always should. Navy is a 10.5-point favorite, which is a little on the light side for most people in the power ratings department, but this game essentially features a running clock, very few possessions, and a low-scoring environment. This total has already gone down from 45 to 41.5. The side hasn’t moved much. Navy has been far and away the better team this season and Army has been a major disappointment with a really easy schedule. It’s just hard to lay double digits in this rivalry. After all, five straight meetings have ended by a TD or less. Navy does have triple revenge, though.

<strong>201/202 Buffalo (-5) vs. Charlotte – </strong>Everybody knows that the MAC is terrible in bowl games. But, Buffalo is taking money in the Bahamas Bowl against Charlotte. If you see any MAC teams taking money in bowls, it is something to monitor very closely. The Buffalo Bulls are that team. This is not a big move at all up from 4.5 to 5, but the MAC generally gets faded hard in these, so this one merits a little attention.

<strong>203/204 Kent State vs. Utah State (-9.5) – </strong>This is more like it, as money has come in on Utah State against Kent State in the Frisco Bowl. The travel is definitely easier for Utah State. Kent State should be highly motivated for its first bowl appearance since 2012. This is also just the third bowl appearance in program history and it comes in just the second year for Sean Lewis. Utah State is the side taking early money, but I’m not entirely sure that it is a true position. It looks like nothing more than a MAC fade to me.

<strong>211/212 SMU (-3.5) at Florida Atlantic – </strong>Yes, that says “at”, as SMU goes to Boca Raton for the Boca Raton Bowl. Lane Kiffin will not be coaching the Owls, as he has taken the head coaching job at Ole Miss. Defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer will be the interim head coach. SMU is clearly the better team here and the team from a much stronger conference. Strength of schedule can be a catalyst for line moves at this time of year. FAU played the 114th-ranked schedule per Sagarin. SMU played the 76th-ranked schedule. This line opened SMU -3 and is up to -3.5 and likely going higher.

<strong>215/216 Washington (-3.5) vs. Boise State – </strong>This is kind of fun. Chris Petersen is stepping away at the end of the season and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake will take over for the foreseeable future for the Huskies. Petersen gets to face his former team Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl. The line is up from -3 to -3.5 and some places are threatening to go even higher. Washington will be supremely motivated for the bowl game, but so will Boise State with this type of matchup. This should be a great game. We’ll see how high the line goes before buyback arrives.

<strong>221/222 BYU (-2) at Hawaii – </strong>Hawaii stays home again to play in the Hawaii Bowl. This is actually not a bad spot for BYU. Hawaii has a strong LDS population and head coach Kalani Sitake spent a good amount of his childhood in Hawaii. There are three Hawaiians on the BYU roster. Hawaii is taking the early money in what amounts to a home game, but I would think that we’re going to see BYU take some more money as we go forward. This line is down from 2.5 to as low as 1.5, with 2 the prevailing number, but I’m not sure that this position holds either.

<strong>225/226 Pitt (-10.5) vs. Eastern Michigan – </strong>Pat Narduzzi goes back to Michigan where the Pitt Panthers will take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. Eastern Michigan could have a little bit of crowd support here, but that hasn’t stopped the market from betting this game up from 9.5 to 10.5. The MAC is going to get bet against in a lot of bowl games, particularly against Power Five opponents. That is the case here.

<strong>227/228 North Carolina (-5) vs. Temple – </strong>Temple is closer to Annapolis than North Carolina, so maybe that is part of the move here. It has to be something because former Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey has been a tremendous bowl fade in his career. Give me the two UNC coordinators with a ton of extra time to prepare and I really think that I’m in on the Tar Heels. The market is not to this point, but there are a lot of setups and a lot of head fakes with so much time before theses games. With this Military Bowl, I don’t think this is a true position.

<strong>231/232 Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&amp;M (-6) – </strong>Texas A&amp;M is taking the money in this one, as we’ve gone through the dead zone from -4 up to -6. This is the Texas Bowl, so A&amp;M isn’t leaving the state, but it is a big state and Oklahoma State isn’t that far away either. Oklahoma State lost a lot of offensive talent throughout the season with the injuries to Spencer Sanders and Tylan Wallace. Sanders might be back, but there is a chance that redshirt sophomore Chuba Hubbard makes the decision to go to the NFL. You have to be aware of those types of things, especially with a game-changer like him.

<strong>233/234 USC vs. Iowa (-1.5) – </strong>Iowa’s favorite role is dwindling for the Holiday Bowl against USC. USC stays on the left coast for this one, so they deserved a little bit of a bump for HFA and proximity. We’ll see if Iowans head west to San Diego. It is a little bit interesting to see the way that this line is moving, given that USC has the well-defined talent edge, but you also have Clay Helton with a new vote of confidence because USC is cash poor. That probably doesn’t bode well for the future of the program or recruiting. That’s a discussion for another day, but it does seem like opinions aren’t super high on either team.

<strong>241/242 Oklahoma vs. LSU (-13, 75.5) – </strong>With a market-wide total, we can include that here with some thoughts on the Peach Bowl in Atlanta between Oklahoma and LSU. It has been one-sided LSU money so far in the market. Several places opened lower than the 12 or 13 that popped offshore and LSU has been bet up quite substantially per the earliest of the early numbers. To me, it looks too high, but Oklahoma hasn’t exactly looked the part with two close wins over Baylor, including this most recent one when Charlie Brewer missed significant time. LSU sure looked the part against Georgia. Public perception and a desire to get out in front of a line move combined to drive this number up. Oh, and LSU has been thoroughly impressive statistically.

<strong>243/244 Clemson (-2, 63) vs. Ohio State – </strong>Ohio State’s performance against Wisconsin wasn’t enough to give the Buckeyes the top spot. Now they draw Clemson. Many believe that the two best teams in the country are now head-to-head in a semifinal. That could be accurate. Clemson is a favorite out in the Fiesta Bowl, but this will be more like an Ohio State home game. The Buckeye fans travel exceedingly well. That may not matter and it sure as hell didn’t matter back in 2016 when Clemson shut out Ohio State. We probably won’t see much movement of substance here. Clemson has been #1 in sharp power ratings for a while. Ohio State will probably take public money. Everything should balance out.

<strong>249/250 Illinois at Cal (-6.5) – </strong>We watched as money came in against Illinois the last several weeks of the regular season. It makes perfect sense that money would come in against Illinois once again. The idea of laying almost a touchdown with Cal is rather scary, but that is the price required to take the Golden Bears here. Cal also gets to stay close to home, while Illinois has to go out to Santa Clara.

<strong>255/256 Florida State vs. Arizona State (-5.5) – </strong>With all the issues surrounding the Florida State program, a move here from -4.5 to -5.5 for the Sun Devils is hardly a surprise. Mike Norvell has been hired from Memphis, but he doesn’t seem to want to leave too quickly, as he may end up coaching the Tigers in the Cotton Bowl Classic. It will be up to interim Odell Haggins and the staff in place in Tallahassee to prep for this one. The line has moved accordingly.

<strong>257/258 Kansas State (-1) vs. Navy – </strong>This is a bowl game. Chris Klieman came from the FCS ranks, where he saw the triple-option enough to be very dangerous with a lot of time to prep for Navy. Navy still has another game to play against Army, which could afford the Middies the chance to stay a little bit sharper. This is a fascinating game and handicap. So far, we’ve seen a little Navy money down from +2 to +1, but that’s it.

<strong>261/262 Texas vs. Utah (-6.5) – </strong>This is another intriguing handicap. Utah looked really, really bad against Oregon and now a lot of strength of schedule questions have leaked into the discussion for Utah. The Utes draw an athletic Texas team here, which feels like a concern and Tom Herman is back in that preferred underdog role. Some early nibbles have been on the Utah side to go to a heavier vig on 6.5 or up to 7.

<strong>263/264 Michigan vs. Alabama (-7) – </strong>This is one to watch for NFL Draft announcements. The Alabama WR corps is littered with draft-eligible dudes that are going to make bank on Sundays. Alabama isn’t in the College Football Playoff. Alabama is in the Citrus Bowl. Against Michigan. A Michigan team that got rolled by Ohio State yet again. The Wolverines get a chance at a real, legitimate win here, so they’ll be motivated. You don’t go to Alabama to play in the Citrus Bowl. Lately, if you are at Michigan, this is about the best you can do. But now you get a real big name.

<strong>265/266 Minnesota vs. Auburn (-8) – </strong>I feel like there’s some SEC bias here in this line. It seems a little bit high as PJ Fleck rows the boat to Tampa for the Outback Bowl. This is a fine place for Auburn, but after winning the Iron Bowl, hopes were probably a little bit higher. Minnesota got embarrassed by Wisconsin in the Big Ten West Division championship game. I have to think they’re all in here. They may not be good enough, but Pinnacle is 7.5 here and that seems pretty telling.

<strong>267/268 Wisconsin (-2.5) vs. Oregon – </strong>Wisconsin and Oregon in the Rose Bowl. We saw a huge performance from Oregon to win the Pac-12 and get back to Pasadena. We saw a big first half from Wisconsin against Ohio State and then the Buckeyes woke up in the second half. This looks like a defensive struggle on the surface, which could be why the line has ticked down a tad. It may also be some respect for Oregon and some relative disrespect for Wisconsin. I wouldn’t be surprised if the line keeps trending that way.

<strong>269/270 Baylor vs. Georgia (-7.5) – </strong>Georgia is back in the Sugar Bowl again. Another near-miss for the College Football Playoff. Would Baylor have gotten in with a win over Oklahoma? It’s possible, but the Sugar Bowl is nothing to scoff at given where the program was when Matt Rhule took over. It is really fair to wonder how excited Georgia is to be here. Is that enough to cover the talent gap? Probably not, but that’s what the 7.5-point handicap is for.

<strong>271/272 Boston College vs. Cincinnati (-7) – </strong>Keep a close eye on this one. Boston College has already fired Steve Addazio and nobody is really sure why, as Boston College is a 7-6 or 6-7 type of program in the ACC. Wide receivers coach Rich Gunnell will be the interim for the bowl game. Luke Fickell could be a candidate for some Power Five jobs, so Cincinnati may have some turnover of its own. This is one of the later bowl games on January 2, so that is something to keep a close eye on. The line has gone from 6.5 to 7, as it’s fair to wonder how invested BC is with an interim.

<strong>275/276 Ohio (-6.5) vs. Nevada – </strong>Watch for an Ohio fade here. It hasn’t come yet because people were so down on Nevada late in the season, but the Wolf Pack played well down the stretch. Some ugly point differential numbers as a result of blowouts may be holding the market back as well. But, Ohio had a terrible defensive season and has to go a long way to Boise for this one. It is not an ideal bowl game destination in January. Nevada, meanwhile, is used to the cold and the blue turf. I’d expect this one to be a mover.

Hopefully you’ve enjoyed the Opening Line Report this season. Thanks for reading!

College Football Opening Line & Odds Report 2019 Bowl Games

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Mean Green? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have North Texas as the -23.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 129.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Houston Christian at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Houston Christian Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Houston Christian dropped to 2-8 on the season after a 77-45 loss to Texas A&M on Friday. The Huskies were heavy underdogs, entering the game as +31 point underdogs, and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 35-23 at halftime, the Huskies struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 42.</p><p>In their latest game, the Houston Christian Huskies struggled offensively, scoring just 45 points on 30.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.7%, and they hit only 2 of 20 three-point attempts, finishing at 10% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Huskies made 13 of 20 attempts, shooting 65%. They recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Hayden Hefner led the team with 19 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 37.5% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Houston Christian's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 77 points. The Huskies allowed a 47% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 32 of 68 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston Christian's defense gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 6 of those attempts.</p><h3>Will the North Texas Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 6-3 after a 68-64 home win over Appalachian State on Friday, December 20th. Despite being -11.5 point favorites, the Mean Green didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 33-28 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 went over the O/U line of 123.5.</p><p>North Texas put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 67.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes.</p> <p>Myles Tate led the way with 21 points and 5 assists, shooting 4-of-8 from deep. Brenen Lorient added 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting, hitting his only three-point attempt. The Mean Green also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and shot 78.9% from the free-throw line.</p><p>North Texas gave up 64 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 67% of their two-point attempts (19/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Texas held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lancers versus the Blue Raiders? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Middle Tennessee as the -4 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -4</p><p>This game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Blue Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Middle Tennessee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lancers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>California Baptist dropped to 5-5 on the season after an 81-75 road loss to San Diego State on Wednesday. The Lancers were +13.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-33 at halftime, the Lancers scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>California Baptist put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% clip and were perfect from the line, going 5/5.</p> <p>Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from deep. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Nick Boyd contributed 16 points and 8 assists.</p><p>California Baptist struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. The Lancers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with the other team hitting 19 of 34 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California Baptist's defense allowed 9 three-pointers on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 52%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 80%.</p><h3>Can Middle Tennessee Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Middle Tennessee fell to 5-3 on the season after a narrow 82-79 loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Blue Raiders were +3 point underdogs going into the game, and the result was a push against the spread. The total points for the game ended at 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 155.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-30 at halftime, Middle Tennessee made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 44. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap entirely.</p><p>Middle Tennessee put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53%. They hit 10 of 26 from beyond the arc, good for 38.5%, and connected on 75% of their free throws, going 9 for 12.</p> <p>Jlynn Counter led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from deep. Jestin Porter added 21 points, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts. Essam Mostafa contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Carter Whitt and Isaiah Walker each chipped in 14 points and 8 boards.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense gave up 82 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 73 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the other team shot 46%, hitting 25 of 54 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 6/19, shooting 31%. Middle Tennessee also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 66%.</p>

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