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Wisconsin Badgers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

McNeese State Cowboys vs Northwestern State Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Houston Christian Huskies vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

North Texas Mean Green vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

Florida Atlantic Owls vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

Kansas Jayhawks vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Capitals and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Capitals come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Sabres to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+125)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now stand at 26-10-3. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal, while the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>The Capitals were behind early but took the lead with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and registered 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at 19:49 after Ovechkin’s earlier goal at 19:16. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome recorded his 13th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Hurricanes. They had taken a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, but they gave up two goals in the second period and another in the third. Despite the loss, Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves and posted a 93.2% save percentage. The defense also finished with 20 hits, 2 takeaways, and 16 blocks.</p><h3>Does Buffalo Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres now sit at 14-21-5 for the season. Buffalo held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two unanswered goals in the second.</p> <p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, Buffalo failed to cover. The Sabres’ lone goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored at 8:21 in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, an unassisted, shorthanded effort 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres recorded 13 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, leading the team in that category.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first and third period, but they gave up two goals in the second, both on the power play. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Sabres' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

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UAPB Golden Lions vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

South Florida Bulls vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Grambling State Tigers vs Texas Southern Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Coppin State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Norfolk State Spartans vs Delaware State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Southern Jaguars vs Prairie View A&M Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD. In this Mid-Eastern matchup, North Carolina Central is favored bt -3.5 vs. Morgan State. The over/under for the game is 155.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hill Field House at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Morgan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Baltimore?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Carolina Central's season struggles continued with a narrow 63-61 loss to Coppin State on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-11. The Eagles went into the game as -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>NC Central led 30-23 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 31. Their inability to maintain their defensive intensity after the break was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>North Carolina Central struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 15 attempts for a 6.7% three-point shooting percentage. Despite their long-range woes, they shot 57.9% on two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p> <p>Po'Boigh King led the Eagles with 18 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Camaren Sparrow was the team's most efficient shooter from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 5 assists. The Eagles also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and shot 63.6% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 22 attempts.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (20/47). They limited two-point shooting to 37%, with the other team making 11 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 14/21, shooting 66%. North Carolina Central gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><h3>Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Morgan State’s season struggles continued with an 86-72 home loss to South Carolina State on Saturday, dropping them to 2-11. The Bears entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 46-37 at halftime, Morgan State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.</p><p>In their recent game, Morgan State's offense put up 72 points, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-12, and hit 56.8% of their two-point shots, finishing 21-for-37 inside the arc.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 57.7% of their attempts, going 15-for-26. Kameron Hobbs led the way with 22 points, while Drayton Jones added 20 in just 20 minutes. Davion Everett contributed 18 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots, and Omar Croskey added 17 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three.</p><p>Despite Morgan State's defensive efforts, they allowed 86 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 21 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 56% inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Morgan State's defense allowed 5 made threes on 12 attempts, a 41% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 57%. The Bears gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Badgers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. Wisconsin is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Rutgers. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Wisconsin Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Wisconsin improved to 11-3 on the season with a dominant 116-85 win over Iowa on Friday, January 3rd. Playing at home, the Badgers were -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points reached 201, surpassing the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>After leading 54-43 at halftime, Wisconsin poured in 62 points in the 2nd half while holding Iowa to 42, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive adjustments.</p><p>Wisconsin's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 116 points with a 64.5% shooting percentage from the field. They were especially deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 21 of 31 threes for a 67.7% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 80.6%. The Badgers also connected on 88.2% of their free throws and dished out 26 assists.</p> <p>John Blackwell led the way with 32 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 6 of 10 threes. Drew Thelwell added 25 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and 60% from deep. Nolan Winter contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Josh Dix chipped in 16 points, making 70% of his shots.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 64% from the field. The Badgers couldn't contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 21 of 31 attempts, a 67% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Wisconsin's opponents were 15 of 17, shooting 88%. The Badgers also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Scarlet Knights Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Rutgers fell to 8-6 on the season after an 84-74 road loss to Indiana on Thursday. The Scarlet Knights entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Trailing 41-34 at halftime, Rutgers scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43, leading to the 10-point loss.</p><p>In their last game, Rutgers put up 74 points, shooting 44.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 52.5% (21/40) and a three-point percentage of 28.6% (6/21). They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 60.9% of their attempts (14/23), and managed only 7 offensive rebounds and 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ace Bailey was the standout performer, scoring 39 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, shooting 55.2% overall and 50.0% from three (4/8). Myles Rice added 21 points and 3 assists, while Oumar Ballo contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field.</p><p>Even though Rutgers gave up 84 points, their defense held the opposing team to just 38% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights limited them to 35% on two-point attempts, with the other team making 16 of 45 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>However, Rutgers struggled to contain the three-point line, where the other team shot 44%, hitting 12 of 27 attempts. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 for 64%. The Scarlet Knights allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Islanders and Privateers game? Catch the action at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA, as the Privateers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -9.5 in this Southland conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lakefront Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Privateers.</li><li>Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi?</h3><p>The Islanders improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-71 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points of 151 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Trailing 40-35 at halftime, the Islanders turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Lions 45-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 59% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 57.1%, making 16 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Isaac Williams led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Jeremy Elyzee added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Garry Clark pulled down 16 boards to go along with his 15 points. The Islanders grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, but finished with just 8 assists as a team.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense gave up 71 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 17 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Islanders held their opponents to 33% shooting, as they hit 5 of 15 three-pointers. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi also sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 66%. The Islanders gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Privateers fell to 2-12 on the season after a 76-64 home loss to Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 43-30 at the half, New Orleans played a more even second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>New Orleans struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 20% from three-point range, connecting on only 3 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.</p> <p>James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 47.8% from the field. Hasan Abdul Hakim added 22 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while Kwo Agwa contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, making his only three-point attempt.</p><p>New Orleans gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field, hitting 24 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Privateers allowed 21 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, New Orleans held the other team to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. The Privateers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13, shooting 76%. New Orleans allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Tritons and Golden Bears game? Catch the action at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA, as the Golden Bears hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on PACN. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and the Golden Bears are the home favorites against the Tritons in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-60 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Berkeley Possible for the Tritons?</h3><p>California-San Diego has a 6-5 record this season and is playing their 12th game. They are 1-3 on the road and 3-2 at home. Heading into their game against California, California-San Diego holds a 5-4 ATS record. In games played away from home this season, California-San Diego is 1-3 vs. the spread. However, in their last ten road games, they have a solid 6-4 ATS record.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 11 games, California-San Diego has an over/under record of 2-6-1, with their games averaging 140 points per game on average. The Tritons have an over/under record of 0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 143 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the California-San Diego offense ended with 83 points against Sacramento State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.6% and made 15 threes. In terms of offense, the Tritons have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 194th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 275th in percentage and 125th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Tritons' defense is ranked 130th in the country at 69.7 points per contest. The California-San Diego defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 52 points and allowed Sacramento State to connect on 4 threes.</p><h3>Can the Golden Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 11th game of the season, California currently holds a 3-7 overall record. On the road, the Golden Bears are winless at 0-4, but they have a 3-3 record at home. As of now, California holds a 6-4 record against the spread heading into today's game. This season, they have gone 3-1 ATS on the road and 3-3 ATS at home.</p><p>In 10 games, California comes in with an over/under mark of 8-2-0, with their games averaging 153.3 points per game. The Golden Bears' have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 168 points per game.</p><p>California's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 78 points against Ole Miss. They had an overall field goal percentage of 41.7% and made 8/10 free throws. Jaylon Tyson led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Grant Newell contributed 13 points for the Golden Bears.</p><p>On defense, California is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.9 points per game. The California defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 88 points and allowed Ole Miss to connect on 12 threes.</p>

California-San Diego Tritons vs California Golden Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23