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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaguars and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! South Alabama come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is It the Jaguars Game to Lose on the Road?</h3><p>South Alabama improved to 7-4 on the season with a dominant 77-49 win over James Madison on Saturday. Playing at home, the Jaguars entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 34-26 at halftime, South Alabama clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own.</p><p>South Alabama's offense shined in their last game, putting up 77 points with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 74.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-29 from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Jaguars were nearly perfect, making 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%). Myles Corey led the way with 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field. Barry Dunning Jr. added 16 points, and Bryce Lindsay contributed 12 points, hitting 4 threes despite shooting 33.3% overall.</p><p>Despite South Alabama's defensive efforts, they couldn't stop the opposing team from scoring 49 points. The Jaguars allowed them to shoot 51% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 56 attempts.</p> <p>South Alabama struggled to defend inside, giving up 20 two-point baskets on 27 attempts for a 74% shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 9 of 29 three-pointers, shooting 31%. They also went 10/11 from the free-throw line, making 90% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Will Georgia State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia State's season struggles continued with a 71-68 home loss to Mercer on Saturday, December 28th, dropping their record to 3-9. The Panthers were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-37 at halftime, Georgia State couldn't make up ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 31 points. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 157.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgia State's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 42.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Ahmad Robinson led the way with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Cesare Edwards added 20 points on 60% shooting. The Panthers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Georgia State's defense gave up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 70 attempts. They managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting from two-point range, where they went 22/48.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State limited the damage, as the other team shot just 27%, hitting 6 of their 22 three-point attempts. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 6 for 42%. On the boards, Georgia State allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Fighting Illini and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points, and Oregon is favored by -4.5 vs. Illinois in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Illinois at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Illinois Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominant 117-64 win over Chicago State on Sunday. Playing at home, the Illini entered the game as -38.5 favorites and covered the spread. The teams combined for 181 points, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> <p>Illinois took control early, leading 60-24 at halftime. They continued to roll in the second half, scoring 57 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Illinois put up 117 points in their last game, shooting 62.1% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.7%, with 26 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Gabe Spinelli added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 5 threes, while Kylan Boswell recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.</p><p>Despite Illinois giving up 64 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 62% from the field. The Illini couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the opposition hitting 78% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Illinois also allowed 15 threes on 45% shooting. The opponent went to the line 28 times, making 20 free throws. Illinois gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Oregon Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Oregon Ducks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oregon improved to 12-1 on the season with an 89-49 win over Weber State on Sunday. The Ducks, who were -21 point favorites, covered the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>Oregon led 40-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Weber State 49-26. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Oregon's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 55% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, thanks in part to hitting 63.2% of their two-point attempts and 40.9% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.4%, going 14-for-17.</p> <p>Brandon Angel was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and hitting his only three-point attempt, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds in 20 minutes. Jackson Shelstad led the team with 16 points, shooting 70% overall and 50% from three-point range. Jadrian Tracey also contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite Oregon's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 49 points. However, the Ducks allowed their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon's opponent hit 9 of 22 threes, shooting 40%. The Ducks also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 82%.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Colonials and Titans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Titans are hosting the game at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI. In this Horizon League matchup, Robert Morris is favored bt -4.5 vs. Detroit. The over/under for the game is 138.5 points.</p><h3>ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS DETROIT TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Calihan Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Detroit pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Colonials Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Robert Morris improved to 8-5 on the season with a 97-93 home win over Northern Kentucky on Sunday. The Colonials entered the game as slight favorites at -1 and managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 36-32 at halftime, Robert Morris allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 of their own. The game’s total points of 190 went well over the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 97 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field and 21.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, but they managed to grab 21 offensive rebounds and dish out 23 assists.</p> <p>Amarion Dickerson led the way with 27 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall. Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 21 points and 19 boards, while Kam Woods added 10 assists, despite shooting just 15.4% from the field.</p><p>Despite Robert Morris allowing 93 points, they held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 35 made baskets on 91 attempts. Inside the arc, the Colonials gave up 28 two-pointers on 58 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Robert Morris limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 33 attempts, a 21% success rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 62%. The Colonials also allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Titans Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Detroit fell to 4-10 on the season after a 73-64 road loss to Youngstown State on Sunday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, the Titans managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 38-23 at halftime, Detroit put up a fight in the second half, outscoring Youngstown State 41-35. The game’s total points of 137 resulted in a push for those who bet the over/under.</p><p>Detroit struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 12.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, and they managed just 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans with 23 points, while EJ Farmer added 16 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. Gabe Dynes was efficient, shooting 80% from the field, and Detroit grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, hitting 22 of 30 free throws (73.3%).</p><p>Despite Detroit's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 73 points. The Titans allowed 36% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Detroit's defense gave up 9 threes on 29 attempts (31%) and sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they hit 20 free throws (62%).</p>

Robert Morris Colonials vs Detroit Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>ESPN will be covering this matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils as they face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kick-off is set for 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st. The Texas Longhorns are the -14-point favorites over the Sun Devils in this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The over/under line is currently 52 points. Texas comes in with a 12-2 record, while Arizona State is 11-2 on the season.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +14</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 30 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arizona State Sun Devils at +14</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Longhorns Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Texas enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with a 12-2 record, going 7-1 at home and 5-0 on the road. The Longhorns have been favored in 13 of their 14 games this season, posting a 12-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>With an average scoring margin of +20.6 points per game, Texas has an 8-5 record against the spread. They are 5-3 ATS at home and 3-2 on the road, covering the spread in eight of their 13 games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52 points. Texas games have averaged 47.2 points, with their over/under record at 5-7-1. They’ve had six games with higher lines than this week’s total and eight with lower lines.</p><p>Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 8th in passing yards, with 275.3 yards per game. They are also 8th in completions, averaging 22.4 per game, and 14th in passing attempts. Quinn Ewers has thrown for 2,867 yards, completing 66.5% of his passes, and has 26 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 101. Texas ranks 21st in scoring, with 33.9 points per game, and we have them 17th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p> <p>Quintrevion Wisner leads the Longhorns’ rushing attack with 973 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Texas is 24th in rushing, with 174.6 yards per game. Matthew Golden is the team’s leading receiver, with 787 yards and eight touchdowns on 49 receptions.</p><p>Even after allowing 24 points in their recent game, Texas's defense remains ranked 4th nationally, giving up just 13.3 points per game. They held Clemson to 76 rushing yards on 24 attempts but allowed 336 passing yards, including three touchdowns, while also securing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 105.7 rushing yards per game against Texas, ranking them 16th in the nation. Through the air, Texas has allowed just 156.7 passing yards per game, the 7th-lowest figure in college football, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 57.9, the 3rd-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Arizona State Sun Devils Upset The Texas Longhorns?</h3><p>Arizona State enters the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with an 11-2 record, facing Texas. The Sun Devils are undefeated at home this season, going 7-0, while their road record stands at 4-2. They’ve been favored in seven of their 13 games, winning all of them, and have a perfect 7-0 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Arizona State is 11-2, with a +11.8 average scoring margin. They are 7-0 ATS at home and have covered in all seven games as the favorite. On the road, they are 4-2 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 8-5, with an average total of 54.4 points per game. This week’s line is set at 52, slightly below their average over/under line of 52.9 points.</p><p>Arizona State's offense has been strong this season, ranking 7th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 33.1 points per game, which places them 26th nationally. Their run game is their strength, with 205.2 rushing yards per game on 40.1 attempts, ranking 15th in the country. Cam Skattebo is the leading rusher with 1,572 yards, 19 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Sam Leavitt has thrown for 2,663 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 110. Arizona State ranks 8th nationally in passer rating and converts 46.5% of their third downs. Jordyn Tyson leads the receivers with 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns on 75 catches.</p><p>Arizona State's defense has been solid this season, ranking 31st nationally by allowing just 21.3 points per game. In their recent game against Iowa State, they gave up 19 points, while allowing 341 total yards, including 127 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 214 passing yards. The defense also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 120.5 rushing yards per game on 29.9 attempts, which ranks 38th in the country. Through the air, Arizona State has allowed 215.4 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 58.1% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 74, the 25th-lowest in the nation.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

<p>The Fighting Hawks and Roadrunners are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners will host the game at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UTSA as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Even though we have UTSA winning straight-up, we like North Dakota at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are North Dakota Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota fell to 3-7 on the season after an 80-57 loss to Utah Valley on Wednesday. The Fighting Hawks were +10.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, falling short of the over/under line of 147.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 35-31 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 45. The Fighting Hawks will need to improve their second-half performances to turn their season around.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.8% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, finishing with 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 4 free throws, hitting 57.1% from the line.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the team with 20 points, shooting 5/12 from three-point range. Carter Welling added 19 points, shooting 63.6% overall, while Amar Kuljuhovic was 6/7 from the field, contributing 13 points.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Dakota's defense allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they hit 6 of their free throws.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored UTSA?</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Roadrunners fell to 2-5 on the season after a 75-60 loss to Arkansas on Saturday. Despite being +19.5 point underdogs, UTSA managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 155.</p> 

<p>UTSA led 32-27 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 48. The Roadrunners will look to bounce back after letting a potential upset slip away.</p><p>In their last game, the UTSA Roadrunners put up 60 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes (7/24), but were perfect from the free-throw line, going 5/5.</p> <p>Adou Thiero led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8/10 from the field. Primo Spears added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Marcus Millender contributed 18 points, connecting on 3 of 9 three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with UTSA's defensive struggles, allowing 75 points on 52% shooting, the Roadrunners couldn’t capitalize. They gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts (23/38) and 33% from beyond the arc (5/15).</p> <p>UTSA sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws (73%). The Roadrunners also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Rangers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Bruins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 20-15-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals went well under, with the teams combining for just 2 goals.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored the first at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins' defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves for the shutout.</p><p>Boston's offense struck twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, scoring on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They were credited with 4 assists, including Brad Marchand's 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm's 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins also recorded 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 16-19-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. They held a 3-2 lead going into the third period before adding two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net, scoring his first goal of the season.</p> <p>The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong play from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals from the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. The only blemish was a late goal allowed with 8 seconds left in the 2nd period, but they shut out the Islanders in the 3rd.</p>

Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Betting on today's Bobcats and Thundering Herd game? Catch the action at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV, as the Thundering Herd hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, Texas State is favored bt -1.5 vs. Marshall. The over/under for the game is 144.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Thundering Herd.</li><li>Not only will Marshall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Defense Show Up in Huntington?</h3><p>Texas State fell to 6-5 on the season after an 80-72 home loss to UT Arlington on Sunday. The Bobcats, who were -6.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Texas State led 39-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 48 to the Mavericks. This second-half collapse was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>Texas State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 28 of 35 free throws, good for 80%.</p> <p>Diante Smith led the way with 24 points, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Tyrel Morgan added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Lance Ware contributed 19 points and 12 boards.</p><p>Even though Texas State held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. Most of the damage came from the free-throw line, where their opponent hit 28 of 35 attempts, shooting 80%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% success rate. They also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Thundering Herd Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marshall dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 73-59 road loss to Elon on Saturday, December 28th. They entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Marshall trailed 37-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 36. The Thundering Herd will look to bounce back as they continue their season.</p><p>Marshall's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 59 points on 30.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.3%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-30 from deep.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 18 offensive rebounds and dish out 14 assists. Nick Dorn led the way, scoring 29 points and hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Mikal Dawson added 24 points, connecting on 5 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Marshall's defense gave up 73 points while holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, hitting 8 of their 24 three-point attempts. Marshall also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 76% success rate.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Knights versus the Raiders? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -5.5 at home against Army.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Black Knights Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army improved to 4-6 on the season with a 78-75 win over UTSA on Sunday. The Black Knights were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to pull off the upset at home.</p> 

<p>Army led 39-35 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 153 fell just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Jalen Rucker's 27 points and 5 made threes at a 50% clip helped Army score 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field. They connected on 11 of 28 threes, shooting 39.3% from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%.</p> <p>Raekwon Horton added 15 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots, while AJ Allenspach was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4. Army also hit 78.6% of their free throws, and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, with 15 assists as a team.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 56% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Army's opponents connected on 11 of 28 attempts, shooting 39%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, shooting 78%. Army gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Raiders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Raiders fell to 2-10 on the season after a 79-73 home loss to Iona on Sunday. Despite being -4 favorites, Colgate couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Colgate trailed 36-32 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points but allowing 43.</p><p>Colgate's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc, leading to 73 points. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, with 16 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nicolas Louis-Jacques led the way with 27 points, shooting 61.1% overall and hitting 4 of 11 threes. Dejour Reaves added 20 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 16 makes on 28 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colgate's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who connected on 10 of 21 attempts for 47%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%.</p>

Army Black Knights vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Predators. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Predators winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 21-11-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals matching the pre-game line.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory.</p><p>Carolina's offense took 45 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Washington. Dmitry Orlov found the net twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and also picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored once in the 1st period, added two more in the 2nd, and finished with an empty-net goal in the 3rd. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period but didn't allow another, leading to a 4-2 win over the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Predators Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 10-17-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total went over the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche scored first, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators' goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two empty-net goals in the final 1:14. Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal of the season, while Gustav Nyquist added his 4th. Roman Josi netted his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos, who scored earlier in the second period, now has two goals this season.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They had 15 giveaways and saw five different players score in the game.</p><p>Nashville's defense will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Predators' defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Avalanche's goals came at 2:54 into the 2nd period and 17:43 into the 3rd.</p>

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