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<p>BYU is the -5.5 point favorite as they host the Arizona Wildcats at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET, and the game will be televised on FOX. The over/under line is currently 49.5 points. BYU comes in with a perfect 5-0 record, while Arizona is 3-2 on the season. The money line odds are +182 for Arizona and -224 for BYU.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Wildcats +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at LaVell Edwards Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the BYU Cougars winning this one by a score of 24 to 20</li><li>Even though we like the BYU Cougars to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arizona Wildcats at +5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Arizona Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Arizona heads into Week 7 against BYU with a 3-2 record, ranked 56th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 68.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Wildcats are 1-1 on the road and 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Arizona’s ATS record is 1-3, and they’ve gone 0-2 against the spread as favorites. Their average scoring margin is +3.4 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-3, with an average line of 58 points. This week’s line is 49.5, and their games have averaged 50.6 points.</p><p>Arizona’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 30th in passing attempts per game. They are 28th in completions, averaging 272.2 yards per game through the air. Noah Fifita has thrown for 1,361 yards, with Arizona ranking 59th in scoring, averaging 27 points per game. They are 75th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7.</p> <p>Fifita has seven touchdown passes but also six interceptions, with a passer rating of 84. Arizona has struggled on third downs, converting just 31.7% of their attempts. Quali Conley leads the rushing attack with 419 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Tetairoa McMillan has 664 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 37 catches.</p><p>Arizona's defense is currently ranked 40th in the nation, allowing 23.6 points per game. In their recent game against Texas Tech, they gave up 28 points, including three rushing touchdowns, while allowing 333 total yards—119 on the ground and 214 through the air.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 147.8 rushing yards per game against Arizona, with 203.8 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 57.3% of their passes, posting a passer rating of 83 against the Wildcats’ defense.</p><h3>Are The BYU Cougars Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>BYU heads into Week 7 against Arizona with a perfect 5-0 record, ranking 38th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 99.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and an 11.7% shot at winning the Big 12. The Cougars also have the 17th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 21.8%.</p> <p></p><p>BYU is 1-0 at home and 3-0 on the road this season. They’ve only been favored in one game but have gone 1-0 as the favorite and 3-0 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +17.2 points per game, and they are 4-0 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 49.5 points. BYU’s games have averaged an over/under line of 48 points, and their over/under record is 2-2, with their games averaging 48.8 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 7, BYU’s offense is averaging 33 points per game, placing them 32nd in the nation. Our power rankings have them as the 50th best offense in college football. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,206 yards and has 11 touchdowns, but he also has 5 interceptions and a passer rating of 98.</p> <p>BYU is 49th in passing attempts, averaging 30 per game, and they are 63rd in passing yards, with 246.6 yards per game. Their third-down conversion rate is just 29.5%, ranking 111th nationally. On the ground, they are averaging 160.2 rushing yards per game. Enoch Nawahine leads the team with 98 rushing yards. Chase Roberts is the top receiver with 334 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>BYU’s defense has been strong this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 15.8 points per game. They’ve given up 171 passing yards per game, which is 30th in the country, and quarterbacks have a passer rating of only 51.3 against them, the 5th lowest in college football. BYU’s defense has also held opposing quarterbacks to a 50.8% completion rate, ranking 10th nationally.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Baylor, BYU’s defense allowed 28 points but limited Baylor to 79 rushing yards on 20 carries. Baylor threw the ball 44 times, completing 25 passes for 258 yards, while BYU’s defense forced one interception.</p>

Arizona Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tar Heels versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, the Tar Heels are the betting favorite against the Panthers. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can North Carolina Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Today, North Carolina will face Pittsburgh in their 13th game of the season. So far this year, they have a record of 9-3. In their previous five road games, including those from last year, North Carolina has a record of 2-3. As of today's game, North Carolina holds a 6-6 ATS record. In road games vs. the spread, the Tar Heels are 1-2, while at home they are 5-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina's games have, on average, featured 159.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 8-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 152.1 points so far. Looking at the Tar Heels' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 161 points per game.</p><p>North Carolina finished with 105 points in their game against Charleston Southern. This total surpasses their season-average of 86.2 points per game. The top scorer for the Tar Heels was RJ Davis with 20 points, while Jalen Washington also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Tar Heels' defense is nationally ranked 190th, allowing 73.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.2 threes per game vs. Pittsburgh. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Pittsburgh heads into their 14th game of the season with an overall record of 9-4. The Panthers have a 2-1 record on the road and a 7-3 record overall. As of today's game, Pittsburgh has a 7-5-1 record against the spread. In their last five games, they are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 13 games, Pittsburgh comes in with an over/under mark of 9-4-0, with their games averaging 145.2 points per game. The Panthers' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 132 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 80.5 points per game, the Pittsburgh had a below average performance. They scored 73 points against Syracuse and had a field goal percentage of 41.9%. The team's scoring leader is Blake Hinson, who holds an average of 19.5 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Carlton Carrington is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.</p><p>At this time, the Panthers' defense is positioned 47th in the country, permitting 64.8 points per game. In today's game, the Pittsburgh defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 81 points.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/24

<p>The Milwaukee Bucks are heavily favored against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals. You can understand why to some degree, given that the Bucks knocked out the Brooklyn Nets, but it was a Nets team that was severely hampered by injuries.</p>



<p>The Hawks deserve a lot of credit for outlasting the Philadelphia 76ers in seven games. Joel Embiid was not 100%, but he played like a man possessed. The problem wasn’t Embiid. The Hawks were just the better team in Game 7 when it mattered most.</p>



<p>Yet, we don’t see the Hawks getting much respect here. Milwaukee is -7.5 with a total of 226 in Game 1 on Wednesday night at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a>.</p>



<h2 id="h-atlanta-hawks"><strong><u>Atlanta Hawks</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Hawks were not the better team against the Sixers. They were just the better team in Game 7. Atlanta shot 44.4% from the floor and just 33.5% from three in the seven-game series. Trae Young was not an efficient scorer with 29 points per game, as he shot under 40% from the floor and just over 32% from three. What he did do, however, was have 76 assists against 25 turnovers in the series.</p>



<p>The Hawks took better care of the basketball and performed better at the free throw line and now they are in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hawks only had a .506 eFG% in the series, but made the most of their chances at the stripe and got a lot of contributions from Kevin Huerter and Danilo Gallinari to advance.</p>



<p>Young was 5-of-23 in the deciding game. He was only 2-of-11 from three. He did have 10 assists, but Huerter and Gallinari, who were so effective in the series against the Knicks and throughout the series against the Sixers, were the heroes.</p>



<p>We can make the case that the Hawks don’t deserve to be here, but we can make the same case about the Bucks. The reality is that the Hawks are here and they’re here because other guys have stepped up when it was needed.</p>



<p>The stats don’t lie, though. Atlanta is 12th among the playoff teams in FG% at 44.4% and 10th in 3P% at 34.6%. The Knicks were just worse in both areas in the first round and the Sixers didn’t pay enough attention to the details. That’s how you end up with a seven-point spread in Game 1.</p>



<h2 id="h-milwaukee-bucks"><strong><u>Milwaukee Bucks</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Bucks have not played very well offensively in the playoffs either. They rank 14th in 3P% at 31.2% and have shot just barely over 45% as a team. Real estate has been hard for Giannis Antetokounmpo to find. After shooting nearly 57% during the regular season, he’s at 53.3% during the playoffs and he’s only shooting 19% from three. He’s also really struggling badly at the free throw line at 54%.</p>



<p>He had 40 points in Game 7 against the Nets, as Milwaukee took good care of the basketball and the Nets did not. Giannis was 15-of-24 from the floor in that game, but only 2-of-6 from three. He really needs to focus on getting inside against the Hawks if he can help it. The Hawks, obviously, want to push him to the outside and it has been Atlanta’s defense that is the reason that they are still alive.</p>



<p>The Bucks advanced despite an eFG% in the second round below 50%. Milwaukee shot under 68% at the free throw line and advanced. That series result was as much about Brooklyn’s injuries as anything, as Kevin Durant was forced into huge minutes and James Harden was basically a non-factor in the series. Kyrie Irving was also hurt in Game 4.</p>



<p>We can poke holes in both teams and it sure looks right now like the Western Conference Finals winner will take down the NBA title. The Bucks still have the best player on the floor between the two teams and that could be a huge equalizer in the series. Khris Middleton is the one that might be the key, though, as somebody needs to provide some secondary scoring.</p>



<p>After all, the Bucks shot 44% against Brooklyn and 30% from three. The Nets were not a good defense in the regular season either, ranking 23rd in DRtg.</p>



<h2 id="h-hawks-vs-bucks-free-pick"><strong><u>Hawks vs. Bucks Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>Neither team has a sterling resume as we head into the ECF. I’m not entirely sure what the Bucks have done to warrant being such a big favorite in Game 1. The total also seems suspiciously high here with two teams that have largely been inept offensively. At least the Hawks have an excuse. They’ve played two top-five defensive teams by DRtg. The Bucks have not. They’ve played two below average defenses.</p>



<p>It has to be the Hawks plus the points here.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Atlanta Hawks +7.5</strong></p>

Hawks vs. Bucks Game 1 - Free Pick & Prediction 06/23/21

<p>Looking to win big? The Patriots and Golden Eagles face off at 9:00 ET on None. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -12 vs. George Mason.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +12</p><p>This game will be played at Al McGuire Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will George Mason Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Patriots opened their season with a 75-58 win over North Carolina Central on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, George Mason entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>George Mason led 32-22 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 43-36 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>George Mason's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 17 attempts for an 11.8% three-point percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. Inside the arc, they connected on 55.9% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Patriots were strong from the free-throw line, making 31 of 41 attempts for a 75.6% success rate. They also grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Darius Maddox led the team with 17 points, shooting 4 of 11 from the field and 2 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 41 free-throw attempts, George Mason's defense held their opponent to just 58 points in their previous game. The Patriots allowed a 41% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 19 of 34 two-pointers.</p> <p>George Mason's defense was particularly effective against the three, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 17 attempts, an 11% shooting rate. They also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Golden Eagles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette opened their season with a commanding 102-62 win over Stony Brook on Monday. Playing at home, the Golden Eagles were -23.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Marquette took control early, leading 48-30 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Stony Brook to 32.</p><p>Marquette's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points with a 58.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.7%, thanks to an 83.8% success rate on two-pointers, though they hit just 29% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way, scoring 32 points in 26 minutes, shooting 87.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Chase Ross added 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 81.8% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. The Golden Eagles also dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive boards.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled, allowing 62 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles gave up 31 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, an 83% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette allowed 9 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 29%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws, a 76% rate.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulls versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and Charleston is favored by -3.5 against South Florida in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Charleston winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Florida Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Florida dropped their season opener to the Gators on Monday, falling 98-83 on the road. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Bulls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Despite leading 40-39 at halftime, South Florida couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, allowing 59 points while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>South Florida put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 26 attempts. They also made 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Will Richard added 25 points, while Jamille Reynolds contributed 17 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots. Kasen Jennings knocked down 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held the other team to 20% shooting, as they made just 5 of 25 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cougars?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars opened their season with a 90-80 win over Southern Illinois on Monday. Charleston, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 45-42 at halftime and maintained their pace in the 2nd half, scoring another 45 points while holding the Salukis to 38. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts, while shooting 62.9% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 63.3% from the line.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. Elijah Elliott added 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and CJ Fulton contributed 17 points and 7 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from three-point range. Deywilk Tavarez was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars held their opponent to 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 75% rate.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Dukes game? Catch the action at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. Princeton is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Princeton narrowly edged out Iona 81-80 on Monday, November 4th, in a home game. The Tigers were -12 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-37 at halftime, Princeton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 44-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Princeton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 81 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, thanks in large part to their dominant two-point shooting, where they hit 76.7% (23/30) of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30.8%.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 50% (11/22) from the line. Xaivian Lee led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Adam Njie added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Caden Pierce contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 55% shooting from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 76% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 30 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The opposing team also shot 50% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 22 attempts. Princeton gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne dropped their season opener at home, losing 77-72 to Lipscomb on Monday. The Dukes were -3.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, just over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Duquesne outscored Lipscomb 38-36 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacob Ognacevic led Duquesne with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from three in their last game. Tre Dinkins added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Will Pruitt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Dukes shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 30% of their threes (6/20) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.6% (10/19). Duquesne recorded 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Defensively, Duquesne allowed 77 points while their opponent shot 45% from the field, connecting on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dukes gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Dukes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Duquesne allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Owls face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -3 against Monmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -3</p><p>This game will be played at CURE Insurance Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Michigan State. Monmouth, who entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs, fell 81-57 to the Spartans.</p> 

<p>Monmouth trailed 38-27 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.9% from the field and 26.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 34.4%.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.8% overall and 27.3% from three.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 62% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Monmouth held the opponent to 16% shooting, as they made just 3 of 18 threes. The opponent also went 18/27 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple opened their season with an 81-70 win over Sacred Heart on Monday. Despite being -13.5 favorites, the Owls didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-36 at halftime, Temple pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-34.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.8% from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, and they connected on 16 of 23 free throws, good for 69.6%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tanner Thomas added 22 points, while Steve Settle III contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled in this one, giving up 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 27 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147 points, with the Sooners being the favored team playing at home against the Bears.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +29.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +29.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Arkansas Pull Off A Win at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><p>When they take on Oklahoma, the Central Arkansas Bears will bring a 3-10 record with them. Looking at their last ten road games, Central Arkansas has gone 1-9 on the road, going back to last year. As of today's game, Central Arkansas has a 5-4-1 record against the spread this season. This includes a 4-3 mark on the road and a 1-1-1 record at home.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Central Arkansas has an over/under record of 4-5-1, with their games averaging 149.6 points per game on average. The Bears' have recorded an over/under record of 0-2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 135 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Bears' offense tallied 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 69.2 points per game. Tucker Anderson was the leading scorer for the Bears, putting up 22 points. In addition, Daniel Sofield contributed 14 points.</p><p>The Bears' defense is presently ranked 212nd nationally, allowing an average of 74.4 points per contest. The Central Arkansas defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 70 points and allowed Eastern Illinois to connect on 7 threes.</p><h3>Is It the Sooners Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Oklahoma, who has a season record of 10-1, will face Central Arkansas. The Sooners have a 1-0 record when playing on the road and a 6-0 record at home. As of now, Oklahoma has a 5-2 record against the spread heading into today's game. In the last ten games of the season, Oklahoma has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 11 games, Oklahoma has an over/under record of 5-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 151 points per game so far. The Sooners' last five games have finished with a combined 148 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Oklahoma's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 107 points vs. UAPB. Overall, they hit 57.1% of their shots from the field and went 14/17 from the free-throw line. Leading Oklahoma in scoring vs. UAPB was Otega Oweh with his 20 points. Jalon Moore also added 19 points for the Sooners.</p><p>At present, the Sooners' defense is nationally ranked 31st, allowing 63.1 points per game. Oklahoma's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the UAPB offense to knock down 57% of their shots on their way to putting up 86 points.</p>

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