<p>The Badgers and Wildcats are set to face off at 2:30 ET on BTN. The Wildcats will host the game at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Wisconsin is favored by -3.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against Northwestern. The over/under for the game is set at 136.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 2:30 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Wisconsin Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Wisconsin enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 22 of their 31 games this season. Their record as the favorite is 16-6, and they have gone 3-9 on the road this season.</p>

<p>After defeating Maryland 87-56 in their last game, the Badgers are 19-12 overall and 12-9 in Big Ten play. They have gone just 2-8 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Wisconsin has not been a strong ATS team this season, going just 14-18. On the road, their ATS mark is just 3-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Badgers have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Wisconsin's games this year (138.7). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 144 points.</p><p>Wisconsin is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 87 points vs. Maryland. This figure is more than their season average of 74.8 points per game. On the offensive front, the Badgers have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 94th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 144th in terms of percentage and 228th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Wisconsin defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. Against Maryland, the Badgers' defense gave up 56 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Maryland only made 9 free-throws.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Northwestern is 17-2 at home this season, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home. They are 21-10 overall and 12-8 in Big Ten games. They have been the underdog in 12 games, and they are 5-7 in those games.</p>

<p>Last time out, the Wildcats beat Minnesota by a score of 90-66. So far, they have been favored in 19 games, and they have gone 16-3 in those games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northwestern has been very good vs. the spread, going 8-4. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wildcats have an ATS mark of 7-3. At home this year, Northwestern is 11-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Northwestern's over/under record for the season is 19-12 and today's line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points compared to their season average of 143.1. So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Northwestern offense is coming off a game in which they scored 90 points vs. Minnesota. Overall their field goal percentage was 58.6% while connecting on 10 threes. Leading Northwestern in scoring vs. Minnesota was Brooks Barnhizer with his 23 points. Boo Buie also added 23 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 69.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northwestern's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.5% this season.</p>

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<p>The Rays will be looking to move above .500 for the season, but they are up against an Angels club that is 8-9 so far this season. This American League matchup is set for 6:50 PM from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Rays are the favorite on the money line at -129.</p>

<p>Wednesday night's pitching matchup features Reid Detmers for the Angels and Zack Littell for the Rays. You can catch this one on TV on BSW.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -129</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Wednesday, April 17th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Tampa Bay picked up a 7-6 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 9th and another two in the 13th. As for the Angels, they scored three runs in the 4th and added two more in the 10th.</p>

<p>Aaron Civale got the win for the Rays, going six innings and giving up three earned runs. Garrett Cleavinger got the save. Jose Soriano only went five innings for the Angels, giving up one earned run.</p>

<p>Richie Palacios and Amed Rosario each had two hits and an RBI for the Rays. Jose Caballero also drove in two runs. As for the Angels, Mickey Moniak hit the games only home run and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Angels are on the road today vs. the Rays, they are looking to move above .500, as they currently hold a record of 8-9. In the AL West, they are in 2nd place, just a half-game behind the Rangers. So far, the Angels have yet to play a game in their own division.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has a series record of 1-4 this season and has lost three straight series. When favored, they are 1-1, and as the underdog, they are 7-8. On the road, their record is above .500 at 6-5.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a solid play, going 9-8 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 8-3 on the run line. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 9-6 as the underdog this season. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.2, while it drops to -4.4 in losses.</p><p>The Los Angeles Angels have had a high-scoring season so far, with a combined run average of 9.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 9-8, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 1-1. Their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs in 2 of their last 10 games, and the over has hit in both of those games.</p><p>Reid Detmers is making his third start of the season for the Angels, and he has been solid in his first two outings. He started the season with a win over the Orioles, then followed that up with another win vs. the Red Sox. In that game, he went 6 1/3 innings, striking out 7 and allowing 3 hits and 2 walks.</p><p>For the Angels, we have Taylor Ward as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, as his total hits projection is 18th best in the league today. He also has the 9th best odds to hit a home run today. Our top overall home run projection for the Angels belongs to Mike Trout, whose odds to hit a home run are 7th best in the league today. Logan O'Hoppe has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Angels, which are 9th best in the league today. Nolan Schanuel is our 2nd best projected hitter in terms of total hits for the Angels, as his total hits projection is 25th best in the league today. His odds to hit a home run are 15th best in the league today.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are currently in 4th place in the AL East, tied with the Blue Jays and two games behind the division-leading Yankees. So far, the Rays have a record of 10-8. At home, they are 6-6 and 4-2 on the road.</p>

<p>Looking at their series record, the Rays have gone 3-1-1 so far. They are currently on a three-game series winning streak and have won two straight on the road. When favored, they are 9-7 this season compared to 1-1 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays win, they win big, averaging a run margin of 2.7 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -5.5 runs per game. Their run line record is 7-11, with a 4-8 mark at home. As the favorite, they are 6-10 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 1-1.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays play at home, the over has been a strong bet, as the over/under record is 11-7. The average combined run total in their games is 9.6, and the over/under line for their games is typically set at 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the over has hit in all three games, and the over has hit in four straight games overall.</p><p>Today's pitching matchup for the Rays is Zack Littell, who will be making his third start of the season. He is coming off a no-decision against the Angels, where he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up one earned run. In his first start of the year, he picked up a win vs. the Blue Jays, going 6 innings and striking out 6.</p><p>Our model is projecting Yandy Díaz to have a strong game at the plate for the Rays, as he has the 2nd highest total hits projection in the league today. Harold Ramírez also has a solid chance to have a good game offensively, as he has the 3rd highest total hits projection in the league. If you're looking for a Rays player to hit a home run, Isaac Paredes has the best odds on the team and the 7th best odds in the league today.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 4/17/24

<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross 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 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks (-193) are favored by 4.5 points over the Heat (+159) in a game that will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.</p>

<p>Miami (35-26) is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. They come into tonight's game on a 2-game winning streak. Dallas (34-28) is 8th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. They have lost their last three games.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-115 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.2% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Heat Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Heat have an O/U record of 24-37 this season, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today's O/U line is set at 231.5, and their games have averaged 220.7 points per game this season.</p>

<p>Miami's ATS record for the season is 29-29, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. On the road, they are 17-11 vs. the spread, and they have covered in their last six road games.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Heat are currently in 6th place with a record of 35-26. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 23-16 and 12-10 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Miami's last game was a 118-110 win over the Pistons. They were favored by 11 points in that game and are 15-17 ATS as the favorite this season. The O/U line for that game was 217.5.</p>

<p>On the season, the Heat have been the underdog in 26 of their 61 games. They are 10-16 straight-up as the underdog and 14-12 vs. the spread. Currently, they are 4.5-point underdogs vs. the Mavericks.</p><p>Heading into their game against the Mavericks, the Heat are 27th in the NBA in scoring at 110.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Miami is 29th in the league at 96.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Heat have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.1% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, Miami is 23rd in the league at 46%.</p>

<p>When it comes to their three-point shooting, the Heat are 7th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. However, they are just 18th in three-pointers made per game.</p><p>In the current season, the Heat defense has excelled, sitting 6th in the NBA by allowing 109.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Heat squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.2% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.3% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Mavericks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Dallas is 34-28 this season and is currently 8th in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-18 compared to 13-10 against the East.</p>

<p>The Mavericks are favored by 4.5 points today and have gone 25-11 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 21-15 against the spread, and their average scoring margin in these games is +5.2.</p>

<p>In their last three games, the Mavericks have gone 0-3 straight up and ATS. In their most recent game, they lost to the Pacers by a score of 137-120. The O/U line for that game was 247.5 points.</p>

<p>This season, the average O/U line in Mavericks games is 236.3, and their games have averaged a combined 237 points. Dallas has a 32-30 O/U record for the season.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Mavericks were favored by 5.5 points but lost to the Pacers by 17. This was their second straight ATS loss as the favorite.</p>

<p>This season, the Mavericks have been an excellent three-point shooting team, ranking 3rd in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 14.9. Overall, they are 11th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. At home, the Mavericks are averaging 120.3 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA.</p>

<p>One area where the Mavericks have struggled is in two-point shooting, as they are 28th in the league in two-point attempts per game. However, they are 7th in two-point shooting percentage at 56%. Overall, the Mavericks are 12th in field goal percentage at 48%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Mavericks are 12th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, they are 24th in the league at 9.8 per game. In terms of assists, the Mavericks are 22nd in the NBA at 25.2 per game.</p><p>At present, the Mavericks' defense is ranked 24th, allowing 118.3 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Mavericks are causing 11.9 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 23rd in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Mountaineers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Houston as the -16 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 121.5 points.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +16</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Mountaineers Ready for a Win at Houston?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 12-3 on the season with a 78-70 road win over Colorado on Sunday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +3 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>West Virginia took control early, leading 40-29 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 41, but their strong first-half performance was enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, the Mountaineers put up 78 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 54.8% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 71.4%, making 20 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 40% from deep (4/10). Julian Hammond III added 23 points, hitting 42.9% from three (3/7), while Joseph Yesufu contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three (2/3). Eduardo Andre was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 for 12 points.</p><p>West Virginia’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia’s defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 19 attempts, or 31% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 24 free throws, an 80% success rate. West Virginia allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Houston Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 12-3 on the season with an 87-57 road win over Kansas State on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -10.5 favorites, covered the spread while the teams combined for 144 points, surpassing the over/under line of 128.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 46-24 at halftime. They maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats 41-33.</p><p>Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14, and connected on 65% of their free throws, making 13-of-20 attempts.</p> <p>The Cougars dominated the glass with 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Emanuel Sharp and Brendan Hausen each scored 15 points, with Sharp hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Joseph Tugler and Ja'Vier Francis both contributed 11 points, with Tugler grabbing 10 rebounds and Francis adding 9 boards.</p><p>Houston's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 40% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 9 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent hit 10 threes on 25 tries, also shooting 64% from the free-throw line, going 9/14. The Cougars gave up just 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The UFC is going to leave the United States for the weekend as it’s time for UFC Fight night from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that the UFC will be in that part of the world, but there is a terrific card set up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main event will feature a great middleweight battle between championship contenders, and the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting odds</a> are tight as well. Here is a look at the best fights of the night, and some of the bets that should be made. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aliskerov-Whittaker Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The main event is a fight that is a long time coming as both the fighters have been on a path to contend for a title belt. Ikram Aliskerov will face off against Robert Whittaker and the latter is a slight betting favorite in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This fight was actually just thrown together based on some other scratches, but these fighters were always going to meet up at some point. Aliskerov comes into this fight with odds set at +131, while Whittaker is a slight favorite at -151.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Whittaker will be delivering Aliskerov the first loss of his career, as he has been a fighter that just continues to impress. This should be a great matchup of two aggressive fighters, and this one will be decided by a knockout of some sort.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a really good chance that this fight will end with an upset, and getting Aliskerov at +131 is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. </p>



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<p>The UFC has done a great job of putting together some other great fights, and that includes a huge heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich. This is another fight where the betting odds are pretty tight, and it should lead to an excellent battle in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pavlovich has already had a shot at winning the title in this weight class, but he was clearly not prepared for that battle. He is the favorite in this battle at -201, but he will have his work cut out for him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Volkov comes into this fight with three straight wins, and all three of them have come via stoppage. While that is an impressive run, that’s not going to be what happens in this fight.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this fight then you want to take Pavlovich at -201 to come away with another impressive win.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Daniel Rodriguez will be looking to pull off a pretty big upset when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Rodriguez currently has <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">odds</a> set at +220, but he is facing Gastelum (-260), and he is another fighter that has been struggling to win of late. </p>



<p>Since both of these fighters are coming into this bout on a losing streak, there will be a bit of desperation that is shown throughout the fight. This might end up being the biggest upset of the night, and going with Rodriguez at +220 is the way to go.</p>



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<p>Planning on watching today's Nittany Lions and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BTN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Michigan State being favored by -10.5 at home against Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +10.5.</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>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Penn State fell to 12-5 on the season after a narrow 82-81 home loss to Oregon on Sunday. The Nittany Lions, who were +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.</p> <p>Penn State trailed 41-34 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 41. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Penn State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 36.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 12 of 14 for 85.7%.</p> <p>Freddie Dilione led the way with 21 points in just 24 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Nick Kern added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Jackson Shelstad contributed 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 70% from the field and 60% from three.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. The Nittany Lions allowed 24 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 49% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense saw their opponent hit 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Will Michigan State Win at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 14-2 on the season with a 78-68 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Spartans, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Michigan State took control early, leading 47-28 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, making the final score closer than it appeared at halftime.</p><p>Michigan State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, going 4-for-8 on threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they connected on 74.1% of their free throws, making 20 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% overall and 33.3% from three. Jeremy Fears Jr. added 12 points, shooting 80% from the field and dishing out 8 assists. The Spartans finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Michigan State's defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to 68 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting 16 of 34 shots for 47%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State's defense was particularly effective, as they allowed just 5 threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bobcats face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 146 points, and Texas State is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Georgia State improved to 6-10 this season with a 79-74 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 153, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, Georgia State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 48-30.</p><p>Georgia State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, going 6-for-13, and hit 88.2% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the way with 23 points, shooting 8-for-12 from the field. Rasheed Jones added 18 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Toneari Lane also made 3 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Georgia State struggled defensively, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. Their defense allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State allowed 6 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from three. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Texas State as Home Favorites</h3><p>Texas State fell to 7-8 on the season after a 92-88 road loss to Southern Miss on Saturday. The Bobcats, who were favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 180, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>Texas State trailed 45-30 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Southern Miss 46-31. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap entirely.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas State put up 88 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (30/60) and just 21.4% from beyond the arc (3/14). They connected on 73.1% of their free throws, going 19/26 from the line, and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Mark Drone led the way with 30 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 60% overall. Alfred Worrell Jr. added 20 points, also shooting 60% from three (6/10). Denijay Harris contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Kaden Gumbs chipped in 16 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas State holding their opponent to 40% shooting, they still gave up 92 points. The Bobcats allowed 32 field goals on 79 attempts, including 10 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Texas State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 78%. The Bobcats struggled on the boards, giving up 21 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Islanders. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Hurricanes Win on the Road?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 17-8-1 with a 4-2 road win against the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory, including an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Washington. Dmitry Orlov netted two goals, his 3rd of the season, while Martin Necas added his 6th goal and two assists. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the game with an empty-net goal, his 6th of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes were held scoreless on the power play and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they shut out the Capitals in the second and third, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Islanders Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 9-11-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. The Islanders, who were underdogs on the puck line, allowed the game’s first goal just 3:44 into the first period. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p>

<p>New York’s defense struggled throughout, allowing goals in each period. The Islanders scored their first goal at 15:22 in the second period, cutting the Rangers’ lead to 2-1. However, the Rangers responded with another goal and added two more to seal the game.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with Nelson's goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal.</p><p>The Islanders' defense allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and gave up two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Chippewas and Bluejays face off at 2:00 ET on FS2. The Bluejays are hosting the game at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and the Bluejays are the home favorites against the Chippewas in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +31</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +31.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Central Michigan Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Central Michigan currently has a 3-5 record after playing eight games. In their six games away from home, the Chippewas have a 2-4 record. They have also played one game at home and lost. Central Michigan's ATS record is currently 2-5, putting them below .500. However, in their last five games, they have gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through eight games, Central Michigan has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging 140.7 points per game on average. The Chippewas have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 135 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Central Michigan offense concluded with only 61 points against Ohio State. Throughout the game, they made 6/16 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 40%. Jemal Davis led the team in scoring, putting up 15 points. Additionally, Brian Taylor contributed 12 points for the Chippewas.</p><p>The Chippewas' defense is presently ranked 195th nationally, allowing an average of 75.2 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.8 threes per game vs. Creighton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.4%.</p><h3>Will Creighton Win at Home?</h3><p>After playing eight games, Creighton has a record of 7-1. So far this season, all of the Bluejays' games have been played on the road. As of today, Creighton has a 6-2 ATS record. In home games this season, Creighton is 3-2 ATS, and in their last ten home games, they are 7-3 ATS.</p><p>In eight games, Creighton comes in with an over/under mark of 4-4-0, with their games averaging 147.4 points per game. When looking at the Bluejays' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 136 points per game.</p><p>Creighton's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 79 points vs. Oklahoma State. Overall, they hit 52.7% of their shots from the field and went 11/15 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Bluejays was Baylor Scheierman with 21 points, while Trey Alexander also added 20 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Bluejays' defense is ranked 36th in the country at 63.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Creighton's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.8% this season.</p>

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