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<p>The Washington Wizards travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Wizards are currently on a 14-game losing streak and are +908 underdogs against the Cavaliers (-1612). The over/under line is set at 234.5.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on MNMT. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 16 points and have the best record in the Eastern Conference at 18-3.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +16</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-125 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Washington?</h3><p>Washington’s struggles continued on Saturday as they fell to 2-16 for the season after a 124-114 loss to the Bucks. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, the Wizards kept things closer than expected. The game’s total of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 230.</p> <p>After a strong start, Washington trailed 92-86 going into the 4th quarter. A 10-0 run by the Bucks pushed the score from 107-103 to 117-103, sealing the game for Milwaukee.</p><p>In their 124-114 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Overall, they shot 47.1% from the field.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, adding 10 in the 4th quarter. Malcolm Brogdon contributed 29 points and 11 rebounds, also scoring 10 in the final period.</p><p>The Wizards struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 124 points on 51% shooting. Washington allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 35 in the 2nd, 29 in the 3rd, and 32 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Milwaukee to hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. The Bucks also went 20/25 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Washington recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Cleveland Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 18-3 on the season with a 115-111 win over the Celtics on Sunday. Cleveland, favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 226.5 fell just short of the 229.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Cleveland trailed 84-72 going into the 4th quarter after being outscored 35-21 in the 3rd. However, they turned things around in the final period, outscoring Boston 43-27 to secure the win.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's 35-point performance, including 20 in the 4th quarter, powered the Cavaliers to a win over the Celtics. He hit 6 threes at 54.5%, while Darius Garland added 22 points and 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 47.2% from beyond the arc and 48.8% overall. Georges Niang was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they gave up 35 points, the Cavaliers held the Celtics to 111 points in their win on Sunday. Cleveland's defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 24 and 25 points, respectively. Overall, they limited Boston to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Cavaliers also did well defending the three, with the Celtics shooting 34% from deep, making 17 threes. Cleveland sent Boston to the line 19 times, where they hit 18 free throws. The Cavs grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS2, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Butler is favored by -22 against Eastern Illinois in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +22</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Butler winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Eastern Illinois Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Illinois improved to 6-1 on the season with a 72-59 win over Northern Illinois on Friday, November 29th. The Panthers, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 31-24 at halftime, Eastern Illinois scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 to the Huskies. The Panthers’ defense and efficient scoring after the break helped them secure the win.</p><p>Eastern Illinois put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.1% (23/45) and a three-point percentage of just 23.1% (3/13). They also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line.</p> <p>The Panthers recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Nakyel Shelton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while James Dent Jr. added 20 points and 9 boards, hitting 5 threes on 14 attempts. Kooper Jacobi contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>Eastern Illinois held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Panthers gave up 23 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 51% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The Panthers also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 77%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-5, with an 87-77 road victory over Mississippi State on Friday. The Bulldogs were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Butler led 40-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Butler's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 52.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, thanks in part to their 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 24 points, shooting 57.1% from three-point range. Riley Kugel, Josh Hubbard, and Pierre Brooks II each added 22 points, with Brooks also grabbing 9 rebounds and hitting 60% of his threes.</p><p>Despite Butler's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points in their last game, even though they held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they capitalized by hitting 18 free throws, shooting 85%. Butler also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

One of the hardest things for baseball handicappers to handle is rookie pitchers, particularly those making one of their first starts in the major leagues. Many handicappers will simply pass on those games and wait until the pitcher has thrown a few games and wait to see how he performs. There’s nothing wrong with that theory and in theory, it’s probably one of the better ones out there.

Others will go against them in their MLB debut, using the assumption that they’re going to be nervous and won’t be at their best, which is also hard to disagree with. We’ve seen plenty of rookie pitchers this season struggle a bit in their first game before settling into a groove. Colorado’s German Marquez is a good example, as the highly touted rookie was on the losing end of a 15-12 game in his debut. Since then, the Rockies have allowed 11 runs in his next five starts.

One handicapper I know waits until their second start. If they threw well in their debut he backs them their next start and continues to do so until they have a poor outing. If they were roughed up in their debut he goes against them until they have a decent game. The logic is a pitcher doing well has confidence, which is key for a young player, while those struggling may begin to press and start thinking about being sent down to the minors.

Dealing with rookie starters is also difficult for statistical handicappers and I’ve struggled with how to handle them. Right now, I assign them a 6.00 for runs surrendered, which is the highest figure I’ll use, even if a starter allows more runs than that. Whether or not to use 5.00 as a starting point is something I’ll examine after this season, as I make some minor modifications to the system, but at a quick glance, that 6.00 may not be too far off, although there are always going to be exceptions.

A quick glance at all of the rookie pitchers used so far this year, shows a number who have allowed six or more runs in their first couple of games and many times it’s hard for them to work their way back. Too many managers would rather send a Jered Weaver to the mound, despite the fact the Padres allow almost eight runs a game with him on the hill, than give another start to Zach Lee, who was sent to the minors after 5.1 scoreless innings against the Rockies in his Padres debut.

All pitchers were rookies at one time and even Clayton Kershaw had to make a debut. And some very good pitchers struggled early on, such as Corey Kluber, who dropped his first six starts, while the Indians allowed fewer than seven runs in just one of them.

As a rule, hard-throwing rookies will fare better than off-speed rookies, as major league hitters are better at handling off-speed pitches than minor leaguers. But a hard-throwing rookie has a bit of an advantage over hitters who have never seen him before. Many of your better off-speed pitchers were one-time hard-throwers, who had to adjust due to arm troubles or finally learned how to pitch, as opposed to just throw the ball.

Rookie pitchers will always be a bit of mystery box and for every Chris Sale or Stephen Strasburg there are many more who we’ll see for a few games and that will be the extent of it. Don’t be afraid to go against struggling rookies, but remember, it can turn around for them very quickly and don’t be too slow to react.

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<p>Coming into this week two matchup, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-0 on the season, while the Syracuse Orange are 1-0. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th, with the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse as the neutral site. The game is being televised on ACCN, and the Yellow Jackets are the -3-point favorites on the road. The over/under line is currently 60.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +3</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets winning this one by a score of 30 to 28</li><li>Even though we like the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to win, our ATS pick is to take the Syracuse Orange at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 60.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Georgia Tech is now 2-0 after a 35-12 win over Georgia State. The Yellow Jackets, who were -20.5 point favorites, covered the spread and won by 23 points. This was a non-conference matchup, and the combined score of 47 points was under the 55.5-point over/under line.</p><p></p><p>Georgia Tech led 7-0 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 14-3 by halftime. Georgia State closed the gap to 14-9 in the third quarter, but the Yellow Jackets outscored them 7-0 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Georgia Tech's offense was balanced and effective in their 35-12 win over Georgia State, racking up 499 total yards. The Yellow Jackets' ground game was particularly strong, with 225 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Jamal Haynes led the rushing attack with 84 yards on 17 carries, while Haynes King added 46 yards on the ground and threw for 275 yards, completing 82.8% of his passes. King threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns, with his lone interception resulting in a passer rating of 114.8.</p><p></p><p>Malik Rutherford was King's top target, hauling in seven receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>In their 35-12 win over Georgia State, Georgia Tech's defense allowed 363 total yards, with 153 yards coming on the ground. Georgia State's offense moved the chains 19 times, and the Yellow Jackets gave up 210 passing yards on 19 completions, including one touchdown.</p><h3>Will The Syracuse Orange Win At Home Over The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?</h3><p>Syracuse is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 38-22 win over Ohio. The Orange, who were -17 point favorites, won by 16 points, but this was not enough to cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 44.5 points, and the teams combined for 60 points, hitting the over.</p><p></p><p>Syracuse led 6-0 after the first quarter, but Ohio closed the gap to 17-9 by halftime. The Orange extended their lead to 31-16 by the end of the third quarter and held on for the win.</p><p>Syracuse's offense was explosive in their 38-22 win, racking up 480 total yards and 25 first downs. The Orange's passing game was particularly strong, with Kyle McCord throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns. McCord completed 69.2% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 121.1. Oronde Gadsden II was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 108 yards.</p> 
<p>On the ground, Syracuse picked up 126 yards, with LeQuint Allen leading the way. Allen rushed 15 times for 98 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. The Orange found the end zone once on the ground and added four passing touchdowns to their tally.</p><p>Syracuse's defense will be looking to improve after giving up 437 total yards to Ohio in their last game. The Orange allowed 256 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, but they did manage to pick off one pass. Ohio's passing attack was limited to 181 yards on 18 completions out of 30 attempts.</p>

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Peacocks versus the Dukes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 127.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -4.5 against Saint Peter's in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Peacocks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games</h3>  
<p>Saint Peter's improved to 2-3 on the season with a 78-76 road win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Tuesday. Despite being -8 favorites, the Peacocks didn’t cover the spread.</p>  
<p>Trailing 40-34 at halftime, Saint Peter's turned things around by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Fairleigh Dickinson to 36. The game’s total points of 154 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.</p><p>Saint Peter's put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 38.9% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes in total. At the free-throw line, they were 17-for-22, good for 77.3%.</p> <p>Terrence Brown led the Peacocks with 23 points, while Bryce Eaton added 19 points and 4 assists. Bismark Nsiah and Zaakir Williamson each contributed 13 points, with Williamson shooting 83.3% from the field. Ahmed Barba-Bey was efficient from three, hitting 3 of 4 attempts for 11 points.</p><p>Saint Peter's defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, including 50% on two-point attempts (19/38). From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 7 of 18 threes, good for 38%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 17/23, shooting 73%. Saint Peter's also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Duquesne Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne improved to 2-3 on the season with a 67-54 road win over Old Dominion on Tuesday, November 26th. The Dukes entered the game as -9.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Duquesne led 26-19 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The combined points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Duquesne put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 52.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 13 threes (30.8%).</p> <p>Devin Ceaser led the Dukes with 23 points, despite missing both of his three-point attempts. Matus Hronsky added 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Maximus Edwards contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall.</p><p>Duquesne's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Dukes limited their opponent's three-point production, allowing just 2 made threes on 18 attempts for an 11% shooting percentage.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Duquesne's defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 10 shots for 66%.</p>

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Broncos and Cowboys face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys are hosting the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have McNeese State as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: McNeese State Cowboys -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will McNeese State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Santa Clara Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara fell to 3-5 on the season after a 76-69 loss to Washington on Friday. The Broncos were -2.5 favorites going into the road game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-33 at halftime, Santa Clara tightened up defensively in the second half, outscoring Washington 36-34. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 148.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-9 from deep. Great Osobor and Elijah Mahi each added 19 points, with Osobor also contributing 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Broncos finished with just 9 assists as a team and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 22 made two-pointers on 47 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Santa Clara's defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17, shooting 65%. Santa Clara allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will McNeese State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cowboys dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 62-58 road loss to Liberty on Monday. McNeese State entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, McNeese State was outscored 33-29 in the second half. The Cowboys will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from the loss.</p><p>McNeese State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points with a 44.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, largely due to a dismal 8.3% from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 12 attempts. They were much better inside, shooting 57.1% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Colin Porter led the way with 16 points and 5 assists, while Christian Shumate added 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting. Sincere Parker and Jayvon Maughmer each contributed 12 points, though Parker struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts.</p><p>McNeese State's defense held their opponent to 62 points on 41% shooting from the field, including 52% from two-point range, as they made 9 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 11 of 31 threes, shooting 35%. They also went 11/14 from the free-throw line, shooting 78%. McNeese State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gamecocks versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. South Carolina comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +3</p><p>This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Chestnut Hill Possible for the Gamecocks?</h3><h3>South Carolina Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>South Carolina improved to 6-2 on the season with a 70-60 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday. The Gamecocks, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread at home. The combined points of 130 fell under the O/U line of 139.</p> <p>South Carolina led 33-25 at halftime and added 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 points to the Hokies.</p><p>South Carolina put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes on 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.9%, going 13-for-21.</p> <p>Collin Murray-Boyles led the Gamecocks with 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Morris Ugusuk and Jaydon Young each added 12 points, with Ugusuk hitting 4 of 7 threes. Zachary Davis also contributed 12 points, along with 7 rebounds and 3 assists.</p><p>South Carolina's defense held their opponent to 60 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Gamecocks gave up 11 three-pointers on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>On the free-throw line, South Carolina sent their opponent to the stripe 21 times, where they made 13 shots, a 61% success rate. The Gamecocks also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Boston College Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston College dropped to 6-2 on the season after an 88-83 loss to Dartmouth on Friday. The Eagles, who were -17.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>BC led 44-42 at halftime but were outscored 46-39 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Boston College put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks to a dominant 72.7% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts (21.7%).</p> <p>Joshua Beadle led the Eagles with 19 points, going 8 for 10 from the field and 2 for 2 from deep. Jayden Williams and Cade Haskins each hit 5 threes, with Haskins also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists.</p><p>Boston College struggled defensively, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (24/33).</p> <p>From three-point range, Boston College held their opponent to 5/23 shooting (21%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws (74%). The Eagles did limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>FOX is set to broadcast the week 15 matchup between the UNLV Rebels and Boise State Broncos, which is scheduled for 8:00 ET on Friday, December 6th, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. The Broncos are the -4 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently sitting at 58.5 points. Both teams have had strong seasons, with Boise State at 11-1 and UNLV at 10-2.</p><h3>UNLV REBELS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Rebels +4</p><p>This game will be played at Albertsons Stadium at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UNLV Rebels winning this one by a score of 27 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the UNLV Rebels winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UNLV Rebels Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 10-2 record, UNLV heads into Week 15 against Boise State. They are 6-0 on the road and 3-1 at home this season. The Rebels have been favored in seven games, going 7-0 as the favorite. They have a +16.7 average scoring margin and are a lock for bowl eligibility. UNLV has a 31.5% chance of winning the Mountain West and ranks 13th in the nation with a 27.5% chance of making the playoff.</p> <p></p><p>UNLV’s ATS record stands at 6-4, with a 4-2 mark on the road and 2-2 at home. They are 4-3 against the spread as the favorite and 2-1 as the underdog. On the road, they are 2-2 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58.5 points. UNLV’s games have averaged 60.7 points, with their average over/under line at 57.3 points. They are 4-6 against the over/under this season, with four games having higher lines than this week’s total and seven games with lower lines.</p><p>UNLV’s offense is averaging 38.7 points per game, ranking 7th in the nation. They are 3rd in rushing, with 259.2 yards per game, and 5th in rushing attempts, averaging 44.3 per game. Jai'Den Thomas leads the rushing attack with 833 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 6 yards per carry. UNLV is ranked 46th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 15.</p> <p>Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams has thrown for 1,735 yards, with 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 109. UNLV ranks 13th in passer rating nationally. Ricky White III has 1,020 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 75 catches.</p><p>UNLV's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 15th nationally by allowing just 101.7 rushing yards per game. In their recent win against Nevada, they gave up only 67 rushing yards. The secondary has allowed 248.2 passing yards per game, but they rank 16th in the nation by holding opposing quarterbacks to a 54.8% completion rate.</p><p></p><p>In the game against Nevada, UNLV’s defense allowed 14 points and 359 total yards, including 292 passing yards. They also forced an interception. This season, the defense is ranked 31st in the country, giving up 22 points per game.</p><h3>Are The Boise State Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Boise State enters Week 15 with an 11-1 record, and they are ranked 27th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and hold a 68.5% chance of winning the Mountain West. Nationally, they have the 8th best odds of making the playoff at 68.6%.</p> <p></p><p>The Broncos are undefeated at home (5-0) and have gone 5-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 12 games and are 10-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +17.4 points per game, and they are 6-4-1 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 58.5 points. Boise State’s games have averaged 63.8 points, and their average over/under line is 60.6 points. Their over/under record for the season is 6-5.</p><p>Boise State's offense has been impressive this season, ranking 3rd in points per game with 40.6, and they are 6th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 15. Their run game is a major strength, averaging 255.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 4th nationally. Ashton Jeanty has been a standout, rushing for 2,288 yards and 28 touchdowns, with an average of 7 yards per carry. Boise State also excels on third downs, converting 49.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Quarterback Maddux Madsen has thrown for 2,556 yards, completing 61.7% of his passes, with 21 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 102. Boise State ranks 61st in passing attempts per game. Cameron Camper leads the receiving corps with 811 yards and four touchdowns on 51 catches.</p><p>Boise State's defense has allowed an average of 23.2 points per game this season, ranking 38th nationally. In their recent game against Oregon State, they gave up 18 points, allowing 13 first downs and 345 total yards. Oregon State ran the ball 19 times for 119 yards and completed 21 of 37 passes for 226 yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 258.2 passing yards per game against Boise State, with a completion rate of 62.5%. The defense ranks 21st in the nation against the run, giving up just 107.1 rushing yards per game on 31.1 attempts, which is the 26th fewest rushing attempts faced in the country.</p>

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<p>The Bears and 49ers will face off on Sunday, December 8th at 4:25 ET on FOX. The 49ers are favored with a money line of -200, and the Bears' money line is +168. The 49ers are -4 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 44 points. The 49ers have a record of 8-4, and the Bears need to add their record.</p><h3>CHICAGO BEARS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +4</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bears winning this one by a score of 25 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Bears winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 44 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Bears have dropped six straight games, including a 23-20 loss to the Lions in week 13. This leaves them at 4-8, putting them 4th in the NFC North. Chicago is winless on the road this season (0-5) but has a 4-3 record at home.</p> <p>Our projections give the Bears a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. They rank 22nd in our NFL power rankings. Despite their losing streak, Chicago is 7-4-1 against the spread, with a +0.1 scoring margin.</p><p>Heading into week 14, the Bears rank 23rd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 20.1 points per game, which is 22nd in the NFL. They are 26th in total offense, with 299.1 yards per game, and 27th in passing yards, despite being 8th in pass attempts. On the ground, Chicago ranks 23rd in rushing yards per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 33.5% of their attempts, but they are 6th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has thrown for over 200 yards in each of his last three games, including a 256-yard, 3-touchdown performance against the Lions in week 13. He finished with a passer rating of 97, though he was sacked 5 times. DJ Moore led the team with 8 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>In their 23-20 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense allowed 405 total yards and 194 rushing yards on 33 attempts (5.9 per attempt). They gave up two touchdowns through the air, while Detroit finished with a 61.8% completion percentage and converted 35.7% of their third down chances. Chicago did limit the Lions to 211 passing yards.<p></p>Chicago's defense managed two sacks in the game but lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -5. The Bears' offense put them in a tough spot, as they held the ball for just 24:38 compared to Detroit's 35:22 time of possession advantage.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 14, the 49ers are looking to end a three-game losing streak, which includes a 35-10 loss to the Bills in week 13. This dropped their record to 5-7, putting them 4th in the NFC West. According to our power rankings, the 49ers are 8th in the league, but they have just a 8.2% chance of making the playoffs.</p> <p>Against the spread, San Francisco is 4-8 and has failed to cover in four straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -2.1 points per game. The 49ers’ O/U record is 6-6, with their games averaging 47.1 points.</p><p>Heading into week 14, the 49ers sit 12th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 22.5 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NFL. They are 7th in the league in passing yards per game (232.8) and 9th in passing attempts (29.4 per game). On the ground, San Francisco ranks 7th in rushing yards per game (139.6) and 9th in rushing attempts. They also rank 7th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 43.2% success rate, and are 18th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 13, the 49ers struggled offensively, scoring just 10 points in a loss to the Bills. Brock Purdy threw for 94 yards on 11/18 passing, while Jordan Mason led the team with 78 rushing yards on 13 carries. Jauan Jennings was the leading receiver, with 3 catches for 56 yards.</p><p>In their 35-10 loss to the Bills, the 49ers' defense struggled to stop the run, giving up 220 yards on 38 attempts. Despite their issues against the run, they did limit Buffalo to 152 passing yards on just 14 completions. The 49ers allowed two passing touchdowns and a high completion percentage of 77.8%. On third downs, the Bills converted 50% of their chances.<p></p>San Francisco's defense was unable to generate much pressure, as they didn't record any sacks and had a negative differential in both tackles for loss and quarterback hits. The 49ers will be looking for a much better performance in their next game after allowing 372 total yards to the Bills.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Chippewas and Huskies game? Catch the action at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Central Michigan is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 136.5 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at NIU Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</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>Do the Chippewas Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Central Michigan is 16-13 overall and 9-5 in the Mid-American Conference. They have lost two straight games, and they are 7-9 on the road this season. The Chippewas are 6-3 when favored, and they are favored by 1.5 points today.</p>

<p>In their last game, Central Michigan lost to Ball State, 79-71. Over their last 10 road games, the Chippewas are 5-5, and they are 2-3 in their last five road games. For the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -11.8 points per game.</p><p>Central Michigan has an ATS record of 14-12 this season, but they have gone 6-3 vs. the spread when they are the favorite. Their ATS mark on the road is 7-9, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-3-1.</p><p>Central Michigan's over/under record this season sits at 10-15-1, and today's line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (140.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Chippewas' offense finished with 71 points, which is right in line with their current average of 66.8 points per contest. Paul McMillan IV led the scoring for the Chippewas, contributing 25 points. Additionally, Derrick Butler chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>So far, the Chippewas' defense is ranked 130th in the country at 70.7 points per contest. Against Ball State in their most recent game, the Central Michigan defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing Ball State to hit 41% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Huskies Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Akron by a score of 80-73, Northern Illinois comes into this game with a record of 10-19. They are 4-12 in Mid-American Conference play and 6-7 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Huskies have gone 4-8, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. Over their last ten games at home, they have gone 3-7, and their average scoring margin at home this season is -7.3 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Northern Illinois has a 7-15 record vs. the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 9-18. At home, the Huskies have gone just 3-9 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 ATS record as the host is 1-8. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Northern Illinois is 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Northern Illinois' games this season (151.1). So far, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>The Northern Illinois offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against Akron. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.3% and connected on 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring was David Coit with 35 points. Will Lovings-Watts also added 14 points for the Huskies.</p><p>Coming into the game, Northern Illinois will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.0 points per game (305th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.4 threes per game vs. Central Michigan. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.0%.</p>

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