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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-991) will host the Utah Jazz (+640) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 14 points, and the over/under line is set at 232.5.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game with a 7-20 record, which puts them 14th in the Western Conference. They have won two games in a row. Cleveland is 25-4 and has won four straight. They are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +14</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-130 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Win in Cleveland?</h3><p>Utah improved to 7-20 this season with a 105-94 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Jazz, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 199, falling well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 24-19 at the end of the 1st quarter, Utah took control by outscoring Brooklyn 31-21 in the 2nd quarter and 25-18 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 75-63 lead and held off the Nets, who edged them 31-30 in the final period.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points in their win over the Nets, scoring 14 in the 4th quarter despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 23.1% from three. Svi Mykhailiuk and Collin Sexton each added 18 points, with Mykhailiuk hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>Utah made 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from deep and 47.7% overall. Sexton and Mykhailiuk both scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Markkanen's big 4th quarter helped secure the win.</p><p>The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, giving up just 94 points in the win. They held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, and a mere 18 in the 3rd. Even with a 31-point 4th quarter, Utah's defense was solid throughout.</p> <p>Utah limited the Nets to 40% shooting, including just 17% from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn made only 7 threes. The Jazz also recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 25-4 on the season with a dominant 126-99 win over the 76ers on Saturday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 225, just over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, Cleveland took control by outscoring Philadelphia 36-25 in the 2nd and 33-21 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 99-76 lead, the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 107-82 to 117-82.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on an offensive show in their win over the 76ers, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 85.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mobley added 10 in the same period.</p><p>The Cavaliers tightened up defensively after a shaky 1st quarter, allowing just 69 points over the final three periods to hold the 76ers to 99 points. Cleveland's defense was particularly strong in the 3rd quarter, where they gave up just 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. Cleveland also recorded 8 steals and 1 block in the game.</p>

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<p>The Tigers and Screaming Eagles are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Screaming Eagles will host the game at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Southern Indiana being favored by -4.5 at home against Tennessee State.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee State Tigers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Tennessee State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers dropped to 1-7 on the season after an 84-60 loss to Western Kentucky on Tuesday. Tennessee State was a +14 underdog and didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, the Tigers managed just 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 161.5 O/U line.</p><p>Tennessee State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 36.7%. They managed only 9 assists as a team, but did grab 14 offensive rebounds and hit 88.9% of their free throws, going 16-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Khristian Lander was a bright spot, hitting 5-of-7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Brandon Weston led the team with 22 points, while Don McHenry added 18 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from deep.</p><p>Tennessee State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 29 made baskets out of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Tigers' opponents shot 54%, hitting 19 of 35 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they made 10 of 26 shots, good for 38%. Tennessee State also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, or 80%.</p><h3>Can Southern Indiana Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Indiana dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday. The Screaming Eagles were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Southern Indiana trailed 37-34 at halftime and both teams scored 36 points in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 146.5, but the game ended with a total of 143 points.</p><p>Southern Indiana put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 55.6% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-9, and were impressive at the free-throw line, making 15 of 17 attempts for an 88.2% success rate.</p> <p>Stephen Olowoniyi was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 24 points, while Jayland Randall added 22 points, knocking down all 3 of his three-point attempts. Ali Dibba contributed 19 points, and Jarrett Hensley grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with 16 points.</p><p>Southern Indiana's defense gave up 73 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts (22/43). They also conceded 5 threes on 13 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>The Screaming Eagles sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws for a 73% success rate. Southern Indiana also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Tennessee State Tigers vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>At 4:10 PM from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an interleague matchup between the Cubs and Mariners. Heading into Sunday's game, the Cubs are 8-6 compared to the Mariners at 6-9. Chicago is sending Javier Assad to the mound vs. Luis Castillo for the Mariners.</p>

<p>Looking at the money line odds, the Mariners are at -138, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by RSNW.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline +115</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, April 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Cubs vs Mariners series. Chicago went into the matchup as -141 favorites and squeaked out a 4-1 win. The Cubs offense only had two more hits than the Mariners and struck out eight times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Seattle actually got on the board first in this game, scoring one run in the 2nd inning. After that, the Cubs didn't get on the board again until the 3rd, when they scored three runs to take the lead. Chicago added an insurance run in the 8th, scoring the game's final run.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga got the win for the Cubs out of the bullpen, while Adbert Alzolay got the save. Emerson Hancock had a good outing for the Mariners, taking the loss. </p>
<h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Cubs are on the road today vs. the Mariners, they are looking to move above .500, as they currently hold an 8-6 record. In the NL Central, they are in 4th place, the same as the Reds, and both teams are 2.5 games behind the Brewers.</p>

<p>Chicago has been good at home this season, putting together a record of 5-1. But on the road, they are just 3-5 so far. The Cubs got back on track in their most recent game, picking up a win vs. the Mariners.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 9-5 overall. They are 4-2 against the run line at home and 5-3 on the road. The Cubs have been a better bet as the underdog, going 6-4 against the run line, compared to 3-1 as the favorite. Their average run differential this season is +0.9 runs per game.</p><p>The Cubs have gone under in their last two games, but their average combined run total for the season is 10.4. They have gone over in 8 of their 14 games this season, but the average over/under line for their games is 8.0. The over/under line for today's game is 8.0.</p><p>Javier Assad will be making his third start of the season and is coming off a win in his last outing. He started the year with a no-decision against the Padres, but picked up a win in his last start vs. the Rockies. In that outing, he went 6 innings and struck out 5, while giving up 4 hits and 1 home run.</p><p>If you're looking for some Cubs players to bet on for today's game, we have Seiya Suzuki as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits and home run chances. His home run projection is 6th best in today's slate of games. Cody Bellinger is also a good bet to have a solid game, as his total hits projection is 25th best in the league today, and his home run projection is 10th best. Christopher Morel has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 10th best in today's games.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 6-9, the Mariners are in 4th place in the AL West, two games behind the Athletics and Astros, who are both 2-0. So far, the Mariners have really struggled in series, as they are still looking for their first series win (0-3-1).</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Mariners are 4-5 compared to 2-4 on the road. Coming into today's game, they have been the favorite seven times, going 3-4 in those games. As the underdog, their record is 3-5 this season.</p><p>Seattle has been a tough team to figure out on the run line this season, as they are just 5-10 overall. They are 2-7 at home, where they have an average scoring margin of -1.7 runs per game. As an underdog, they are 4-4 on the run line, while they are just 1-6 as the favorite.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners have been trending towards the under recently, with their last three games all finishing under the total. Their over/under record for the season is 5-8, and the average total for their games is 7.7 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 1-4-1. So far this season, only 13.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher.</p><p>Luis Castillo will be making his third start of the season for the Mariners, and he has yet to pick up a win. Castillo has gone 5 innings in each of his first two starts, and he has struck out 6 and 7 batters, respectively. In his most recent outing, he gave up 1 home run and 9 hits in a loss to the Blue Jays.</p><p>The Mariners are facing a tough pitching matchup, but we have Julio Rodríguez as our top hitter in terms of total hits. His projected hit total is 19th best in the league today. If you're looking for a home run bet, we have Cal Raleigh as the best option on the team and 7th best in terms of today's entire slate of games.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 24-10-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.</p><p>The Jets' offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his 1st of the season.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Winnipeg got on the board with Namestnikov's goal at 7:37 in the first period. They added two more in the second and four in the third, including two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his 4th. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th of the season.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the 3rd period, but they settled in after that, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 21-11-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. As the underdogs on the puck line, Toronto failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals was well under the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Toronto's only goal came at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game at 1. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, a power-play goal. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander's goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs recorded 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Despite those setbacks, Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Wyoming is the slight -2.5 point favorite as they host Utah State at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie (WY). Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET, with CBSS handling the broadcast. Both teams come in with a 1-6 record this season. The money line odds are currently -132 for Wyoming and +111 for Utah State. The over/under line is at 56.5 points for this week nine matchup in the Mountain West.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at War Memorial Stadium (WY) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Wyoming Cowboys winning this one by a score of 30 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Wyoming Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Utah State Aggies Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Utah State enters Week 9 with a 1-6 record, ranked 123rd in our power rankings. They have just a 0.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Aggies are 0-3 on the road and 0-3 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their average scoring margin is -16 points per game, and they are 2-4 against the spread. Utah State is 2-1 ATS at home but 0-3 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Utah State’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 71.7 points. Their average over/under line is 62.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 56.5 points.</p><p>Utah State’s offense ranks 101st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9, averaging 27.9 points per game. Spencer Petras has thrown for 1,631 yards, leading the Aggies to the 10th spot in passing yards per game nationally. They are 4th in passing attempts, averaging 41.3 per game, and 7th in completions with 26.1 per game.</p> <p>Petras has completed 66% of his passes, throwing 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 93. Jalen Royals leads the receiving corps with 834 yards and six touchdowns on 55 catches. On the ground, Utah State averages 160.6 rushing yards per game, with Rahsul Faison contributing 666 yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Utah State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 43.9 points per game. In their recent 50-45 loss to New Mexico, they gave up 50 points and 554 total yards, including 282 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. New Mexico also threw for 272 yards, though Utah State did manage to force three interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 241.7 rushing yards per game against Utah State, while quarterbacks have posted a 110.3 passer rating, completing 68.3% of their passes for 262.6 yards per game.</p><h3>Will The Wyoming Cowboys Win At Home Over The Utah State Aggies?</h3><p>Wyoming enters Week 9 with a 1-6 record and a 120th place in our power rankings. They have a 0.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible for the rest of the season. At home, the Cowboys are 1-2, while they have gone 0-3 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Wyoming’s over/under record stands at 5-1, with their games averaging 47.6 points. This week’s line is set at 56.5 points, significantly higher than their average line of 45.2 points.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Wyoming is 2-4, with a -13.3 average scoring margin. They have been favored in just one game this season, and their ATS record as the favorite is 0-1.</p><p>Wyoming’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 17.1 points per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. They are 127th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with a passer rating of 61, the worst in the country. They rank 110th in passing yards, averaging 172.6 yards per game, and have converted only 34.6% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Evan Svoboda has thrown for 1,013 yards but has a passer rating of 59, with four touchdowns and six interceptions. Wyoming ranks 39th in rushing attempts, averaging 112.7 yards per game on the ground. Sam Scott leads the team with 309 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Tyler King is the leading receiver with 176 yards on 12 catches.</p><p>Wyoming’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 30.4 points per game. In their recent 24-14 loss to San Jose State, they gave up 24 points and 499 total yards, including 322 passing yards, though they did manage to force two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 240.9 passing yards per game against Wyoming, ranking them 120th nationally, and a passer rating of 94.9. On the ground, they’ve allowed 175.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 135th in the country.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

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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<p>Looking to win big? The Kraken and Avalanche face off at 8:00 ET on NHLN. The Avalanche are hosting the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Avalanche are expected to take down the Kraken by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Avalanche on the moneyline</li><li>The Avalanche should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 15-18-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing a goal just 3:23 into the first period. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, didn’t cover.</p> 

<p>Offensively, the Kraken couldn’t find the net, managing 23 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed two goals in the first period, with the second coming at 10:03. Joey Daccord made 31 saves in the loss.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their recent 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken managed 23 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any of the three periods, marking the first time this season they've been shut out.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, and the second was a power-play goal at the 10:03 mark. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Does Colorado Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 20-15-0. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Colorado, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Colorado took the lead with a goal at 2:54 in the second period, but Nashville responded with five straight goals. The Avalanche's defense struggled, giving up two empty-net goals in the third period.</p><p>Cale Makar got the Avalanche on the board with his 5th goal of the season, a power-play strike 2:54 into the second period. Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, scoring with 2:17 left in the third. Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal.</p> <p>The Avalanche registered 30 shots on goal but were hindered by 23 giveaways. Devon Toews earned his 2nd assist of the season on MacKinnon’s goal, while Casey Mittelstadt recorded his 8th assist on Makar’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up five goals to the Predators. Justus Annunen recorded 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado had a 1-0 lead in the second period, but their defense allowed two late goals in the third, and two more in the final period, both of which were empty-netters.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Lions game? Catch the action at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and North Alabama is favored by -9.5 at home against Charleston Southern.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charleston Southern Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern’s season struggles continued with an 82-63 loss to South Carolina State on Monday, dropping their record to 2-9. The Buccaneers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 145, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Charleston Southern fell behind early, trailing 42-28 at halftime. They managed 35 points in the second half but allowed 40, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense put up 63 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (22/48). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 16 attempts for a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.9%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Buccaneers shot 62.5% (20/32), and they connected on 58.6% of their free throws (17/29). Drayton Jones led the way with 34 points, shooting 76.5% (13/17) and adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Taje' Kelly contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Reis Jones added 15 points and 7 boards, hitting 7 of 8 shots (87.5%).</p><p>Despite Charleston Southern's struggles on defense, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point success. The Buccaneers held them to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts, a 10% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Charleston Southern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 of their attempts, shooting 72%. The Buccaneers also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Alabama improved to 5-4 on the season with a 74-67 win over East Carolina on Wednesday. The Lions were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>North Alabama led 36-22 at halftime, but East Carolina made a push in the second half, outscoring the Lions 45-38. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>North Alabama's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 attempts, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Jacari Lane led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while C.J. Walker added 18 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Taye Fields contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>North Alabama's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 41% shooting from the field. They gave up 55% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 20 of 36 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Alabama limited the damage, allowing just 5 threes on 24 attempts (20%). They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 (63%). North Alabama allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24