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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Panthers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and High Point is favored by -6.5 against Appalachian State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: High Point Panthers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Novant Health Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountaineers Have What it Takes in Greensboro?</h3><p>Appalachian State fell to 4-3 on the season after a 76-61 road loss to UNCW on Saturday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, just over the O/U line of 134.</p> <p>Appalachian State trailed 44-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32.</p><p>Appalachian State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 11.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 17 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, but they did manage to convert 81% of their free throws, going 17 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>The Mountaineers had just 6 assists as a team, with Donovan Newby contributing all of them, despite shooting 3 for 14 from the field. CJ Huntley and Jalil Beaubrun each scored 16 points, with Beaubrun also grabbing 11 rebounds. Harlan Obioha was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his attempts in just 15 minutes of action.</p><p>Appalachian State gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, as the other team went 17 for 35 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Appalachian State held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. The other team also went to the free-throw line 22 times, converting 18 for an 81% success rate. Appalachian State allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the High Point Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Panthers improved to 8-2 on the season with a 76-71 victory over North Texas on Friday, December 6th. High Point, who entered the game as +1 underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-28 at halftime, High Point came out strong in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game O/U line of 128.</p><p>High Point's offense put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 attempts, while connecting on 60% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they went 28 for 37, good for 75.7%.</p> <p>Latrell Jossell led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes. Brenen Lorient added 20 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 63.6% overall. D'Maurian Williams contributed 17 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>High Point's defense gave up 71 points in their previous game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 12/20 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, High Point's defense held the other team to 32% shooting, with 8 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 28 free throws, shooting 75%.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Zips and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Princeton is favored by -5.5 vs. Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Princeton Tigers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Zips Ready for a Win at Princeton?</h3><p>Akron improved to 5-4 on the season with a 68-50 road win over Jackson State on Saturday, December 21st. The Zips entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the combined points of 118 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading just 30-29 at halftime, Akron clamped down defensively, allowing only 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>Akron struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 9 of 39 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed to score 68 points.</p> <p>On the bright side, the Zips grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Shammah Scott and Isaiah Gray both shot 57.1% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc, contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Akron's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 28% shooting from the field. The Zips were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 11/38 on two-point attempts, also at 28%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 28% from deep. The Zips also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.</p><h3>Will Princeton Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 8-4 on the season with an 83-82 road win over Rutgers on Saturday, December 21st. Princeton entered the game as +7 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Princeton trailed 46-44 at halftime but outscored Rutgers 39-36 in the second half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes on 27 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 44.4% from the line, going 8 for 18.</p> <p>The Tigers dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 19 offensive rebounds and dishing out 17 assists. Dylan Harper led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1 of 6 from three. Caden Pierce and Xaivian Lee each added 21 points, with Pierce pulling down 14 rebounds and Lee contributing 11 assists.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 29 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 tries, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 6 of 19 shots, shooting 31%. Princeton also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, or 78%. The Tigers allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Akron Zips vs Princeton Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Betting on today's Saints and Big Red game? Catch the action at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY, as the Big Red hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cornell as the -12.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Even though we have Cornell winning straight-up, we like Siena at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Saints Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Siena Saints Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Siena dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 78-70 home loss to Holy Cross on Friday, December 20th. The Saints, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Siena scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 131.5.</p><p>Siena's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 57.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.7% of their threes (4/15).</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 20 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats hitting 66.7% from deep and Jackson shooting 75% overall.</p><p>Siena's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense held their opponent to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p><h3>Does Cornell Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cornell dropped to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 80-77 home loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Big Red, favored by six points, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended just under the 157.5-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Cornell led 45-43 at halftime but managed only 32 points in the second half while allowing 37. This second-half performance was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Cornell's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 78.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 24% of their threes (6/25). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 15 of 17 attempts (88.2%).</p> <p>Nazir Williams and AK Okereke both scored 19 points, with Williams adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Jack Daugherty contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Landon Wolf and Guy Ragland Jr. were perfect from deep, with Wolf going 3 for 3 and Ragland 2 for 2.</p><p>Despite Cornell's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 80 points in their latest game. The Big Red shot 52% from the field, connecting on 28 of their 53 attempts.</p> <p>Most of their damage came inside, where they hit 22 of 28 two-point shots, a 78% success rate. From beyond the arc, they went 6/25 for 24%. At the free-throw line, Cornell shot 88%, making 15 of 17 attempts.</p>

Siena Saints vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which kicks off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164 and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 13-2 record, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from their week 15 loss to the Bills by beating the Bears 34-17 in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The O/U line was 47.5, and the teams combined for 51 points.</p> <p>Detroit has an average scoring margin of +12.9 points per game and is 10-4-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-6-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in scoring, averaging 32.9 points per game, and are 2nd in passing yards per game (264.7) despite ranking 15th in pass attempts. Detroit also ranks 6th in rushing yards per game (143.9) on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 136 in week 16, with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23/32 passing. He threw for 494 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 15 and had 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14. Jameson Williams led the team in receiving in week 16, with 5 catches for 143 yards.</p><p>In their 34-17 win over the Bears, the Lions' defense gave up 323 passing yards on 26 completions. Chicago had a tough time running the ball, with just 59 yards on 17 attempts. Despite allowing 382 total yards, Detroit's defense limited the Bears to a 20% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>The Lions' defense recorded two sacks and had two more quarterback hits than the Bears. Chicago did find the endzone twice through the air, with the Lions allowing two passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going Win In At Upset At Levi's Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins in week 16. San Francisco was favored by 1.5 points in that game but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 6-9. Despite their record, the 49ers rank 9th in our NFL power rankings, but their playoff chances are now at 0.0%.</p> <p>Against the spread, the 49ers are 5-10 this season, with an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game. They are 5-8 ATS as favorites and 0-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.3.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers rank 16th in the NFL with 22.1 points per game and 8th in total yards, averaging 365.7 per contest. They are 21st in passing attempts but 7th in passing yards, with 235.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 13th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards, averaging 130 per game. San Francisco is 10th in 3rd-down conversions and 7th in red zone attempts, but they sit 21st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards (26/40) with 2 touchdowns and an interception in week 16 against Miami. George Kittle had 8 catches for 106 yards, and Purdy led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 4 carries. Before that, the 49ers scored just 6 points in week 15, with Purdy posting a passer rating of 45 against the Rams.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled to stop the run in their 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, giving up 166 yards on the ground across 30 attempts. They also allowed 215 passing yards, with Miami completing 64.7% of their passes. The 49ers' inability to generate pressure was evident, as they failed to record any sacks and finished with a -5 differential in quarterback hits.</p><p></p><p>Despite their struggles, the 49ers did manage to hold Miami to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Overall, the defense had a tough time slowing down the Dolphins' offense, as they allowed 381 total yards in the game.</p>

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<p>The forecast for Wednesday's Cubs vs. Pirates game calls for temperatures in the mid-70s and broken clouds. First pitch from PNC Park is set for 12:35 PM ET. SN PT is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The Pirates are favored at -166 on the money line, while the Cubs come in with a line of +141. Chicago is 2nd in the NL Central with a record of 67-66, while the Pirates are 5th at 62-70. Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs, and he is facing off against Paul Skens.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -166</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 12:35 ET on Wednesday, August 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs 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>Chicago cruised to a 9-5 win over the Pirates in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 4th inning, scoring five of their nine runs. As for the Pirates, they scored their final two runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -123 on the money line.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh wasted a good outing from Jared Jones, as he gave up just two earned runs in four innings of work for the Pirates. Justin Steele got the win for the Cubs, going five innings and giving up two earned runs.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Cubs were led by Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson, as they were the only two Cubs hitters to have more than one hit. Suzuki, Miguel Amaya, and Bryan De La Cruz each had two RBIs for Chicago's offense.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 67-66, the Cubs are nine games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cubs have gone 19-26 against other NL Central teams this year. Chicago has won two straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10 games overall.</p>

<p>Chicago has won three straight series, and their overall series record is 17-21-3 this year. As the road underdog, the Cubs are 20-27 this season, and they have won two straight on the road as the underdog. At home, the Cubs are 36-29 this season.</p><p>Chicago is 65-68 against the run line this season, but they have been better on the road, going 40-28. Their average run margin is +0.2 runs per game, and they have been a better bet as the underdog, going 45-22 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have a +0.5 run differential at home.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are on the road facing the Pittsburgh Pirates today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The Cubs and their opponents have combined to average 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 60-68 overall. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Cubs have gone over 7 times, under 16 times, and pushed once. The over has hit in 50.4% of their games this season, and they are currently on a 2-game over streak.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Pirates on the road. This year, he has made 18 starts and has a record of 3-10 with a 6.33 ERA. Looking at his home/road splits, Hendricks is 2-5 on the road with a 7.53 ERA compared to 1-5 at home with a 5.78 ERA. In his 18 starts, he has turned in just three quality starts and is averaging 5.97 strikeouts per nine innings. Hendricks' last outing came on August 23rd, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. He has not taken a loss in back-to-back outings.</p><p>Seiya Suzuki has been swinging a hot bat for the Cubs, going 15/37 in his last nine games with three homers and seven RBIs. Overall, he is hitting .276 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 19 homers. Ian Happ is the Cubs' leader in homers with 23, but he has a batting average of just .237. Happ is also on a three-game hitting streak. Nico Hoerner has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 6/29 in his last nine games.</p>

<p>For the season, the Cubs are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They are 15th in team batting average and have the 15th most home runs in the league. As a team, they are batting .238 and have an on-base percentage of .314.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 62-70 overall this season, and they trail the Reds by one game for 4th place in the NL Central. The Pirates are 13.5 games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Pirates have dropped two straight games, and they are 4-6 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 32-35 this season, and they are 30-35 on the road. This year, the Pirates are 27-23 as the favorite and 35-47 as the underdog. Pittsburgh has dropped two straight games as the favorite. So far, their overall series record is 18-18-5.</p><p>When the Pirates win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.2 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.5 runs per game. This season, they have been a solid run line bet, going 74-58, including 40-25 on the road. They have been especially good against the run line as an underdog, going 55-27. However, they have struggled against the run line as a favorite, going just 19-31.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Chicago Cubs, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Pirates games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 64-66. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 13-15. So far this season, 51.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs.</p><p>Paul Skenes gets the start for the Pirates today and is coming off a strong outing vs. the Reds. In that August 22nd start, he went 6 innings, picking up the win and not giving up a run. Skenes finished the outing with 9 strikeouts, 2 hits, and 1 walk. Looking back at his last three outings, he has given up 0 or 1 earned run in each of those starts. Skenes' record for the season is 8-2, and he has an ERA of 2.16. Out of his 17 starts, he has turned in 13 quality starts and is averaging 11.25 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 23rd in the MLB. This is the same average they have put up at home. As a team, they are batting just .235, which is 18th in the league, and are also one of the worst teams in terms of striking out, averaging 9 per game.</p>

<p>Oneil Cruz has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/19 in his last five games. However, he has yet to hit a home run this season. Bryan Reynolds and Bryan De La Cruz are the Pirates' top home run hitters, with 20 and 19 homers, respectively. Reynolds also leads the team with 72 RBIs.</p>

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