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<p>Planning on watching today's Thundering Herd and Chanticleers game? Catch the action at The HTC Center in Conway, SC, as the Chanticleers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Marshall come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -4.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Marshall Shock Everyone at The HTC Center?</h3><p>Marshall comes into this game as the favorite, as they are 8-6 this season when favored. So far, they have gone 12-14 overall and 7-6 in Sun Belt Conference play. They have lost their last two games and have a record of 4-9 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games on the road, the Thundering Herd have gone 3-7, and they are 1-4 in their last five. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -8.5 points per game, and they are currently on a four-game losing streak.</p><p>Marshall has an ATS record of 11-14 this season. On the road, they are 5-8 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Thundering Herd have gone 7-7 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Marshall is 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Marshall's over/under record for the season is 8-16-1 and the average over/under line in their games is 154.4. So far, 17 of their games have finished with less points than today's over/under line of 156.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and their over/under record during this span is 1-2.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 75 points per game, Marshall struggled in their previous game. Against Appalachian State, the Thundering Herd scored 58 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 32.8%. Obinna Anochili-Killen is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Kevon Voyles brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Marshall is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.3 points per game (273rd). On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.4 threes per game vs. Coastal Carolina. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.2%.</p><h3>Will the Chanticleers Win at Home?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina comes into this game as a 4.5-point underdog, and they are 3-14 this season when listed as the underdog. They are 4-9 at home this year, and their average scoring margin at home is -5.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Chanticleers are 7-17 this season, and they have gone 4-9 in Sun Belt play. They have won two straight games at home, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's ATS record this season is 12-9-1, and they are 7-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 3 games as the underdog, the Chanticleers are 1-2 ATS, and their ATS mark as the underdog this season is 10-6-1. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Coastal Carolina has gone 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's over/under record for the season sits at 14-8 and today's line of 156.5 is higher than the average OU line in its games (150.5). So far, 11 of its games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's offense had a good outing, putting up 82 points against Georgia Southern. They achieved a 56.8% field goal percentage and went 24/38 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Jacob Meyer, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.1, while Ginika Ojiako also maintains a PPG average of 12.5 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Coastal Carolina will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 79.7 points per game (315th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Coastal Carolina's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Timberwolves will take on the Nuggets in a Western Northwest division matchup. Minnesota enters the game with a 55-24 record and is currently on a two-game win streak. The Timberwolves are 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>Denver is 2nd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division. The Nuggets also have a 55-24 record and are currently on a two-game win streak as well. ESPN will have coverage of this game and the Nuggets are favored by 6 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +6</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-109 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Timberwolves Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>In Minnesota's last game against the Wizards, the two teams combined for 251 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 224. The Timberwolves won the game by a score of 130-121.</p>

<p>Minnesota is coming into today's game as underdogs, and their O/U record for the season is 40-39. In 74 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than today's line of 212.5.</p>

<p>For the season, Minnesota's games have averaged a combined 219.4 points, compared to today's line of 212.5. The team's last two games have gone over the O/U line.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves are currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 55-24. In non-conference games, they are 18-11 and 37-13 against other Western Conference teams.</p>

<p>Minnesota's ATS record for the season is 40-38, going 22-17 on the road and 18-21 at home. As the underdog, they are 11-7 ATS on the road and 9-9 overall.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 18th in the NBA at 113.2 points per game. In terms of their road scoring, they are 16th in the league at 114.2 points per game. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43% of their games.</p>

<p>Minnesota is 10th in field goal percentage at 48% and 9th in true shooting percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 1st in three-point shooting percentage but just 23rd in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Timberwolves are 21st in pace at 97.1 possessions per game. In terms of free throw attempts, they are 9th in the league at 22.8 per game.</p><p>This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 106.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.5% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.3% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>At 31-18, the Nuggets have the 4th-best record in the Western Conference against other Western Conference teams. Overall, they are 55-24, which is good for 2nd place in the West.</p>

<p>Denver is favored by 6 points today and has gone 51-18 as the favorite this season. In their last two games, they have covered the spread and are 20-19 ATS at home.</p>

<p>The Nuggets have won three straight games at home and have an average scoring margin of +9.8 points per game at home. On the road, they are 23-16 and have a scoring differential of +0.4 PPG.</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 31-46-2, and 76 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's (212.5). On average, their games have finished with 224.1 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nuggets beat the Jazz by a score of 111-95. They were favored by 15.5 points in that game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.</p><p>The Nuggets have been one of the best shooting teams in the league this season, ranking 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they have struggled from three-point range, ranking 30th in three-point attempts and 25th in three-point makes. Overall, Denver is 14th in the NBA in scoring at 114.6 points per game.</p>

<p>At home, the Nuggets are averaging 118.6 points per game, which is 10th in the league. On the season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.8% of their games. In terms of pace, Denver is 28th in the NBA at 96.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to free throws, the Nuggets are 29th in both attempts and makes. In terms of two-point shooting, Denver is 8th in percentage and 2nd in two-point makes. Finally, the Nuggets are 3rd in the NBA in assists at 29.4 per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Nuggets' defense is giving up an average of 109.5 points per contest. Most recently, the Nuggets' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 95 points to the Jazz.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Highlanders. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Highlanders at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  in Bozeman, MT. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Highlanders as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 129.5 points.</p><h3>GREEN BAY PHOENIX VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Phoenix Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>After two games, Green Bay has a record of 0-2. So far this season, all of the Phoenix's games have been away from home. As of today's game, Green Bay has a 0-2 ATS record. When we consider the school's previous three games, their ATS record stands at 1-1, with an average scoring margin of -10.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Green Bay have had an average of 126 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 132.5 points. Their over/under record is 0-2-0. The Phoenix's last five games have finished with a combined 57 points per game and an over/under record of 0-4.</p><p>In their recent game, the Phoenix's offense concluded with 59 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 58.3 points per contest. Offensively, the Phoenix have a season long field goal percentage of 42%, which is 275th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 413rd in percentage and 333rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Phoenix's defense is nationally ranked 50th, allowing 64.5 points per game. In today's game vs. UC Riverside, the Green Bay defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Green Bay made 18 free-throws vs. the Phoenix.</p><h3>Will the Highlanders Win at Home?</h3><p>As of the most recent game, the Highlanders have a 1-3 record, with a loss to North Carolina (77-52). On the road, the Highlanders are 0-3 this season, while they are 1-0 at home. As of now, UC Riverside is sitting at 0-4 versus the spread heading into today's matchup. When factoring in the outcomes from the previous season, UC Riverside holds a 5-5 ATS record in their last ten games.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving UC Riverside have had an average of 137.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.9 points. Their over/under record is 1-3-0. When analyzing the Highlanders' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 74 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The UC Riverside offense is coming off a game where they scored 52 points against North Carolina. They posted a field goal percentage of 30.6% and connected on 9 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Benjamin Griscti with 14 points. Barrington Hargress also added 10 points for the Highlanders.</p><p>On the defensive side, UC Riverside is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 76.0 points per game. Against North Carolina in their most recent game, the UC Riverside defense gave up a total of 77 points while allowing North Carolina to hit 45% of their shots.</p>

Green Bay Phoenix vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/23

<p>Betting on today's Roadrunners and Owls game? Catch the action at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. UTSA is favored by -1.5 in this American Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150.5 points.</p><h3>UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 3:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Roadrunners Have What it Takes in Fort Worth?</h3><p>UTSA enters this game as 1.5-point favorites, and they have gone 6-3 this season when favored. They are 11-20 overall and 5-13 in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Roadrunners are 4-11 this season, and they have won their last two games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -8.4 points per game.</p><p>When looking at UTSA's overall ATS record this season, they are currently sitting at .500 with a mark of 15-15. However, when looking at their ATS record as the favorite, they are just 4-5. On the road this year, the Roadrunners have gone 7-8 vs. the spread, but their ATS mark in their last three road contests is a perfect 3-0.</p><p>UTSA's over/under record this season is 20-10 and the average scoring total in their games is 159.9 points. Today's over/under line of 150.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (153). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, UTSA's offense scored 82 points against Temple. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45%, and they went 19/27 from the free-throw line. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.1 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Christian Tucker brings a PPG average of 11.2 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Roadrunners' defense is nationally ranked 340th, allowing 81.5 points per game. The UTSA defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed Temple to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Will Temple Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Temple will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak at home today against UTSA. The Owls are 5-11 at home this season and 2-8 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>As underdogs, Temple has gone 4-14 this season, and they enter this game with a record of 12-19 overall. They are coming off an 84-82 win over UTSA.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Temple has gone 9-8-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 6-10 and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games at home. However, over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Owls are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Temple's over/under record this season sits at 15-13-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 145.7 points, which is 2.9 points higher than the average over/under line in their games of 142.8. So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 150.5. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 158 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Temple offense ended with 84 points against UTSA. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.7% and made 12 threes. On the offensive front, the Owls have a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, ranking 391st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 347th in terms of percentage and 99th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Owls' defense is presently ranked 231st nationally, allowing an average of 73.9 points per contest. Temple's three-point defense is currently 156th in the country at 7.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.4% of their shots vs. Temple.</p>

UTSA Roadrunners vs Temple Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>From Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have an interleague matchup between the Cubs and Rays. The money line odds have the Rays favored at -140, while the Cubs are at +119. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Chicago comes into the game with a record of 32-34 and is 4th in the NL Central, while the Rays are 5th in the AL East with an overall record of 31-35. Zach Eflin is starting for the Rays, and the Cubs are sending Jameson Taillon to the mound.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -140</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Tuesday, June 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the 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><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Reds, the Cubs closed out the series with a 4-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -133 on the money line. Offensively, the Cubs scored their four runs on 11 hits and didn't hit a home run.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga got the start for the Cubs, going 6 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He gave up just two runs on five hits and issued only one walk. The Cubs also got a big game from Seiya Suzuki, going 3/5 with a run scored.</p><p>Chicago is on the road to take on the Rays today with a record of 32-34, which has them seven games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. Currently, they are in 4th place in the division and have gone just 8-15 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs have gone 18-13 this year compared to 14-21 on the road. As the underdog, Chicago has dropped four straight, and they are 16-21 as the underdog overall. The Cubs' overall series record is 8-11-2, and they lost their most recent series, dropping three of four games to the Reds.</p><p>The Cubs are 33-33 against the run line this season, and they are 21-14 on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and are 25-12 as the underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +2.9, while it is -3.2 in losses.</p><p>When the Chicago Cubs are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Cubs' games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 30-33. The average over/under line for Cubs games this season is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 8-7. So far this season, 63.6% of Cubs games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at three games.</p><p>Right-hander Jameson Taillon gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Rays on the road. He has made nine starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 3.47. Taillon's WHIP for the season is 1.36, and he has turned in three quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Taillon finished with a no-decision after giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. He has not taken the loss in any of his last three outings. Taillon has allowed at least one home run in four straight starts.</p><p>As a team, the Cubs are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. This is just a bit below their home average of 4.4 runs per game. Chicago's team batting average of .229 is 18th in the league, and they are also just 15th in home runs. However, the Cubs are 4th in walks and have a collective on-base percentage of .311.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has struggled this season, batting just .203, but he does lead the team with 12 home runs and is 15th in the league with 39 RBIs. Morel has been hot of late, going 6/25 in his last seven games with two homers. Cody Bellinger and Michael Busch are also near the top of the Cubs home run and RBIs leaderboards.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Orioles with a 5-2 loss. Tampa Bay was the +119 underdog at home going into this game. Things started off well for the Rays, as they got on the board with two runs in the 2nd inning but couldn't hold the lead. The Orioles scored a run in the 3rd to tie things up and added another two runs in the 5th to take the lead. Tampa Bay's offense scored their only other run in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Ryan Pepiot had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on nine hits and issuing two walks. The Rays also wasted a big game from Alex Jackson, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 1/3.</p><p>Tampa Bay opens their series vs. the Cubs having lost four straight games, and they are 5th in the AL East, 15 games behind the Yankees. The Rays' overall record is 31-35, and they are 10-17 in AL East matchups this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 17-22 compared to 14-13 on the road. As the home favorite, Tampa Bay has gone 13-13 this year, and their overall record as the favorite is 20-19. Tampa Bay's four-game losing streak came at home, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Despite a run line record of 26-40, the Rays have been a profitable team to back on the run line on the road, where they are 15-12. They have lost seven straight run line bets at home, where they are 11-28. Their average run differential is -1.0 runs per game, and they are 13-26 against the run line when favored.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs today as they face the Chicago Cubs. The Rays have a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 34-30. Their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs per game this season, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 12-5. Overall, 69.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs this season.</p><p>Zach Eflin will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Marlins on June 5th, he went four innings, giving up two earned runs, three hits, and three walks. Eflin has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 3-4 with a 4.14 ERA. Looking back at his last four outings, Eflin has finished with a no-decision in three of them. His ERA for the season is 3.06 at home compared to 5.1 on the road. Eflin's WHIP for the season is 1.14.</p><p>So far this season, the Rays have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game (27th). They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.7 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .232, which is 15th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .305 is 20th in the league. The Rays have the league's worst home run total and have the 24th slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Isaac Paredes has been a bright spot in the Rays lineup so far, as he is batting .288 for the season and has a team-high 37 RBIs to go along with 10 homers. Yandy Diaz is also swinging the bat well of late, going 12/37 in his last nine games. He is also on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

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