<p>Brady Basso is starting for the Athletics on Saturday, while the Tigers have Brant Hurter on the mound. Saturday's forecast in Oakland calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 60s.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this AL matchup is currently at 8 runs, and the Athletics are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -121 compared to the Tigers at +102. This one will get started at 4:07 PM ET from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, and BSDET is carrying it on TV.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline -121</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers 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>Oakland picked up a 7-6 win over the Tigers in the most recent game of this series. The A's had a huge 2nd inning, scoring five of their seven runs. As for the Tigers, they scored their first run in the 5th and added five more in the 6th. Heading into the game, the A's were at +134 on the money line.</p>

<p>Mitch Spence only went 4 1/3 innings for the A's but gave up just one run and one hit. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued five walks. Grant Holman got the win out of the bullpen, and Beau Brieske took the loss for Detroit. </p>

<p>Riley Greene had a four-hit game for the Tigers and scored two runs. Parker Meadows also had two hits and drove in two for Detroit's offense. </p>
<h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit is at an even 71-71 overall, and they are 10.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional games. The Tigers are on the road today, and they are 36-37 in road games this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Tigers have gone 39-48 this year and 32-23 as the favorite. Detroit's overall series record is 20-20-5, and they are currently losing their series vs. the Athletics.</p><p>The Tigers have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 45-28. They have an average run margin of +0.3 runs per game on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog and are 55-32 against the run line in that role this season.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road facing the Oakland Athletics today, with an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average for Tigers games this season is 8.3 runs, and their over/under record is 71-67. The average over/under line for their games this season is also 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 16-17-2. So far this season, 51 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, which accounts for 35.9% of their games, while 56 games have had lines set below 8 runs, making up 39.4% of their games.</p><p>Detroit is sending left-hander Brant Hurter to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made one start and six appearances this season, finishing with a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 3.25. Hurter's WHIP for the season is currently .94. The last time he pitched was on September 1st out of the bullpen, where he picked up the win. In that outing, he went 5 innings and gave up one earned run. Looking back, he has won three straight appearances. Opponents are batting .219 off Hurter this season.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. This is also the 21st ranked home run hitting team in the league, and they are batting just .233 as a team. Detroit's team on-base percentage of .297 is also one of the worst marks in the league. The Tigers will need to improve in these areas if they are going to make a run at the playoffs.</p>

<p>Riley Greene has been the Tigers' best power hitter this season, as he has 20 homers, and his 60 RBIs are the best on the team. Greene is also batting .260 for the season. Matt Vierling is 2nd on the team with 16 homers and has a batting average of .258. However, Vierling has been struggling of late, going just 3/33 in his last nine games. Zach McKinstry has been hot of late, going 9/21 in his last seven games.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Oakland is 62-80 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West, where they trail the Astros by 14.5 games. So far, they are 19-24 in AL West matchups. The Athletics are 36-37 at home compared to 26-43 on the road. As the home favorite, Oakland has gone 11-4 this year, while they are 11-4 overall as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Athletics have gone 51-76 when playing as the underdog this year, and they are 17-23-5 in series this year. Oakland has gone 5-5 over their last 10 games and are coming off a win over the Tigers in their most recent game.</p><p>The A's have been a solid run line bet this season, going 78-64 overall. They have been particularly good on the road, where they are 38-31 against the run line. As the underdog, they are 72-55 against the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.6.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are at home today against the Detroit Tigers. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The average combined run total in Athletics games this season is 8.8 runs per game. The over/under record for Oakland this season is 66-74. The average over/under line in Athletics games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, Oakland's record is 17-15-1. So far this season, 70 of Oakland's games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher, which accounts for 49.3% of their games. On the other hand, 39 games have had over/under lines set at 7.5 runs or lower, which accounts for 27.5% of their games. The over has hit in the last three games for Oakland.</p><p>Brady Basso is making his first start of the season for the Oakland Athletics. He has made 3 appearances out of the bullpen so far, with his most recent outing coming against the Twins, where he went 2 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. He has 2 strikeouts in 3 innings of work.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are 25th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.1 runs per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Oakland has been a good power-hitting team this season, as they are 4th in the league in home runs. The Athletics have been a free-swinging team this season, as they are 27th in the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his 35 homers are 7th in the league, and his 99 RBIs are 4th. Rooker has been even better of late, going 17/34 in his last eight games with four homers and 11 RBIs. He is also on a 10-game hitting streak. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 25 homers but is batting just .221 for the season.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24

<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Knights game? Catch the action at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL, as the Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on CBSS. Houston come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the -11.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</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 Orlando Possible for the Cougars?</h3><h3>Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 13-3 on the season with a 70-54 win over the Mountaineers on Wednesday. Houston was favored by 16 points going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>Houston led 40-27 at halftime and outscored West Virginia 30-27 in the second half. The total points for the game were 124, just under the O/U line of 124.5.</p><p>Houston's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 42.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 26 from deep, while shooting 56% on two-pointers.</p> <p>J'Wan Roberts led the way with 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting, while L.J. Cryer added 18 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Amani Hansberry contributed 16 points, making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Houston's strong defensive reputation, they allowed 54 points on 49% shooting from the field in their previous game. The opposing team shot 56% from two-point range, hitting 14 of their 25 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 11 of 26 threes, good for 42%. They also went to the free-throw line 12 times, making 9 of those attempts. Houston gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UCF Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>UCF Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UCF improved to 12-4 on the season with a 95-89 road win over Arizona State on Tuesday. The Knights entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UCF led 49-47 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while holding Arizona State to 42. The game’s total points of 184 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>UCF's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, knocking down 12 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81% of their attempts, going 17-for-21.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 40 points and 6 assists, shooting 72.2% overall and 66.7% from three. BJ Freeman added 26 points, hitting 5 of 6 from deep, while Jayden Quaintance contributed 20 points on 72.7% shooting. UCF also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists as a team.</p><p>UCF's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCF's defense gave up 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 free throws.</p>

Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Red Storm and Pirates are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FS1. The Pirates will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. St. John's come into this Big East conference matchup as the -9.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can St. John's Pull Off A Win at Prudential Center?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>St. John's improved to 15-3 on the season with a 63-58 win over Georgetown on Tuesday. The Red Storm were -9.5 favorites at home but didn't cover the spread. The total points of 121 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. John's trailed 37-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgetown 36-21 to secure the win.</p><p>St. John's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 35.7% on two-point attempts. They hit 8 of 24 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 40.9%.</p> <p>Micah Peavy led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 9 of 20 from the field. RJ Luis Jr. added 19 points, while Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, knocking down 4 of 7 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p><p>St. John's defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Red Storm limited damage inside the arc, where their opponent shot 35%, hitting 15 of 42 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. John's allowed 8 made threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 64%. The Red Storm gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seton Hall’s season record fell to 6-11 after an 82-77 road loss to Butler on Wednesday. The Pirates entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seton Hall trailed 41-35 at halftime but put up 42 points in the 2nd half, while Butler scored 41. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game line of 136.5.</p><p>Seton Hall put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 9 of 16 three-point attempts, hitting at a 56.2% clip, while their two-point shooting was 47.2% (17/36). At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 22 attempts, good for 72.7%.</p> <p>Chaunce Jenkins led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 58.3% overall. Scotty Middleton was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, all from three-point range. Pierre Brooks contributed 19 points, and Andre Screen added 16, shooting 75% (6/8) in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with their opponents hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, going 19/29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Seton Hall's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 7 of 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 82%. Seton Hall also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Grizzlies versus the Hornets? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at The Hornets Nest in Sacramento, CA. Montana is favored by -6.5 in this Big Sky conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 138 points.</p><h3>MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Hornets Nest at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Grizzlies Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>Montana is favored by 6.5 points in this game and has gone 8-3 this season when favored. They have an average scoring margin of -6.5 points per game on the road, where they are 5-5 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, Montana has gone 5-5. In their last game, they lost to Portland State by a score of 72-46.</p><p>Montana has been a solid bet this season, going 12-5 against the spread. They have been even better vs. the spread when favored, going 8-3. On the road, the Grizzlies are 7-3 vs. the spread and 2-1 in their last 3 road games.</p><p>Montana has an over/under record of 8-9 this season and the average scoring total in their games is 146.8 points. Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Montana offense concluded with only 46 points against Portland State. Throughout the game, they made 7/21 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 31.4%. Josh Vazquez led the team in scoring, putting up 11 points. Additionally, Brandon Whitney contributed 11 points for the Grizzlies.</p><p>On defense, Montana is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Montana's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.8% this season.</p><h3>Does Sacramento State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>After a loss to Montana State, Sacramento State will look to snap their three-game losing streak as they enter this game as 6.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Hornets have gone 6-14, including a 2-5 record in Big Sky play.</p>

<p>At home, Sacramento State has gone 3-5, and over their last 10 games at home, they have a record of 5-5. As underdogs this season, the Hornets have gone 2-10, compared to 2-4 when they are the favorites.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Sacramento State has a record of 4-7-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 2-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hornets have gone 4-5-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Sacramento State games is 8-10 and today's line of 138 is very close to the average over/under line in their games (139.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points, which is the same as today's line. In their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 134 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 69.4 points per game, the Sacramento State had a below average performance. They scored 62 points against Montana State and had a field goal percentage of 35.8%. Leading Sacramento State in scoring vs. Montana State was Zee Hamoda with his 17 points. Emil Skytta also added 13 points for the Hornets.</p><p>So far, the Hornets' defense is ranked 153rd in the country at 71.8 points per contest. Sacramento State's three-point defense is currently 102nd in the country at 6.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.0% of their shots vs. Sacramento State.</p>

Montana Grizzlies vs Sacramento State Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

It seems like for much of the season, the Miami Hurricanes played like they didn't even want to be on the field. So at this juncture, you have to wonder whether they are all that enthused about taking a trip to Shreveport for the Independence Bowl, where they will face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on the day after Christmas (December 26). Game time is 4 PM ET, and BetAnySports customers will have the opportunity to watch this game and place wagers on it while it is happening, accessing the state-of-the-art software from Sports Betting Ultra.

Miami kind of backed into this situation, as Manny Diaz's first year at the helm resulted in a disappointing 6-6 record (both straight-up and against the spread). And if you want to talk about an underachieving bunch, you found one: Miami is the only team in the last 40 years to lose three games straight-up where they were favored by 14 points or more. One of those defeats came against crosstown rival Florida International, and it was so shameful to the program that they actually lost a few of their recruits for 2021 immediately afterward. Diaz admitted that he was not properly prepared for the game, which might leave one to ask, "What else was there to do?"

Louisiana Tech is coached by Skip Holtz, whose father Lou had a skirmish or two with the Miami program when he was head coach at Notre Dame. The younger Holtz is in his eleventh bowl game as a head coach, and when he was the head man at the University of South Florida, he registered his first victory there over Miami.

There was something of a controversy with the Bulldogs this season. Quarterback J'Mar Smith, along with two others, was suspended, but there was a lag time between the suspension itself and the announcement of it, with some sharp money coming in against Louisiana Tech in the interim. Just thought we might make a note of that, along with the fact that Smith is off his suspension.

In the college football betting odds for this Independence Bowl, as they are posted by the people at <a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, Miami is favored by just under a touchdown:

<strong>Miami Hurricanes -6 (-110)</strong>
<strong>Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +6 (-110)</strong>

<strong>Over 50 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 50 points -110</strong>

Louisiana Tech (9-3 straight-up, 7-5 ATS) registered its best wins against FIU and Southern Miss this season. The aforementioned Smith ranked 32nd nationally in passing efficiency, with 2814 yards and a ratio of 17 touchdowns to only four interceptions. And he was much more accurate this season, completing 66% of his passes (as opposed to 57% in 2018). This team moved the ball pretty well, averaging 34 points per game. Defensively, it bears mentioning that the Bulldogs led the nation this year with FIVE interceptions returned for touchdowns.

We don't know how excited the Miami players are going to be in this particular situation, but we can tell you that there is a strong connection between their coaching staff and the Louisiana Tech program. Diaz, in fact, served as defensive coordinator there in 2014, and his unit led the nation in takeaways that season. His current defensive coordinator, Blake Baker, succeeded him in that post under Holtz, and was there for four seasons before coming to Miami this year. In other words, Baker is pretty familiar with the personnel.

Surely it's useful to know that for handicapping purposes, but mindful of the fact that coaches don't make many tackles, how much of a difference will it really make?

There's not much question that the defense Baker supervises is the strength of this Miami squad; they surrendered only three yards per carry and ranked 13th in Total Defense. Penetration was a key, as Miami was fourth in the nation in Tackles For Loss and racked up 43 sacks.

Quarterback Jarren Williams, a redshirt freshman, deserves some credit, as he finished among the nation's top 30 in passing efficiency, despite being under siege for much of the time he was in there. Only three teams in the nation gave up more sacks than Miami's offensive line, and the 'Canes were dead last in third-down efficiency, converting only 26.4% of the time.

Stuff like that is not good news as you are coming into a minor bowl game during a holiday season against what amounts to an opponent playing a semi-home game. Make no mistake about the fact that Louisiana Tech will have support, and there is little doubt that Holtz places a lot of importance on these post-season contests, as he has emerged victorious his last six bowl games, five of them at his current post.

One of the interesting things about Miami is that they seemed to reach low points coming off rest periods, going 0-3 ATS after a bye week. They have even acknowledged this, but we're not sure they have figured it out. And this program has only one bowl victory since the 2006 season. There is so much about these circumstances where outcomes involve who wants to "be there" more, and in this particular situation we don't think there's any question about it. Undoubtedly Miami is the team with more talent. But we are more than happy to grab the points.

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<p>Betting on today's Cardinal and Tar Heels game? Catch the action at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC, as the Tar Heels hosts this showdown at 2:15 ET on CW. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Stanford.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 2:15 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Chapel Hill Possible for the Cardinal?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford dropped to 11-6 on the season after an 80-67 loss to Wake Forest on Wednesday. The Cardinal entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Stanford led 35-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 47 points while scoring just 32. The total points for the game were 147, exceeding the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>In their last game, Stanford put up 67 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 78.6% of their free throws, hitting 11 of 14 attempts. The Cardinal managed 6 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis led the way with 30 points, shooting 70.6% overall and 60% from three-point range. Tre'Von Spillers added 18 points, hitting 80% of his shots, while Oziyah Sellers contributed 16 points, knocking down 50% of his threes.</p><p>Stanford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cardinal allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 47 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 11 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 shots for 79%. Stanford also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the North Carolina Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>North Carolina Tar Heels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Carolina improved to 12-6 on the season with a dominant 79-53 win over California on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Tar Heels entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>UNC led 39-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 132 fell well short of the 159.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They connected on 51% of their two-point attempts (26/51) and hit 35.7% from beyond the arc (5/14), while excelling at the free-throw line, making 12 of 13 attempts (92.3%).</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall. Mady Sissoko was highly efficient, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 16 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Elliot Cadeau added 15 points and 3 assists, and Seth Trimble contributed 12 points and 6 boards.</p><p>Despite giving up 53 points, North Carolina allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts (26/51). The Tar Heels also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Carolina's defense held their opponent to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 12 of those attempts for 92%.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Lobos. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have New Mexico as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico Lobos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 11:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Albuquerque Possible for the Broncos?</h3><p>Boise State improved to 12-5 on the season with a dominant 96-55 home win over Wyoming on Tuesday. The Broncos, who were favored by 13.5 points, easily covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 132.5.</p> <p>Boise State took control early, leading 50-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 46 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Boise State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 58.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (13/26) and 66.7% of their twos (18/27).</p> <p>Andrew Meadow and Julian Bowie both shot 71.4% from the floor, with Bowie knocking down 5 of 6 from deep. Alvaro Cardenas was perfect from the field and beyond the arc, finishing 4/4 overall and 2/2 from three, while also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>Despite Boise State's defensive effort, they allowed 55 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 58% from the field. Boise State struggled to contain their opponents inside, giving up 66% shooting on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boise State's defense allowed 13 threes on 26 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 21/28 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their foul shots. Boise State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Lobos dropped to 13-4 on the season after a narrow 71-70 road loss to San Jose State on Tuesday. New Mexico, who entered the game as 10-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>New Mexico led 35-31 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 35. The combined points of 141 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 15 three-point attempts for a 20% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. Their two-point shooting was more respectable at 47.1%.</p> <p>Nelly Junior Joseph led the Lobos with 20 points, shooting 70% from the field in just 20 minutes of play. Robert Vaihola added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Donovan Dent contributed 17 points and 5 assists. Will McClendon was the team's best three-point shooter, hitting 4 of 7 attempts for a 57.1% success rate.</p><p>New Mexico's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>The Lobos held their opponent to 41% shooting on two-pointers (18/43), but they shot 45% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 22 attempts. New Mexico also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws (62%).</p>

Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>The Musketeers and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FOX. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -9.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like Xavier at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Xavier Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers improved to 11-7 on the season with a 69-63 win over Villanova on Tuesday. Xavier, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Xavier rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring Villanova 45-31 after trailing 32-24 at halftime.</p><p>In their latest game, Xavier put up 69 points, shooting 40.8% from the field. They connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51%.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three, hitting 6 of 10 attempts. The Musketeers also got 18 points each from Eric Dixon and Jordan Longino, with both players making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold off their opponent, who scored 63 points on 40% shooting. The Musketeers allowed 20 field goals, with 10 coming from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 40%.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Xavier's opponent went 19/26, hitting 73% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 15-2 on the season with an 85-83 win over DePaul on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were -13 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 168, going over the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Marquette trailed 40-39 at halftime but managed to outscore DePaul 28-27 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 58.3%.</p> <p>David Joplin led the way with 30 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and dished out 11 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Marquette's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 21 of 32 two-point attempts, a 65% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marquette's opponents shot 37%, making 12 of 32 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Marquette gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Xavier Musketeers vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Cougars and Tommies are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Tommies will host the game at Schoenecker Arena in Saint Paul, MN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. Thomas (MN) as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Schoenecker Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State faced off against Wisconsin on Saturday, November 30th, and came away with a 74-53 loss on the road. Despite being +33.5 point underdogs, the Cougars managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-25 at halftime, Chicago State allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 28. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 53 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39%, and they managed only 8 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>John Tonje led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Nolan Winter added 12 points, going 4 for 4 from the field and perfect from three-point range.</p><p>Chicago State's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 44% shooting, with the other team making 13 of 29 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Chicago State's opponents hit 10 of 30 attempts, good for 33%. The Cougars also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws at an 85% clip. Chicago State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tommies Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. Thomas (MN) fell 69-65 to Milwaukee on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Tommies entered as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-22 at halftime, St. Thomas made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points while allowing 37, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>St. Thomas managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field. They hit 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 28 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.2%. At the free-throw line, the Tommies were solid, making 15 of 18 for an 83.3% success rate.</p> <p>Jamichael Stillwell led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 7 of 13 shots, including 2 for 2 from three-point range. Drake Dobbs and Aaron Franklin each shot 6 of 10 from the field, with Dobbs adding 5 assists and Franklin pulling down 8 boards.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) gave up 69 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 6 of 17 threes, shooting 35%. St. Thomas also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 13, shooting 59%. The Tommies gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

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