Newsletter

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

<p>Chris Bassitt will get the start for the Blue Jays (70-58, 32-27 home) as they host the Guardians (60-68, 27-35 away) at Rogers Centre. The Guardians will give the starting nod to Tanner Bibee. Check out my prediction for game one of this American League matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -158</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Friday, August 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>The Guardians are just 3-7 in their last ten road games.</li><li>Toronto is on a five game winning streak when the underdog.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .197 against Chris Bassitt in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>For the season, the Guardians have put together a record of 60-68 and are 2nd in the AL Central, putting them six games out of first place. Cleveland's overall series record sits at 16-20-4. On the road, they have gone 27-35 and 33-33 at home.</p><p><p>Tanner Bibee has been a major contributor to the Guardians' success this season, boasting an impressive 9-3 record in 20 appearances. His ERA of 3.01 is complemented by a K/9 of 8.87, while his FIP and OBP stand at 3.64 and .290 respectively.</p></p><p>Tanner Bibee's latest start resulted in a 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander allowed three earned runs and five hits over five innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Cleveland is the 21st ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .224 and are averaging 3.2 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Guardians are hitting .249 with an OBP of .311 while averaging 4 runs per contest. This figure puts them 26th in the league.</p><p>José Ramírez has been a major contributor to the Guardians' offense in 2023. His .278 batting average and 19 home runs have been key to driving in 68 runs this season.</p><h3>WILL THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>This season, the Blue Jays have an overall series record of 23-15-2 and are currently 3rd in the AL East. Toronto's overall record is 70-58, which includes their current two game losing streak. On the road, the Blue Jays are 38-31 and 32-27 at home.</p><p><p>Toronto's Chris Bassitt has been impressive in 2023, boasting an overall record of 12-6 and ERA of 3.92. On the road, Bassitt has posted a 6.89 ERA, while his home ERA is a much more impressive 3.12. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.21, and opposing teams have managed to put together a slugging percentage of .404 against him with a batting average allowed of .231.</p></p><p>The Blue Jays earned a victory in Chris Bassitt's last start, defeating the Reds 4-3. The right-hander tossed six innings of work, giving up three hits and two earned runs while earning his fifth win of the season.</p><p>Having gone deep 9 times in their last five games, the Blue Jays are 3rd in that span. At 4.4 runs per game, Toronto is 15th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .257 while hitting a total of 148 home runs (15th).</p><p>Daulton Varsho has been a key contributor to the Blue Jays' offense this season, boasting a .222 batting average and .386 slugging percentage. Over the past ten games, he has been Toronto's most productive hitter, batting .310 with a team-leading number of hits.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 8/25/23

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada