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<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Jaspers and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 127.5 points, and Wagner is favored by -2.5 against Manhattan in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MANHATTAN JASPERS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Jaspers Secure a Win at Staten Island?</h3><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Manhattan fell to 3-5 on the season after an 82-75 home loss to Marist on Sunday. The Jaspers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Manhattan allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The total points for the game ended at 157, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Josh Pascarelli led the Jaspers with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 64.3% overall. Elijah Lewis added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Will Sydnor contributed 15 points, also connecting on 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Manhattan shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They made 7 of 20 threes (35%) and 12 of 17 free throws (70.6%), with 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Manhattan's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, the Jaspers allowed 51% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 41 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Manhattan's defense saw their opponent make 7 of 20 shots, a 35% success rate. The Jaspers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Additionally, Manhattan gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Seahawks Win at Spiro Sports Center?</h3><h3>Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wagner evened their record at 4-4 with a 50-43 win over NJIT on Saturday. The Seahawks, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>After a low-scoring 18-18 first half, Wagner picked up the pace, scoring 32 points while holding NJIT to 25 in the second half. The total points of 93 fell well short of the O/U line of 120.5.</p><p>Wagner's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points while shooting 28.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.7%, and they hit only 18.2% from beyond the arc, making 4 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Seahawks shot 58.8%, converting 10 of 17 tries. They grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Ja'Kair Sanchez and Sebastian Robinson led the team with 15 and 14 points, respectively.</p><p>Wagner's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 43 points on 27% shooting from the field. The Seahawks limited them to 12 made two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wagner's defense was equally effective, with their opponent hitting only 4 of 22 three-point attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 shots.</p>

Manhattan Jaspers vs Wagner Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Raiders and Black Knights. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The Raiders are the favorites in this Patriot League conference matchup the against the Black Knights. The over/under for the game is set at 131.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Army Black Knights +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colgate Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Colgate is 9-8 overall and 3-1 in Patriot League play. They have gone 6-7 in non-conference action. The Raiders' record on the road is 3-6, and they have won two straight away from home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Colgate is 3-7. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -8.2 points per game.</p><p>Colgate has been a solid bet this season, going 7-7-2 against the spread. However, their ATS mark is just 3-4-2 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Raiders are 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Colgate games is 6-10. The average scoring total in their games this year is 137.4 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 142.8 points. On the year, the average margin between the actual scoring and the over/under line in their games is -5.4 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Colgate offense ended with 84 points against Bucknell. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Raiders have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 214th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 91st in percentage and 100th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Raiders' defense is presently ranked 76th nationally, allowing an average of 67.3 points per contest. Against Bucknell in their most recent game, the Colgate defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Bucknell to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Army Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Army comes into this contest with a record of 5-12, and they have lost two straight games. So far, they have gone 1-3 in Patriot League play, and their record is 4-9 in non-conference action. At home, the Black Knights are 3-5 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Army has gone 1-9 this season, and they are 1-7 on the road. The Black Knights have an average scoring margin of +.2 at home, and their average scoring margin on the road is -6.4. In their most recent game, they lost to American by a score of 79-60.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Army has gone 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, they are just 2-6 ATS this year and have gone 2-7 in their last 10 ATS as the home team. Overall, the Black Knights have an ATS record of 7-9 this season.</p><p>Army's over/under record this season is 6-10 and the average over/under line in their games is 132.7. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 131.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 3-0.</p><p>In their recent game, the Black Knights' offense concluded with 60 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 61.3 points per contest. Ryan Curry was the leading scorer for the Black Knights, putting up 12 points. In addition, TJ Small contributed 10 points.</p><p>So far, the Black Knights' defense is ranked 26th in the country at 63.7 points per contest. Army's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the American offense to knock down 58% of their shots on their way to putting up 79 points.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Army Black Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24

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