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<p>The Eagles and Jaguars are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with IU Indy being favored by -1.5 over Eastern Michigan.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Michigan Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 64-44 to Texas State on Monday. The Eagles were +8.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Eastern Michigan trailed 35-22 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 29. The game ended with a total of 108 points, well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Eastern Michigan struggled offensively, scoring just 44 points in their last game. Christian Henry led the way with 17 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and from three-point range, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p> <p>Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, connecting on 5 of 9 shots, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc. Tylan Pope contributed 12 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Tyrel Morgan chipped in 11 points, hitting 1 of 2 from long range.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making just 13 of 33 shots for 39%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. The opponent also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 81% of their free throws. Eastern Michigan gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can IU Indy Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 94-80 to Xavier on the road. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, IUPUI kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, the Jaguars scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>The Jaguars put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (14/28) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.</p> <p>Dayvion McKnight was perfect from three, going 4/4, while Paul Zilinskas hit 4/6 from deep. Jarvis Walker also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from long range. Alec Millender was 3/4 from three, finishing with 12 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite the IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points in their previous game, with their opponents shooting 55% from the field, connecting on 33 of 59 attempts. The Jaguars struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents went 23/41, shooting 56%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. On the boards, the Jaguars gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -7.5 at home against LSU.</p><h3>LSU TIGERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>LSU improved to 2-0 this season with a 74-61 win over Alabama State on Sunday. The Tigers were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>LSU found themselves trailing 32-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hornets 48-29 to secure the win.</p><p>LSU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20, and connected on 73.5% of their free throws, making 25-of-34 attempts.</p> <p>Cam Carter and TJ Madlock each scored 21 points, with Carter hitting 4-of-5 from three-point range. Amarr Knox added 20 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jordan Sears contributed 18 points and 5 assists, while Dji Bailey was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points, LSU's defense allowed the opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 21 made baskets on 47 attempts. The Tigers gave up 14 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 three-point attempts. LSU also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws, a 73% success rate. The Tigers allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas State opened their season with a 77-64 win over Cleveland State on Saturday. The Wildcats were -23 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 36-24 at halftime, Kansas State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, raising some concerns about their defense as they move forward.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 58.8% from the field and 52.4% from three-point range in their latest game. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, with 11 made threes on 21 attempts.</p> <p>Brendan Hausen led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. David N'Guessan was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 64 points. The Wildcats allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's opponent hit 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 17, shooting 58%. Kansas State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

LSU Tigers vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Kraken. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 3-2 win for the Blackhawks.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+136)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Blackhawks Have a Shot at a Win at Seattle?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, Chicago improved to 6-9-1 this season. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks got on the board. Four different players scored for the Blackhawks in the game.</p><p>Chicago's offense netted four goals in their 4-2 victory over the Ducks, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his second goal, while Teuvo Teravainen picked up his 4th, and Isaak Phillips scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They recorded 12 giveaways and tallied eight assists, with Connor Bedard contributing two, bringing his season total to nine.</p><p>Chicago's defense gave up two goals in their last game, both in the 3rd period. The first came at the 9:44 mark, and the second was a power-play goal with just 4 seconds left. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, finishing with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also had 6 takeaways and 5 hits.</p><h3>Will the Kraken Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken fell to 7-8-1 this season. Seattle’s defense allowed both goals in the first period, and their offense couldn’t find the net.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. As the underdog on the puck line, Seattle failed to cover.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.</p> <p>They were shut out for the first time this season and failed to score in any period, including the first, where Boston took a 2-0 lead.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up two early goals to Boston, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, and the second at the 10:03 mark. However, they kept the Bruins off the scoreboard after that. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Defensively, the Kraken had 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Jackrabbits face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at Summit Arena in Hot Springs, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -3 vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Summit Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</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>Does Northern Colorado Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Bears fell 90-88 to the Buffaloes on Friday, November 8th. Despite being +13 point underdogs on the road, Northern Colorado kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 at halftime, the Bears outscored Colorado 37-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 178 went over the pre-game line of 151.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Elijah Malone led the Bears with 27 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaron Rillie added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and dished out 7 assists. Northern Colorado finished with 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite shooting just 27% from beyond the arc, Northern Colorado still managed to put up 90 points, thanks in part to their ability to get to the free-throw line. They shot 41 free throws, making 31 of them for a 75% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears were efficient, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40). They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, giving them extra scoring opportunities.</p><h3>Will the Jackrabbits Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Dakota State edged out Long Beach State 80-79 on Friday, November 8th, in a home game. Despite being -9.5 favorites, the Jackrabbits didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, SDSU allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p><p>South Dakota State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 5 of 13 attempts, and shot 55.8% on two-pointers, going 24 for 43.</p> <p>Devin Askew led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 5 for 20 overall and 2 for 8 from three. He also dished out 8 assists. Oscar Cluff and TJ Wainwright each added 23 points, with Cluff grabbing 14 rebounds and shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Jackrabbits gave up 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota State allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 70% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Stonehill Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season opener against Providence ended in a 76-49 loss on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were +24.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 44-25 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They'll need to regroup and improve on both ends of the court moving forward.</p><p>Stonehill's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they hit only 40.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Wesley Cardet Jr. and Amir Nesbitt each added 12 points, with Nesbitt also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill managed just 6 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 18/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposition also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 13 of those for 61%. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Colonials Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris opened their season with an 81-77 road loss to Delaware on Thursday. The Colonials, who were +7 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 39.1%.</p> <p>Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 36% overall and 22.2% from three. Niels Lane added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. The Colonials also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Privateers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Privateers are hosting the game at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Lindenwood is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against New Orleans. The over/under for the game is set at 151 points.</p><h3>LINDENWOOD LIONS VS NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +1</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 4:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-65 in favor of the Privateers.</li><li>Not only will New Orleans pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</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 Road Win Possible for the Lions?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions faced a tough challenge in their season opener, losing 93-60 to Oklahoma on Monday. Lindenwood, who were +27.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, the Lions allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 140.</p><p>Lindenwood struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.1% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 4 assists.</p> <p>Jalon Moore led the way with 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Jeremiah Fears contributed 16 points and 6 assists, while Duke Miles added 14 points, hitting 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Lindenwood's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 93 points in their last game. The Lions shot 52% from the field, hitting 34 of their 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lindenwood connected on 14 of 34 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 11/17 from the free-throw line, making 64% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Will the Privateers Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>New Orleans fell 78-61 to Troy on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they were +12.5 point underdogs. The Privateers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 151.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-20 at halftime, New Orleans showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while holding Troy to 35. However, their 2nd half effort wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>The Privateers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 17.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit only 50% of their free throws.</p> <p>James White led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 5 threes. Jackson Fields added 15 points and 10 boards, while Tayton Conerway contributed 11 points and 6 assists.</p><p>New Orleans gave up 78 points despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Privateers limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot only 4/23, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, New Orleans sent their opponent to the stripe 22 times, where they converted 11 attempts. The Privateers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Lindenwood Lions vs New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The non-conference college basketball action goes on Tuesday, December 7, with the marquee matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York, so here’s the best Villanova vs. Syracuse betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Wildcats meet the Orange for the first time since 2014, and Villanova has won two of its previous three contests against Syracuse. The Orange opened as 8.5-point underdogs for this one at the neutral site, while the totals are listed at 144.0 points.</p>



<h2>Villanova shoots for its fourth straight victory</h2>



<p>The Villanova Wildcats are riding a three-game winning streak following an 81-52 home win to the Saint Joseph’s Hawks this past Saturday. They easily covered a massive 22-point spread, making 52.8% of their field goals and 52.0% of their 3-pointers.</p>



<p>Collin Gilespie led the way against the Hawks, accounting for 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field and 5-for-7 from beyond the arc. The entire starting lineup scored in double figures, while Chris Arcidiacono added eight points and five boards off the bench.</p>



<p>The Wildcats are now 6-2 SU and 4-4 ATS on the season. They score 118.3 points per 100 possessions (4<sup>th</sup> in the nation) while making 42.2% of their 3-pointers (6<sup>th</sup>). Villanova is No. 6 in the latest KenPom rankings.</p>



<h2>Syracuse aims for its third consecutive W </h2>



<p>The Syracuse Orange are coming off a 63-60 road victory at the Florida State Seminoles this past Saturday. Playing as 7-point underdogs, the Orange overcame an 11-point deficit to grab a big win in their ACC opener.</p>



<p>Cole Swider led the charge against the Seminoles with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jesse Edwards added 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a couple of blocks. It was the Orange’s second win in a row, as they outlasted Indiana 112-110 in double overtime last week.</p>



<p>Syracuse is now 5-3 SU and 4-4 ATS on the young season. The Orange are No. 57 in the latest KenPom rankings. They score 112.7 points per 100 possessions (18<sup>th</sup> in the nation) while shooting 36.8% from beyond the 3-point line (72<sup>nd</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Villanova:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-4 ATS in the last six games against Syracuse</li></ul>



<p><strong>Syracuse:</strong></p>



<ul><li>10-5 ATS in the last 15 games overall</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games played on Tuesday</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-villanova-vs-syracuse-pick">Villanova vs. Syracuse Pick</h2>



<p>Villanova should win this battle at the neutral site, but with eight and a half points on the table, I have to go with the underdogs. Syracuse is 6-2 ATS in its last eight showings as a dog, and the Orange possess enough offensive firepower to keep it close against Villanova.</p>



<p>Of course, the Orange’s defense is a big issue. Syracuse yields 100.6 points per 100 possessions (154<sup>th</sup> in the country), but if they enjoy a solid shooting night, the Orange will make this clash very interesting to watch.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Syracuse +8.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>If they want to upset the odds in this matchup, the Orange will have to speed up things as much as they can and disrupt the Wildcats’ half-court offense. While Syracuse averages 70.3 possessions per 40 minutes (88<sup>th</sup> in the nation), Villanova registers only 63.3 (347<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p>Hereof, it’s no surprise that four of Villanova’s last five games went in the under, while four of Syracuse’s previous six went in the over. The total has gone over in eight of the last ten encounters between the Wildcats and Orange.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 144.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Villanova vs. Syracuse Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/7/21

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ospreys versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Georgia is favored by -11.5 against North Florida in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Ospreys Grab a Win in Athens?</h3><p>North Florida pulled off a surprising 105-93 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday. The Ospreys, who were +14 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 198, well over the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>North Florida led 53-49 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding Georgia Tech to 44.</p><p>North Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 105 points with a 53.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in large part to their dominance inside, where they shot 73.7% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on just 29%, hitting 9 of 31 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Josh Harris led the way with 22 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field, while Baye Ndongo added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jasai Miles and Nate Lliteras each contributed 18 points, with Lliteras hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Javian McCollum dished out 6 assists, and Jaylen Smith added 5 assists to go along with his 15 points.</p><p>North Florida's defense had a tough outing, giving up 93 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain both inside and outside, as the opposing team shot 48% on two-point attempts, going 24/50.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 13 threes on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. The Ospreys gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia improved to 2-0 on the season with a 92-64 win over Texas Southern on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -17.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Texas Southern to 35 points.</p><p>Georgia's offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. They were strong at the free-throw line, making 30 of 39 attempts for 76.9%.</p> <p>Dakota Leffew led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate. Silas Demary Jr. added 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Kenny Hunter contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Blue Cain also grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points.</p><p>Georgia's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 25 of their 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 13/25, shooting 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% rate. The opposing team also got to the free-throw line 39 times, making 30 for a 76% clip. Georgia gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

The First Four games provided all kinds of intrigue in the NCAA Tournament, but the First Round begins today and many believe this is when the Madness truly starts. There are so many directions that we could go with a spotlight game, but I want to talk about what I believe is the best bet on the board.

For that, we’ll head to the 7:15 p.m. ET time slot in the Midwest Region where the Cleveland State Vikings take on the Houston Cougars. Houston is a 20-point favorite per <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 134.5. This is the #2 vs. #15 matchup and the game will be played at Assembly Hall on the Indiana University campus.
<h3><strong><u>Cleveland</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Vikings</u></strong></h3>
The Vikings are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since Norris Cole became a cult hero that got drafted by the Miami Heat. Credit to Dennis Gates, who oversaw a Vikings run that culminated with a Horizon League Championship. The Vikes went 16-4 in the Horizon League regular season and 19-7 overall, with losses to Toledo, Ohio, and Ohio State in the non-conference.

The Vikings beat Fort Wayne in triple overtime to survive their first game in the conference tournament and were fortunate to get six days off before having to play Milwaukee. Wins over the Panthers and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies punched a Golden Ticket to the Big Dance.

Not to take anything away from Cleveland State, but they are #1 in Ken Pomeroy’s Luck Factor and #2 in Bart Torvik’s F.U.N. metric, which stands for Fortune Unexplained by Numbers. Cleveland State was 8-3 in games decided by six or fewer points and 18-3 against Quadrant 4 teams. The Vikings were 1-4 against Quadrant 2 or better teams.

Houston will be the best team that the Vikings have played. This is a Cleveland State team that allowed opponents a 31.8% ORB% and a 50.9% 2P% while facing mostly Horizon League squads. The Vikings did hold the opposition to a 30.8% 3P% in a conference where teams shot 34.3% on three-pointers. The Horizon League was eighth nationally in 3P% on offense, but Cleveland State’s defensive prowess on the perimeter is a big reason why they are in this spot.

Offensively, the Vikings shot 52.1% on two-point shots in a conference that was tied for sixth in 2P% at 50.9%. Cleveland State is a scrappy team and a team with a heightened sense of belief, but this is an altogether different challenge.
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<h3><strong><u>Houston</u></strong><strong><u> Cougars</u></strong></h3>
Dennis Gates told the <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/coachdgates/status/1371579584957837318">story</a></strong> of one of his interactions with Kelvin Sampson on Twitter when it was announced that the Vikings would play Houston. My concern here is that Sampson calls off the dogs, to go ahead and spoil my play. But when you look at Houston compared side-by-side with Cleveland State, this looks every bit of a 20-point mismatch.

The Cougars go into this one ranked first in eFG% defense and 13th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Houston is top 10 in 3P% defense, 2P% defense, and Block%. Houston has allowed opponents to make 28.5% of their three-point attempts and 43% of their two-point shots. Houston does struggle a little bit on the defensive glass, but Cleveland State is unlikely to be able to exploit that weakness like the Vikings did in Horizon League play.

The AAC wasn’t a great conference by any means, but it was certainly stronger than the Horizon. Houston is not the best shooting team in the field by a long shot, but the Cougars take good care of the basketball and rank second in ORB% in the nation. They’re also a good free throw shooting team if it comes down to that, as Cleveland State could have major issues with the size of the heavy favorite in this game.

Houston is a 35.5% team from three and does take a pretty high rate of them at 42.3%. The second-biggest concern beyond Sampson taking it easy on one of his former protégés is that Houston ranks 313th nationally in tempo. They are a slow-paced team. Maybe the excitement of the NCAA Tournament will speed them up a little bit, but it is usually easier to get margin if you play to more possessions.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Nevertheless, I don’t see how Cleveland State scores in this game. This feels like a 75-45 or 75-50 type of game. Houston will get theirs. They are a pretty efficient offense that will get a lot of putback points and should have a pretty big free throw discrepancy.

The Cleveland State offense does not really stand out in any discernible way. They settle for a lot of mid-range jump shots and their highest-usage players are poor three-point shooters. If Houston stays engaged all game long, then the Cougars should cover this number.

If you want, rather than the full-game -20, you could look up the first half at -11.5. Houston should get out early in this game. The end-game situation with the bench emptied could make it tough to cover the full game. Cleveland State team total under isn’t a bad idea here either. With a spread of 20 and a total of 134.5, the expected final score would be around 77-57. I’m not sure Cleveland State gets that many points.
<h4><strong>Pick: Houston -20</strong></h4>
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Cleveland State vs. Houston College Basketball Free Pick and Preview 3/19/21

<p>Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Tigers game? Catch the action at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Pacific is favored by -6.5 against Northern Arizona in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lumberjacks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Northern Arizona's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 90-64 on the road to Stanford on Tuesday. Entering the game as +18 underdogs, the Lumberjacks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 48-26 at halftime, Northern Arizona put up 38 points in the 2nd half but couldn't slow down Stanford, who scored 42 after the break. The combined points of 154 went over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their last game, Northern Arizona put up 64 points, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.8%. They hit 8 of 22 from beyond the arc, good for 36.4%, and connected on 75% of their free throws, going 6 for 8.</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 13 from the field. Trent McLaughlin added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range, while Ryan Agarwal was 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 15 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall.</p><p>Northern Arizona's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>The Lumberjacks gave up 12 threes on 23 attempts, a 52% clip, and sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws.</p><h3>Will Pacific Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell 76-66 to Hawaii on Monday, November 11th. The Tigers, who were +3 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, which exactly matched the over/under line.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 37-35 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Pacific's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 15.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 13 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the Tigers with 21 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 from the field. Marcus Greene and Elias Ralph each shot 50%, with Greene adding 18 points and Ralph contributing 17. Lamar Washington also chipped in 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Pacific's defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They were effective from two-point range, hitting 57% of their shots (16/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pacific held the other team to just 2/13 shooting, or 15%. The opposing team also went 20/25 from the free-throw line.</p>

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

The Tennessee Volunteers have lost just once this season, and they are currently ranked sixth in the nation in the Associated Press poll. The Florida Gators have lost three of their last four, so they are struggling a bit.

But they have a chance to boost their stock with an upset on Tuesday night, as they host Tennessee at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville on ESPN.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tennessee Volunteers at Florida Gators, 7 PM ET (ESPN)</strong></span>

<strong>College Basketball Line: Tennessee -7, Total 136</strong>

One thing we can tell you about Rick Barnes' Tennessee squad is that they will turn teams over (8th in TO percentage), block shots (first in nation in block percentage) and make it a nightmare to shoot on the inside (44.3% in two-point D). This has always been the pattern with Barnes, in his previous coaching stops at Texas and Clemson.

This ability on the part of the Vols to keep a virtual seal inside the arc means Florida will have to step up its three-point shooting. The truth is that they aren't bad at it (37.6%), but that constitutes only 28% of their attempts. So it would behoove them to break out that part of their arsenal a bit more.

But there's a problem for coach Michael White to deal with. The Gators have been somewhat compromised on offense since Keyontae Johnson, the pre-season SEC Player of the Year, collapsed on the court on December 12. He was the team's best offensive player on an all-around basis, and had scored 59 points in the first three games of the season (that's almost 20 a game, if you're doing the math).

In addition to that, guard Scottie Lewis is out for a third straight game. Lewis gave them at least the potential for some outside shooting (almost 44% accurate), but he is sidelined for "health and safety reasons," which White does not elaborate on too much, but the assumption is that Lewis might have a COVID problem.

Don't get us wrong; the Volunteers won't have any picnic putting points on the board. This is generally not a good shooting team; they hit only 52% inside the arc and 34.7% on the deep perimeter. And we suspect they aren't going to have the easiest time getting inside, not with human eraser Colin Castleton (14 blocks in the last two games against Ole Miss and Mississippi State) in the middle for Florida.

But there is a turnover battle that is going to be won by somebody, and the big favorite there has to be the visitor. Florida point guard Tre Mann knows how to score, but he can be more than erratic at times.

On the other hand, do not expect Tennessee to give the game away with turnovers, as they are ninth best in taking care of the ball, as documented by the "Turnover Percentage" metric.

To their credit, Florida did surprise earlier in the SEC schedule with a home win over LSU. But Tennessee is arguably at a higher level in an increasingly competitive conference. Yes, they have lost to Alabama, another outstanding program. But they have been able to get a margin of at least nine points in every win except the one against Arkansas. We'll lay the points.

<strong>The Play: TENNESSEE -7</strong>

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