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<p>Looking to win big? The Monarchs and Warhawks face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Warhawks are hosting the game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. Old Dominion is favored by -1.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Louisiana-Monroe. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.</p><h3>OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Warhawks.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Old Dominion Be The Talk of Fant-Ewing Coliseum?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Monarchs fell to 2-8 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Northeastern on Sunday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, Old Dominion managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 31-26 at halftime, the Monarchs put up 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.</p><p>Old Dominion put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 47.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Rashad King led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Robert Davis Jr. added 17 points, connecting on 5 of 7 threes. The Monarchs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists as a team.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 28 of 68 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Monarchs' defense held the other team to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 9, shooting 47%. Old Dominion gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Warhawks Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Louisiana-Monroe's season struggles continued with a 74-68 home loss to Houston Christian on Tuesday, dropping their record to 2-9. The Warhawks entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, ULM allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 142 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Warhawks put up 68 points, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 56.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.4% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 58.3%, and they recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Julian Mackey was a standout, scoring 32 points and hitting 6 of 10 threes, shooting 62.5% overall. Jalen Bolden added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyreese Watson contributed 17 points, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 74 points, Louisiana-Monroe managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% success rate. However, the Warhawks struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 23 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, with their opponent shooting 56% from inside the arc.</p> <p>On the free-throw line, Louisiana-Monroe sent their opponent to the stripe 12 times, where they converted 7 free throws, shooting 58%. The Warhawks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

It is Thursday and we’ve got a lot of college basketball games on the betting board as teams head into the stretch run of the regular season. Unfortunately, we’re looking for a bounce back as DePaul was not competitive at all against Creighton last night in a 24-point loss.

That leaves us at 2-1 for the week going into the 25th, as we take a look at the spotlight game between Belmont and Eastern Kentucky. The Bruins are favored by 7.5 on the road with a total of 160.5 per the folks over at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a>.
<h3><strong><u>Belmont</u></strong><strong><u> Bruins</u></strong></h3>
This will feel a bit like déjà vu as far as spotlight game previews are concerned. This was a game that we highlighted back on February 11. It was played in Nashville and Belmont was favored by 11.5 with a total of 159.5. Not much has really changed except the venue as it appears that the only difference in the line is home court advantage.

What also hasn’t changed for Belmont is that the Bruins are still undefeated in conference play. Belmont’s lone loss came in a 96-83 game against Samford back on December 5. They’ve won 21 straight since, including 18 league games in the OVC. They’ll have road games against Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State in hopes of entering the OVC Tournament unblemished.

In the first meeting between these two teams, Belmont had a lot of success on offense with 1.166 points per possession on a 33-of-63 night from the floor. The Bruins racked up 92 points and the game went over the total. As far as conference play goes, that was a middle-of-the-pack type of performance in the offensive halfcourt for Belmont.

This is a team that leads the conference in 2P% at 62.7% and is third in 3P% at 36.4%. They’ll run if you want them to, as they rank third in adjusted tempo as far as OVC teams go. Belmont has been a solid defensive team in the league as well, holding opponents to a 45.4% mark on two-point shots with the conference’s second-best eFG% defense.
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<h3><strong><u>Eastern Kentucky</u></strong><strong><u> Colonels</u></strong></h3>
Since that Belmont loss, Eastern Kentucky has won four of five. The lone loss came against SEMO State in a 94-72 shellacking. The Colonels allowed 1.223 PPP in that game as SEMO State just couldn’t miss. The 14 treys made by the home team in that game were the most all season by far. Eastern Kentucky got revenge two days later with a 22-point win of their own.

This Eastern Kentucky team is a good one and a young one. Most of the standout players are underclassmen with the exception of a few juniors, so this may be a measuring stick game for next season based on how EKU has performed this year. The Colonels are third in adjusted tempo overall and has been pretty efficient offensively with a 51.3% eFG% that ranks 103rd in the nation.

In league play, specifically, EKU wins the turnover battle most nights. They are second in TO% on offense and first in TO% on defense. They are also the best team in the conference at shooting threes with a 38.8% clip. They are also 11th in 2P% at 49%, so that will be an area of the team that needs some attention on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal for an up-and-coming head coach in A.W. Hamilton.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
The first Belmont/EKU was played to 79 possessions, the fastest regulation game in conference play for Eastern Kentucky up to that point. They repeated it again the next game against Tennessee State. Belmont started extremely fast and never really let up, so free throws never even became a big part of the equation with 27 total attempts between the two teams.

Belmont has Morehead State on deck with what they expect to be a perfect OVC record in tact, so I do worry about a little bit of a look-ahead factor here, but in the first game, it was such a blowout that both teams emptied the benches. Belmont star Nick Muszynski only played 23 minutes. EKU’s top guys were all under 30.

I’m looking for points again tonight. Belmont scored 92 the first time and will expect to be able to outscore EKU to victory again here. The total only adjusted one point. Typically blowouts are good for unders, but the first game still went over. I’m expecting a closer game here, but an over all the same.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 160.5</strong></h4>
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Belmont at Eastern Kentucky College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 2/25/21

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Lions game? Catch the action at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and North Alabama is favored by -9.5 at home against Charleston Southern.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charleston Southern Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern’s season struggles continued with an 82-63 loss to South Carolina State on Monday, dropping their record to 2-9. The Buccaneers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 145, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Charleston Southern fell behind early, trailing 42-28 at halftime. They managed 35 points in the second half but allowed 40, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense put up 63 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (22/48). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 16 attempts for a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.9%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Buccaneers shot 62.5% (20/32), and they connected on 58.6% of their free throws (17/29). Drayton Jones led the way with 34 points, shooting 76.5% (13/17) and adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Taje' Kelly contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Reis Jones added 15 points and 7 boards, hitting 7 of 8 shots (87.5%).</p><p>Despite Charleston Southern's struggles on defense, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point success. The Buccaneers held them to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts, a 10% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Charleston Southern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 of their attempts, shooting 72%. The Buccaneers also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Alabama improved to 5-4 on the season with a 74-67 win over East Carolina on Wednesday. The Lions were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>North Alabama led 36-22 at halftime, but East Carolina made a push in the second half, outscoring the Lions 45-38. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>North Alabama's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 attempts, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Jacari Lane led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while C.J. Walker added 18 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Taye Fields contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>North Alabama's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 41% shooting from the field. They gave up 55% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 20 of 36 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Alabama limited the damage, allowing just 5 threes on 24 attempts (20%). They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 (63%). North Alabama allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Sabres face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are hosting the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Sabres are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Red Wings.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Sabres picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Red Wings are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with 72 points and a record of 33-25-6. In their last 10 games, Detroit has gone 5-5, and they have lost five straight games overall.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Red Wings have gone 15-15-1, and they have lost three straight games away from home. When playing against other teams from the Eastern Conference, Detroit has gone 17-17 this season.</p></p><p>On the season, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 36-28, including going 4-6 over their last ten games. So far, Detroit has had 19 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 28-14, including going 0-5 against the puck line over their last five games. On the road, Detroit has gone 17-14 against the puck line and 3-7 in their last ten games.</p> <p>This season, Detroit's games have an average of 6.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.4. The Red Wings come in with an over/under performance of 36-28-0.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>On offense, the Red Wings are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. The Red Wings went 11-7 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 22-17.</p><p>Detroit will be looking for a good game from Dylan Larkin who leads the team in scoring with 26 goals, ranking 30th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 28 assists so far.</p><p>Buffalo defense takes on the Red Wings ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.9 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 13th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Alex Lyon has started 31 games in this season. His current record is 18-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.736%.</p><h3>Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p><p>Buffalo enters the game with a 30-30-5 record and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, the Sabres are 6th with a record of 9-10. At home this season, Buffalo is 15-17-1.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games when favored. Against Eastern Conference opponents, Buffalo is 17-21.</p></p><p>Buffalo comes into this game with a puck line record of 35-30 and an average scoring margin of -0.1 goals per game. They have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last 10 games and 3-2 in their last five games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Sabres have been the underdog in 42 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 28-14. In their last 10 home games, Buffalo has gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Buffalo's games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.5. The Sabres come in with an over/under performance of 25-38-2.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>On offense, the Sabres are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of the Sabres' offense during power plays, they are 27th in power play goals and 15th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>The leading scorer for Buffalo's offense is JJ Peterka. Coming into the game he has 20 goals, ranking 70th in the NHL. Peterka also comes into the game with 18 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Sabres head into the game ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.9 shots per game against Buffalo. So far, they are 13th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.824%.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Tigers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grambling State as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Grambling State winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Delaware State as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 2-6 on the season with a 71-59 win over NJIT on Wednesday. The Hornets, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>They led 36-30 at halftime and held NJIT to 29 points in the second half while scoring 35 themselves. The game’s total points (130) fell under the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 5 of 13 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% from three-point range, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 21.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 52.4% overall. Tim Moore Jr. added 20 points, shooting 50% from the field. The Hornets grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>Delaware State's defense held their opponent to just 59 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 26 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 21 two-point baskets on 54 tries, also at a 38% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hornets allowed 5 made threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. Delaware State gave up 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Tigers?</h3><p>Grambling State’s struggles continued on Monday as they fell to Southeastern Louisiana, 75-65, dropping their season record to 0-7. The Tigers were -3 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Grambling State showed some fight by outscoring the Lions 36-35 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure their first win of the season.</p><p>Grambling State's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Kam Burton added 18 points, hitting 6 of 10 from the field and 6 of 10 from three. The Tigers managed just 1 offensive rebound but dished out 14 assists, with Jakevion Buckley contributing 7 assists and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Grambling State gave up 75 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers' defense saw 34 two-point attempts, with 16 finding the mark for a 47% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%. On the glass, the Tigers gave up just 1 offensive rebound.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Grambling State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</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>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Flyers and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Flyers in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Red Wings to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>The Red Wings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Philadelphia fell to 14-13-4 with a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Boston’s goals came in different periods, with the last one being an empty-netter. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal and failing to find the net.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in a 3-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers struggled with giveaways, committing 15 in the game.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Flyers were unable to find the net in the second and third periods. They finished with no goals, including on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. Boston added a third with an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Coming off a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved to 12-14-4. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but both teams combined for just 3.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>In their 2-1 win over Buffalo, the Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and scored both of their goals in the second period. Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with the first coming 7:49 into the second period and the second following at 14:38.</p> <p>Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays, and the Red Wings recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist on the second. Lucas Raymond added his 10th assist of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period but didn't allow another, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings’ defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</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>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>