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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Antelopes. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Antelopes at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 against Bryant in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Bryant at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Win at Phoenix?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs fell to 4-8 on the season after a 70-65 road loss to Towson on Sunday. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Bryant not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 33-28 at halftime, the Bulldogs scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed the same number. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bryant's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>Earl Timberlake led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% from the floor. Barry Evans and Tyler Tejada each added 18 points, with Evans hitting 42.9% of his threes. The Bulldogs finished with 7 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, the Bryant Bulldogs' defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Bryant's defense struggled inside, giving up 21 two-point field goals on 40 attempts (52%). However, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 5 made threes on 24 attempts (20%).</p><h3>Does Grand Canyon Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Antelopes improved to 8-4 on the season with a 68-55 road win over San Diego on Saturday. Despite being -16 favorites, Grand Canyon didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Grand Canyon led 31-26 at halftime and outscored San Diego 37-29 in the second half. The total points of 123 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Grand Canyon's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, but they managed to score 68 points thanks to their free-throw shooting, hitting 36 of 42 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>The Antelopes had 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game. Kjay Bradley Jr. led the team with 20 points, shooting 47.1% from the field and 50% from three. JaKobe Coles added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% overall, while Santiago Trouet contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 53.3% of his shots.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Antelopes limited their opponent to 4 threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7, shooting 63%.</p>

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<p>The Predators and Flames are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Predators are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Flames. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flames.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (-105)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Predators Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators moved to 12-20-7 this season. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the 7 total goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche scored first, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville found the net five times in their matchup against the Avalanche, with all five goals coming from different players. Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal of the season on an empty net, while Filip Forsberg netted his 7th, also on an empty net. Roman Josi picked up his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos scored his 2nd goal, also on a power play. Colton Sissons added his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>The Predators fired 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Gustav Nyquist earned his 4th assist of the season, while Jonathan Marchessault added his 5th assist. Nashville was held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second and three times in the third.</p><p>Defensively, Nashville will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The only area they'd like to improve is scoring first, as Colorado made it 1-0 at 17:06 in the 2nd period and added another late goal at 2:17 in the 3rd.</p><h3>Do the Flames Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Calgary fell to 18-13-7 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary's offense managed only two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year. The Flames took 31 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period.</p> <p>Calgary had 22 giveaways in the game and recorded three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha’s power-play goal. The Flames’ first goal came 4:33 into the second period, and they tied the game 2-2 with a goal 4:28 into the third period.</p><p>The Flames' defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the first two goals in their last game against the Oilers, including one just 20 seconds into the first period. After tying the game at 2-2, they allowed another goal 10:10 into the third period and a late empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p>

Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Anteaters game? Catch the action at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA, as the Anteaters hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored by -10.5 vs. UC Riverside in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +10.5.</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 UC Riverside Be The Talk of Bren Events Center?</h3><p>UC Riverside improved to 8-5 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Long Beach State on Thursday. The Highlanders entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 136 fell just short of the O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Riverside led 38-32 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring another 38 points while holding Long Beach State to 28 points.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts and went 10-for-30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 6 of 7 attempts, good for 85.7%.</p> <p>Isaiah Moses led the way with 22 points on 10-for-16 shooting, while Nate Pickens added 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Devin Askew contributed 17 points and 5 assists, hitting 7 of 10 shots. The Highlanders grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.</p><p>UC Riverside's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 23 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders gave up 20 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UC Riverside limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 11 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 84%. The Highlanders allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Anteaters Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Irvine improved to 11-2 on the season with a 98-89 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. The Anteaters, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 49-38 at halftime, UC Irvine’s defense allowed Cal Poly to score 42 points in the 2nd half, while the Anteaters managed 31 points. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the over/under line of 158.5.</p><p>UC Irvine put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 51.8% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Anteaters struggled, hitting just 4 of 19 threes (21.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, UC Irvine was impressive, connecting on 28 of 31 attempts (90.3%). Devin Tillis led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Bent Leuchten added 24 points and 11 boards. Myles Che contributed 22 points, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 89 points, UC Irvine's defense managed to hold their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 34 made baskets on 83 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, resulting in a 53% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Irvine's defense gave up 13 three-pointers on 44 attempts, with their opponent shooting 29% from three-point range. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 72%. UC Irvine allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Pioneers and Coyotes game? Catch the action at Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, SD, as the Coyotes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. The over/under for this game is set at 163.5 points, and South Dakota is favored by -9.5 vs. Denver in a Summit conference matchup.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Coyote Sports Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Coyotes.</li><li>Even though we have South Dakota winning straight-up, we like Denver at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Denver Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Denver dropped to 3-10 on the season after a 91-70 road loss to South Dakota State on Thursday. The Pioneers entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Denver trailed 46-19 at halftime but put up a better fight in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Denver's offense struggled from the field, shooting just 34.9% overall, but they managed to hit 12 threes at a 35.3% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they added 14 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff was a standout, scoring 30 points and grabbing 19 rebounds in just 24 minutes, shooting 78.6% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Denver's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Will South Dakota Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>South Dakota's season record fell to 6-7 after a 68-54 road loss to Kansas City on Thursday. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, the Coyotes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 31-26 at halftime, South Dakota allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. The total points for the game were 122, well below the over/under line of 153.5.</p><p>South Dakota's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.8% from the field, including 18.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, and they managed only 6 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jamar Brown led the Coyotes with 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 37.5% overall and 28.6% from deep. Cameron Faas added 17 points, hitting 37.5% from three-point range.</p><p>South Dakota's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, the Coyotes allowed 48% shooting, as the other team went 16/33 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Dakota's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. The Coyotes also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 for a 68% success rate. South Dakota gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota Coyotes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Buffaloes and Sun Devils are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sun Devils will host the game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Arizona State is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Buffaloes Ready for a Win at Tempe?</h3><p>Colorado fell to 9-3 after a 79-69 home loss to Iowa State on Monday. The Buffaloes, who were +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 148 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Colorado trailed 37-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points while allowing 42.</p><p>In their last game, the Buffaloes put up 69 points, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Julian Hammond III led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, shooting 52.9% overall and 42.9% from three. Curtis Jones added 20 points, despite shooting just 31.2% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Colorado's defense held the other team to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 6 attempts. Colorado gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Arizona State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Arizona State’s season record fell to 9-3 after a 76-56 road loss to BYU on Tuesday. The Sun Devils entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>ASU trailed 31-26 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 36.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, largely due to their 20.7% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Richie Saunders was a bright spot, scoring 30 points and hitting 6 of 11 threes at 54.5%. He shot 61.1% overall. The Sun Devils also shot 80% from the free-throw line, going 8 for 10, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Arizona State allowing 76 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 48% shooting from the field. The Sun Devils had a tough time inside, where their opponent hit 69% of their two-point attempts, going 18/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 10 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10, shooting 71%. The Sun Devils gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Roos. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Roos at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO. Get ready to place your bets! This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Kansas City is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Oral Roberts.</p><h3>ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas City winning straight-up, we like Oral Roberts at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oral Roberts Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oral Roberts fell to 1-8 on the season after an 86-74 road loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Golden Eagles kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Oral Roberts trailed 38-31 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 48 points after the break. The game’s total points of 160 went over the pre-game line of 152.5.</p><p>Oral Roberts put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes on 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, making 14 of 18.</p> <p>Issac McBride led the way with 27 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 71.4% from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Abou Ousmane added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Bryce Thompson contributed 14 points. Luke Gray chipped in 12 points in just 12 minutes of action.</p><p>Oral Roberts struggled defensively, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. The Golden Eagles had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oral Roberts held their opponent to just 21% shooting, with only 3 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Can Kansas City Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 5-7 on the season with a 68-54 win over South Dakota on Thursday. The Roos, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After leading 31-26 at halftime, Kansas City outscored the Coyotes 37-28 in the second half. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Kansas City Roos put up 68 points, shooting 41.1% from the field. They connected on 30.4% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-23 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jamar Brown led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 37.5% overall and 28.6% from three. Cameron Faas added 17 points, hitting 3-of-8 from deep.</p><p>Even with Kansas City giving up 17 offensive boards, their defense held strong, allowing just 54 points in this one. They limited their opponent to 41% shooting overall, including 30% from beyond the arc, where they went 7/23.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Kansas City’s defense saw their opponent shoot 48%, converting 16 of 33 attempts. At the free-throw line, they sent them there 22 times, where they made 15, good for 68%.</p>

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Bobcats and Chippewas are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chippewas will host the game at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. Ohio is favored by -4.5 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at McGuirk Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Chippewas.</li><li>Not only will Central Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Ohio improved to 5-6 on the season with a 78-58 win over Austin Peay on Wednesday. The Bobcats, who were -14 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Ohio dominated the first half, leading 49-22 at the break. However, they were outscored 36-29 in the second half. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points while shooting 52% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>AJ Clayton led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Sai Witt added 21 points. Jackson Paveletzke was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and dished out 11 assists to go along with 18 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Ohio's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 53% from two-point range. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's opponent shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Bobcats managed to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Chippewas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Central Michigan dropped to 2-6 on the season after a 94-41 loss to Arizona on Saturday, December 21st. The Chippewas were +27.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Central Michigan trailed 44-23 at halftime and struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 50.</p><p>Central Michigan's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 41 points on 25.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was only 29.6%, with two-point shooting at 28.9% and three-point shooting at 18.8% (3/16).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Chippewas hit just 55.6% of their attempts (10/18). They recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team. Caleb Love was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 9/15 shooting, including 3/8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Chippewas allowed the opposing team to shoot 70% from two-point range, connecting on 26 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 10 of 29 threes, shooting 34%. Central Michigan also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 12, shooting 92%. The Chippewas gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Bengals and Bears game? Catch the action at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Northern Colorado is favored by -7.5 vs. Idaho State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of Colorado Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Colorado winning straight-up, we like Idaho State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bengals Chances on the Road</h3><p>Idaho State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Northern Arizona on Thursday. The Bengals entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Idaho State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lumberjacks 46-31. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Idaho State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 5 of 13 three-pointers, hitting 38.5% from deep, while shooting 48.8% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Bengals made 15 of 25 attempts, finishing at 60%.</p> <p>Dylan Darling led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, hitting 2 of 2 from three-point range. Carson Towt added 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Jayden Jackson contributed 15 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Jake O'Neil also grabbed 15 boards, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field.</p><p>Idaho State's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bengals limited their opponent to 41% shooting, with 13 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Idaho State's defense gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 for 57%. The Bengals allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northern Colorado Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bears improved to 6-5 on the season with an 89-72 home win over Weber State on Thursday, January 2nd. Northern Colorado entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>After jumping out to a 48-29 lead in the first half, the Bears scored 41 points in the second half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points on 58.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and 66.7% of their twos (18/27).</p> <p>The Bears also connected on 81% of their free throws (17/21) and dished out 23 assists. Isaiah Hawthorne and Trevor Hennig each scored 17 points, with Hennig shooting 71.4% from the field and 75% from deep.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 58% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 30 of their 51 shot attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they shot 50%, knocking down 12 of 24 threes. They also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, an 81% clip.</p>