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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Norse and Penguins. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Northern Kentucky.</p><h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northern Kentucky Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Norse improved to 7-7 on the season with a 78-60 win over Green Bay on Saturday, January 4th. Playing at home, they entered the game as -12.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 138 narrowly went over the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 33-31 at halftime, Northern Kentucky took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Green Bay 45-29 to secure the win.</p><p>Northern Kentucky's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 13-for-26, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%.</p> <p>Josh Dilling led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 8 from beyond the arc and shooting 77.8% overall. Marcus Hall added 19 points, making 5 of 6 threes, while Trey Robinson and Preston Ruedinger each contributed 3 triples.</p><p>Despite Northern Kentucky's defensive effort, they gave up 60 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Norse allowed 13 three-pointers, with their opponent hitting 50% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Northern Kentucky's opponent went 17/26, shooting 65%. The Norse also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Penguins dropped to 9-6 on the season after a 90-81 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday. Youngstown State came into the game as +6 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-29 at halftime, Youngstown State put up 52 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49, making it difficult to mount a comeback.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, connecting on just 29% of their threes (9/31). At the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Jalen Jackson led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three. Cris Carroll added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Chandler Cuthrell contributed 19 points and 8 boards. Rasheed Bello and Nico Galette both shot 50% from three, with Bello scoring 17 points and Galette adding 14.</p><p>Youngstown State gave up 90 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Penguins struggled to contain two-point shots, as the other team went 23/40, hitting 57% of their attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State's defense allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 11/18 from the free-throw line, shooting 61%. Despite the defensive struggles, Youngstown State limited the other team to just 2 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Salukis and Bruins face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Belmont being favored by -11.5 at home against Southern Illinois.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS BELMONT BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curb Event Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have Belmont winning straight-up, we like Southern Illinois at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Salukis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois dropped to 3-10 on the season after a tough 85-54 road loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Salukis entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 31 points.</p> 

<p>They trailed 44-23 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 36.8% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 23.8% (5/21) from beyond the arc, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 42.1%. Free-throw shooting was also a problem, with the Salukis making just 43.5% of their attempts (10/23).</p> <p>Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each scored 17 points, with Kinziger shooting 85.7% overall and 75.0% from three-point range. Daugherty hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep. Jordan Davis added 13 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 50.0% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their opponents were highly efficient inside, converting 78% of their two-point attempts (18/23).</p> <p>The Salukis also allowed 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% success rate. From the free-throw line, their opponents went 10/13, hitting 76% of their shots. Southern Illinois limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Bruins Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Belmont improved to 9-5 on the season with a 92-87 home win over UIC on Saturday, January 4th. The Bruins were -6 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 179, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>Belmont led 46-43 at halftime and scored another 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points to UIC.</p><p>Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 47.8%. They connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41.4% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18 for an 88.9% rate.</p> <p>Jonathan Pierre led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Carter Whitt added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. The Bruins also got 18 points each from Isaiah Walker and Ahmad Henderson, who knocked down 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Belmont's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 20/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Belmont allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 88% clip. Belmont gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Belmont Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>At 9:40 PM from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an interleague matchup between the Reds and Mariners. Heading into Tuesday's game, the Reds are 9-7 compared to the Mariners at 7-10. Logan Gilbert is starting for the Mariners, and he is facing off against Hunter Greene for the Reds.</p>

<p>Currently, the over/under line is at 7 runs, and the Mariners are favored at -132 on the money line. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by RSNW.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -132</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, April 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle cruised to a 9-3 win over the Reds in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their nine runs. As for the Reds, they scored their first run in the 2nd and added their final two runs in the 7th.</p>

<p>George Kirby only went six innings for the Mariners but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but didn't issue a walk. Frankie Montas had a rough outing for the Reds, giving up five earned runs in just two innings of work.</p>

<p>Mitch Haniger and Jorge Polanco each homered for the Mariners, while Luke Raley went 2/4 with two RBIs. Jake Fraley hit the game's other home run for the Reds and drove in two runs.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati will be looking to move to two games above .500 today, as they are currently 9-7 and in 4th place in the NL Central. The Reds trail the Cubs by 1.5 games for 3rd place in the division and are 1.5 games out of the division lead, which is currently held by the Brewers.</p>

<p>So far, the Reds have been good on the road, putting together a record of 5-2. At home, they are just below .500 at 4-5. Cincinnati is on a two-game series road winning streak but has dropped their last two series at home.</p><p>The Reds are 8-8 against the run line this season, with a +1.0 run differential per game. They are 3-6 against the run line at home, but 5-2 on the road. Their average run differential in winning games is +4.4, while it is -3.4 in losses. They are 5-5 against the run line as the favorite and 3-3 as the underdog.</p><p>With a combined run average of 10.6, the Cincinnati Reds have gone over the over/under line in 12 of their 16 games this season. Their over/under record is 12-4, and the average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs. The over/under line for today's game against the Seattle Mariners is set at 7 runs. The Reds have gone over the line in 93.8% of their games this season, and their current over streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Hunter Greene and the Reds are on the road to take on the Mariners. Greene has started 3 games so far this season, and he comes into this one with a 0-1 record. He took a loss in his last outing, giving up 6 runs over 6 innings, but he did strike out 9 batters. In his first start of the year, he went 6 innings, allowing just 1 run.</p><p>According to our projections, Christian Encarnacion-Strand is not only the Reds' top hitter today, but he also has the best odds on the team to hit a home run. His home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Will Benson is our 2nd choice to go deep for the Reds, as his home run projection is 13th best in the league. If you're looking at total hits, we have Encarnacion-Strand at the top, followed by Jonathan India.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 7-10, the Mariners are in 4th place in the AL West, tied with the Athletics. Currently, they are two games behind the Rangers for the division lead. This season, the Mariners have yet to play a game against a division opponent.</p>

<p>So far, Seattle has really struggled in series, as they are still looking for their first series win. Their overall series record is 0-4-1, which includes having lost four straight series. At home, they are 5-6 compared to 2-4 on the road.</p><p>Seattle has struggled to cover the run line this season, going 6-11 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 3-3, compared to 3-8 at home. They have been a favorite in nine games, going just 2-7 against the run line in those games. In their 11 losses, they have been outscored by an average of 3.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Mariners' over/under record for the season is now 6-9, and their average over/under line is 8 runs. Today's line is set at 7 runs, and the combined run average for their games this season is 7.8 runs per game. They have played 15 games this season, and 88.2% of those games have had over/under lines set higher than 7 runs. Their over/under record when the line has been set at 7 runs is now 1-0-1.</p><p>Logan Gilbert is getting the start for the Mariners at home against the Reds. Gilbert has been solid in his first two starts, going 7 innings in each and striking out 8 in both outings. He has given up 1 earned run in each of his starts, and he has given up a total of 10 hits in 12 1/3 innings.</p><p>When looking at the Mariners' offensive projections for today, Julio Rodríguez is a player to watch, as he has the highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 2nd best on the team and 11th best in the league. Cal Raleigh is the player with the highest home run projection on the team and his total home run projection is 8th best in the league. Mitch Garver's total hits projection is 5th best on the team, while his home run projection is 2nd best on the team and 11th best in the league. J.P. Crawford has the 2nd best total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 12th best in the league today.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 4/16/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and Wildcats face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. Connecticut come into this Big East conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Villanova pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Huskies Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Connecticut improved to 12-3 on the season with an 87-84 win over Providence on Sunday. The Huskies were -14.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 171, well over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>UConn turned the game around in the 2nd half, scoring 60 points after trailing 39-27 at halftime. They allowed 45 points to Providence in the 2nd half but did enough offensively to secure the win.</p><p>Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 13 attempts, and were impressive at the free-throw line, making 27 of 32 for an 84.4% mark. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, with a 60% success rate on two-point shots (21/35).</p> <p>Jayden Pierre led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Hassan Diarra added 19 points and 8 assists. Wesley Cardet Jr. contributed 18 points, and Solo Ball chipped in 16, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Aidan Mahaney was perfect from downtown, going 2 for 2, and finished with 15 points in just 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Defensively, the Huskies struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. Connecticut allowed 21 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Huskies gave up 6 threes on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from deep. Connecticut also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they hit 27 free throws at an 84% clip.</p><h3>Will the Villanova Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 10-5 on the season after a dominant 100-56 win over DePaul on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only covered the spread but also exceeded the over/under line of 146.5 points, with a combined total of 156 points in the game.</p> <p>Leading 48-32 at halftime, Villanova clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>Villanova's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 59.7% (37/62). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.6%, thanks in part to their 16/27 shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 59.3% of their threes.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points, while Jordan Longino was perfect from deep, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jhamir Brickus dished out 11 assists, and the Wildcats finished with 25 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Villanova's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 56 points. The Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponent hitting 59% of their shots, including 60% from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense gave up 16 threes on 27 attempts, a 59% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws. Villanova allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Connecticut Huskies vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Braves face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Braves are hosting the game at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Bradley as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 126.5 points.</p><h3>DRAKE BULLDOGS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Win at Peoria?</h3><p>Drake fell to 10-2 on the season after a 66-59 loss to Murray State on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -10 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (125) narrowly missed the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Drake was tied 26-26 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. This defensive lapse was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 41.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. They hit only 4 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 28.6% from three-point range, while connecting on 72.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Terence Harcum led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Kylen Milton added 15 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from three. Isaia Howard was efficient as well, shooting 75% from the field and perfect from three-point range.</p><p>Drake's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 41% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (17/37). They also limited three-point damage, with their opponent hitting just 4 of 14 from beyond the arc, or 28%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Drake's opponent shot 72%, making 13 of 18 attempts. The Bulldogs gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Braves Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 12-2 on the season with a 69-60 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Braves were at home and entered the game as -11.5 favorites.</p> 

<p>Bradley led 30-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Missouri State 39-32. Despite the win, they didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Bradley put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 48.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and 35% from beyond the arc, while knocking down 90% of their free throws, going 18-for-20 at the line.</p> <p>Vincent Brady II led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall, though he was just 3-for-10 from three. Christian Davis was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 2-for-2 from deep, finishing with 19 points and 3 assists. Darius Hannah added 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Bradley’s defense gave up 60 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with opponents hitting 60% of their attempts (15/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The Braves also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 90%. Defensively, Bradley allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-428) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+335) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Pelicans (5-26) are currently on an eight-game losing streak and are 9.5-point underdogs at home. The over/under line for the game is 238.5.</p>

<p>Memphis (21-10) is 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Grizzlies are favored by 9.5 and are 428-point favorites on the moneyline. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center and can be seen on Gulf TV.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 152-113 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 21-10 on the season with a dominant 155-126 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Playing at home, the Grizzlies entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +29 point margin. The total score of 281 points exceeded the over/under line of 241 by 40 points.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 43-35 lead after the 1st quarter, and the teams played to a 35-35 tie in the 2nd quarter. The Grizzlies took control in the 3rd, outscoring Toronto 43-30, and they finished strong in the 4th, holding the Raptors to 26 points while scoring 34 of their own.</p><p>The Grizzlies poured in 155 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 53.2% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 40% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey both scored 21 points, with Edey adding 16 rebounds.</p> <p>Desmond Bane contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50%. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Wells added 9 of his 17 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 126 points, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to secure the win over the Raptors. Memphis allowed 35 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 30 in the 3rd, with Toronto shooting 45% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies held the Raptors to 32% shooting, giving up 14 threes. They also sent Toronto to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Memphis recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-26 on the season after a 128-111 home loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 239 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control with a 12-0 run early, stretching the score from 26-20 to 38-20. New Orleans struggled to keep pace, as the Rockets outscored them 39-22 in the 1st quarter and 41-31 in the 3rd. The Pelicans made a push in the 4th, outscoring Houston 37-26, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter down 102-74.</p><p>In their 128-111 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 43.4% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Trey Murphy III led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p> <p>Murphy scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Brandon Boston added 16 of his 17 points in the 4th. Dejounte Murray also contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 39 and 41 points, respectively, in their 128-111 loss to the Rockets. They allowed Houston to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 18 threes at a 38% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. New Orleans recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seminoles versus the Hurricanes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Miami is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Florida State.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Seminoles Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Florida State improved to 10-4 on the season with a 90-74 win over Syracuse on Saturday. The Seminoles, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>FSU led 36-34 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, outscoring Syracuse 54-40. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>Florida State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 53.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 60.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 18 threes, good for 38.9%, and they connected on 74.2% of their free throws, going 23 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Chris Bell was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts and shooting 80% overall, finishing with 18 points. Daquan Davis also added 18 points, while Donnie Freeman and Taylor Bol Bowen each recorded double-doubles with 10 rebounds and 16 and 14 points, respectively. The Seminoles dished out 17 assists as a team, with J.J. Starling and Jamir Watkins each contributing 3 assists.</p><p>Florida State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Seminoles allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, as they went 23/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Florida State's defense conceded 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 74%.</p><h3>Do the Hurricanes Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Miami's season woes continued with an 86-85 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, dropping their record to 4-10. The Hurricanes were -1.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Miami trailed 40-39 at halftime and both teams scored 46 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Miami's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 85 points on 58.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, with strong performances both inside and outside the arc. They shot 64.1% on two-pointers and 47.1% from three, hitting 8 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Mylyjael Poteat and Toibu Lawal were dominant inside, with Poteat scoring 25 points and Lawal adding 22 on 8 of 10 shooting. Matthew Cleveland contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Jalil Bethea knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Miami's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 39 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Miami's opponents shot 45%, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws, hitting 86%. Miami gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves lock horns in a three-game series at Truist Park in Atlanta. We’re expecting a thrilling battle between a couple of playoff contenders in the National League, so here’s the best Reds vs. Braves betting pick for the middle clash set for Wednesday, August 11, with the first pitch at 7:20 PM ET.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Back in June, these two foes split a four-game set in Cincinnati, and the Braves have won four of their previous six tilts against the Reds. According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, both teams sit at -105 moneyline odds for Wednesday’s game, while the totals are listed at 9.5 runs.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>The Reds lean on their offense&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Cincinnati Reds are killing it at the dish. Over their last 13 games overall (Tuesday’s opener in Atlanta has been excluded), the Reds have scored 84 runs while slugging a whopping 26 home runs and 37 doubles.</p>



<p>They’ve won ten of those 13 contests, posting a solid 3.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a .238 batting average against. The bullpen is still a big issue, and the Reds’ relievers have registered a 4.04 ERA and 4.73 FIP over the last two weeks. Also, they’ve taken all three losses in that span.</p>



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<p>Wade Miley will toe the slab Wednesday against the Braves, and the veteran lefty has been terrific for the Reds so far this season. He’s had a few shaky starts over the last two months, but Miley owns a 9-4 record, 2.75 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP in 20 starts in 2021. Wade is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA in six career starts and one relief appearance against Atlanta.</p>



<h2><strong>The Braves rely on their ‘pen&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Braves bullpen has recorded a sharp 2.72 ERA and 3.13 FIP in the last couple of weeks while taking five wins and two losses. Atlanta is 8-4 in that stretch, scoring 69 runs on a .257/.330/.442 slash line. On the other side of the ball, the Braves have recorded a 3.45 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a .244 batting average against.</p>



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<p>Touki Toussaint will get the starting call Wednesday, his fifth of the season. In his previous four outings, the 25-year-old right-hander has allowed 11 earned runs on 19 hits and six walks across 22.1 innings of work.</p>



<p>Last week, Toussaint tossed 5.1 innings of a two-run ball and took a no-decision in an 8-4 victory at the St. Louis Cardinals. He’s never met the Reds before, and Toussaint is 7-5 with a pedestrian 5.68 ERA in 15 career starts and 27 relief appearances in the majors.</p>



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



<p><strong>Cincinnati:</strong></p>



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



<p><strong>Atlanta:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-1 in the last six games overall</li></ul>



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<p>Last week, Wade Miley shut down the Pirates’ toothless offense through seven innings, but he’s also yielded three earned runs in each of his last two showings in July. The current Braves are slashing .347/.408/.559 against Miley, so the 34-year-old southpaw will have a tall task in this one.</p>



<p>On the other side, the red-hot Reds could easily torture Touki Toussaint. They’ve been destroying the righties lately and own a .781 OPS against the right-handed pitchers in 2021. Hereof, this game could go either way, as both teams desperately need a win.</p>



<p>The Reds were 61-52 on Tuesday, three and a half games behind the bottom wild card, while the 57-55 Braves were a couple of games behind the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. I’m backing the hosts to win because of their bullpen.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Atlanta Braves at -105</strong></p>



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



<p>Betting on the totals seems like the best move here. The Braves have enough firepower to deal with Wade Miley, and the hosts certainly look to get into the Reds bullpen as soon as possible. On the other side, I would be surprised if the Reds fail to score a few runs off Touki Toussaint.</p>



<p>The last six encounters between the Reds and Braves went in the under, but the over is 6-1 in Cincinnati’s last seven games, and it is 4-1 in Atlanta’s previous five outings at any location.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 9.5 runs at -110</strong></p>

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/11/21

<p>From Truist Park in Atlanta, we have the Reds and Braves facing off in an NL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 12:20 PM ET. BSOH is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Wednesday's game is at 8.5 runs, and the Braves are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -137. The Reds are +115 on the money line. Frankie Montas is starting for the Reds, and he is facing off against Allan Winans. Winans and the Braves are 54-45, while the Reds are 48-53.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline +115</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 12:20 ET on Wednesday, July 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Reds and Braves series came right down to the end, as the Reds rallied late for a 4-1 win. Cincinnati's offense got off to a fast start, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 3rd. As for the Braves, they scored their only run in the 5th.</p>

<p>Will Benson was the difference for the Reds, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Jeimer Candelario and Elly De La Cruz each had two hits and two RBIs. Marcell Ozuna was the only Braves hitter to have more than one hit.</p>

<p>Hunter Greene pitched well for the Reds in this one, going seven innings and striking out seven without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Reynaldo Lopez took the loss for the Braves.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is 48-53 overall and 4th in the NL Central, where they trail the Brewers by 10 games. The Reds are 12-14 against other teams in the NL Central this season. Cincinnati is on the road today, leading the Braves 1-0 in the series.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 25-28 this season, and they have gone 23-25 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 47 games, going 25-22 in those matchups. As the underdog, the Reds are 23-31 this season. Cincinnati's overall series record is 11-18-3, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When the Reds win, they tend to do so by a decent margin, averaging a 3.7-run margin of victory. That has helped them to a solid 54-47 run line record on the season, including a 31-17 mark on the road. Cincinnati has been a better run line bet as an underdog, going 33-21, compared to 21-26 as a favorite.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Reds have a combined run average of 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 45-52. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-8, and 51.5% of their games have had higher lines than 8.5 runs. Their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending Frankie Montas to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 4-8 and an ERA of 4.85. So far this year, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .233 off Montas this year. In his 18 appearances, he has turned in six quality starts. Montas' ERA on the road is 6.8, and he has a record of 3-3 away from home. The right-hander most recently faced the Nationals, where he gave up seven earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Reds, going 10/28 in his last seven games with two homers and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .258 and is 13th in the league with 17 home runs. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also near the top of the Reds' home run leaderboard, with 15 and 16 homers, respectively. Steer leads the team with 61 RBIs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. Their team batting average of .230 is 22nd in the league, and they are also one of the worst teams in terms of striking out. As a team, the Reds are 12th in home runs and have a collective OPS of .699.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Atlanta is looking to bounce back today vs. the Reds, having dropped three straight games. Currently, they trail the Phillies by nine games in the NL East. So far, they are 14-12 in divisional games. The Braves are 54-45 overall and are 30-20 at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Braves have gone 50-36 this year compared to 4-9 as the underdog. Atlanta has dropped three straight games as the home favorite. Their overall series record is 18-12-3, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Braves win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6. But when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.1 runs. Their overall run line record is 45-54, with a run line record of 21-29 at home and 24-25 on the road. They are 39-47 against the run line as the favorite and 6-7 as the underdog.</p><p>The Atlanta Braves are playing at home against the Cincinnati Reds today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Braves games this season is 7.9, and their over/under record is 34-60. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Braves have gone 9-18 this season. The over/under line for 36.4% of their games this season has been set at 8.5 runs, and the under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Allan Winans is getting the start for the Braves at home against the Reds. In his first start of the season, Winans took the loss after going 5 innings and giving up 6 earned runs on 8 hits. He did strike out 7 batters, but also gave up a home run.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been on a tear of late for the Braves, going 8/18 in his last five games with two homers. Ozuna is also on a 10-game hitting streak and comes into the game with a team-high 28 homers and 79 RBIs. Travis d'Arnaud has also been swinging a hot bat, going 6/10 in his last three games, including two homers.</p>

<p>For the season, the Braves are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. As a team, they are batting .240, which is 14th in the league, and they have the league's 10th best home run total. Overall, their slugging percentage and OPS are both right around the league average.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 7/24/24

<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross 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 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>