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<p>Looking to win big? The Seminoles and Golden Bears face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Golden Bears are hosting the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Florida State is favored bt -1.5 vs. California. The over/under for the game is 149.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Florida State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Florida State improved to 13-5 on the season with a 91-78 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Seminoles, who were -9.5 point favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-24 at halftime, FSU scored 54 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 54 points to Georgia Tech. The total points for the game (169) went over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Florida State put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. Their two-point shooting was impressive, hitting 65% (26/40), while they connected on 33.3% (9/27) from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.6% (12/17) and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, dishing out 19 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lance Terry led the Seminoles with 23 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 33.3% from three-point range. Taylor Bol Bowen and Javian McCollum each added 20 points, with Bowen hitting 77.8% from the field and 60% from three. Duncan Powell also contributed 20 points, while Malique Ewin and Jamir Watkins chipped in 17 points apiece, with Ewin pulling down 11 rebounds.</p><p>Florida State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 35 of 67 shots from the field.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Seminoles gave up 26 baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, the other team went 9 for 27, or 33%. Florida State also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. The Seminoles allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Golden Bears Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>California improved to 9-9 on the season after a 65-62 road win over NC State on Saturday. The Golden Bears entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Cal led 31-29 at halftime and edged out NC State by scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 127, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>California put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 6 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 37.5% from deep, and hit 64.7% of their free throws, going 11 for 17 at the line.</p> <p>Jayden Taylor led the way with 18 points, shooting 7 of 13 from the field. Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 14 points, while Marcus Hill and DeJuan Campbell each contributed 13, with Campbell hitting 4 of 5 shots. The Golden Bears grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists in the game.</p><p>California's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Golden Bears gave up 50% shooting on two-point attempts, with 25 made baskets from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, California limited their opponent to just 1 made three on 10 attempts, a 10% shooting performance. The Golden Bears also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9, shooting 64%.</p>

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<p>From Fenway Park in Boston, we have the Diamondbacks and Red Sox facing off in an interleague matchup. Sunday's forecast in Boston calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 80s. The Red Sox are favored on the money line (-133), while the Diamondbacks have a line of +113. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 1:35 PM ET, and MLBN will be carrying the TV coverage. Arizona comes in with a record of 74-56 and they are 2nd in the NL West, while the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East with a record of 67-61. Tanner Houck is starting for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. Arizona has won five straight heading into Sunday's game.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -133</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, August 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Red Sox series. Arizona went into the matchup as +107 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-1 win. The D-backs offense only had two more hits than the Red Sox and struck out seven times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Boston's offense got off to a slow start, scoring their only run in the 4th inning. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored two runs in the 1st and added two insurance runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the D-backs were the better offensive team, averaging 4.4 runs per game compared to the Red Sox's 4.2 runs per game.</p>

<p>Zac Gallen pitched well for the Diamondbacks in this one, going six innings and striking out nine without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Kutter Crawford went five innings and gave up two earned runs for the Red Sox.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is currently 2nd in the NL West, three games behind the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks are 74-56 overall, and they have won five straight games, including the first two games of this series vs. the Red Sox. In the NL West, they have gone 22-14 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>So far, the Diamondbacks have been good both at home (37-26) and on the road (37-30). Arizona has won five straight on the road, and they are 26-21 as road underdogs this year. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 41-24 this year, and their overall series record is 23-14-4. Looking at their overall record, they have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Arizona's run line record is 68-62 with an average run margin of 0.7 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are 29-34 against the run line at home and 39-28 on the road. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and are 41-24 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are on the road today against the Red Sox, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. Arizona's games have averaged 10.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-52. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 4-8 when the line is set at 9.5 runs. Only 5.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 9.5 runs this season.</p><p>Right-hander Merrill Kelly is starting for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 3-0 with a 3.63 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .209 off Kelly this year, and he has turned in three quality starts. In his most recent outing, Kelly finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has given up at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Arizona's offense has been the best in the league this season, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.5 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are also the league's top on-base team, with an OBP of .334. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in batting average and 4th in slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team's top power threats this season, with Marte leading the team with 30 homers and Walker coming in with 23. Marte's 81 RBIs are also the best on the team, while Walker is 3rd at 71. Both players have been among the league's best hitters of late, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also hitting over .400 in his last nine games.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston will be looking to avoid losing the series to the Diamondbacks, as they currently trail in the series 0-2. The Red Sox are 67-61 overall, and they are eight games behind the Yankees in the AL East. So far this season, they are 16-15 in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 29-34 this season and 38-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Red Sox have gone 34-27 and 33-34 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 21-14-6.</p><p>When the Red Sox are at home, they are just 22-41 against the run line, with an average run margin of -0.7 runs per game. They have lost three straight run line bets at Fenway Park and are just 21-40 against the run line when favored.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are back at home today to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The O/U line for today's game is set at 9.5 runs, which is slightly higher than the combined run average of 9.7 runs per game for these two teams. The Red Sox have played 121 games this season, and their O/U record is 67-54. When the O/U line has been set at 9.5 runs this season, their record is 10-11. Overall, only 11.7% of their games have had O/U lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Through 25 starts, Tanner Houck has a record of 8-8 and an ERA of 3.01. He has made 18 quality starts this year, along with one shutout and one complete game. Houck has a WHIP of 1.15 and is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he finished with eight strikeouts. Houck has not taken the loss in each of his last three outings, finishing with a no-decision in each. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 2.36 compared to 7.96 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Red Sox are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .260, which is 3rd in the MLB, and are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and on-base percentage. Boston has been one of the best home run-hitting teams in the league this season.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's top power threat this season, as his 27 home runs are 9th in the league. He is also batting .293 for the season, and his 77 RBIs are the best mark on the team. Jarren Duran has also been a key contributor for the Red Sox, as he is batting .291 for the season and went 8/27 with two homers in his last seven games.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Ramblers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Loyola Chicago as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>FORDHAM RAMS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Ramblers.</li><li>Even though we have Loyola Chicago winning straight-up, we like Fordham at +9.5.</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>Does Fordham Have A Chance at Joseph J. Gentile Arena?</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fordham dropped to 7-10 on the season after a 120-118 loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Rams, who were +1 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 238 far exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Fordham was down 39-31 at halftime but rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring UMass 48-40. Despite the comeback, they couldn’t secure the win at home.</p><p>Fordham's offense put up 118 points in their last game, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, but they made up for it by hitting 48 free throws on 65 attempts, shooting 73.8% from the line.</p> <p>Rahsool Diggins led the way with 46 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 48.3% overall. Jackie Johnson III added 36 points, though he struggled from deep, making just 4 of 18 attempts (22.2%). Daniel Rivera contributed 29 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Fordham's defensive efforts, they allowed 120 points in their last game, even while holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. The Rams gave up 20 two-point baskets on 51 attempts, a 39% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's opponents shot 29%, hitting 10 of 34 three-point attempts. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 65 times, where they converted 48 free throws at a 73% rate. Fordham allowed 23 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Ramblers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Ramblers fell to 10-7 on the season after an 83-81 loss to Dayton on Saturday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, they kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-26 at halftime but outscored Dayton 42-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.1%. They hit 12 of 29 threes, good for 41.4%, and connected on 62.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Enoch Cheeks led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Sheldon Edwards added 19 points, shooting 5 of 8 from deep, while Jayden Dawson also contributed 19 points.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Ramblers allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 19 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago's defense saw their opponent make 8 of 22 three-point attempts, good for 36%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Ramblers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on SECN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Georgia.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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 Georgia Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Georgia dropped to 14-4 on the season after a 70-68 loss to Auburn on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Georgia trailed 33-27 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Auburn 41-37. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs showed resilience in the second half.</p><p>In their last game, the Bulldogs put up 68 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-20, while hitting 51.4% of their two-point shots. Free throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 9 of 20 attempts, a 45% rate.</p> <p>Georgia's offense was led by Tahaad Pettiford, who scored 24 points in 22 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. Asa Newell added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly each contributed 13 points. The Bulldogs recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.</p><p>Georgia's defense gave up 70 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. They connected on 19 of 37 two-point attempts, hitting at a 51% rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia's opponents shot 35%, making 7 of 20 three-point attempts. They also went 9 for 20 from the free-throw line.</p><h3>Will the Razorbacks Win at Bud Walton Arena?</h3><h3>Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Arkansas fell to 11-7 on the season after an 83-65 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. The Razorbacks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 148, just under the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Arkansas struggled early, trailing 52-35 at halftime. In the second half, they managed to score 30 points while allowing 31, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>Arkansas struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 threes for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. Inside the arc, they fared much better, shooting 57.5% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell led the Razorbacks with 17 points each, with Grill connecting on 3 of 5 threes. Zvonimir Ivišić added 14 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Arkansas finished with 13 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while hitting just 4 of 8 free throws.</p><p>Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 46% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 45% on two-point attempts, making 18 of 40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arkansas allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws (73%).</p>

Georgia Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25