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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Screaming Eagles and Golden Eagles. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Eagles at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Tennessee Tech as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 92-59 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Screaming Eagles Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Southern Indiana fell to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 70-68 loss to Morehead State on Tuesday. The Screaming Eagles, who were slight favorites at -1, failed to cover the spread in this home game.</p> <p>Southern Indiana trailed 33-29 at halftime but outscored Morehead State 39-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 138 just missed the over/under line of 138.5.</p><p>Southern Indiana's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 17 of 25 attempts, good for 68%.</p> <p>Damoni Harrison led the way with 24 points, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Kenny White Jr. added 23 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Braxton Jones contributed 20 points, though he made just 2 of 7 from three-point range. As a team, Southern Indiana finished with only 6 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Southern Indiana's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 43 shooting, which is 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Indiana held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 for 68%. Southern Indiana gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Golden Eagles Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tennessee Tech improved to 4-7 on the season with a 79-73 win over Lindenwood on Thursday. The Golden Eagles were +3 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Tech led 42-39 at halftime and outscored Lindenwood 37-34 in the second half. The total points for the game were 152, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 11 of 24 three-point attempts, also at a 45.8% rate, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. At the free-throw line, they hit 82.4%, going 14 for 17.</p> <p>Jaylon Johnson led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 53.8% overall. Reggie Bass matched him at 53.8% shooting, adding 19 points. Matthew Sells was efficient from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 12 points.</p><p>Even with Tennessee Tech giving up 73 points, their defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 16% shooting on 3/18 from three-point range. However, the Golden Eagles struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing 54% shooting on 28/51 from inside the arc.</p> <p>Tennessee Tech also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8 attempts, shooting 50% from the stripe. The Golden Eagles gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Holy Cross as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</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 -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Loyola Maryland Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Loyola Maryland fell to 4-6 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to DePaul on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, the Greyhounds failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>DePaul jumped out to a 44-26 lead at halftime, and while Loyola Maryland scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p><p>NJ Benson and Jacob Theodosiou both scored 22 points in Loyola Maryland's recent game, with Theodosiou shooting 90% from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Benson added 17 rebounds and shot 71.4% overall.</p> <p>As a team, the Greyhounds shot 44.4% from the field, hitting 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%) and 11-of-20 from the free-throw line (55%). They finished with 15 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, posting an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>Despite Loyola Maryland's defense giving up 84 points, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5/24, a 20% success rate. However, their defense struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Maryland's opponent went 17/23, converting 73% of their attempts. The Greyhounds also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Crusaders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 6-5 on the season after a 78-70 road win over Siena on Friday, December 20th. The Crusaders entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-23 at halftime, Holy Cross exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game ended at 148, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks to hitting 15 of 29 threes at a 51.7% clip, while struggling inside the arc, shooting just 38.5% on twos.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 20 points. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats connecting on 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, the Crusaders allowed 57% shooting, as their opponents went 23/40 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. The Crusaders also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 66%.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Hatters and Royals game? Catch the action at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the Royals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Queens (NC) is favored by -8.5 vs. Stetson in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS QUEENS (NC) ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curry Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-66 in favor of the Hatters.</li><li>Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</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>Will the Hatters Win in Charlotte?</h3><p>Stetson's season continued its rough start with an 85-45 loss to Florida on Sunday, dropping the Hatters to 0-11. Despite being +39 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 46-27 at halftime, Stetson managed just 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The combined score of 130 points came in well under the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Stetson's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 45 points on 26.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 29.4%, and they hit only 3 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing with a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage.</p> <p>Alijah Martin and Will Richard were the bright spots, with Martin scoring 18 points and Richard adding 17 on 72.7% shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. also contributed 12 points, hitting 80% of his shots and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Stetson's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hatters gave up 26 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponent.</p><h3>Will the Royals Win at Curry Arena?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Queens (NC) fell to 5-6 on the season after an 80-62 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday, December 21st. The Royals were significant underdogs at +27.5 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 38-33 at halftime, Queens was outscored 42-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 152 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, the Queens (NC) Royals put up 62 points, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and connected on 35.5% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes on 31 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 5 of 11, or 45.5%.</p> <p>Sean Pedulla led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall, though he was just 1 of 4 from three. Maban Jabriel added 15 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Royals dished out 19 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Queens (NC) gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 31 of 65 shots. Inside the arc, the Royals allowed 63% shooting, as the opponent connected on 24 of 38 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Queens (NC) held the opposition to 25% shooting, as they made just 7 of 27 attempts. The Royals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 shots for 78%.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Queens (NC) Royals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (+764) will travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-1288) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 226.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City is currently favored by 15 points and has won two straight games. San Antonio is 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-59, while Oklahoma City is 3rd in the West at 54-25.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -15</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-99 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Spurs Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>San Antonio's road ATS record is 22-18 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last six road games. Overall, they are 42-37 ATS and have an ATS record of 36-35 as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 71 of their 79 games. As the underdog, they are 14-57 straight-up and 36-35 vs. the spread. Today, they are 15-point underdogs.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Spurs beat the Grizzlies 102-87. They were favored by 5.5 points going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 216.5.</p>

<p>The average combined scoring total in Spurs games this season is 230.9 points, and their games have averaged an O/U line of 231.9. So far, their O/U record for the season is 40-38-1.</p>

<p>San Antonio's overall record this season is 20-59, which is 15th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 7-23 and 13-36 against the West.</p><p>The Spurs are one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 3rd in pace at 101.1 possessions per game. However, they are just 22nd in scoring at 112.1 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 110.5 points per game.</p>

<p>San Antonio's offense has been strong in terms of assists, as they are 2nd in the league at 29.9 per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 25th in the league at 46%. They are also below average in free throw attempts, ranking 27th at 20 per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 17th in made threes at 12.6 per game. However, they have struggled with their three-point shooting percentage, ranking 27th at 34%. Inside the arc, San Antonio is hitting 54% of their shots, which is 19th in the league.</p><p>On defense, the Spurs are ranked 24th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 64.6% of their games. Opponents are hitting 55.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.3% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Are Oklahoma City Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last three games, the Thunder have covered the spread as the favorite, and they are favored by 15 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite this season is 32-26, and they have gone 44-14 straight-up as the favorite.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's O/U record this season is 43-35-1, and their games have averaged 233.1 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 226.5, and 58 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Kings by a score of 112-105. The O/U line for that game was 227.5, and they covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>The Thunder are currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 54-25. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 34-16 and 12-4 in the Northwest Division. </p>

<p>At home, the Thunder have an average scoring margin of +11.2 points per game. Their overall home record is 30-8, and they have won their last two games at home. On the road, their ATS record is 20-21, and they are 24-14 ATS at home.</p><p>At home, the Thunder are averaging 122.7 points per game, which is 3rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in the league in scoring at 119.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Oklahoma City is 2nd in the NBA at 49%.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Thunder are 10th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 2nd in three-point percentage but 16th in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 67.1% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 13th in the league at 26.9 per game.</p><p>At present, the Thunder's defense is ranked 13th, allowing 113.4 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Thunder defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.3% while allowing 36.8% from downtown.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and High Point is favored by -7.5 vs. Radford in a Big South conference matchup.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like Radford 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>Will the Highlanders Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Radford dropped to 8-5 on the season after a 74-48 road loss to South Carolina on Sunday. The Highlanders, who were +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Radford led 36-30 at halftime but managed just 12 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Radford struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points with a 34.5% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit only 16.7% from three-point range, making 2 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>Jamarii Thomas led the way with 18 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Collin Murray-Boyles added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while TJ NeSmith contributed 14 points and 5 boards. Nick Pringle was perfect from the field, hitting his only shot and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Radford's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford's opponents hit 9 of 30 threes, shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 92% success rate. Radford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for High Point as Home Favorites</h3><p>High Point’s season record fell to 10-3 after a 77-74 home loss to Norfolk State on Sunday. Entering the game as -9 favorites, the Panthers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>High Point trailed 39-34 at halftime but outscored Norfolk State 40-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>High Point's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field. They struggled inside, hitting only 21.1% of their two-point attempts, but found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 of 36 threes for 41.7%.</p> <p>Chase Johnston led the way from deep, hitting 8 threes at a 61.5% clip, while Brian Moore Jr. scored 33 points, shooting 61.9% overall. The Panthers also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.</p><p>Even with High Point's defense holding their opponent to 34% shooting, they still gave up 77 points. The Panthers allowed 15 threes on 36 attempts, with the other team shooting just 21% from two-point range (4/19).</p> <p>High Point sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 21 free throws (63%). The Panthers also struggled on the boards, giving up 20 offensive rebounds.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Lightning and Sharks are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks will host the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Lightning are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>With the Lightning being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Lightning.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Lightning Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 20-12-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early, but the defense couldn't hold up, allowing seven unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the loss kept them from covering.</p> 

<p>Tampa Bay scored first, with Brandon Hagel finding the net at 13:11 in the first period. They added another goal at 11:58 in the first, but the Jets responded with seven straight goals. The Lightning managed to tie the game at 4-4 in the third period, but the Jets pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay, netting his 7th goal of the season. Brayden Point followed with his 8th goal, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov rounded out the scoring with his 10th goal, unassisted in the third period.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added a third goal in the second, and their final goal came with 13:09 left in the game, tying the score at 4-4.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning struggled late, allowing four goals in the third period, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with a save percentage of 84.4% on 32 shots from the Jets.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped them to 11-23-6 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sharks took the lead early in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks tied it up later in the period and went ahead in the third. Mikael Granlund scored for San Jose to even things up, but Vancouver responded with a goal at 19:34 in the third to secure the win.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist, and William Eklund added his 7th assist on Granlund’s third-period goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after surrendering a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Chicago is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -170 compared to the Nationals, who are at +141. Today's Cubs vs. Nationals matchup has an over/under line of 8 runs, and the game will be televised on MASN.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga will start for the Cubs, while the Nationals are sending Jake Irvin to the mound. Chicago is 68-66 this season, while the Nationals are 61-73. Washington is currently on a two-game winning streak, and they are 4th in the NL East, while the Cubs are 2nd in the NL Central.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -170</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Friday, August 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is coming off a big 14-10 win over the Pirates to close out their series. The Cubs were the +143 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things really got away from the Pirates in the 2nd inning, as the Cubs scored five runs in the inning. Pittsburgh's offense scored their only run in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks got the start for the Cubs but only lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs. Christian Bethancourt was the Cubs' most effective reliever, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. The Cubs also had a big json from Porter Hodge, who picked up the win out of the bullpen.</p><p>Chicago is 68-66 overall and is 9.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs have won three straight games, and they are 20-26 against other teams in the NL Central. Their three-game winning streak has come on the road, where they are 32-37 this season.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Cubs are 34-32 when favored and 11-10 when favored on the road. Chicago has won four straight series, and they are 19-21-3 in series this year. Their overall series winning streak is four, and they have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>The Cubs have been a profitable team against the run line this season, going 66-68 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 41-28 against the run line. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and have a scoring margin of 0.0 runs per game on the road.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are on the road today to face the Washington Nationals. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Cubs' games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 61-68. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-16-1. The over has hit in three straight games for the Cubs.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Nationals on the road. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 10-3 with an ERA of 3.08. In his 24 appearances, Imanaga has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 8.98 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his most recent outing, Imanaga picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. Opponents are batting .230 off Imanaga this season.</p><p>Over the past six games, Seiya Suzuki has been on fire for the Cubs, going 13/28 (.464) with three homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .278 with 19 home runs, which is the 2nd most on the team. Ian Happ is the Cubs' top power threat, as his 23 homers are the most on the team and 14th in the league. He also leads the team with 74 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Cubs are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, the Cubs are batting .239, and their team on-base percentage of .315 is 11th in the league.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Yankees, the Nationals closed out the series with a 5-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at +186. Offensively, the Nationals scored their five runs on json0 hits and only hit one home run.</p>

<p>MacKenzie Gore put together a good start for the Nationals, going six innings and giving up just two runs on six hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Washington will host the Cubs with an overall record of 61-73, and they trail the Phillies by 18 games in the NL East. Currently, they are in 4th place in the division and are 18-20 in the division. The Nationals have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Yankees with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 32-34 compared to 29-39 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 49-62 this season, and they have won two straight as the underdog. The Nationals are 12-11 when favored this year, and their overall series record is 18-22-3.</p><p>Washington is 36-30 against the run line at home this season, and the Nationals are 40-28 against the run line on the road. Washington is 11-12 against the run line as the favorite and 65-46 against the run line as the underdog. The Nationals' average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.6.</p><p>Washington's games have had an average run total of 8.9 this season, and the over/under record is 64-65. When the line is set at 8 runs, the record is 8-8-1. The over has hit in 68.7% of their games this season, and the under has hit in 18.7%. The under has hit in their last six games.</p><p>Jake Irvin gets the start for the Nationals today and comes in with a record of 9-10 and an ERA of 3.80. So far this season, he has made 27 starts, and opponents are batting .239 off the right-hander. In his 27 appearances, Irvin has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 7.48 strikeouts per nine innings. Irvin most recently faced the Braves, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had gone six innings in back-to-back starts.</p><p>Washington's offense has been a below-average unit this season, averaging just 4.2 runs per game. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and isolated power. However, the Nationals do have a team batting average of .245, which is 11th in the league. Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams have been the team's top power threats so far, with Garcia Jr. leading the team with 63 RBIs and Abrams leading the team with 18 homers.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Jacob Young has gone 9/20 for the Nationals, with one home run and five runs scored. Jose Tena has also gone deep twice in his last six games, but he is batting just .250 over that stretch. Lane Thomas and Juan Yepez are currently on hitting streaks for the Nationals.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/30/24

<p>The 49ers and Cardinals will face off on Sunday, January 5th at 4:25 ET on FOX. The Cardinals are favored at -207 on the money line and -4 on the point spread. This week 18 NFC West matchup has an over/under line set at 42.5 points. The game is being played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS ARIZONA CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 20 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Cardinals to win, our ATS pick is to take the 49ers at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The 49ers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 6-10 record, the 49ers have dropped three straight games, including a 40-34 loss to the Lions in week 17. San Francisco was unable to take advantage of being at home, and they also failed to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. The combined scoring of 74 points easily surpassed the 50-point line, marking the 49ers’ second straight over.</p> <p>Heading into week 18, the 49ers rank 8th in our power rankings despite having a -1.5 scoring margin. They are 5-11 against the spread and have lost three straight ATS. San Francisco has a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs or winning the NFC West.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the 49ers are 12th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 22.8 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in yards per game (372.6) and 4th in passing yards per game (246), despite being 24th in passing attempts. On the ground, San Francisco ranks 14th in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game (126.6). They are 9th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 42.9% success rate, and 23rd in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 377 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 17, completing 27 of 35 passes, but he also had 2 interceptions. Ricky Pearsall led the team with 8 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown, while Isaac Guerendo had 34 rushing yards on 9 carries. San Francisco scored on all 5 of their red zone trips and converted 62.5% of their 3rd-down attempts against the Lions.</p><p>In the 49ers' 40-34 loss to the Lions, their defense allowed 287 passing yards on 26 completions. The 49ers gave up three passing touchdowns and allowed the Lions to complete 76.5% of their passes. On the ground, the 49ers allowed 152 rushing yards on 33 attempts, with Detroit averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. San Francisco also struggled on third downs, allowing the Lions to convert 64.3% of their third down attempts. The 49ers did have two sacks in the game.<p></p><h3>Are The Cardinals Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 18 with a 7-9 record, the Cardinals are 15th in our power rankings and have a -0.1 scoring margin. They have lost two straight, including a 36-30 loss to the Panthers in week 16 and a 13-9 loss to the Rams in week 17. Arizona was a 6.5-point underdog against LA but managed to cover the spread despite the loss.</p> <p>With no playoff chances, the Cardinals will look to end the season on a high note when they host the 49ers in week 18. Arizona is 10-6 against the spread this year, including a 7-2 record as an underdog. Their O/U record is 7-8-1, with their games averaging 44.2 points compared to a 46.8-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Cardinals sit 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.1 points per game, and 11th in total offense with 356.1 yards per game. Arizona has leaned on the run game, ranking 7th in rushing yards per game (143.8) on 27.2 attempts per contest. On 3rd down, they are converting 43.4% of the time, which is 7th-best in the league.</p> <p>In week 17, Kyler Murray threw for 321 yards on 33/48 passing, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions in a loss to the Rams. He was sacked 4 times. Trey McBride led the team with 12 catches for 123 yards, while Michael Carter had 70 rushing yards on 13 carries. Arizona struggled to score, managing only 9 points, all in the second half.</p><p>In their 13-9 loss to the Rams, the Cardinals' defense held the Rams to just 3.1 yards per attempt on 22 rushes, totaling 68 yards. Arizona also limited the Rams to 189 passing yards on 17 completions, with a 53.1% completion percentage. However, they were unable to record any sacks and lost the quarterback hit differential by -4.<p></p>The Cardinals' defense was solid on third downs, allowing the Rams to convert just 40% of their third down attempts. Despite this, the Cardinals' offense struggled, and the team as a whole was unable to come out with a win.</p>

San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Betting on today's Bobcats and Thundering Herd game? Catch the action at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV, as the Thundering Herd hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, Texas State is favored bt -1.5 vs. Marshall. The over/under for the game is 144.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cam Henderson Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Thundering Herd.</li><li>Not only will Marshall 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 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Defense Show Up in Huntington?</h3><p>Texas State fell to 6-5 on the season after an 80-72 home loss to UT Arlington on Sunday. The Bobcats, who were -6.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Texas State led 39-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 48 to the Mavericks. This second-half collapse was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>Texas State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 28 of 35 free throws, good for 80%.</p> <p>Diante Smith led the way with 24 points, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Tyrel Morgan added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Lance Ware contributed 19 points and 12 boards.</p><p>Even though Texas State held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. Most of the damage came from the free-throw line, where their opponent hit 28 of 35 attempts, shooting 80%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% success rate. They also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Thundering Herd Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marshall dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 73-59 road loss to Elon on Saturday, December 28th. They entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Marshall trailed 37-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 36. The Thundering Herd will look to bounce back as they continue their season.</p><p>Marshall's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 59 points on 30.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.3%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-30 from deep.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 18 offensive rebounds and dish out 14 assists. Nick Dorn led the way, scoring 29 points and hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Mikal Dawson added 24 points, connecting on 5 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Marshall's defense gave up 73 points while holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, hitting 8 of their 24 three-point attempts. Marshall also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 76% success rate.</p>

Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Eagles and Midshipmen are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Midshipmen will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. In this Patriot League matchup, American is favored bt -3.5 vs. Navy. The over/under for the game is 139.5 points.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes in Annapolis?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>American’s season record fell to 4-7 after a 96-93 loss to UMBC on Sunday. The Eagles, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 189 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-40 at halftime, American scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>American's offense put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 35.5% of their threes, going 11-for-31, and hit 56.5% of their two-point attempts, finishing 26-for-46 inside the arc. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 8 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Matt Rogers led the way with 33 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and 2-for-3 from three-point range. Marcus Banks Jr. added 28 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, while Ace Valentine contributed 17 points and a team-high 9 assists.</p><p>American’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 46 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, American’s defense gave up 11 threes on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws. On the boards, American allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-10 with an 82-76 loss to William & Mary on Sunday. The Midshipmen were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 41-33 at halftime, Navy put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 158 just missed the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, thanks in part to hitting 43.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 18 of 24 shots, good for 75%.</p> <p>Keller Boothby, Gabe Dorsey, and Austin Benigni each scored 16 points, with Boothby hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Noah Collier and Donovan Draper added 14 points each, with Draper going 2 for 2 from three-point range. Aidan Kehoe contributed 11 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 82 points, Navy's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Navy's defense allowed 13 threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They did manage to limit free-throw damage, with their opponent hitting just 7 of 14.</p>

American Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Coyotes and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and Kansas City is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. South Dakota.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will South Dakota Be The Talk of Swinney Recreation Center?</h3><h3>South Dakota Coyotes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Coyotes dropped to 6-6 on the season after a 98-81 road loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, South Dakota managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>South Dakota trailed 60-39 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Santa Clara 42-38 in the second half. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the over/under line of 168.5.</p><p>South Dakota put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%, with a 51% success rate on two-pointers (25/49) and just 23.8% from beyond the arc (5/21). They also hit 72.7% of their free throws, going 16/22 from the line.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 57.1% from three-point range (4/7). Johnny O'Neil was also efficient, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from deep (4/6), finishing with 15 points and 6 assists. The Coyotes dished out 18 assists as a team and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><p>South Dakota's defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponent shot 65% on two-pointers, hitting 26 of 40 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota allowed 13 threes on 34 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Kansas City as Home Favorites</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 4-7 on the season with a 73-66 home win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Roos entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Kansas City led 35-33 at halftime and outscored the Buccaneers 38-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, thanks to hitting 52.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 20 of 22 for a 90.9% rate.</p> <p>Quimari Peterson led the way with 30 points, shooting 56.2% overall, while Jamar Brown added 22 points, hitting 60% of his shots. Cameron Faas and Babacar Diallo were efficient as well, both shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Even with Kansas City allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end. They gave up 46% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 21 of their 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas City allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. The Roos also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 90% success rate.</p>