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<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Explorers game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on None. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>UIC FLAMES VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC dropped a 99-81 decision to James Madison on Thursday, November 21st, in a home game where they entered as +3 underdogs. The Flames not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-41 at halftime, UIC allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UIC put up 81 points, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, with a strong 58.8% on two-pointers (30/51) but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 19 attempts, shooting 63.2%. Bryce Lindsay led the way with 28 points, shooting 90.9% overall and 83.3% from three (5/6). The Flames also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p><p>UIC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, with their opponents hitting 58% of their two-point shots (30/51).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UIC held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts (23%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 (63%). UIC also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will La Salle Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle's season continued with a 72-67 road loss to UC San Diego on Thursday, November 21st. The Explorers entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to their loss.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 58.1% of their free throws, going 18-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 27 points, hitting 5-of-13 from deep, while Corey McKeithan added 21 points, connecting on 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Explorers managed just 6 assists as a team, with McGhie and Nordin Kapic each contributing 2 assists.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, but they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with only 22 made baskets on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers limited their opponent to 36% shooting, as they connected on just 11 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. La Salle gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Sycamores face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Sycamores are hosting the game at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana State as the -16 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +16</p><p>This game will be played at Hulman Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Sycamores.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana State winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State fell to Eastern Kentucky 86-66 on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game where they entered as +6.5 underdogs. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>The Cougars trailed 47-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Chicago State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They hit 36% of their threes (9/25) and 41.7% of their two-point attempts (15/36), while connecting on 64.3% of their free throws (9/14).</p> <p>Gabe Spinelli and Jackson Holt each scored 15 points, with Holt hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Devontae Blanton added 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, while Yvens Paul was perfect from the field, going 5/5 for 11 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 86 points, Chicago State's defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, including 41% on two-point attempts (15/36). They also allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% clip.</p> <p>The Cougars sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 9 free throws (64%). Chicago State limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Sycamores Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State picked up a 94-84 road win over Ball State on Saturday, November 16th. The Sycamores entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-36 at halftime, Indiana State exploded for 58 points in the 2nd half while holding Ball State to 45. The game’s total points reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Indiana State's offense put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 44.4% of their threes (12/27). Their effective field goal percentage was 60.7%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 26 of 29 attempts (89.7%).</p> <p>Camp Wagner led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while K'mani Doughty was perfect from deep, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 17 points. Samage Teel dished out 11 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Indiana State's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Sycamores allowed 22 field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, Indiana State conceded 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts (45%) and 7 three-pointers on 24 attempts (29%). They also sent their opponent to the line 46 times, where they converted 33 free throws (71%).</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana State Sycamores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Cardinals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -17.5 against Winthrop in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WINTHROP EAGLES VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winthrop Eagles +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Louisville winning straight-up, we like Winthrop at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Winthrop picked up a 77-75 win over North Carolina Central on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Eagles were favored by 10 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Winthrop trailed 40-39 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 35 points while scoring 38 to secure the win.</p><p>Kelton Talford's 22 points and 10 rebounds helped Winthrop to a 77-point performance, shooting 48.1% from the field. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21).</p> <p>Po'Boigh King made 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 18 points, while Nick Johnson added 17 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Winthrop's effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds with 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Winthrop's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 26 of their 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 60% of their two-point shots (20/33).</p> <p>From three-point range, Winthrop held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made just 6 of 21 attempts. The opposing team also went to the line 26 times, making 19 free throws for 73%. Winthrop allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Louisville improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominant 100-68 win over Bellarmine on Tuesday. The Cardinals, who were -30.5 point favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Louisville took control early, leading 48-27 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Louisville's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 54.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.1%, thanks in large part to their 79.3% shooting from two-point range (23/29).</p> <p>Ben Johnson led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Terrence Edwards Jr. added 26 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 57.1% from three. The Cardinals hit 12 threes as a team, shooting 34.3% from deep, and also connected on 18 of 24 free throws (75%).</p><p>Even with Louisville’s defense giving up 68 points, their offense couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity. The Cardinals allowed their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, including a staggering 79% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville’s defense conceded 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 75%.</p>

Winthrop Eagles vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Roadrunners and Eagles game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 131.5 points, with Florida Gulf Coast being favored by -5 over Bakersfield.</p><h3>BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS VS FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -5</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Bakersfield Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Roadrunners picked up a 74-56 win over Fresno State on Saturday, November 16th. Bakersfield, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>They led 38-33 at halftime and held Fresno State to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 themselves. The total points for the game were 130, which fell under the 150-point O/U line.</p><p>Bakersfield put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 6 of 16 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 49% (24/49). However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>The Roadrunners grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 7/13 from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Bakersfield giving up 19 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 56 points. The Roadrunners allowed 46% shooting from the field, with 49% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Roadrunners gave up 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they shot 50%.</p><h3>Will Florida Gulf Coast Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast dropped a close one to Drake, 63-61, on Saturday. Despite being +11 point underdogs, the Eagles kept it tight and covered the spread.</p> <p>FGCU led 31-30 at halftime but were outscored 33-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 124 fell under the O/U line of 130.5.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 12 threes (25%), but they were efficient inside, shooting 62.2% on two-pointers. Overall, they connected on 53.1% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the Eagles with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Zavian McLean contributed 17 points as well.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 20 of their 45 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 14/24, good for 58% on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition went 6/21, connecting on 28% of their attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 17, which is 68%. Florida Gulf Coast allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Lions are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Loyola Marymount is favored by -9 against North Dakota in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +9</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Dakota Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota fell to Notre Dame 75-58 on Tuesday, November 19th. The Fighting Hawks were heavy +18.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 38-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 133 came in under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 35.1% on two-point attempts. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 27 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%.</p> <p>Markus Burton was a standout, scoring 29 points on 13 of 20 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and added 3 assists. The Fighting Hawks managed 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, North Dakota's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field, including a 64% success rate on two-point attempts, hitting 29 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Dakota held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions dropped their recent game to Saint Louis, 77-71, on Saturday. Playing on the road, Loyola Marymount entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the six-point loss.</p> <p>After trailing 42-30 at halftime, the Lions showed resilience by outscoring the Billikens 41-35 in the second half. The total points for the game were 148, which fell short of the 155-point over/under line.</p><p>Loyola Marymount managed just 37.1% shooting from the field in their last game, hitting 23 of 62 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with two-point shooting at 39.4% (13/33) and three-point shooting at 34.5% (10/29). They were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 attempts for a 78.9% success rate.</p> <p>Will Johnston led the way with 27 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Isaiah Swope and Gibson Jimerson each added 23 points, with Jimerson hitting 6 of 10 threes. Alex Merkviladze contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Kellen Thames was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Loyola Marymount giving up 77 points, their defense held the opponent to 44% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed 27 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions' defense allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 for 63%.</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (6-9) will travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets (11-5). The Rockets are currently favored by 12.5 points and are 3rd in the Western Conference, while the Blazers are 13th in the West.</p>

<p>This game can be seen on KATU and the over/under line is set at 223 points.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 173-143 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers fell to 6-9 on the season following a 109-99 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Portland, who entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 208 points fell short of the 222-point O/U line.</p> <p>Portland used a 10-0 run to take control early, but the Thunder responded by winning the 2nd quarter 26-21. The Blazers edged the Thunder 25-23 in the 3rd to pull within a point, but OKC’s 39-point 4th quarter proved too much for Portland, who scored 30 points in the final frame.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their 99-point effort against the Thunder, shooting just 40.5% from the field. However, they connected on 15 threes at a 39.5% clip, with Shaedon Sharpe hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Sharpe led Portland with 21 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara added 14 points each, with Grant scoring 9 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers held the Thunder to 109 points on 44% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc. Portland gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, and 23 in the 3rd, but allowed 39 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Portland sent Oklahoma City to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 attempts. The Trail Blazers recorded 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also finished with 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Rockets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 11-5 this season with a 130-113 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Houston entered the game as -6 point favorites and covered the spread with a +17 point victory.</p> <p>After taking a 30-23 lead in the 1st quarter, the Rockets pulled away by outscoring the Pacers 36-24 in the 3rd. Houston led 98-77 going into the 4th, and while the Pacers outscored them 36-32 in the final period, the Rockets had already built a comfortable lead. The game’s total score of 243 points went over the pre-game line of 232.5 by 10.5 points.</p><p>Alperen Şengün's 31-point, 12-rebound performance on 63.2% shooting led the Rockets to a 130-113 win over the Pacers. Jabari Smith added 23 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Fred VanVleet contributed 18 points and 6 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Şengün scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Smith and VanVleet each added 11 points in the 3rd. The Rockets shot 46.1% from the field and 33.3% from deep, making 12 threes in the victory.</p><p>Defensively, the Rockets were solid in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up just 23 and 24 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 36 points. Overall, they gave up 113 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>One bright spot was their three-point defense, as they held the Pacers to just 5 made threes on 22% shooting. The Rockets also limited the Pacers to 3 offensive rebounds while racking up 16 steals.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Pride and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 131 points, with Houston being favored by -27.5 over Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hofstra Pride +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Hofstra at +27.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Offense Score Enough in Houston?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hofstra’s season continued with a 79-61 road loss to Florida State on Tuesday. The Pride entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Hofstra trailed 32-23 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points (140) fell just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three-point range.</p> <p>Jamir Watkins led the Pride with 17 points, despite shooting just 25% from deep. Jean Aranguren, Malique Ewin, Jaquan Sanders, and KiJan Robinson each added 13 points, with Robinson hitting 50% of his threes and Sanders dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Hofstra's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 54% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of their 31 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hofstra's opponents went 9/26, shooting 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 78% success rate. Hofstra allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Houston Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Houston continued their dominant start to the season with a 91-45 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. The Cougars, playing at home, were -31.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 51-25 at halftime, and kept up the pressure in the second half, outscoring the Ragin' Cajuns 40-20. The combined points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 140.</p><p>Houston put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They hit 43.5% of their threes, going 10-for-23 from deep, while connecting on 46.7% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Cougars shot 70.4%, making 19 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Houston grabbed 18 rebounds, and they dished out 13 assists. Terrance Arceneaux led the team with 14 points, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 25.0% from three. Milos Uzan added 13 points and 5 assists, hitting 55.6% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Houston's defensive efforts, they allowed 45 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. The Cougars gave up 31 made field goals on 68 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent connected on 10 of 23 threes, shooting 43%. They also went to the line 27 times, making 19 free throws for a 70% clip.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Lumberjacks face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with Stephen F. Austin being favored by -7.5 over Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Monmouth at +7.5.</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 Hawks Have What it Takes in Nacogdoches?</h3><p>Monmouth’s season continued with a 72-62 road loss to Youngstown State on Thursday. The Hawks entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Monmouth led 38-29 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 24 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed only 10 assists.</p> <p>Jaret Valencia led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points. The Hawks grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and hit 72.2% of their free throws.</p><p>Monmouth's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Monmouth's opponents went 8/27, shooting 29%. The Hawks also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 shots, a 66% success rate. Monmouth gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Lumberjacks?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin’s season took a hit with a 58-55 home loss to Presbyterian on Thursday, November 21st. The Lumberjacks, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 30-22 at halftime, SFA struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 23.5% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-17 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 40.9% of their attempts, making 9 of 22. Jonah Pierce led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. The Lumberjacks managed only 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 38% shooting. They gave up 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>The Lumberjacks were especially effective at defending the three, where they limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, just 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, but they only converted 9 of those, shooting 40%.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

The Colorado Avalanche didn’t expect to find themselves down 2-0. The Dallas Stars probably didn’t expect to be up 2-0. But, we’ve come to expect the unexpected in 2020 and right now, it is the Avalanche that need to win four out of five over a Stars bunch that seems to be peaking at the right time.

Even still, there aren’t a lot of Stars believers as we head into Game 3 on Wednesday night. Colorado has taken all of the early money and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>BetDSI Sportsbook</strong></a> has the Avalanche installed as a -140 favorite the night before the game. The total is 5.5, but that could be on the rise as well.

The Stars have gotten better goaltending and have gotten a lot more from their offense through the first two games of the series. Dallas has outscored Colorado 7-2 at even strength. Colorado has 39 scoring chances to Dallas’s 33, but Dallas has had 17 high-danger chances to 16 for the Avs. In other words, Dallas is getting the higher-quality looks and has done an incredible job to keep Colorado from getting to the areas that matter the most.

The Avs lost Philipp Grubauer to injury in Game 1 and Pavel Francouz was forced to step in. Grubauer allowed three goals on 10 shots in before exiting the postseason. Francouz has allowed six goals on 46 shots. For the regular season, Francouz actually outplayed Grubauer. He had a .923 SV% and a 2.41 GAA to go with his 13.06 goals saved above average mark. Grubauer had a .916 SV% with a 2.63 GAA and a 6.48 GSAA.

The difference between Francouz and Grubauer has likely been overvalued in media circles, but some in betting circles may prefer the 29-year-old to the 28-year-old. Francouz did not play well in Game 2, but his body of work during the regular season suggests that he should be just fine.

Somebody who has played well to this point is Anton Khudobin. While Ben Bishop’s ceiling is higher than that of Khudobin’s, the difference between the two has been nominal at best to this point. Khudobin has stopped 66 of 71 shots in the first two games and backstopped his bunch to a 2-0 lead.

Eight different goal scorers have lit the lamp for the Stars. Alexander Radulov has three goals and the rest of them have one goal each. The most amazing thing about this series for the Stars is how they’ve cashed in their chances 5-v-5. Only the Detroit Red Wings scored fewer goals 5-v-5 than the Stars during the regular season, but Dallas has found an offensive resurgence in the playoffs. They scored 14 goals 5-v-5 in the series against Calgary.

The Stars have played really well through their two series. Maybe they simply found something that works. They outchanced Calgary 137-100 at 5-v-5 in the first round and had a 53-37 edge in high-danger chances. The fact that they’ve played with Colorado is a testament to how much their offense has suddenly improved.

Dallas has already scored five high-danger goals in the series. That’s as many as they had in six games against Calgary. Colorado needs to figure things out and do so in a hurry. Their top players have shown up in Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen to combine for 11 points in the series and all five of Colorado’s goals, but the depth forwards and the defensemen are getting torched.

The concerning thing for Colorado is that they had the last change in the first two games, got the matchups that they wanted, and their bottom six forwards still buried them. How will they hide them in these two games when Dallas has the last change?

We’ll have to wait and see, but the line move is probably right here on Colorado. This is a circle the wagons game. They’ll have to step it up and play better. They were up 2-0 in Game and gave up two power play goals and then fell apart even further as the period went along. They’ll likely show more resilience here in Game 3.

<strong>Pick: Colorado Avalanche (-140)</strong>
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Game 3 Free Pick & Prediction