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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Demons. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Demons at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. Get ready to place your bets! North Alabama is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Northwestern State. The over/under for the game is set at 145 points.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Alabama Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Alabama picked up a 74-62 road win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, November 23rd. The Lions entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>North Alabama led 37-32 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 37 points in the 2nd half while holding the Warhawks to 30 points.</p><p>North Alabama's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. They hit 56.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.9% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%.</p> <p>Daniel Ortiz led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three-point range. Jalen Bolden and Corneilous Williams each added 16 points, with Williams shooting 87.5% from the field. Jerry Ngopot contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, while the team grabbed 11 offensive boards and dished out 11 assists.</p><p>North Alabama's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team made 22 of 41 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Alabama held their opponents to 27% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 11 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 9 free throws for 60%. North Alabama allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northwestern State Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern State dropped to 0-1 on the season after a 65-63 loss to Louisiana-Monroe on Friday. The Demons were -4.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Northwestern State trailed 28-24 at halftime but put up 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Addison Patterson and Tyreese Watson each scored 16 points, with Patterson also dishing out 8 assists. The Demons recorded 18 assists as a team, but managed only 4 offensive rebounds and shot 55.6% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Northwestern State giving up 65 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 9 free-throw attempts, of which only 5 were converted. The Demons also limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 4 second-chance opportunities.</p> <p>Northwestern State's defense struggled inside, allowing their opponent to shoot 58% on two-point attempts (20/34). From beyond the arc, they gave up 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Highlanders. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Highlanders at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have UC Riverside as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Even though we have UC Riverside winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Braves Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alcorn State dropped their road game against Washington on Friday, November 22nd, losing 77-60. The Braves went into the game as +27 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Alcorn State trailed 36-34 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points ended at 137, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Alcorn State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% success rate.</p> <p>Tyler Harris was a standout performer, scoring 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range, while also grabbing 8 rebounds. Zoom Diallo added 15 points and 4 assists, and Keionte Cornelius contributed 13 points, despite shooting just 4 of 14 overall and 3 of 11 from deep.</p><p>Alcorn State's defense gave up 77 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 31%, making 7 of 22 three-point attempts. Alcorn State also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 73%.</p><h3>Can the Highlanders Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside pulled off a 77-75 road win over Colorado State on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Highlanders not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Riverside led 27-26 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 143.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 10 of 24 three-point attempts, hitting 41.7% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%.</p> <p>Barrington Hargress led the way with 31 points and 6 assists, shooting 55% from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 21 points, while Nate Pickens, Nique Clifford, and Kyle Jorgensen each contributed 13 points.</p><p>UC Riverside gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, hitting 25 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders' defense allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 29 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Riverside held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they connected on 10 of 33 three-point attempts. The Highlanders also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%. UC Riverside limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p>

Alcorn State Braves vs UC Riverside Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>ESPN2 is covering the UAB Blazers vs. Memphis Tigers matchup, set to kick off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th. The game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. The Tigers are the heavy favorite with a -14 point spread, and the over/under line is at 62.5 points. Memphis comes in with an 8-2 record, while UAB is 2-7 on the season.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAB Blazers +14</p><p>This game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Memphis Tigers winning this one by a score of 34 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the Memphis Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the UAB Blazers at +14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 62.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UAB Blazers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UAB enters Week 12 against Memphis with a 2-7 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They rank 117th in our power rankings, and their road record stands at 0-4 this season.</p><p></p><p>The Blazers have been favored in two games, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -9.6 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 62.5 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. UAB’s over/under record is 5-2-1, with their games averaging 60.4 points and an average line of 56 points.</p><p>Heading into week 12, UAB’s offense is averaging 25.4 points per game, placing them 61st in the nation. They are ranked 116th in our offensive power rankings. The Blazers have focused on their passing game, ranking 19th in passing attempts, with 37.3 per game, and 23rd in completions, averaging 23.3 per game. They are 42nd in passing yards, with 259.1 per game, and 38th in completion percentage, at 62.5%. However, they have struggled on third downs, converting only 36.2% of their attempts, and their passer rating is 91st nationally.</p> <p>Jalen Kitna leads UAB’s passing attack with 1,502 yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 83. On the ground, the Blazers are averaging 135.8 rushing yards per game. Lee Beebe Jr. has rushed for 596 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Amare Thomas leads the receiving corps with 542 yards and eight touchdowns on 48 receptions.</p><p>UAB's defense has struggled this season, allowing 35 points per game. In their recent game against UConn, they gave up 31 points, surrendering 366 total yards, including 190 rushing yards. UAB also allowed two passing touchdowns but managed to force one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 231.6 rushing yards per game against UAB, while the Blazers rank 11th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 158.7 yards per game through the air.</p><h3>Are The Memphis Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Memphis heads into Week 12 with an 8-2 record, but they have no chance to win the American Athletic title. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible. The Tigers are 5-0 at home this season and have gone 6-2 as the favorite in eight of their ten games.</p> <p></p><p>Memphis has a +10.4 average scoring margin this season, but they are 3-5-1 against the spread. At home, their ATS record is 1-3-1, and they’ve gone 2-5-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 62.5 points. Memphis games have averaged 56.6 points, with their average line at 57.4 points. They are 4-5 against the over/under this season.</p><p>Memphis has leaned heavily on their passing game this season, ranking 4th in passing attempts per game and 7th in completions. They average 270.5 passing yards per game, placing them 15th nationally, and are 27th in scoring, with 33.5 points per game. Heading into week 12, they are ranked 57th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Quarterback Seth Henigan has thrown for 2,691 yards, completing 63.4% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 91. On the ground, Mario Anderson Jr. has rushed for 977 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Roc Taylor leads the receivers with 710 yards on 50 catches.</p><p>Memphis's defense has allowed 23.1 points per game this season, ranking 56th nationally. In their recent game against Rice, they gave up 20 points, including 246 passing yards and two touchdowns. Rice ran the ball 22 times for 123 yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 237.9 passing yards per game against Memphis, while the defense has held them to 118.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 37th in the country. Memphis faces the 12th fewest rushing attempts in the nation, with just 28.9 per game.</p>

UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

The difference in Monday night's game between the Houston Cougars and Oregon State Beavers is that while a lot of people suspected that Houston, the #2 seed in the Midwest region, might be in this spot, relatively few thought that Oregon State would get past one round of this NCAA Tournament, much less advance to the Elite Eight.

Yet here they are, and we have an intriguing matchup that is set to get underway at 7:15 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">NCAA Tournament - Elite Eight @ Indianapolis</span>
<strong>OREGON STATE BEAVERS vs. HOUSTON COUGARS, 7:15 PM ET (CBS)</strong>

<em>Elite Eight Basketball Betting Odds: Houston -8 / Total 129.5</em>

Oregon State lost to teams like Wyoming and Portland, and sported a record of 11-11 at one point. But it is important to remember that the Beaver team that takes the floor on Monday night is a lot different than the Beaver team that fell to those also-rans.

Whatever sparked the transformation, this is the best this team is playing all season long. We are not so sure they have the kind of marquee talent some of the other remaining teams have, but it is clear that Ethan Thompson is making his case for the all-tournament team.

The 6-5 swingman has made only 27 field goals in this current six-game winning streak. But in these last two games against Oklahoma State and Loyola-Chicago, he has been the main man on offense,with 48 points. And we are going to get back to that in a moment.

We have to admit that Oregon State did not have a banner day shooting the ball against Loyola, as they hit only 41% from the field. The overall offensive numbers haven't been all that sensational for them. And maybe that is what gives Houston backers the idea that their team can apply a vice grip.

The Cougars are now in the top ten when it comes to defending both two-pointers AND three-pointers, which is unusual, because it presents a real dilemma for opponents who are perplexed about how to attack them. And if you aren't a dead-eye shooting team, you can't exploit them.

But all this doesn't necessarily mean OSU can't stay in this contest.

Houston is not a dead-eye shooting team themselves. Certainly they put Quentin Grimes on the floor, and he has made 48% of his three-point attempts over his last twelve games. But on an overall basis, they are not the kind of team that is going to be hitting at a high percentage. They look to get offensive rebounds, which they do at a tremendous rate (39.5%). And that helps generate second-chance points.

But 42% of their field goal attempts come from downtown. It was right around that percentage against Syracuse, and they went 7-for-26. So BetAnySports patrons should know that they can be neutralized from that standpoint.

And that is exactly what the Beavers have been doing to people. Over the last six games, OSU has surrendered just 24% from beyond the three-point line. They've been pretty consistent in that regard. And these were good teams they went against - UCLA, Oregon and Colorado in the Pac-12 tournament, as well as Tennessee, Oklahoma State and Loyola-Chicago in the Big Dance.

So they are fully equipped to keep Houston's three-point shooters under control.

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson's strategy was to shut down Syracuse's hottest shooter and let someone else beat him. As a result, Buddy Boeheim made just one out of nine three-point attempts in the Orange's 46-point effort.

We absolutely concede that Thompson is going to be the focus of Houston's defensive efforts. But it is critical to point out that Thompson did the most damage in these last two games not from the field but from the free throw line, where he hit 23 of 24 shots.

Because of OSU's defensive emergence, we are not expecting Houston to pick up and run away with this one, so the Beavers offer some value plus the points. But the better play here might be the UNDER, since neither team "minds the grind" and both figure to be low-octane.

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<p>Merrill Kelly will get the start for the Diamondbacks (70-67, 36-34 home) as they host the Rockies (50-86, 21-48 away) at Chase Field. The Rockies will give the starting nod to Peter Lambert. Check out my prediction for game one of this NL West matchup between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies +207</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 4:10 ET on Monday, September 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Diamondbacks have gone just 2-3 in their last five home games.</li><li>The Diamondbacks have been struggling of late, having lost each of their last two straight games.</li><li>Merrill Kelly has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 5.17 over his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>The Rockies' record of 50-86 has them ranked 5th in the NL West. So far, they have a below .500 series record of 14-25-3. This season, they have gone 29-38 at home and 21-48 on the road.</p><p><p>Starter Peter Lambert has had a rocky start to the 2023 season, with an overall record of 3-5 in 23 appearances. His ERA stands at 4.95, while his K/9 is 7.55 and his FIP is 5.32. Opponents have a .322 OBP against him this year.</p></p><p>The Rockies were unable to come away with a victory in Lambert's last outing, as they fell 3-1 to the Braves. The right-hander pitched five frames, surrendering three earned runs on nine hits.</p><p>For the season, the Rockies' offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 5th in the league in scoring, with a total of 26 runs. Overall, Colorado's team batting average is .249, putting them 10th in the MLB.</p><p>Nolan Jones has been a key contributor to the Rockies' offense this season, having hit 14 home runs. Most recently, he has gone deep in one of the team's last five games. Additionally, his batting average stands at .282.</p><h3>WILL THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Diamondbacks have put together a record of 70-67 and are 2nd in the NL West, putting them 14.5 games out of first place. Arizona's overall series record sits at 23-17-4. On the road, they have gone 34-33 and 36-34 at home.</p><p><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to starter Merrill Kelly, who has an overall record of 10-6. In 24 appearances, his ERA is 3.31 with a K/9 of 9.36 and a FIP of 3.93, as well as an OBP of .290.</p></p><p>Merrill Kelly had a tough outing in his last start, surrendering seven runs on 12 hits over five innings in a loss to the Dodgers.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 7 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 15th in home runs and 11th in slugging percentage. Overall, Arizona is averaging 4.7 runs per game (13th).</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been bolstered by the offensive performance of Corbin Carroll in 2023. He has a .282 batting average, driving in 66 runs and hitting 24 home runs so far this season.</p>

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