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<p>Betting on today's Golden Panthers and Roadrunners game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Roadrunners hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, FIU is favored by -1 against Bakersfield. The over/under for the game is 147.5 points.</p><h3>FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bakersfield Roadrunners +1</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Not only will Bakersfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Panthers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>FIU’s season hit a bump on Monday, November 18th, with a 75-70 loss to Howard. The Golden Panthers, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 35-35 tie at halftime, FIU was outscored 40-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 156 O/U line.</p><p>FIU's offense managed 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 29 attempts for a 17.2% rate, while connecting on 60% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Cameron Shockley-Okeke was a standout, scoring 21 points in 23 minutes, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 87.5% overall. Anwar Gill contributed 6 assists, and the team finished with 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>FIU's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, FIU's opponents hit 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 76% clip. FIU gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Bakersfield Secure A Victory as Home 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 in this one.</p> 

<p>After leading 38-33 at halftime, the Roadrunners tightened up defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The game’s total points (130) fell under the O/U line of 150.</p><p>The Roadrunners put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% of their attempts.</p> <p>Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 56 points, Bakersfield allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field on 30 of 65 attempts. The Roadrunners' defense struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 49% from inside the arc, going 24 for 49.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense allowed 6 made threes on 16 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 50%. The Roadrunners gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Golden Griffins. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Griffins at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Brown is the -8.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canisius. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Griffins.</li><li>Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 3-1 on the season with an 89-70 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. The Bears, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Brown led 39-35 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Sacred Heart to 35. The game’s total points of 159 went over the O/U line of 146.</p><p>Brown's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 69.1%. They connected on 46.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 15 of 32 from deep, and were even better inside, shooting 69.6% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Alexander Lesburt Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 from three-point range. Kino Lilly Jr. added 20 points and 6 assists, while Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and grabbing 11 rebounds. Brown also dished out 27 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Brown giving up 70 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts. The Bears also gave up 15 threes, with the other team hitting 46% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Brown sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Bears managed to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Canisius?</h3><p>Canisius faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, falling 108-37 to Maryland on the road. Entering the game as +31 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Maryland dominated from the start, leading 59-14 at halftime. Canisius managed 23 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>Canisius struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 37 points on 25.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.1%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-25 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Golden Griffins managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists in the game. Julian Reese was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds in 19 minutes of action.</p><p>Canisius had a tough time defensively, giving up 108 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 73% of their two-point shots, going 30/41.</p> <p>From three-point range, Canisius held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 9 threes made on 31 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 of those for 84%. Canisius gave up 16 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Brown Bears vs Canisius Golden Griffins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Sabres come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES 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 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>The Sabres enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Sabres Chances on the Road</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres’ record stands at 10-9-1. Buffalo’s defense held Detroit scoreless in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. Buffalo’s only goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored short-handed in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the only goal, his 5th of the season. Tuch's goal came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after giving up two power-play goals in their last game against the Red Wings. Both goals came in the second period, with the first at the 7:49 mark and the second at 14:38. Despite those setbacks, the Sabres' defense held strong in the third period, not allowing a goal. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Sharks Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 6-12-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose, as underdogs on the puck line, kept the game under the total of 6.5 goals. The Sharks held a lead twice in the game, but Vancouver scored the winning goal with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>Nico Sturm opened the scoring at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks responded with a goal at 5:19 in the same period. San Jose took the lead again in the third period with a goal from Mikael Granlund at 18:43, but Vancouver tied it up and then scored the game-winner at 19:34.</p><p>San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>San Jose recorded 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 16. William Eklund earned his 7th assist on Granlund’s goal, and Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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Golf is a saving grace for both the DFS and betting communities to say the least right now. Gamblers from all over are flocking to golf contests and the golf section of the sportsbook. With another strong field on hand for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, expect another influx of golf enthusiasts, new and old, to the markets.

Unfortunately, fans won’t be there in Cromwell, CT for this tournament. This is one of the top events for attendance on the PGA Tour, but that could also make things interesting if the PGA Tour decides to make the rough a little more penal this week. It hasn’t been at all through the first two weeks.

What we look for at BangTheBook in this weekly DFS article are value plays. It isn’t hard to plug in Rory and DeChambeau and Simpson and Rahm and Koepka into your roster. The problem is that you run out of salary cap funds real fast when you do that. As such, our goal is to find cheap plays with high upside to help you fill out that lineup.

So, we’ll take the salaries from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/draftkings"><strong>DraftKings</strong> </a>and try to do that for this week’s Travelers Championship:

<strong>Brian Harman ($7,600) – </strong>We start with the Swingin’ Southpaw from Georgia, Brian Harman, who actually ranks 125th in the Official World Golf Ranking, so maybe his price is a little bit high this week. Left-handed ball flights tend to work really well at this course. Just ask three-time winner Bubba Watson. Or, you could ask Harman, who has finished in the top 10 three times in the last five years. Harman has finished 28th and 23rd in the two events since golf’s return. He did everything well last week at Harbour Town except for a few errant tee shots. This is a course that should help him with those. In 30 career rounds here, Harman is 13rd in Course History Index per DataGolf with +1.4 SG: Total when adjusted for field strength.

<strong>Max Homa ($7,000) – </strong>Max Homa did a lot of things well last week at Harbour Town. He only finished 41st, but was 12th in SG: T2G according to DataGolf. Homa’s problem was that he was awful with the putter. That hasn’t been a problem for him most of the season, as he ranks just outside the top 40 overall in SG: Putting. Homa missed the cut here at 1-under last year, but was actually one of the better players in SG: Approach. If he’s rolling his putts well and he’s able to hit the green, he is a player that can put up some very good numbers given how the other parts of his game are going.

<strong>Doc Redman ($6,700) – </strong>Doc Redman seemed to have found something last week. After opening with a 72, he shot a second-round 66 to make the cut and then went 65-67 over the weekend. Redman actually finished in the red in SG: Putting, but was excellent tee-to-green and on approach. To this point, he’s shot six of eight rounds at even par or better since the return and ranks in the top 25 this season in driving accuracy. The 22-year-old is still finding his way, but he’s been excellent off the tee and on approach and will get better in the putting department as the year goes along. With his T2G skills, he has a chance to rack up some points.

<strong>Matthew NeSmith ($6,600) – </strong>I usually list these by salary to make it easy, but Matthew NeSmith is my favorite pick of the week. NeSmith isn’t a long hitter, but this isn’t a course that punishes guys that are short off the tee. He ranks 38th in driving accuracy and 45th in SG: Putting. He’s 16th in GIR%. Last week, NeSmith was actually in the top 20 in SG: T2G, but it was his putter that actually failed him. He was seventh in SG: Approach. NeSmith really did it all except putt last week and that is usually one of the stronger parts of his game. This will be his first start here, but that doesn’t worry me.

<strong>Joseph Bramlett ($6,600) – </strong>Joseph Bramlett has finished in the top five each of the last two weeks on the Korn Ferry Tour. Now he returns to the PGA Tour for the Travelers. Bramlett missed the cut at the Honda Classic back in late February, but he played well with a T9 at the Puerto Rico Open and finished in the top 20 at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Bramlett has been a birdie machine the last couple of weeks in the Korn Ferry. He’s been peppering fairways and racking up GIRs. Obviously the PGA Tour is a bit tougher and the courses are more challenging, but good form can take you a long way right now with so many players trying to find theirs.

Golf DFS Picks: The 2020 Travelers Championship

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The Vegas Golden Knights are the biggest favorites in the first round of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. They did what they had to do in the Qualifying Round in order to take down the top seed and their prize is the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks pulled off the 12 vs. 5 upset in the Qualifying Round over the Edmonton Oilers. They’ll have to pull off an upset of much greater magnitude to advance to the next level.
<h3><strong><u>Series Schedule</u></strong></h3>
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10:30 p.m.: Blackhawks @ Golden Knights

Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m.: Blackhawks @ Golden Knights

Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.: Golden Knights @ Blackhawks

Sunday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m.: Golden Knights @ Blackhawks

*Tuesday, Aug. 18, TBD: Blackhawks @ Golden Knights

*Thursday, Aug. 20, TBD: Golden Knights @ Blackhawks

*Saturday, Aug. 22, TBD: Blackhawks @ Golden Knights

The Blackhawks and Golden Knights will get started late on Tuesday night, but their other games will be at a more reasonable hour for Blackhawks fans and those around the globe that were captivated by Vegas’s inaugural season playoff run and simply became fans as a result.

One potential back-to-back has been thrown in as a wrinkle for every series, but the fact that it falls on Games 3 and 4, which could be potential swing games in the series, could come into play.
<h3><strong><u>Series Odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></u></strong></h3>
Chicago Blackhawks +280

Vegas Golden Knights -350
<h3><strong><u>Chicago</u></strong><strong><u> Blackhawks</u></strong></h3>
The Blackhawks might have lucked out in the Qualifying Round. Edmonton’s problem most of the season was a lack of depth. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl got their points all season long, but Edmonton had just gotten the roster close to where they wanted it when the pandemic shut everything down. It was a team built on speed and transition. Those things get out of sync with long layoffs and the Blackhawks, who were a pretty good offensive team in their own right, simply scored more goals than the Oilers.

Chicago faces a very big uphill climb here. The Blackhawks allowed the second-most high-danger scoring chances in the NHL with 728. They had 614 of their own, which ranked 12th. The problem is that the Vegas Golden Knights led the NHL in high-danger chances at 5-v-5 and did so by a large margin.

On the plus side for Chicago, Vegas only had 150 goals at 5-v-5, which ranked 10th, so they squandered far too many of those opportunities. That might be enough for Corey Crawford and Company to hang around for a bit. Crawford struggled early in the series against the Oilers, but bounced back and played well in Game 3 and Game 4 to help his team advance.

Chicago still has Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Duncan Keith is 36 now and a step slower than he used to be, but a youth infusion with Dominik Kubalik, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Strome really helped the Blackhawks generate a lot of offense with their forwards.
<h3><strong><u>Vegas Golden Knights</u></strong></h3>
Is there a goaltender controversy for VGK? There shouldn’t be. Marc-Andre Fleury held this team back during the regular season with a 2.77 GAA and a .905 SV%. He had a GSAA of -6.50. Malcolm Subban wasn’t any better. Lehner was over 10 GSAA for the Blackhawks and he was a Trade Deadline pickup for the Knights. Lehner stopped 78 of 83 shots to finish the regular season and 56 of 62 shots in the Round Robin.

Vegas only outscored the opposition 150-144 at 5-v-5, but it should have been better. The offense underachieved with a 157 xGF (expected goals for) and the defense should have been a lot better with an xGA (expected goals against) of 122.95. The Knights allowed way more goals than they should have and scored a few fewer goals than they should have.

The advanced metrics crowd loves this team, so the line was definitely set high for that reason and also because Chicago would have been well on the outside of the playoff picture if COVID hadn’t happened. Chicago was the last team to make it in the West and they were six points out when everything shut down.

The Vegas penalty kill was not good during the season. They ranked 27th in that department. Using the xGA formula, Vegas allowed 10 more goals than they should have in those man-down situations. That is another area where Lehner should help dramatically.
<h3><strong><u>Series Prediction</u></strong></h3>
Vegas in 5.

Vegas looked good in the restart, though they did allow seven goals at 5-v-5. It will be tough for them to hit the ground running and look dominant in this series right from the jump against a Chicago team that played very well for the most part against Edmonton. So, I’ll give the Blackhawks a game, but they aren’t good enough defensively to win this series in upset fashion.
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<p>Betting on today's Canucks and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>The Senators enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Vancouver Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks moved to 9-6-3 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 5.</p> 

<p>San Jose scored first, but the Canucks responded with three goals, including the game-winner from Pius Suter with just 26 seconds left. Suter had two goals in the game.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He found the net for the first time at 14:41 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s initial goal tied the game at 1-1.</p><p>Vancouver's defense gave up the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd, but they held on for a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Will Ottawa Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 8-10-1. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter in the third to seal the victory.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense netted three goals in their latest game, with Tim Stützle scoring his 6th of the season on an empty net. Adam Gaudette and Brady Tkachuk each added their 7th goals, with Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play, and they finished with a total of 5 assists.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Rams and Lobos are set to face off at 10:00 ET on CBSS. The Lobos will host the game at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and New Mexico is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Colorado State.</p><h3>COLORADO STATE RAMS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado State Rams +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Colorado State at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Rams Stand a Chance in Albuquerque?</h3><p>Colorado State is 20-6 overall and 8-5 in Mountain West play. The Rams have been much better at home, going 14-1 compared to 5-5 on the road. They have won their last eight games at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Colorado State is 2-3 this season. In their last game, the Rams beat Utah State by a score of 75-55.</p><p>Colorado State's ATS record this season is 15-10, and they are 2-3 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rams have gone 5-5. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-5 this year, and they are 1-4 vs. the spread in their last five road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 155.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Colorado State's games this year (147.3). On the season, the over/under record in their games is 10-14-1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 122 points and their last three OU record is 0-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Colorado State offense ended with 75 points against Utah State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.2% and made 4 threes. Offensively, the Rams hold a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, placing them 30th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 141st in terms of percentage and 138th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Rams' defense is nationally ranked 78th, allowing 67.8 points per game. So far, the Colorado State defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (429th).</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Lobos Chances at Home</h3><p>After starting the season 10-0 at home, New Mexico has lost two straight at home, including their most recent game, 81-70 to San Diego State. Overall, the Lobos are 20-6 this season and 7-5 in Mountain West play.</p>

<p>At home, New Mexico is 10-2 this season, compared to 8-4 on the road. For the season, the Lobos have an average scoring margin of +17.1 points per game at home, compared to +6.2 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite, New Mexico has gone 15-5 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lobos have an ATS mark of 7-3. At home, they are 9-3 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for New Mexico games is 14-10. Today's over/under line of 155.5 is just slightly higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (153.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 83.5 points per game, the New Mexico had a below average performance. They scored 70 points against San Diego State and had a field goal percentage of 35.5%. The team's top scorer is Donovan Dent, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.4, while Jaelen House also carries a PPG average of 15.9 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the New Mexico defense is giving up an average of 71.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Colorado State, the New Mexico defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, New Mexico made 16 free-throws vs. the Lobos.</p>

Colorado State Rams vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24