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<p>The Tigers and Braves are set to face off at 8:30 ET on None. The Braves will host the game at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Alcorn State is favored by -1.5 vs. Grambling State in a Southwestern Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 8:30 ET on Monday, February 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Alcorn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Grambling State is 9-12 overall and 6-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They have gone 3-10 in non-conference games and are 3-8 on the road this season.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Tigers have gone 3-10 this season. They have won their last three games on the road, and their average margin of defeat on the road is -15.4 points per game.</p><p>Grambling State has an ATS record of 8-10 this season, but they have gone 6-5 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of 6-7 this year and they are 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, Grambling State's ATS record is 6-4 in their last 10 games.</p><p>Grambling State's over/under record for the season is 8-10 and today's line of 135.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (137.1). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. For the season, their games have an average of 133.1 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Tigers' offense finished with 70 points, which is right in line with their current average of 66 points per contest. Kintavious Dozier is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Tra'Michael Moton brings a PPG average of 10.3 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Tigers' defense is nationally ranked 156th, allowing 71.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Grambling State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.2% this season.</p><h3>Will the Alcorn State Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Alcorn State has been much better at home this season, as they are just 3-14 on the road compared to 1-1 at home. They have won three straight games and are 4-3 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Braves have gone 6-4. In their most recent game, they defeated Bethune-Cookman by a score of 70-67.</p><p>Alcorn State has an overall ATS record of 9-10 this season, including a 1-1 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Braves are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Alcorn State is 11-8. Today's over/under line of 135.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (147.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-2.</p><p>In their previous game, the Braves' offense finished with 70 points, which is right in line with their current average of 69.6 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jeremiah Kendall who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.1. Jeremiah Gambrell also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.9.</p><p>The Braves' defense is presently ranked 321st nationally, allowing an average of 81.5 points per contest. Alcorn State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Bethune-Cookman to just 39% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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<p>There will be major Kentucky Derby prep action at Fair Grounds this weekend as the G2 Louisiana Derby headlines the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/horse-racing/">horse racing</a> card. This race is run over 1 3/16 miles, with horses aged three competing for Derby qualifying points. A purse of $1 million is made available to winning connections this weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-louisiana-derby-information">Louisiana Derby Information</h2>



<p>The G2 Louisiana Derby is one of the key prep races for the Kentucky Derby, and is particularly important given that it is run over a slightly longer distance than many races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.</p>



<p>It has been an excellent prep race in terms of finding potential Derby winners, with Black Gold and Grindstone both winning this race on their way to landing the big race at Churchill Downs. Risen Star also won this Grade 2 before landing the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-louisiana-derby-odds">Louisiana Derby Odds</h2>



<p>Track Phantom is listed as the +200 favorite this weekend. Hall of Fame and Catching Freedom could both be among the interesting plays at +475 and +500, respectively. Agate Road is available at +700, with Common Defense and Triple Espresso priced up at +850 and +1000, respectively. Honor Marie and Tuscan Gold are both +1200.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-louisiana-derby-leading-contenders">Louisiana Derby Leading Contenders</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-track-phantom">Track Phantom</h3>



<p>Track Phantom will be a clear favorite in the betting for trainer Steven Asmussen this weekend. The three-year-old will need to prove his stamina this weekend after tiring in the closing stages to finish second in the G2 Risen Star Stakes on his previous effort.</p>



<p>However, he was largely progressive before that effort, winning the Gun Runner Stakes and G3 Lecome Stakes at Fair Grounds. Remains of huge interest this weekend.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-catching-freedom">Catching Freedom</h3>



<p>Catching Freedom represents the Brad Cox this yard, and the three-year-old will have form to find on the market leader. This three-year-old finished back in third in the G2 Risen Star Stakes on his previous effort.</p>



<p>However, he didn’t enjoy the clearest passage, and that could be a factor in his favor to reverse the form this weekend. He was impressive on his stakes debut before that effort, landing the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-agate-road">Agate Road</h3>



<p>Todd Pletcher has won the Louisiana Derby on five previous occasions, and he could have strong claims once again this weekend with Agate Road. Irad Ortiz will take the ride on the three-year-old, who was impressive when finishing second in the G3 Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay on his previous start.</p>



<p>He was a solid performer on the turf last season, but connections could yet point this runner toward the G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on Saturday.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-louisiana-derby-prediction">Louisiana Derby Prediction</h2>



<p>Track Phantom should take all the beating if he settles quicker this weekend, but he still has stamina to prove over this extended trip. At a price, Real Men Violin could be worth a play in exotics for Kenneth McPeek.</p>



<p>The three-year-old was impressive when second in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes last season, and could be very good value for an improved effort after his comeback eighth in the G2 Risen Star last month.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Track Phantom</strong></p>



<p><strong>Exacta Box: Track Phantom/ Real Men Violin</strong></p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Aztecs? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 139 points, with San Diego State being favored by -5.5 at home against Colorado State.</p><h3>COLORADO STATE RAMS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Not only will San Diego State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado State Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Colorado State enters this game as the underdog, as they have gone 2-2 in games where they are not favored this season. They have a 19-5 record overall, including a 7-4 mark in Mountain West Conference play. The Rams have won four straight games, and they are 5-4 on the road this season.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Colorado State defeated San Jose State by a score of 66-47. Over their last 10 road games, the Rams have gone 5-5, and they are 1-2 in their last three road contests. This season, Colorado State has an average scoring margin of +4.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>Colorado State has an overall ATS record of 14-9 this season, including a 5-4 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Rams are 2-2 vs. the spread this year and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in Colorado State's games this season (147.6). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than 139. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 79 points per game, the Colorado State had a below average performance. They scored 66 points against San Jose State and had a field goal percentage of 49%. Rashaan Mbemba led the scoring for the Rams, contributing 13 points. Additionally, Joel Scott chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Rams' defense is ranked 87th in the country at 68.2 points per contest. Colorado State's three-point defense is currently 80th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.6% of their shots vs. Colorado State.</p><h3>Do the Aztecs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>San Diego State is a perfect 11-0 at home this season, and they are favored by 5.5 points against Colorado State. The Aztecs have won two straight games, and they are 18-6 overall.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, San Diego State is 10-0, and they have a scoring margin of +13.2 points per game. For the season, the Aztecs are 14-2 when they are favored, and they have a scoring margin of +1.0 on the road.</p><p>San Diego State has an ATS record of 9-12 this season, including a mark of 6-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aztecs have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for San Diego State games is 13-8. The average scoring total in their games this year is 144.2 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 141. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 141 points.</p><p>The San Diego State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 77 points vs. Air Force. Overall their field goal percentage was 51% while connecting on 11 threes. Reese Waters led the team in scoring, putting up 15 points. Additionally, Jaedon LeDee contributed 14 points for the Aztecs.</p><p>In the current season, the San Diego State defense has excelled, sitting 66th in the nation by allowing 67.3 points per game. San Diego State's three-point defense is currently 92nd in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.5% of their shots vs. San Diego State.</p>

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