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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hilltoppers and Golden Panthers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! Western Kentucky is favored by -6.5 in this Conference USA conference contest against FIU. The game's over/under currently sits at 153.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hilltoppers Win in Miami?</h3><h3>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Kentucky improved to 8-4 on the season with a 71-70 road win over Liberty on Thursday. The Hilltoppers were +10 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-21 at halftime, Western Kentucky stormed back by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while holding Liberty to 35. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Western Kentucky put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, with a 51.1% success rate on two-point attempts (23/45) and 29.4% from beyond the arc (5/17). They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.6% (10/19).</p> <p>Zach Cleveland and Julius Thedford both scored 18 points, with Cleveland adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Kaden Metheny contributed 17 points, connecting on 4 of 10 three-point attempts. Owen Aquino grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 6 assists, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. was efficient, shooting 85.7% (6/7) from the field.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as the other team hit 19 of 35 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Kentucky held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 8 of 27 threes going in. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 8, shooting 50%. Western Kentucky allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Golden Panthers Win at Ocean Bank Convocation Center?</h3><h3>FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>FIU fell to 4-8 on the season after a 73-69 home loss to Middle Tennessee on Thursday. The Golden Panthers, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>FIU led 35-32 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, allowing 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The loss adds to their struggles this season.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, and they hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 5 for 6 from the line.</p> <p>Vianney Salatchoum led the way with 21 points, shooting 71.4% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Jlynn Counter added 17 points, shooting 75.0%, and Asim Jones contributed 15 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite FIU allowing 73 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The Golden Panthers allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 23 of 42 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, FIU's defense gave up 6 three-pointers on 15 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 6 times, where they converted 5 for 83%.</p>

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<p>The Pilots and Dons are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dons will host the game at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. This West Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and San Francisco is favored to win by -20.5 at home vs. Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Dons.</li><li>Even though we have San Francisco winning straight-up, we like Portland at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pilots Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Portland's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-12 after an 81-58 loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday. The Pilots were +18 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, slightly over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Portland trailed 28-19 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the second half while scoring 39. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense to turn things around.</p><p>Portland's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 38.2% and three-point shooting at 35% (7/20).</p> <p>Augustas Marciulionis led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Jordan Ross added 14 points and 4 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Even though Portland held their opponent to 37% shooting, they still gave up 81 points. Their defense limited two-point shots, with the other team hitting just 38% from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Portland's defense allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Dons Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Francisco dropped to 12-4 on the season after a 91-82 loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Dons, who were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 173, well over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>San Francisco led 49-48 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Malik Thomas led the way for the Dons with 34 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. LeJuan Watts added 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Ethan Price contributed 20 points, missing just one shot in the game.</p> <p>San Francisco shot 41.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 10 of 33 three-pointers (30.3%) and went 16 of 23 from the free-throw line (69.6%). The Dons also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists in the game.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 32 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Francisco's opponents shot 36%, making 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Dons also sent them to the line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws at an 82% clip.</p>

Portland Pilots vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Blues? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Blues being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Blues are expected to take down the Ducks by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Blues on the moneyline</li><li>The Blues should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Anaheim Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped their record to 17-19-5. The Ducks were favored by -1.5 goals, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p>

<p>The Ducks’ defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another in the second before finally getting on the board at 10:16 in the third. They added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Ross Johnston earned his first assist of the year on McGinn's goal, and Troy Terry picked up his fifth assist on McTavish's late power-play goal. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, allowing the first two goals in the opening period and another late in the second. They also gave up a goal at 17:43 in the third period, leading to a 4-2 loss. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Will St. Louis Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues evened their record at 19-19-4. As underdogs on the puck line, St. Louis covered, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>The Blues trailed 1-0 after the first period but responded with three unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, his second and third of the season, and added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter. Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the season came with just 39 seconds left in the game. Jordan Kyrou also found the net, scoring his third goal of the year.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues struck three times in the second, with Parayko’s first goal coming 3:29 into the period. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and finished with 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch from the 1st to the 3rd period, allowing their offense to build a 3-1 lead. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Bobcats. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  in Bozeman, MT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Montana State is favored by -1.5 vs. Northern Colorado in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS MONTANA STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse  at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Montana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northern Colorado Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Bears improved to 7-5 on the season with a 93-92 win over Idaho State on Saturday. Northern Colorado was favored by 8 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 185, well over the 146.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 38-36 at halftime, the Bears scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42 points to Idaho State. Despite not covering the spread, Northern Colorado managed to pull out the win at home.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 62.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was even higher at 65.5%, thanks to their dominant two-point shooting, where they hit 76.2% (32/42) of their attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 16 threes (25%).</p> <p>Langston Reynolds was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 13 of 15 shots and finishing with 27 points and 8 assists. Jake O'Neil and Brock Wisne also had strong performances, with O'Neil shooting 75% and Wisne hitting 76.9% of his shots. O'Neil also added 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the win.</p><p>Northern Colorado's defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 62% shooting. They allowed 36 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears gave up 32 baskets on 42 tries, a 76% rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws.</p><h3>Can Montana State Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bobcats fell to 4-10 on the season after a 68-63 road loss to Eastern Washington on Saturday. Montana State entered the game as 2-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Montana State led 32-31 at halftime but allowed 37 points in the second half while scoring 31. The Bobcats will need to tighten up defensively to turn their season around.</p><p>Montana State struggled offensively in their latest game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nic McClain and Tyler Patterson each scored 16 points, with Patterson hitting 2 threes. Andrew Cook contributed 13 points on 6/10 shooting, while the Bobcats connected on 19/23 free throws, shooting 82.6% from the line.</p><p>Montana State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 25/56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 24/42 shooting, which is 57%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Montana State held their opponents to just 1/14 shooting, or 7%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17, shooting 85%. The Bobcats allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Montana State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lumberjacks and Grizzlies. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Grizzlies at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Montana being favored by -7.5 at home against Northern Arizona.</p><h3>NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Even though we have Montana winning straight-up, we like Northern Arizona at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lumberjacks Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Northern Arizona improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-77 win over Weber State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Lumberjacks entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Northern Arizona led 41-38 at halftime and matched Weber State’s 39 points in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Northern Arizona put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, and went 14 of 18 from the free-throw line, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Trent McLaughlin led the way with 30 points, shooting 60.0% overall and 50.0% from three-point range. Jayden Jackson added 21 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts, while Vasilije Vucinic contributed 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting.</p><p>Northern Arizona's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 53% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Arizona's opponent shot 44%, hitting 8 of 18 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Lumberjacks gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Grizzlies Win at Home?</h3><p>Montana evened their record at 6-6 with a 73-71 road win over Idaho on Saturday. The Grizzlies were -2 favorites, and the game ended in a push against the spread. The total points of 144 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 32-29 at halftime, Montana turned things around by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39.</p><p>Montana's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 53.8% from the field and 61.5% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 61.8% of their two-point shots and 38.9% from beyond the arc, while connecting on 62.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Malik Moore, Money Williams, and Jack Payne each contributed 18 points, with Moore hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Kristian Gonzalez led the team with 19 points, and Joe Pridgen added 13 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Montana's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana's defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 9 free throws.</p>

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Montana Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Big Red and Big Green game? Catch the action at Edward Leede Arena in Hanover, NH, as the Big Green hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Cornell is favored by -10.5 in this Ivy League conference contest against Dartmouth. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>CORNELL BIG RED VS DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Edward Leede Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Big Green.</li><li>Not only will Dartmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Big Red Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Today, Cornell will be on the road as they take on Dartmouth. So far this season, the Big Red have gone 7-3 on the road, compared to 6-0 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +2.2, compared to +13.2 at home.</p>

<p>After their win over Princeton, Cornell is now 15-3 overall and 4-0 in Ivy League play. They have won four straight games and are 11-0 when favored this season.</p><p>When looking at Cornell's ATS record this season, they are currently .500 at 8-8. However, their ATS record on the road is just 3-7. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Big Red are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Cornell games is 10-6. On average, their games have finished with 159.1 points compared to an average over/under line of 157.8, resulting in an average margin of +1.2 points. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points.</p><p>Cornell's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 83 points against Princeton. They had an overall field goal percentage of 57.6% and made 6/9 free throws. For the season, the Cornell offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 50%. So far, they have hit 64% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 10.3 made three's per contest.</p><p>At present, the Big Red's defense is nationally ranked 242nd, allowing 75.4 points per game. Against Princeton, the Big Red's defense gave up 68 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Princeton only made 6 free-throws.</p><h3>Can the Big Green Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Despite their overall record of 5-12, Dartmouth has been much better at home this season. They have gone 3-3 at home compared to 0-9 on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Big Green have gone 7-3.</p>

<p>As for their record as the underdog, Dartmouth has gone 2-11 in 13 games this season. They have been the underdog in all but two of their games. In their last game, the Big Green defeated Brown by a score of 75-71.</p><p>Against the spread, Dartmouth has a record of 5-10 this season. At home, they are 3-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Big Green are 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Dartmouth games is 2-13 and today's line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.2). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points.</p><p>Dartmouth recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 75 points against Brown. This output exceeded their season average of 60.9 points per game. The team's top scorer is Dusan Neskovic, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.8, while Brandon Mitchell-Day also maintains a PPG average of 11.5 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Big Green's defense is ranked 121st in the country at 69.8 points per contest. Dartmouth's three-point defense is currently 124th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.3% of their shots vs. Dartmouth.</p>

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