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<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Hawks game? Catch the action at OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, NJ, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on FloC. In this Coastal Athletic Association matchup, Charleston is favored bt -6 vs. Monmouth. The over/under for the game is 150 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS MONMOUTH HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at OceanFirst Bank Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Monmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Charleston Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston improved to 12-3 on the season with a 67-61 road win over Hofstra on Thursday. The Cougars entered the game as +1 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-27 at halftime, Charleston turned things around in the second half, outscoring Hofstra 40-30. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with a struggle from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 57.1%, making 12 of 21 shots.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 11 boards, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, while Michael Graham contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense was strong, giving up just 61 points while holding their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Cougars limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Charleston's defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 38% shooting percentage. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p><h3>Are Monmouth Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Monmouth's season struggles continued with a 64-55 home loss to UNCW on Thursday, dropping their record to 3-13. The Hawks were +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game total of 119 points fell well short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Monmouth couldn't close the gap, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The Hawks will need to find answers soon to turn their season around.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 33.9% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.7%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 63.6% of their free throws.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the Hawks with 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 31.6% overall but hitting 44.4% from three. Madison Durr added 14 points, while Sean Moore contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, making 5 of 6 shots and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Monmouth's defense held their opponent to just 64 points on 33% shooting from the field, including a 34% mark on two-point attempts (12/35). From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 8 of their 24 three-point tries.</p> <p>The Hawks sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts for a 63% free-throw percentage. Monmouth also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Monmouth Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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<p>The Beacons and Racers are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Racers will host the game at CFSB Center in Murray, KY. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Murray State as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS MURRAY STATE RACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at CFSB Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Racers.</li><li>Even though we have Murray State winning straight-up, we like Valparaiso at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Beacons Make it Happen in Murray?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Valparaiso improved to 8-6 on the season with a 98-95 win over Indiana State on Wednesday. The Beacons, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Valpo led 45-40 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 193 exceeded the O/U line of 162.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 44.4% of their threes, hitting 8 of 18 attempts, and went 32 for 43 at the free-throw line, good for 74.4%.</p> <p>All Wright led the way with 25 points, while Cooper Schwieger, Tyler Schmidt, and Samage Teel each added 23. Teel also dished out 7 assists. Valpo had 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Valparaiso's defense struggled, giving up 95 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They gave up 22 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Valparaiso allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 43 times, where they converted 32 free throws, a 74% rate. Valparaiso allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Racers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Murray State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 71-68 road win over Northern Iowa on Wednesday. The Racers entered the game as +5.5 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The game’s total points finished at 139, just over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Murray State led 33-27 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41 points to the Panthers. Despite a closer 2nd half, the Racers held on for the win.</p><p>Murray State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 55.8% from the field and 57.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was a remarkable 69.8%.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 17 points, while Tytan Anderson added 15 points and 4 assists. JaCobi Wood contributed 11 points and 6 assists, and Alden Applewhite was perfect from the field, going 4/4 overall and 3/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 68 points, Murray State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Murray State's defense held the opposing team to 4 made threes on 13 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 83%.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Murray State Racers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Bears and Salukis are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis will host the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 135 points, and Southern Illinois is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Missouri State.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Banterra Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Salukis.</li><li>Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bears fell to 5-9 on the season after an 80-63 home loss to the Flames on Tuesday, January 7th. Missouri State, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 36-27 at halftime, the Bears allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 143, going over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-16 from deep, and hit 50% of their two-point shots, finishing 16-for-32 inside the arc. At the free-throw line, the Bears were efficient, making 13 of 15 attempts for an 86.7% success rate.</p> <p>Filip Skobalj was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 5-for-5 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points. Tyem Freeman and Zaxton King also contributed 17 points, with Freeman adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. King and Freeman both shot 60% from the field, with Freeman hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, while King went 3-for-6 from deep.</p><p>Missouri State's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 16 two-pointers on 32 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bears' defense saw the other team hit 6 of 16 threes, good for 37%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 13 free throws, an 86% rate.</p><h3>Will the Salukis Win at Home?</h3><p>Southern Illinois fell to 3-11 on the season after a 90-86 road loss to Belmont on Wednesday. Despite being +9 point underdogs, the Salukis kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>After trailing 43-31 at halftime, Southern Illinois put up a strong fight in the 2nd half, scoring 55 points while allowing 47.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.6%, with 22 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Ali Dibba led the way with 33 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 56.5% overall and 62.5% from three. Jonathan Pierre added 21 points, hitting 75% of his threes, while Brigham Rogers contributed 17 points and 9 boards.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 90 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>The Salukis also allowed 9 threes on 23 attempts, with the other team shooting 39% from beyond the arc. Additionally, Southern Illinois sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% clip.</p>

Missouri State Bears vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Dragons? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have Drexel as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 125.5 points.</p><h3>TOWSON TIGERS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Towson Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Towson improved to 6-9 on the season with an 80-73 win over Northeastern on Thursday. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-30 at halftime, Towson turned things around by scoring 50 points in the second half while holding Northeastern to 36. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Towson's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, and they added 13 free throws on 76.5% shooting. The Tigers also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>LA Pratt led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range. Rashad King added 18 points, while Christian May and Nendah Tarke each contributed 17 points. May also pulled down 12 rebounds and handed out 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. The Tigers allowed 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, also at a 45% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as their opponents hit 11 of 24 threes, again at 45%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Is It the Dragons Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dragons improved to 9-6 on the season with a 67-51 road win over Stony Brook on Thursday, January 9th. Drexel entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>After leading 32-28 at halftime, Drexel held Stony Brook to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 118 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-22, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%.</p> <p>Kobe MaGee led the way, hitting 6-of-8 from deep and finishing with 24 points on 69.2% shooting overall. CJ Luster added 21 points, making 5 threes, while Yame Butler contributed 14 points, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 14 offensive rebounds, Drexel's defense held strong, allowing just 51 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Dragons limited their opponent's two-point success, with only 10 made baskets on 33 attempts (30%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense conceded 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts (76%).</p>

Towson Tigers vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Betting on today's Aces and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 119.5 points, with Drake being favored by -17.5 at home against Evansville.</p><h3>EVANSVILLE ACES VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Evansville Aces +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EVANSVILLE ACES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Evansville at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 119.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Evansville Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Evansville improved to 5-10 on the season with a 69-51 win over Illinois State on Wednesday. The Aces were +5.5 underdogs but not only won at home, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Evansville led 34-30 at halftime and held the Redbirds to just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 of their own. The game’s total points of 120 fell below the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Evansville's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, with a strong 64.3% shooting on two-pointers, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>They were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 10 shots. The Aces had just 4 offensive rebounds but dished out 15 assists, with Tayshawn Comer leading the way with 19 points and 5 assists. Tanner Cuff, Cam Haffner, and Malachi Poindexter each added 14 points, with Poindexter and Cuff shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Even with Evansville allowing 51 points, their defense struggled, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The Aces allowed 26 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>Evansville's defense gave up 64% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28. From beyond the arc, they allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% success rate.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win at Home?</h3><h3>Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drake improved to 11-2 on the season with a 64-57 road win over Bradley on Wednesday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Bulldogs not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 31-31 tie at halftime, Drake's defense stepped up, holding Bradley to just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 121, falling short of the 126.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, with a two-point shooting mark of 54.8% (17/31) and a three-point percentage of just 25% (4/16).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs hit 64.3% of their attempts, going 18/28. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Tavion Banks led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field, while Zek Montgomery added 17 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Drake's defense held their opponent to 57 points despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drake limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 attempts, an 80% rate. Drake allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Evansville Aces vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Falcons face off at 3:00 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. San Jose State is favored by -1 in this Mountain West conference matchup the against Air Force. The over/under for the game is set at 136 points.</p><h3>SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +1</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Spartans fell to 5-10 on the season after an 85-78 home loss to Utah State on Tuesday. San Jose State was a +9.5 underdog but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the over/under line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>San Jose State trailed 45-36 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Utah State 42-40 in the second half. Despite the loss, the Spartans’ ability to keep the game closer than expected could be a positive takeaway.</p><p>San Jose State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. They made 14 threes on 42.4% shooting from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. At the free-throw line, they hit 82.4% of their attempts, going 14-for-17.</p> <p>Donavan Yap led the way with 22 points, hitting 6-of-10 from three and adding 4 assists. Mason Falslev contributed 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 75% from beyond the arc. The Spartans finished with 20 assists and 13 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>San Jose State's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. They held them to 40% shooting inside the arc, as the team went 11 for 27 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 14 of 33 attempts, good for 42%. San Jose State also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 82%. The Spartans allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Falcons Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Air Force dropped to 3-12 on the season following a 67-38 loss to San Diego State on Wednesday. The Falcons were +19 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-24 at halftime, Air Force managed just 14 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 105 fell short of the O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 38 points while shooting 30.6% from the field. They connected on only 25% of their threes (5/20) and went 11/22 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Nick Boyd and Bj Davis were bright spots, with Boyd shooting 60% overall and from three, and Davis hitting 75% of his threes. The Falcons managed just 2 offensive rebounds and recorded 6 assists as a team.</p><p>Air Force's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 23% from three-point range, as they connected on just 6 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Despite sending them to the line 19 times, Air Force limited the damage with their opponent hitting only 57% of their free throws. The Falcons also gave up 24 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

San Jose State Spartans vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Leopards face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Leopards are hosting the game at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Lafayette is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lafayette Leopards -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Leopards.</li><li>Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Holy Cross Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 8-6 on the season with a 70-59 win over Navy on Wednesday, January 8th. Playing at home, the Crusaders entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Holy Cross led 38-30 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Navy 32-29. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 140.5 over/under line.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They hit 50% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-20, and connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 21 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range. Aidan Kehoe and Caleb Kenney each added 18 points, with Kehoe shooting 81.8% and grabbing 14 rebounds. The Crusaders finished with just 3 offensive rebounds and 17 assists.</p><p>Even with Holy Cross giving up 53% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 59 points. The Crusaders allowed 29 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross gave up 10 threes on 20 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line only 3 times, where they made 2 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Leopards Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Lafayette’s season record dropped to 5-10 following their 65-62 loss to Bucknell on Wednesday. The Leopards, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 131.5 over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-27 at halftime, Lafayette tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 31 of their own. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Lafayette's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 17 threes for a 17.6% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.6%, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. From inside the arc, they shot 52.3%, connecting on 23 of 44 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Leopards shot 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists. Josh Bascoe led the team with 23 points, shooting 53.3% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 10 attempts.</p><p>Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (25/62). They allowed 16 two-point shots on 34 attempts, giving up a 47% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Leopards' defense conceded 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6, shooting 54%. Lafayette gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Lakers and Dons are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dons will host the game at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Francisco as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercyhurst Lakers +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCYHURST LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-63 in favor of the Dons.</li><li>Even though we have San Francisco winning straight-up, we like Mercyhurst at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mercyhurst Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Mercyhurst pulled off a 66-60 road win over Sacramento State on Saturday, November 30th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Lakers not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Mercyhurst led 33-22 at halftime, but Sacramento State made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lakers 38-33. The total points for the game were 126, falling just under the O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers put up 66 points, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 40% of their threes, going 10-for-25 from downtown, and connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 12 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Bernie Blunt III led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range and shooting 66.7% overall. Jeff Planutis added 20 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Julian Vaughns contributed 14 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense held their opponent to 60 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 19 made field goals on 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lakers gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 70% success rate. Mercyhurst allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for San Francisco?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons took care of business at home on Tuesday, November 26th, with an 85-64 win over Fordham. San Francisco entered the game as -11 favorites and covered the spread with the 21-point victory.</p> 

<p>San Francisco jumped out to a 45-29 lead in the first half and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring Fordham 40-35. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 61.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks in part to their 55% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Ndewedo Newbury led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Marcus Williams added 19 points and 5 assists, also connecting on 3 threes. The Dons finished with 19 assists as a team, with 8 offensive rebounds and a 60.9% mark from the free-throw line.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 61% shooting from the field. The Dons allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 29 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Francisco's opponent shot 55%, making 11 of 20 three-pointers. The Dons also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 60% rate. San Francisco gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Bobcats face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 146 points, and Texas State is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Georgia State improved to 6-10 this season with a 79-74 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 153, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, Georgia State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 48-30.</p><p>Georgia State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, going 6-for-13, and hit 88.2% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the way with 23 points, shooting 8-for-12 from the field. Rasheed Jones added 18 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Toneari Lane also made 3 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Georgia State struggled defensively, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. Their defense allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State allowed 6 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from three. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Texas State as Home Favorites</h3><p>Texas State fell to 7-8 on the season after a 92-88 road loss to Southern Miss on Saturday. The Bobcats, who were favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 180, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>Texas State trailed 45-30 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Southern Miss 46-31. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap entirely.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas State put up 88 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (30/60) and just 21.4% from beyond the arc (3/14). They connected on 73.1% of their free throws, going 19/26 from the line, and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Mark Drone led the way with 30 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 60% overall. Alfred Worrell Jr. added 20 points, also shooting 60% from three (6/10). Denijay Harris contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Kaden Gumbs chipped in 16 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Texas State holding their opponent to 40% shooting, they still gave up 92 points. The Bobcats allowed 32 field goals on 79 attempts, including 10 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Texas State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 78%. The Bobcats struggled on the boards, giving up 21 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Thunder and Mavericks kick off their second-round series at 9:30 PM ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. This Western Conference first-round matchup is being televised on TNT. Heading into game one, the Thunder are the 3.5-point favorites and are -162 on the money line. As for the Mavericks, they are +136, and the over/under line is 218 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 9:30 ET on Tuesday, May 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-116 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><p>Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks were able to close out their series against the Clippers with a 114-101 win. This win allowed them to win the series in six games, taking the series 4-2. The Mavericks were able to close out the series on their home floor.</p>

<p>Heading into the game, the over/under line was set at 209 points, and the teams combined for 215 points, hitting the over. Dallas was led by Kyrie Irving's 30 points, and he also added six rebounds and four assists. Luka Doncic also had a big game, finishing with 28 points and 13 assists.</p><p>The Thunder are coming off a series-clinching win over the Pelicans, as they won the series 4-0. In the closeout game, they picked up a 97-89 win on the road. The Thunder were able to hold the Pelicans to 89 points, and they also hit 12 threes.</p>

<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder in scoring with 24 points and also added 10 rebounds. Jalen Williams also scored 24 points and hit two threes. Chet Holmgren added 14 points for the Thunder.</p><h3>Can Dallas Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks are currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place. In non-conference games, Dallas is 19-11 compared to 31-21 against the West.</p>

<p>Dallas has won two straight games and is 27-17 on the road this season. Against the spread, they are 29-15 on the road and 36-20 as the favorite. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>On average, the Mavericks' games have finished with 231.7 points, which is higher than today's line of 218. The team's O/U record for the season is 40-48.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Mavericks beat the Clippers by a score of 114-101. The O/U line for that game was 209, and Dallas covered the spread as 8-point favorites.</p><p>Luka Doncic is averaging 29.2 points per game over his last five games to go along with 10.2 assists and 8 rebounds. In these games, he hit just 21.8% of his threes and 40.2% of his shots from the field. On average, he is hitting 4.1 threes per game. P.J. Washington is averaging 10.8 points and 5 rebounds in his last five games and 12.9 points and 5.6 rebounds for the year.</p>

<p>For the season, the Mavericks are 3rd in both three-point attempts and three-pointers made. They are averaging 14.6 made threes per game and 39.5 three-point attempts. Overall, they have hit 36% of their threes, which is 15th in the league. Dallas is 5th in scoring on the road this year, at 116.2 points per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Dallas Mavericks have been a middle-of-the-pack defensive team, allowing 114.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on the defensive end, giving up just 98.6 points per game, which is 4th in the league during that stretch.</p>

<p>On the season, opponents have scored more than their season average 61% of the time vs. the Mavericks. When it comes to three-point shooting, opposing teams have made more threes than their season average 61% of the time vs. Dallas.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mavericks have been a solid defensive rebounding team, ranking 15th in the NBA in that category. They have also been a middle-of-the-pack shot-blocking team, ranking 15th in blocked shots per game.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Win at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Thunder are looking to extend their winning streak to 10 games as they host the Mavericks. Oklahoma City is currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 57-25.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Thunder have gone 36-16 against other teams and 21-9 against the East. On the road, they are 26-17 compared to 35-8 at home.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's ATS record for the season is 50-36, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, their ATS record is 28-15, and they are 22-21 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Thunder have gone 51-14 this season and are favored by 3.5 points today. In their last three games, they have also covered the spread as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Thunder's O/U record for the season is 45-40-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. This season, their games have averaged a combined 231 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Pelicans by a score of 97-89. The O/U line for that game was 208.5, and Oklahoma City covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 24.8 points per game over his last five games while hitting 47.4% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also averaged 5.2 assists and 5 rebounds. For the season, he is averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds. Jalen Williams is averaging 19.1 points and 4.5 assists for the season but has averaged 18.8 points in his last five games on a three-point shooting percentage of 40%.</p>

<p>Overall, the Thunder are averaging 120.1 points per game and 122.5 points per game at home. This is the 3rd best mark in the league. They have also been efficient, hitting 49% of their shots from the field, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. The Thunder are also the top three-point shooting team in the league, connecting on 38% of their attempts from beyond the arc.</p><p>On the season, the Thunder are 10th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.6. In their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 88.8 points per contest.</p>

<p>One area where Oklahoma City has been particularly strong is in steals and blocked shots. They lead the league in both categories. They are also 3rd in field goal percentage allowed at 45.3%.</p>

<p>So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 62.2% of games vs. the Thunder. That number is 42.7% when looking at the number of games in which opponents have scored more than their season average.</p>

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