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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Betting on today's Saints and Big Red game? Catch the action at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY, as the Big Red hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cornell as the -12.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Even though we have Cornell winning straight-up, we like Siena at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Saints Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Siena Saints Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Siena dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 78-70 home loss to Holy Cross on Friday, December 20th. The Saints, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Siena scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 131.5.</p><p>Siena's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 57.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.7% of their threes (4/15).</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 20 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats hitting 66.7% from deep and Jackson shooting 75% overall.</p><p>Siena's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense held their opponent to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p><h3>Does Cornell Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cornell dropped to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 80-77 home loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Big Red, favored by six points, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended just under the 157.5-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Cornell led 45-43 at halftime but managed only 32 points in the second half while allowing 37. This second-half performance was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Cornell's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 78.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 24% of their threes (6/25). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 15 of 17 attempts (88.2%).</p> <p>Nazir Williams and AK Okereke both scored 19 points, with Williams adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Jack Daugherty contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Landon Wolf and Guy Ragland Jr. were perfect from deep, with Wolf going 3 for 3 and Ragland 2 for 2.</p><p>Despite Cornell's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 80 points in their latest game. The Big Red shot 52% from the field, connecting on 28 of their 53 attempts.</p> <p>Most of their damage came inside, where they hit 22 of 28 two-point shots, a 78% success rate. From beyond the arc, they went 6/25 for 24%. At the free-throw line, Cornell shot 88%, making 15 of 17 attempts.</p>

Siena Saints vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Golden Panthers. The game is starting at 12:00 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! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and FIU is favored by -5.5 at home against Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 12:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-63 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Utah Tech as Away Dogs</h3><p>Utah Tech picked up a 92-87 home win over South Dakota on Thursday, improving to 2-10 for the season. The Trailblazers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Trailing 42-39 at halftime, Utah Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 179, going over the pre-game O/U line of 163.5.</p><p>Utah Tech put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 44.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they added 13 offensive rebounds and 21 assists.</p> <p>Kaleb Stewart led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 60% from deep. Noa Gonsalves hit 6 threes at 54.5%, finishing with 22 points, while Beon Riley contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds.</p><p>Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Tech's opponent connected on 13 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 44%. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Utah Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>FIU improved to 3-7 on the season with a 75-69 road win over the Jaguars on Saturday. Despite being favored by 7.5 points, the Golden Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FIU’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 26 points after giving up 43 in the first half. The Golden Panthers scored 47 points after halftime to complete the comeback.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, thanks in large part to hitting 53.3% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 15 attempts. They also shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 shots.</p> <p>Jarvis Walker led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes and adding 6 assists. Dashon Gittens, Paul Zilinskas, and Asim Jones each contributed 15 points, with Gittens shooting 75% from deep. FIU grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite FIU's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. FIU held them to 38% shooting on two-point attempts, as they made just 10 of 26 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 13 of 32 threes, shooting 40%. FIU sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 66%. FIU also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Red Wings and Kraken are set to face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN. The Kraken will host the game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 3:30 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kraken to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Kraken on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Wings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Red Wings have gone 28-20-6 and are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Atlantic Division. When playing on the road, Detroit has gone 13-12-1, and they have gone 16-15 against other Eastern Conference teams.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games. As the underdog this season, Detroit has gone 17-18-2, and they are 37-37 as the underdog.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Red Wings have gone 26-11 against the puck line this season and have a puck line mark of 32-22 overall. So far, Detroit has won 17 games by multiple goals and has a scoring differential of +.3 goals per contest.</p>

<p>In their last ten road games, the Red Wings have gone 5-5 against the puck line and have a road puck line record of 16-10. Detroit's average scoring margin on the road this season is at exactly 0 goals per contest.</p> <p>Games involving Detroit have an average of 6.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.4. In terms of their over/under performance, the Red Wings come in with a record of 30-24-0.</p><p>Across the Red Wings last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Red Wings are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Detroit's offense is currently ranked 5th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.</p><p>Detroit will be looking for a good game from Dylan Larkin who leads the team in scoring with 24 goals, ranking 23rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Larkin has 24 assists this season.</p><p>Seattle defense takes on the Red Wings ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 22nd in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Alex Lyon has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 14-8, and his save percentage is 0.693%.</p><h3>Will the Kraken Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kraken have gone 11-9-4, and over their last ten games, they are 4-6. In the Western Conference, Seattle is currently in 11th place and 5th in the Pacific Division. Overall, the Kraken have a record of 23-21-10.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Seattle has gone 11-4-3 this season, and they have been favored in 18 of their 54 games. Over their last three games, the Kraken have won two straight games, and they have a two-game winning streak as the underdog.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with a puck line record of 30-24 and a puck line record at home of 12-12. Their average scoring margin at home is +.2 goals per game, and they have gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten home games. So far, the Kraken have won 13 games by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Seattle's puck line record is at 5-5, and their puck line record vs. the Western Conference is at 18-12. As the favorite, the Kraken have a puck line record of 8-10.</p> <p>This season, Seattle's games have an average of 5.6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 21-29-4.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Detroit has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Kraken are scoring an 2.7 goals per game this season, ranking 28th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 26th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kraken offense is 21st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 29th in the NHL.</p><p>Seattle's leading scorer is Jared McCann. So far, he has 22 goals which is 35th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 17 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kraken head into the game ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.7 shots per game against Seattle. So far, they are 22nd in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joey Daccord gets the start and has made 34 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-11, and his save percentage is 0.934%.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24