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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Bears face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Baylor being favored by -25.5 over Norfolk State.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Norfolk State at +25.5.</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>Will the Spartans Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Norfolk State fell to 4-4 on the season after an 80-67 home loss to Hofstra on Monday. The Spartans, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Norfolk State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game reached 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 133.</p><p>Norfolk State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 26 attempts for a 92.3% mark.</p> <p>Cruz Davis and KiJan Robinson each scored 20 points, with Davis hitting 5 of 6 threes and Robinson making 4 of 9 from deep. Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jalen Myers contributed 17 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite Norfolk State holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. The Spartans limited their opponent to 41% shooting on two-point attempts, with 14 makes on 34 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Norfolk State's defense allowed 5 three-pointers on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 for 92%. Norfolk State gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Baylor?</h3><p>Baylor improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-57 win over Abilene Christian on Monday. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -24.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 46-22 at halftime. They added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 points to the Wildcats.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, with strong performances both inside and out. They hit 65.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 44.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-18 from three-point range.</p> <p>Jayden Nunn led the way with 18 points, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Norchad Omier was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds in just 16 minutes of action.</p><p>Even with Baylor's defense allowing 57 points, they struggled to stop the Bears, who shot 59% from the field. Baylor was particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (27/41).</p> <p>The Bears also shot well from beyond the arc, making 8 of 18 threes for 44%. From the free-throw line, Baylor went 10/16, shooting 62%. They gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Pirates face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pirates are hosting the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139 points, and East Carolina is favored by -7 at home against North Alabama.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -7</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-65 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lions Win in Greenville?</h3><p>North Alabama evened their season record at 4-4 with an 82-59 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Lions were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>North Alabama led 45-35 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Tennessee Tech to just 24 points while scoring 37 of their own. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>North Alabama put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, with a strong 62.2% shooting on two-pointers, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25.9% (7/27) of their threes.</p> <p>The Lions grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Will Soucie led the team with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Jacari Lane added 15 points and 4 assists. Corneilous Williams contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Kyle Layton and Ray Glasgow each chipped in 11 points.</p><p>North Alabama's defense gave up 59 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field on 35 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 28 of 45 shooting, a 62% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Alabama held their opponents to 7 of 27 shooting, or 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 5, shooting 71%. North Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina fell to 5-3 on the season after a 75-68 road loss to South Carolina on Saturday. The Pirates, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> 

<p>ECU led 32-27 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 135.5.</p><p>East Carolina put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55%, with 35.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 55.8% of their two-point shots, going 24 for 43.</p> <p>Jamarii Thomas led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range, and added 7 assists. Collin Murray-Boyles was perfect from the field, going 10 for 10, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>East Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals, including 15 from two-point range, where the opposing team shot 55%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense allowed 12 threes on 23 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 9 free throws. East Carolina gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Thundering Herd and Raiders game? Catch the action at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH, as the Raiders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Wright State is favored by -5 against Marshall in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders -5</p><p>This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Marshall Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Marshall dropped to 4-4 on the season after a 78-69 road loss to UNCW on Saturday. The Thundering Herd entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 147.5, with a combined 147 points.</p> <p>Marshall trailed 44-34 at halftime but played a more competitive second half, outscoring UNCW 35-34. Despite the improved effort after the break, they couldn’t close the gap enough to pull off the upset.</p><p>Marshall's offense struggled from deep in their last game, shooting just 23.3% from three-point range (7/30) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. Overall, they shot 40.6% from the field, with a stronger performance inside, hitting 55.9% of their two-point attempts (19/34).</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as the Thundering Herd connected on only 41.7% of their attempts (10/24). Sean Moore contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds, while Donovan Newby led the team with 18 points, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Marshall's defense struggled to contain their opponent, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 57% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marshall held their opponent to 23% shooting, with just 4 makes on 17 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Will the Wright State Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wright State improved to 4-5 on the season with an 80-72 road win over the Detroit Titans on Saturday, December 7th. The Raiders entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Wright State led 42-34 at halftime and matched Detroit’s 38 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Wright State's offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 80 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They hit 66.7% of their two-point attempts and 42.1% from beyond the arc, while also converting 84.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, shooting 84.6% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Jack Doumbia added 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Alex Huibregtse contributed 17 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Wright State's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 28 of 67 shots. Inside the arc, they went 23/52, good for 44% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 33%, connecting on 5 of 15 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 11 for 68%. Wright State allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>ESPN will be covering the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Navy Midshipmen, set for 12:00 ET on Friday, December 27th. The game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, with Oklahoma technically the away team. The over/under line is at 44.5 points, and the Sooners are the -8.5-point favorites. The money line odds are +240 for Navy and -290 for Oklahoma. The Sooners are 6-6 on the season, while Navy comes in at 8-3.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oklahoma Sooners winning this one by a score of 28 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Oklahoma Sooners winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oklahoma Sooners Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Oklahoma enters their Week 1 matchup against Navy with a 6-6 record. They’ve gone 4-3 at home and 1-3 on the road this season. The Sooners have been favored in four of their 12 games, going 3-1 as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 5-6, with a 2-2 mark on the road and 3-4 at home. Oklahoma is 2-2 against the spread as the favorite this season.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 44.5 points. Oklahoma’s games have averaged 45.9 points, and their average over/under line has been 48.5 points, with a margin of -5.0 points.</p><p>Oklahoma’s offense has been heavily reliant on their run game, averaging 41.8 rushing attempts per game, which ranks 13th nationally. However, they are only 71st in rushing yards, with 161.9 yards per game. Jovantae Barnes leads the team with 577 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 4 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Jackson Arnold has thrown for 1,421 yards, completing 62.6% of his passes, with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. Oklahoma ranks 118th in passing yards per game and 70th in scoring, with 24.3 points per game. They are 107th in third-down conversions, and Arnold’s passer rating is 89.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense, ranked 25th nationally, has allowed 21.6 points per game this season. In their recent game against LSU, they gave up 37 points, including 285 passing yards and three touchdowns. LSU also ran for 110 yards on 29 carries.</p> <p></p><p>Despite the loss, Oklahoma's defense has been strong against the run, ranking 19th in the nation by allowing just 107.5 rushing yards per game. Opponents have averaged 212.4 passing yards per game with a 60.5% completion rate.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Navy Midshipmen Upset The Oklahoma Sooners?</h3><p>Navy enters Week 12 with an 8-3 record, having gone 4-1 on the road and 3-2 at home. They’ve been favored in six of their 11 games, posting a 5-1 record as the favorite. At home, they are 2-0 when favored and 1-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Midshipmen have a 7-3 record against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +9.1 points per game. They are 4-1 ATS on the road and 3-2 at home, covering five of six games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Navy’s over/under record is 6-4, with their games averaging 55.5 points. Their average over/under line is 50.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 44.5 points.</p><p>Navy’s offense is averaging 32.3 points per game, placing them 30th in the nation, and they are ranked 27th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. Their strength is their rushing attack, averaging 249.2 yards per game on 45.1 attempts, ranking 10th nationally. Eli Heidenreich leads the team with 402 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Blake Horvath has thrown for 1,154 yards, with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108. Navy ranks 106th in passing attempts per game and 129th in passing yards, averaging 128.2 yards through the air. Nathan Kent, the leading receiver, has 184 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Navy's defense has allowed 23.2 points per game this season, ranking 23rd nationally. In their recent win against East Carolina, they gave up 20 points and forced one interception. The defense allowed 350 total yards, including 219 passing yards and two touchdowns, while holding East Carolina to 131 rushing yards on 34 attempts.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 220.6 passing yards per game against Navy, completing 58.9% of their passes. On the ground, Navy's defense has faced 36.5 rushing attempts per game, allowing an average of 162.5 rushing yards, ranking 110th in the country.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lancers and Aztecs game? Catch the action at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Aztecs hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with San Diego State being favored by -15 over California Baptist.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers +15</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like California Baptist at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can California Baptist Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>California Baptist fell to 5-4 on the season after a 74-59 road loss to UCF on Sunday. The Lancers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 32-29 at halftime, the Lancers were outscored 42-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>California Baptist struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They managed only 6 assists as a team, but did hit all 13 of their free throw attempts.</p> <p>Dominique Daniels Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 33 points on 11-25 shooting, including 3-7 from beyond the arc. Keyshawn Hall added 15 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>California Baptist gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 24 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Lancers allowed 16 two-point baskets on 32 tries, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lancers' defense saw the other team hit 8 of 21 three-point attempts, good for 38%. California Baptist also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 shots, a 69% success rate. The Lancers allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for San Diego State as Home Favorites</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 5-2 on the season with a 74-57 win over San Diego on Saturday. The Aztecs were -24.5 favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 131, falling short of the 140-point over/under line.</p> <p>After leading 33-31 at halftime, the Aztecs clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the second half while scoring 41 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>San Diego State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with two-point shooting at 49% (24/49) and three-point shooting at 29.4% (5/17).</p> <p>Nick Boyd and Bendji Pierre each scored 17 points, with Boyd adding 6 assists. Pierre hit 5 threes, shooting 45.5% from beyond the arc. The Aztecs had 11 offensive rebounds and 13 assists as a team.</p><p>San Diego State's defense held their opponent to 57 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Aztecs gave up 24 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 49% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Diego State limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 73%. The Aztecs conceded 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

California Baptist Lancers vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Mastodons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -15 vs. IU Indy in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>IU INDY JAGUARS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars +15</p><p>This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue Fort Wayne winning straight-up, we like IU Indy at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jaguars Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Jaguars fell to 2-6 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Northern Kentucky on Saturday. Despite being +7.5 point underdogs, they kept the game close and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 130, which was under the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>IU Indy led 33-29 at halftime but allowed 37 points in the second half while scoring 31. The Jaguars will need to tighten up defensively in the second half of games to turn their season around.</p><p>In their last game, the Jaguars put up 64 points, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.7%. They hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 20 attempts, while also shooting 51.9% on two-point shots.</p> <p>Paul Zilinskas led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 of 9 threes. Jarvis Walker added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three. Trey Robinson contributed 19 points, hitting 70% of his shots, and Josh Dilling chipped in 17 points, making 5 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 66 points, the Jaguars' defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field, hitting 24 of 47 attempts. This included a 51% performance on two-point shots, where they connected on 14 of 27 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 10 threes on 20 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6 shots, a 66% success rate. IU Indy gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Purdue Fort Wayne Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Mastodons improved to 5-4 on the season with an 82-77 win over Robert Morris on Sunday. Playing at home, they were -9.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the over/under line of 147.</p> <p>Purdue Fort Wayne led 39-35 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The Mastodons will look to tighten up defensively in future games.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 25% of their threes (4/16). At the line, the Mastodons were impressive, making 26 of 30 free throws for an 86.7% rate.</p> <p>Alvaro Folgueiras led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 8/11 overall and 4/5 from three. Jalen Jackson added 23 points on 6/7 shooting, while Kam Woods contributed 19 points, despite shooting 41.2% from the field and 1/4 from three.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They struggled to contain inside scoring, allowing 22 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue Fort Wayne held their opponents to 4 made threes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 free throws, an 86% success rate.</p>

IU Indy Jaguars vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Black Bears and Dukes game? Catch the action at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 132 points, with Duquesne being favored by -6.5 over Maine.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Even though we have Duquesne winning straight-up, we like Maine at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Black Bears Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Maine fell to 4-5 on the season after an 87-72 loss to Fordham on Sunday. The Black Bears were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Maine struggled in the first half, trailing 37-23 at the break. While they managed to score 49 points in the second half, they also allowed 50 points, preventing a comeback.</p><p>Maine's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 25% from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they connected on 89.5% of their free throws, going 17 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>AJ Lopez led the way with 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting, while Romad Dean and Jackie Johnson III each added 16 points. Dean was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 3, and Johnson contributed 6 assists to go along with his 3 made threes.</p><p>Maine's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 42 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maine's opponents shot 47%, making 9 of 19 attempts. The Black Bears also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 64%. Maine gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Can Duquesne Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Duquesne improved to 2-7 on the season with an 80-66 home win over Delaware on Friday, December 6th. The Dukes entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 146 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 145.5.</p> <p>After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Duquesne turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Delaware 44-29 to secure the win.</p><p>Duquesne put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, and they knocked down 22 of 28 free throws, shooting 78.6% from the line.</p> <p>Niels Lane led the way with 20 points on 8 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Tre Dinkins III added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Kareem Rozier contributed 14 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 27.3% overall.</p><p>Defensively, Duquesne held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne's defense limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting rate.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Beacons? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. Drake is favored by -10.5 in this Missouri Valley conference matchup the against Valparaiso. The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points.</p><h3>DRAKE BULLDOGS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Drake Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Drake improved to 6-0 on the season with a 61-47 home win over Georgia Southern on Saturday, November 30th. The Bulldogs were -14 point favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Drake led 29-23 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 32-24 in the second half. The total points for the game were 108, well under the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, and they hit only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-21 from deep.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs shot 68.2%, making 15 of 22 attempts. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Daniel Abreu led the team with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Mitch Mascari and Bennett Stirtz each added 13 points, with Stirtz also contributing 6 assists.</p><p>Drake's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drake's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15, shooting 68%. Drake gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Beacons Chances at Home</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Valparaiso dropped to 3-3 on the season following an 89-70 loss to DePaul on Friday. The Beacons were +15 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 42-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, allowing 47 points while scoring 41. The game’s total points hit 159, surpassing the 150-point O/U line.</p><p>Valparaiso put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They connected on 34.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 26 from deep, and went 7 for 11 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%.</p> <p>Isaiah Rivera and Cooper Schwieger led the Beacons with 19 points each, with Rivera shooting 70.0% overall and 75.0% from three. Schwieger added 8 rebounds, while Darius DeAveiro contributed 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Valparaiso's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with a 20/33 performance inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Valparaiso's defense conceded 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws (68%).</p>

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