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<p>The Predators and Flames are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Predators are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Flames. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flames.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (-105)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Predators Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators moved to 12-20-7 this season. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the 7 total goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche scored first, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville found the net five times in their matchup against the Avalanche, with all five goals coming from different players. Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal of the season on an empty net, while Filip Forsberg netted his 7th, also on an empty net. Roman Josi picked up his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos scored his 2nd goal, also on a power play. Colton Sissons added his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>The Predators fired 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Gustav Nyquist earned his 4th assist of the season, while Jonathan Marchessault added his 5th assist. Nashville was held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second and three times in the third.</p><p>Defensively, Nashville will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators' defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The only area they'd like to improve is scoring first, as Colorado made it 1-0 at 17:06 in the 2nd period and added another late goal at 2:17 in the 3rd.</p><h3>Do the Flames Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Calgary fell to 18-13-7 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.</p><p>Calgary's offense managed only two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year. The Flames took 31 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period.</p> <p>Calgary had 22 giveaways in the game and recorded three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha’s power-play goal. The Flames’ first goal came 4:33 into the second period, and they tied the game 2-2 with a goal 4:28 into the third period.</p><p>The Flames' defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the first two goals in their last game against the Oilers, including one just 20 seconds into the first period. After tying the game at 2-2, they allowed another goal 10:10 into the third period and a late empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mustangs and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -7.5 vs. Cal Poly in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Cal Poly Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal Poly’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 98-89 loss to UC Irvine on Thursday. The Mustangs, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Cal Poly trailed 49-38 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 42 of their own. Despite the improved second-half performance, the Mustangs couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Cal Poly's offense put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 41% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range (13/44). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 48.2%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 53.8% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Devin Tillis led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Bent Leuchten added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Myles Che contributed 22 points, hitting 56.2% of his shots.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense struggled, giving up 98 points despite holding their opponent to 41% shooting. The Mustangs allowed 34 field goals on 83 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Cal Poly's defense allowed 53% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 39 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the opposition made 13 of 44 shots, a 29% success rate.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii's season record fell to 6-5 after a 64-61 loss to UC Santa Barbara on Friday, January 3rd. The Rainbow Warriors were -2.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Hawaii trailed 31-28 at halftime and matched UCSB's 33 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Hawaii managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, with a rough 21.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts. They connected on 52.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Stephan Swenson led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 25% from three. Tanner Christensen added 15 points, shooting 60% overall, while Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 23 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 shots, shooting 75%.</p>

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Braves game? Catch the action at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on HBCU. This Southwestern Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Alcorn State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Jackson State.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Alcorn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough in Lorman?</h3><h3>Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jackson State fell to 0-13 on the season after a 79-73 loss to California Baptist on Saturday. The Tigers, who were +14 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Jackson State led 34-33 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game went over the 142.5 O/U line, with a combined 152 points.</p><p>Jackson State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts, while shooting 46.5% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, going 15 of 17 for an 88.2% success rate.</p> <p>Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Martel Williams and Dorian McMillian each shot 60% from the field, with Williams hitting 3 of 5 from deep and McMillian connecting on 2 of 3. Daeshun Ruffin also added 20 points, though he struggled from three, making just 2 of 10 attempts. Kendal Coleman contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Jackson State's defensive efforts, they gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. Inside the arc, Jackson State allowed 54% shooting, as the other team went 17/31 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Jackson State did manage to limit three-point damage, holding their opponents to just 5/22 shooting from deep, or 22%. However, they sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they connected on 83% of their free throws. Jackson State also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Alcorn State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Alcorn State fell to 0-12 on the season after a 91-74 road loss to UAB on Sunday, December 22nd. Despite being +22.5 point underdogs, the Braves managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the over/under line of 153.5.</p> <p>Alcorn State trailed 50-31 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring UAB 43-41 after the break.</p><p>Alcorn State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in large part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 9 for 9.</p> <p>Keionte Cornelius led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes. Bradley Ezewiro was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5, while Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg both shot 6 for 8, with Lendeborg adding 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</p><p>Alcorn State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, going 23/34 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Alcorn State's opponent shot 32%, making 8 of 25 attempts. The Braves also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 21, shooting 91%.</p>

Jackson State Tigers vs Alcorn State Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Zips and Falcons. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Falcons at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. Get ready to place your bets! Akron come into this Mid-American conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stroh Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN 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 Bowling Green pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Akron Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Zips fell to 5-5 on the season after a narrow 76-75 road loss to Princeton on Monday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, Akron kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Akron led 41-30 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, allowing 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The Zips will look to bounce back after letting this one slip away.</p><p>In their recent game, the Zips put up 75 points, shooting 42.2% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a strong showing at the free-throw line, hitting 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xaivian Lee led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 52.9% from the field. Dalen Davis added 18 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 29.4% overall and 22.2% from three. James Okonkwo contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Akron's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's opponents shot 35%, connecting on 7 of 20 three-point attempts. The Zips also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Akron limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will Bowling Green Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bowling Green fell to 3-7 on the season after a 93-68 home loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Saturday. The Falcons entered the game as +3.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-20 at halftime, Bowling Green’s offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Bowling Green's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed only 5 assists as a team. However, they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 20 attempts for a 90% success rate.</p> <p>Miles Barnstable led the Falcons with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Marcus Johnson contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Drake Dobbs added 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% overall.</p><p>Even with Bowling Green holding their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 93 points. The Falcons allowed 16 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 43% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bowling Green's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. However, the Falcons sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 90% clip.</p>

Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Dukes versus the Bonnies? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. The over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with St. Bonaventure being favored by -6 at home against Duquesne.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies -6</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Duquesne Win on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Duquesne has been the favorite in 16 of their 22 games this season, going 11-5 in those games. On the road, the Dukes have struggled, going just 2-5 compared to their 10-4 record at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Duquesne has gone just 3-7, and they are coming off a 72-59 loss to Davidson. So far this season, the Dukes have gone 13-9, including a 3-6 record in Atlantic 10 play.</p><p>As the underdog, Duquesne has gone 2-3 vs. the spread this season and their overall ATS record is 8-13. On the road, the Dukes are 3-4 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 road ATS mark is 5-5. In their last 3 road games, Duquesne has a 2-1 ATS record.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Duquesne games is 6-15. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 139.5 points, which is similar to today's over/under line of 139.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>Duquesne offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 59 points against Davidson. In that game, they made 5/19 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 40.4%. One area that the Duquesne offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 125th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 42%.</p><p>So far, the Dukes' defense is ranked 70th in the country at 67.6 points per contest. So far, the Duquesne defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.5 times per game (550th).</p><h3>Does St. Bonaventure Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>St. Bonaventure has been a completely different team at home compared to on the road this season. The Bonnies are 11-4 at home and have an average scoring margin of +8.7 points per game. Their current home winning streak is at four games, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, St. Bonaventure is 14-8 this season and 5-5 in Atlantic 10 play. They have been the favorite in 15 of their games and have gone 12-3 in those contests. In their last game, the Bonnies defeated Massachusetts by a score of 79-73.</p><p>St. Bonaventure has an overall ATS record of 12-10 this season. At home, they are 8-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bonnies have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's over/under record for the season is 12-10 and today's line of 139.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (138.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points and their over/under record during that span is 2-1.</p><p>St. Bonaventure recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 79 points against Massachusetts. This output exceeded their season average of 73.9 points per game. Leading St. Bonaventure in scoring vs. Massachusetts was Charles Pride with his 19 points. Chad Venning also added 15 points for the Bonnies.</p><p>Currently, the Bonnies' defense holds the 49th rank in the nation, allowing 66.5 points per game. Against Massachusetts in their most recent game, the St. Bonaventure defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Massachusetts to hit 50% of their shots.</p>

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