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<p>The Colonels and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers will host the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -18.5 vs. Eastern Kentucky.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Colonels Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Colonels dropped to 3-4 on the season after an 84-74 road loss to Troy on Sunday. Entering the game as +8.5 point underdogs, Eastern Kentucky not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky trailed 41-36 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 43-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 22 attempts for 18.2%, but were strong inside, connecting on 62.5% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Myles Rigsby led the way with 20 points, shooting 8 of 11 from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range. Jerrell Bellamy added 18 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 5 of 7 overall. The Colonels also got 14 points each from Devontae Blanton and George Kimble III, with Kimble dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 21/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky's opponents shot 47%, making 8 of 17 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 90%.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Pittsburgh moved to 8-2 on the season with a 64-59 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Panthers were -8.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 123, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Pitt turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 36-23 after trailing 36-28 at halftime. They held Virginia Tech to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 points themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 28 threes for a 21.4% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 60.7% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>The Panthers were perfect from the free-throw line, going 12 for 12, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Jaland Lowe led the team with 19 points and 5 rebounds, while Ishmael Leggett added 17 points and 4 assists. Toibu Lawal contributed 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting, and Jaden Schutt hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Defensively, Pittsburgh held their opponent to 59 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field with 23 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team connected on 15 of 28 two-point shots, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Pittsburgh's defense gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 7 times, making 5 of those for 71%. Pittsburgh allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</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>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Kraken and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Devils to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Kraken Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p><p>Seattle comes into this game with an overall record of 21-20-10. In the Western Conference, they are in 11th place and 6th in the Pacific Division. On the road, the Kraken have gone 10-11-6 this season. Over their last ten games, Seattle has gone just 3-7 and has lost two games in a row.</p>

<p>When playing as the underdog, the Kraken have gone 10-16-7 this season and have lost five straight games in that situation. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Seattle has gone 10-18 this season.</p></p><p>Seattle comes into this game with a puck line record of 28-23 for the season, and they are 12-12 on the road. So far, the Kraken have 12 wins by multiple goals and 16 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, Seattle has gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.5 goals per game. In their last ten games vs. the puck line, the Kraken have gone just 4-6.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Seattle is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under record of 21-26-4.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Kraken have an average of 2.8 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. This year, the Kraken have recorded a 8-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 12-12 record.</p><p>Seattle's current leading scorer is Jared McCann. This season, he has 21 goals, which puts him 38th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>The Devils' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 20th in takeaways and an average of 6.7 takeaways per contest. They hold 27th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.2 goals given up per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Joey Daccord has started 32 games this season. His current record stands at 15-10, and his save percentage is 0.923%.</p><h3>Will the Devils Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Devils are 11-12-2 and have been favored in 35 of their 50 games. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is currently 10th and has gone 16-14 against other teams in the East. Over their last ten games, the Devils have lost seven games and come into today's game having lost two straight.</p>

<p>Overall, New Jersey has a record of 25-22-4 and has picked up 54 points. Against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Devils have gone 8-7 this year. In their last five games, New Jersey has only won once and have gone 1-4 over their previous ten games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Devils have a puck line record of just 3-22, and their overall puck line record is at 17-33. So far, they have had 13 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten home games, New Jersey has a puck line record of just 2-8, and their average scoring margin at home this year is at -.5 goals per game. So far, the team has been the favorite in 35 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is at 10-25.</p> <p>This season, New Jersey's games are averaging 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Devils currently have an over/under record of 30-19-1.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Kraken offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Seattle posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. Coming into the game, the Devils have a 18-11 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 7-10.</p><p>New Jersey's current leading scorer is Tyler Toffoli. This season, he has 21 goals, which puts him 31st in the NHL. Toffoli also comes into the game with 13 assists.</p><p>Entering the game, the Devils' defense ranks 20th in takeaways, averaging 6.7 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 27th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.2 goals per game.</p><p>Goalie Vitek Vanecek gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 17-9, and his save percentage is 0.779%.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

<p>Betting on today's Big Green and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with Notre Dame being favored by -18 over Dartmouth.</p><h3>DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green +18</p><p>This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Even though we have Notre Dame winning straight-up, we like Dartmouth at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Dartmouth Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Dartmouth Big Green Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Dartmouth fell to 3-4 on the season after a narrow 69-68 road loss to UIC on Sunday. Entering the game as +11.5 point underdogs, the Big Green kept things closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 39-36 at halftime, Dartmouth managed just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Dartmouth struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.4% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, and they hit only 4 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Javon Jackson and Jordan Mason each scored 17 points, with Jackson hitting 3 of 6 from deep and Mason going 3 of 7. Ryan Cornish added 15 points, while Brandon Mitchell-Day and Jayden Williams each chipped in 11.</p><p>Despite Dartmouth's strong defensive performance, they allowed 69 points in this one. The Big Green held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 71 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Dartmouth limited their opponent to 14/44 shooting, or 31%. From three-point range, their opponent shot 10/27, good for 37%. Dartmouth also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, a 64% clip.</p><h3>Do the Fighting Irish Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Notre Dame moved to 5-5 on the season with a 69-64 home win over Syracuse on Saturday, December 7th. The Fighting Irish were favored by 5 points, and the game ended as a push against the spread. The total points of 133 fell short of the 145-point over/under line.</p> <p>Notre Dame led 30-26 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they aim to get above .500.</p><p>Notre Dame put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-22, and connected on 51.9% of their two-point attempts, finishing 14-for-27 inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they shot 63%, making 17 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Braeden Shrewsberry led the way with 25 points, hitting 6-of-11 from three-point range and shooting 53.3% overall. Donnie Freeman and Jyáre Davis each added 20 points, with Freeman grabbing 11 rebounds. Tae Davis contributed 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, and J.R. Konieczny also chipped in 15 points, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with the other team hitting 14 of 27 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Notre Dame's defense saw the opponent make 8 of 22 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 17 for 63%. Notre Dame allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Rangers Grab a Win in Buffalo?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 14-12-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Entering as -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that number.</p> 

<p>Four different players contributed to the Rangers' scoring, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders got on the board, and they added two more goals in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>In their 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored five times. Artemi Panarin netted his 8th goal on a power play and later added his 9th on an empty net. Adam Edstrom also scored, marking his first goal of the season.</p> <p>Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to build on a solid performance in their last game, where they gave up just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Sabres Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 11-14-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took an early lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They’ll look to bounce back from this regulation loss in their next game.</p><p>Buffalo fired 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, coming on a shorthanded opportunity 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres ended the game with 13 giveaways and did not register any assists. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, while the team was held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p><p>Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after allowing two second-period goals in their previous game against the Red Wings. Both goals came on the power play, scored by Dylan Larkin. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres' defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Lions and Huskies face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Huskies are hosting the game at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. The odds for this Southland conference game currently have Houston Christian as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does East Texas A&M Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>East Texas A&M fell to 1-7 on the season after a 77-57 home loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday. The Lions, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>The Lions trailed 36-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 41-31.</p><p>East Texas A&M's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 41.1% shooting from the field. They hit 14 threes at a 35.9% clip, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 4 of 9 attempts (44.4%).</p> <p>Scooter Williams Jr. led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 63.6% overall. Jalen Jackson added 16 points, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Khaliq Abdul-Mateen and Corey Hadnot II each contributed 15 points, with Abdul-Mateen hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p><p>East Texas A&M Lions gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 56 attempts. The Lions allowed 9 made two-point shots on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions' defense allowed 14 threes on 39 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 9 times, making 4 of those attempts, for 44%. The Lions gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Houston Christian as Home Favorites</h3><p>Houston Christian fell to 0-6 on the season after a 78-71 road loss to UTSA on Saturday. The Huskies entered the game as +13 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 35-26 at halftime, Houston Christian put up 45 points in the 2nd half, but UTSA scored 43 to hold on for the win. The game’s total points of 149 just went over the O/U line of 148.</p><p>Houston Christian's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.1% overall and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 72.7% of their free throws, going 16-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Amir Spears led the way with 31 points and 5 assists, despite shooting 20% from three-point range. Julian Mackey added 20 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Raekwon Horton was efficient, making 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Houston Christian's defensive struggles, allowing 78 points on 47% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts at a 92% clip. Houston Christian also gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Texas A&M Lions vs Houston Christian Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24