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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hokies face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies are hosting the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -20.5 vs. USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Even though we have Virginia Tech winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will USC Upstate Shock Everyone at Cassell Coliseum?</h3><p>USC Upstate’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 97-66 to NC State on Monday. The Spartans were +24 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 163, going over the pre-game line of 147.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 50-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 47. The Spartans will need to regroup and focus on improving their defense as they move forward.</p><p>USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 14.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.9%, but they managed to score 66 points thanks in part to strong free-throw shooting, hitting 21 of 27 attempts for 77.8%.</p> <p>The Spartans grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each scored 14 points, with Pass hitting 2 of 4 threes and Hill shooting 7 of 10 overall. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield also contributed 13 points, connecting on 5 of 6 shots.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 70% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate's opponents hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. USC Upstate gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Hokies Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Virginia Tech opened their season with an 83-60 win over Delaware State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Hokies entered the game as -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 40-32 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 43 of their own.</p><p>Virginia Tech put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 63% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 32.1% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-28 from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Hokies shot 66.7%, making 22 of 33 attempts. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Martaz Robinson led the way with 30 points, shooting 6-for-10 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 26/55 shooting. Inside the arc, the Hokies allowed 63% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of their 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Virginia Tech's defense held the opposition to 32% shooting, as they made 9 of their 28 attempts. The Hokies also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws for a 66% success rate. Virginia Tech allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-114) will host the Atlanta Hawks (-106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 1 point and have a record of 3-6, while the Hawks are 4-5. The over/under line for this game is 226.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with Cade Cunningham points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Have What it Takes in Detroit?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 4-5 on the season with a 121-116 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta took an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 26-22. The 2nd quarter saw both teams score 39 points, and the Knicks edged the Hawks 28-24 in the 3rd. The game was tied at 89 going into the 4th, where the Hawks outscored the Knicks 32-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Zaccharie Risacher's 33 points and 6 threes at 60% shooting led the Hawks to a win over the Knicks, with Atlanta hitting 15 threes at 39.5% overall. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each added 23 points, with Johnson also grabbing 15 rebounds.</p> <p>Risacher scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Clint Capela added 8 of his 18 points in the 4th. Young also contributed 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 39 points, the Hawks' defense held the Knicks to 27 points in the 4th, helping them secure a win. Overall, they gave up 116 points on 48% shooting.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, allowing New York to hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Hawks sent the Knicks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Pistons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 3-6 on the season after a narrow 108-107 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Detroit, who entered the game as 1-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run by the Hornets early on shifted momentum, but the Pistons kept it close, trailing 77-76 going into the 4th quarter. Both teams scored 31 points in the final period, but Detroit couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 21 points and 5 assists in their 108-107 loss to the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, despite shooting just 39.1%.</p> <p>Detroit shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 10 threes at 31.2%. Cunningham scored 12 of his 20 points in the 1st quarter, while Paul Reed added 8 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons held the Hornets to 108 points on 43% shooting, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Detroit gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, which proved costly.</p> <p>The Pistons allowed 14 made threes on 31% shooting from deep and sent the Hornets to the line 16 times, where they hit all their free throws. Detroit finished with 40 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Panthers and Cyclones are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with the Cyclones being the favored team playing at home against the Panthers.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +30</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Today's game will mark Eastern Illinois' 13th game of the season and they currently have a 6-6 overall record. In their previous ten road games, Eastern Illinois has a record of 1-9, which includes last year. Against the spread, Eastern Illinois has a 3-3 record thus far. In their last ten games, Eastern Illinois is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Eastern Illinois' games have, on average, featured 130.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.4 points so far. The Panthers have an over/under record of 0-0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 142 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Eastern Illinois offense put up 63 points against Kansas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Panthers was Tiger Booker with 20 points, while Kooper Jacobi also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Eastern Illinois defense has excelled, sitting 39th in the nation by allowing 63.5 points per game. Against Kansas in their most recent game, the Eastern Illinois defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Kansas to hit 50% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Cyclones Win at Hilton Coliseum?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup against Eastern Illinois, Iowa State holds a 9-2 overall record. When playing away from home, the Cyclones are 2-1, while they are 4-1 when playing at home. Entering today's game, Iowa State holds a 5-3 against the spread (ATS) record. In home games this season, Iowa State has covered the spread in 4 out of 5 games, and they are 7-3 ATS in their previous ten home games.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 11 games, Iowa State has an over/under record of 5-3-0, with their games averaging 141.8 points per game on average. The Cyclones have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Iowa State's offense looked good, scoring 99 points against DePaul. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.5% and made 14/21 free throws. The team's top scorer is Keshon Gilbert, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.7, while Tamin Lipsey also carries a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Iowa State defense is giving up an average of 59.1 points per contest. The Iowa State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 80 points and allowed DePaul to connect on 9 threes.</p>

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