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<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Cougars game? Catch the action at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and Washington State is favored by -11.5 at home against Eastern Washington.</p><h3>EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Lock in a Win at Spokane?</h3><h3>Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Washington dropped their latest game, falling 82-78 to Cal Poly on Sunday, November 17th. The Eagles, who were -5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 160, going over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-35 at halftime, Eastern Washington scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46 points to Cal Poly, leading to the loss.</p><p>Eastern Washington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts (20/33) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (9/27), while also shooting 68.8% from the free-throw line (11/16). The Eagles dished out 17 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nic McClain led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 10/12 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Owen Koonce added 19 points and 7 rebounds, going 3/5 from deep, while Mac Riniker contributed 15 points on 6/7 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Eastern Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 20/33.</p> <p>From three-point range, Eastern Washington allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 68%. Additionally, Eastern Washington gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Washington State as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State improved to 3-0 on the season with an 83-69 win over Northern Colorado on Monday, November 18th. The Cougars were -11.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 152 fell short of the O/U line of 158.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 43-37 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points and holding Northern Colorado to 32 points.</p><p>Washington State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Cedric Coward led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 33.3% from three. Langston Reynolds added 16 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots, and Isaiah Watts knocked down 4 threes on 6 attempts, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Washington State's defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 75%.</p>

Eastern Washington Eagles vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Gamecocks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -18 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears +18</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Mercer at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bears?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mercer fell to South Alabama 75-66 on Saturday, November 16th. The Bears were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-32 at halftime, Mercer tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 34 of their own. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Mercer's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall, but they hit 12 threes at a 37.5% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, going 10/11 for 90.9%.</p> <p>Myles Corey and Tyler Johnson were the standouts, with Corey scoring 28 points and Johnson adding 26, hitting 6 threes at 54.5%. Ahmad Robinson contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Judah Brown shot 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Mercer’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 60% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense held their opponents to 25% shooting, with 8 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 68%. Mercer gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the South Carolina Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>South Carolina dropped to 1-2 on the season after an 87-71 loss to Indiana on Saturday. The Gamecocks, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, exceeding the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>South Carolina was down 43-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as they were outscored 44-39.</p><p>South Carolina put up 71 points in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 27.6% of their threes (8/29), while connecting on 47.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 23 attempts, good for 65.2%.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the Gamecocks with 23 points, shooting 70% from the field and 75% from three (3/4). Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Mackenzie Mgbako chipped in 17 points on 62.5% shooting. Nick Pringle contributed 11 rebounds, and Jamarii Thomas dished out 4 assists.</p><p>South Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 18 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gamecocks gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, with the other team shooting 47%. South Carolina also sent them to the line 33 times, where they hit 27 free throws, an 81% rate.</p>

Mercer Bears vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Tigers and Dons are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPNU. The Dons will host the game at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with San Francisco being favored by -1 over Memphis.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers +1</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</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 the Tigers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 3-0 on the season with a 94-70 win over Ohio on Friday. The Tigers were -12.5 point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 164, just over the O/U line of 161.</p> <p>Memphis led 43-38 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, outscoring Ohio 51-32. Their strong 2nd half performance was key in securing the win and covering the spread.</p><p>Memphis put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field and 72.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, and they also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 80% from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts. Tyrese Hunter also hit 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 21 points and 6 assists, while Ajay Sheldon added 20 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip.</p><p>Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 70 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field. The Tigers allowed 32 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis gave up 13 threes on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 77% rate.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Dons Chances at Home</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons cruised to an 82-37 win over Chicago State on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, San Francisco entered the game as -29 favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>San Francisco dominated early, leading 44-12 at halftime. They added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 25. The combined points of 119 fell well under the O/U line of 148.</p><p>In their latest game, the San Francisco Dons put up 82 points, shooting 46.9% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 55.9%.</p> <p>They also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Tyrone Riley IV was a standout, scoring 28 points in 23 minutes, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 of 6 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 37 points, San Francisco's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Dons gave up 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Francisco's opponent hit 11 of 30 attempts, shooting 36%. The Dons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, a 64% success rate. San Francisco allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Memphis Tigers vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Wolf Pack and Spartans are set to face off at 10:00 ET on FS1. The Spartans will host the game at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. Nevada is favored by -9.5 in this Mountain West conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 140.5 points.</p><h3>NEVADA WOLF PACK VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Nevada Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Wyoming 76-58, Nevada comes into this game with a record of 21-6. They have gone 8-5 in Mountain West play this season and 13-1 outside of conference.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Wolf Pack have gone 17-4 this season, and they are 8-4 on the road compared to 13-2 at home. Over their last 10 road games, Nevada is 7-3.</p><p>Overall, Nevada has a solid ATS record of 17-10 this season. On the road, their ATS mark stands at 8-4. Over their last 3 road games, the Wolf Pack have gone 2-1 vs. the spread. As the favorite, Nevada has an ATS record of 13-8 this year and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Nevada's games this year (144). This season, their over/under record is 10-17 and their games have averaged 142.7 points per game. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Wolf Pack's offense concluded with 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 76.2 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Jarod Lucas, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.1, while Kenan Blackshear also carries a PPG average of 15.6 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Wolf Pack's defense is nationally ranked 43rd, allowing 66.4 points per game. The Nevada defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 58 points and allowed Wyoming to connect on 11 threes.</p><h3>Does San Jose State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>San Jose State has struggled mightily this season, as they enter this game with a 9-18 record. They have lost two straight games and are just 2-12 in Mountain West Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, the Spartans are 5-8, and over their last 10 home games, they are just 3-7. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog, San Jose State has gone just 6-10 against the spread this season and they are 9-16 overall vs. the spread. Their ATS record at home is 5-8 and they have gone 1-4 vs. the spread in their last five home games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Spartans are just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 140.5 is similar to the average over/under line in San Jose State's games this season (139.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, they have an over/under record of 2-1.</p><p>Most recently, the San Jose State offense finished with just 50 points vs. Boise State. For the game, they hit 10/28 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 32.7%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Spartans offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 24.5 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.</p><p>At present, the Spartans' defense is nationally ranked 249th, allowing 74.7 points per game. San Jose State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Boise State offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 82 points.</p>

Nevada Wolf Pack vs San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

LSU was an emphatic winner last night with the spotlight pick, so we’re 2-1 this week heading into a busy Thursday card. A lot of mid-major conferences are in action this evening and that makes for a lot of good betting value on the board. Several games have been canceled or postponed tonight, unfortunately, so we have to work around that, but that is the nature of the beast this year with COVID still lingering.

There is a total I really like in college hoops tonight and that game will be the one in the spotlight for us tonight. That is the game between Eastern Kentucky and Belmont down in the Ohio Valley Conference. Belmont is looking to improve to 15-0 in OVC play and should do so as an 11.5-point favorite against EKU. The total on the game sits at 159.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a>.
<h3><strong><u>Eastern Kentucky</u></strong><strong><u> Colonels</u></strong></h3>
Spoiler alert. Eastern Kentucky is third in the nation in adjusted tempo. The Colonels like to push the pace whenever possible and they’ve played all of their games this season to at least 72 possessions. They’ve had many that have gone much higher than that. This is a pretty good EKU team as well. They suffered home losses in step-up games to Austin Peay and Murray State and Morehead State, but properly handled their affairs against the lesser teams in the league.

Belmont is not a lesser team. This does indeed look like a spot where Eastern Kentucky could get blown out. Those three losses were by 13, 15, and 12, so it is pretty interesting to see this line come down a little bit from the 12.5 it opened. The Colonels don’t really stand out offensively from the field. They are 176th in 3P% and 187th in 2P%. One thing that they do really well is take care of the basketball. They rank 56th in TO% on offense.

Eastern Kentucky likes to shoot threes. In conference play, the Colonels are second at 36.3% on triple tries and they are third in 3P Rate at 42.4%, which means that over 42% of their shot attempts are threes. They’ve continued to take good care of the basketball in OVC play, so they’ve gotten up a lot of those three-point shots. They actually aren’t an overly efficient offense, but rack up points with volume.

Defensively, Eastern Kentucky forces a lot of turnovers. The Colonels are first in the OVC in TO% on defense at 24.4% and fifth nationally at 25.1% for the season. One big area of weakness on defense is that the Colonels allow a lot of offensive rebounds.
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<h3><strong><u>Belmont</u></strong><strong><u> Bruins</u></strong></h3>
Casey Alexander’s transition from Lipscomb of the Atlantic Sun to Belmont of the Ohio Valley has gone really well. Alexander heads into this game with a 29-3 record in conference games and a 46-8 record overall. Belmont’s offensive efficiency has been a sight to see. Sure, Belmont has played the 327th-ranked schedule, but all you can do is play the teams on the schedule.

The Bruins are second in the nation in eFG% on offense at 59.4%. They are second nationally at 62.2% on two-point shots and 46th in 3P% at 37%. They are a really special offensive team that, like Eastern Kentucky, takes good care of the basketball. Even though both of these teams force a lot of turnovers, we may not fully see that on display in this game.

Belmont is also 61st in the nation at the free throw line at 74.4%. The schedule has provided a boost, but Belmont is also blowing teams away. The Bruins lost 96-83 to Samford back on December 5 for their only loss. Since then, they’ve failed to win by double digits only four times in 17 games. One of those wins was by nine. You can look down on Belmont for the schedule, but they are still 13-6 against the spread, so they’ve outperformed expectations.

Belmont moves at a pretty quick pace. When they’ve played tighter games, like the ones against Austin Peay and Murray State on the road last month, they did slow down a bit and possessions became a little more important. Belmont has also gotten into the high 80s a lot and most projections have them in that range again tonight.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
I think this will be a fun game for Belmont. They go through the motions a lot because they blow teams out. They’re first in 3P% and 2P% in OVC play. EKU is second in 3P%. We have the potential for lots of points in this game and I think Alexander will allow his Bruins to run with the Colonels. I’d expect to see this game in the upper 70s in possessions.

With two good offensive teams, especially Belmont, this game has the potential for lots of points. If EKU can keep it closer, as the line move suggests, it should work some free throws into the end-game situations as well. I’m not sure we’ll have to rely on that, but this looks like a track meet.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 159.5</strong></h4>
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