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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Saint Joseph's being favored by -15.5 over Central Connecticut State.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Joseph's winning straight-up, we like Central Connecticut State at +15.5.</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 Blue Devils Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State put up a strong fight in their season opener against Providence on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Blue Devils kept it close, losing 59-55 on the road. They not only covered the spread but also kept the game’s total points (114) well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>CCSU led 26-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on as Providence outscored them 35-29 in the 2nd half. While they didn’t come away with the win, the Blue Devils showed they can compete against tougher opponents.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and failing to hit a three-pointer, going 0-for-8 from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 31.5%, and they managed only 3 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Blue Devils connected on 80.8%, hitting 21 of 26 attempts. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each scored 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Central Connecticut State put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 8 made threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Blue Devils gave up 12 two-point field goals on 21 attempts, a 57% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 73%. Central Connecticut State allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Saint Joseph's Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Joseph's opened their season with a 70-63 win over Navy on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -16.5 favorites, the Hawks didn't cover the spread, and the total points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Saint Joseph's turned things around by outscoring Navy 42-30 in the 2nd half.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 22 from deep, while shooting 50% on two-pointers (12/24). At the free-throw line, the Hawks made 22 of 29 attempts, good for 75.9%.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, shooting 6 of 13 from beyond the arc (46.2%) and 9 of 17 overall. Austin Benigni also went 9 of 17 from the field, adding 23 points and 3 assists. Xzayvier Brown contributed 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Aidan Kehoe grabbed 9 boards to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Saint Joseph's Hawks held their opponent to 63 points, with a shooting percentage of 43% from the field. The opposing team made 20 of their 46 field goal attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, the Hawks allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts (50%) and 8 three-pointers on 22 attempts (36%). The opponent also went to the free-throw line 29 times, making 22 free throws (75%).</p>

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The Denver Nuggets are the team that just won't go away. And they are hoping that they can keep things going for themselves after Sunday afternoon, when they face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals. Game time is 1:05 PM ET at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex, and if you are a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customer you should know that you can get reduced juice on this game, which will give you better odds, in addition to the ability to place wagers as the contest is in progress, with Sports Betting Prime.

The Nuggets really do come off like the team with nine lives. They were down three games to one against Utah in the first round of play, but roared back with three straight victories. And on Friday they came back from being down 16 points to stave off elimination.

So what do they do for an encore?

I almost forgot Michael Porter Jr. was a rookie. And sometimes he's going to say some "rookie things." He was critical of the coaching staff because he wanted the ball more. In fact, he did not see it very much at all in the second half of Game 4, after having a great first half with 15 points.

Then he did not score for a 46-minute period in Game 5. But that was not the end of the story, by any means. Porter sank a three-point shot with a little over a minute remaining to extend his team's lead to five points. All told, he scored seven of Denver's last nine points. Those were the only points he would score in the ballgame.

Here are the NBA betting odds for Game 6, as they are posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>:

<strong>Los Angeles Clippers -8.5</strong>
<strong>Denver Nuggets +8.5</strong>

<strong>Over 213.5 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 213.5 points -110</strong>

Porter's teammates and coaches are still not all that pleased with him. But that's something they'll probably discuss in more detail at a later date. What they want to do now is stay alive. And Paul Millsap, a veteran leader of this ensemble, valiantly kept things alive with fourteen points in the third quarter on Friday, which made the comeback possible.

Jamal Murray came through with 26 points in Game 5. Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds. This overcame monster output from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who combined for 62 points. Lou Williams had just four points off the bench for the Clippers, and they will need more from him. he has averaged less than ten points during this series, on 35% shooting.

Murray has not been as red-hot as he was in the previous series against the Jazz. Yes, he has been hitting triples (42%), but he's just 21 of 60 (35%) from two-point range. George, who had a horrific shooting slump as these playoffs began, has settled down and is making 42.5% of his attempts from downtown.

So we have two stars who have been off the mark in this series. Murray., who had scored 142 points in a three-game stretch against Utah, is averaging just 17.8 ppg here.

So is the question more a matter of who could conceivably bust out in Game 6? Or is it more about who can defend the other team's big gun? The thing about the Clippers is that they have so much versatility on the defensive end. Let's face it; when you have Leonard and George and Patrick Beverley, you can give an opponent a lot of different looks. And obviously they are doing something to keep Murray out of his rhythm. Part of what had gotten Porter upset was his feeling of frustration that the team was relying too much on the Jokic-Murray combination with regard to point production.

He may be right. And that is a critical factor in a game like this. Let's look for the Clips to continue keeping Murray off-balance, and to avoid another collapse. We'll lay the points.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Minutemen versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and West Virginia is favored by -9 against Massachusetts in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Massachusetts at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Massachusetts Pull Off A Win at WVU Coliseum?</h3><h3>Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Massachusetts opened their season with a dominant 103-74 win over New Hampshire on Monday. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UMass led 49-31 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 54-43. The game’s total points of 177 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 103 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61%. They hit 68.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.3% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Minutemen dished out 25 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at a 50% clip, while Sami Pissis added 20 points, shooting 50% from downtown as well.</p><p>Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing opponents to hit 68% of their two-point attempts (32/47).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Massachusetts allowed 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they converted 7 free throws (63%).</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>West Virginia opened their season with a decisive 87-59 win over Robert Morris on Monday. Playing at home, the Mountaineers came in as -18.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 146 narrowly exceeded the 145-point over/under line.</p> <p>West Virginia took control early, leading 46-26 at halftime. They maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring Robert Morris 41-33 to secure the win.</p><p>West Virginia put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 55.7% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc, making 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, with a 73.1% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Tucker DeVries led the way with 18 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from deep. Javon Small added 15 points and 5 assists, hitting 50% of his threes. The Mountaineers finished with 16 assists and just 6 offensive rebounds, while shooting 58.3% from the free-throw line.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 59 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field, including 73% on two-point attempts (19/26). From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 15 of 35 threes, shooting 42%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposition went 7/12, shooting 58%. West Virginia limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Massachusetts Minutemen vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<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 Knights and Fighting Illini are set to face off at 9:00 ET on BTN. The Fighting Illini will host the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 161.5 points, and the Fighting Illini are favored to win at home vs. the Knights.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 14th game of the season, Fairleigh Dickinson currently holds a 6-7 overall record. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, they have a 4-6 record. Fairleigh Dickinson has been solid vs. the spread thus far, sitting above .500 with a 5-4 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Fairleigh Dickinson has an over/under record of 5-4-0, with their games averaging 158 points per game on average. The Knights' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 159 points per game.</p><p>The Fairleigh Dickinson offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against Manhattan. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.8% and connected on 5 threes. One area that the Fairleigh Dickinson offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 47th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.</p><p>Coming into the game, Fairleigh Dickinson will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 81.8 points per game (270th). Against Manhattan in their most recent game, the Fairleigh Dickinson defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Manhattan to hit 38% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Illinois Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Illinois currently holds a 9-2 overall record after playing 11 games. In their three road games this season, Illinois is 2-1 while at home they are 5-1. Against the spread, Illinois has a record of 4-4-1 this season. On the road, the Fighting Illini are 2-0-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-4.</p><p>Illinois comes in with an over/under record of 4-5-0 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 143.1 points per game so far. When looking at the Fighting Illini's last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 155 points per game.</p><p>The Illinois offense is coming off a game where they scored 97 points against Missouri. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.2% and connected on 11 threes. Leading Illinois in scoring vs. Missouri was Terrence Shannon Jr. with his 30 points. Quincy Guerrier also added 28 points for the Fighting Illini.</p><p>In the current season, the Illinois defense has excelled, sitting 22nd in the nation by allowing 61.8 points per game. So far, the Illinois defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.1 times per game (509th).</p>

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