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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.

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<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, James Madison is favored bt -1.5 vs. South Alabama. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dukes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday. James Madison entered the game as +8 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>James Madison led 32-31 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 44.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 6 of 9 free throws for a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field and 40.0% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Dukes also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Can the Jaguars Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Alabama's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 58-49 road loss to TCU on Monday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 30-28 at halftime, South Alabama managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Alabama struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 26.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Vasean Allette added 14 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three, and Trazarien White contributed 13 points, shooting 2-for-9 from long range.</p><p>South Alabama's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, giving up a 55% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaguars limited their opponent to 5/26 shooting, or 19%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. South Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

UFC 249 didn’t make it past some concerned Disney and ESPN executives on April 18, but it looks like all systems are a go for May 9 in Jacksonville, Florida. The VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is set to be the venue for the event, but no fans will be in attendance with the continued bans on large gatherings.

Still, it will be a large enough gathering for this event with 12 fights on the card. Action will start on ESPN+, move to ESPN, and then finish up on pay-per-view with the last five fights of the night.

It just so happens that we did a lot of the legwork for most of these matches back in April when the first version of UFC 249 was supposed to take place. There are a few changes to this version of UFC 249, including the removal of Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade. Other that that, things look pretty similar overall.

With so many sportsbooks desperate for betting activity, just about everybody has lines up for this card well in advance, which is a rare treat. We'll take out prices from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes</strong></a>.

Action begins on UFC Fight Pass with the first portion of the preliminary card. <strong>Ryan Spann </strong>is -410 with a total of 1.5 against Smilin’ <strong>Sam Alvey</strong> in the light heavyweight division. The total is slightly juiced to the over at -135. Spann has a noticeable size advantage here in height and reach and an outstanding ground game for a light heavyweight with 11 career submission wins, including one last time out against Devin Clark. Alvey, who is +330 for this fight, has dropped three straight, including two via knockout. He certainly faces long odds here, but he’s been around a long time and is a great name to have on a card like this.

<strong>Bryce Mitchell</strong> and <strong>Charles Rosa</strong> make up the first of two featherweight fights on the card. Mitchell is -160 with +140 on the comeback for the underdog Rosa. Mitchell brings a perfect 12-0 record into this fight, his first since December 7. He was the winner of TUF: Undefeated and then topped Bobby Moffett and Matt Sayles in 2019 to stay unblemished. He’ll get a good test here in the veteran Rosa and the judges are expected to be needed with the over 2.5 juiced at -220. Mitchell should hold up, but this is an important fight to see how he is progressing against top competition.

<strong>Niko Price</strong> is 2-2 over his last four fights heading into this matchup against <strong>Vicente Luque</strong> in the main event of the ESPN+ portion of the show. Each of the last five fights Price has ended in a knockout, with three on the good side and three on the bad side. His win over James Vick back on October 12 was a big one and felt like it could be a turning point for the 30-year-old. It was his biggest name win to date to say the least.

This is actually a rematch of the match back on October 28, 2017. Luque won that fight in the second round by submission. That was actually the first loss of Price’s career. Luque’s most recent fight snapped a six-fight winning streak with the decision loss to Stephen Thompson. There are a lot of little side plots to this fight, but the price on Price at +235 just seems a little bit too big to ignore, with Luque an overpriced favorite at -275.

Unfortunately, due to a positive test for COVID-19, <strong>Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza</strong> has been taken off the card and his fight with <strong>Uriah Hall</strong> will have to be rescheduled.

We lost Sijara Eubanks and Sarah Moras from the first version of the UFC 249 card, but we got an upgrade in <strong>Carla Esparza</strong> and <strong>Michelle Waterson</strong>. These two had been preparing for each other anyway, as they were slated for the UFC Fight Night 172 card. Now they fight on ESPN in this one. The over 2.5 is juiced at -515, so there isn’t much to do on that end. Esparza is -160 with a two-fight winning streak and Waterson is +140 coming off of a loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk over 25 minutes back in October. She took some punishment in that fight, so we’ll see how she bounces back here. Per the odds, it might not be a good bounce back.

<strong>Aleksei Oleinik</strong> and <strong>Fabricio Werdum</strong> square off in the first of three heavyweight fights on the revamped UFC 249 card. Werdum is a big -310 favorite over Oleinik and the fight is lined at 1.5 rounds with -125 on the over. This fight was supposed to take place at UFC 250, but it moves up one event in name only, as it was set for May 9 anyway.

This is Werdum’s first fight since popping a positive test for a banned substance, so he’s dealing with almost a 26-month layoff. That is a lot for a 42-year-old fighter. Oleinik fought once in 2020 already and beat Maurice Greene by submission. It snapped a two-fight skid for Oleinik. Werdum may be deserving of a big price based on résumés, but he hasn’t been in the Octagon in a long time and is two years older now. I have to think Oleinik has a great shot at the balloon number here.

If you want viewers, put <strong>Donald Cerrone</strong> on the card. Fans will have to cheer from home for one of their favorites as Cowboy gets back in the cage against <strong>Anthony Pettis</strong>. This is the second of six fights for Cerrone on his current contract. He lost to Conor McGregor in what felt like a WWE-esque move to put McGregor over again. Pettis, once a top fighter in the lightweight division, has only won four times in his last 12 fights.

And, yet, Pettis is the -135 favorite. Is Dana White using Cerrone to put somebody over again? To help Pettis remain relevant for a little while? It sure feels that way, doesn’t it? These two crossed paths on January 26, 2013 and Pettis won via first-round TKO. Both guys have lost some shine, but Cerrone still has his in the public eye as a fan favorite. He’s the perfect guy to breathe new life into Pettis in what feels more like another PR stunt.

<strong>Yorgan De Castro (+170) vs. Greg Hardy (-200); Total: 1.5 (-155/+135)</strong>

This will be a brawl. Yorgan De Castro is 6-0 with five knockout wins in his career, including his official UFC debut at UFC 243 against Justin Tafa. That was after a first-round knockout in the Dana White Contender Series over Alton Meeks. This is a bit of a step up for De Castro in that Hardy has had some UFC experience, but Hardy is not a polished product or a classically-trained UFC fighter.

Hardy lost last time out against Alexander Volkov, but it was a big step to see him go 15 minutes with one of the better heavyweights in the division. That is a good sign going forward. This fight doesn’t look like a marathon, though, and Hardy got tired in that third round and Volkov really took over the fight. That doesn’t seem to be a worry for Hardy here and that is his only legitimate loss. I’d look for a bounce back here, but, again, heavyweight fights scare me with favorites.

<strong>Pick: Greg Hardy</strong>

<strong>Jeremy Stephens (+200) vs. Calvin Kattar (-240); Total: 2.5 (-175/155)</strong>

Jeremy Stephens gets a chance at some redemption and maybe a second wind to his career against Calvin Kattar. He took a beating against Yair Rodriguez back in October, but managed to last 15 minutes in the loss. He’s now dropped his last three fights and has not looked good in the process. This line, however, may be just a little too high.

Kattar, like Stephens, has a recent loss to Zabit Magomedsharipov on his ledger. Kattar doesn’t really have too many wins to write home about recently. First-round knockouts of Ricardo Lamas and Chris Fishgold are nice, but Lamas is 37 years old now and has lost three of his last four and that was Fishgold’s UFC debut after a full-year layoff. Stephens can turn back the clock here and the price is right to take a shot.

<strong>Pick: Jeremy Stephens</strong>

<strong>Jairzinho Rozenstruik (+230) vs. Francis Ngannou (-270); Total: 1.5 (-105/-115)</strong>

Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik is a fight that a lot of people have been waiting for and now they get it. Ngannou is -270 with the under 1.5 at -115 for this heavyweight scrap between the top contender for the title and a rising prospect. These are two terrifying dudes and we’re going to see some big strikes thrown in this fight. Since losing to Derrick Lewis, Ngannou has three straight first-round knockouts in 142 seconds.

It took a while for Rozenstruik to knock out Alistair Overeem, but he did it in the championship rounds with four seconds to spare before the fight went to the judges. This is a dangerous fight for Ngannou against a very athletic, very strong puncher. The heavyweight division lacks quicks and athleticism these days, but these two guys have both.

The likelihood is that this fight is over quickly as the main event of the ESPN portion of the card, but maybe this thing is just a war of attrition with neither fighter backing down. In heavyweight fights that could end with one shot, I tend to defer to the underdog. Rozenstruik is stepping up in class, but he is very, very live at +230.

<strong>Pick: Jairzinho Rozenstruik</strong>

<strong>Dominick Cruz (+185) vs. Henry Cejudo (-225); Total: 4.5 (-200/170)</strong>

We lost Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade, but picked up another title fight in the process. Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo is -225 against challenger Dominick Cruz in the lead-in to the main event. Cejudo relinquished the flyweight title to focus on the bantamweight strap and he’ll do that here against Cruz. Originally, Jose Aldo was slotted for Cruz’s spot, but he’s having visa issues.

It will be interesting to see how Cejudo does in another bantamweight fight. He knocked out Marlon Moraes at UFC 238, but this feels like something of a step up against the more accomplished Cruz. On the other hand, Cruz hasn’t fought since December 30, 2016. Cruz has battled through a ton of injuries. This would be a great story about perseverance and heart, but Cejudo is the clear-cut favorite for a reason.

<strong>Pick: Henry Cejudo</strong>

<strong>Justin Gaethje (+150) vs. Tony Ferguson (-170); Total: 2.5 (110/-130)</strong>

This isn’t quite the fight that everybody wanted, but with Khabib Nurmagomedov stuck in Russia because of the quarantine, Justin Gaethje slots in for the fight against Tony Ferguson. This fight will tell us a lot about Gaethje. His most recent fight against Donald Cerrone felt more like a fight to “put him over”, to borrow an expression from the WWE. It was a fight to get Gaethje another win over a big name. It allowed Gaethje to sustain the momentum from wins over Edson Barboza and James Vick. Gaethje is an action junkie and a fan favorite because he’s going to kill or be killed and there is something endearing about betting on a guy like that. You know you’re getting a max effort every time out.

That should ring especially true here against Ferguson, given that some people believe he isn’t as worthy of this spot as others. Ferguson has reeled off 12 straight victories in a variety of different ways. He’s knocked guys out and forced stoppages. He’s gotten submissions, including his title win over Kevin Lee. He’s also had decision wins. That is why Ferguson is a favorite and the pick here. He can win a lot of different ways. Gaethje needs a knockout of a guy that has never been knocked out before.

<strong>Pick: Tony Ferguson</strong>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Gophers versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -10 vs. Minnesota in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +10</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Monday, December 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Minnesota at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Gophers Stand a Chance in Bloomington?</h3><p>Minnesota dropped to 6-4 on the season after a 90-72 home loss to Michigan State on Wednesday. The Gophers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 131.5.</p> <p>After trailing 42-30 at halftime, Minnesota scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48 points to the Spartans, resulting in the loss.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Gophers put up 72 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 54.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 28 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, hitting 11 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.7% overall and 12.5% from three. Mike Mitchell Jr. added 17 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Jaxon Kohler and Xavier Booker each contributed 11 points, with Booker knocking down 3 of 4 threes and shooting 80.0% overall.</p><p>Minnesota's defense struggled, giving up 90 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 54% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of their 31 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Minnesota's opponents shot 32%, making 9 of 28 attempts. The Golden Gophers also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 shots for 64%. Minnesota allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Indiana improved to 7-2 on the season with a 76-57 win over Miami (OH) on Friday. The Hoosiers, who were -18.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.</p> <p>After leading 39-36 at halftime, Indiana’s defense stepped up, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Indiana's offense was clicking in their latest game, as they shot 53.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 64.7% (22/34), while they connected on 33.3% (6/18) from beyond the arc. The Hoosiers also made 73.7% of their free throws, going 14/19 from the line.</p> <p>Myles Rice was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 85.7% (6/7) and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Oumar Ballo was also efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and grabbing 18 rebounds, while adding 6 assists. Trey Galloway knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 57 points, Indiana's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 53% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 52 attempts. The Hoosiers struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponent hit 64% of their attempts, going 22/34.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense held their opponent to 6/18 shooting, or 33%. On free throws, their opponent made 14 of 19 attempts, shooting 73%. Indiana also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Demons and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +7</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Stun the Crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena?</h3><p>DePaul’s season record dropped to 8-3 after an 89-61 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 40-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points reached 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 61 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.1%.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Layden Blocker contributed 17 points. Simeon Wilcher was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Blue Demons allowed 34 two-point baskets on 57 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 10 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. DePaul also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 8-3 on the season with a 71-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, December 15th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Northwestern led 31-26 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northwestern put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 10 for 16.</p> <p>Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 33.3% from the field. Lance Terry added 17 points, and Nick Martinelli contributed 16 points on 58.3% shooting. Jalen Leach also chipped in 16 points despite shooting 31.2%.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (26/65). They limited two-point shooting to 39%, as the opposing team went 17/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Chippewas and Broncos game? Catch the action at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have Western Michigan as the -3 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -3</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Michigan Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Central Michigan comes into this game with a record of 10-9, including a 5-2 mark in Mid-American Conference play. The Chippewas have won two straight games and are 5-7 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Central Michigan is 4-7, and they are 5-2 at home. Overall, they have been outscored by an average of 13.5 points per game on the road, compared to a +4.0 average scoring margin at home.</p><p>Central Michigan has been .500 against the spread this season, going 9-9. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-7. As the underdog, the Chippewas have gone 5-7 vs. the spread this year. In their last three road games, they have gone 2-1 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Central Michigan games is 6-11-1. On average, their games have finished with 138.2 points compared to an average over/under line of 142.2, resulting in an average margin of -3.9 points. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 145.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 1-7-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Central Michigan offense put up 71 points against Miami (OH). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 3 threes. In terms of offense, the Chippewas have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 257th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 278th in percentage and 295th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, Central Michigan is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.1 points per game. In today's game, the Central Michigan defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 55 points.</p><h3>Will Western Michigan Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Western Michigan has a record of 8-11 this season, including a 5-4 mark at home. They have won three straight games at home and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>So far, the Broncos have been the underdog in 15 of their 19 games, going 5-10 in those games. They are favored for the third time this season and are 2-1 in the previous games.</p><p>Western Michigan has been solid against the spread this season, going 12-6. They have an even 2-1 record vs. the spread when favored this year and are 6-3 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos are 5-5 ATS. At home, their ATS mark is 6-3 this season and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Western Michigan's over/under record for the season sits at 10-8, and the average scoring total in their games is 147.4 points. Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (143.6), and 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Western Michigan offense ended with 73 points against Eastern Michigan. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.7% and made 8 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Seth Hubbard who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.7. Jefferson Monegro also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.5.</p><p>So far, the Broncos' defense is ranked 239th in the country at 75.6 points per contest. Against Eastern Michigan in their most recent game, the Western Michigan defense gave up a total of 56 points while allowing Eastern Michigan to hit 46% of their shots.</p>

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Great Danes and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -7.5 at home against Albany.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like Albany at +7.5.</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>Will Albany Shock Everyone at Rose Hill Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Great Danes improved to 5-6 on the season with a 74-66 win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Albany, who entered the game as +3.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Albany trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-32. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Albany's offense put up 74 points, shooting 39% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, while they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>The Great Danes grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with Tanner Thomas and Amar'e Marshall each scoring 16 points. Thomas shot 50% overall, while Marshall hit 3 of 8 from deep. Nyle Ralph-Beyer was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three, contributing 13 points in 21 minutes.</p><p>Albany's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Great Danes allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany's defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% success rate. The Great Danes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 90%.</p><h3>Will the Fordham Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fordham improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-84 win over Bryant on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Fordham led 42-36 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Fordham put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, and they hit 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from three. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, making both of his three-point attempts and shooting 66.7% overall. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 43 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they made 6 of 18 three-point attempts. However, Fordham sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 for 77%. Fordham also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC. In this Coastal Athletic Association matchup, Towson is favored by -11.5 vs. North Carolina A&T. The over/under for the game is 129 points.</p><h3>TOWSON TIGERS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into their matchup with North Carolina A&T, Towson has an overall record of 17-12. They have gone 10-6 in Coastal Athletic Association games and 7-6 in non-conference matchups. On the road, the Tigers are 5-6 this season, and their average scoring margin is +0.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Towson has gone 5-5. In their most recent game, they fell to Charleston by a score of 72-56. For the season, the Tigers have been favored in 16 games and have gone 12-4 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin at home is +3.6 points per game.</p><p>When looking at Towson's ATS record this season, they are currently 14-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 129 is lower than the average over/under line in Towson games this season (133). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points compared to their season average of 131.9 points per game. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Towson offense is coming off a game where they scored 56 points against Charleston. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.2% and connected on 4 threes. Dylan Williamson led the scoring for the Tigers, contributing 13 points. Additionally, Charles Thompson chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Tigers' defense is ranked 19th in the country at 64.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Charleston, the Cougars finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 72 points vs. Towson.</p><h3>Can the Aggies Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T will look to snap a seven-game losing streak when it hosts Towson on Thursday. The Aggies are 7-22 overall this season, including a 4-8 record at home. They have gone 5-20 as underdogs compared to 2-0 as favorites.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Aggies lost to Monmouth by a score of 83-67. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>North Carolina A&T has an ATS record of 13-14 this season, including a mark of 5-7 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 129 is lower than the average over/under line in North Carolina A&T's games this season (145.1). The Aggies' over/under record is 12-15 this season, and their games have averaged 143.4 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 136 points scored.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the North Carolina A&T offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Monmouth. Their field goal percentage for the game was 28.3%, and they made 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Landon Glasper, who is averaging 21.3 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Camian Shell also maintains a PPG average of 12.4 heading into game.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 291st nationally, allowing an average of 78.2 points per contest. The North Carolina A&T defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 83 points and allowed Monmouth to connect on 8 threes.</p>

Towson Tigers vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Hilltoppers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hilltoppers at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Western Kentucky is favored by -7 at home against Seattle.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7</p><p>This game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hilltoppers.</li><li>Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</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>Will Seattle Shock Everyone at E. A. Diddle Arena?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 2-6 on the season after an 88-72 loss to UTEP on Saturday. The Redhawks, who were +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Seattle struggled early, trailing 48-23 at halftime, but showed some fight by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>In their latest game, the Seattle Redhawks put up 72 points, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, and hit 72% of their free throws, making 18-of-25 from the line. The Redhawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Ahamad Bynum led the way with 19 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 7-for-9 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range. Otis Frazier III and Paris Dawson each added 18 points, with Frazier contributing 5 assists and Dawson hitting 4 threes. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Kevin Kalu and Derick Hamilton both shot 83.3%, finishing with 13 and 12 points, respectively.</p><p>Seattle's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 32 field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Redhawks gave up 25 two-pointers on 40 tries, a 62% rate. From three, they allowed 7 of 17, or 41% shooting. They also sent the opponent to the line 19 times, where they hit 17 free throws, an 89% clip.</p><h3>Can the Hilltoppers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Western Kentucky improved to 6-3 on the season with an 81-76 win over Murray State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hilltoppers were -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Western Kentucky tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 34 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Western Kentucky put up 81 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 38% from the field and 24% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.</p> <p>Don McHenry led the way with 29 points, shooting 4 of 10 from deep, while JaCobi Wood added 22 points, connecting on 5 of 10 from three. Wood also contributed 6 assists. Babacar Faye and Nick Ellington were efficient inside, with Faye grabbing 9 rebounds and Ellington shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 76 points, Western Kentucky's defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 46 shots to fall, a 45% success rate.</p> <p>The Hilltoppers were more effective in defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 24%, making 6 of 25 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 for 84%. Western Kentucky also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>The Hornets will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Celtics tonight at 7:00 ET. Charlotte is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, while Boston is 1st.</p>

<p>The Celtics are 17-point favorites and have a record of 58-16, while the Hornets are 18-56. The over/under line is currently set at 216.5.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +17</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-106 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>In their games this season, the Celtics have had an average over/under line of 229.8, which is higher than today's line of 216.5. On average, their games have seen 230.4 points scored.</p>

<p>Boston's O/U record for the season is 37-36-1, and their games have finished below the O/U line in their last game vs. the Pelicans (196 points vs. O/U of 223.5).</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have been favored in 71 of their 74 games and have a record of 56-15 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 36-32 ATS, with an average scoring margin of +11.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Boston's most recent game was a 104-92 win over the Pelicans. They covered the spread as 6-point favorites, and the game finished 12 points below the O/U line.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 58-16. On the road, they are 26-13 compared to 32-3 at home.</p><p>The Celtics' offense has been one of the most potent in the NBA this season, ranking 2nd in points per game at 120.9. Interestingly, they have been even better on the road, averaging 118.7 points compared to 123.3 at home.</p>

<p>Boston's offensive approach has been heavily reliant on the three-point shot, as they lead the league in three-point attempts and makes. Overall, they are shooting 39% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace of play, the Celtics are 19th in the NBA at 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%.</p><p>This season, the Celtics' defense is the 5th ranked defense in the NBA at 5th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 70.3% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.2% while allowing 34.8% from downtown.</p><h3>Will Charlotte Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 36-38-0, and their games have averaged 223.3 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 216.5 points, and 60 of their games have had higher O/U lines.</p>

<p>The Hornets' last game vs. the Clippers had an O/U line of 215.5, and the teams combined for 248 points. Charlotte lost the game by a score of 130-118.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the Hornets have lost two straight games and are 18-56 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 13th place.</p>

<p>Charlotte's ATS record for the season is 28-44, including a record of 15-19 at home. As the underdog, they are 27-40 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>In their last five games as the underdog, the Hornets are 15-54 straight-up and 27-40 vs. the spread. This season, they have been the underdog in 69 of their 74 games.</p>

<p>Charlotte's last game vs. the Clippers, they were 14-point underdogs and covered the spread. This improved their ATS record on the road to 13-25 for the season.</p><p>Charlotte's offense has struggled this season, ranking 29th in scoring at 106.4 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 108.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Despite being 25th in pace, the Hornets are 16th in two-point attempts. Overall, they are 27th in field goal percentage and 28th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Charlotte is 22nd in made threes but just 25th in three-point shooting percentage. They are also last in free throw attempts and 30th in free throw shooting.</p><p>At this time, the Hornets' defense is positioned 22nd in the NBA, permitting 116.9 points per game. Inside the arc, the Hornets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.9% and 37.6% from three-point territory.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/24

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are flying high with a 5-2 record right now (4-2-1 ATS). They are tied with the New Orleans Saints for the NFC South lead and have a showdown with them next week.

The New York Giants are just 1-6, but they are 4-2-1 ATS as well. They are only two games behind the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East.

So here we go with Monday Night Football, with Tom Brady in the Big Apple (or reasonably near it, anyway).
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The Buccaneers now have Antonio Brown as part of their offensive arsenal.

As if they needed more people.

Seriously, there seems to be nothing stopping this team at the moment. We're exaggerating a little, of course. But what more could Tom Brady ask for? He's got two Pro Bowl wide receivers to begin with (Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin, who'll sit out with an injured index finger). But he's got Rob Gronkowski, and can go with the two tight ends if he wants (Cameron Brate being also on hand). Leonard Fournette was signed as a free agent, but they have actually gotten their boost out of the backfield from Ronald Jones, who has responded to the challenge with 506 yards.

Brady has 18 TD passes and a 65.7% completion rate. He has spread things around pretty good; there are four receivers with between 22 and 25 catches. Evans has six TD receptions. Scotty Miller is Brady's "smurf," much like Julian Edelman and Wes Welker were at New England, and he leads the team with 365 receiving yards. Now add Brown, who came to the team in such great football shape that the coaching staff was said to be "shocked." He has caught 100 or more passes in a season six times; eventually he will work himself in, and Brady is "supervising" him (he's staying at Brady's house). Head coach Bruce Arians has spoken of using him as a kick returner in this game.

Brady rolled sevens in Las Vegas last time out, throwing for 369 yards and four TD's in a 45-20 win over the Raiders.

But a big part of the Tampa Bay story is defense. These guys get pressure on passers (25 sacks) and shut down ground games (just 3 ypc allowed). They rank second in the metric of Adjusted Line Yards. They are an undisputed #1 in defending runs beyond the line of scrimmage. So BetAnySports patrons should know - they are pretty good.

The Bucs are second in the league in yards allowed per drive. And they are forcing punts 39.2% of the time. So they can get opponents off the field quickly.

The Giants have to make a couple of injury adjustments for this game. Davonta Freeman won't play, with a sprained ankle. So Wayne Gallman will get the starting nod at running back. We'll look out for Alfred Morris, a former 1000-yard rusher who might be activated for depth. It's a tough break to lose left guard Will Hernandez to COVID-19; rookie Shane Lamieux has to step in for him.

The Giants are 31st in the NFL in points per drive and red zone efficiency. But they aren't the worst in their own stadium, as the Jets trail them in both categories. We can't say that offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has failed, necessarily. He's caught a bad break with the ACL injury to Saquon Barkley. Daniel Jones has seven INT's and four fumbles, but we saw against the Eagles that he can run with the ball (if he can keep his feet) and you can't say he doesn't have receivers. Golden Tate might be trade bait, and that might affect how he's used. But Sterling Shepard is playing through turf toe, and Darius Slayton is scary enough to get the attention of opposing defensive coordinators. Frankly, the Giants may have a three-game win streak going if they just had a little more luck.

The metric of DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) is a metric formulated by the capable advanced stat people at Football Outsiders to measure overall efficiency. Tampa Bay is #1 in the league in DVOA, and we've got news for you - it isn't even close. We don't know if they are looking to make a "statement" here, as that is an oft-beaten term. So we aren't interested in "bucking" them. By the same token, we respect the Giants hanging in there lately. Sure, they will have a spirited effort on defense. But Jones will keep the ball in the air. And we're thinking that might promote some scoring. We see the number as pretty reasonable, so we'll go OVER that total.

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>The Cavaliers and Celtics are set to tip-off game four of their Eastern Conference first-round series at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Heading into Monday night's matchup, the Celtics lead the series 2-1 and are favored by 8.5 points. The over/under line is sitting at 206 points, and the money line odds are -358 for the Celtics and +282 for the Cavaliers. TNT is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, May 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-104 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><p>The Celtics picked up a 106-93 win over the Cavaliers in the most recent game of this series. Boston was favored by 7.5 points heading into the game, and they easily covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 211 points, and the teams fell 12 points short of that line. The Celtics had a strong defensive performance, holding the Cavs to just 42.9% shooting from the field.</p>

<p>Offensively, Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 33 points, and he also added 13 rebounds. Tatum was just 2-8 from three-point range. Jaylen Brown was the second-leading scorer for the Celtics with 28 points. Donovan Mitchell also had 33 points for the Cavs, and he made seven threes.</p><h3>Will the Boston Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>In today's game against the Cavaliers, the Celtics are favored by 8.5 points. This season, Boston has been favored in 86 of their 82 games and has a record of 68-18 as the favorite.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Celtics have gone 45-37 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +12 points per game. Their ATS record as the favorite on the road is 22-20.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Celtics have a record of 30-14, which is the 3rd-best mark in the NBA. Against the spread, they have covered in three straight road games.</p>

<p>For the season, Boston has an O/U record of 46-43-1, and their games have averaged 227.4 points per game. Today's O/U line of 206 is lower than their season average of 227.2.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Celtics won by a score of 106-93. Boston covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites, and the game finished with a combined scoring of 199 points.</p>

<p>The Celtics are currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 64-18. Against the East, they are 41-11 and have gone 23-7 against non-conference opponents.</p><p>Boston comes into the game as the NBA's second-ranked scoring offense, at 120.6 points per game. Despite being one of the league's top-scoring teams, they have scored below the league average in 34.1% of their games. The Celtics are also one of the faster-paced teams in the league, averaging 97.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>The Celtics lead the league in both three-point attempts per game and three-pointers made per game. They are averaging 16.5 made threes per game this season. Jayson Tatum has averaged 26.9 PPG this season, followed by Jaylen Brown at 23.0. Brown is averaging 2.1 made threes per game, while Tatum is averaging 3.1 made threes per game.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Celtics are one of the best in the NBA, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 108.0. They have been especially stingy over their last five games, giving up just 95.6 points per contest.</p>

<p>One of the keys to Boston's defensive success has been their ability to limit free-throw attempts, as they lead the league in fewest made free-throws allowed per game at 16.9.</p>

<p>While the Celtics have been great at defending inside the arc, ranking 3rd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.0%, they have been more middle of the pack when it comes to defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 34.7% from deep.</p><h3>Will the Cleveland Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Today's O/U line of 206 is lower than Cleveland's season average of 220.7 points per game. The Cavs have hit the under in two straight games and have a record of 45-46-1 on the O/U for the season.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Celtics, the two teams combined for 199 points, which was well below the O/U line of 211. Cleveland lost the game by a score of 106-93 and did not cover the spread (+7.5).</p>

<p>For the season, the Cavaliers are 12-23 as underdogs and have gone 15-19 ATS as underdogs. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -6.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are currently in 4th place with a record of 48-34. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-21 compared to 17-13 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Cleveland's ATS record for the season is 42-48, with a home ATS record of 22-24 and a road ATS record of 20-24. As the underdog, they are 15-19 ATS on the road and 27-29 ATS overall.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell is averaging 36.8 points per game over his last five games on a shooting percentage of 51.9%. In these games, he hit 44.7% of his threes for an average of 4.2 made threes per contest. Darius Garland has averaged 15.2 points and 4.8 assists in his last five games, but his three-point shooting percentage in that stretch is just 33.3%.</p>

<p>Cleveland is 19th in scoring this season at 112.6 points per game and are just below that mark at home, with an average of 112.8 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the Cavaliers are 24th in the league. The team's average of 13.5 made threes per game is 10th in the NBA.</p><p>When it comes to scoring defense, the Cavaliers have been one of the best units in the league this season. Overall, they are giving up just 109.3 points per game, which is 7th best in the NBA. They have been even better at home, where they are allowing just 108.8 points per game.</p>

<p>One area where the Cavaliers have been able to limit their opponents is from three-point range. On the season, they are 10th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.5%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 32.6% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>One area where the Cavaliers have struggled is in terms of blocked shots, as they are just 21st in the league in that category. However, they have done a good job of not fouling, as they are just 25th in the NBA in personal fouls.</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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Panthers game? Catch the action at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FLA Live Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, May 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Bruins.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+145)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>The Bruins enter this game with a record of 47-20-15, which has them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd place in the Atlantic Division. In the Eastern Conference, they have gone 30-20, and against the Atlantic Division, they have gone 18-8. On the road this season, Boston has gone 23-9-9.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 5-5, and they have lost their last two games. When playing as the underdog this season, Boston has gone 9-2-4, and when they are the underdog, they have lost two straight games.</p></p><p>On the road, the Bruins have a puck line record of 20-21 this season and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. So far, Boston has been the underdog in 15 games and their puck line record as the underdog is 13-2. Overall, the team's puck line record is 39-43, but they have gone just 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p>

<p>When looking at their last ten road games, the Bruins have a puck line record of 6-4. In their last three games, Boston has gone 0-3 against the puck line, and they have 31 wins by multiple goals compared to 16 wins by just one goal.</p> <p>For the season, Boston's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 5.9. Overall, the Bruins have an over/under record of 37-44-1.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Boston has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Bruins are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. So far this year, the Bruins are 18-3 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 27-16 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Boston's leading scorer is David Pastrnak. So far, he has 47 goals which is 7th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 63 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Panthers head into the game ranked 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Florida. So far, they are 3rd in shutouts, achieving 8 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Linus Ullmark comes into the game having made 39 starts this season. So far, his record is 22-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.75%.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Panthers have gone 26-13-2, and they have won their last five games in front of their home fans. In the Atlantic Division, Florida is in first place, and they have gone 17-9 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>Overall, the Panthers have gone 52-24-6, and they have won four straight games. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, Florida has gone 33-17 this season. As the favorite, the Panthers have a record of 46-19-2.</p></p><p>Florida enters this game with a puck line record of 41-41 and a puck line mark of 29-38 when favored. They have 33 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Panthers have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games, and their average scoring differential at home is +.6 goals per game. In their last five home games, the team is 2-3 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Florida is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 30-49-3.</p><p>The Bruins are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. The Florida offense is ranked 6th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 10th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Florida's offense is Sam Reinhart. Coming into the game he has 57 goals, ranking 2nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 37 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Panthers head into the game ranked 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Florida. So far, they are 3rd in shutouts, achieving 8 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 58 games in this season. His current record is 36-17, and his save percentage stands at 0.948%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 5/6/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Pilots and Antelopes face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes are hosting the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with the Antelopes being the favored team playing at home against the Pilots.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +10</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Portland at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pilots Lock in a Win at Phoenix?</h3><p>Portland enters today's game with a 6-5 record. On the road, the Pilots are 1-3 this season, while they have a 3-1 record at home. As of today's game, Portland holds a 5-3 ATS record. In their last ten games, Portland has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Portland have had an average of 152.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 152.1 points. Their over/under record is 2-6-0. When looking at the Pilots' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 145 points per game.</p><p>The Portland offense is coming off a game in which they scored 83 points vs. North Dakota. Overall their field goal percentage was 48.3% while connecting on 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Pilots have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 98th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 181st in percentage and 113rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, Portland will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.0 points per game (224th). Against North Dakota in their most recent game, the Portland defense gave up a total of 72 points while allowing North Dakota to hit 38% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Today, Grand Canyon, who has a record of 8-1, will face off against Portland. In their last ten home games, the team has a record of 8-2, which dates back to last year. As of now, Grand Canyon has a winning ATS record at 5-3. In their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Grand Canyon have had an average of 146.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 144.4 points. Their over/under record is 4-4-0. In the Antelopes' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 146 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The Grand Canyon offense is coming off a game where they scored 69 points against Liberty. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.9% and connected on 4 threes. Gabe McGlothan led the scoring for the Antelopes, contributing 21 points. Additionally, Rayshon Harrison chipped in with 19 points.</p><p>At present, the Antelopes' defense is nationally ranked 105th, allowing 68.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Grand Canyon's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.6% this season.</p>

Portland Pilots vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Red Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Raiders are hosting the game at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored by -23.5 at home against Lamar.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like Lamar at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Lamar Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 4-5 on the season with a 69-65 road win over Southern Miss on Tuesday. Lamar entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 134 fell just short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Lamar led 36-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, allowing 34 points to Southern Miss.</p><p>Lamar's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10 for 15 from the line.</p> <p>Neftali Alvarez led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall despite hitting just 1 of 6 from three. Alexis Marmolejos added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Cody Pennebaker hit 3 of 5 from three, finishing with 16 points on 60% shooting.</p><p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Lamar held their opponent to 65 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Cardinals were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Lamar's opponent shot 50%, converting 22 of 44 two-point attempts. The Cardinals also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%.</p><h3>Will Texas Tech Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Texas Tech improved to 8-2 on the season with an 86-50 win over Oral Roberts on Monday. The Red Raiders, who were -27.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Tech led 41-19 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 136, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Texas Tech put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Red Raiders dished out 26 assists, with Federiko Federiko and Chance McMillian each contributing 5. Federiko also grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 23 points, shooting 11/13 from the field. McMillian added 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 88.9% overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 50 points, Texas Tech's defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Red Raiders couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the other team hitting 68% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech's defense allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. The Red Raiders gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Spartans game? Catch the action at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS USC UPSTATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hodge Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will USC Upstate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-70 road win over Wright State on Wednesday. The Penguins entered the game as +7 underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Youngstown State turned things around by outscoring Wright State 45-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 30 attempts, while shooting 54.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jack Doumbia led the Penguins with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Harper added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Alex Huibregtse and Jason Nelson each contributed 15 points, with Nelson also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 16 of 31 shots, with a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Penguins allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. Their opponent also went 8 for 15 from the free-throw line, hitting 53% of their foul shots. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are USC Upstate Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season struggles continued with an 85-70 loss to South Carolina State on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-10. The Spartans were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, USC Upstate allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 36. Their defense continues to be a concern as they look to turn things around this season.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.4% (18/35). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 25 of 41 attempts, shooting 61%. Carmelo Adkins led the team with 21 points, while Mister Dean added 17. Drayton Jones contributed 14 points, and Davion Everett, Omar Croskey, Mitchell Taylor, and Wilson Dubinsky each chipped in 12 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 85 points despite holding the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate limited the damage, as the opponent shot just 23%, making 3 of 13 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 25 free throws (61%). USC Upstate also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Knights and Buffaloes game? Catch the action at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO, as the Buffaloes hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -25.5 at home against Bellarmine.</p><h3>BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -25.5</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Knights Have What it Takes in Boulder?</h3><h3>Bellarmine Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Knights dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 92-55 road loss to Wyoming on Thursday. Bellarmine entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They trailed 52-28 at halftime and managed just 27 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 147, going over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Bellarmine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 38.8% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.9%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 5 of 21 attempts for 23.8%, though they did connect on 80% of their free throws (12/15). The Knights managed just 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Obi Agbim was a standout performer, scoring 28 points in 29 minutes, shooting 10/13 overall and 8/10 from three-point range. Kenyon Goodin and A.J. Wills each contributed 13 points, with Wills adding 7 assists. Touko Tainamo was perfect from the field, going 5/5, including 1/1 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Bellarmine's defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 65% shooting. They allowed 36 field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, opponents shot 81%, hitting 22 of 27. From three, they made 14 of 28, shooting 50%. Bellarmine also sent them to the line 7 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado?</h3><p>Colorado improved to 8-2 on the season with an 81-70 home win over South Dakota State on Friday, December 13th. The Buffaloes, who were -8 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 151 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Colorado led 40-35 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jackrabbits 41-35 to secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 81 points, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks to a strong 65.6% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three, hitting just 29.2% (7/24). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 18 of 19 attempts (94.7%).</p> <p>Julian Hammond III led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 40% from deep. Elijah Malone was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots and adding 9 rebounds, while RJ Smith connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colorado held the other team to 29% shooting, as they went 7/24 on threes. The Buffaloes also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 94% clip. Colorado gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bellarmine Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The 2021 NHL Playoffs started with a good helping of drama. It took exactly one game to get our first playoff overtime. The Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-2. Hopefully the high stakes and the high intensity from that game are a sign of things to come in the other first-round playoff series as well.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Three more playoff series get underway on Sunday, including Game 1 of the Sunshine State Rivalry between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. The Bolts are on the road, but are still a small favorite for Sunday’s matchup with a total of 5.5 at Bookmaker <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">Sportsbook</a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">NBC Sports Network will carry the coverage of this one and we’ll carry some coverage with a betting preview for the game.</span></p>
<strong>Tampa Bay Lightning</strong>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Teams never want to be playing poorly going into the playoffs, but you do have to wonder how much it will affect the Lightning. Tampa Bay dropped three straight to end the regular season, including consecutive losses to the Panthers by a combined score of 9-1. Those four points and two wins are the reasons why Tampa Bay will begin on the road here.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Bolts had won six of seven prior to the three-game losing streak, so we’ll have to see if they can flip the switch and get back on track now that the stakes have been raised with the start of the playoffs. Florida won five of eight meetings during the regular season and two of the losses were in overtime, so the Panthers clearly had the upper hand in the season series.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Despite that, Tampa Bay is still the road favorite here and the favorite to advance in the playoffs. A big reason why is Andrei Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy actually played both games against Florida to end the regular season and struggled, but still wound up with a 31-10-1 record, a 2.21 GAA, and a .925 SV%.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Tampa Bay actually had some tough times later in the season at 5-v-5. There were some injury concerns, but the Bolts finished just +14 in goal differential at 5-v-5. They’ll have to change that in the playoffs, but the task at hand could be easier with the returns of Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov at just the right times.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN">Florida Panthers</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Panthers do have questions in net, which has a lot to do with where this line is currently sitting. As the season wore on, there was a little bit of controversy in net. If the Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale/Miami market was a bit bigger for hokey, it probably would have dominated the headlines.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Sergei Bobrovsky should get the first opportunity in net, but that may have more to do with the massive contract than his actual play. Bobrovsky finished up the regular season at 19-8-2, but with a GAA approaching 3.00 and a SV% of just .906. Chris Driedger was 14-6-3 with a 2.07 GAA and a .927 SV%. One would have to think that the Panthers would be quick to make a change if Bob struggles. And that could very well be the case.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Florida was +24 in 5-v-5 goal differential for the regular season and even did well late in the year without the services of Aaron Ekblad, who was having a huge season but suffered a devastating leg injury. The Panthers are not just a one-trick pony with a potent offense and a lot of scoring threats. They also allowed the third-fewest scoring chances in the league 5-v-5.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Six straight wins to round out the regular season were good enough to put Florida just one point behind Carolina in the Central Division standings. Contrary to Tampa Bay, Florida is playing well going into the playoffs, but both teams will wipe the slate clean and see what happens in Game 1.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN">Lightning vs. Panthers Free Pick</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Lightning and Panthers were neck-and-neck throughout the regular season, but Florida managed to amass 12 points in the eight head-to-head meetings. The Panthers may simply match up pretty well with the Lightning. However, the edge in net is clear. Tampa Bay is getting back two players with top-end potential in Stamkos and Kucherov. That looks like too much to overlook here.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning</span></b></p>

Lightning vs. Panthers Game 1 Free Pick  - 05/16/21

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 76ers will be in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 11, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this game with a record of 9-16, and they are 12th in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games. Cleveland is 24-4 and in first place in the East. They have won three straight.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the 76ers Have What it Takes in Cleveland?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 9-16 on the season with a 108-98 win over the Hornets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 13 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 213.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the 1st quarter and went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 55-46 to 65-46. Charlotte fought back, outscoring the 76ers 27-23 in the 4th quarter, but the 76ers held on for the win.</p><p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points and 9 assists in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, with 15 coming in the opening period, and Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Oubre and Maxey each made 4 threes, with Maxey shooting 36.4% from deep.</p><p>The 76ers put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Hornets to just 98 points on Friday. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 25 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited the Hornets to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cleveland as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 24-4 this season with a dominant 124-101 win over the Bucks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +23 point victory. The total points for the game reached 225, just surpassing the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Cleveland set the tone early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 40-point 2nd quarter. A 12-0 run stretched the score from 98-76 to 110-76, and while the Bucks outscored the Cavaliers in the 4th quarter, the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's consistent scoring helped the Cavaliers to a win over the Bucks, as he poured in 27 points with 8 in each of the first three quarters. Darius Garland added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Evan Mobley and Dean Wade contributed 15 points each.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 20 threes, shooting 42.6% from deep and 50.5% overall. Ty Jerome chipped in 13 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense held the Bucks to 101 points on Friday, with Cleveland giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. They allowed 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Cavaliers limited Milwaukee's three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 18 times, where Milwaukee made 11. Cleveland finished with 11 steals but didn't record a block.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Screaming Eagles? Tip off is at at 4:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Southern Indiana is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UT Martin.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UT Martin Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>UT Martin’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 1-8 after a 70-69 loss to Morehead State on Thursday. The Skyhawks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Both teams scored 29 points in the 2nd half, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>UT Martin's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, while their free-throw shooting was a mere 50% (11/22).</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the floor and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting 28.6%, and Matija Zuzic contributed 12 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>UT Martin's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Skyhawks' defense saw the other team hit 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). UT Martin limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Southern Indiana Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Southern Indiana edged out a 77-75 win over Tennessee State on Thursday, December 19th, bringing their season record to 4-5. The Screaming Eagles, who were -4.5 point favorites, won but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-39 at halftime, Southern Indiana outscored Tennessee State 38-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 152 went over the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Southern Indiana's offense put up 77 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 21 of 31 free throws for a 67.7% success rate.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the way with 33 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Southern Indiana's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. They held the other team to 42% shooting on two-point shots, as they went 16 for 38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21, shooting 67%. Southern Indiana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

As the NBA packages itself for the restart of the 2019-20 season, they certainly want to come back out of the gate quickly. And part of that is to match up the two top teams in the Western Conference. So BetAnySports customers will see the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, who share the same venue, tangling at The Arena on the campus of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.

The Lakers (49-14 SU, 35-27-1 ATS) have put together a squad that has the complementary parts LeBron James has kind of been looking for. Part of that plan was to let go of some young talent that hasn't necessarily been tested in playoff situations - and mortgage the short-term future of the franchise - by giving up a lot to get Anthony Davis, who has not only been the team's leading scorer but also his usual defensive force in the middle. LeBron is leading the league in assists at 10.6 per game, but he had averaged 30 points a game over his last ten before the forced shutdown.

The Clippers (44-20 SU, 35-29 ATS) have made some bold moves, and that includes the acquisitions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. What makes this duo significant is that while they are averaging 48 points per contest between them, they also offer the benefit of a couple of premier defenders. And having been plagued by injuries prior to the start of the season, they can only benefit from the extra rest, from a health standpoint.

In the odds posted at BetAnySports, upon which we will make our NBA picks, the Lakers are the slight favorites:

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<strong>Los Angeles Clippers +1</strong>

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As teams get back in the swing of things, a bench with some substance is going to be a good thing to have. Not that the Lakers don't have one; there are veterans like Dwight Howard and Danny Green, who have been in playoff situations. But the Clippers have the best group of reserves in the league, when you consider the talents of Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell, Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris, among others.

Yeah, that might afford the Clippers an advantage, especially as the Lakers will be missing guards Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley.

Still, we'd like to focus on something else - the total.

It is the belief here that shooting may not be so sharp coming out of the gate, and this a different location than the arena they both use in L.A. The idea that they will come out on fire doesn't seem plausible.

But we know these two squads can play defense. And that is something they can carry with them. So scoring is bound to be difficult. You might argue that the team that relies more on the long-distance shots is at a disadvantage. On that basis, it would seem to put us in the column of the Lakers, who have attempted fewer triples.

But you have to look closer.

These teams have played three times, tallying 214, 217 and 215 points. That's pretty consistent, and you see that the number put up by the oddsmaker reflects that. The Clippers, in the process of winning two of the three meetings, have held the Lakers to 43.5%, 40.6% and 44.8% shooting, all well below their season average.

It is apparent that the Clippers have been successful in taking the Lakers a little out of their game offensively.

In each meeting, the Lakers have exceeded their average in attempts from three-point land, where they ranked 23rd in the league at 31.4 (they were also 22nd in makes and 17th in three-point accuracy). In fact, they averaged almost 38 per game.

As it is, even though these teams both rank over 100 in the "Pace" category (indicating average possessions per 48 minutes), they have both trended toward the "under" (Lakers 52.4%, Clippers 54%). In fact, the only team that has gone under the total more often than Doc Rivers' team is, believe it or not, the Houston Rockets.

So the conclusions you can draw from this are (a) that they indeed have been effective defensively (which they have, as they are both in the top five in Defensive Rating) and (b) they are somewhat overrated by the betting public (and/or oddsmakers) in terms of sheer firepower.

The feeling here is that should have made an adjustment of some kind downward. We'll go "under."

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<p>The Knights and Red Flash are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash will host the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. The Knights are the favorites in this Northeast conference matchup the against the Red Flash. The over/under for the game is set at 149 points.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +1</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Fairleigh Dickinson Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 7-11 record, Fairleigh Dickinson is 1-2 in Northeast Conference games. On the road, the Knights have gone 3-7, including a 2-3 record in their last five games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Fairleigh Dickinson has been the favorite in four games, going 2-2. They are coming off an 81-74 win over Stonehill.</p><p>So far this season, Fairleigh Dickinson is 6-9-1 against the spread. On the road, they have gone 5-5 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Knights have an ATS record of 1-2-1 in their last 3 games and are 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Fairleigh Dickinson games is 10-6 and today's line of 149 is very close to the average over/under line in their games (152.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their recent game, the Knights' offense concluded with 81 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78.1 points per contest. The top scorer for the Knights was Jo'el Emanuel with 29 points, while Terrence Brown also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Fairleigh Dickinson defense is giving up an average of 80.0 points per contest. The Fairleigh Dickinson defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed Stonehill to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Can the Red Flash Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Coming into tonight's game, Saint Francis U is 5-11 overall and 0-3 in Northeast Conference play. They have lost three straight games and are 1-4 at home this season. On the year, they are 3-11 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Red Flash lost to Central Connecticut State by a score of 75-61. Over their last ten games at home, they are 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Saint Francis U has gone 7-6-1 against the spread this season. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Flash have a record of 5-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Saint Francis U games is 5-9. Today's over/under line of 149 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.7). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 136 points compared to their season average of 135.4 points per game.</p><p>The Saint Francis U offense is coming off a game in which they scored 61 points vs. Central Connecticut State. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.7% while connecting on 7 threes. The top scorer for the Red Flash was Carlos Lopez Jr. with 21 points, while Chris Moncrief also chipped in with 9 points.</p><p>In terms of defense, Saint Francis U is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.1 points per game. The Saint Francis U defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Central Connecticut State to connect on 7 threes.</p>

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