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<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

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Most college basketball previews that you read today will center on West Virginia vs. Kansas. That’s fine. Nothing against those two teams or that marquee games. Here at BangTheBook, however, we try to be different and have a focus on some of the other games that are out there.

Like Saint Mary’s vs. San Diego State. In the grand scheme of things, this is a more important game anyway. WVU and KU are ticketed for March. They’ll be in the field of 68. Saint Mary’s and San Diego State may not be, but this major non-conference clash on Tuesday night would be a rather large feather in the cap of the winning team.

Per the fine folks at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>, San Diego State is -2.5 with a total of 126 for this matchup that can be seen on CBS Sports Network. The game will be played on the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo.

Let’s check out both sides of the handicap here and see what this matchup has in store.
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Saint Mary’s Gaels</strong></span></h3>
A lot of people will tell you that if you don’t like offense, then this isn’t the game for you. The fact is that Saint Mary’s and San Diego State do play at really, really slow paces, but the Gaels are one of the best mid-major offenses in the country with regularity. It is a methodical halfcourt offense and in the era of transition and chucking from anywhere, that type of style doesn’t get a whole lot of respect.

During this season’s 8-1 start, the Gaels have shot 54.2% on two-pointers and a respectable 34.4% from distance. The Gaels also rank in the top 50 in TO% on offense. No, they’re not going to light up the scoreboard like West Coast Conference rival Gonzaga, but offensive efficiency goes a long way.

The Gaels will be looking to find that offensive stride after a really poor performance against Colorado State last time out. Saint Mary’s only scored 53 points on 22-of-60 shooting. They took 31 threes, the second-most attempts from beyond the arc, and only made seven. The upshot is that Saint Mary’s only allowed 33 points over 64 possessions to the Rams to secure the 20-point victory.

Fifty-three points probably won’t get it done here, but Randy Bennett had to be extremely pleased with the team’s lockdown defensive effort on a night when offensive frustration could have leaked over to the other end of the floor.

Saint Mary’s ranks 25th in the nation in 2P% defense. San Diego State ranks 64th in percentage of field goal attempts coming from beyond the arc. This handicap is about how the Gaels offense bounces back and how SDSU shoots from deep.
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>San Diego State Aztecs</strong></span></h3>
The Aztecs are hoping to bounce back from their first loss of the season. BYU felled the previously unbeaten team by a 72-62 score. The Cougars held SDSU to .949 points per possession. Pepperdine held the Aztecs to .939 PPP two games prior. Those two lackluster data points would seem to go against what we saw from SDSU in wins over UCLA and Arizona State.

It makes sense that the Aztecs offense would be a little hit or miss. With a high rate of three-point shots, sometimes the ball goes in the cylinder and sometimes it doesn’t. Against Pepperdine, SDSU was 2-of-19 from deep. They were 9-of-25 against BYU, but only 12-of-32 inside the arc.

This is an experienced San Diego State squad, but the absence of Malachi Flynn has played a big role already. When the Aztecs needed a big shot, it was Flynn. When they needed a big pass, it was Flynn. The offense for the Aztecs ran through him en route to 30 wins last season before everything came crashing down.

Senior Matt Mitchell has been great to this point, but every Batman needs a Robin. Last year, Flynn was Batman and he was able to make all of the Robins better. Mitchell hasn’t gotten consistent support from his teammates and head coach Brian Dutcher has been tinkering and toying with different lineups in the early going.
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Pick &amp; Analysis</strong></span></h3>
When a transcendent player like Flynn leaves a program like San Diego State, it is a hard thing to overcome, especially as a transfer from another university. Everything in that one season went through him. You can’t fault Dutcher for going that route, but also, it leaves you with a pretty big void going into the next year.

You have to give Randy Bennett a ton of credit. He’s had players like Jock Landale, Patty Mills, Matthew Dellavedova, and so many other quality players in Moraga, but the team never seems to miss a beat when an impact player leaves.

Saint Mary’s is the pick here, not just because of that, but because they are the better offensive team in a game that should be low scoring with a limited number of possessions.

<strong>Pick: Saint Mary’s +2.5</strong>
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Saint Mary's vs. San Diego State College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 12/22/20

It is a pretty quiet Monday on the college basketball side. Only two ranked teams are in action and only a handful of games are scheduled to be played.

Most watchful eyes will be on Marquette vs. Creighton, at least those bettors that aren’t watching Ravens vs. Browns. We have our sights set on a different game for Monday. The non-conference matchup between Pepperdine and UNLV is the spotlight game for us this evening.

It also happens to be the latest game on the card, which doesn’t hurt so that our fine readers have more time to check out the preview.

Pepperdine is up to a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 149 with our good friends at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>. This line opened Pepperdine -1 so bettors are, ahem, riding the Waves of the line move thus far.

Let’s see how this one stacks up for college basketball action on December 14:
<h3><strong><u>Pepperdine Waves</u></strong></h3>
The end of Lorenzo Romar’s tenure in Washington wound up being very underwhelming, especially with how the Huskies started with three tournament appearances in a row from 2009-11 in Romar’s second, third, and fourth seasons at the helm. Romar took the Pepperdine job in 2019 and the Waves went 16-18 with a 6-10 mark in conference. Last season, Pepperdine was 16-16 and 8-8 in conference with a double overtime loss to Saint Mary’s to end the season in the West Coast Conference Tournament.

This looks to be Romar’s best squad yet in Malibu. The Waves are only 3-3 and one of their wins came against lower-division St. Katherine, but they played right with San Diego State on the road in a 65-60 loss and fell to UCLA in triple overtime. They’ve been a plucky team to open the year and have given some big boys a scare. They also beat Cal by 12 at home.

Pepperdine’s opponents have collectively shot 25.6% from 3, which is a big reason why they’ve been able to have success. In the five-point loss to SDSU, the Aztecs were just 2-of-19 from 3. In the win over Cal, the Golden Bears were 5-of-24.

Offensively, Pepperdine is shooting 56.5% inside the arc and 85.7% at the free throw line. Junior Kessler Edwards and senior Colbey Ross barely leave the floor, but Pepperdine rotates in a lot of other players and has gotten contributions from Pitt transfer Kene Chukwuka right out of the gate.

It will be interesting to see how Pepperdine bounces back. Following the good win over Cal, Pepperdine lost to a really bad Cal State Northridge team by five at home in a game that was played to 76 possessions but featured 173 points. Northridge was 29-of-46 on two-point shots and that has been a problem area for the Waves. Opponents have shot 53.6% from 2.

Will they fare better in this one?
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<h3><strong><u>UNLV Rebels</u></strong></h3>
The Rebels are off to a disappointing start this season at 1-4. The Rebels went in spurts last season under then first-year head coach TJ Otzelberger. They lost eight of 12 to open the season, then won six of their first seven Mountain West games before losing five of the next six. Then they won five straight going into the MWC Tournament before bowing out in the first round against Boise State.

On a game-to-game basis, there was no telling what UNLV was going to do or how they were going to play. So far in 2021, UNLV has lost in blowout fashion to Montana State, UNC, and Alabama. The Rebels also lost by four to Davidson in a game where the Wildcats paraded to the free throw line with 25 makes on 31 attempts.

Then last time out, UNLV pulled a mild shocker with a 10-point road win at Kansas State. To this point, UNLV has let the opposition dictate the pace. They’ve struggled badly to defend both the interior and the perimeter. Opponents have shot nearly 38% on threes and nearly 52% on twos. Meanwhile, UNLV is shooting 35.7% from 3 and 47.9% from 2. That won’t get it done.

In fairness, there are a lot of new faces in Vegas. There is freshman Nicquel Blake. Iowa State transfer Caleb Grill and South Dakota State transfer David Jenkins Jr. have been dialing it up from distance, but have struggled on the defensive end. UNLV is missing Elijah Mitrou-Long, Amauri Hardy, and Donnie Tillman from last year’s squad.

This profiles as a team that should get better as the season goes along, but does that help tonight?
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
These are two teams that should march up and down the floor tonight with minimal resistance. UNLV is playing to the opponent’s pace and Pepperdine will be happy to push the ball up the floor. Pepperdine’s three-point defense will regress and UNLV isn’t playing very good defense at all.

This looks like an over bet at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center to me.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 149</strong></h4>
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Pepperdine vs. UNLV College Basketball Free Pick, Prediction, and Preview 12/14/20

Narratives tend to shape the betting markets, especially in the NFL Playoffs. On one side, you’ve got a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team led by Tom Brady with elite skill position talent and a defense that was highly-rated earlier in the year. On the other side, you have a team with a losing record that won the worst division in football.

As a result, the Buccaneers are more than a touchdown favorite heading to Landover, MD for Saturday’s primetime Wild Card Weekend game against the Washington Football Team. The Bucs are -8.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 45.

This is the first time since 2011 that a road team has been a favorite of this magnitude in the playoffs. The last time it happened, the Seahawks beat the favored Saints outright at home. That game has no bearing on this one a decade later, except to illustrate that an upset is possible.

Possible, but unlikely, right?
<h3><strong><u>Tampa</u></strong><strong><u> Bay</u></strong><strong><u> Buccaneers</u></strong></h3>
The Buccaneers had a late bye week. During this weird and unique COVID season, Tampa Bay had to play 12 straight games prior to a week off. With a 43-year-old quarterback and no preseason to work together, you can see why the Bucs were 7-5 at the break.

They went 4-0 after the bye, winning three of the four games by double digits. That 43-year-old turned the clock back by throwing 40 touchdown passes for just the second time in his career and put up numbers similar to his 2017 season with the Patriots. That one ended with a Super Bowl ring. For Tom Brady, this will be his first trip to the playoffs with a different team, but he’s having as good a season as he’s had in quite some time.

Over those last four games after the bye, Brady had a 12/1 TD/INT ratio with a 69.1% completion rate. He averaged 11.24 adjusted net yards per pass attempt. This Buccaneers offense is really clicking going into the postseason. The negative MRI for Mike Evans and the better health in the second half of the season for Chris Godwin are additional positives going into this game.

That being said, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Tampa defense. The Bucs still graded out fifth for the full season in DVOA and were the top rushing defense in the NFL, but opponents exceeded 350 yards in six of the last nine games and the defense looked suspect at times.

The Bucaneers defense did get better and make adjustments as games went along. Tampa Bay allowed 7.6 adjusted net yards per pass attempt in the first half and then 5.0 in the second half.
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<h3><strong><u>Washington</u></strong><strong><u> Football Team</u></strong></h3>
The Washington Football Team has had to rely on its defense all season long and that will be the case again in this one. The 1.69 points per drive that they allowed was third in the NFL, trailing only the Rams and the Steelers. Opponents only scored on 31.4% of their possessions. That was the fourth-best mark.

The goal for Washington will be to make Brady uncomfortable. Washington had 47 sacks while mostly generating pressure with just the front four off the edges. It allowed Washington to sit back in coverage and hold opposing QBs to a 62.4% completion rate. Only the Steelers and Saints fared better in that department.

Tampa Bay’s defense allowed a 69% completion rate, but limited big plays. Washington did an excellent job of limiting most plays. Opponents only had 4.8 adjusted net yards per pass attempt.

Tampa Bay’s defense was stout against the run, holding opponents to 3.6 yards per carry. That would seem to be a concern for a Washington team that ranked 14th in Rush DVOA while ranking 32nd in Pass DVOA. That pretty much puts it on the shoulders of Alex Smith, who is less than 100% and has eight interceptions against just six touchdown passes. He’s also been sacked 22 times in eight games.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This is a complex handicap. We have a true outlier situation in the sense that the Bucs are a huge road favorite, but they clearly deserve to be from a statistical standpoint. The only hope that Washington has here rests on its defense, which has really been the MO for this team all season long.

Washington is catching the Brady-led offense at a bad time with a ton of efficiency since the bye week and this could end up being a blowout. On the other hand, that Washington pass rush has been quite effective, led by Chase Young and Montez Sweat.

I’ll take the 8.5 with Washington here and give that defense the benefit of the doubt. Brady and the Bucs put up huge numbers on the Falcons twice, the Lions, and the Vikings, who Mike Zimmer said have the worst defense he’s ever seen. This Washington defense is a handful and they should be able to keep this one close.
<h4><strong>Pick: Washington +8.5</strong></h4>
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Football Team Wild Card Weekend Pick, Odds, & Prediction 1/9/21

<p>Game four of an Eastern Conference Second Round series is set for Sunday afternoon when the Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have taken control of this series, after their poor game one loss, and can put one foot in the Conference Finals with a win Sunday afternoon. Below is my NBA pick for the Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boston-celtics-vs-philadelphia-76ers-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -2.5</p>



<p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-boston-celtics"><a></a>Why Bet the Boston Celtics:</h2>



<p>✅ Boston has been great against the spread having covered 10 of their last 13 games played.</p>



<p>✅ The Celtics have covered seven of their last eight meetings with the Sixers.</p>



<p>✅ Philadelphia is just 1-4 against the spread in their last five home meetings with the Celtics.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boston-celtics-grabbed-home-court-back"><a></a>Boston Celtics Grabbed Home Court Back</h2>



<p>Boston fans were shocked when the Sixers won game one, in Boston and without Joel Embiid, but they will be happy with how their team responded in the past two games. The Celtics evened the series up with a dominant 121-87 win in game two, and then moved to Philadelphia and took the series lead with a 114-102 win in game three.</p>



<p>In the game three win, the Sixers started strong and led by one after one, but the Celtics answered in the second half and led by seven points at the half. Boston extended the lead to 11 points after the third quarter and were able to hold off a fourth quarter run by Philadelphia to get the 12-point win.</p>



<p>Boston was led by Jayson Tatum and his 27 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Jaylen Brown added 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in the victory.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-philadelphia-76ers-are-in-trouble">The Philadelphia 76ers Are in Trouble</h2>



<p>Philadelphia has looked bad since Joel Embiid returned and that continued in their game three loss. James Harden, who had a vintage game one, has been silent since and does not seem like he can play with the MVP any longer. The Sixers are now just two games away from elimination and are now facing an uphill battle. </p>



<p>In the game three loss, Embiid had 30 points, 13, rebounds, and four assists. Harden had just 16 points to go with his 11 assists on the night.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 Pick & Prediction

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Jackrabbits face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at Summit Arena in Hot Springs, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -3 vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Summit Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</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 Northern Colorado Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Bears fell 90-88 to the Buffaloes on Friday, November 8th. Despite being +13 point underdogs on the road, Northern Colorado kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 at halftime, the Bears outscored Colorado 37-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 178 went over the pre-game line of 151.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Elijah Malone led the Bears with 27 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaron Rillie added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and dished out 7 assists. Northern Colorado finished with 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite shooting just 27% from beyond the arc, Northern Colorado still managed to put up 90 points, thanks in part to their ability to get to the free-throw line. They shot 41 free throws, making 31 of them for a 75% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears were efficient, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40). They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, giving them extra scoring opportunities.</p><h3>Will the Jackrabbits Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Dakota State edged out Long Beach State 80-79 on Friday, November 8th, in a home game. Despite being -9.5 favorites, the Jackrabbits didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, SDSU allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p><p>South Dakota State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 5 of 13 attempts, and shot 55.8% on two-pointers, going 24 for 43.</p> <p>Devin Askew led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 5 for 20 overall and 2 for 8 from three. He also dished out 8 assists. Oscar Cluff and TJ Wainwright each added 23 points, with Cluff grabbing 14 rebounds and shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Jackrabbits gave up 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota State allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 70% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>In an Eastern Conference matchup, the New York Knicks (4-4) travel to take on the Indiana Pacers (4-5) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Knicks are currently favored by 3 points and have a moneyline of -158. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 ET and the game can be seen on MSG.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 229 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -3</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-116 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are New York Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Knicks evened their record at 4-4 after a dominant 116-94 win over the Bucks on Friday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as 6.5-point favorites and covered the spread with a +22 point margin. The total score of 210 points fell short of the 224-point O/U line.</p> <p>New York took control early, outscoring Milwaukee 32-25 in the 1st quarter and 34-22 in the 2nd. The teams played to a 25-25 draw in the 3rd, but the Knicks’ 91-72 lead heading into the 4th allowed them to close out the game by winning the final quarter 25-22.</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Bucks, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Towns scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and 14 more in the 2nd. Mikal Bridges added 17 points, despite shooting just 27.3% from three, and Jalen Brunson contributed 15 points and 9 assists.</p> <p>As a team, the Knicks shot 47.3% from the field and made 14 threes, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 30.4%. Josh Hart scored 8 of his 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Miles McBride and OG Anunoby each scored 8 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Knicks put on a defensive clinic against the Bucks, holding them to just 94 points. New York allowed 25 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, but tightened up in the 2nd and 4th, giving up only 22 points in each. Milwaukee shot 43% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the Bucks shot just 23%, making only 7 threes. New York also sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 23 times, with the Bucks converting 15. The Knicks finished with 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Pacers Chances at Home</h3><p>The Pacers dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 103-83 loss to the Hornets on Friday. Indiana, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 186 fell well short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Indiana went on a 10-0 run early, stretching the score from 26-19 to 36-19, but Charlotte responded by outscoring the Pacers 74-47 the rest of the way. The Hornets took control in the 3rd quarter with a 30-22 edge and closed the game strong, outscoring Indiana 29-17 in the 4th.</p><p>In their 103-83 loss to the Hornets, the Pacers struggled offensively, shooting just 39.8% from the field and hitting only 9 three-pointers at a 31% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 27 points, connecting on 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency, and added 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</p> <p>Bennedict Mathurin contributed 22 points and 6 rebounds, making 2 threes without a miss, while Myles Turner recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Siakam was most effective in the 2nd quarter, scoring 10 points, while Mathurin added 8 points in the opening period.</p><p>The Pacers put up a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Hornets to just 15 points, but they still allowed 29 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, leading to a 103-83 loss. Overall, Indiana held Charlotte to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets hit 17 threes at a 34% clip. The Pacers sent Charlotte to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. Indiana finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

We’ve got a spotlight game from the Horizon League on Friday night. That’s right. The Horizon League. Let everybody else try to milk value out of the marquee games of the night with the most recognizable teams on the board. Not us here at BangTheBook. We’re going to be looking at something completely different.

That is the game between Cleveland State and Wright State. You don’t often see many cases in which a team is a nine-point underdog while being undefeated in conference play straight up and against the spread, but isn’t that a pretty telling sign?

It is indeed Cleveland State that is +9 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 135.5 against the Wright State Raiders. Let’s break this one down.
<h3><strong><u>Cleveland</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Vikings</u></strong></h3>
Cleveland State and head coach Dennis Gates deserve full marks for how this season has gone thus far. Last year’s Vikings team was just 11-21 overall and just 7-11 in a very weak Horizon League. The Vikings had one of the nation’s 20 worst offenses and they were among the worst teams in the country at taking care of the basketball, shooting threes, and rebounding on the defensive end.

The defensive rebounding hasn’t really improved, as Cleveland State’s 34.2% DRB% ranks 319th in the nation, but they’ve been a much better team on the offensive end of the floor. After posting a 44.5% eFG% on offense last season that ranked 347th in the nation, the Vikings are at 49.5% this season. That is still below the midpoint nationally, but ranking 185th in that department is preferable to ranking 347th.

Improvement in all areas has been a major key for the Vikings. They have gone from 248th in adjusted defensive efficiency to 110th. Of course there are a lot of asterisks that can be placed on this season, given the disparities in games played by teams, but the fact of the matter is that the Vikings are improved in a lot of key areas.

Since a thoroughly embarrassing 101-46 loss to Ohio in the second game of the season, the Vikings have a 67-61 loss to Ohio State and then eight straight wins in conference play, including a sweep of Northern Kentucky. That sweep definitely opened up some eyes, especially with the team’s resilience in the Saturday game that went to overtime.

Opponents are only shooting 30% from 3 against the Vikes to this point. Of course, they’ve also played the 170th-ranked schedule and all four teams they’ve beaten in conference play rank in the 230s or lower per Bart Torvik.
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<h3><strong><u>Wright</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Raiders</u></strong></h3>
Wright State does not. The team that calls the Nutter Center home in Dayton, Ohio is a top-100 bunch per Torvik. This will be an enormous step up in class for the Vikings. Wright State is top-10 nationally in eFG% on defense. For a Cleveland State team that struggles to score as it is, that is a very tough assignment. The Raiders have an eFG% against of 42.9%.

That is a byproduct of holding opponents to 28.4% from 3 and 43.1% from 2. It is worth pointing out that Wright State has played the 239th schedule in the nation per Bart Torvik. One area of weakness for the Raiders is that they have not forced many turnovers, but they play a great base defense and they don’t allow teams to shoot the ball with much efficiency.

As we get deeper into the season, Wright State’s defensive numbers may fall off a bit, but the Horizon League is a really poor conference and there are not many teams that can force regression in those numbers. There just aren’t enough good shooting teams. Wright State did lose to Oakland and Youngstown State, neither of which has been lighting it up offensively.

After losing the first game to YSU, Wright State buttoned up. The Penguins had 1.061 points per possession in the first game. They had .788 points per possession in the second game.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
There is one big key to this game for Wright State. The Raiders are top 40 in ORB%. They are perennially a good offensive rebounding team. That is one of Cleveland State’s huge weaknesses. How many extra possessions and extra opportunities does that mean for the Raiders? That will be something to follow in this game and tomorrow’s game as well with the Horizon League playing those back-to-back sets.

Wright State’s conference performances have been uninspiring to a degree, which is something to be concerned about, but the conference’s best team is expected to get a test from Cleveland State here. I have to think that they’re ready to answer that challenge and expose a Cleveland State team that has a little bit of an inflated perception with that gaudy record.
<h4><strong>Pick: Wright State -9</strong></h4>
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West Coast Conference action for Thursday night should be pretty interesting, since it involves two rather deliberate teams. And they usually provide some drama. It's the late show (11 PM ET ) as the Saint Mary's Gaels versus the BYU Cougars at the University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA.

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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BYU COUGARS at SAINT MARY'S GAELS, 11 PM ET</strong></span></h3>
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This has been a closely-contested series of late; last season they played three times. One of those games (taking place in Moraga) went to overtime.The others were decided by two points and one point. And there are no secrets as to how Randy Bennett has built a successful program with the Gaels in the 20 years he's been there.

One of the things you can always expect with Saint Mary's is that they take their sweet time on the offensive end. To put it in perspective, there are 357 Division I teams. SMC is 343rd in terms of the average length of time they take on their possessions. And unlike some other teams, they aren't just working it around to kick out for a three-point shot. They take less than 32% of their total attempts from there.

This is, in fact, a team that does its best work on the inside, if the numbers tell us any kind of story. They are sixth in the nation in Offensive Rebounding Percentage. And they are in the top twenty in defending two-point shots. The anchor of the defense inside the arc is Matthias Tass, an Estonian who, at 6-10, is a solid 57% shooter from two-point range, and has pulled down three offensive rebounds in each of the last three games.

But Mass may have more than met his match in BYU's 7-3 Matt Haarms, a transfer from Purdue whose value may not necessarily come from blocking shots, but in altering what teams do when they want to approach the paint.

Saint Mary's has been turned away with prejudice when encountered by the higher-level teams. Memphis held them to one three-pointer in 18 attempts. San Diego State shot 65% from two-point range, 23 points above what SMC has been used to. Both of those games resulted in double-digit losses.

BYU had some rough going early; they really took it on the chin in losing 79-53 to USC. But you know, they have also scored some wins over pretty decent teams like St.John's, Utah State, Utah and San Diego State. Some of those other victims are about as good or better than this Saint Mary's crew.

And of course, they laced 'em up against the best in the nation last time out, losing 86-69 to Gonzaga. In this dominant season for the 'Zags, it's probably a noticeable feat to stay within 20 points. And BYU might have made things more competitive had they been able to do better than four-of-16 from beyond the arc.

Or if guard Alex Borcello (the Arizona transfer) had been able to avoid his career-high six turnovers. He'll do better; Borcello leads the balanced BYU lineup with six efforts of at least 20 points this season.

Should we use the term "battle-tested"? Maybe that applies to this BYU squad. And after having to sit out two weeks before the Gonzaga game, they'll have shaken any rust they may have had.

This game could really move along at the speed of sludge. But we're careful about going with a totals play, given the possibility that we might see an extra period. But we want to be on the side of taking points (or rather point) here.

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<p>At 4:05 PM from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, we have an American League matchup between the Athletics and Orioles. Heading into Saturday's game, the Athletics are 11-16, and the Orioles are 16-9. Oakland is starting JP Sears, while Cole Irvin is on the mound for the Orioles.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Orioles are the favorite at -177 on the money line. Looking at these team's division rankings, the Orioles are in first in the AL East, and the Athletics are third in the AL West.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -177</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 4:05 ET on Saturday, April 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this A's vs Orioles series. Oakland went into the matchup as +243 underdogs and squeaked out a 3-2 win. The A's had a huge 1st inning, scoring all three of their runs, and the Orioles could only muster one run in the 3rd inning. As for the Orioles, they scored their final run in the 4th.</p>

<p>Cedric Mullins was the only player in the game to homer while going 1/4 with three strikeouts. Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker each had two RBIs for the A's. Ryan O'Hearn also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p>

<p>Ross Stripling got the start for the A's, going just 5 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out three. Mitch Spence came out of the bullpen for the win, and Mason Miller got the save. Jacob Webb took the loss for the Orioles out of the bullpen. </p>
<h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Oakland is on the road today vs. the Orioles, and they are 3rd in the AL West, 3.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. The Athletics have an overall record of 11-16, and they are 2-1 in division games. Oakland has won two straight games, taking the final game of their series vs. the Yankees and winning the first game of this series vs. the Orioles.</p>

<p>So far, the Athletics have really struggled at home, going just 4-9. On the road, they are 7-7 this season. It has been a tough go for Oakland in night games, as they are 2-11 this year. As the underdog, the Athletics are 9-16 this season, and they are 2-0 as the favorite. Oakland's overall series record is 3-4-1 this year.</p><p>When the Oakland Athletics are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 9-5. Their average run differential in those games is -0.6. They are also 14-11 against the run line as the underdog, and their average run differential in those games is -1.4.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics have played in 26 games this season, and their over/under record is 12-14. The average over/under line in their games has been set at 8 runs, and their combined run average is 7.1. In their last two games, the over/under outcome has been under the line set by oddsmakers.</p><p>JP Sears has gotten off to a solid start to the season for the Athletics, with a win and two no-decisions in his first three starts. He's coming off a 6-inning outing against the Yankees in which he struck out 7 and allowed just 3 hits. Sears has yet to allow a home run this season.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 2.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the MLB. They also have the worst team batting average in the league at just .201. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. Oakland's offense has been particularly bad at home, averaging just 2.6 runs per game.</p>

<p>Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker are the team's leaders in RBIs, but both are hitting below .200 for the season. Rooker has gone deep three times in his last eight games but is still batting just .200. Tyler Nevin has gone 7/28 in his last eight games and is currently on a four-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore's overall record is 16-9, and they are a perfect 3-0 against other teams in the AL East. The Orioles will be hosting the Athletics today and currently lead the AL East by a half-game over the Yankees. Baltimore lost the final game of their series vs. the Angels but won the first three games of that series.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been good both at home (8-5) and on the road (8-4). This season, they have been the favorite in 21 games, going 13-8 as the favorite. As for their record as the home favorite, they are 8-4 this year. Baltimore's overall series record is 6-2, and they have won three straight series overall and three straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big. They have an average run margin of 3.8 runs in their victories, which has helped them to a 14-11 run line record this season. They are 7-6 against the run line at home and 7-5 on the road. They have been favored in 21 of their 25 games and are 11-10 against the run line in those games. They are 3-1 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The Orioles have played in 23 games this season, and 15 of those games have gone over the total. Today's over/under line is set at 8 runs, and the Orioles have gone over that line in 3 of the 5 games with that line this season. The Orioles have a combined run average of 9.9 runs per game this season.</p><p>Cole Irvin will be taking the mound for the Orioles today as they host the Athletics. Irvin has started the season with a 1-0 record and is coming off a strong outing against the Royals, where he went 6 2/3 innings and struck out 2. He has yet to allow a home run this season.</p><p>Adley Rutschman and Colton Cowser have been two of the Orioles' top power threats this season, as Rutschman has two homers and is batting .327, while Cowser is hitting .328 with six homers. However, Cowser has gone just 3/16 in his last five games, with two homers. Gunnar Henderson is batting .294 for the season and has gone deep eight times, which is 3rd in the league. He has also gone 2/21 in his last five games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Orioles are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also near the top of the league in terms of slugging percentage and OPS. They are also one of the better run-scoring teams in the league, averaging 5.5 runs per game. Currently, James McCann and Adley Rutschman are both on hitting streaks.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. The Raptors are currently on a four-game losing streak and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. They are 7.5-point underdogs and have a moneyline of +249.</p>

<p>On the other side, the Bucks are 2-8 and are favored by 7.5 points. The over/under for this Eastern Conference matchup is 227.5.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-103 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Raptors Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 2-9 on the season after a 123-103 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. Toronto, who entered the game as +10 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 226, falling short of the 236.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Toronto started strong, leading 34-26 after the 1st quarter, but the Lakers took control from there. The Raptors were outscored 27-21 in the 2nd quarter and 35-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 88-82, Toronto couldn't keep up, as the Lakers pulled away with a 35-21 advantage in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-103 loss to the Lakers, the Raptors' offense struggled, shooting 45.1% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 34.5% clip. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher led the team with 18 points each, with Barrett scoring 10 in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Ochai Agbaji added 16 points, connecting on 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Boucher and Barrett both contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter, while Immanuel Quickley also added 5 of his 12 points in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 points in each, as they allowed the Lakers to shoot 51% from the field. Toronto did manage to limit Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 12 made threes on 32% shooting.</p> <p>Toronto sent the Lakers to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 attempts. The Raptors grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 2 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Are Milwaukee Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bucks fell to 2-8 on the season after a 113-107 home loss to the Celtics on Sunday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 220 points came in under the O/U line of 229.</p> <p>Milwaukee started strong, going on an 11-0 run early and leading 40-30 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead by winning the 2nd quarter 29-28, but a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 29-15. Heading into the 4th down 87-84, the Bucks couldn’t mount a comeback, losing the final quarter 26-23.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 43 points and 13 rebounds on 62.1% shooting in the Bucks' 113-107 loss to the Celtics, including 19 points in the 1st quarter and 13 more in the 4th. Bobby Portis added 15 points, while Damian Lillard struggled, shooting just 26.7% from the field but contributing 14 points and 6 assists.</p> <p>The Bucks hit 13 threes at a 40.6% clip, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.1%. AJ Green chipped in 12 points, with 6 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 3 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Bucks couldn’t contain the Celtics, giving up 113 points in their loss on Sunday. Milwaukee allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 4th, holding Boston to 26 points. Overall, the Celtics shot 40% from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee struggled to defend the three, with Boston hitting 19 threes at a 38% clip. The Bucks also sent the Celtics to the line 27 times, where they made 24 free throws. Defensively, the Bucks recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (2-8) will host the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on NBA TV.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 5-6 on the season after a 120-117 road loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by three. The total points for the game hit 237, just over the pre-game line of 235.5.</p> <p>Dallas went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 39-34 to 52-34, but couldn’t hold the lead. After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored Golden State 36-26, the Mavericks were outscored 37-26 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th down 96-89 and couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Warriors 28-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 120-117 loss to the Warriors, the Mavericks shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.4% of their threes, with 11 makes. Luka Doncic led the way with 31 points, 12 of which came in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Klay Thompson knocked down 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, scoring 9 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had a solid 2nd and 4th quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 33 and 37 points, respectively, in their 120-117 loss to the Warriors. Overall, they allowed Golden State to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas held the Warriors to 34% shooting, with 14 threes made. The Mavericks also sent Golden State to the line 27 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Dallas finished with 6 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will the Jazz Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Utah’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-8 after a 120-112 loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Jazz were +5.5 point underdogs at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 232 points went over the line of 228.5.</p> <p>Utah fell behind early, trailing 33-21 after the 1st quarter. A 12-0 run by the Suns extended their lead, but the Jazz fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 30-23. However, they couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 33 points in the final period.</p><p>John Collins led the Jazz with 29 points and 10 rebounds in their loss to the Suns, shooting 63.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Kyle Filipowski added 18 points, also shooting 63.6% and making 2 threes at 50%. Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points, 5 assists, and 2 made threes.</p> <p>The Jazz shot 48.9% from the field and made 15 threes at 39.5%. Collins scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Markkanen added 7 points in the 4th. Jordan Clarkson scored 8 of his 16 points in the final period, and Collin Sexton also added 5 of his 15 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 120 points on 50% shooting. Utah allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Phoenix to 23 points.</p> <p>Utah had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Suns hit 18 threes at a 46% clip. The Jazz also sent Phoenix to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Most of the focus for the Wednesday night college hoops card will be on Texas Tech vs. Texas, but we’ll be going in a different direction here at BangTheBook for January 13. We’ll check in on a different Texas team and look at the 9 p.m. ET matchup between Texas A&amp;M and Mississippi State.

The Bulldogs are favored by 5.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 132. We haven’t seen a ton of movement on either side or total here, as the total has gone up a point and the side has fallen basically by a half-point, but with -115 on the home favorite, we could be back up to 6.
<h3><strong><u>Texas</u></strong><strong><u> A&amp;M Aggies</u></strong></h3>
Texas A&amp;M is just 3-7 against the number this season, so they have not fulfilled bettors’ trust in their performance levels this season. They are 6-4 straight up, but covers have been few and far between. After beating Auburn by a bucket on January, Texas A&amp;M followed up with a 24-point loss to a South Carolina team that hasn’t gotten into rhythm because of COVID and a 14-point to a very strong Tennessee team at home.

The Aggies have even gotten fortunate this season that opponents have only shot 61.1% from the free throw line. The win over Auburn wasn’t all that impressive, given that the Tigers have fallen way down this season and are actually winless in SEC play. Prior to that game, LSU beat Texas A&amp;M by 23, so this is a team that is 1-3 in conference play and none of the losses have been close.

Texas A&amp;M is shooting 53.5% on two-point shots, but just 29.9% on threes and they take a lot of them. The Aggies are coached by Buzz Williams, who had a 3 &amp; D style of play with Virginia Tech before moving on to College Station. The Aggies rank 53rd in the nation in 3P Rate, with 43% of their field goal attempts coming from distance. Unfortunately, they don’t make a lot of them.

They are forcing the opposition to shoot a lot of threes. Their 3P Rate against is 48.7% and that is 342nd in the nation. Even in the win over Auburn, the Tigers canned 11 triples on 33 attempts. Opponents are shooting 34.5% from 3.

The problem for the Aggies is that they play at a very slow pace and also turn the ball over a ton. They’re giving up a lot of possessions with a 25.1% turnover rate and then they’re taking too many 3s as an inefficient jump shooting team.
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<h3><strong><u>Mississippi</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Bulldogs</u></strong></h3>
Right from the jump, we have two areas to examine for Mississippi State. Three-point shooting and turnover rate. Ben Howland’s team is shooting 39.2% from 3, which ranks 19th in the nation. Their TO% on offense is 19.4%, which is around the national average. Those are two advantages for Mississippi State.

The Bulldogs are a terrible free throw shooting team and they get to the line a lot because they are a top-10 team in offensive rebounding percentage at 37.9%. Their free throw percentage of 63.2% is among the bottom 50 in the nation, but this is a team that has improved greatly since the two opening games of the season.

Mississippi State lost by 11 to Clemson and 11 to Liberty to open the year. Since then, the only losses for the Bulldogs have been double overtime losses to Dayton and Kentucky. They just clubbed Missouri by 15 and then snuck past Vanderbilt by three, but it was a tough spot against the Commodores and they managed to find a way to win, despite a 15-of-33 performance from deep by Vandy.

Mississippi State does shoot 39.2% from 3, but they don’t take many. They rank 338th in 3P Rate in the nation. They’ve taken 13 three-pointers in the last two games. That could be why we’ve seen some Texas A&amp;M money come in for this one. What the Aggies do defensively will force Mississippi State to change its offensive strategy a little bit.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This is actually a fascinating game. Mississippi State does not defend the three well and A&amp;M will chuck from anywhere. A&amp;M forces teams into threes and Mississippi State can make them, but doesn’t take them. It’s really an intriguing contrast of styles.

Texas A&amp;M’s turnover problems are really worrisome, even in a game where Mississippi State may really struggle. Both of these teams play at slow tempos, so I’m looking at under 132. Mississippi State’s offensive style doesn’t jive with what A&amp;M will force them into and I’d expect the Aggies to throw some possessions away.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 132</strong></h4>
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Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 1/13/21

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Stars. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Bruins to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</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 Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Boston improved to 8-7-2 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.</p><p>Boston took 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over the Kraken, but only found the net twice. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Both of the Bruins' goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following up at the 10:03 mark. Boston recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they held Seattle scoreless. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Stars Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 9-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of that mark.</p>

<p>After falling behind 2-0, the Stars tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Longhorns game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Longhorns hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Texas is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Kansas State.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Kansas State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>As the Kansas State Wildcats prepare to take on the Texas Longhorns, they will be hoping to snap their eight-game losing streak on the road. So far this season, the Wildcats have gone just 4-9 away from home, compared to a 13-4 record at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Kansas State has an 18-13 record, including a 7-10 mark in Big 12 play. In their most recent game, the Wildcats defeated Iowa State by a score of 65-58.</p><p>Against the spread, Kansas State has a record of 16-14 this season. On the road, the Wildcats are 8-5 vs. the spread. As the underdog, Kansas State is 9-5 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wildcats have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Kansas State games is 14-16 and today's line of 143.5 is similar to the average OU line in their games (143.4). Their games have averaged 141 points per game. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 and their last five games have averaged 153 points.</p><p>The Kansas State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Iowa State. During the game, they attempted 24 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 40.7%. One area that the Kansas State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 76th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 43%.</p><p>The Wildcats' defense is presently ranked 116th nationally, allowing an average of 70.2 points per contest. Against Iowa State in their most recent game, the Kansas State defense gave up a total of 58 points while allowing Iowa State to hit 40% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Texas Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 15-5 home record, the Longhorns have been dominant in Austin this season. They have won four straight games at home and are 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. Overall, Texas is 20-11 this season, including a 9-9 record in Big 12 play.</p>

<p>Coming off a 94-80 win over Oklahoma, the Longhorns have been favored in 20 of their 31 games this season. They have gone 16-4 as the favorite compared to 4-7 as the underdog. As for their average scoring margin at home, it is +13.0 compared to -4.0 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas has struggled vs. the spread this season, going just 7-13. Their ATS record at home is 8-12 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 3-7.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas' games this season (144.5). Currently, their over/under record is 19-12. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 165 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 3-0.</p><p>The Texas offense is coming off a game in which they scored 94 points vs. Oklahoma. Overall their field goal percentage was 63.5% while connecting on 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Max Abmas, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16.8, while Dylan Disu also maintains a PPG average of 16.1 leading up to the game.</p><p>At present, the Longhorns' defense is nationally ranked 102nd, allowing 69.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. Kansas State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.0%.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. The odds for this Atlantic Sun conference game currently have the Owls as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +7</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Even though we have Kennesaw State winning straight-up, we like Florida Gulf Coast at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Florida Gulf Coast Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast comes into this game as a seven-point underdog, and they have gone just 2-7 on the road this season with an average scoring margin of -8.7 points per game. They have gone 2-4 at home compared to their 2-7 road record.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, the Eagles have gone just 2-8, and they have lost their last two games. In their most recent game, they lost 78-75 to Queens (NC).</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's ATS record this season is just 5-10, including a mark of 3-6 against the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Eagles have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's over/under record for the season sits at 6-9 and the average scoring total in their games is 139.9 points. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (141.5). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 146 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Florida Gulf Coast offense put up 75 points against Queens (NC). They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.3% and made 8 threes. On the offensive front, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 275th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 164th in terms of percentage and 177th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Eagles' defense is presently ranked 188th nationally, allowing an average of 72.4 points per contest. Florida Gulf Coast's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Queens (NC) offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 78 points.</p><h3>Will Kennesaw State Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Kennesaw State has been perfect, going 6-0 with an average scoring margin of +14.3 points per game. They have won 10 straight games at home, and their overall record is 11-5.</p>

<p>So far, the Owls have been favored in eight of their 16 games, and they have yet to lose as the favorite, going 8-0. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.3, compared to -4.8 on the road.</p><p>When looking at Kennesaw State's ATS record this season, they are 8-5-1. At home, they have gone 4-1-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls have a strong mark of 7-2-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is lower than the average over/under line of 158.7 in Kennesaw State's games this season. So far, their over/under record is 9-5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 167 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 5-4.</p><p>The Owls' offense wrapped up their last game with 88 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 85.3 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Owls have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 197th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 222nd in terms of percentage and 16th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Owls' defense is ranked 283rd in the country at 77.4 points per contest. The Kennesaw State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 70 points and allowed Stetson to connect on 13 threes.</p>

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