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<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Keydets game? Catch the action at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA, as the Keydets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and VMI is favored by -3 to win at home against Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS VMI KEYDETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Hall at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Keydets.</li><li>Not only will VMI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina improved to 2-11 on the season with an 85-82 win over Mercer on Sunday. The Catamounts, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-40 at halftime, Western Carolina outscored Mercer 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Western Carolina put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three. At the free-throw line, the Catamounts were 16-for-20, shooting 80%.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range, while Cord Stansberry added 17 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 80%. The Catamounts gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will VMI Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Keydets fell to 2-11 on the season after a 91-66 road loss to Chattanooga on Sunday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, VMI not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, exceeding the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>VMI found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 51-22 at halftime. They managed to outscore Chattanooga 44-40 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to make a significant impact on the game’s outcome.</p><p>VMI struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They managed 66 points, with 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists, while hitting 74.1% of their free throws, going 20-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Honor Huff was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 9-of-10 from three-point range. Augustinas Kiudulas added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaylen Pazon contributed 15 points in just 15 minutes, hitting 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 19 threes on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, VMI's opponent went 10/12, hitting 83% of their shots. The Keydets did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Carolina Catamounts vs VMI Keydets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Groniger Arena in Charleston, IL. SIUE is favored by -2.5 in this Ohio Valley conference contest against Eastern Illinois. The game's over/under currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Groniger Arena at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cougars Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>SIUE evened their record at 6-6 with a 58-47 win over Lindenwood on Saturday. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>SIUE led 34-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 18 points while scoring 24. The game’s total points (105) fell well short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>SIUE struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed only 58 points, with a free-throw shooting percentage of 50%.</p> <p>Ray'Sean Taylor led the way with 18 points, despite shooting 35.0% overall and 27.3% from three. Markeith Browning II added 16 points, while Desmond Polk contributed 15 points, hitting 75.0% of his shots and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>SIUE's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making only 17 of 44 shots for 38%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, SIUE's defense allowed 6 threes on 27% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 50%. SIUE gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Eastern Illinois Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Eastern Illinois dropped to 2-10 on the season after a 75-67 loss to Western Illinois on Saturday. The Panthers were -2 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-29 at halftime, Eastern Illinois scored 38 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap, as they also allowed 38 points. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 11.8% of their threes (2/17), but they were more effective inside, shooting 52.4% on two-point attempts (22/42). Overall, they shot 40.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. The Panthers also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line.</p> <p>Offensively, they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Marko Maletic led the way with 25 points, shooting 47.1% from the field and 70.0% from three (7/10). Zion Fruster added 23 points, hitting 57.1% of his shots, despite going just 1/5 from deep.</p><p>Eastern Illinois gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. Most of the damage came inside, where the Panthers allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts (22/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois held their opponent to just 11% shooting, as they hit only 2 of 17 three-point attempts. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 for 77%.</p>

SIUE Cougars vs Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Davidson is favored bt -1.5 vs. La Salle. The over/under for the game is 147 points.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Davidson improved to 11-4 on the season with a 74-64 win over Fordham on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Davidson took control early, leading 36-20 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Davidson put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42), but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% (5/16) of their three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the Wildcats with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor also dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III contributed 20 points as well, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and 25% from three. Bobby Durkin chipped in 15 points and grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Davidson's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 44% (26/58). They allowed 21/42 (50%) shooting from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting (31%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 (70%). Davidson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>La Salle improved to 8-7 on the season with a narrow 83-82 road win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Explorers were +13 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-30 at halftime, La Salle turned things around by scoring 44 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p><p>La Salle put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and hitting 38.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 24 points on 8 of 9 shooting overall. Deuce Jones and Jonah Hinton also shot 50% from deep, with Deuce adding 16 points and Hinton contributing 12.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed 25 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 77% rate.</p>

Davidson Wildcats vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Villanova come into this Big East conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Villanova?</h3><p>Villanova fell to 8-5 on the season after an 86-79 road loss to Creighton on Saturday. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Villanova trailed 40-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as they were outscored 46-41 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Villanova's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, with a 54.5% success rate on two-point shots.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 27 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes. Jamiya Neal was 6 of 7 from deep, finishing with 20 points and 6 assists, while Steven Ashworth also added 20 points and 11 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 56%, hitting 14 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Does Butler Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Butler dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 78-74 loss to Connecticut on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 42-33 at halftime, Butler outscored the Huskies 41-36 in the second half. The total points for the game went over the 142.5 line, with a combined 152 points.</p><p>Butler put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they hit 82.1% of their free throws, going 23-for-28 from the line.</p> <p>Alex Karaban led the way with 21 points, hitting 4-of-9 from three-point range. Liam McNeeley and Patrick McCaffery each added 17 points, with McNeeley dishing out 7 assists. Andre Screen also contributed 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 78 points, with their opponent shooting 42% from the field, converting 23 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, Butler allowed 18 of 39 shots to fall, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Butler's defense held their opponent to 5 of 15 shooting, or 33%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 23, shooting 82%. Butler also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>The Houston Rockets (-121) are favored by 1.5 points on the road against the Denver Nuggets (+100) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 231.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on SCHN. The Rockets (26-12) have won four straight and are 2nd in the Western Conference. The Nuggets (24-15) have also won four straight and are 4th in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-115 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in Denver?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 26-12 on the season with a 120-118 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Houston, playing at home, didn’t cover the spread as -2.5 favorites, winning by just two points. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.</p> <p>Houston’s 10-0 run was a key moment in the game, as they turned an 18-14 deficit into a 24-18 lead. After falling behind 92-87 going into the 4th quarter, the Rockets outscored the Grizzlies 33-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 42-point performance, shooting 72.2% from the field and 83.3% from deep, led the Rockets to a win over the Grizzlies. Green hit 5 threes, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and added 10 points in each of the final two periods.</p> <p>The Rockets connected on 16 threes at a 51.6% clip, finishing with a 50.6% overall shooting percentage. Amen Thompson contributed 12 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Cam Whitmore added 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 118 points, the Rockets' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 32 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>Houston also struggled to defend the three, with Memphis hitting 14 threes at a 43% clip. The Rockets sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 13 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 24-15 on the season with a 118-99 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Denver, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 235-point over/under line.</p> <p>Denver set the tone early, jumping out to a 36-21 lead after the 1st quarter and extending it to 71-45 by halftime. A 12-0 run helped the Mavericks close the gap, but the Nuggets’ 91-67 lead heading into the 4th quarter was too much for Dallas to overcome.</p><p>Jamal Murray's 45-point performance, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 55.6%, led the Nuggets to a win over the Mavericks. Murray scored 19 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 2nd.</p> <p>As a team, Denver shot 51.8% from the field and made 13 threes at a 44.8% clip. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Nikola Jokic added a 10-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets were solid throughout the game, holding the Mavericks to just 99 points. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 3rd, before allowing 32 in the 4th.</p> <p>Denver limited Dallas to 42% shooting, including 28% from three-point range, with the Mavericks making just 9 threes. The Nuggets also sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. Denver finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Golden Panthers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and FIU is favored by -5.5 at home against Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 12:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-63 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Utah Tech as Away Dogs</h3><p>Utah Tech picked up a 92-87 home win over South Dakota on Thursday, improving to 2-10 for the season. The Trailblazers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Trailing 42-39 at halftime, Utah Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 179, going over the pre-game O/U line of 163.5.</p><p>Utah Tech put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 44.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they added 13 offensive rebounds and 21 assists.</p> <p>Kaleb Stewart led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 60% from deep. Noa Gonsalves hit 6 threes at 54.5%, finishing with 22 points, while Beon Riley contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds.</p><p>Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Tech's opponent connected on 13 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 44%. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Utah Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>FIU improved to 3-7 on the season with a 75-69 road win over the Jaguars on Saturday. Despite being favored by 7.5 points, the Golden Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FIU’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 26 points after giving up 43 in the first half. The Golden Panthers scored 47 points after halftime to complete the comeback.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, thanks in large part to hitting 53.3% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 15 attempts. They also shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 shots.</p> <p>Jarvis Walker led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes and adding 6 assists. Dashon Gittens, Paul Zilinskas, and Asim Jones each contributed 15 points, with Gittens shooting 75% from deep. FIU grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite FIU's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. FIU held them to 38% shooting on two-point attempts, as they made just 10 of 26 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 13 of 32 threes, shooting 40%. FIU sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 66%. FIU also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Tech Trailblazers vs FIU Golden Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. UAB is favored by -2.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UAB?</h3><p>UAB improved to 9-7 on the season with an 81-76 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 157, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UAB led 40-35 at halftime and matched FAU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 41 points after the break.</p><p>UAB put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 14 of 22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%. The Blazers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 7 assists. Tre Carroll contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, while KyKy Tandy hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 57.1% shooting from deep.</p><p>UAB's defense allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 21 of 50 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 three-point shots, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 10 of those for 66%. UAB gave up 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 8-7 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>USF led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Bulls will look to tighten up their defense as they aim to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>South Florida's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds contributing to their 70-point performance.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes. Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods each hit 3 threes, with Brumbaugh adding 5 assists.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 37% shooting, as they made just 12 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>However, South Florida struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 14 of 30 attempts, good for 46%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those for 70%. South Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>ESPN will broadcast the Falcons vs. Raiders week 15 non-conference matchup, which kicks off at 8:30 ET on Monday, December 16th. The Falcons are favored on the road with a money line of -227, and their point spread is -4.5. The game is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with the Raiders at +185 on the money line and the over/under line is 44 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 8:30 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 23 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Falcons to win, our ATS pick is to take the Raiders at +4.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 44 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After a 4-game losing streak, the Falcons now sit at 6-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC South. Despite their recent struggles, they still have a 4-1 record in division games. Our projections give Atlanta a 30.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 26.0% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Falcons are 5-8 this season and have failed to cover in 4 straight games. Their average scoring margin is -4.2 points per game. Their O/U record is 5-8, with their games averaging 47 points compared to an average line of 46.5.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Falcons are 13th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 17th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.4, and are 8th in total yards per game with 371. Atlanta has leaned on their passing game, ranking 2nd in the league with 250.2 passing yards per game on 34 attempts per contest. On the ground, they average 120.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th in the NFL, on 27.6 attempts per game.</p> <p>In week 14, Kirk Cousins threw for 344 yards, completing 23 of 37 passes, but he also had 2 interceptions and no touchdowns. Darnell Mooney led the receiving corps with 6 catches for 142 yards, while Bijan Robinson rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. The Falcons scored 21 points against the Vikings, with 11 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>In their 42-21 loss to the Vikings, the Falcons' defense struggled to defend the pass, giving up five passing touchdowns and allowing a completion percentage of 78.6%. Minnesota finished with 318 passing yards and converted 66.7% of their third down attempts. Atlanta did manage to record four sacks and pressured the quarterback effectively, winning the QB hit differential and the tackles for loss differential.<p></p>Overall, the Falcons allowed 433 yards and 115 rushing yards on 24 attempts, with Minnesota averaging 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground. Atlanta's secondary will be looking to bounce back after a tough outing in their most recent game.</p><h3>Are The Raiders Going Win In At Upset At Allegiant Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 15, the Raiders are on a nine-game losing streak, dropping their record to 2-11. After a week 4 win over the Browns, Las Vegas has been unable to get back in the win column, including a 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers in week 14. The Raiders were 6.5-point underdogs in that game and couldn’t cover the spread, leaving their ATS record at 5-8 this season.</p> <p>Our power rankings have the Raiders 25th going into week 15, and they have a -9.6 scoring margin this year. Their O/U record is 8-5, with the under hitting in two straight games. Las Vegas games have averaged 45.9 points this season, with an average O/U line of 41.4.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game (18.2) and yards per game (303). Despite ranking 4th in passing attempts, they are 16th in passing yards per game. On the ground, they are 29th in rushing attempts and last in rushing yards per game, averaging 79.1.</p> <p>Las Vegas has struggled on 3rd down, converting just 34.3% of their attempts, which ranks 26th in the league. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 54.3% of their opportunities, which ranks 4th. In week 14, they scored just 13 points against the Buccaneers, with Aidan O’Connell throwing for 104 yards and an interception.</p><p>In their 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers, the Raiders' defense allowed 420 yards and 152 rushing yards on just 26 attempts. They gave up 268 yards through the air on 18 completions, with Tampa Bay averaging 9.2 yards per attempt and scoring three passing touchdowns.<p></p>Despite their struggles, the Raiders did manage to intercept two passes and recorded four sacks. The defense forced the Buccaneers into a 41.7% third-down conversion rate.</p>

Atlanta Falcons vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

<p>First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Royals are favored in this AL Central matchup, with Michael Wacha on the mound for Kansas City and Chris Flexen getting the start for the White Sox. The over/under line is currently set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -116 compared to the under at -105.</p>

<p>Looking at the money line, the Royals are currently sitting at -209 compared to the White Sox at +173. If you're looking to bet the run line, the Royals are paying out at -102 to cover the 1.5 runs, while the White Sox are at -121 to cover.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:10 ET on Saturday, April 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 5.1 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10.1 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Royals and White Sox played a close game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Royals pulling out a 2-1 win at home. Kansas City was the favorite going into the game at -193 on the money line.</p>

<p>Both teams hit one home run, with Gavin Sheets going deep for the White Sox and Salvador Perez finishing 3/3 with an RBI and a double. Perez's big day at the plate helped the Royals score a run in the 1st and 8th innings.</p>

<p>Chris Stratton got the win out of the bullpen for Kansas City, while James McArthur picked up the save. Brady Singer got the start for the Royals and went 6 1/3 innings, giving up just one earned run. As for the White Sox, Michael Kopech took the loss, while Erick Fedde gave up one run in five innings of work.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chris Flexen will be making his second start of the season for the White Sox, and he'll be on the road against the Royals. In his first start of the year, Flexen went 4 1/3 innings and took the loss, giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and striking out 1.</p><p>When looking at the White Sox player prop projections, we see that Luis Robert Jr. is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but he also has the 5th best odds to hit a home run in today's slate of games. Martín Maldonado has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 13th best in the league today. Andrew Benintendi has the highest hits projection on the team and the 11th best in the league today.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Michael Wacha is getting the start for the Royals today against the White Sox. He is coming off a start in which he went 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on the road against the Orioles. He did strike out 5 batters in that outing.</p><p>If you're looking for some Royals players to potentially have a big game at the plate, Bobby Witt Jr. is our top projected hitter for the Royals. He has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 6th best home run projection in today's slate of games. Nelson Velázquez is 2nd in terms of home run projections for the Royals and 9th in terms of home run projections in today's games. Maikel Garcia is 2nd in terms of total hits projections on the team and 23rd in today's games.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum (Abilene) in Abilene, TX, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Abilene Christian is favored by -2.5 against Stephen F. Austin in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum (Abilene) at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Abilene Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Lumberjacks?</h3><h3>Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stephen F. Austin fell to 3-6 on the season after a 79-61 road loss to Oregon on Sunday, December 15th. The Lumberjacks entered the game as +21.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 37-23 at halftime, Stephen F. Austin scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42 points to the Ducks. The combined points of 140 went over the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 20 attempts for a 15% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 51.2% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Offensively, the Lumberjacks were led by Matt Hayman, who scored 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 points, shooting 80% from the field. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each contributed 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, making all 3 of his shots, including 2 three-pointers.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 18/30 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lumberjacks gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws (68%). Stephen F. Austin allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Abilene Christian’s season record dropped to 5-6 after a 92-54 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Wildcats, who went into the game as +20.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 48-29 at halftime, Abilene Christian managed just 25 points in the second half while allowing 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Abilene Christian struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 5 of 14 threes, shooting 35.7% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 attempts, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Wade Taylor IV led the team with 15 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 1 of 5 from three. Quion Williams and CJ Wilcher each added 14 points, with Wilcher hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Zhuric Phelps contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, going 2 for 2 from three, while Andersson Garcia was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his attempts.</p><p>Abilene Christian's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing opponents to shoot 58% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, where they gave up 23 two-pointers on 33 attempts, a 69% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Abilene Christian's opponents hit 8 of 20 three-point attempts, good for 40%. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 shots, a 73% rate. Abilene Christian allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Abilene Christian Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Bears game? Catch the action at Hawkins Arena in Macon, GA, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Samford is favored by -5.5 in this Southern conference contest against Mercer. The game's over/under currently sits at 165 points.</p><h3>SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hawkins Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><p>Samford improved to 12-3 on the season with a 76-69 win over UNCG on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Samford took a 36-28 lead into halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. Despite the narrow margin in the 2nd half, they held on for the win at home.</p><p>Samford's offense put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they converted 73.9% of their 23 attempts.</p> <p>Trey Fort led the Bulldogs with 21 points, while Donovan Atwell added 19, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Rylan Jones contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Riley Allenspach was efficient, shooting 75% from the field in just 15 minutes.</p><p>Samford's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 28 two-point attempts to fall, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Samford's defense conceded 9 of 24 shots, a 37% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts, shooting 73%. Samford allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bears dropped to 7-9 on the season after an 85-82 road loss to Western Carolina on Sunday. Mercer entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Mercer led 44-40 at halftime but were outscored 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 went over the pre-game line of 154.5.</p><p>Mercer's offense put up 82 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 61.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, though he shot just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes.</p><p>Mercer’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 64% from two-point range, with 18 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercer’s defense gave up 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of their attempts, shooting 80%.</p>

Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-146) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+120) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and have a record of 22-18, while the Pelicans are 9-32 and have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on Gulf TV. The over/under line for this game is 225 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-112 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Dallas Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 22-18 on the season after a 118-99 home loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points was well below the pre-game total of 235.</p> <p>Denver took control early, outscoring Dallas 36-21 in the 1st quarter and 35-24 in the 2nd. A 12-0 run by the Mavs brought them closer, but they couldn’t sustain the momentum. Although Dallas outscored Denver 32-27 in the 4th quarter, it wasn’t enough to overcome the 91-67 deficit they faced going into the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Nuggets, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 42.2% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Daniel Gafford led the team with 13 points, scoring 6 in the 1st quarter and 7 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Naji Marshall and Kyrie Irving each added 11 points, with Marshall scoring 9 in the 4th. Irving shot just 22.2% from the field, contributing 5 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 71 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20. Overall, they allowed 118 points on 51% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas allowed Denver to hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. The Nuggets also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks finished with 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 9-32 on the season with a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday. New Orleans, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 232 fell short of the 243.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run in the 4th quarter, extending their lead from 33-27 to 44-27. They outscored Chicago 33-27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Pelicans managed to put up 119 points in their win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 43.8% from the field and 28% from three-point range. They made 14 threes in the game, with Dejounte Murray hitting 4 of them, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.</p> <p>Trey Murphy led the way with 32 points, scoring 11 of those in the 3rd quarter. Zion Williamson added 21 points, with 9 coming in the opening period. Jose Alvarado also came up big, scoring all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough start, allowing 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Pelicans tightened up their defense, giving up just 27 points in each of the final two quarters to help secure the win. They held the Bulls to 44% shooting overall.</p> <p>New Orleans did a solid job defending the three, with Chicago hitting 14 threes on 32% shooting. The Pelicans also sent the Bulls to the line just 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Racers and Flames game? Catch the action at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Murray State come into this Missouri Valley conference matchup as the -1 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139 points.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +1</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Racers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Murray State improved to 9-7 on the season with a 58-47 win over Valparaiso on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Racers were -8 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Leading 26-21 at halftime, Murray State outscored Valparaiso 32-26 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Murray State managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 34% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 4 of 16 attempts for 25%, while they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 18 for 24.</p> <p>Nick Ellington led the Racers with 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Cooper Schwieger added 12 points and 7 rebounds, also shooting over 50%. Darius DeAveiro contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc for a team-best 42.9% three-point shooting.</p><p>Defensively, Murray State held their opponents to just 47 points, allowing them to shoot 34% from the field (18/53). The Racers limited two-point opportunities, with their opponents hitting 14 of 37 attempts (37%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Murray State's defense was strong, as they gave up just 4 threes on 16 attempts (25%). Their opponents also went to the line 24 times, converting 18 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Will the Flames Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>UIC fell to 8-6 on the season after a narrow 61-60 loss to Bradley on Saturday. The Flames, who were +3 underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t pull off the win. The game’s total points of 121 came in well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>UIC led 34-25 at halftime but were outscored 36-26 in the second half, allowing Bradley to make a comeback.</p><p>UIC's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 23 three-point attempts for an 8.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 35.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.1%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Flames connected on 51.3% of their two-point shots, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 23 attempts, shooting 60.9%.</p><p>UIC's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% shooting performance.</p> <p>However, UIC did allow 15 offensive rebounds, which contributed to their opponent's 23 free-throw attempts. The opposition made 14 of those, shooting 60% from the line.</p>

Murray State Racers vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountain Hawks versus the Terriers? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Case Gym in Boston, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Boston is favored by -1 vs. Lehigh in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Terriers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Case Gym at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Lehigh Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Lehigh heads into tonight's game as a slight underdog, as they have gone 2-9 when not favored this season. The Mountain Hawks are 7-13 overall, including a 4-5 mark in Patriot League play.</p>

<p>Lehigh's average scoring margin on the road this year is -5.3, and they are 3-9 away from home. They have gone 2-4 at home compared to their 3-9 road record.</p><p>Lehigh has been a solid bet vs. the spread this season, going 12-6 overall. They have been especially good as the underdog, posting a 9-2 record vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mountain Hawks have gone 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record this season sits at 8-10 and today's line of 137 is lower than the average OU line in their games (145.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points compared to their season average of 146.7 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Lehigh offense ended with 77 points against Navy. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.3% and made 12 threes. Tyler Whitney-Sidney is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.7. Meanwhile, Keith Higgins Jr also brings a PPG average of 15.1 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Mountain Hawks' defense holds the 184th rank in the nation, allowing 72.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Lehigh's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.</p><h3>Will the Terriers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Holy Cross, Boston enters this game with an 8-14 record, including a 3-6 mark in Patriot League play. As the favorite, the Terriers have gone 2-4 this season.</p>

<p>At home, Boston has gone 3-5 this season, and they have a two-game losing streak. Over their last 10 games at home, the Terriers have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the favorite, Boston has struggled against the spread this season, going just 2-4 vs. the spread in those games. Their overall ATS record is just 8-13 and they have gone just 3-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137 is higher than the average over/under line in Boston's games this season (133.4). So far, 16 of their 21 games have finished with fewer than 137 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Terriers' offense tallied 63 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 63.7 points per game. Miles Brewster is leading the team in scoring at 9.6 points per contest. Otto Landrum has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 8.5 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Boston defense is giving up an average of 65.4 points per contest. So far, the Boston defense is giving up an average of 5.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (487th).</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Boston Terriers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Cougars and Hawks game? Catch the action at OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, NJ, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on FloC. In this Coastal Athletic Association matchup, Charleston is favored bt -6 vs. Monmouth. The over/under for the game is 150 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS MONMOUTH HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at OceanFirst Bank Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Monmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Charleston Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston improved to 12-3 on the season with a 67-61 road win over Hofstra on Thursday. The Cougars entered the game as +1 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-27 at halftime, Charleston turned things around in the second half, outscoring Hofstra 40-30. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with a struggle from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 57.1%, making 12 of 21 shots.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 11 boards, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, while Michael Graham contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense was strong, giving up just 61 points while holding their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Cougars limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Charleston's defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 38% shooting percentage. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p><h3>Are Monmouth Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Monmouth's season struggles continued with a 64-55 home loss to UNCW on Thursday, dropping their record to 3-13. The Hawks were +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game total of 119 points fell well short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Monmouth couldn't close the gap, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The Hawks will need to find answers soon to turn their season around.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 33.9% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.7%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 63.6% of their free throws.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the Hawks with 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 31.6% overall but hitting 44.4% from three. Madison Durr added 14 points, while Sean Moore contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, making 5 of 6 shots and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Monmouth's defense held their opponent to just 64 points on 33% shooting from the field, including a 34% mark on two-point attempts (12/35). From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 8 of their 24 three-point tries.</p> <p>The Hawks sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts for a 63% free-throw percentage. Monmouth also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Monmouth Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Buccaneers game? Catch the action at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC, as the Buccaneers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. High Point come into this Big South conference matchup as the -8.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153.5 points.</p><h3>HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</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>Can the Panthers Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point’s season record dropped to 11-4 after a 103-99 road loss to UNC Asheville on Saturday. The Panthers, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>High Point trailed 47-43 at halftime but matched Asheville’s 56 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 202 easily exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>High Point's offense exploded for 99 points in their last game, with Jordan Marsh leading the way, scoring 29 points and dishing out 8 assists. Bobby Pettiford was efficient, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 24 points, while Toyaz Solomon added 22 points, shooting 78.6% from the field.</p> <p>The Panthers shot 49.2% overall, with a 70.6% mark on two-pointers, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 25.8% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 27 of 30 attempts, good for 90%.</p><p>Despite High Point's defensive struggles, they allowed 103 points on 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 29/48.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team making 6 of 21 three-point attempts. High Point also sent their opponent to the line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. High Point gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Buccaneers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern fell to 3-12 on the season after an 83-78 loss to Longwood on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were +9 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Charleston Southern led 35-31 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. Despite the loss, they covered the spread and showed some fight on the road.</p><p>Charleston Southern put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 59.3% of their two-point attempts and connected on 38.9% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-18 from three. At the free-throw line, they made 25 of 35 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 25 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson dishing out 8 assists. DJ Patrick contributed 12 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, also at a 53% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 7 of 13 threes, shooting 53%. Charleston Southern also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws (80%).</p>

High Point Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Betting on today's Minutemen and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -1 to win at home against Massachusetts.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams -1</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</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 the Minutemen Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Massachusetts dropped to 5-11 on the season after a 77-70 road loss to George Mason on Saturday. The Minutemen were +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>UMass trailed 36-32 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 147 went over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Minutemen put up 70 points, shooting just 36.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 18 attempts, and connected on 37.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, UMass shot 77.4%, converting 24 of 31 attempts. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting.</p><p>Massachusetts gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts (18/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Massachusetts held their opponent to 30% shooting (6/20). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 23 free throws (65%). The Minutemen also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Rams Chances at Home</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Rams dropped to 7-9 on the season following a 74-64 loss to Davidson on Saturday. Fordham entered the game as +9 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Fordham struggled early, trailing 36-20 at halftime, but showed fight in the second half, outscoring Davidson 44-38. However, their comeback effort wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Fordham's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 24.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed only 9 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, while shooting 62.5% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9%. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III also scored 20 points, but hit just 4 of 16 from three-point range.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Fordham allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 5 of 16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 70% success rate. Fordham allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Massachusetts Minutemen vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Paladins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins are hosting the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Furman is favored by -3 to win at home against East Tennessee State.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins -3</p><p>This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Paladins.</li><li>Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will East Tennessee State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 70-52 win over The Citadel on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were -16 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>ETSU led 36-22 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point shots (17/33).</p> <p>The Buccaneers grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. At the free-throw line, they connected on 18 of 27 attempts, shooting 66.7%. Jaden Seymour led the team with 15 points, while Cam Glover added 13, and John Buggs III contributed 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Buccaneers allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Paladins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman dropped to 11-3 on the season after an 81-62 home loss to Wofford on Monday. The Paladins, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Furman trailed 40-20 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Furman's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Dillon Bailey was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 16 points and 6 boards, while Charles Johnston contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Furman gave up 81 points in this one, despite holding the opposing team to just 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense limited their opponents to 8 made threes on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on NHLN. The Flames are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blackhawks.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+116)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Calgary Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Flames fell to 20-14-7 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set for the game.</p> <p>Edmonton scored just 20 seconds into the first period and added another goal at 11:48 in the same period. The Flames responded with goals in the second and third periods to tie it up, but the Oilers pulled ahead with a power-play goal at 10:10 in the third, followed by an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left.</p><p>Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his 1st goal in the third.</p> <p>Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha's goal, and Mikael Backlund earned his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames were held scoreless in the first period and recorded 22 giveaways.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the first period and another at 11:48, putting them in a 2-0 hole. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, the defense conceded a power-play goal at 9:50 in the third period and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p><h3>Can The Blackhawks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 14-27-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p>

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips got things started for Chicago, finding the net at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago's offense put 29 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, his 4th of the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and finished with their 4th goal in the 3rd period.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks were solid in their previous game, allowing just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Chicago's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The only blemish was a late power-play goal by Anaheim with just 4 seconds left in the 3rd period.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Mountain Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mountain Hawks at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and the Mountain Hawks are favored to win at home against the Bison.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Lehigh winning straight-up, we like Bucknell at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bison Defense Show Up in Bethlehem?</h3><p>So far this season, Bucknell has been an underdog in 13 of their 15 games, and they have gone 2-11 in those contests. On the road, the Bison are 2-6, and their average scoring margin is -11.1 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Bucknell lost to American by a score of 71-63. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Bison have gone 2-8, and their record this season is 4-11.</p><p>So far this season, Bucknell has an ATS record of 7-8. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-4. As the underdog, the Bison are 5-8 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Bucknell has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Bucknell is 6-8-1. The average scoring total in their games is 133.4, which is lower than the average over/under line of 135.2. Today's over/under line of 140 is higher than the average scoring total in their last three games of 128 and the average scoring total in their last five games of 127. On the year, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Bison's offense finished with 63 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 62.5 points per contest. For the season, the Bucknell offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 339th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 42%.</p><p>So far, the Bison's defense is ranked 139th in the country at 70.9 points per contest. The Bucknell defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed American to connect on 10 threes.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Lehigh?</h3><p>Lehigh has struggled this season, going just 4-9 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League. They have been even worse on the road, going 2-7 compared to 0-2 at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mountain Hawks are 1-2 this season, and they are 1-7 as the underdog. For the year, their average scoring margin is -7.2 points per game.</p><p>Lehigh's ATS record this season is 7-4, but they are just 1-2 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountain Hawks have gone 5-5.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record this season is 5-6 and today's line of 140 is lower than their average over/under line of 147.2. So far, 10 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 140. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points compared to their season average of 150.2 points per game. Currently, their over/under record for their last three games is 1-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Lehigh offense tallied 88 points in a matchup against Loyola Maryland. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.6%, and they made 6 threes. The team's scoring leader is Keith Higgins Jr, who holds an average of 15.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Tyler Whitney-Sidney is averaging 14.7 points per game this season.</p><p>Lehigh's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Lehigh's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.4% this season.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Flyers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Eastern matchup, the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals against the Flyers. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Flyers winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+135)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are Florida Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Florida improved to 25-16-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was not reached, as the teams combined for 6 goals.</p> <p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it up, but Florida responded with two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers’ offense was led by A.J. Greer’s first goal of the season, which came at 17:28 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net with 1:00 left. The Panthers also got on the board with Evan Rodrigues’ 3rd goal and Matthew Tkachuk’s 3rd, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and closed out with two more in the third.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, leading to a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the Panthers' defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Philadelphia?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 18-20-5 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p> 

<p>All three of Boston’s goals came in the first two periods, with the final goal being an empty-netter. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal in the game.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was blanked in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers struggled with giveaways, committing 15 in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia was shut out for the first time this season and failed to score in all three periods, including the 3rd when Boston added an empty-net goal.</p><p>Philadelphia's defense gave up the first goal at 6:32 in the first period and another at 8:37 in the second. Boston added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third, sealing a 3-0 win. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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