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<p>Looking to win big? The Mastodons and Wolverines face off at 1:00 ET on B1G+. The Wolverines are hosting the game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 160.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Purdue Fort Wayne at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Purdue Fort Wayne Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mastodons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 99-76 win over Eastern Michigan on Sunday. Purdue Fort Wayne, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 48-34 at halftime, the Mastodons scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was on fire, putting up 99 points and shooting 54.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.3%, thanks to hitting 20 of 39 threes at a 51.3% clip and shooting 60% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jalen Terry led the way with 28 points, while Rasheed Bello added 19 points and 8 assists, hitting 5 of 8 from deep. Corey Hadnot II was also a standout, knocking down 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points in just 21 minutes.</p><p>Even with Purdue Fort Wayne's defense giving up 76 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 28% on 6/21 attempts. However, they struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent hitting 23 of 40 shots.</p> <p>The Mastodons sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 66%. Purdue Fort Wayne also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Wolverines Win at Crisler Center?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Michigan fell to 8-3 on the season after a narrow 87-86 road loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday. The Wolverines, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Michigan led 43-38 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 43 themselves. The game’s total points reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Michigan put up 86 points, shooting 46.9% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 72.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 28 threes (14.3%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 84.6%, going 22 for 26.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 83.3% of his shots. Danny Wolf also grabbed 10 boards and contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

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<p>With the Vikings favored on the road, the money line is -174 for them and +146 for the Seahawks. The Vikings are -3.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is 44 points. This week 16 NFC matchup is set to kick off at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Lumen Field in Seattle. The game will be televised on FOX.</p><h3>MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS SEATTLE SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Seahawks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lumen Field at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 22 to 14</li><li>Not only do we have the Seahawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 44 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Vikings Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 12-2 record, the Vikings have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and are ranked 6th in our NFL power rankings. Minnesota has won 7 straight games, including a 30-12 victory over the Bears in week 15. They also have a +8.4 scoring margin and are 9-4-1 against the spread this season.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Vikings have a 22.2% chance of winning the NFC North. In division games, they are 3-1, and they have a 7-2 conference record. Minnesota is 7-1 at home and 5-1 on the road this season.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Vikings rank 10th in our offensive power rankings. They are 8th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 26.4, and they also rank 8th in passing yards per game with 236.6, despite being 21st in passing attempts. On the ground, Minnesota is 14th in rushing yards per game, with 113.2, on 27.7 attempts per game. They have been strong in the first quarter, ranking 2nd in the league in points scored.</p> <p></p><p>Sam Darnold threw for 231 yards (24/40) and one touchdown in week 15 against the Bears, with one interception. Aaron Jones had 86 rushing yards on 18 carries, while Justin Jefferson led the team with 73 receiving yards on 7 catches. Minnesota scored 10 points in the first quarter and 10 more in the 4th, converting 7 of 14 third-down attempts and going 3/4 in the red zone.</p><p>Minnesota's defense was dominant on third downs in their 30-12 win over the Bears, allowing just an 8.3% conversion rate. They held Chicago to 113 yards rushing on 29 attempts and limited them to 171 yards passing. The Vikings' secondary gave up just one touchdown and held the Bears to a 59.4% completion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite allowing two sacks, the Vikings struggled in the backfield, losing the tackles for loss battle with a -6 differential. Overall, the defense allowed only 284 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Seahawks Going Win In At Upset At Lumen Field</h3><p>After three straight wins, the Seahawks couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 15, losing 30-13 at home to the Packers. This dropped Seattle to 8-6 on the season, putting them 2nd in the NFC West. They currently have a +0.1 scoring margin and rank 20th in our NFL power rankings. According to our projections, the Seahawks have a 36.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 34.8% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle is 6-7-1 against the spread this season, including a 5-5 record as underdogs. Their O/U record is 7-7, with their games averaging 44.9 points compared to an average line of 45.5.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 12th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.5 points per game, and 15th in total offense with 334.6 yards per game. Seattle ranks 6th in passing attempts and 5th in passing yards, with 240.4 per game. On the ground, they are 26th in both rushing attempts and rushing yards, averaging 94.3 yards per game. They rank 17th in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 18th in red zone attempts, but they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 4th with a 44.4% conversion rate.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 149 yards on 15/19 passing in week 15, with one interception. Before that, he had a 233-yard performance in week 14 and a 206-yard game in week 13. Zach Charbonnet led the team in rushing in week 15 with 54 yards on 8 carries, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 10 receptions for 83 yards. Smith-Njigba also had 82 yards in week 14 and 74 yards in week 13.</p><p>In their 30-13 loss to the Packers, the Seahawks' defense struggled to generate pressure, as they failed to record a sack and lost the QB hit differential by -6. The secondary allowed 74.1% completions and gave up 229 yards through the air, with two passing touchdowns allowed. Overall, the Seahawks gave up 369 total yards, and Green Bay converted on 41.7% of their third downs.<p></p>Seattle also struggled to stop the run, as Green Bay rushed for 140 yards on 34 attempts. The Seahawks' defense had a tough time in the trenches, losing the tackles for loss battle and failing to disrupt the Packers' offensive rhythm.</p>

Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Sacramento Kings (-132) will host the Indiana Pacers (+112) in a non-conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Pacers are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 13-15. The Kings are on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-16. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from three and adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 39% rate, with an overall FG% of 43.8%. Bennedict Mathurin scored 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell also added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points. They finished strong, holding Phoenix to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Suns to just 9 threes on 30% shooting from deep. The Pacers also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They added 9 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Sacramento Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 103-99 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 227.5, finishing 25.5 points under.</p> <p>Sacramento trailed 31-26 after the 1st quarter but fought back, outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd. However, they couldn’t gain much ground, as the Lakers edged them 25-24 in the 3rd. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 81-77, and both teams scored 22 points in the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 70.6% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, contributing 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and only 22 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 103 points, even with Los Angeles shooting 48% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento excelled in defending the three, limiting the Lakers to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Rams and Mean Green are set to face off at 11:30 ET on ESPN+. The Mean Green will host the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 128.5 points, and the Mean Green are favored to win at home against the Rams.</p><h3>FORDHAM RAMS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Fordham at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rams Defense Show Up in Brooklyn?</h3><p>Fordham has a 4-5 overall record this season. In their last five road games, including last year, Fordham went 2-3. Fordham has a sub-.500 ATS record at 3-4. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through nine games, Fordham has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 137.9 points per game so far. The Rams have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 152 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>The Fordham offense is coming off a game in which they scored 80 points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.3% while connecting on 5 threes. Leading Fordham in scoring vs. Fairleigh Dickinson was Josh Rivera with his 13 points. Abdou Tsimbila also added 10 points for the Rams.</p><p>Currently, the Rams' defense holds the 112nd rank in the nation, allowing 69.6 points per game. In today's game vs. North Texas, the Fordham defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Fordham made 21 free-throws vs. the Rams.</p><h3>Can the Mean Green Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>As they approach their 9th game of the season, North Texas currently holds a 5-3 record overall. In their last five games, including those from last year, North Texas has a 4-1 record at home. As of today's game, North Texas has a 5-2 record against the spread for the season. When playing away, the Mean Green have gone 2-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 3-1 ATS.</p><p>After eight games, North Texas has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 128 points per game so far. The Mean Green's last five games have culminated with an average of 123 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>The North Texas offense is coming off a game in which they scored 79 points vs. Mississippi Valley State. Overall their field goal percentage was 53.7% while connecting on 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Jason Edwards, who is averaging 14.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Aaron Scott also maintains a PPG average of 13.6 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Texas defense is giving up an average of 56.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Mississippi Valley State, the Delta Devils finished with a field goal percentage of 53% and a total of 48 points vs. North Texas.</p>

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