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<p>The UFC is going to leave the United States for the weekend as it’s time for UFC Fight night from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that the UFC will be in that part of the world, but there is a terrific card set up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main event will feature a great middleweight battle between championship contenders, and the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting odds</a> are tight as well. Here is a look at the best fights of the night, and some of the bets that should be made. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aliskerov-Whittaker Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The main event is a fight that is a long time coming as both the fighters have been on a path to contend for a title belt. Ikram Aliskerov will face off against Robert Whittaker and the latter is a slight betting favorite in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This fight was actually just thrown together based on some other scratches, but these fighters were always going to meet up at some point. Aliskerov comes into this fight with odds set at +131, while Whittaker is a slight favorite at -151.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Whittaker will be delivering Aliskerov the first loss of his career, as he has been a fighter that just continues to impress. This should be a great matchup of two aggressive fighters, and this one will be decided by a knockout of some sort.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a really good chance that this fight will end with an upset, and getting Aliskerov at +131 is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Heavyweights Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The UFC has done a great job of putting together some other great fights, and that includes a huge heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich. This is another fight where the betting odds are pretty tight, and it should lead to an excellent battle in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pavlovich has already had a shot at winning the title in this weight class, but he was clearly not prepared for that battle. He is the favorite in this battle at -201, but he will have his work cut out for him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Volkov comes into this fight with three straight wins, and all three of them have come via stoppage. While that is an impressive run, that’s not going to be what happens in this fight.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this fight then you want to take Pavlovich at -201 to come away with another impressive win.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Desperate Welterweights Ready to Fight</h2>



<p>Daniel Rodriguez will be looking to pull off a pretty big upset when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Rodriguez currently has <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">odds</a> set at +220, but he is facing Gastelum (-260), and he is another fighter that has been struggling to win of late. </p>



<p>Since both of these fighters are coming into this bout on a losing streak, there will be a bit of desperation that is shown throughout the fight. This might end up being the biggest upset of the night, and going with Rodriguez at +220 is the way to go.</p>



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<p>Betting on today's Racers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with the Bulldogs being the favored team playing at home against the Racers.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Murray State Racers +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Humphrey Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MURRAY STATE RACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Mississippi State winning straight-up, we like Murray State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Racers Have a Shot at a Win at Starkville?</h3><p>After their most recent win against Bradley by a score of 79-72, Murray State currently has a record of 3-5. In their previous ten road games, which includes those from last year, Murray State has gone 1-9. Murray State currently has an ATS record of 2-5, which is below .500. In terms of road games, the Racers are 1-2 vs. the spread and at home they are 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>In eight games, Murray State comes in with an over/under mark of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 143.7 points per game. The Racers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 137 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>Murray State's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Bradley, finishing the game with a total of 79 points. Their season average is now 73.5 points per game. The team's top scorer is Rob Perry, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15, while Jacobi Wood also carries a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>On defense, Murray State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.0 points per game. Murray State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Bradley offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 72 points.</p><h3>Can Mississippi State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Today, Mississippi State will face Murray State with a record of 7-2. In their last ten home games, which includes games from last year, Mississippi State has a 7-3 record. At the moment, Mississippi State has a winning ATS record, sitting at 6-2. In home games this season, Mississippi State has been solid vs. the spread at 4-1, and over their last ten home games, they are 5-5 ATS.</p><p>In nine games, Mississippi State comes in with an over/under mark of 3-5-0, with their games averaging 139.8 points per game. The Bulldogs have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 141 points per game.</p><p>Mississippi State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 59 points against Georgia Tech. In that game, they made 7/30 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 30.8%. Offensively, the Bulldogs have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 255th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 284th in percentage and 93rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Mississippi State defense is giving up an average of 60.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets finished with a field goal percentage of 34% and a total of 67 points vs. Mississippi State.</p>

Murray State Racers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Gamecocks and Commodores game? Catch the action at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN, as the Commodores hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SECN. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Vanderbilt is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like South Carolina at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Gamecocks Ready for a Win at Nashville?</h3><p>South Carolina fell to 10-6 on the season after a 66-63 home loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Gamecocks kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>South Carolina led 40-34 at halftime but managed only 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, which proved to be the difference in the game.</p><p>South Carolina's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 63 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, and they hit only 25% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 9 of 16, shooting 56.2%.</p> <p>Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Miles Kelly added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Tahaad Pettiford contributed 15 points, knocking down 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>South Carolina's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 25 of 61 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 45 shots to fall, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Gamecocks limited their opponent to 4 of 16 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9, shooting 56%. South Carolina gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Vanderbilt Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Vanderbilt’s season record dropped to 13-3 after a 75-66 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Commodores failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 141 points fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Vanderbilt trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong showing from beyond the arc, hitting 44.4% of their threes (8/18). At the free-throw line, they connected on 80%, making 16 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Commodores struggled, shooting just 38.2% on two-point attempts (13/34). Jason Edwards and Mark Mitchell both contributed 20 points, with Edwards shooting 54.5% overall. Anthony Robinson II was perfect from the field, going 4/4, including 2/2 from three, and added 8 assists.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 75 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain inside scoring, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts (14/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent connected on 41% of their threes, going 10/24. Vanderbilt also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws (68%). The Commodores allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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Charlotte 49ers vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

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UCF Knights vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

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Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Betting on today's Runnin' Utes and Horned Frogs game? Catch the action at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Horned Frogs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and TCU is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs -4</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Not only will TCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Utah improved to 9-6 on the season with an 83-62 home win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Utes, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Utah led 37-26 at halftime and added 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.1%, thanks to 61.5% shooting on two-pointers and 40% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Utes dished out 23 assists, with Jake Wahlin and Bryce Thompson each contributing 3. Wahlin was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3/3 from three-point range. Ezra Ausar led the team with 21 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 58.3% overall.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive struggles, allowing 62 points on 55% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 6 offensive rebounds. The Runnin' Utes gave up 24 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah's defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent connecting at a 40% clip. The Runnin' Utes also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, good for 70%.</p><h3>Can the Horned Frogs Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>TCU improved to 9-6 on the season with a 71-67 win over BYU on Saturday. The Horned Frogs were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>TCU trailed 37-34 at halftime but held BYU to 30 points in the second half while scoring 37 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 138, just under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>TCU's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 24 from deep, and went 12 for 19 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.2%.</p> <p>Richie Saunders led the way, scoring 26 points on 9 of 13 shooting, including 5 of 7 from three-point range. Noah Reynolds added 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Vasean Allette contributed 11 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 6 from three.</p><p>Defensively, TCU held their opponent to 67 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Horned Frogs allowed 25 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>TCU gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37% from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 12 free throws.</p>

Utah Runnin' Utes vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

Utah State Aggies vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

Georgia Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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

Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buckeyes and Longhorns. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on TNT, and it's hosted by the Longhorns at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Texas is favored by -2 at home against Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -2</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Ohio State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Ohio State Buckeyes Records</h3> 

<p>Ohio State finished last season with a 20-13 overall record, going 10-12 in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 14-4 record, winning by an average of 10 points per game. On the road, they went 6-9, with a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Buckeyes were 16-17, including an 8-7 mark on the road. They were favored in 22 games, finishing 17-5 straight-up and 10-12 ATS. Their over/under record was 19-14, with their games averaging 144.4 points per game.</p><p>Ohio State averaged 74.9 points per game last season, ranking 182nd in possessions per game (64.5). They shot 45% from the field (163rd) and had an effective field goal percentage of 51% (199th). The Buckeyes made 7 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, ranking 183rd in three-point percentage.</p> 

<p>Bruce Thornton returns after averaging 16.1 PPG, 4.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season. Meechie Johnson Jr. also returns, having averaged 13.8 PPG, 2.8 assists, and 4.1 rebounds. Ohio State made 15.2 free throws per game last season, ranking 88th nationally.</p><p>Ohio State allowed 69.5 points per game last season, ranking 97th in the nation. Opponents shot 34% from 3-point range against them, which was 335th in the country. The Buckeyes also gave up 18.2 free throws per game, placing them 163rd nationally.</p> <p>Ohio State averaged 5.5 steals per game, ranking 306th in the nation. They were better in blocked shots, averaging 4.5 per game, which was 48th in the country.</p><h3>Do the Longhorns Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Texas finished with a 20-12 record, including a 9-10 mark in SEC play. At home, they posted a 15-6 record with an average scoring margin of +12.2 points per game. On the road, they went 5-6, losing by an average of 4.0 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, Texas went 11-21 and 7-14 as the favorite. They were favored in 21 games, going 16-5 straight-up. Their over/under record was 20-12, with their games averaging 146.4 points per game.</p><p>Texas averaged 76.5 points per game last season, ranking 219th in possessions per game (66.6). They were 63rd in field goal percentage (47%) and 78th in effective field goal percentage (53%). The Longhorns shot 53% on two-pointers (90th) and made 7.4 threes per game, shooting 36% from deep (96th). They were 199th in free throws made per game (13.5).</p> 

<p>Jordan Pope, who averaged 17.6 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds last season, returns for Texas. Tramon Mark also returns, having averaged 16.3 points, 1.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Texas allowed 69.9 points per game, ranking 103rd in the nation. Opponents shot 35.1% from three-point range against them, placing Texas 384th in that category. They also gave up 19.9 free throws per game, ranking 237th nationally.</p> <p>Texas averaged 7.2 steals per game, ranking 105th in the country, and they were 51st in blocked shots, with 4.4 per game.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bears and Wildcats game? Catch the action at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Arizona as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 149 points.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKale Center at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Baylor at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Baylor Pull Off A Win at McKale Center?</h3><p>Baylor improved to 10-4 on the season with a 72-66 win over Arizona State on Saturday. The Bears were -6.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 32-20 at halftime, but they allowed Arizona State to score 41 points in the second half while putting up 29 points of their own.</p><p>Baylor put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and hitting 38.1% from beyond the arc (8/21). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws (14/21).</p> <p>Josh Ojianwuna was perfect from the field, going 6/6 and grabbing 17 rebounds. BJ Freeman led the team with 22 points, while Norchad Omier added 19 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three-point range (2/4).</p><p>Despite giving up 66 points, Baylor's defense held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, including 41% on two-point attempts. The Bears limited their opponent to 22 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Baylor's defense allowed 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15, shooting 68%. Baylor gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Arizona Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Arizona improved to 10-5 on the season with an 88-80 win over UCF on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -17 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.</p> <p>Arizona led 45-42 at halftime and added 43 points in the 2nd half while holding UCF to 38 points after the break.</p><p>Arizona put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 39.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 23 of 29 for 79.3%.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 41.2% overall and 16.7% from three. Caleb Love added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Darius Johnson contributed 18 points, though he shot just 30% from three.</p><p>Arizona's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona's opponents hit 9 threes on 23 attempts, shooting 39%. They also sent them to the line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, a 79% rate.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Norse and Vikings game? Catch the action at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Cleveland State is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Northern Kentucky.</p><h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings -4</p><p>This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northern Kentucky Pull Off A Win at Wolstein Center?</h3><p>After a 68-53 loss to Oakland on Saturday, the Norse are now 7-9 this season. Northern Kentucky, who were -3.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 41-32 at halftime, the Norse managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a 36.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they shot 24.1% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>They also shot 50% from the free-throw line, going 6 for 12. Buru Naivalurua was a bright spot, shooting 87.5% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds, while DQ Cole added 16 points, hitting 4 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 13 offensive rebounds, Northern Kentucky held their opponent to 68 points on 36% shooting. The Norse limited damage from beyond the arc, with their opponent hitting just 7 of 29 threes (24%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Northern Kentucky's opponent struggled, making only 6 of 12 attempts (50%).</p><h3>Can the Vikings Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Vikings improved to 9-6 on the season with an 80-72 road win over Youngstown State on Saturday. Cleveland State entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-31 at halftime, the Vikings scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Cleveland State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-22 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Vikings dished out 18 assists, with Tevin Smith leading the way with 7. Tahj Staveskie contributed 21 points, hitting 4-of-10 from deep, while Cris Carroll knocked down 3-of-4 threes, finishing with 18 points on 66.7% shooting.</p><p>Despite Cleveland State's defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. The Vikings held them to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with 9 made shots out of 24.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cleveland State's opponent hit 13 threes on 31 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 15 of those for a 93% success rate. The Vikings gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Kentucky Norse vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Kraken and Penguins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>The Penguins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Kraken?</h3><p>Seattle’s record dropped to 18-23-3 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense faltered early, allowing Boston’s first goal just 3:23 into the game.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Seattle's offense was blanked in their 2-0 loss to Boston, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Kraken were held scoreless in all three periods, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.</p> <p>None of Seattle's players scored, and they were unable to capitalize on any power-play opportunities. The Kraken's record now stands at 18-23-3 after the loss.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up two early goals, both in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game and the second at 10:03. However, they held strong after that, not allowing another goal. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Defensively, the Kraken recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Do the Penguins Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Pittsburgh moved closer to the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing their record to 18-19-8. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, including a goal in the first period to give them an early lead. The Canadiens cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-netter sealed the win for Pittsburgh.</p><p>Sidney Crosby scored twice in the Penguins’ 3-1 win over the Canadiens, including his 5th goal of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal, which came on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Penguins fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Alex Nedeljkovic was solid in net, making 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. The Penguins' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Runnin' Rebels game? Catch the action at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, as the Runnin' Rebels hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with UNLV being favored by -8 at home against Fresno State.</p><h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +8</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like Fresno State at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Fresno State has gone 8-2 when favored this season, but they are 0-9 when tabbed as the underdog. The Bulldogs are 1-5 on the road this season, and they have lost three straight games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Fresno State is 9-11 on the season, and they are coming off an 84-70 win over Air Force. In Mountain West play, the Bulldogs are just 2-5 compared to their 7-6 non-conference record.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Fresno State has gone 2-7 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-4, and their last 10 road ATS record is 4-6. The Bulldogs' overall ATS record is 8-11.</p><p>On the season, Fresno State's over/under record is 12-7 and today's line of 141.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.2). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 146 points.</p><p>The Fresno State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 84 points vs. Air Force. Overall their field goal percentage was 52.9% while connecting on 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Isaiah Hill, who is averaging 12.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Xavier Dusell also maintains a PPG average of 9.7 heading into game.</p><p>Fresno State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.0 points per game. Fresno State's three-point defense is currently 156th in the country at 7.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.0% of their shots vs. Fresno State.</p><h3>Will the Runnin' Rebels Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>UNLV will look to get back on track at home, where they are just 5-6 on the season. They have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. The Runnin' Rebels are coming off a 77-65 win over San Jose State.</p>

<p>So far this season, UNLV has been favored in eight games, going 5-3 in those contests. The team is 10-9 overall and 3-4 in Mountain West Conference play. At home, they have a scoring margin of +.1 points per game.</p><p>Against the spread, UNLV has a record of 10-6 this season. As the favorite, their ATS record is 4-4. At home, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 6-5 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, UNLV has a mark of 5-5.</p><p>UNLV's over/under record this season is 10-6 and today's line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (143.4). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Runnin' Rebels' offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.7 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Runnin' Rebels have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 81st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 209th in percentage and 194th in three-pointers made.</p><p>UNLV's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UNLV's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.6% this season.</p>

Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Betting Pick & Prediction 1/30/24