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<p>Planning on watching today's Knights and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Arizona State as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>UCF KNIGHTS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona State winning straight-up, we like UCF at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knights Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>UCF fell to 11-4 on the season after an 88-80 road loss to Arizona on Saturday. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Knights kept things closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>UCF trailed 45-42 at halftime and were outscored 43-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 168 went over the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>UCF managed to score 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with a rough 22.9% from beyond the arc, hitting only 8 of 35 attempts. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 51.2% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Knights grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Keyshawn Hall led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, while Darius Johnson added 18 points, hitting 3 of 10 from three. Caleb Love contributed 16 points, shooting 57.1% from deep, and also grabbed 8 rebounds and 6 assists.</p><p>UCF's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 46% shooting. They allowed 19 two-pointers on 51% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCF gave up 9 threes on 39% shooting and sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they hit 23 free throws (79%).</p><h3>Will Arizona State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Arizona State fell to 10-5 on the season after a 72-66 loss to Baylor on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who were +6.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>ASU struggled early, trailing 32-20 at halftime, but they turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Baylor 41-29. Despite the comeback effort, the Sun Devils couldn’t complete the rally.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they managed 66 points overall. At the free-throw line, they hit 68.2% of their attempts, going 15-for-22.</p> <p>On the boards, the Sun Devils grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with Josh Ojianwuna pulling down 17 total rebounds and hitting all 6 of his field goal attempts. BJ Freeman led the team with 22 points, while Norchad Omier added 19 points on 58.3% shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Arizona State's defense held their opponent to 72 points on 36% shooting from the field, with the Sun Devils limiting two-point attempts to 41% (15/36).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense allowed 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% shooting rate. Their opponent also shot 68% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 22 attempts.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Fighting Illini and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. In this Big Ten matchup, Illinois is favored bt -3 vs. Indiana. The over/under for the game is 158 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +3</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Illinois Pull Off A Win at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois dropped to 12-4 on the season after an 82-72 home loss to USC on Saturday. The Illini, who were -12.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 154 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Illinois led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring just 34.</p><p>Illinois struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall and 21.9% from three-point range, hitting only 7 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 shots for 90.5%.</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 31 points, shooting 60% from the field. Wesley Yates III was efficient as well, hitting 7 of 8 shots. Ben Humrichous contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even though Illinois held their opponent to 37% shooting overall, they still gave up 82 points. The defense allowed 53% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 16 of their 30 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois limited their opponent to just 7 made threes on 32 attempts, a 21% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 19 of those for 90%.</p><h3>Are the Hoosiers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Indiana’s season record dropped to 13-4 after a tough 85-60 loss to Iowa on Saturday. The Hoosiers, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 145 fell well short of the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 43-33 at halftime and struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The Hoosiers will need to regroup after this road loss.</p><p>Indiana's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 60 points with a 40.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 25% of their threes, going 4-for-16 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 61.5%, making 8 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the Hoosiers with 23 points, hitting 4 threes on 9 attempts. Owen Freeman contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Josh Dix also added 12 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 60% of their two-point shots, going 21/35 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense conceded 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 10 shots, and Indiana allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Betting on today's Sooners and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Georgia is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Oklahoma.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma at +4.5.</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>Does Oklahoma Have A Chance at Stegeman Coliseum?</h3><p>Oklahoma's season record dropped to 13-2 after a narrow 80-78 loss to Texas A&M on Wednesday. The Sooners, who were -2.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 39 themselves, leading to the loss.</p><p>Oklahoma's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points with a field goal percentage of 54.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks in large part to their 58.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 24 attempts. They also connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Brycen Goodine and Zhuric Phelps both scored 34 points, with Goodine hitting 9 of 11 threes at an 81.8% clip, while shooting 71.4% overall. Phelps made 6 of 10 from deep, shooting 44.0% overall. Oklahoma finished with 21 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals, with the opposing team hitting 11 of 22 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's defense allowed 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 82%. Oklahoma gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Georgia improved to 13-2 on the season with an 82-69 win over Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Georgia took control early, leading 47-34 at halftime. In the second half, both teams scored 35 points, allowing Georgia to maintain their lead and secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, Georgia's offense put up 82 points, shooting 41.8% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. They connected on 16 of 31 two-point attempts, good for 51.6%, and hit 29 of 38 free throws, shooting 76.3% from the line.</p> <p>Lamont Butler led the way with 20 points, shooting 57.1% overall. Asa Newell added 17 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 40% from three-point range. Blue Cain also contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 40% from the field.</p><p>Georgia's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 16 for 31 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 29 free throws for 76%. Georgia allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Oklahoma Sooners vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Musketeers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Xavier as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Win in Cincinnati?</h3><p>Villanova's season record dropped to 11-6 after an 80-68 road loss to St. John's on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 148, just over the pre-game line of 145.5.</p> <p>Villanova trailed 36-31 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, as they were outscored 44-37 after the break.</p><p>Villanova's offense struggled in their previous game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 40% on two-point attempts. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 26 from deep, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar added 22 points, shooting 53.8% from the field. Eric Dixon contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, and Jhamir Brickus also hit 3 threes, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 48% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team hit 15 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense held the other team to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 free throws at a 74% rate.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Musketeers?</h3><p>Xavier improved to 10-7 on the season with a 77-63 win over DePaul on Saturday. The Musketeers, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>They led 38-23 at halftime, but DePaul outscored them 40-39 in the second half. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Xavier put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 20 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20.</p> <p>Zach Freemantle led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Ryan Conwell added 19 points and 4 assists, while CJ Gunn contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, knocking down 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Defensively, Xavier held their opponent to 63 points, with a 39% shooting performance from the field. The Musketeers allowed 21 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Xavier's defense limited their opponent to 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 shots.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Betting on today's Mean Green and Pirates game? Catch the action at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. North Texas is favored by -3 in this American Athletic conference contest against East Carolina. The game's over/under currently sits at 128.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mean Green Defense Show Up in Greenville?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 9-4 on the season with an 81-59 win over Rice on Wednesday. The Mean Green, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The game’s total points of 140 exceeded the O/U line of 122.5.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 42-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Rice 39-31.</p><p>North Texas put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 55% of their threes, going 11/20 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts (94.1%).</p> <p>Atin Wright led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three, while Brenen Lorient added 19 points, making both of his three-point attempts. Lorient also contributed 5 rebounds and 3 assists. North Texas finished with 10 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Mean Green gave up 27 field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>North Texas allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, with the opponent shooting 55% from beyond the arc. They also sent the opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 94%.</p><h3>Will East Carolina Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina dropped to 7-8 on the season after a 74-70 road loss to Memphis on Saturday, January 11th. The Pirates entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>ECU made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Memphis to 36 points, but they couldn’t overcome a 38-24 halftime deficit.</p><p>East Carolina's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23 from the line.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the Pirates with 25 points, shooting 7 of 16 overall and 1 of 5 from three. C.J. Walker added 23 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while RJ Felton contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Pirates grabbed 14 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. The Pirates allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. The Pirates also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, a 78% success rate. East Carolina allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Bruins and Terrapins are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FOX. The Terrapins will host the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Maryland is favored by -5.5 to win at home against UCLA.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Not only will Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bruins Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>UCLA fell to 11-4 on the season after a 94-75 loss to Michigan on Tuesday. The Bruins were -2.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>UCLA trailed 47-37 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47.</p><p>In their last game, UCLA's offense put up 75 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with a strong 57.5% on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10% (2/20) of their three-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bruins shot 67.6%, making 23 of 34 attempts. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Vladislav Goldin led the way with 36 points, shooting 72.2% overall and 50% from three.</p><p>Despite UCLA holding their opponent to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts, they still gave up 94 points. The Bruins allowed 23 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>UCLA also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 shots. The Bruins gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Maryland Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Maryland fell to 11-4 on the season after an 83-79 road loss to Oregon on Sunday. The Terrapins were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 45-42 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 41 points while scoring 34 of their own. This was a missed opportunity for the Terrapins to pick up a solid road win.</p><p>Maryland's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, going 9-for-21, and hit 50% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 19 shots, good for 73.7%.</p> <p>Jackson Shelstad led the way, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts and shooting 8-for-10 overall, finishing with 23 points. Rodney Rice added 19 points, making 3 of 5 threes, while Derik Queen and Ja'Kobi Gillespie each contributed 16 points. Nate Bittle also scored 16, and Keeshawn Barthelemy chipped in 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts. The Terrapins also allowed 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% success rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Maryland's opponent shot 86%, making 13 of 15 attempts. The Terrapins also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-121) will host the Pelicans (+102) in a non-conference matchup. Chicago is favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 239.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in 5th place in their respective divisions, with the Pelicans (8-32) in 15th place in the Western Conference and the Bulls (18-21) in 10th place in the East.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-134 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 8-32 on the season after a narrow 120-119 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +15 point underdogs, kept it close and covered the spread. The total score of 239 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.</p> <p>New Orleans started strong, leading 35-29 after the 1st quarter. However, Boston took control in the 2nd, outscoring the Pelicans 33-26. New Orleans battled back in the 4th, but their 31-30 edge wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 120-119 loss to the Celtics, the Pelicans hit 17 threes at a 45.9% clip. Trey Murphy III led the way with 30 points, connecting on 5 threes, while Dejounte Murray added 26 points, hitting 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Murray scored 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Murphy added 13 in the 3rd. Zion Williamson struggled from the field, shooting 33.3%, but contributed 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans gave up 120 points to the Celtics, who shot 43% from the field. New Orleans allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 33 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well defending the three, holding the Celtics to 13 made threes on 29% shooting. Boston also went 19/23 from the free-throw line. New Orleans recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Chicago’s record fell to 18-21 after a 124-119 home loss to the Kings on Sunday. The Bulls were +5 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push for spread bettors.</p> <p>Chicago led 63-61 at halftime but were outscored 36-32 in the 3rd quarter. The Bulls couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as Sacramento edged them 27-24. The game’s total of 243 points went over the pre-game line of 238.</p><p>Zach LaVine knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, finishing with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in the Bulls' 124-119 loss to the Kings. LaVine scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th. Lonzo Ball also hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep, and contributed 15 points, with 6 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>As a team, the Bulls connected on 18 threes, shooting 48.6% from beyond the arc and 46.2% overall. Nikola Vucevic added 18 points, scoring 7 in the 1st quarter and another 6 in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 124-119 loss to the Kings. Overall, they allowed Sacramento to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>Chicago did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 13 threes at a 33% rate. The Bulls sent Sacramento to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. Chicago also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Orioles are the favorite on the money line today, as they are at -147 compared to the Blue Jays at +125. This AL East matchup has a first pitch of 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. MASN is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>Baltimore comes in with a record of 67-46, while the Blue Jays are 51-61. Toronto will be looking to end a two-game losing streak. Grayson Rodriguez is starting for the Orioles, while the Blue Jays are going with Chris Bassitt. </p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -147</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Tuesday, August 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Guardians, closing out their series with a 9-5 win. After allowing one run to the Guardians in the bottom of the first, the Orioles responded with a run of their own and added two more in the 3rd. Baltimore went on to score another three runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Corbin Burnes got the start for the Orioles, going five innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Baltimore is on the road today to take on the Blue Jays, and they lead the AL East with a record of 67-46, which matches the Yankees for the division lead. The Orioles are on a two-game winning streak, and they went 2-2 in their series vs. the Guardians.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been really good vs. other teams in the AL East, going 23-10, and they have an overall series record of 22-10-3. At home, they are 34-25 and 33-21 on the road. As the favorite, the Orioles are 55-36 this year and 12-10 as the underdog. Baltimore has won two straight games as the road favorite.</p><p>When the Orioles are on the road, they have been a good bet against the run line, as they are 32-22 on the run line away from home. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 15-7 vs. the run line as an underdog. In their wins, they have an average run margin of +3.8 runs per game.</p><p>When the Orioles are on the road, the over has been hitting at a 63-40 clip this season. The over/under line for today's game against the Blue Jays is 8.5 runs, and the combined run average for these teams is 9.4 runs per game. The over has hit in 19 of the 33 games this season when the line has been set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>So far this season, Grayson Rodriguez has made 20 starts and has a record of 13-4. His ERA for the season is 3.86, along with a WHIP of 1.24. Rodriguez's most recent outing came on July 31st vs. the Blue Jays, where he picked up the win. In that outing, he went six innings and gave up three earned runs on six hits. Looking back at his last three outings, Rodriguez has finished with a no-decision, win, and loss. Opponents are batting .237 vs. Rodriguez this season, and his ERA on the road is 4.88 compared to 3.45 at home.</p><p>Not only do the Orioles lead the league in home runs, but they are also 3rd in the league in runs per game at 5.1. Baltimore has been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .256, which is the 3rd best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson have been two of the Orioles' top power threats this season, with Santander leading the team with 32 homers and Henderson right behind him at 29. Santander has gone 11/38 over his last 10 games, including three homers, while Colton Cowser has also been swinging a hot bat, going 15/40 with two homers in that span.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Yankees with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Yankees scored one run in the bottom of the 8th to pick up the win. Toronto was the +236 underdog going into this road game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Blue Jays only had three fewer hits than the Yankees but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Ernie Clement had a big game, going 3/5 with two doubles, a run scored, and two RBIs. The Blue Jays started Yariel Rodriguez, and he didn't give up a run in his start, but the Blue Jays still took the loss.</p><p>Toronto is 5th in the AL East, and they trail the Orioles by 15.5 games for the division lead. Overall, the Blue Jays are 51-61 and have gone just 15-23 in AL East matchups. The Blue Jays lost the first two games of their series with the Yankees before taking the final game.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 26-28 this season and 25-33 on the road. As the underdog, Toronto is 18-37 this season and 33-24 when favored. Their overall series record is 12-18-5, and they have lost two straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Blue Jays have been a better bet on the road this season, going 35-23 compared to 18-36 at home. Their average run differential is worse at home (-1.0) than on the road (-0.6), and they are 29-26 against the run line as an underdog. Toronto's average run differential in wins is +3.1, while it drops to -4.0 in losses.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays are home against the Baltimore Orioles today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Blue Jays games this season is 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 61-48. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 18-19. Overall, 54.5% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles. In that July 30th start, he took the loss, going 4 innings and giving up 5 earned runs. Looking back over his last three starts, Bassitt has taken the loss in each outing. His record for the season is 8-10, and he has an ERA of 4.02. Out of his 22 starts, Bassitt has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 8.41 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 12 homers and is averaging 3.51 walks per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .240, which is 12th in the league, and are one of the top home run hitting teams in the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the league's top hitters this season, batting .316 with a team-high 22 homers and 72 RBIs. He has been even better of late, going 19/36 in his last nine games with four homers.</p>

<p>Guerrero Jr. also has the team's longest hitting streak at 17 games. Toronto will be looking for more production out of George Springer and Daulton Varsho, as Springer is batting just .226, and Varsho is hitting under .200 for the season.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Panthers game? Catch the action at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -18.5 against Gardner-Webb in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Gardner-Webb at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Gardner-Webb Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Gardner-Webb picked up a road win on Friday, defeating North Carolina Central 88-82. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but came out on top, covering the spread.</p> <p>Gardner-Webb led 47-38 at halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 44 points after the break. The game’s total points of 170 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 88 points while shooting 69.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.3%, thanks in large part to their 74.5% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Anthony Selden led the way with 26 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Darryl Simmons II was nearly perfect, hitting 8 of 9 shots, while Ademide Badmus went 6 for 6 from the floor.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% from two-point range, with 26 made shots on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb held their opponent to 25% shooting, with only 5 threes made on 20 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 shots for 75%. Gardner-Webb gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh opened their season with an 83-68 win over Murray State on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Panthers were -13 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just over the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Pitt led 41-39 at halftime but clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 42 of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts (8/19) and hit 55.9% of their two-point shots (19/34). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 33 attempts, shooting 63.6%.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the Panthers with 20 points, while Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn each added 19. Dunn was particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 5 threes (60.0%). Cameron Corhen contributed 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. The Panthers allowed a 50% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 27 of their 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense gave up 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they converted 21 free throws.</p>

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