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<p>Betting on today's Grizzlies and Lakers game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lakers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 227.5 points, with the Lakers being the favored team playing at home against the Grizzlies.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-107 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.3% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Memphis Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Through 34 games, the Grizzlies are 11th in the West with a record of 11-23. If they are going to turn things around this season, they will need to find a way to win on the road. So far, Memphis is just 8-15 on the road.</p>

<p>When looking at their overall betting performance, the Grizzlies are 8-13 as the underdog and have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as the underdog. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs vs. the Lakers.</p>

<p>The average scoring line for Memphis games this season is 220.3 points, and their over/under record for the season is 13-20-1. This season, 23 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line of 227.5, and their record in these games is 9-13.</p>

<p>Memphis' straight-up losing streak was extended to three games with a 116-111 loss to the Raptors. They also failed to cover the spread in this game as 1.5-point favorites.</p><p>The Grizzlies' offense has put up 111 points per game this season, which is right around their average of 106.9. Desmond Bane is the team's leading scorer, coming into today's game averaging 24.5 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. is also putting up 20.8 PPG.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 44.1% of their games. Currently, they are 13th in the NBA at 113.4 points per game allowed. Opponents are hitting 51.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 38.9% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Lakers?</h3><p>Heading into today's game vs. the Grizzlies, the Lakers find themselves 3 games below .500 in 10th place in the West. Los Angeles will also be looking to snap a 3-game losing streak.</p>

<p>When playing at home this season, the Lakers have put together an 11-5 record, but they have not been able to cover the spread in each of their last two home games. On the season, they have an average scoring differential of +6.8 points per contest at home.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has been the favorite in 21 of their 35 games and have gone 14-7 straight up in those games. However, they have only covered the spread in 9 of the 21 games as the favorite.</p>

<p>So far, the Lakers' games have finished with fewer than 227.5 points in regulation 15 times this season, and their average over/under line for the season is 229.3. Today's over/under line of 227.5 points is just below their season-long over/under record of 18-17.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 113.7 points per game, the Lakers struggled offensively. They shot 42.2% from the field and scored just 96 points against the Heat. Leading the way for the Lakers was Anthony Davis with 29 points. Austin Reaves also chipped in 24 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Lakers have been a better defensive team at home, giving up 107.7 PPG at home compared to their overall season average of 114.6 points per game. Overall, they are the 16th ranked defensive unit in the league. Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 13.6 turnovers per game, which is 21st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Liberty Flames and Jacksonville State Gamecocks will face off at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg (VA). The game is set for Wednesday, October 30th, and will be broadcast on CBSS. The Flames are favored by -2.5 points, and the over/under line is currently 63 points. Liberty comes in with a 5-1 record, while Jacksonville State has gone 4-3 this season.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Stadium (VA) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, October 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Liberty Flames winning this one by a score of 37 to 33</li><li>Not only do we have the Liberty Flames winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 63 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Jacksonville State enters Week 10 with a 4-3 record, facing Liberty on the road. They are ranked 83rd in our power rankings, and we project a 92.8% chance they will be bowl-eligible. So far, they are 3-1 at home and 0-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Gamecocks have been favored in four of their seven games, going 3-1 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is +10.4 points per game, and they are 3-2 against the spread, covering in three of four games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 63 points. Jacksonville State’s games have averaged 69 points, with an average line of 57.9 points. Their over/under record stands at 3-2 this season.</p><p>Jacksonville State’s offense has been driven by their ground game, ranking 6th nationally with 260.7 rushing yards per game. They are also 11th in scoring, averaging 39.7 points per game, and sit 48th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Tre Stewart leads the rushing attack with 682 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,406 yards, with a passer rating of 101. He has eight touchdowns and four interceptions. Jacksonville State ranks 92nd in passing attempts per game. Cam Vaughn is the top receiver with 348 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Jacksonville State’s defense allowed just 20 points in their latest game, a 42-20 win over Middle Tennessee. They gave up 365 total yards, including 297 passing yards, but held Middle Tennessee to just 68 rushing yards on 20 attempts.</p><p></p><p>On average, Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed 29.3 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 181.7 rushing yards per game on 40.7 attempts. Through the air, quarterbacks have completed 58.8% of their passes, averaging 226.3 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Will The Liberty Flames Win At Home Over The Jacksonville State Gamecocks?</h3><p>Liberty enters Week 10 with a 5-1 record, ranked 98th in our power rankings. They have a 97.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and an 8.3% chance of winning Conference USA. At home, the Flames are 2-0, and they’ve gone 1-0 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Flames have been favored in three of their six games, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +9.3 points per game, and they are 1-2 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 63 points. Liberty’s average over/under line is 55.4 points, and their games have averaged 53.7 points, with a 1-1-1 record against the total.</p><p>Liberty’s offense is averaging 27 points per game heading into week 10, placing them 57th in the nation. We have them ranked 79th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game has been their strength, averaging 191.4 yards per game on the ground. Quinton Cooley leads the team with 582 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p></p><p>Kaidon Salter, Liberty’s quarterback, has thrown for 1,280 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. He has a passer rating of 102. Liberty ranks 118th in passing yards per game, averaging 184.6 yards. They are 15th in third-down conversions, converting 47.5% of their attempts.</p><p>Liberty's defense, ranked 14th nationally, is allowing just 19 points per game this season. In their recent game against Kennesaw State, they gave up 27 points, allowing 327 total yards, including 138 rushing yards on 41 attempts and 189 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 120.8 rushing yards per game against Liberty, while quarterbacks have posted a 60.6% completion rate and a 98.7 passer rating, averaging 205.7 passing yards per game.</p>

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 10/30/24

<p>Betting on today's Shockers and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN2. Wichita State is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.</p><h3>WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Shockers Grab a Win in Lake Buena Vista?</h3><h3>Wichita State Shockers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wichita State improved to 3-1 on the season with a decisive 88-63 win over Saint Louis on Friday. The Shockers, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After leading 40-37 at halftime, Wichita State clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Saint Louis to just 26 points while scoring 48 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 155.</p><p>Wichita State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 56.5% of their two-point attempts (26/46). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 22.7% of their threes (5/22).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Shockers were efficient, making 21 of 25 attempts (84%). Justin Hill led the team with 17 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 16.7% from three. Kalu Anya and Kellen Thames each added 15 points, with Anya shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>Wichita State's defense gave up 63 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field, with 31 made baskets on 68 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Shockers allowed 26 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. From three-point range, the opponent shot 5/22, or 22%. Wichita State also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%. The Shockers allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Minnesota Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Minnesota Golden Gophers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Minnesota edged out a 68-65 win over Central Michigan on Monday, November 25th. Playing at home, the Gophers were -13.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>The game was tied 34-34 at halftime, and Minnesota outscored Central Michigan 34-31 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 133, going over the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota put up 68 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 58.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Lu'Cye Patterson added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4%, while Ugnius Jarusevicius was perfect from deep, going 3/3 and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defense allowing 65 points on 44% shooting, they couldn't come away with the win. They gave up 24 field goals, including 10 threes on 27 attempts, as their opponents shot 37% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Minnesota allowed 14 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, with their opponents shooting 51%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 58%.</p>

Wichita State Shockers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

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<p>The Sooners and Wildcats are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN. The Wildcats will host the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Arizona is favored by -5.5 vs. Oklahoma.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 5:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</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 Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Oklahoma Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Oklahoma picked up a 79-77 road win over Providence on Wednesday, November 27th. The Sooners were favored by 3 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>After trailing 34-32 at halftime, Oklahoma turned things around by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their offensive surge in the 2nd half was key to the win.</p><p>Oklahoma's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from three-point range (7/19), while also connecting on 75.9% of their free throws (22/29).</p> <p>Kobe Elvis led the way with 26 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from deep (3/5). Jeremiah Fears added 20 points and 7 assists, and Wesley Cardet Jr. contributed 17 points, hitting 66.7% from the field and 2/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 56 attempts. The Sooners allowed 12 made threes on 33 attempts, a 36% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Oklahoma's opponent went 17 for 23, hitting 73% of their attempts. The Sooners also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Arizona?</h3><p>Arizona continued their strong start to the season with a commanding 104-71 win over Davidson on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -15.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Arizona led 49-37 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 34 points while scoring 55. Their ability to dominate both ends of the floor in the 2nd half was key to the victory.</p><p>Arizona's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points while shooting 56.5% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-22, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%.</p> <p>Anthony Dell'Orso was a standout, hitting 5-of-7 from deep and finishing with 21 points in just 18 minutes. Caleb Love and Connor Kochera each added 20 points, with Love also contributing 4 assists and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Arizona's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 39 made baskets on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Arizona's opponents shot 59%, hitting 28 of 47 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they connected on 11 of 22 shots, good for 50%.</p>

<p>The Bulldogs and Runnin' Rebels are set to face off at 9:30 ET on CBSS. The Runnin' Rebels will host the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. Mississippi State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mississippi State Have A Chance at Mullett Arena?</h3><h3>Mississippi State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mississippi State picked up an 84-79 win over SMU on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulldogs, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 156.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Mississippi State turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding SMU to 41.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they hit 76% of their free throws, going 19-for-25 from the line. The Bulldogs also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists.</p> <p>KeShawn Murphy led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 66.7% from deep. RJ Melendez added 15 points, while Josh Hubbard contributed 14 points despite shooting just 22.2% overall and 20% from three.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 16 of 24 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's defense allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 67%. The Bulldogs gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can UNLV Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>UNLV picked up a 72-65 win over New Mexico State on Saturday, November 23rd, but the Runnin' Rebels didn’t cover the -11.5 spread. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 141.</p> <p>UNLV led 37-34 at halftime and maintained their edge in the 2nd half, outscoring the Aggies 35-31 to secure the victory.</p><p>UNLV's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36% overall and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Dedan Thomas Jr. led the Runnin' Rebels with 22 points, despite shooting 4/15 from the field. Jalen Hill added 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Julian Rishwain hit 3 threes, finishing with 12 points.</p><p>UNLV's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 36% shooting, with the Runnin' Rebels limiting damage inside the arc, where they allowed just 12 made two-point shots on 32 attempts (37%).</p> <p>From three-point range, UNLV gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts (33%). They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 30 (71%). The Runnin' Rebels also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Bonnies face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN2. The Bonnies are hosting the game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Utah State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 148 points.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Defense Show Up in Lake Buena Vista?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah State picked up a 77-69 road win over Iowa on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +3 point underdogs, the Aggies not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-33 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iowa 44-32. The game’s total points of 146 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21, and connected on 62.5% of their free throws, making 10 of 16 attempts. The Aggies also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Mason Falslev led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 3 of 4 attempts. Brock Harding added 19 points and 5 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from deep, while Owen Freeman contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75.0% from the field.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. Most of the damage came inside the arc, where they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8 shots. Utah State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does St. Bonaventure Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bonnies picked up an 85-70 home win over Bryant on Sunday, November 24th. St. Bonaventure entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>They led 46-40 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 30 points while scoring 39 of their own. The total points for the game reached 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 150.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 56.1% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 57.1% of their threes (8/14) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%.</p> <p>Noel Brown led the way with 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while Melvin Council Jr. added 18 points, hitting 2-of-3 from deep. The Bonnies also got 17 points from Earl Timberlake, and Chance Moore contributed 12 points, connecting on 2-of-4 threes.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Bonnies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as they allowed 24 of 43 attempts to fall, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure's defense gave up 8 threes on 14 attempts, with the opposition hitting 57% of their shots. The Bonnies also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they connected on 13, shooting 81%.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

Three games are on the docket for Friday night in the Association as the NBA Playoffs continue. Atlanta gets back to a more friendly place for Game 3. The Celtics look to get back into the series against Brooklyn. And, lastly, in the late game, the Los Angeles Clippers look to pick up the pieces and avoid falling behind 3-0 to the Mavericks as Luka Doncic and his teammates head back home to a loud and less-restricted American Airlines Arena in Dallas.

The Clippers are still favored by two points in this one at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, even though the Mavericks hold all the cards with a 2-0 series lead. The total on the game is 219. Both numbers are adjusted from the first two games of the series, as Los Angeles was -6 in Game 1 and -7 in Game 2, but it looks as though all that has really changed is the home court advantage element.

After 248 points were scored in Game 2, it only makes sense that the total was bumped up a bit.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Clippers</u></strong></h2>
Where do we begin with the problems for the Los Angeles Clippers? The defensive end is the best place to start. The Mavericks shot 50% from the field in Game 1 and shot 47.2% from three-point range. Okay. It happens. That’s fine. The game was played to a fairly slow pace and Dallas had a good shooting performance with 31 points from Luka Doncic.

For the Clippers, a 44% shooting effort wasn’t good enough and neither was the 11-for-40 performance on threes. The Clippers took nearly half of their shots from beyond the arc, which is not what they did during the regular season. They almost panicked on offense. During the season, 40% of their shot attempts were from three. In Game 1, 40 of 84 were from there.

Fine. It was off performance, right? Get it back in Game 2 and get a split. Well, that didn’t happen either. The Clippers scored 73 points in the first half, but only 48 points in the second half. Dallas did even better offensively in the game, shooting 58.5% from the floor and 18-of-34 from three. The Mavericks even left 11 points on the free throw line going just 13-of-24 and still won 127-121.

Getting outscored 30-19 in the third quarter is pretty inexcusable as well. The Clippers fired Doc Rivers because he couldn’t get them over the hump in the playoffs. The game plan from Tyronn Lue hasn’t exactly been much better. Talent can take you a lot of places in the NBA, but in these first-round playoff series, it has a lot to do with cohesiveness, chemistry, and coaching.

It doesn’t help that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have scored 118 of the 224 points that the Clippers have. They can’t leave the floor, otherwise the offense bogs down. It’s not like these two logged huge minutes during the regular season. A lot of things need to change.
<h2><strong><u>Dallas Mavericks</u></strong></h2>
Are the Mavericks just hitting an insane number of shots or does this have more to do with the Clippers defense? Some of both seems like a fair answer. Tim Hardaway Jr. is 11-of-17 from three and it seems unlikely that he’ll continue at a 65% clip. The Mavericks are shooting 50% from three in the series. They only shot 36.2% from three during the regular season. Taking a lot of threes is what the Mavs do. They just haven’t made them at this rate.

On the flip side, Kawhi and PG are 8-of-28 from three. That will definitely dictate a series when the role players and the non-stars for each team are going to have varying contributions over the course of a series. The role players and others have been stronger contributors for the Mavericks, though. They have five players with at least 20 points. The Clippers have three and Nicolas Batum is right on 20.

As great as Dallas has been from the floor, a 66% mark at the free throw line looks to be playing with fire. The Mavericks have also lost the turnover battle in the series to this point. They’ve also been outworked on the offensive glass, though they’ve made so many shots that there haven’t been as many opportunities.

That remains the question in this series. If the Mavericks keep shooting the lights out, why would anything go differently? If they cannot, and they regress on their home floor, that would be how the Clippers get back into the series.

The Clippers shot 48.2% for the season and are right at 48.8% for this series. The Mavericks shot 47% and are at 54.4% in the series. Can they keep it going?
<h2><strong><u>Clippers at Mavericks Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Conventional wisdom and logic would suggest that Dallas cannot keep this pace up. They were actually better shooting the basketball on the road this season than at home. The series is now in Dallas. Will a fuller barn and the Clippers’ porous defense allow Dallas to continue overperforming?

Personally, I’d say no. The Clippers have not made good adjustments in this series, but they’ve run into a buzz saw from the floor. That doesn’t seem like it can keep happening and now we’re getting a cheaper price on the Clippers.

<strong>Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -2</strong>

Clippers at Mavericks Game 3 Free Pick - 05/28/21

<p>With a money line of -346, the Dolphins are the heavy favorite as they host the Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The Patriots and Dolphins will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th, with CBS handling the television coverage. The Patriots are +7 point underdogs on the road, and their money line odds are +274. The over/under line is set at 46 points for this AFC East matchup.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins -7</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 26 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Patriots sit at 3-8, putting them 4th in the AFC East. Our power rankings have New England 27th, and we give them just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2-4 on the road and 1-4 at home this season.</p> <p>New England has been the underdog in all of their games so far, and they are 4-6-1 against the spread. Their average scoring margin is -6 points per game. Their O/U record is 6-5, with their games averaging 39.1 points compared to an average line of 39.9.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Patriots rank 25th in our offensive power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 16.5, and 31st in yards per game with 281.2. New England ranks 24th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.3% success rate, and they are 10th in red zone conversions, scoring on 40.6% of their trips. The Patriots are 13th in passing attempts per game but rank 30th in passing yards, averaging 165.9 per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 11, Drake Maye threw for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 30 of 40 passes against the Rams. Kendrick Bourne led the team with 5 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 73 yards on 20 carries. The Patriots converted 6 of 14 3rd-down attempts and scored on 2 of 5 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 28-22 loss to the Rams, the Patriots' defense struggled to generate pressure, as they failed to record a sack and allowed four passing touchdowns. New England gave up 295 yards through the air on just 18 completions, with the Rams averaging 10.9 yards per attempt in the passing game. The Patriots also allowed the Rams to convert 25% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the ground, the Patriots gave up 107 rushing yards on 24 attempts, with New England's defense allowing the Rams to gain 4.5 yards per attempt. Additionally, the Patriots had a tough time in the trenches, as they had a -6 differential in tackles for loss.</p><h3>Are The Dolphins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Dolphins have now won two straight games, including a 34-19 victory over the Raiders in week 11. Miami entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their record to 4-6. Before that, the Dolphins picked up a road win over the Rams in week 10, winning 23-15 as 2-point underdogs.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, Miami has a 14.5% chance of making the playoffs, and they sit 18th in our NFL power rankings. Against the spread, the Dolphins are 4-6 this season, but they have covered in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Dolphins rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 18.1, and 22nd in passing yards per game, with 197. Miami ranks 9th in the league in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game, averaging 122. They are converting 42.6% of their third-down attempts, which is 9th in the NFL, and they also rank 9th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 11, Miami scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, leading to a 34-19 win over the Raiders. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns, completing 28 of 36 passes. De’Von Achane rushed for 73 yards on 17 carries, and Jonnu Smith had 6 catches for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p><p>In their 34-19 win over the Raiders, the Dolphins' defense allowed 328 yards. Las Vegas struggled to run the ball, with just 16 attempts for 60 yards. Miami defended the pass well, allowing 268 yards through the air, with a 69.8% completion rate against them. The Dolphins did struggle on third down, allowing the Raiders to convert 57.1% of their third downs. Miami also gave up two passing touchdowns.<p></p>Miami's defense recorded three sacks and came up with one interception. They also won the QB hit battle by two but lost the tackles for loss differential.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Anteaters game? Catch the action at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB, as the Anteaters hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 157 points, with UC Irvine being favored by -11.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Owls Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Owls pulled off a surprising 79-77 win over Rutgers on Sunday, November 24th. Kennesaw State, who were +11 point underdogs going into the game, not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 44-26 at halftime, the Owls allowed Rutgers to score 51 points in the 2nd half while managing 35 points themselves. The game’s total points of 156 just missed the over/under line of 157.5.</p><p>Kennesaw State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% overall. Jamil Miller was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Ricardo Wright knocked down 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. The Owls struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc (20/33).</p> <p>From three-point range, Kennesaw State held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 8 of 27 attempts. The Owls also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 for 62%. Kennesaw State allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does UC Irvine Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>UC Irvine picked up a 93-87 road win over Weber State on Friday, November 22nd, but they didn’t cover the -6.5 spread. The total points for the game reached 180, well over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>The Anteaters led 37-33 at halftime and exploded for 56 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 54 points to the Wildcats.</p><p>UC Irvine's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 56.2% of their threes (9/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>The Anteaters dished out 20 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Bent Leuchten and Blaise Threatt both shot 9/18 from the field, with Leuchten adding 11 rebounds. Justin Hohn hit 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Dyson Koehler knocked down 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep. Devin Tillis was perfect from the field, going 6/6.</p><p>UC Irvine's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Anteaters allowed 31 field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Irvine allowed 13 threes on 25 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Friars game? Catch the action at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Providence is favored by -5.5 against Davidson in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Lock in a Win at Nassau?</h3><p>Davidson’s season took a hit on Wednesday as they fell 104-71 to Arizona. Going into the game as +15.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.</p> <p>Davidson trailed 49-37 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the second half, scoring just 34 points while allowing Arizona to put up 55. The loss highlights the challenges Davidson faces this season, especially on the defensive end.</p><p>Davidson's offense put up 71 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with a 30% mark from three-point range, hitting 12 of 40 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 45% of their shots, going 18 for 40.</p> <p>Anthony Dell'Orso led the way, scoring 21 points in just 18 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range. Caleb Love and Connor Kochera each added 20 points, with Love shooting 42.9% from deep. Bobby Durkin also hit 5 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Tobe Awaka grabbed 10 rebounds in 14 minutes of action.</p><p>Davidson's defense struggled in their last outing, giving up 104 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 28 makes on 47 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's opponent shot 50%, connecting on 11 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Davidson gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Providence Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Providence dropped a close one at home to Oklahoma on Wednesday, November 27th, falling 79-77. The Friars were +3 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Providence led 34-32 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Providence put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.6%, and they also made 17 of 23 free throws, good for 73.9%.</p> <p>The Friars grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Kobe Elvis led the way with 26 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from three-point range. Jeremiah Fears added 20 points and 7 assists, while Wesley Cardet Jr. contributed 17 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Providence gave up 79 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field. They hit 12 of their 23 two-point attempts, shooting 52% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Providence's opponent went 12/33, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17, shooting 73%. Providence allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Rams and Mavericks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on Ball. The Mavericks will host the game at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL. Rhode Island is favored by -7 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 160.5 points.</p><h3>RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks +7</p><p>This game will be played at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus at 2:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Not only will UT Arlington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Rhode Island Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rhode Island picked up an 81-75 win over Detroit on Wednesday. The Rams were heavy favorites at -18.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Rhode Island led 46-34 at halftime, but they allowed Detroit to score 41 points in the second half while only putting up 35 points themselves. The Rams will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Rhode Island's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 81 points with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They shot 45.8% from the field overall, but it was their three-point shooting that stood out, as they hit 52% from deep, going 13-for-25. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 60.9% from the line.</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 28 points and 7 assists, while David Green added 20 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Cam Estevez was nearly perfect from three, hitting 5-of-6 for 15 points in just 22 minutes.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Rams' defense struggled, giving up 13 threes on 25 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they hit 14 free throws.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>UT Arlington picked up a 68-58 road win over Austin Peay on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mavericks entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 126 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 at halftime, UT Arlington turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Governors 38-26 to secure the win.</p><p>UT Arlington's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks to hitting 52.9% from three-point range, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They struggled inside, making just 33.3% of their two-point shots (9/27).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the Mavericks were impressive, hitting 85.2% (23/27). They recorded only 5 assists, with Anton Brookshire contributing all of them. Brody Robinson led the team with 16 points, while Raysean Seamster and Lance Ware added 15 and 14 points, respectively.</p><p>UT Arlington's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field (23/61). Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>The Mavericks limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 7/26, or 26%. They also sent them to the free-throw line only 8 times, where they converted 5 for 62%. UT Arlington allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Bulldogs face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. In this non-conference matchup, Northwestern is favored by -1.5 against Butler. The over/under for the game is 134.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northwestern Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern picked up a 68-50 win over Pepperdine on Friday, November 22nd, at home. The Wildcats were -17 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 118 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Northwestern led 31-19 at halftime and outscored Pepperdine 37-31 in the 2nd half.</p><p>Northwestern's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.9%, with a rough 18.2% from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 11 three-point attempts. They were solid at the free-throw line, connecting on 18 of 21 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>Jalen Leach led the way with 21 points, shooting 58.3% overall and hitting 1 of 2 from deep. Nick Martinelli added 20 points, shooting 50% from the field and 1 of 2 from three-point range. Brooks Barnhizer contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Jaxon Olvera chipped in 11 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three.</p><p>Northwestern's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, with the Wildcats allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, Northwestern gave up 22 two-point baskets on 46 tries, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 11 attempts, for an 18% shooting percentage. The Wildcats also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 85% success rate. Northwestern allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Butler Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominant 78-39 win over Merrimack on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulldogs, who were -12.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points (117) fell short of the O/U line of 135.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-31 at halftime, Butler’s defense clamped down in the 2nd half, allowing just 8 points while scoring 41. This strong defensive effort was key in their blowout victory.</p><p>Butler put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-20 from beyond the arc, while hitting 51.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Pierre Brooks II led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 80% from three-point range, hitting 4 of 5 attempts. Butler also got 17 assists and 14 offensive rebounds, while shooting 71% from the free-throw line, making 22 of 31 attempts.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 39 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They hit 24 of 51 shots, including 16 of 31 from two-point range at a 51% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's opponent went 8 for 20, shooting 40%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 22, shooting 71%. Butler allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Boilermakers and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on FS1. In this non-conference matchup, Purdue is favored by -7.5 against North Carolina State. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 3:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Boilermakers Win in San Diego?</h3><p>Purdue continued their strong start to the season with an 80-45 win over Marshall on Saturday. The Boilermakers were -20.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 125, falling well short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue led 39-24 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring Marshall 41-21. Their defense was a key factor, holding the Thundering Herd to just 21 points after the break.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, with two-point shooting at 56.2% (18/32) and three-point shooting at 37.5% (6/16).</p> <p>They were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 78.8% (26/33) of their attempts. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 18 points, while Camden Heide and Myles Colvin each added 13, with Heide going 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Purdue's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Boilermakers allowed a 50% shooting rate, with the other team hitting 24 of 48 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponent shot 37%, making 6 of 16 three-point attempts. Purdue also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 78%.</p><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>NC State cruised to an 84-61 win over William & Mary on Friday, November 22nd. The Wolfpack were -15.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 23-point victory. The total points for the game ended at 145, which was below the O/U line of 163.5.</p> <p>NC State took control early, leading 43-24 at halftime. They added 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37 points to the Tribe.</p><p>In their latest game, NC State put up 84 points, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts (25/45) and hit 31.6% from beyond the arc (6/19), while also making 16 of 23 free throws (69.6%). The Wolfpack grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Noah Collier led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 9/16 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Marcus Hill added 19 points, shooting 7/13 overall and 1/3 from deep, while Gabe Dorsey contributed 13 points despite struggling from three, hitting just 3 of 12 attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 61 points, North Carolina State's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, with 31 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 25 of 46 two-point attempts, good for 54% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team hit 6 of 19 shots, a 31% clip. They also went to the free-throw line 23 times, converting 16 of those for 69%. North Carolina State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Patriots versus the Explorers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The Patriots are the favorites in this Atlantic 10 conference matchup the against the Explorers. The over/under for the game is set at 139 points.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Tom Gola Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-67 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 141 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Patriots Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>George Mason, who is 11-2 on the season, will face La Salle today. In their previous ten road games, including those from last year, George Mason has a 6-4 record. George Mason has a winning ATS record of 7-4-1. When on the road, they are 3-1 vs. the spread this season and 6-4 ATS in their previous ten road games.</p><p>Through 13 games, George Mason has an over/under record of 7-5-0 with their games averaging a combined 140.8 points per game so far. The Patriots have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.</p><p>The George Mason offense is coming off a game where they scored 94 points against North Carolina A&T. They posted a field goal percentage of 58.6% and connected on 6 threes. One area that the George Mason offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 136th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.</p><p>George Mason's defense has been playing well, ranking 57th nationally, with 65.7 points allowed per game. In today's game vs. La Salle, the George Mason defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, George Mason made 20 free-throws vs. the Patriots.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Explorers currently hold a 9-4 record, having lost their most recent game to Howard (71-66). So far this season, all of the Explorers' games have been played on the road. Heading into their game against George Mason, La Salle holds an ATS record of 7-6. In their last ten games, La Salle has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 13 games, La Salle has an over/under record of 8-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 149.6 points per game so far. The Explorers have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the La Salle offense finished with just 66 points vs. Howard. For the game, they hit 8/28 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 37.7%. Khalil Brantley is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.1. Meanwhile, Jhamir Brickus also brings a PPG average of 14.2 into the game.</p><p>La Salle's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. The La Salle defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Howard to connect on 8 threes.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs La Salle Explorers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/24