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Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Mercer Bears vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Runnin' Utes and Hawkeyes game? Catch the action at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD, as the Hawkeyes hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 164 points, and Iowa is favored by -1 at home against Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -1</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Pentagon at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Runnin' Utes Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Utah improved to 8-2 on the season with an 89-59 home win over Florida A&M on Tuesday. The Utes were heavy favorites at -32 going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Utah took control early, leading 50-31 at halftime. They added 39 points in the 2nd half while holding Florida A&M to 28 points.</p><p>Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.5%, thanks in large part to their 69.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 37.9% of their shots, connecting on 11 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Despite their shooting success, the Utes struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 41.7% of their attempts. They dished out 25 assists, with Mason Madsen and Mike Sharavjamts each contributing 15 points. Sharavjamts was particularly efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and 75% from three-point range in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up 59 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts (23/33). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 29 threes, good for 37%.</p> <p>Despite sending their opponent to the line 24 times, Utah caught a break as they only made 10 free throws, shooting 41%. The Utes also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Iowa Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes improved to 8-3 on the season after a dominant 104-57 win over New Orleans on Sunday. Iowa, who were -30.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 161 fell just short of the 162.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa jumped out to a 57-29 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Privateers 47-28.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 62.7% (42/67). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, thanks to 73.7% shooting on two-pointers (28/38) and 48.3% from beyond the arc (14/29).</p> <p>James White led the way with 24 points, while Owen Freeman added 22 on 10/12 shooting. The Hawkeyes dished out 28 assists, with Brock Harding contributing 6 assists and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Iowa's defense giving up 62% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Hawkeyes allowed 73% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 28 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa's opponent went 14 for 29, shooting 48%. They also went to the free-throw line 9 times, making 6 of those attempts.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Another good battle between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State fell on the side of the Cowboys, so we got to rope and ride a winner on Monday night to start the week off on a positive note. Now it’s time for the Tuesday card.

The March 2 slate is highlighted by that big Baylor vs. West Virginia battle with a weird 5 p.m. ET tip, so that won’t be in the spotlight for us. Instead, we’ll look at a later tip with a focus on Duke vs. Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets are favored by a bucket at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a>, but the line is showing signs of possibly coming back down to 1.5. The total is sitting at 146.

With Duke allegedly on the bubble, this game, like every game, is a big one for the Blue Devils.
<h3><strong><u>Duke Blue Devils</u></strong></h3>
Jalen Johnson could very well be a great player in the NBA, but his loss seems to be addition by subtraction to a degree for Duke. The only thing more sporadic than Johnson’s playing time was his production. He had 18 points in 24 minutes in the first Georgia Tech game, which was really his second-best showing of the season. He had 19 against Coppin State and 24 in a loss to Pitt. He did have 19 rebounds to go with his 19 points against Coppin State, but, well, that was Coppin State.

The Blue Devils won three straight after Johnson said he was opting out, including a win over Virginia that put Duke back in the NCAA Tournament discussion. The loss this past weekend to Louisville put a damper on those hopes, but wins over Georgia Tech and North Carolina to finish out the regular season would go a long way.

Standout sophomore Matthew Hurt put the team on his back in that loss to Louisville. He had 37 points and seven rebounds in his 43 minutes before fouling out late in the game. Wendell Moore Jr. was the only other player in double figures with 13. This has been an ongoing problem for Duke. There simply aren’t enough consistent scorers on the roster and it was a big enough problem to cost them a big game at home on Saturday.

In the win over GA Tech back on January 26, there were four Blue Devils in double figures, led by DJ Steward with 19. In league action, Duke is second in 2P% at 55.3% and fourth in 3P% at 36.4%, but ranks eighth in assist rate because this is not a team that shares the basketball well.

Perhaps the biggest reason why Duke is on the bubble or maybe even under the cut line is a 2-7 record in games decided by six or fewer points. Hurt tried valiantly to put the team on his shoulders and will them to a win last time out while getting basically no help. We’ll see if help arrives here.
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<h3><strong><u>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets</u></strong></h3>
Georgia Tech is playing some pretty good ball down the stretch run. There aren’t many bad losses on the resume for the Yellow Jackets this season either. Their season started with a grueling 4OT loss to Georgia State and then a 10-point loss to Mercer. After that, the losses are Florida State, Virginia, and Duke on the road, Virginia at home, and then Clemson on the road by just two points.

Josh Pastner has done a pretty solid job overall in Atlanta. There were a couple of transitional years as he put his stamp on the program, but this is a team that could very well make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010. Offensive prowess from a senior-laden team is a big reason why. The Yellow Jackets rank 17th in adjusted offensive efficiency and 37th in eFG%. They are 34th in the nation in 2P% and 86th in 3P%.

In ACC play, Georgia Tech is third in all of those categories except eFG%, where the Yellow Jackets rank fourth. They do have the highest TO% on defense. To be totally honest, the statistical resume of this team suggests that they should be better than 9-6 in league play. This is a bad rebounding team, which has been a hindrance, and opponents have shot 36.6% on threes, but Georgia Tech does have the second-lowest 3P Rate against in conference action.

Most of the losses for Georgia Tech in league action have come against stout defensive teams. The loss to Duke is the exception. In that game, Duke was 18-of-22 at the free throw line. Georgia Tech was just 4-of-5. Late-game fouling didn’t even really come into play until the absolute end. It was just an imbalanced call of the game.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
A lot of the metrics sites do have this line higher than 1.5 or 2, so we are definitely seeing that “must-win” bubble talk premium on Duke to a degree here. The Blue Devils are playing a bit better than their full body of work, so current form could also be playing a little bit of a role in the line.

But this is also a case of a known commodity in Duke against a mostly forgotten ACC team in Georgia Tech that has gone a decade without an NCAA Tournament berth. To me, that puts the value on the Yellow Jackets, who have the better body of work overall and some pretty good stats.

I’ll ride with the Yellow Jackets here. I do think this price could go down as a result of public money, so you’ll probably do better than -1.5 or -2 as the day goes along.
<h4><strong>Pick: Georgia Tech -2</strong></h4>
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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. The Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. The Mavericks are 4th in the West and are favored by 2.5 points.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this matchup is set at 220 points and can be seen on KFAA. The Clippers are +121 on the moneyline, while the Mavericks are -143. This game will take place at the American Airlines Center.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have James Harden finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Win at Dallas?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 16-12 this season with a 118-95 road win over the Mavericks on Thursday. Los Angeles entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the 23-point victory. The game’s total points of 213 fell just short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, going from 78-69 to 79-78. They outscored Dallas 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th to close out the game.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 118-95 win over the Mavericks, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. James Harden added 24 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers shot 51.8% overall and connected on 14 threes at a 42.4% rate. Powell scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Amir Coffey added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Clippers’ defense was strong on Thursday, holding the Mavericks to just 95 points. After giving up 30 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 19. They also had a solid 4th quarter, giving up just 18 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Clippers limited the Mavericks to 39% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 17-10 on the season after a 118-95 home loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Dallas, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 213 points fell just short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas started strong, leading 30-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Clippers took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 78-69 deficit into a 79-78 lead. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th.</p><p>The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 118-95 loss to the Clippers, shooting just 39.5% from the field and making only 7 three-pointers at a 23.3% clip. Klay Thompson led Dallas with 22 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 19.</p> <p>P.J. Washington contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Thompson hit 2 threes, shooting 22.2% from deep, and added 7 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks gave up 118 points to the Clippers, with their toughest stretch coming in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Dallas allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but couldn’t keep the Clippers in check in the 4th, giving up 29 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Mavericks allowed the Clippers to shoot 51% from the field, including 42% from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 threes. Dallas sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Going into game two of this National League showdown, the Mets (68-79, 38-35 home) are giving the start to Tylor Megill. On the other side, the Reds (77-72, 41-33 away) are rolling with Andrew Abbott. Don't miss my prediction for today's Cincinnati Reds versus New York Mets game in New York.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds -115</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, September 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Mets have gone just 4-6 in their last ten home games.</li><li>New York is on a two game winning streak when the underdog.</li><li>The Mets' are just 10-12 in Tylor Megill's 22 starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>This season, the Reds have played a total of 47 series and are above .500 at 21-20-6. On the road, Cincinnati is 41-33 and 36-39 at home. Their overall record of 77-72 has the Reds sitting 3rd in the NL Central.</p><p><p>Andrew Abbott enters the game boasting an 8-5 record and a 3.64 ERA. On the road, he has earned a 5-2 mark with an ERA of 4.75, while at home his record stands at 3-3 with an ERA of 4.08. His season-long WHIP is 1.22, and opposing teams have managed to hit just .223 against him with a slugging percentage of .398.</p></p><p>Andrew Abbott was unable to secure a victory against the Cardinals, surrendering six runs on four hits in four innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Cincinnati is the 22nd ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .217 and are averaging 4.8 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Reds are hitting .247 with an OBP of .325 while averaging 4.7 runs per contest. This figure puts them 10th in the league.</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a powerful presence in the Reds' lineup this season, leading the team in home runs with 22 and RBIs with 81. His slugging percentage of .454 is indicative of his ability to drive the ball.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK METS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>On a record of 68-79, the Mets come into today's game 4th in the NL East. When playing at home, they are 38-35 and 30-44 on the road. New York has played in 48 series thus far, and have gone 17-25-6. </p><p><p>The Mets will turn to starter Tylor Megill, who has posted an 8-7 record in 22 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 5.03, with a K/9 of 7.55, and his FIP is 5.14 while his OBP is .358.</p></p><p>Tylor Megill was masterful in his last outing against the Twins, allowing no runs and two hits over six innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, the Mets were able to come away with a 2-0 victory thanks to his stellar performance.</p><p>For the season, the Mets' offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 10th in the league in scoring, with a total of 52 runs. Overall, New York's team batting average is .238, putting them 19th in the MLB.</p><p>Over the last five games, Brandon Nimmo has been the Mets' top hitter, batting .407. This season, he is hitting .267 with 60 RBIs.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/16/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Winthrop as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winthrop Eagles -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Winthrop pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Win at Rock Hill?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Mercer dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 73-66 road loss to Queens (NC) on Wednesday. The Bears entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Mercer trailed 30-29 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Mercer's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 16% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.9%, and they managed 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Nasir Mann added 15 points in 17 minutes, hitting 1 of 2 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Mercer’s defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. Mercer held them to 39% shooting on two-point attempts, as they went 15/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 42%, hitting 8 of 19 attempts. Mercer also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%. The Bears gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Winthrop Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Winthrop fell to 6-4 on the season after an 82-64 road loss to Florida State on Tuesday. The Eagles entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Winthrop trailed 45-27 at halftime but played the Seminoles evenly in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37 points. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 35.3%. They managed 64 points, with 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.</p> <p>Malique Ewin was a standout, shooting 66.7% and grabbing 15 rebounds, while Bryce Baker hit 6 threes at a 50% rate. Jamir Watkins contributed 23 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 42.9% overall.</p><p>Winthrop's defense gave up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field, as their opponent hit 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Eagles allowed 24 baskets on 41 tries, a 58% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Winthrop's defense saw their opponent make 7 of 20 shots, good for 35%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. Winthrop allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>At 8:30 ET, the 9-18 Portland Trail Blazers will be in San Antonio to take on the 14-13 Spurs. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th. San Antonio is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-153 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 250, exceeding the over/under line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Portland turned things around after a 10-0 run by Denver, which extended the score from 66-59 to 76-59. The Blazers responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 104-87 lead into the 4th. Denver made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough defensive outing, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Nuggets, even after allowing 124 points. Portland gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.</p> <p>Portland's defense allowed the Nuggets to shoot 54% from the field and 44% from three, with Denver hitting 15 threes. The Blazers sent the Nuggets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Antonio moved to 14-13 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Hawks on Thursday. The Spurs were favored by one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 259 points went well over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 13-0 run by the Hawks, the Spurs responded by outscoring Atlanta 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with a 90-87 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points. San Antonio connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with 8 more in OT. Chris Paul also came up big in the 4th, scoring 7 of his 12 points, and added 3 more in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they allowed 126 points on 47% shooting from the Hawks.</p> <p>San Antonio had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent the Hawks to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 15 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>NC State is set to host Northern Illinois this Saturday, September 28th, with a 12:00 ET kickoff at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. The game will be broadcast on CW, and the over/under line is currently set at 47 points. The Wolfpack are 2-2 on the season, and the Huskies come in with a 2-1 record. NC State is the -7 point favorite at home.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS NC STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +7</p><p>This game will be played at Carter-Finley Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Northern Illinois Huskies winning this one by a score of 29 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Northern Illinois Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northern Illinois Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Northern Illinois is now 2-1 after a 23-20 loss to Buffalo. The Huskies were -13 point favorites but ended up losing outright. The game’s total score was 43 points, resulting in a push vs. the over/under line of 43 points.</p> <p></p><p>After trailing 14-3 at halftime, Northern Illinois fought back to tie the game at 20-20 by the end of the fourth quarter. Buffalo scored first in overtime, and the Huskies managed only a field goal in response, resulting in their first loss of the season.</p><p>In their 23-20 loss to Buffalo, Northern Illinois' offense put up 359 yards, with 194 yards coming from their passing game. Ethan Hampton completed 23 of 43 passes (53.5%) for 194 yards, ending the game with a passer rating of 55.77 and throwing one interception. Cam Thompson led the receiving corps with three receptions for 49 yards.</p> 
<p>The Huskies' ground game produced 165 yards on 42 carries, with Antario Brown leading the way. Brown rushed 24 times for 73 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.</p><p>Northern Illinois' defense will be looking to build on a strong performance after holding Buffalo to just 186 total yards in their previous game. The Huskies allowed only 9 first downs and 79 rushing yards, but they did give up a late touchdown through the air, finishing with 107 passing yards allowed and one touchdown. Northern Illinois will look to tighten up in the secondary in their next game.</p><h3>Are The NC State Wolfpack Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>NC State is now 2-2 for the season after a 59-35 loss to Clemson. The Wolfpack, who were +17 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s 94 combined points went over the 44-point over/under line.</p><p></p><p>Clemson dominated from the start, taking a 28-0 lead in the first quarter. NC State managed to score before halftime, but the score was 45-7 at that point. The Wolfpack added a touchdown in the third quarter and 21 more points in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Clemson’s early lead.</p><p>NC State's offense, led by quarterback CJ Bailey, put up 440 yards in their 59-35 loss to Clemson. Bailey completed 64% of his passes for 204 yards and one touchdown, ending the game with a passer rating of 86.08. Justin Joly was his top receiver, with three catches for 72 yards.</p> 
<p>The Wolfpack's offense moved the chains 25 times and scored 35 points, with 183 rushing yards and 257 passing yards. Kendrick Raphael was effective on the ground, averaging 9.4 yards per carry, and he also found the end zone. NC State's offense will look to build on this performance in their next game.</p><p>NC State's defense will be looking to rebound after giving up 524 total yards and 59 points to Clemson. The Wolfpack had particular difficulty stopping the run, allowing 270 yards and four rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they gave up 254 yards and three touchdowns, with Clemson completing 21 of 33 pass attempts against them.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

<p>Betting on today's Crimson and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Harvard is favored by -3 in this non-conference contest against Holy Cross. The game's over/under currently sits at 139 points.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +3</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Harvard Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard fell to 2-6 on the season after a 77-64 loss to St. John's on Saturday. Despite being +25.5 point underdogs, the Crimson kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Harvard trailed 40-28 at halftime but managed to score 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 141, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Harvard's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They hit 12 of 16 free throws, good for 75%, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, dishing out 13 assists as a team.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 18 from the field, though he hit just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall, while Chandler Pigge contributed 15 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Harvard’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 25 two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Harvard held their opponents to 22% shooting, as they made just 6 of 27 attempts. The Crimson also sent them to the line 13 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 69%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Crusaders Chances at Home</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Crusaders fell to 2-6 on the season after a 67-41 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, Holy Cross not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Virginia led 34-21 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 33-20. The total points for the game were 108, falling short of the 126.5 O/U line.</p><p>Holy Cross struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 41 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (17/51). Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts (5/22), while shooting 41.4% from two-point range (12/29).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Crusaders made just 2 of 5 attempts (40%). They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 7 assists. Dai Dai Ames and Max Green each scored 16 points, with Green hitting 4 of 7 threes and Ames going 2 for 2 from deep. Andrew Rohde added 13 points, shooting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 67 points in this one, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, as they hit 24 of their 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Many people overlook the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-run-line-betting-explained/"><strong>value in +1.5 runs in an MLB game</strong></a>. The fact of the matter is that about 25% of all games are one-run games. Most casual bettors tend to look a chalky favorites and lay the -1.5, which can often bite back. They'll do that with home teams more often than not, and remember that if a home team is ahead by one run in the ninth, they don't get that last at bat. That's giving away 11% of your opportunities to score. So, that's one rule of mine I try not to break.

If you are considering the -1.5 with a big home favorite, here is a suggestion you might not have considered. Some books offer -1 which is considerably cheaper, but it limits your exposure.

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If your book doesn't offer a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-1-runline-calculator/"><strong>-1 run line</strong></a>, then splitting your bet in half with 50% on the ML and 50% on the RL (-1.5) equates to exactly the same thing a -1 would cost. So yes, it's potentially less profitable in the short term, but clearly limits the risk.

Looking at it the other way around, home teams getting +1.5 are either going to win, or are at the very least assured twenty-seven outs. Even if they are down several runs late, often times the opposition won't waste their closer, which gives teams the chance to at least make it close, and that's all we want.

The price of the +1.5 varies from game-to-game, and it's all correlated to the expected total of the game. In a game with a higher expected total, the +1.5 will be less expensive because proportionately it's not as valuable. For example, today Colorado is a home underdog of +120 with a total for the game of 10.5 runs. You can take the Rockies +1.5 for only -135, which is a deal.

In a game with a much lower total, that run will cost more. Similarly, the Giants are a slight underdog on the road to the Mets, but the total is only 7 runs. Taking the Giants +1.5 is going to cost -230. However, let's assume that there are going to be exactly 7 runs scored in that game. If you are taking the Giants RL you are getting 21% of the expected runs before the game starts. That's huge. That's why it's -230.

In situations like the Giants game, often times I will make a correlated bet on the Giants RL AND the over if I can see where San Francisco can/will score three runs. In that scenario it's impossible to lose both bets if the Giants score three runs. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/betting-money-lines/"><strong>It's all math, as we discussed yesterday with money lines</strong></a>.

Value In Betting The MLB Baseball Run Line

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>