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Let’s see if we can keep some Big 12 mojo going after yesterday’s easy winner on the over between West Virginia and Oklahoma State. Our focus will be on the latest tip of the night between Kansas and TCU.

The Horned Frogs are the host squad in Fort Worth for this one, but the money has been coming in on Kansas, as the Jayhawks are up to -5.5 in the markets with a total of 139 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a>. Citing the odds from Bookmaker brought us some luck yesterday, so we’ll do it again today and remind you that a 100% Deposit Match Bonus awaits with your first deposit.

Will it be Rock <strong>Chalk</strong> Jayhawk in this one? Or will the Horned Frogs come away with a cover and maybe even an outright upset? Let’s find out.
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> Jayhawks</u></strong></h3>
Bill Self’s bunch is coming off of a hideously bad performance against Texas over the weekend. Only 1,500 fans are allowed in Phog Allen Fieldhouse, but you can bet that their voices were heard in Kansas’s 25-point home loss to Texas. The Jayhawks went 3-of-23 from 3 and just 20-of-65 from the field as a whole in the 84-59 blowout loss.

You’d have to think that there is nowhere to go but up. Kansas is 8-2 on the young year with a 4-5 mark against the number. The game against Washburn was not lined. Kansas failed to cover in a four-point win over Kentucky and also in a one-point win over Creighton. They did cover with an outright win in Lubbock to start 1-0 in conference play.

The Jayhawks had .802 points per possession against Texas on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Longhorns scored 1.142 PPP. That was the second-worst defensive performance for Kansas. The worst came in the season opener against Gonzaga, but the Bulldogs will do that to a lot of teams.

There is still a ton of talent on this Kansas roster, even with last season’s departures. The problem is that freshman Jalen Wilson has outshined the returnees in a lot of ways. The upper classmen need to be better and more consistent for Kansas. The Jayhawks also need to get inside more frequently. They’ve been a bad jump shooting team this season, shooting just 29% from the mid-range and 35.6% from 3. The 35.6% does crack the top 100, but Kansas has struggled to shoot over the length of Kentucky and Texas.
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<h3><strong><u>TCU Horned Frogs</u></strong></h3>
Jamie Dixon’s TCU team lost a thriller to Oklahoma and followed that up with a non-conference loss to Providence. This is a little bit of a tough spot for TCU. They’ve only played once since December 22 and just played a really awful game against a Prairie View A&amp;M team that ranks near the bottom 50 in the country.

In that game, TCU had .898 PPP, which was the second-lowest output of the season for the Horned Frogs. Their only game that came in lower was against Liberty, which was a bit of a surprise in and of itself. TCU ranks 57th nationally in 2P%, but 293rd in FT%. The Horned Frogs will have to get better at the line, especially in games projected to be close like most of their Big 12 contests.

Opponents are only shooting 28.2% from distance against TCU. They’ve really committed to defending the 3 and have been able to rotate in a lot of guys to keep the defensive legs fresh. North Dakota State is the only team to make more than seven three-pointers in a game against TCU this season.

Like I said, Kansas needs to get the ball inside. If they’re going to rely on the long-distance jumpers, they’re going to play right into the strengths of this TCU defense. If the Jayhawks are struggling defensively, they could resort to Hack-A-Sam, which means fouling TCU big man Kevin Samuel. The 6-foot-11 junior is shooting 65.3% from the floor and just 45.2% at the free throw line. In his collegiate career, Samuel is a 41.2% free throw shooter.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This looks like a down and dirty defensive affair. Kansas has played some elevated tempo games, but it seems as though they’ve just let the opponents dictate the pace. TCU is below average in tempo and Dixon’s team will probably keep slowing down as the season progresses. They were 320th in adjusted tempo last season.

Kansas can’t consistently get to the interior to get high-percentage looks and TCU defends the perimeter well. Kansas has seen better days defensively, but the Jayhawks still have length and athleticism and have been able to play quality defense without fouling.

I’m looking under 139 in this one.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 139</strong></h4>
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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Big Green versus the Terriers? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Case Gym in Boston, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Boston is favored by -4.5 against Dartmouth in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Case Gym at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Even though we have Boston winning straight-up, we like Dartmouth at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Big Green Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Dartmouth Big Green Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Dartmouth suffered an 87-73 home loss to Albany on Wednesday, November 13th. The Big Green were -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 151.</p> 

<p>Dartmouth trailed 43-40 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 44.</p><p>Dartmouth's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 3-for-12 (25%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Big Green connected on 22 of 31 attempts (71%). They grabbed 5 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Kheni Briggs and Byron Joshua each scored 19 points, with Briggs hitting 5 of 8 threes (62.5%). Justin Neely and Ryan Cornish both added 18 points, with Neely shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Even with Dartmouth's defense giving up 87 points, they couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. The Big Green shot 51% from the field, hitting 24 of their 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, converting 60% of their two-point shots, going 21 for 35.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dartmouth struggled, making just 3 of 12 attempts for 25%. They also went to the free-throw line 31 times, making 22 for 71%. On the glass, they allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Terriers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Terriers faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on UCLA. Boston entered the game as +25.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 71-40.</p> 

<p>Boston trailed 39-22 at halftime and only managed 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The total points for the game were 111, falling short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Boston's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 40 points while shooting 30.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, with a 36.4% mark on two-pointers and 25% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic each scored 13 points, with Stefanovic hitting 3 of 5 threes. Sebastian Mack added 12 points, shooting 60% overall. The Terriers managed 7 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while shooting 66.7% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Boston gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24/60 shooting. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boston held the other team to 5/22 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 85%. Boston allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mastodons and Raiders game? Catch the action at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH, as the Raiders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Horizon League matchup, Purdue Fort Wayne is favored bt -1 vs. Wright State. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders +1</p><p>This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Purdue Fort Wayne Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 11-6 on the season with a 90-67 win over Detroit on Saturday. The Mastodons were -19 favorites going into the game and covered the spread in the win.</p> <p>After leading 41-34 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne pulled away in the second half, outscoring Detroit 49-33. The total points for the game ended up at 157, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.1%. They hit 46.7% of their threes, connecting on 14 of 30 attempts, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 shots.</p> <p>Rasheed Bello led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Corey Hadnot II added 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 80% from three. TJ Nadeau, Jalen Jackson, Nate Johnson, and Grant Gondrezick II each contributed 19 points, with Johnson going a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 53% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 14 made threes on 30 attempts, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 16/20, hitting 80% of their shots. Purdue Fort Wayne limited them to 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Wright State Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Wright State's season record dropped to 7-9 after a 75-72 road loss to Robert Morris on Sunday. The Raiders entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Wright State was tied 34-34 at halftime but couldn't pull ahead, as they were outscored 41-38 in the second half.</p><p>Wright State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, with a 46.7% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 15 threes. They struggled inside, making just 40.4% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Raiders shot 61.9%, connecting on 13 of 21 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Alvaro Folgueiras and Brandon Noel each scored 16 points, with Noel adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Wright State's defense gave up 75 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. They were effective at limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to 6/19 from beyond the arc, a 31% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Raiders allowed 52% shooting, with their opponent hitting 19 of 36 two-point attempts. Wright State also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 70% success rate.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cornhuskers versus the Badgers? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Nebraska.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Nebraska at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Nebraska Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-7 after a 78-73 loss to USC on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 33-31 at halftime, Nebraska allowed 47 points in the second half while scoring 40 of their own.</p><p>In their latest game, Nebraska's offense put up 73 points, shooting 49.1% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 24 threes (20.8%). Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Juwan Gary led the way with 27 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Desmond Claude added 21 points and 6 assists, hitting 1 of 2 from deep. Connor Essegian and Rashaun Agee both shot 62.5% overall, with Agee making 4 of 6 threes, while Essegian connected on 3 of 6 from long range.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive struggles, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, the Cornhuskers couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 71% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Nebraska's opponent capitalized on their opportunities, hitting 14 of 17 shots for 82%. The Cornhuskers did manage to control the offensive glass, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Badgers Win at Home?</h3><h3>Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Badgers fell to 15-4 on the season after an 85-83 loss to UCLA on Tuesday. Wisconsin, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>Wisconsin led 41-36 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 42 of their own. The Badgers will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Wisconsin's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 51% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 30 threes for 50%, and they also shot 85.7% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>John Tonje led the way with 24 points, shooting 88.9% from the field and 85.7% from three-point range (6/7). Aday Mara was perfect from the field, going 7/7 for 22 points in just 21 minutes, while John Blackwell added 23 points despite shooting 35.7% overall.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 23/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wisconsin's opponent shot 31%, making 6 of 19 attempts. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 75%. Wisconsin gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>The Patriots and Dukes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. George Mason comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141 points.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes +1</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can George Mason Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason cruised to a 93-55 win over Coppin State on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Patriots were -28.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.</p> 

<p>George Mason took control early, leading 48-21 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 points to Coppin State.</p><p>George Mason's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points while shooting 60.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to their 71.9% shooting on two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Giovanni Emejuru and Zach Anderson both scored 21 points, with Anderson hitting 7 of 9 threes. Toby Nnadozie added 19 points, and Julius Ellerbe III contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Patriots also grabbed 12 offensive boards and dished out 16 assists.</p><p>George Mason's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 55 points while allowing opponents to shoot 60% from the field, including 71% on two-point attempts. The Patriots also allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>On the free-throw line, George Mason sent their opponents to the stripe 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 66%. The Patriots also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can James Madison Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison picked up a 71-65 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Dukes were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 40-29 at halftime but allowed Jacksonville State to score 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 themselves. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 140.</p><p>James Madison put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 40.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 27 attempts, and made 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.</p> <p>Jaron Pierre Jr. led the Dukes with 24 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 1 for 8 from three. Xavier Brown added 18 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Elijah Hutchins-Everett contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 65 points, James Madison's defense allowed the opposition to shoot 49% from the field, with 21 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 61% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they held the other team to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 61%, making 11 of 18 attempts. James Madison also limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs James Madison Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

College basketball regains the spotlight on Tuesday night with another week over in the NFL. It is a very busy betting board for December 15 and there are a lot of games to pick from and put in the spotlight. We’ll do that with a Big 12 battle between Kansas State and Iowa State in the 9 p.m. ET window on ESPNU.

At present, it looks like it could be a down year for these two programs, but success in the Big 12 is certainly hard to come by on an annual basis and a lot can change as the games get played.

Iowa State is -8 with a total of 137 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> in what is the conference play opener for both teams.

Let’s take a look at how both teams stack up and handicap the game:
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Wildcats</u></strong></h3>
UMKC and Milwaukee. Those are the only two wins for Kansas State this season and those wins were by four points and one point, respectively. Bruce Weber’s team already has four loses on the season, including a 13-point loss to Fort Hays State a week ago. The other losses were Drake, Colorado, and UNLV.

It has been about as bad of a start as you can get for the Wildcats. Generally speaking, teams that lose in glorious fashion to a lower-division team wind up having a little bit of betting value because everybody just dismisses them and their chances of doing anything of consequence after such an embarrassing moment.

While it’s true that allowing 1.113 points per possession to Fort Hays State is pretty unforgivable, there would seem to be only one way to go. It wasn’t an impressive win over Milwaukee by any means, but at least Kansas State pulled the game out to roll some positive feelings into conference games against Iowa State and Baylor.

Kansas State ranks 275th in eFG% defense in the early going at 55.5%. That is not at all what we are used to seeing from Pearl teams and especially not for teams from Manhattan. The Wildcats have been able to cover up a few problem areas by shooting 38.3% from 3 on the young season and by attacking the offensive glass well, but this is a deeply-flawed team that most people probably forget was 3-13 in Big 12 play last season.

Xavier Sneed ran out of eligibility and Cartier Diarra moved on. The Wildcats are trying to rely heavily on freshman Nijel Pack, one of the better recruits that Weber has gotten to commit. He’s shooting 54% from 3, but under 35% from 2. It is hard to go through growing pains together with a freshman at the helm.
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<h3><strong><u>Iowa</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Cyclones</u></strong></h3>
Iowa State has only been able to play three games. If the game against in-state rival Iowa is any indication, the Cyclones have some defensive problems, too. Iowa scored 1.457 points per possession in Friday’s 105-77 win. Imagine this, Iowa State scored 1.068 PPP and still lost by 28 in a game that was only played to 72 possessions. That loss, coupled with an offensive outage against South Dakota State, doesn’t seem to be factored too much into the line for this one.

Iowa State’s lone win was over Arkansas Pine Bluff, thought to be one of the 50 worst teams in the country this season. The Cyclones have not been getting to the line. They’ve been awful on the defensive glass. They haven’t been paying attention to the details and the little things.

Maybe getting into rhythm will help. Iowa State played on November 29 and then December 2, but went nine days between games before the Iowa blowout. Every team has had hurdles and challenges at the outset, but Iowa State’s inconsistent schedule can’t have helped.

The departure of Tyrese Haliburton has not helped. Haliburton was easily the most efficient offensive player for the Cyclones last season and their top defender from a steals standpoint. This was a bad defensive rebounding team last season and they had to rely on forcing turnovers because they struggled badly in the halfcourt.

With Haliburton gone, holdover Rasir Bolton and Troy transfer Javan Johnson have picked up the offensive slack, along with three-time transfer Jalen Coleman-Lands, who was most recently with DePaul. Lands is 18-of-35 from the floor.

Like Kansas State, it seems easy to forget when teams have a down year. Iowa State was just 12-20 last season and 5-13 in conference play. Right before everything shut down, the Cyclones were bounced from the Big 12 Conference Tournament by Oklahoma State.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This seems like a pretty lofty number for Iowa State to cover. Neither team has played well at the start of the season, but this should be a lower-scoring, ugly type of game. Neither team has excelled defensively and both teams are trying to find some offensive continuity.

Kansas State’s losses have been more egregious than Iowa State’s in the minds of the oddsmakers and the betting markets, so this line looks inflated.
<h4><strong>Pick: Kansas State +8</strong></h4>
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<p>Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Red Flash face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash are hosting the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. This Northeast conference matchup has an over/under of 123.5 points, and Saint Francis U is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Wagner.</p><h3>WAGNER SEAHAWKS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Wagner Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wagner fell to 6-9 on the season after a 71-66 road loss to Mercyhurst on Friday. The Seahawks entered the game as +1 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Wagner trailed 37-31 at halftime and played a nearly even second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 34. The game’s total points reached 137, surpassing the over/under line of 119.5.</p><p>Wagner put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, with a 45.2% success rate on two-point attempts. The Seahawks struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Aidan Reichert led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% overall and going 3-for-3 from deep. Zae Blake added 18 points, connecting on 4-of-7 threes, while Jeff Planutis contributed 15 points, hitting 50% from the field and from three-point range.</p><p>Wagner's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 23 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wagner's opponent hit 9 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 36%. Wagner also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts for 87%. Wagner limited their opponent to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Red Flash Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Francis U improved to 5-13 on the season with a 74-64 win over LIU on Friday, January 24th. The Red Flash, who were slight favorites at -1, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 38-35 at halftime, Saint Francis U outscored LIU 36-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 138 went over the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Riley Parker's 29 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, led Saint Francis U to a 74-point performance in their last game. Jamal Fuller added 25 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 9-of-16 from the field and 2-of-5 from deep.</p> <p>The Red Flash shot 48.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 38.1% from three-point range, going 8-of-21, and connected on 80% of their free throws, making 16-of-20 attempts.</p><p>Saint Francis U's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 31 shots to fall, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 8 of 21 attempts, shooting 38%. Saint Francis U also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16, an 80% success rate. The Red Flash gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -8.5 vs. Northwestern in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Northwestern at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Defense Show Up in Champaign?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 12-7 on the season following a 79-70 win over Indiana on Wednesday. The Wildcats, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-25 at halftime, Northwestern turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Indiana to 39.</p><p>Northwestern's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and hitting 13 of 27 three-pointers at a 48.1% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ty Berry led the way with 23 points, hitting 7 of 10 from deep, while Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and 6 assists. Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 20 points, and Nick Martinelli scored 18, shooting 63.6% overall and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They conceded 28 field goals on 58 attempts, including 15 two-pointers on 31 attempts, also at a 48% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northwestern allowed 13 threes on 27 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 48% from distance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 58%. Northwestern gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Fighting Illini Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois dropped to 13-6 on the season following a 91-70 home loss to Maryland on Thursday. The Illini, who were -6 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Illinois allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 35. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Illinois struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.7% overall and 21.4% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they managed to connect on 75% of their free throws, going 18 for 24.</p> <p>Julian Reese led the way with 27 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 52.2% from the field. Derik Queen was efficient as well, hitting 76.9% of his shots and adding 25 points and 6 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 21 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 35.7% and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Illinois holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 91 points. The defense allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 28 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts, shooting 75%.</p>

<p>Sam Houston is the -4.5 point favorite as they host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a week three non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, with ESPN+ handling the broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 1-1 record for the season.</p><h3>HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors winning this one by a score of 24 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Hawaii is now 1-1 for the season after their 16-13 loss to UCLA. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Rainbow Warriors covered the spread, and the game's total score of 29 points was under the 52.5-point over/under line.</p><p></p><p>UCLA took an early 7-0 lead, and Hawaii added a field goal in the second quarter to trail 10-3 at halftime. The Rainbow Warriors outscored UCLA 10-3 in the third quarter but were held scoreless in the fourth, allowing UCLA to add a field goal and secure the win.</p><p>Quarterback Brayden Schager led Hawaii's offense in their 16-13 loss to UCLA, throwing for 227 yards and one touchdown. Schager connected on 59.5% of his passes but also threw two interceptions, ending the game with a passer rating of 62.3.</p>
<p>The Rainbow Warriors' offense totaled 278 yards, with 227 yards coming through the air. Pofele Ashlock was the top receiver, with nine receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. Hawaii's rushing attack was limited to 51 yards, with Lucas Borrow leading the way with 19 yards on the ground.</p><p>Looking at Hawaii's defense in their most recent game, they held UCLA to just 71 rushing yards on 20 attempts. However, the Rainbow Warriors gave up 272 passing yards and one touchdown, with UCLA finishing with 343 total yards. Hawaii's defense did come up with two interceptions in the game, but they still allowed 19 first downs.</p><h3>Are The Sam Houston Bearkats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a 45-14 defeat to UCF, Sam Houston is now 1-1 for the season. The Bearkats, who were +21.5 point underdogs, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The game's total score of 59 points surpassed the over/under line of 54 points.</p><p></p><p>Sam Houston fell behind early, trailing 14-0 after the first quarter. They managed to get on the board in the second quarter, but UCF extended their lead to 24-7 by halftime. The Bearkats were shut out in the third quarter, and by the time they added a late touchdown in the fourth, UCF had already put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 45-14 loss to UCF, Sam Houston's offense managed just 287 yards, with 68 yards coming on the ground. The Bearkats picked up 12 first downs but struggled to establish a rushing attack, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry. Hunter Watson, who completed 69.2% of his passes, threw for 82 yards, while Zach Hrbacek led the ground game with 25 yards on eight carries.</p> 
<p>The Bearkats' passing game was more productive, accounting for 219 yards and both of the team's touchdowns. Watson connected with Simeon Evans three times for 89 yards, including one of the team's two touchdowns.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 554 total yards to UCF in their last game. The Bearkats were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 384 yards and six rushing touchdowns. UCF's ground game was so effective that they only needed to throw the ball 17 times, completing 14 passes for 170 yards against Sam Houston's secondary.</p>

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