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<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Florida improved to 21-11-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Florida's offense was active in their 4-2 win, with 16 giveaways but still netting four goals on 25 shots. Each goal came from a different player, including A.J. Greer, who scored for the first time this season, and Sam Reinhart, who added his 10th with an empty-netter.</p> <p>Evan Rodrigues got things going with his third goal of the year at 5:15 in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third, scoring on a power play at 11:13 in the second. The Panthers finished with 6 assists, including Sam Reinhart's 11th of the season.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 victory. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 18-10-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>At one point, Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted, at 13:09 in the third period to tie the game 4-4.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. Four different players found the net, with Kucherov’s goal marking his 10th of the season. Tampa Bay’s offense registered 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning gave up the first goal of the game at 7:37 in the first period, and then two more in the second, but the game was tied 4-4 in the third before they allowed three straight goals to the Jets. The first of those came at 12:22 in the third, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</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>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Owls game? Catch the action at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Temple is favored by -2.5 at home against Davidson.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Davidson improved to 7-2 on the season with a dominant 86-51 win over Detroit on Saturday. The Wildcats were -16 point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 144.</p> <p>Davidson jumped out to a 43-16 lead at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 43 points. They allowed 35 points in the 2nd half, but the game was already well in hand by then.</p><p>Davidson put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and hitting 44.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, and they shot 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Bobby Durkin led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Reed Bailey, Connor Kochera, and Legend Geeter each added 17 points, with Geeter knocking down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip.</p><p>Davidson's defense gave up 51 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field, including 55% on two-point attempts (15/27). The Wildcats also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws at a 78% rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense allowed 15 threes on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. The Wildcats also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Temple Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Temple moved to 5-4 on the season with a 60-42 win over Hofstra on Sunday. The Owls, who were +4 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Temple took control early, leading 33-20 at halftime, and maintained their defensive intensity in the 2nd half, allowing just 22 points while scoring 27. The combined points of 102 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Temple's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, resulting in only 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they managed just 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jean Aranguren led the way with 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite shooting 26.7% overall and 16.7% from three. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 12 points, hitting 4 of 14 shots and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Temple's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 42 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 9/27, a 33% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple's defense was equally effective, with their opponent hitting only 5 of 29 threes, or 17%. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 60%.</p>

Davidson Wildcats vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Rangers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 20-11-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov netting two goals, bringing his total to three this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>After Orlov's first-period goal, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second, with Necas and Orlov finding the net. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough start, giving up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-15-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders responded, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th goal on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist, and Adam Fox now has 9 assists after helping on Panarin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong 3rd period performance from their last game, where they held the Islanders scoreless. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Black Knights. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Army is favored by -4.5 at home against Binghamton.</p><h3>BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Even though we have Army winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Binghamton Shock Everyone at Christl Arena?</h3><p>Binghamton improved to 4-6 on the season with a narrow 62-60 win over Mercyhurst on Wednesday. The Bearcats, who were -6 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (122) fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 at halftime, Binghamton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Mercyhurst 38-32 to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 62 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 31.2% of their threes, hitting 5 of 16 attempts, and went 13 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 65%.</p> <p>Chris Walker hit 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points, despite shooting 1 for 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Binghamton's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bearcats gave up 17 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 65%, making 13 of 20 attempts. Binghamton also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Black Knights Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army fell to 3-5 on the season after a 75-60 road loss to George Washington on Friday, December 13th. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, the Black Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Army trailed 35-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Army's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 30 three-point attempts for 16.7%. Their overall field goal percentage was 37.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 54.1% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Josh Scovens led the team with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Trey Moss added 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes. AJ Allenspach contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Rafael Castro was also efficient, making 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 13 made threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 56%, hitting 13 of 23 two-point attempts. Army also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%.</p>

Binghamton Bearcats vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Flashes and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Alabama as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-57 home win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Golden Flashes, who entered the game as 18-point favorites, covered the spread, while the combined 139 points went over the 127.5-point total.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-24 at halftime, Kent State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 to Mercyhurst.</p><p>Kent State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19-for-24.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Kent State grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Jeff Planutis added 16. Cli'Ron Hornbeak, Marquis Barnett, and Jalen Sullinger each contributed 15 points, with Sullinger hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Kent State's defense giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 28 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Golden Flashes struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 39 attempts, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. Kent State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 9-2 on the season with a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Crimson Tide didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Alabama’s offense exploded for 62 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 52 points to North Dakota.</p><p>Alabama put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 75.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, hitting 8 threes at a 44.4% clip. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each added 23 points, with Nelson grabbing 10 rebounds. Alabama also pulled down 16 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents hit 17 threes on 41 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/8 from the free-throw line.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crusaders versus the Greyhounds? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reitz Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Loyola Maryland being favored by -2.5 at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reitz Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Greyhounds.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Through 22 games, Holy Cross has struggled to a 6-16 record, including a 3-9 mark on the road. As underdogs, the Crusaders are 3-16 this season, and they enter this game on a two-game winning streak.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, Holy Cross has gone just 2-8, and they are coming off a 65-63 win over Boston. For the season, the Crusaders are being outscored by an average of 13.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>On the season, Holy Cross has an ATS record of 7-14 and they are 5-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Crusaders are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Holy Cross games is 12-9 and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 139.3. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Crusaders' offense wrapped up their last game with 65 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 66.8 points per contest. Offensively, the Crusaders hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 249th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 121st in terms of percentage and 183rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Crusaders' defense is ranked 247th in the country at 75.7 points per contest. Against Boston in their most recent game, the Holy Cross defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Boston to hit 36% of their shots.</p><h3>Are the Greyhounds Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Despite their struggles this season, Loyola Maryland has been favored in two games. However, they have lost both of those games and are 0-2 as the favorite. They will look to end their seven-game losing streak at home, where they are 0-7 this season.</p>

<p>For the season, the Greyhounds have an average scoring margin of -11.3 points per game at home. In their last game, they lost to Bucknell by a score of 67-52. Over their last 10 games at home, Loyola Maryland has a record of 3-7.</p><p>As the favorite, Loyola Maryland has struggled vs. the spread this season, going 0-2 in games they were favored. Their overall ATS record is 7-14 and they have gone 0-7 vs. the spread at home this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Greyhounds have gone just 3-7.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Loyola Maryland games is 11-10. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 125 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Loyola Maryland offense finished with just 52 points vs. Bucknell. For the game, they hit 4/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 36%. Offensively, the Greyhounds hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 275th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 179th in terms of percentage and 215th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Greyhounds' defense is presently ranked 210th nationally, allowing an average of 73.7 points per contest. Against Bucknell in their most recent game, the Loyola Maryland defense gave up a total of 67 points while allowing Bucknell to hit 43% of their shots.</p>

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