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<p>Betting on today's Quakers and Leopards game? Catch the action at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA, as the Leopards hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Lafayette. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points.</p><h3>PENN QUAKERS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lafayette Leopards +1</p><p>This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Leopards.</li><li>Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Penn Shock Everyone at Kirby Sports Center?</h3><p>The Quakers opened their season with an 87-84 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Thursday. Playing at home, Penn entered the game as -19 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 171, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Penn led 34-31 at halftime and both teams scored 53 points in the second half.</p><p>The Quakers put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.4%, and they connected on 75.8% of their free throws, going 25-for-33 from the line. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists.</p> <p>Ethan Roberts led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 5-for-10 from three. Christopher Flippin was efficient, hitting 9 of 11 shots for 20 points and pulling down 13 boards. Ketron Shaw added 24 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% from the field.</p><p>Despite Penn's defense allowing 84 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The Quakers gave up 54% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent hitting 13 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn's defense allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 33 times, making 25 free throws for 75%. Penn allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Lafayette Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Leopards dropped their season opener on Saturday, falling 81-60 to La Salle on the road. Entering the game as +8.5 point underdogs, Lafayette not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-28 at halftime, the Leopards showed some improvement in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Lafayette struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 30% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 7 of 15 free throws (46.7%).</p> <p>Andrés Marrero led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep. Devin Hines added 17 points in 17 minutes, while Jahlil White contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 6 of 7 from the floor.</p><p>Despite Lafayette's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field. The Leopards allowed 48% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 20 of 41 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lafayette's defense saw their opponent hit 7 of 20 three-point attempts, good for 35%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 76%. The Leopards gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Royals and Runnin' Utes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin' Utes will host the game at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Utah is favored by -22.5 against Queens (NC) in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes -22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-62 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Not only will Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Queens (NC) Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Royals opened their season with a 67-54 win over Western Carolina on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, Queens entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Queens led 28-20 at halftime and added 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 160-point over/under line.</p><p>Queens struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 25.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit 65.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Asjon Anderson led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Bernard Pelote added 15 points and 16 rebounds, despite shooting just 27.8% from the field.</p><p>Queens (NC) put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Royals were particularly effective inside, limiting the opposition to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Queens (NC) kept their opponent in check, allowing just 8 made threes on 31 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts for 65%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Runnin' Utes?</h3><p>Utah opened their season with a dominant 98-63 win over Central Arkansas on Thursday. Playing at home, the Utes were -30 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Utah took control early, leading 45-18 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points, though they allowed 45 points to Central Arkansas during that stretch.</p><p>Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 98 points with a balanced attack. They shot 46.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.5%. The Utes hit 19 threes on 50 attempts, shooting 38% from deep, and were efficient at the line, making 19 of 23 free throws (82.6%).</p> <p>Gabe Madsen led the way with 25 points in 26 minutes, hitting 6 of 13 from beyond the arc. The Utes dished out 23 assists as a team, with Mike Sharavjamts contributing 8 assists and 8 rebounds. Utah also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 30 of 65 attempts. Utah struggled to contain them inside, where they shot 73% on two-pointers, making 11 of 15.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah allowed 19 threes on 50 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. The opposing team also capitalized at the free-throw line, going 19 for 23, an 82% success rate. Utah gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Lobos face off at 9:00 ET on MWN. The Lobos are hosting the game at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with New Mexico being favored by -16.5 over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Stand a Chance in Henderson?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi opened their season with a 90-73 road loss to Purdue on Monday. Despite being +24.5 point underdogs, the Islanders kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-33 at halftime, the Islanders scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41, showing some resilience in the latter stages of the game.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 73 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, with two-point shooting at 50% (24/48) and three-point shooting at 31.6% (6/19). They were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 7 attempts.</p> <p>The Islanders grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Fletcher Loyer led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field and 3/5 from beyond the arc. Owen Dease added 20 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots and 2/3 from deep.</p><p>Despite Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defensive struggles, their offense put up 90 points in their previous game. They shot 56% from the field, making 31 of their 55 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, they were particularly effective, hitting 69% of their shots (20/29). They also connected on 11 of 26 three-pointers, a 42% success rate. At the free-throw line, they went 17/27, shooting 63%.</p><h3>Will the Lobos Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lobos pulled off a 72-64 upset over UCLA on Friday, November 8th, at home. New Mexico entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>New Mexico took control early, leading 41-30 at halftime. While they allowed 34 points in the second half, they managed to hold on for the win, scoring 31 points after the break. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 152-point O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 6 of 15 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from deep, and shot 69.6% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler Bilodeau led the Lobos with 23 points and 15 rebounds, despite shooting just 40% overall and 28.6% from three. Donovan Dent added 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field, while Nelly Junior Joseph contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 55.6% of his shots.</p><p>New Mexico's defense gave up 64 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 55% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lobos allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws (69%).</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Devils and Friars game? Catch the action at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 136 points, and Providence is favored by -17 against Central Connecticut State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils +17</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Central Connecticut State at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Connecticut State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Records</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State finished last season with an 18-11 overall record, going 14-4 in Northeast Conference play. They were 9-4 at home and 9-7 on the road.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Blue Devils were 16-11, including a 12-3 mark on the road. As underdogs, they went 9-3 ATS, and their games averaged 138.6 points, with a 14-15 over/under record.</p><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State averaged 72.2 points per game last season, ranking 261st in possessions per game with 64. They shot 45% from the field (182nd in D1) and had a 50% effective field goal percentage (211th). The Blue Devils made 6.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from beyond the arc, which ranked 283rd. They attempted 20.8 threes per game, ranking 232nd in attempts.</p> 

<p>Central Connecticut State made 13.2 free throws per game, ranking 220th. Guard Jordan Jones returns after averaging 13.1 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season. Center Jayden Brown also returns, having averaged 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.</p><p>Central Connecticut State was one of the better defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 38th nationally. They also limited opponents to 14.5 free throws per game, placing them 33rd in that category. The Blue Devils averaged 7.5 steals per game, ranking 81st in the nation, and were 27th in blocked shots, with 4.8 per game.</p> <p>However, Central Connecticut State struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc, which ranked 219th nationally.</p><h3>Will the Friars Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Records</h3> 

<p>Providence finished last season with a 21-13 record, going 12-11 in Big East play. At home, they posted a 15-5 mark, with an average scoring margin of +7.8 points per game. On the road, they were 6-8, with a -1.7 points per game margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Friars were 20-14, including a 10-4 record on the road. As underdogs, they went 10-5 ATS. Their average over/under line was 141.7 points, and their games averaged 141.8 points per game, resulting in a 15-19 O/U record.</p><p>Providence averaged 72.9 points per game last season, ranking 156th in possessions per game with 66.5. They shot 44% from the field, placing 218th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 162nd. The Friars were 69th in two-point shooting at 53% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 32% of their threes, ranking 290th. They attempted 25.5 threes per game, making 8.4, which ranked 39th and 89th, respectively. Providence also averaged 13.3 made free throws per game, ranking 216th.</p> <p>Wesley Cardet Jr. is the Friars' top returning scorer, having averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season. Jabri Abdur-Rahim also returns after averaging 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.</p><p>Providence allowed 69.0 points per game last season, ranking 84th in the nation. They struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 33.9%, which ranked 332nd. The Friars also gave up 16.7 free throws per game, placing them 98th in the country.</p> <p>Providence averaged 6.4 steals per game, ranking 183rd nationally. They were more effective in blocking shots, averaging 4.6 per game, which was 42nd in the country.</p>

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<p>The Red Sox and Astros face off in an AL matchup at 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Houston is currently 1st in the AL West with a record of 59-55, while the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East at 61-52.</p>

<p>The over/under line for Friday's game is at 9.5 runs, and the Red Sox are favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -130 compared to the Astros at +110. Today's starting pitching matchup features Ronel Blanco for the Astros and Tanner Houck for the Red Sox. Boston is currently on a two-game winning streak.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -130</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, August 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Astros to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a 6-4 win on the road. Leading up to the game, the Astros were the slight favorite at -131 on the money line. It was a big 1st inning for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run and added another three runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Yusei Kikuchi put together a good start for the Astros, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just two runs on four hits. He also issued three walks and struck out eight Rangers batters. Victor Caratini had only two hits, but one of them was a home run, and the Astros scored three runs in the 3rd.</p><p>Houston hits the road with an overall record of 59-55, which has them tied with the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Astros are 21-18 against other teams in the AL West and have won two straight games. Their two-game winning streak comes after dropping the final game of their series vs. the Rangers.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Astros are 27-29 this season compared to 32-26 at home. So far, they have been an even 11-11 as the road underdog. Houston's overall series record is 20-16-1 this season, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Astros have been a .500 team at 57-57, but they have been a bit better on the road at 30-26. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and have a scoring margin of -0.1 runs per game away from home. The Astros have been a run line favorite in 84 of their games and are 38-46 in those contests.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their season average of 8.7 runs per game. This season, Houston's over/under record is 45-65, and their average over/under line is set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 9.5 runs, the Astros have gone over the total in just two of six games. Overall, 87.7% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9.5 runs.</p><p>Houston is sending Ronel Blanco to the mound today vs. the Red Sox, and he comes in with a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 2.98. Blanco has made 21 starts this year and has one complete game shutout. In his last outing, Blanco took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Looking back over his last four starts, Blanco has taken the loss in three of them. He has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings. Blanco's ERA at home is 3.36, compared to 2.94 on the road.</p><p>Yainer Diaz has been red hot for the Astros, going 14/31 in his last eight games with a home run and two RBIs. For the season, he is batting .300 with 10 homers, which is 6th in the MLB. Yordan Alvarez has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 9/29 in his last eight games with two homers and three RBIs. Alvarez is 11th in the league with 22 homers this season.</p>

<p>Alvarez and Diaz are not the only Astros players with good power numbers, as Kyle Tucker has 19 homers this season and is batting .266. He has also been patient at the plate, leading the team with a .395 on-base percentage. The Astros are 3rd in the league in strikeouts per game and are 3rd in team batting average.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston closed out their series vs. the Royals with an 8-4 loss. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were the +119 underdog on the money line. Things started off well for the Red Sox, as they got on the board with a three-run 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Royals scored four times in the bottom of the third.</p>

<p>Kutter Crawford got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on five hits. Romy Gonzalez had a big game at the plate, going 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Boston opens their series vs. the Astros at home, and they are 5.5 games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. Overall, the Red Sox are 61-52, and they are 14-13 in AL East matchups. The Red Sox are coming off winning their series vs. the Royals, taking two of three games.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 27-28 this season compared to 34-24 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 32-22, and they are 29-30 as the underdog. Boston's overall series record is 19-13-5, and they have won three straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Red Sox have been a better bet on the road than at home this season. Boston is 33-25 against the run line on the road, compared to 21-34 at home. The Red Sox have a run differential of +0.3 runs per game overall, but that number drops to -0.3 runs per game at Fenway Park.</p><p>The Red Sox have been on a roll offensively, with their games going over the total in six straight contests. On the season, Boston's games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 59-48. The over/under line for today's game against the Astros is set at 9.5 runs, which is slightly higher than their season average of 9 runs per game. So far this season, 10.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Tanner Houck will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rangers, as he gets the start for the Red Sox today. Against the Rangers, he gave up six earned runs in five innings of work, taking the loss. Looking back over his last three starts, Houck has given up at least four earned runs in each outing. Overall, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 8-8, along with an ERA of 3.09. Opponents have a batting average of .226 vs. Houck this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 2.35 walks compared to 8.26 strikeouts.</p><p>Rafael Devers has been the Red Sox's top power threat this season, as his 25 home runs are the best on the team and 8th in the league. He is also batting a team-high .304 and has driven in 70 runs, which is 15th best in the MLB. Over his last 10 games, Devers has gone 16/42 (.381) with two homers and six RBIs. Jarren Duran has also been a key power threat for the Red Sox, as he has 14 homers and is batting .292.</p>

<p>Boston comes into the game with the league's top OPS at .774 and are also the top team in terms of batting average. Overall, they are 4th in the league in runs scored and are averaging 5.3 runs per game on the road. As a team, they are also one of the best home run hitting teams in the league.</p>

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