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<p>The Sacramento Kings (-420) are favored by 9.5 points over the Utah Jazz (+326) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 228.5 points and the game will be played at the Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET and the game can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>The Kings are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-6. The Jazz are 15th in the West with a record of 3-8. Sacramento is 4th in the Pacific Division, while Utah is 5th in the Northwest.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-95 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Make it Happen in Sacramento?</h3><p>Utah improved to 3-8 on the season with a 115-113 win over the Mavericks on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 230-point line.</p> <p>Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 73-72 to 83-73. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Dallas 38-21, but had to hold on after the Mavericks made a push in the 4th, outscoring Utah 28-16.</p><p>John Collins led the Jazz with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field in their win over the Mavericks. Jordan Clarkson contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3%, while Collin Sexton added 16 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Utah shot 50.6% overall and made 13 threes at 38.2%. Collins scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Filipowski added 11 of his 14 points in the 2nd. Clarkson scored 8 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 113 points on 50% shooting, the Jazz managed to hold off the Mavericks on Thursday. Utah’s defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 36 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 21 points.</p> <p>The Jazz did a solid job defending the three, holding Dallas to 30% shooting from deep with 12 made threes. Utah also sent the Mavericks to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Jazz finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Sacramento was a +1.5 point underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 223 by 33 points.</p> <p>Minnesota’s 14-0 run turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 62-54 to leading 68-62. The Timberwolves extended their lead to 98-82 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Kings made a push in the 4th, outscoring Minnesota 33-17.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox was the standout performer for the Kings in their 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves, pouring in 60 points and 7 assists, while hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p> <p>The Kings shot 50% overall, with 12 made threes at a 32.4% rate. Fox was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points, and added another 6 in overtime.</p><p>The Kings struggled defensively against the Timberwolves, giving up 130 points on 47% shooting. Sacramento allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 17 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 20 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Minnesota to the line 16 times, where the Timberwolves converted 14 free throws. Sacramento finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Owls and Knights face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Knights are hosting the game at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153 points, and UCF is favored by -5.5 at home against Florida Atlantic.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Owls Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic opened their season with a dominant 97-64 win over Indiana State on Monday. Playing at home, the Owls were -7 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p> <p>FAU took control early, leading 53-28 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, outscoring Indiana State 44-36 to seal the win.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 97 points with a 55.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, thanks to 60.5% shooting on two-pointers and 47.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Samage Teel led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while Niccolo Moretti added 19 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 75% from deep. Baba Miller was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 2 threes, and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 64 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 34 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Owls allowed 23 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 60% shooting percentage. From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 23 shots, good for 47%.</p><h3>Do the Knights Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>UCF opened their season with a 75-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, November 8th. The Knights were -11 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell under the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>UCF led 34-33 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mastodons 41-35 to secure the win.</p><p>UCF's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 20 threes for a 10% shooting percentage, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 59% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Knights also made 23 of 30 free throws, shooting 76.7% from the line, and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry led the team with 18 points, despite missing all 6 of his three-point attempts. Keyshawn Hall added 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Eric Mulder was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 for 11 points.</p><p>UCF’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, making 25 of their 59 attempts. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they hit 23 of 39 shots, good for 59%.</p> <p>From three-point range, UCF held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts, a 10% shooting performance. The other team also went to the line 30 times, converting 23 free throws for 76%. UCF allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Colonials. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Colonials at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Robert Morris as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Events Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Colonials.</li><li>Not only will Robert Morris pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Stonehill Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season opener against Providence ended in a 76-49 loss on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were +24.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 44-25 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. They'll need to regroup and improve on both ends of the court moving forward.</p><p>Stonehill's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they hit only 40.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Wesley Cardet Jr. and Amir Nesbitt each added 12 points, with Nesbitt also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill managed just 6 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, as the opposing team hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 18/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposition also went to the free-throw line 21 times, converting 13 of those for 61%. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Colonials Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris opened their season with an 81-77 road loss to Delaware on Thursday. The Colonials, who were +7 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 39.1%.</p> <p>Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 36% overall and 22.2% from three. Niels Lane added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Robert Morris held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. The Colonials also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Pirates face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pirates are hosting the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and the Pirates are the home favorites against the Hawks in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Monday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Even though we have East Carolina winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>As they head into their 7th game of the season, Maryland Eastern Shore will face East Carolina with a record of 2-4. In their last five games on the road, including those from last year, Maryland Eastern Shore has a road record of 1-4. As of today, Maryland Eastern Shore has a 1-4 record against the spread (ATS). On the road this season, Maryland Eastern Shore is 0-3 ATS, and in their last ten road games, they are 4-5-1 ATS.</p><p>So far, Maryland Eastern Shore's games have averaged 149 points per game with the average over/under line being 136.8 points. The Hawks have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 150 points per game.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 62 points against Liberty. In that game, they made 5/13 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 41.8%. Kelechi Okworogwo led the scoring for the Hawks, contributing 12 points. Additionally, Devon Ellis chipped in with 8 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maryland Eastern Shore defense is giving up an average of 80.7 points per contest. Against Liberty in their most recent game, the Maryland Eastern Shore defense gave up a total of 99 points while allowing Liberty to hit 65% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>After defeating UNCW by a score of 74-66 in their previous game, East Carolina's record now stands at 5-3. East Carolina has gone 0-1 on the road this season and 4-2 at home. As we assess East Carolina's track record vs. the spread, they come into today's matchup with a 3-4 ATS record. Examining the team's performance in their previous five games, they hold a 2-3 record vs. the spread.</p><p>After eight games, East Carolina has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 151 points per game so far. The Pirates' last five games have finished with a combined 154 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their latest game, East Carolina offense put up 74 points against UNCW. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.2% and made 8 threes. Offensively, the Pirates have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 151st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 235th in percentage and 185th in three-pointers made.</p><p>East Carolina's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.0 points per game. Against UNCW in their most recent game, the East Carolina defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing UNCW to hit 44% of their shots.</p>

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/23

<p>The Coyotes and Roos are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Roos will host the game at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Kansas City is favored by -6.5 vs. South Dakota in a Summit conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota Coyotes +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas City winning straight-up, we like South Dakota at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will South Dakota Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>South Dakota will look to snap a five-game losing streak when it takes on Kansas City. The Coyotes are 9-12 overall, including a 1-3 record in Summit League action. On the road, South Dakota is 4-6, and it has lost two straight away from home.</p>

<p>For the season, South Dakota is 1-10 when it is the underdog. The Coyotes come into the game as 6.5-point underdogs. In their last game, they lost to South Dakota State by a score of 73-55.</p><p>South Dakota has an ATS record of 6-10 this season and they are 4-6 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Coyotes have gone 3-8 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, South Dakota has an ATS record of 4-6.</p><p>South Dakota's over/under record for the season is 7-9, and the average scoring total in their games is 150.9 points. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148.9). This year, 8 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line, and over their last three games, their OU record is 2-1.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 76.3 points per game, the South Dakota had a below average performance. They scored 55 points against South Dakota State and had a field goal percentage of 34.5%. Kaleb Stewart is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.6. Meanwhile, Lahat Thioune also brings a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>The Coyotes' defense is presently ranked 268th nationally, allowing an average of 77.7 points per contest. South Dakota will look once again to perform well on defense, holding South Dakota State to just 34% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Will the Roos Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After losing their last two games at home, the Roos are looking to get back on track. For the season, Kansas City has a home record of 3-4, while their average scoring margin is +3.9 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Roos have been the favorite in four games, going 2-2 in those matchups. Overall, they have a record of 8-13, including a 2-4 mark in Summit League play.</p><p>As the favorite, Kansas City has gone just 1-3 vs. the spread this season and they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite. Their overall ATS record is 7-11 and they are 3-4 at home vs. the spread this year. Over their last three games at home, the Roos are just 1-2 vs. the spread and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Kansas City games is 10-7-1 and today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (139.4). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 145 points.</p><p>The Kansas City offense is coming off a game in which they scored 66 points vs. South Dakota State. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.4% while connecting on 15 threes. Jamar Brown is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Cameron Faas brings a PPG average of 11 into the game.</p><p>Kansas City's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.6 threes per game vs. South Dakota. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.7%.</p>

South Dakota Coyotes vs Kansas City Roos Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Sonny Gray will get the start for the Twins (87-75, 47-34 home) as they host the Astros (90-72, 51-30 away) at Target Field. The Astros will give the starting nod to Cristian Javier. Check out my prediction for game one of this American League matchup between the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros +113</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 4:07 ET on Tuesday, October 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>In their last five games as the underdog, the Astros have put together a record of 4-1.</li><li>The Astros head into the game having won four straight games.</li><li>Over his last five starts, Cristian Javier has an ERA of just 2.53.</li></ul><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL WEST</h3><p>Houston comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 17-6. Currently, the Astros are 2nd in the AL West with an overall record of 90-72. Against the runline, they are 82-82 and have an over/under mark of 86-73. On the road, Houston has a runline record of 48-33.</p><p><p>The Astros will rely on starter Cristian Javier, who has a 10-5 record in 31 appearances this season. His ERA is 4.56, and he has an impressive 8.83 K/9 rate. Additionally, his FIP stands at 4.58 and his OBP is .296.</p></p><p>Cristian Javier earned a quality start and the victory in his most recent outing, as the Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 8-1. The right-hander allowed no runs and three hits over six frames.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Astros' offense is 10th in batting average, leading to an average of 4.2 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 5th ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .768 on 222 (6th). On average, they have struckout 7 times per game compard to 3.4 walks.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a force to be reckoned with at the plate this season, boasting a .293 batting average and an impressive .583 slugging percentage. In the Astros' last ten games, he has been on fire, leading the team in hits and batting an impressive .347.</p><h3>WILL THE MINNESOTA TWINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Overall, the Twins have a record of 87-75 which has them 1st in the AL Central. Minnesota has rattled off six straight series victories and have an overall series record of 28-19-5. This season, Minnesota is 47-34 at home and 40-41 on the road.</p><p><p>Today marks Sonny Gray's 34th outing of the season, and his record stands at 8-8. His ERA is 2.79 and opponents' OBP is .281. The right-hander has struck out 183 batters and has a WHIP of 1.15. On the road, Gray's ERA is 2.97 compared to his 2.60 mark at home.</p></p><p>Minnesota is banking on Sonny Gray to lead them to another victory, having come away with a 2-0 win the last time he took the mound. Gray completed five innings of work, allowing five hits but no earned runs.</p><p>The Twins have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 16 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 7th in slugging percentage. Overall, Minnesota is averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th).</p><p>The Twins' Carlos Correa is the team's leader in hits, boasting a .230 batting average. He currently has a .399 slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .312.</p>

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