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

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

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-395) will travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+309) in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 9 points and have won three straight games. The Blazers have lost six in a row and are 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Moda Center in Portland and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-120 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Nuggets Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 14-10 on the season with a 130-129 win over the Kings on Monday. Denver, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 259 points went over the pre-game line of 237.5.</p> <p>Denver opened the game with a 13-0 run, taking the score from 14-6 to 19-14. They led 41-21 after the 1st quarter, but the Kings stormed back, outscoring the Nuggets 82-55 over the next two quarters. Denver entered the 4th quarter trailing 103-96 but rallied to outscore the Kings 34-26 in the final period.</p><p>Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points and 6 assists in their win over the Kings, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Aaron Gordon added 24 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Nikola Jokic contributed a 20-point, 14-rebound, 13-assist triple-double.</p> <p>Denver shot 50% from the field and 35.7% from three, making 10 threes in the game. Murray scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Gordon added 14 points in the 1st quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 47 points, the Nuggets managed to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 4th, helping them secure a 130-129 win. Denver's defense allowed Sacramento to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 12 threes at a 34% clip. Denver also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 8-18 on the season after a 116-109 road loss to the Suns on Sunday. The Trail Blazers were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 37-27 to 47-27. They outscored Phoenix 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 28-26 in the 3rd, but a 33-30 4th quarter in favor of the Suns sealed the game.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 20 points and 5 assists in their 116-109 loss to the Suns, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant each added 17 points, with Avdija shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Portland made 15 threes in the game, shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Grant and Simons each hit 4 threes, with Simons shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 33 points in each, which contributed to their 116-109 loss to the Suns. Despite a solid 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points, Portland couldn't contain Phoenix, who shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Portland also had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. The Blazers sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mean Green and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Owls at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Florida Atlantic is favored to win by -6 at home vs. North Texas.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls -6</p><p>This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mean Green Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>North Texas is 17-13 overall this season and 11-8 in the American Athletic Conference. They have won two straight games, and their road record is 6-6. For the year, they have been an underdog 10 times, going 1-9 in those games.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Mean Green defeated Tulane by a score of 81-71. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 5-5, and their average scoring margin on the road is +3.0 points.</p><p>North Texas has been solid against the spread this season, posting an 18-11 record. On the road, the Mean Green have gone 8-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, North Texas has an ATS mark of 5-5. In their last three road games, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Texas' over/under record for the season sits at 15-13-1, and today's line of 137.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (129.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 144 points.</p><p>North Texas' offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Tulane, finishing the game with a total of 81 points. Their season average is now 69 points per game. Offensively, the Mean Green hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 280th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 56th in terms of percentage and 97th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Mean Green's defense is presently ranked 10th nationally, allowing an average of 62.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Texas' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.1% this season.</p><h3>Will the Owls Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic comes into this game with a 24-7 record and they have won their last three games. At home this season, they have gone 15-1, and their average scoring margin at home is +14.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Owls have been favored in 29 of their 31 games, and they have gone 22-7 as the favorite. Their opponent for this game is North Texas, and in their last game, they defeated Memphis by a score of 92-84.</p><p>Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 15-16 this season, going 9-7 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's over/under record this season sits at 16-15. So far, 25 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 137.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points. On the year, games involving the Owls have averaged 156.4 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Florida Atlantic offense put up 92 points against Memphis. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.6% and made 11 threes. Johnell Davis is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18.2 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Vladislav Goldin brings a PPG average of 15.2 into the game.</p><p>The Owls' defense is presently ranked 212nd nationally, allowing an average of 73.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Memphis, the Tigers finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 84 points vs. Florida Atlantic.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/24

<p>The Eagles and Dukes are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and James Madison is favored by -19.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Even though we have James Madison winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Make it Happen in Harrisonburg?</h3><p>Georgia Southern has struggled mightily this season, as they come into this game with a 5-21 record. They have lost five straight games, and they are 5-8 in Sun Belt Conference play. On the road, Georgia Southern is just 2-15, and their average scoring margin is -12.9 points per game.</p>

<p>As for James Madison, they are 19.5-point favorites in this one. Georgia Southern has been the underdog in 23 of their 26 games, and they are 4-19 in those matchups. Their last game was an 82-75 loss to Coastal Carolina, and they are 1-4 in their previous five road games.</p><p>Georgia Southern has an overall ATS record of 9-15-2 this season, including a 5-11-1 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Eagles are 9-13-1 vs. the spread in 23 games this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Georgia Southern has a 6-4 ATS record.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Georgia Southern's games this season (146.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, which is higher than today's over/under line of 151.5. Currently, their over/under record for the season is 15-11.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Georgia Southern offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against Coastal Carolina. Their field goal percentage for the game was 38.2%, and they made 11 threes. On the offensive front, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 347th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 163rd in terms of percentage and 20th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 313rd in the country, permitting 79.5 points per game. Georgia Southern's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Coastal Carolina offense to knock down 56% of their shots on their way to putting up 82 points.</p><h3>Are James Madison Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>James Madison enters this game with a record of 23-3 and has won five straight games. They are 11-3 in conference play and a perfect 12-0 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Dukes have gone 20-2 this season, and they are 12-1 at home compared to 10-2 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +18.9 compared to +8.5 on the road.</p><p>James Madison has a solid ATS record of 16-9 this season, including an 8-5 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for James Madison games is 10-14-1 with an average scoring total of 151.8. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (153.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 142 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>James Madison's offense had a good outing, putting up 83 points against Georgia State. They achieved a 49% field goal percentage and went 28/31 from the free-throw line. Terrence Edwards is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 17. Meanwhile, T.J Bickerstaff also brings a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the James Madison defense is giving up an average of 68.6 points per contest. James Madison's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Georgia State offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 63 points.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs James Madison Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Blazers game? Catch the action at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL, as the Blazers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 147 points, and the Blazers are the home favorites against the Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAB Blazers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Not only will UAB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>In today's game against UAB, UNC Asheville, who currently holds an 8-6 record, will take the court. When playing away from home, the Bulldogs have a record of 3-3, while they are 0-2 when playing at home. UNC Asheville's ATS record is currently under .500 at 2-6. In their last ten games this season, UNC Asheville has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>UNC Asheville comes in with an over/under record of 4-4-0 through 14 games, with their games averaging a combined 153.6 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Bulldogs' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 147 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 81.4 points per game, UNC Asheville struggled in their previous game. Against Appalachian State, the Bulldogs scored 76 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. Josh Banks led the scoring for the Bulldogs, contributing 33 points. Additionally, Nicholas McMullen chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 206th in the country at 73.9 points per contest. UNC Asheville will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Appalachian State to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Will UAB Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UAB improved their record to 7-5 after defeating Alabama A&M by a score of 93-82. In away games, the Blazers have a 2-2 record while at home they are 3-3. UAB has a subpar ATS performance, sitting at 4-6. In their previous five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, UAB has an over/under record of 7-3-0, with their games averaging 151.4 points per game on average. The Blazers have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 160 points per game.</p><p>UAB finished with 93 points in their game against Alabama A&M. This total surpasses their season-average of 76.4 points per game. Yaxel Lendenborg was the leading scorer for the Blazers, putting up 16 points. In addition, Eric Gaines contributed 15 points.</p><p>On defense, UAB is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.3 points per game. UAB's three-point defense is currently 85th in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.2% of their shots vs. UAB.</p>

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UAB Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</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 Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Georgia Southern comes into this R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl matchup with a 8-4 record, and they are the -5.5-point favorites over the Sam Houston Bearkats. The game is set for 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with ESPN2 handling the TV broadcast. The over/under line is at 46.5 points. The Bearkats are 9-3 on the season. The money line odds are -207 for Georgia Southern and +168 for Sam Houston.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Sam Houston Bearkats winning this one by a score of 27 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Sam Houston Bearkats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Georgia Southern Eagles Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Georgia Southern enters their Week 1 matchup against Sam Houston with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 4-2 on the road and 3-2 at home. Out of 12 games, they’ve been favored in four, going 2-2 as the favorite. As the underdog, they’ve posted a 4-2 record.</p> <p></p><p>The Eagles have a +0.8 average scoring margin this season and a 7-3-1 record against the spread. They’ve gone 5-1 ATS as underdogs and 1-2-1 as favorites.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 46.5 points. Georgia Southern’s games have averaged 55.5 points, with an average over/under line of 58.3 points. Their over/under record is 4-7, with seven games featuring fewer points than this week’s line.</p><p>Georgia Southern’s offense is averaging 28.2 points per game, ranking 48th in the nation, and they are 62nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. They focus on their passing game, ranking 23rd in completions and 31st in attempts, with an average of 239.9 passing yards per game. They are also 20th in completion percentage and third down conversions.</p> <p></p><p>JC French leads the team with 2,619 passing yards and a 66% completion rate. He has thrown 16 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 92. Jalen White has rushed for 655 yards and 13 touchdowns. Derwin Burgess Jr. has 603 receiving yards on 53 catches.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense has allowed 27.3 points per game this season, including 20 points in their recent win over Appalachian State. They forced two interceptions in that game but gave up 488 total yards, including 290 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 262.4 passing yards per game against Georgia Southern, completing 62.9% of their throws. On the ground, the Eagles have allowed 183.2 rushing yards per game on 34 attempts per contest.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Sam Houston Bearkats Upset The Georgia Southern Eagles?</h3><p>Sam Houston enters their Week 1 matchup against Georgia Southern with a 9-3 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 5-1, while their road record stands at 3-2. The Bearkats have been favored in six of their 12 games, posting a 5-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Sam Houston is 6-5, with a 4-2 mark at home. They’ve gone 3-3 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +3.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-8, with their games averaging 43.2 points. This week’s line is set at 46.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 50.4 points, and they’ve averaged a -7.0 margin against the total.</p><p>Sam Houston’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, ranking 10th in rushing attempts and averaging 192.4 yards per game, placing them 31st nationally. Jay Ducker leads the team with 719 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, Sam Houston is 75th in scoring, with 23.2 points per game, and they are ranked 112th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,598 yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 79.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 16th nationally by allowing just 20 points per game. In their recent win against Liberty, they gave up 18 points and forced two interceptions. The Bearkats held Liberty to 83 passing yards, though they allowed 179 rushing yards on 36 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 142.3 rushing yards per game on 35.8 attempts against Sam Houston, while quarterbacks have posted a 73.7 passer rating, averaging 174.1 passing yards per game. The Bearkats have allowed a 58.9% completion rate this season.</p>

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<p>The Houston Rockets travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 1:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>The 76ers (-305) are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference and are favored by 7.5 points over the Rockets (+243), who are 10th in the West. The over/under line for the game is 228 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-110 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with Jalen Green points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rockets Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Rockets have gone 9-17 straight up and 12-13 against the spread. Their O/U record as the underdog is 17-21, and the average scoring margin in these games is -2.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Houston's ATS losing streak is at four games, and they are 6-10 ATS on the road. This season, they are 21-16 vs. the spread overall.</p>

<p>This season, the Rockets have gone 19-19 and are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 5-9 compared to 14-10 against Western Conference opponents.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Rockets lost to the Celtics by a score of 145-113. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Houston was a 15-point underdog.</p>

<p>On average, the Rockets' games have seen a combined 224.1 points scored, and today's O/U line is set at 228. This season, 32 of their games have had lower O/U lines than 228.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockets are 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 112.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 111.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Houston is 19th in the league at 98.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 24th in the NBA at 46%.</p>

<p>From beyond the arc, the Rockets are 20th in three-point shooting at 36%. Overall, they are 24th in two-point shooting at 52%.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Rockets defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 42.1% of their games. Currently, they are 5th in the NBA at 111.4 points per game allowed. The Rockets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Celtics offense to just 40.4% shooting. Overall, they gave up 145 points to Boston.</p><h3>Can the 76ers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Today, the 76ers are favored by 7.5 points against the Rockets. This season, Philadelphia has been favored in 28 of their 37 games and has a record of 22-6 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +11.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the 76ers have a record of 25-12, which is the 3rd-best mark in the Eastern Conference. At home, they are 14-6 ATS compared to 11-6 ATS on the road. Philly has covered the spread in their last two home games.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's O/U record for the season is 21-16, and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 228, and the 76ers have played to an average of 230.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Kings by a score of 112-93. The O/U line for that game was 242, giving them an under result. Philly also covered the spread in that game, winning by 19 points as 1-point favorites.</p>

<p>With a record of 24-13, the 76ers are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-10 and 5-3 against division opponents. In non-conference games, they are 7-3.</p><p>At home, the 76ers are averaging 120.0 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 6th in scoring at 119.6 points per game. Philadelphia has scored more than the NBA average in 56.8% of their games this season.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the 76ers are 14th in the league at 99.3 possessions per game. They are also one of the top free-throw shooting teams, leading the NBA in both free throws made and attempted.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 16th in three-point percentage and 22nd in both three-point attempts and makes. When it comes to assists, the 76ers are 22nd in the NBA.</p><p>Philadelphia's defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 111.5 points allowed per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.7% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 33.6% from downtown.</p>

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