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<p>The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</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>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>James Madison's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.</p> <p>Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite UIC's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).</p> <p>UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bulls and Pilots face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Pilots are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. South Florida is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference contest against Portland. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Portland at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Florida Have A Chance at The HTC Center?</h3><p>South Florida moved to 2-0 on the season with a 74-55 win over West Georgia on Friday. The Bulls, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>USF led 37-24 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Florida put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. They were especially strong inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 21 threes for a 23.8% rate.</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Jimmie Williams added 14 points in 19 minutes, and Kolten Griffin contributed 13 points and 9 boards, despite shooting just 30.8% overall.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 55 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 28 of their 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 67% of their two-point shots with a 23/34 performance.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. The other team also went 13/18 from the free-throw line, making 72% of their attempts. South Florida allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Pilots Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Portland picked up a 63-61 road win over Long Beach State on Saturday, November 16th. The Pilots, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 124, falling short of the O/U line of 141.</p> <p>Portland led 35-30 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win despite being outscored 31-28 in the 2nd half.</p><p>In their latest game, the Portland Pilots managed 63 points, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 8 of 20 from three-point range for a 40% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 64.7% of their free throws, going 11 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Austin Rapp led the way with 18 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes at a 62.5% clip. Cam Denson added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. The Pilots recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Portland's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They limited two-point shooting to 42% (12/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33% (9/27). Portland also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws (52%).</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Portland Pilots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Panthers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-6-1 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 19:00 in the third period securing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third put the Panthers back in front.</p><p>Carolina’s offense produced 4 goals on 25 shots, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding an empty-netter for his 10th. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28.</p> <p>Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring with his 3rd goal of the season, while Matthew Tkachuk added a power-play goal, also his 3rd. Carolina recorded 6 assists in the 4-2 win.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Panthers gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. Goalie Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 6-12-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago's offense found the net four times against Anaheim, with each goal coming from a different player. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips scored his 1st of the year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, now with 4 on the year.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 victory over the Ducks. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. After allowing no goals through the first two periods, they gave up two in the third, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Highlanders versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Clemson as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Radford at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Radford Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Radford picked up a 92-81 road win over Evansville on Saturday, November 16th. The Highlanders entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 173, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Radford's comeback was impressive, as they trailed 50-32 at halftime. They turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 60 points while holding Evansville to just 31.</p><p>Radford's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points while shooting 63.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.7%, thanks in part to their 69.4% shooting on two-pointers and 52.6% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jarvis Moss led the way with 30 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 73.3% overall. Cam Haffner added 23 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep, while Brandon Maclin contributed 21 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Radford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 10/19.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford's defense gave up 17 threes on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 10 free throws (71%). Radford allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Tigers fell to Boise State 84-71 on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. Clemson entered the game as +4 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, exceeding the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>Clemson trailed 36-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring 36.</p><p>Clemson's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 24% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.2%. They managed to score 71 points, with Chase Hunter leading the way, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc and finishing with 30 points and 6 assists.</p> <p>Tyson Degenhart also had a strong performance, shooting 70% from the field and contributing 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Tigers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and hit 75% of their free throws, going 15 for 20 from the line.</p><p>Even with Clemson holding them to 45% shooting, the Tigers still gave up 84 points. They were effective from the free-throw line, where the opposing team shot 90%, hitting 27 of 30 attempts.</p> <p>Clemson struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 58% shooting (18/31). From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 7 of 24 threes, shooting 29%. Clemson also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Kick-off for this Illinois vs. Rutgers matchup is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, with PEAC handling the TV broadcast. The game is being played at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, and the over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The Scarlet Knights are the slight -1.5-point favorites at home. Illinois comes in with a 7-3 record, while Rutgers sits at 6-4 for the season.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SHI Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning this one by a score of 27 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Illinois heads into Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they are 0-2 on the road this season. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and are ranked 52nd in our power rankings. Illinois is already bowl-eligible, but they have a 0% chance of winning the Big Ten.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Illinois is 4-3, with a +6.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-6, with their games averaging 47.7 points. This week’s line is 48.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 48.9 points.</p><p>Illinois enters week 13 averaging 27.1 points per game, ranking 56th nationally. They are 48th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown for 2,124 yards, completing 62.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and three interceptions. His passer rating is 102.</p> <p>Illinois ranks 78th in passing yards per game, averaging 215.3 yards. They are 59th in passing attempts and completions. They convert 44.4% of their third downs, ranking 31st nationally, and are 27th in passer rating. On the ground, they average 142.5 rushing yards per game. Josh McCray leads the rushing attack with 391 yards and seven touchdowns. Pat Bryant has 711 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.</p><p>Illinois' defense has been solid this season, ranking 27th nationally by allowing just 20.6 points per game. They’ve given up 148.9 rushing yards per game and 215.9 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 61.8% of their throws and posting a passer rating of 85.9.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Michigan State, Illinois allowed just 16 points and held the Spartans to 89 rushing yards on 27 attempts. Michigan State threw the ball 40 times, completing 23 passes for 256 yards.</p><h3>Will The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Win At Home Over The Illinois Fighting Illini?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, Rutgers is already bowl-eligible as they prepare to face Illinois in Week 13. They are ranked 60th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of winning the Big Ten. At home, the Scarlet Knights are 3-2, while they’ve gone 2-2 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Rutgers has been favored in four of their ten games, going 2-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2.9 points per game, and they hold a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 6-3, with an average total of 49.7 points per game. The average over/under line for Rutgers games is 45.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 48.5 points.</p><p>Rutgers’ offense is averaging 26.3 points per game, placing them 62nd in the nation as they head into week 13. They are ranked 41st in our offensive power rankings. The Scarlet Knights have focused on their ground game, averaging 171.7 rushing yards per game on 38.4 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle Monangai leads the rushing attack with 1,028 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,128 yards and 14 touchdowns, with six interceptions and a passer rating of 84. Dymere Miller has 645 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Rutgers' defense gave up 17 points in their recent game against Maryland but allowed 457 total yards, including 335 passing yards. They also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p>On average, Rutgers allows 23.4 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 241 passing yards per game, while Rutgers’ defense has faced the 14th fewest rushing attempts in the nation, allowing 150.1 rushing yards per game.</p>

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