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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 12 points and have a moneyline of -775, while the Blazers are +540. The over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-122 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with Anfernee Simons points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers dropped to 3-6 on the season following a 118-105 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Portland entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points exceeded the O/U line of 217.5 by 5.5 points.</p> <p>Portland took a 55-56 lead into the half after outscoring the Spurs 28-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 35-24, putting them down 91-79 heading into the 4th. The Blazers couldn’t mount a comeback, as they were edged 27-26 in the final period.</p><p>In the Trail Blazers' 118-105 loss to the Spurs, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton each contributed 21 points, with Ayton shooting 66.7% from the field and Grant hitting 60%. Anfernee Simons added 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Portland struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip, though they shot 47.7% overall. Ayton was strong early, scoring 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Simons added 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 33 and 35 points, respectively. Overall, Portland gave up 118 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Portland also allowed the Spurs to hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Spurs went to the line 18 times, converting 14 free throws. The Blazers finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 5-3 on the season with a 135-119 road win over the Bulls on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 254.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5.</p> <p>After trailing 65-56 at halftime, the Timberwolves turned things around in the 2nd half. They outscored Chicago 34-30 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, winning it 45-24. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 106-102 to 118-102.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Bulls, scoring 33 points and hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. He also added 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Rudy Gobert was highly efficient, shooting 81.8% from the field and contributing 21 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Minnesota shot 54.3% from the field and made 16 threes at a 42.1% clip. Edwards scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Gobert added 11. Jaden McDaniels also had a strong game, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Even with a rough defensive outing, the Timberwolves managed to secure a win, allowing 119 points to the Bulls. Minnesota gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up a bit in the 4th, holding Chicago to 24 points.</p> <p>The Bulls shot 53% from the field, including 41% from three, where they made 15 threes. Minnesota sent Chicago to the line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Timberwolves recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>The Knicks (-442) are currently favored by 9.5 points over the Spurs (+339) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 211 points.</p>

<p>San Antonio (17-56) has won two straight games and is currently 15th in the Western Conference. New York (44-28) has a three-game win streak and is 3rd in the East.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-102 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Knicks have won three straight games and are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-28. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place.</p>

<p>This season, the Knicks have been favored in 41 of their 72 games and have a record of 32-9 as the favorite. They have also covered the spread in their last three games and have an ATS record of 40-31 this season.</p>

<p>New York's O/U record for the season is 27-44-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 219.9 points, and today's O/U line is set at 211.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Raptors by a score of 145-101. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, and New York covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites.</p><p>Despite being one of the slowest-paced teams in the league, the Knicks have been able to find success on the road this season. They are averaging 114.2 points per game away from home compared to 110.7 points per game at Madison Square Garden.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 15th in the league at 36%. On average, they are making 13.2 three-pointers per game, which is 12th in the NBA.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%.</p><p>Not only do the Knicks' overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 2nd in the league in points allowed. New York has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 27th in the league over their last three games at 97.7 PPG allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 11th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 4.2 per game.</p><h3>Can the Spurs Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>San Antonio has won two straight games as the underdog and will look to make it three in a row today against the Knicks. As the underdog, the Spurs have gone 12-54 this season.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Spurs defeated the Jazz by a score of 118-111. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game and have now covered the spread in two straight games.</p>

<p>The Spurs' ATS record for the season is 37-36, including an 18-18 record at home and 19-18 record on the road. They have covered the spread in three straight road games.</p>

<p>San Antonio's O/U record for the season is 36-36-1, and their games have averaged 231.1 points per game. Today's O/U line of 211 is lower than all of their previous games.</p>

<p>Currently, the Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 17-56. In non-conference games, they are 6-22 and 1-13 against other teams in the Southwest Division.</p><p>When playing at home, the Spurs are averaging 113.1 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 111.9 points per game. San Antonio has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.2% of their games this season.</p>

<p>San Antonio is 4th in pace this season, averaging 101.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 24th in the league at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 29th in three-point shooting at 34%.</p>

<p>When it comes to assists, the Spurs are 2nd in the NBA at 29.7 per game. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 25th in made free throws at 15.7 per game. Overall, they are 27th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Spurs is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.2 points per game (25th). For the season, San Antonio is ranked 27th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 21.2 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.2%.</p>

New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Washington State as the -11.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 9:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Northern Colorado at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Win at Pullman?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado picked up a 78-69 win over South Dakota State on Thursday, November 14th. The Bears were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 43-33 at halftime, Northern Colorado scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31% of their threes (9/29). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 7 of 8 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Isaiah Hawthorne added 21 points, though he hit just 2 of 9 from deep. Zach Bloch was a standout from three-point range, hitting 5 of 6, finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points while holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Bears limited the damage from beyond the arc, with the opposing team hitting only 5 of their 27 three-point attempts, an 18% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Northern Colorado's defense saw their opponent shoot 40%, converting 18 of 44 two-point shots. The Bears also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws, a 90% rate. Northern Colorado gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Washington State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State fell to Iowa 76-66 on Friday, November 15th. The Cougars were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, well under the O/U line of 171.5.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing Iowa to score 43.</p><p>Washington State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 28 threes for a 17.9% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. Inside the arc, they were more successful, connecting on 55.3% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Nate Calmese led the Cougars with 27 points on 12 of 22 shooting, though he made just 1 of 5 from three. Owen Freeman added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 15 from the field. Payton Sandfort contributed 18 points, despite hitting only 2 of 10 threes.</p><p>Washington State's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars' defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18, shooting 66%. Washington State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Mean Green and Cowboys are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -2.5 against North Texas in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: McNeese State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will McNeese State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Texas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas picked up a 54-51 road win over Minnesota on Wednesday, covering the spread as +2.5 underdogs. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 129.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 23-14 at halftime, the Mean Green allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but managed to score 31 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 5 of 17 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 29.4% rate, and their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Mean Green made just 9 of 16 attempts, shooting 56.2%. They did grab 13 offensive rebounds, but managed only 9 assists as a team. Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Mean Green were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 36% shooting on 25 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Texas allowed just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The Mean Green also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 68% of their shots. North Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will McNeese State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State dropped their Monday matchup against Alabama, 72-64, in an away game. Entering as +17.5 point underdogs, the Cowboys kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-30 at halftime, McNeese State outscored Alabama 34-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.</p><p>McNeese State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They managed only 3 assists as a team, but did grab 12 offensive rebounds and hit 81.8% of their free throws (9/11).</p> <p>Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Sincere Parker added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Alyn Breed contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each chipped in 15 points, with Wrightsell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.</p><p>McNeese State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. They were effective inside, hitting 68% of their two-point shots, going 11/16.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cowboys shot 32%, making 11 of 34 three-point attempts. They also went 17/24 from the free-throw line, shooting 70%. McNeese State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Cougars face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The Cougars are hosting the game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 122 points, and Houston is favored by -5 to win at home against Iowa State.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Cougars -5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Houston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 122 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cyclones Win on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Baylor, 76-62, the Cyclones enter this game with a three-game win streak and a 24-7 overall record. In Big 12 play, Iowa State has gone 16-5 compared to 8-2 in non-conference games. On the road, the Cyclones are 6-6 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>For the year, Iowa State has been the underdog in eight games, going 4-4 in those matchups. As the underdog, the Cyclones have gone 1-2 in their last three games and 3-2 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Iowa State has a solid ATS record of 5-2-1. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cyclones are 6-3-1. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-5-1 this year and 22-10-2 overall. Over their last 10 road games, Iowa State is 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 122 is lower than the average over/under line in Iowa State's games this season (137.9). This year, the over/under record for the Cyclones is 17-17. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>The Cyclones' offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.8 points per contest. Offensively, the Cyclones have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 113rd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 173rd in percentage and 267th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Cyclones' defense is nationally ranked 6th, allowing 61.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Houston. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.3%.</p><h3>Will the Cougars Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a record of 28-3, the Houston Cougars have been dominant all season long. They have won 11 straight games and have gone a perfect 21-0 at home. In fact, they have not lost at home all season long, and their average margin of victory at home is +26.0 points per game.</p>

<p>Today, the Cougars are favored by 5 points against Iowa State. This season, they have been favored in all 31 of their games, going 29-2 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is +2.5 points per game, and they have won three straight games on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Houston has gone 16-13-2 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 14-6-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars are 5-3-2.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Houston games is 14-18. So far, 25 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 122. In their last three games, the average scoring total is exactly 122 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Houston offense put up 82 points against Texas Tech. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 12 threes. The top scorer for the Cougars was LJ Cryer with 20 points, while Emanuel Sharp also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>In the current season, the Houston defense has excelled, sitting 1st in the nation by allowing 56.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.1 threes per game vs. Iowa State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.6%.</p>

Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

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