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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hokies versus the Fighting Irish? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CW. The game will be played at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Virginia Tech is favored by -5.5 vs. Notre Dame. The over/under for the game is 129.5 points.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Not only will Notre Dame pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Virginia Tech Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Virginia Tech is 13-9 on the season and has lost two straight games. They have a 5-6 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play, compared to an 8-3 mark in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Hokies are just 1-6 this season, and they have lost four of their last five games away from home. For the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -7.9 points per game.</p><p>Virginia Tech's ATS record this season is currently 9-11-2. On the road, the Hokies are just 1-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Virginia Tech has gone 5-3-2.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Virginia Tech games is 10-12 and today's over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points, which is higher than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their recent game, the Hokies' offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.3 points per contest. Sean Pedulla is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Lynn Kidd brings a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Hokies' defense is nationally ranked 106th, allowing 69.2 points per game. In their previous game vs. Miami (FL), the Hurricanes finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 82 points vs. Virginia Tech.</p><h3>Can the Notre Dame Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Notre Dame enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they are 2-13 this season when they are the underdog. The Fighting Irish have lost nine straight games, and they are just 1-10 in ACC play.</p>

<p>On the season, Notre Dame is 5-9 at home, and they have gone 0-5 in their last five games at home. Overall, the Fighting Irish are 7-16 this season, and they are coming off a 71-53 loss to Duke.</p><p>Notre Dame's ATS record for the season is currently 10-12. At home, their ATS mark is 5-9. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Fighting Irish have gone 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games at home, Notre Dame is 0-3 ATS. Overall, their ATS record in their last 10 home games is 4-6. As the favorite this season, the Irish are 2-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Notre Dame games is 6-16. Today's over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (132.9). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 123 points.</p><p>The Notre Dame offense is coming off a game in which they scored 53 points vs. Duke. Overall their field goal percentage was 33.9% while connecting on 7 threes. The team's scoring leader is Markus Burton, who holds an average of 16.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Braeden Shrewsberry is averaging 9.3 points per game this season.</p><p>This season, the Notre Dame defense has been impressive, holding the 39th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.7 points per contest. In today's game, the Notre Dame defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 71 points.</p>

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

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<p>Friday's matchup between the Pirates and Braves has a first pitch of 7:20 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The Braves are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -179, while the Pirates are +150 underdogs. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, as they are 39-41 and 3rd in the NL Central. Atlanta, meanwhile, is 2nd in the NL East with an overall record of 44-35. SN PT will be televising Friday's matchup.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline -179</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Friday, June 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is coming off a big 6-1 win over the Reds to close out their series. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +116 on the money line. It was a three-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Reds could only score one run, which came in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Luis L. Ortiz put together a good start for the Pirates, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued only one walk and struck out seven Reds batters. Rowdy Tellez had only two hits, but one of them was a home run, and the Pirates scored a total of six runs.</p><p>Pittsburgh is 39-41 overall, and they trail the Brewers by 8.5 games in the NL Central. The Pirates will be on the road to face the Braves today, and they lead the Reds by two games for 3rd place in the division. So far, they have gone 12-11 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 19-20 this year and 20-21 on the road. They have won two straight games, and this came after taking the final two games of their series vs. the Reds. As the road underdog, the Pirates have gone 14-15 this year, and they are 24-23 as the underdog overall.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Pirates have been a solid bet on the road this season, going 24-17. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have been especially strong as the underdog, going 32-15. Their average run differential in wins is +3.0, while it drops to -3.6 in losses.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Pirates' games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 38-41. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 14-11. Only 15.0% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Martín Pérez gets the start for the Pirates today as he faces the Braves on the road. So far this season, he has made 11 starts and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.71. Perez's WHIP for the season is currently 1.55. Looking back at his last outing, Perez finished with a no-decision, going three innings and giving up one earned run on two hits. He has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.22 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, Perez has given up nine homers this year. One positive note is that he has only walked 2.98 batters per nine innings.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .229 and have the league's 24th ranked slugging percentage. However, they do have two hitters with at least 11 homers, with Bryan Reynolds leading the team with 13 homers and 46 RBIs. Reynolds is also batting .279 for the season and has gone 10/27 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Reynolds is also on a 23-game hitting streak, which is the longest active streak in the MLB. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen are also near the top of the Pirates home run leaderboard, but both have batting averages below .240 for the season.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the White Sox, the Braves closed out the series with a 1-0 loss. This was especially tough, as they were the heavy favorite at -309. Offensively, the Braves only had three fewer hits than the White Sox but didn't score a run. Their best chance to score came in the 1st inning, but they left the bases loaded. Atlanta's lineup also struck out a total of seven times.</p>

<p>Chris Sale was excellent for the Braves, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out 11. However, the Braves still took the loss, and Sale was the hard-luck loser. The Braves also wasted a good performance from their bullpen, as Chris Martin allowed the game-winning run to score in thejson 8th.</p><p>With an overall record of 44-35, the Braves are eight games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Atlanta lost the final two games of their series vs. the White Sox and are 12-11 in the division. The Braves have won three straight games at home, and they are 24-13 at home this year.</p>

<p>As for their record on the road, the Braves are 20-22 this season. So far, they have been favored in 70 games, going 41-29 in those games. As for how they have fared as the underdog, the Braves are just 3-6. Atlanta's overall series record is 15-10-2, and they dropped their most recent series vs. the White Sox.</p><p>When the Braves win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, which is why they are 38-41 against the run line. They have been favored in 70 games and have gone 33-37 against the run line in those contests. They are 5-4 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>When the Braves are at home, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record in Atlanta games is 29-47, and the average line for their games is set at 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is 8-16. There have been 32 games with higher lines than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 40.5% of their games. The under has hit in the last two games for the Braves.</p><p>Charlie Morton will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Yankees, where he took the loss. In that start, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up five runs on five hits. Looking back further, Morton has given up at least four earned runs in three of his last four starts. For the season, he has made 14 starts, has a record of 4-4, and an ERA of 4.20. Opponents are batting .230 off Morton this year, and his WHIP is 1.30. Morton's ERA at home is 4.65 compared to 4.39 on the road.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 21 homers are 4th in the league and the top mark on the Braves. He also comes into the game with a strong batting average of .303 and has driven in 64 runs, which is also 4th in the MLB. Matt Olson is 2nd on the Braves with 12 homers but has a batting average of just .241.</p>

<p>The Braves have a few guys swinging the bat well right now, as Austin Riley has gone 8/26 in his last seven games with two homers, and Jarred Kelenic has gone 10/27 with two homers and seven RBIs in this stretch. Forrest Wall, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Michael Harris II are all on decent hitting streaks coming into the game.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 6/28/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Terriers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Terriers are hosting the game at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC. This Southern conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Wofford is favored to win by -6 at home vs. Citadel.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS WOFFORD TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wofford Terriers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Wofford 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 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Citadel as Away Dogs</h3><p>After a loss to Western Carolina, Citadel enters this game with a 9-15 record. They have lost four straight games and have gone 1-10 in Southern Conference play. On the road, they have gone just 2-10, and their average scoring margin is -5.8 points per game.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Citadel has gone 1-14, and they are 5-1 when favored. So far, they have been the underdog in 15 of their 24 games.</p><p>As the underdog, Citadel has gone 7-7-1 against the spread this season and 11-9-1 overall. On the road, their ATS record is 6-6 and they are 2-1 in their last three road games vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs are 5-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Citadel games is 7-12-2. The average scoring total in their games is currently 138.3 points, which is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 140. Today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their last three games of 138 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 70.5 points per game, the Citadel had a below average performance. They scored 64 points against Western Carolina and had a field goal percentage of 48.1%. The top scorer for the Bulldogs was Quentin Millora-Brown with 16 points, while Elijah Morgan also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 120th in the country at 70.0 points per contest. Against Western Carolina in their most recent game, the Citadel defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Western Carolina to hit 48% of their shots.</p><h3>Can Wofford Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Wofford enters tonight's game against The Citadel as a 6-point favorite. The Terriers are 5-1 this season when favored and have gone 4-4 at home compared to 5-7 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, Wofford is 13-11 on the season and has lost two straight games. In Southern Conference play, the Terriers are 5-5, and they are 8-6 in non-conference action.</p><p>Wofford's ATS record this season is just 9-10-1, but they have been even worse vs. the spread as the favorite. The Terriers are 0-5-1 vs. the spread when favored this year, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, Wofford is just 3-6-1.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Wofford games is 13-6-1 with an average of 151.4 points per game compared to an average over/under line of 147.2. Today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year and over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Wofford offense concluded with only 50 points against East Tennessee State. Throughout the game, they made 6/22 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 35.4%. For the season, the Wofford offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9.3 made three's per contest.</p><p>At present, the Terriers' defense is nationally ranked 251st, allowing 75.5 points per game. Against East Tennessee State in their most recent game, the Wofford defense gave up a total of 57 points while allowing East Tennessee State to hit 30% of their shots.</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs Wofford Terriers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>The Vikings and Grizzlies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Grizzlies will host the game at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Montana is favored by -7.5 vs. Portland State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Even though we have Montana winning straight-up, we like Portland State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Portland State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Portland State has struggled on the road this season, going 5-10. Their average scoring margin on the road is -7.6, and they have lost six straight road games. In their last game, they lost to Montana State 72-67.</p>

<p>Overall, the Vikings are 16-12, including a 6-8 record in Big Sky play. They have gone 10-4 in non-conference games compared to 6-7 as the underdog. For the season, they have been the underdog 13 times, going 6-7.</p><p>Portland State has an ATS record of 12-13 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-8, and over their last 10 road games, they are just 3-7 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Vikings are 8-5 ATS this year and have gone 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Portland State's over/under record this season is 11-14, and today's line of 145 is right around the average over/under line in their games (145.5). So far, 11 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line of 145. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1.</p><p>The Vikings' offense finished with 67 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 72 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Vikings have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, ranking 344th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 288th in terms of percentage and 178th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Vikings' defense is presently ranked 159th nationally, allowing an average of 71.4 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Portland State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Montana State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 72 points.</p><h3>Will the Grizzlies Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Montana enters this game with an 18-9 record and has won two straight games. They are 9-5 in Big Sky play and 8-3 at home this season. Over their last 10 games at home, the Grizzlies have gone 8-2.</p>

<p>On the year, Montana has been the favorite in 17 of their 27 games, going 13-4 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin at home is +9.8 compared to -3.8 on the road.</p><p>Montana's ATS record this season is 14-10, including a 6-5 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145 is similar to the average over/under line of 142.6 in Montana's games this season. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>The Montana offense is coming off a game where they scored 68 points against Sacramento State. They posted a field goal percentage of 57.4% and connected on 6 threes. The top scorer for the Grizzlies was Te'jon Sawyer with 14 points, while Josh Vazquez also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>In terms of defense, Montana is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Montana's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.0% this season.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Montana Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

Picking winners as a handicapper is hard enough, so you definitely don’t want to make it more challenging on yourself. Most people that bet on games are aware of the standard -110 vigorish. Some call it juice, some call it vig, whatever you call it, it is essentially a “tax” on betting so that the sportsbooks can cover all of their costs and manipulate the vig in hopes of balancing action.

At the standard 10/11 price of -110, the break-even point for a bettor is 52.38 percent. In order to “overcome the vig”, you have to get more than 52.38 percent of your bets correct. Not all bets are made at -110 vig, as we know, but that is the industry standard for a spread and total. Money lines are an altogether different animal, but the vig always correlates to a break-even percentage, no matter the juice.

It may not seem like much as a $10 or $20 bettor to have to lay a little bit of extra juice on -115 as opposed to -110, but it does make a significant difference. Consistently betting games at a vig of -115 would require a 53.49 percent success rate to break even. It would be a 54.55 percent success rate with a vig of -120 to break even.

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The first is reduced juice. Heritage offers -108 juice on sides for football and basketball. Heritage also offers eight-cent lines on MLB money lines, which are better for the player than the industry standard dime lines. The break-even point at -108 is 51.92 percent, which is certainly better for bettors than the 52.38 percent mark.

The second is that Heritage, along with reduced juice, offers cash back for all of its players. Some sportsbooks have the option of reduced juice or cash back. Heritage provides both. Cash back is given quarterly for straight wagers on the NFL, college football, college basketball, and NBA full-side sides and totals and on MLB totals. Bettors that make 0-149 bets will get 0.4% cash back each quarter. With 150-499 bets, the return will be 0.6 percent in cash back. Make 500 or more bets and you’ll get 0.8 percent cash back. Four-team or higher parlays increase the cash back if you are willing to play those.

These are great perks for astute handicappers that pay close attention to their bankrolls, like all of them should.

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The reduced juice program is a great way to limit your risk and enhance the strength of your bankroll management techniques. The industry standard of -110 becomes -105 at 5Dimes if you are part of this program. That means that your standard NFL spread or college football total bet will be at -105 instead of -110.

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There are two things in the fine print that you should know. If you take a deposit bonus, you forfeit your right to the reduced juice opportunities. Also, the max limit on reduced juice bets is $500. Keep that in mind and see if 5Dimes is the right sportsbook for you. It does have an <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes/"><strong>A+ grade from us here at BangTheBook.com</strong></a>.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Red Raiders and Cyclones game? Catch the action at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA, as the Cyclones hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Iowa State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Texas Tech at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Red Raiders Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>As an underdog this season, Texas Tech has gone 3-5, and they have been the underdog in eight of their 24 games. During their current two-game win streak, they have been the underdog once.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Red Raiders have gone 5-5, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. In their last five games away from home, they have gone 2-3, and they are coming off a 79-50 win over Kansas.</p><p>When looking at Texas Tech's ATS record this season, they are currently 11-12-1. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Raiders have gone 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Texas Tech games sits at 15-9. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 139 and the average final score is 144.1. Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than their average line but higher than the average OU line in their games. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 134 points compared to their season average of 144.1.</p><p>Texas Tech's offense had a good outing, putting up 79 points against Kansas. They achieved a 49.1% field goal percentage and went 15/22 from the free-throw line. In terms of three-point shooting, the Red Raiders offense has been good from outside, hitting 37% of their three-pointers on an average of 23.3 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>So far, the Red Raiders' defense is ranked 72nd in the country at 67.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kansas, the Jayhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 49% and a total of 50 points vs. Texas Tech.</p><h3>Will the Cyclones Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 14-1 record at home this season, Iowa State has been dominant on their home floor. Over their last 10 games at home, the Cyclones have gone a perfect 10-0, and they have won their last five games overall. This season, they are 15-2 as the favorite.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Texas Tech has gone 5-4 on the road this season, and they have a road scoring margin of +0.4 points per game. The Red Raiders have gone 4-3 as the underdog this season.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Iowa State has gone 11-5-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 11-3-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cyclones have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Iowa State games is 13-11 and the average over/under line in their games is 138.4. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 138. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>In their latest game, Iowa State offense put up 68 points against Cincinnati. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.7% and made 5 threes. Keshon Gilbert is leading the team in scoring at 13.8 points per contest. Tamin Lipsey has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.3 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Iowa State defense is giving up an average of 62.0 points per contest. Against Cincinnati in their most recent game, the Iowa State defense gave up a total of 59 points while allowing Cincinnati to hit 38% of their shots.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>The Buckeyes and Badgers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on PEAC. The Badgers will host the game at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored by -8.5 vs. Ohio State in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Ohio State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Ohio State Shock Everyone at Kohl Center?</h3><p>Ohio State enters this game as an underdog, as they are getting 8.5 points on the road. The Buckeyes have lost five straight games and are just 3-9 in Big Ten play this season.</p>

<p>Overall, Ohio State is 14-10 this year, including an 11-1 record in non-conference games. On the road, the Buckeyes are just 3-6 this year, compared to a 10-4 mark at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Ohio State has gone 2-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6 this year and just 1-4 over their last five road games. For the season, the Buckeyes are just 7-16 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Ohio State's games this year (144.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. On the season, the over/under record for the Buckeyes is 13-10.</p><p>In their previous game, the Buckeyes' offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 75.3 points per contest. Bruce Thornton is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Roddy Gayle Jr. brings a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Ohio State defense is giving up an average of 70.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. Wisconsin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.0%.</p><h3>Does Wisconsin Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Wisconsin enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 16 of their 24 games this season. The Badgers have gone 12-4 in those games, and they have been especially strong at home. So far this season, Wisconsin is 13-2 at home, and their average scoring margin in those games is +12.8 points per game.</p>

<p>After losing their last game to Rutgers by a score of 78-56, the Badgers are looking to avoid their fifth straight loss. Over their last 10 games at home, Wisconsin has gone 9-1, and they are 4-1 in their last five games at home.</p><p>Wisconsin's ATS record this season is currently 11-13, but they are just 4-4 vs. the spread when they are the underdog. As the favorite, the Badgers have gone 7-9 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Wisconsin has an ATS record of 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Wisconsin's games this season (138). So far, the over/under record in their games is 13-9-2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and the OU record is 1-1-1.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 74.3 points per game, the Wisconsin had a below average performance. They scored 56 points against Rutgers and had a field goal percentage of 32.8%. Connor Essegian led the scoring for the Badgers, contributing 15 points. Additionally, AJ Storr chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>The Badgers' defense is presently ranked 92nd nationally, allowing an average of 68.4 points per contest. Wisconsin's three-point defense is currently 129th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.2% of their shots vs. Wisconsin.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bruins versus the Falcons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. Belmont is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Air Force. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>BELMONT BRUINS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bruins Chances in Colorado Springs</h3><h3>Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Belmont pulled off an 80-79 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday, November 12th. The Bruins were +7 point underdogs going into the game and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Belmont led 33-32 at halftime and both teams scored 47 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 159, going over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%. They hit 41.2% of their threes, going 14/34 from deep, and were even better inside the arc, shooting 62.8% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Jacob Ognacevic led the way with 28 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from three. Will Pruitt, Jonathan Pierre, and Joshua Jean Pierre each added 20 points, with both Pierres shooting 61.5% from the field and grabbing 10 rebounds apiece.</p><p>Belmont's defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed 31 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Belmont's defense allowed 54% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 37 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they connected on 11 of 29 shots, good for 37%. The Bruins also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Air Force Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Air Force dropped to 1-1 on the season with a 63-54 home loss to LIU on Monday. The Falcons were -12 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 117, falling short of the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Air Force trailed 36-27 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 27 points after the break.</p><p>Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 35%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 4 of 21 attempts for 19%. Wesley Celichowski was efficient, making 4 of 5 shots and finishing with 19 points.</p> <p>Malachi Davis contributed 17 points, but shot just 6 of 23 from the field, including 2 of 6 from beyond the arc. The Falcons did manage to hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 22 for 28 from the line.</p><p>Air Force held their opponent to 63 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 10 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 4 made threes on 21 attempts, just 19% shooting. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 for 78%. Air Force gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Belmont Bruins vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Golden Lions game? Catch the action at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR, as the Golden Lions hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and UAPB is favored by -1 to win at home against Jackson State.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS UAPB GOLDEN LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions -1</p><p>This game will be played at H. O. Clemmons Arena at 8:30 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Lions.</li><li>Not only will UAPB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Grab a Win in Pine Bluff?</h3><p>Despite their losing record, Jackson State has been much better on the road this season, going 5-11 compared to their 3-3 record at home. They will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Tigers have gone 5-6 when they are the favorites, and they have been the underdog 11 times this season, going 3-8 in those games. In their last game, they defeated Mississippi Valley State, 77-69.</p><p>As the underdog, Jackson State has been a solid bet vs. the spread this season, going 8-3. Their overall ATS mark is 12-10, and they have gone 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 road games and 6-3 in their last 10 road contests.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Jackson State is 12-10, and today's line of 156.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (145.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points, and their OU record in their last three games is 1-2.</p><p>Jackson State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus Mississippi Valley State. This output is higher than their season-average of 70.6 points per game. The top scorer for the Tigers was Jordan O'Neal with 18 points, while Ken Evans also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Facing UAPB, Jackson State aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.2 points allowed per game (287th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.2 threes per game vs. UAPB. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.1%.</p><h3>Can UAPB Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>UAPB is looking to get back on track after losing two straight games. They are 10-13 on the season and 6-5 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. So far, they are 4-2 when favored and 3-11 when they are the underdog.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Golden Lions are 2-4, but over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 6-4. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of -6.2 points per game at home.</p><p>Despite being favored in 6 games this season, UAPB has only covered the spread once. At home, their ATS mark is just 1-5 and their last 10 games as the favorite have resulted in a 1-9 record vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in UAPB games is 13-7. Today's over/under line of 156.5 is very close to the average OU line in their games this season (156.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points, which is lower than the season average of 160.5 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, UAPB offense put up 56 points against Alcorn State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38% and made 6 threes. Kylen Milton is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 18.6. Meanwhile, Rashad Williams also brings a PPG average of 17.2 into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, UAPB will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 83.2 points per game (342nd). UAPB's three-point defense is currently 114th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.2% of their shots vs. UAPB.</p>

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