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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Rebels? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Ole Miss as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS OLE MISS REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ole Miss Rebels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLE MISS REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Rebels.</li><li>Not only will Ole Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia improved to 12-1 on the season with a 79-72 home win over South Carolina State on Sunday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Bulldogs didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia trailed 41-24 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring South Carolina State 55-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Georgia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 79 points with a 54% field goal percentage. They were especially effective inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 16 threes.</p> <p>Jayden Johnson led the way with 16 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three. RJ Godfrey and Tyrin Lawrence each added 14 points, with Godfrey shooting 62.5% and grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 64% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 5 made threes. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 attempts.</p><h3>Is It the Rebels Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Ole Miss dropped to 11-2 on the season after an 87-70 road loss to Memphis on Saturday. The Rebels entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 157, going over the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Ole Miss trailed 38-36 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 34 themselves.</p><p>Ole Miss managed just 36.4% shooting from the field in their last game, hitting 7 of 28 from beyond the arc for a 25% mark. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 15 for 21.</p> <p>Colby Rogers led the way with 28 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 66.7% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 9 attempts. PJ Haggerty added 17 points and 6 assists, while Dain Dainja contributed 16 points on 6 of 7 shooting in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Ole Miss struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Rebels allowed 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% conversion rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ole Miss's opponent hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. The Rebels also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 71% success rate. Ole Miss gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>At 11:35 AM ET, the Pirates and Braves square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Braves are favored on the money line at -179. The money line odds for a Pirates win are sitting at +151, and they are 3rd in the NL Central with a record of 39-43, while the Braves are 2nd in the NL East at 46-35.</p>

<p>Scattered clouds are in the forecast in Atlanta on Sunday, where the temperature will be in the mid to upper 70s. Bailey Falter is starting for the Pirates, and he is facing off against Spencer Schwellenbach for the Braves.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline +151</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 11:35 ET on Sunday, June 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Pirates and Braves series came right down to the end, as the Pirates rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 2-1 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -144 on the money line.</p>

<p>Max Fried pitched well for the Braves in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished with four strikeouts but issued three walks. Daysbel Hernandez closed things out for the Braves, getting the win.</p>

<p>Paul Skenes had a good outing for the Pirates, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished with nine strikeouts but allowed one home run. Kyle Nicolas took the loss.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates are 39-43 overall and trail the Brewers by 9.5 games in the NL Central. They Pirates have lost two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Braves 0-2. So far, they have gone 12-11 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 19-20 this season and 20-23 on the road. As the underdog, Pittsburgh is 24-25 this season compared to 15-18 as the favorite. Looking at their overall series record, the Pirates are 11-11-4 and have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>When betting on the Pirates' run line, it's been profitable to back them as the underdog, as they are 33-16 against the run line in those games. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 25-18 against the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.0, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.6.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. While the Pirates' games have averaged 8.5 runs this season, their over/under record is 38-43. The average line for their games is 8 runs, and their record when the line is set at 9.5 runs is 1-1. Only 3.7% of their games have had higher lines than 9.5 runs, and their under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Pittsburgh is sending Bailey Falter to the mound today, and he comes into the game with a record of 3-6 and an ERA of 4.00. So far this season, he has made 15 starts, seven of which were quality starts. In his 15 appearances, Falter has a WHIP of 1.14 and is averaging 5.83 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Falter took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work vs. the Reds. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>For the Pirates to get their offense going, they will need to see some improvement from their team batting average of .228 and on-base percentage of just .297. So far, they are averaging 4 runs per game, which is 24th in the majors. At home, they are averaging just 3.8 runs per game.</p>

<p>One bright spot for the Pirates has been the play of Bryan Reynolds, who is hitting .278 for the season and has gone 11/32 with three homers over his last eight games. Reynolds' 13 homers is the best mark on the team and 5th in the league. He also leads the team with 46 RBIs. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen are tied for 2nd on the team with 11 homers.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 46-35, the Braves are seven games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves have won two straight games, and these two wins have come in the first two games of their series with the Pirates. So far, they have a series record of 15-10-2.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 26-13 this season, and they are an even 20-22 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves are 43-29 and 3-6 as the underdog. Atlanta has also been good at home as the favorite, going 26-13 this year.</p><p>When the Braves win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game. That has helped them to a 39-42 run-line record this season. They are 18-21 against the run line at home, where they have a scoring margin of 0.8 runs per game. They are 21-21 against the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of 0.6 runs per game.</p>The Braves have played in 78 games this season, and only five of them have had higher over/under lines than today's 9.5. Their games have averaged eight runs per game, and their over/under record is 29-49. Their games have had an average over/under line of nine runs, and they have gone 4-4 when the line has been set at 9.5. They have gone under in four straight games.<p>Spencer Schwellenbach is getting the start today for the Braves and will be facing the Pirates. In his last start, Schwellenbach took the loss against the Cardinals, going 5 innings and giving up 4 earned runs. He started the season with a win over the Tigers, where he went 6 innings and struck out 7.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna is having a strong season for the Braves, as he is batting .300 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs, which is 3rd in the league. He is also 5th in the league in home runs. Ozuna comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak. Matt Olson is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has 12 homers this season but is batting just .241.</p>

<p>Over their last nine games, Austin Riley and Jarred Kelenic have both gone deep three times, with Riley batting .303 and Kelenic hitting .382. Kelenic also has eight RBIs in this stretch. As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 6/30/24

<p>The Gamecocks and Badgers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BTN. The Badgers will host the game at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 125.5 points, and the Badgers are favored to win at home against the Gamecocks.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Madison Possible for the Gamecocks?</h3><p>Jacksonville State comes into this game with a 4-6 record after playing 10 games. On the road, they are 1-3 while at home they are 3-1. As of now, Jacksonville State holds a 4-4 ATS record leading into their game against Wisconsin. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 10 games, Jacksonville State has an over/under record of 1-7-0, with their games averaging a combined 133.1 points per game so far. The Gamecocks' last five games have culminated with an average of 123 points per game and an over/under record of 0-5.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Jacksonville State offense ended with 70 points against South Alabama. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9% and made 9 threes. Leading Jacksonville State in scoring vs. South Alabama was Kyky Tandy with his 29 points. Quincy Clark also added 10 points for the Gamecocks.</p><p>At present, the Gamecocks' defense is nationally ranked 15th, allowing 61.5 points per game. Jacksonville State's three-point defense is currently 38th in the country at 5.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.0% of their shots vs. Jacksonville State.</p><h3>Can the Badgers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Wisconsin comes into today's game against Jacksonville State with a record of 7-3. Thus far, the Badgers have gone 1-2 on the road and 6-1 at home. Wisconsin's ATS performance shows a 5-5 record going into today's game. When playing away, the Badgers are 1-2 vs. the spread, while at home they are 4-3 ATS.</p><p>In 10 games, Wisconsin comes in with an over/under mark of 4-6-0, with their games averaging 140.1 points per game. The Badgers' last five games have culminated with an average of 136 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>The Badgers' offense wrapped up their last game with 73 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.5 points per contest. John Blackwell led the scoring for the Badgers, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Steven Crowl chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Wisconsin defense has been performing well, ranking 41st in the country at 63.9 points allowed per contest. In their most recent game, the Wisconsin defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Arizona knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 98 points.</p>

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! Marshall come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -4.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Marshall as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Marshall Thundering Herd Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marshall evened their season record at 9-9 with a 77-64 road win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Thundering Herd, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 141 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 30-29 at halftime, Marshall pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 47-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Marshall put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and hitting 40% of their threes (8/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21). The Thundering Herd also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p> <p>Obinna Anochili-Killen led the way with 23 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 40% from deep. Dezayne Mingo added 18 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 33.3%. Jalen Speer was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 16 points on 62.5% shooting.</p><p>Marshall’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts. The Thundering Herd limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Marshall’s opponent went 18/25, shooting 72%. The Thundering Herd gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Panthers fell to 6-12 on the season after an 85-59 road loss to Arkansas State on Saturday. Georgia State went into the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Georgia State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-19 at halftime. While they scored 40 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 41, unable to make up any ground. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.9% from the field and 8.7% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they made 61.9% of their free throws, going 13 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Nick McMullen and Cesare Edwards each scored 15 points, with McMullen shooting 62.5% and grabbing 12 rebounds. Edwards added 10 rebounds, despite shooting 31.2%. Joseph Pinion contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc for a 44.4% three-point shooting performance.</p><p>Georgia State's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 78 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, opponents hit 13 of 39 shots, good for 33%. Georgia State also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

Wake yourself up bright and early, or just don’t sleep at all, for this weekend’s UFC event because it will start bright and early in North America. UFC Fight Night 162 or UFC on ESPN+ 20 will be held in Singapore on October 26. It will be a 5:30 a.m. start in the Eastern Time Zone for the prelim card and the main card will go off at 8 a.m. At least you can make it a full day of sports with college football after that.

In any event, we’ll break down this card with a main event of Demian Maia vs. Ben Askren and 10 additional fights. We usually see a lot of local fighters on UFC cards, but that really isn’t the case this week.

Heavyweights Raphael Pessoa and Jeff Hughes get underway, with Hughes the -250 favorite at 5Dimes Sportsbook. Pessoa is coming off of his first career loss, which came at the hands of Ciryl Gane, who will be a rapidly rising prospect in the heavyweight division, if he isn’t already. Hughes, a Dana White Contender Series find, seems like a big favorite here, given that he’s 0-1 with a Could Not Continue in his official UFC fights. Pessoa is a live dog here.

In the strawweight division, Aleksandra Albu and Loma Lookboonmee make up one of the two women’s fights on the card. Lookboonme hails from Thailand and is 3-1 in her career. At the age of 21, it would seem like she’s giving up some experience to the 29-year-old Albu, but Albu only has four official MMA fights on her resume. She lost to Emily Whitmire earlier this year in her first fight in 18 months. She’s technically 2-1 in UFC. This is a really hard fight to call, with little to go on with each girl. Lookboonme is a -125 favorite.

Maurice Greene is +195 to Sergei Pavlovich’s 13-1 in another heavyweight fight. Pavlovich is giving up four inches to Greene, but his long limbs could serve him well as he still maintains a reach advantage. Greene, who was on cycle 28 of The Ultimate Fighter, lost in the semifinals, but impressed enough to get a contract. He’s won all three fights since then. Pavlovich beat Marcelo Golm earlier this year after a loss to Alistair Overeem to start his UFC career. It is best to look to the dog in fairly even heavyweight fights and that’s true of this one as well.

Undefeated Movsar Evloev is a -175 favorite against Enrique Barzola at 145 pounds. Barzola is 17-4-1 in his career and has fared well of late with wins in four of his last five. The 25-year-old Evloev had a nice win over Seungwoo Choi and is now stepping up in class a bit as he tries to keep his perfect 11-0 record in tact. He was a titleholder with several defenses in M-1 and looks like a good parlay piece here.

Alex White is +170 and Rafael Fiziev is -200 in this lightweight matchup at UFC on ESPN+ 20. The 31-year-old White has suffered all five career losses in UFC since joining the promotion in 2014. He is coming off of a nice win over Dan Moret to snap a two-fight winning streak. For Fiziev, this is his second career UFC fight after getting knocked out in 86 seconds my Magomed Mustafaev. He’s a big favorite to bounce back here, deservedly so, and looks like a good pairing with Evloev in the previous fight.

The main event of the prelim card is the only other women’s fight on the docket with Randa Markos against Ashley Yoder. Markos was originally scheduled to face Yan Xiaonan, but Yan pulled out of the fight about a month ago due to injury. Markos is -155 in this one as she looks to avoid falling to .500 in her pro career. She’s 2-2-1 in her last five fights, including a win over Angela Hill and a loss to Claudia Gadelha this year. Yoder lost three straight decisions before beating Amanda Cooper and Syuri Kondo in her last two fights. She’s on an upswing, but Markos is just the better all-around fighter.

<strong>Laureano Staropoli (+155) vs. Muslim Salikhov (-175)</strong>

The entire card is on ESPN+, but this is the first fight of the main card between Laureano Staropoli and Muslim Salikhov. This is the third fight in the UFC for Staropoli, as he has wins over Hector Aldana and Thiago Alves, both by unanimous decision. Staropoli is 9-1 in his career and has a little bit of a height advantage here. His reduced striking ability in his first two UFC fights could be the reason for the underdog line here, as it’s hard to fault most of what he’s done in his career. That being said, this is the first time he’s fought twice in a year since 2015.

Muslim Salikhov has showcased the punching and striking power in the UFC. Salikhov has back-to-back knockout wins after suffering his second career loss in his UFC debut. Salikhov’s most recent knockout, a first-round win over Nordine Taleb, came at UFC 242. That makes this a quick turnaround for him of less than two months, but he didn’t take any punishment in that Taleb fight.

<strong>Pick: Muslim Salikhov</strong>

<strong>Don’Tale Mayes (+300) vs. Ciryl Gane (-360)</strong>

Ciryl Gane is a big prospect in the heavyweight division and it’s extremely difficult to see him losing anytime soon until steps up in class a little bit more. Don’Tale Mayes was very impressive in his third try on the Dana White Contender Series. He’ll get his chance here to really prove himself, but the 27-year-old will likely be outgunned here by Gane.

<strong>Pick: Ciryl Gane</strong>

<strong>Frank Camacho (+140) vs. Beneil Dariush (-160)</strong>

Frank Camacho scored his first knockout win in nearly three years with his second-round victory over Nick Hein back in June. He’ll try to do the same here, but it won’t come easy against Beneil Dariush. Camacho had lost three of four fights before the matchup against Hein.

This line seems light with that in mind, doesn’t it? Maybe Dariush hasn’t been the fighter that everybody thought he’d be earlier in his career. He’s just 2-2-1 over his last five fights. But, he’s still an extremely talented fighter, just one that hasn’t lived up to his potential as of yet. Dariush is riding wins over Drew Dober and Thiago Moises, so he hasn’t beaten good fighters, but he’s gotten some confidence back and maybe that will be enough.

<strong>Pick: Beneil Dariush</strong>

<strong>Stevie Ray (+250) vs. Michael Johnson (-310)</strong>

Stevie Ray has dropped three of his last four fights and it looks like he is very likely to drop another one in this bout. He’s a +250 underdog in this matchup against Michael Johnson. Ray has lost to Leonardo Santos, Kajan Johnson, and Paul Felder, with a decision win over Jessin Ayari in his last few scraps. He hasn’t been impressive.

Johnson’s record is unimpressive, but the 33-year-old has lost to the likes of Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz in his career. He’s just 3-5 in his last eight fights, with losses to Dariush and those aforementioned losses to Gaethje and Diaz. This is a step down in class for him, as the line suggests. He’s an open parlay piece or something to pair with some of the lesser fighters on the undercard.

<strong>Pick: Michael Johnson</strong>

<strong>Demian Maia (+160) vs. Ben Askren (-185)</strong>

How does Ben Askren respond from his first career loss? The One Championship champion made his UFC debut and beat Robbie Lawler. Then he lost in five seconds to Jorge Masvidal. He’ll get a chance to get back on the right track against Demian Maia. Maia, who is 41 years old now, is fighting for the third time this year. He’s actually won both of his previous fights over Lyman Good and Anthony Martin. Before that, Maia was losing to quality fighters like Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, and Tyron Woodley.

It is interesting to see how Askren will do here as he gets another chance. Askren spent a lot of time being a champion in smaller promotions. He’s 1-1 in UFC and seems to have a big head about his ability and has been very selective with who he wants to fight. It seems he wants Maia, who had his time in the spotlight and is now on the downside of his career, despite the two wins. In all honesty, looking at Maia here does make some sense.

<strong>Pick: Demian Maia</strong>

UFC Fight Night 162: Maia vs. Askren Betting Odds, Picks & Preview

<p>The UFC is going to leave the United States for the weekend as it’s time for UFC Fight night from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that the UFC will be in that part of the world, but there is a terrific card set up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main event will feature a great middleweight battle between championship contenders, and the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting odds</a> are tight as well. Here is a look at the best fights of the night, and some of the bets that should be made. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aliskerov-Whittaker Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The main event is a fight that is a long time coming as both the fighters have been on a path to contend for a title belt. Ikram Aliskerov will face off against Robert Whittaker and the latter is a slight betting favorite in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This fight was actually just thrown together based on some other scratches, but these fighters were always going to meet up at some point. Aliskerov comes into this fight with odds set at +131, while Whittaker is a slight favorite at -151.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Whittaker will be delivering Aliskerov the first loss of his career, as he has been a fighter that just continues to impress. This should be a great matchup of two aggressive fighters, and this one will be decided by a knockout of some sort.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a really good chance that this fight will end with an upset, and getting Aliskerov at +131 is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. </p>



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<p>The UFC has done a great job of putting together some other great fights, and that includes a huge heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich. This is another fight where the betting odds are pretty tight, and it should lead to an excellent battle in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pavlovich has already had a shot at winning the title in this weight class, but he was clearly not prepared for that battle. He is the favorite in this battle at -201, but he will have his work cut out for him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Volkov comes into this fight with three straight wins, and all three of them have come via stoppage. While that is an impressive run, that’s not going to be what happens in this fight.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this fight then you want to take Pavlovich at -201 to come away with another impressive win.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Daniel Rodriguez will be looking to pull off a pretty big upset when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Rodriguez currently has <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">odds</a> set at +220, but he is facing Gastelum (-260), and he is another fighter that has been struggling to win of late. </p>



<p>Since both of these fighters are coming into this bout on a losing streak, there will be a bit of desperation that is shown throughout the fight. This might end up being the biggest upset of the night, and going with Rodriguez at +220 is the way to go.</p>



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<p>The NBA betting action continues with a nine-game Friday card, bringing plenty of interesting markets to the bettors, so we have prepared the best 76ers vs. Mavericks betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Phila and Dallas open their two-game interconference series. Last season, the 76ers swept the Mavs, covering on both occasions, while Dallas has gone 13-7 straight up and 12-8 ATS in its previous 20 dates with Philadelphia.</p>



<h2 id="the-sixers-lost-to-washington-stopped-their-five-game-win-streak">The Sixers lost to Washington, stopped their five-game win streak     </h2>



<p>The Philadelphia 76ers dropped to 31-20 SU and 26-25 ATS on the season following a surprising 106-103 loss to the Washington Wizards this past Wednesday. Playing as huge 10-point home favorites, the 76ers put an end to their five-game winning streak and failed to cover for the third time in the past five games overall.</p>



<p>Joel Embiid continues to lead the charge for Philadelphia, averaging a whopping 35.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game over his last nine appearances. Embiid accounted for 27 points, 14 boards, and six assists against the Wizards, while Tyrese Maxey added 22 points, eight rebounds, and seven dimes.</p>



<p>The 76ers score 111.5 points per 100 possessions (12<sup>th</sup> in the NBA) on 46.4% shooting from the field (11<sup>th</sup>) and 35.6% from beyond the 3-point line (12<sup>th</sup>). They tally only 12.5 turnovers per contest (2<sup>nd</sup>) to go with 8.5 offensive rebounds (30<sup>th</sup>) and 23.1 assists (tied-20<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2 id="the-mavs-opened-their-six-game-homestand-with-a-surprising-loss">The Mavs opened their six-game homestand with a surprising loss      </h2>



<p>The Dallas Mavericks (29-23; 26-25-1 ATS) are coming off a 120-114 overtime defeat to the lowly Oklahoma City Thunder this past Wednesday. Playing as 12-point home favorites, the Mavs upset their fans and recorded the second loss in a row.</p>



<p>Luka Doncic dropped 40 points on OKC, but it wasn’t enough for a win. The Mavericks made only 32.6% of their 3-pointers (14-for-43) and got outrebounded 50-39. Jalen Brunson had 20 points and four assists, while Reggie Bullock added 23 points and eight rebounds off the bench.</p>



<p>Kristaps Porzingis missed the OKC clash due to a knee injury and will remain sidelined for Friday’s game against Philadelphia. The Mavs will continue to lean on Luka Doncic, who’s averaged 29.3 points, 9.5 boards, and 9.0 assists over his previous ten contests. Dallas scores 110.1 points per 100 possessions (20<sup>th</sup> in the NBA) on 45.3% shooting from the field (18<sup>th</sup>) and 33.4% from downtown (24<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Philadelphia:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 ATS in the last seven games against Dallas</li></ul>



<p><strong>Dallas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-2 ATS in the last seven games played on Friday</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-philadelphia-76ers-vs-dallas-mavericks-pick">Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Pick</h2>



<p>The Mavericks lean on their defense and should have enough firepower to deal with Joel Embiid despite Kristaps Porzingis’ absence. Dallas allows 107.5 points per 100 possessions (5<sup>th</sup> in the NBA), and the Mavericks shouldn’t have too many problems controlling the defensive glass against the Sixers.</p>



<p>On the other side, Philadelphia could easily struggle to cope with Luka Doncic. The 76ers’ backcourt is short-handed, as Furkan Korkmaz is out with a knee injury, while Seth Curry is questionable to play due to back spasms. Curry missed five of the last seven games, including that narrow loss to Washington.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Dallas Mavericks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Betting on the under seems like a way to go in this matchup, as both teams prefer to take things slowly. The 76ers and Mavericks play at the fourth-slowest pace in the NBA, recording 95.9 possessions per 48 minutes each.</p>



<p>The Mavs’ last five games have gone over the total, but the under is 15-3 in their previous 18 outings on the home court. On the other side, the under is 3-1 in Philadelphia’s last four contests overall. When it comes to their H2H duels, the under is 5-2 in the previous seven.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/4/22

<p>The Bearcats and Bears are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Baylor is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Cincinnati.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Cincinnati at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cincinnati Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Cincinnati dropped to 10-3 on the season after a 72-67 home loss to Arizona on Saturday. The Bearcats were -3 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 39-26 at halftime, Cincinnati mounted a comeback, outscoring Arizona 41-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Cincinnati struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they also struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 52.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Dan Skillings Jr. led the Bearcats with 18 points, while Jaden Bradley added 15, shooting 55.6% from the field. Carter Bryant was perfect from the floor, going 5 for 5, including 3 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points in just 15 minutes of action.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 20 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's defense limited the opposition to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. The other team also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 23 attempts, or 52%. Cincinnati allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Baylor’s season record dropped to 8-4 after a 74-55 road loss to Iowa State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 33-25 at halftime, Baylor couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Baylor's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 55 points on 29.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 24.1% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-29 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jeremy Roach and Keshon Gilbert each scored 16 points, with Gilbert also grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Milan Momcilovic contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Josh Ojianwuna shot 83.3% from the field and added 10 rebounds.</p><p>Baylor's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 74 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Baylor's opponent hit 10 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 47%. Baylor also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 66%. Baylor gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Betting on today's Black Bears and River Hawks game? Catch the action at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA, as the River Hawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. This America East conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Massachusetts-Lowell is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Maine.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Costello Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the River Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Black Bears Win in Lowell?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Maine improved to 10-8 on the season with a decisive 87-62 road win over UMBC on Saturday. Entering the game as +2 point underdogs, the Black Bears not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Maine took control early, leading 45-27 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the second half, outscoring UMBC 42-35. The game’s total points of 149 fell just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Black Bears put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 56.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 65.6%. They connected on 61% of their two-point attempts and hit 47.8% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-23 from three-point range.</p> <p>AJ Lopez led the way with 24 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from three. Quion Burns added 19 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 61.5% of his shots and contributing 3 assists.</p><p>Despite Maine's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 62 points, as the Black Bears allowed 41% shooting from the field. Their defense gave up 24 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Maine's defense allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 7 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Massachusetts-Lowell?</h3><h3>Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Saturday, the River Hawks fell to 10-6 on the season after an 85-62 road loss to Bryant. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, they not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, falling short of the 162.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>UMass-Lowell trailed 45-28 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>In their last game, Massachusetts-Lowell struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.8%, and they hit 16 of 25 free throws (64%).</p> <p>Barry Evans was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 10 of 15 shooting. Earl Timberlake also shot 66.7%, adding 14 points and grabbing 18 rebounds.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 45% shooting. They allowed 55% from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 28%, making 8 of 28. Massachusetts-Lowell also sent them to the line 12 times, where they converted 9 free throws.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

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<p>Betting on today's Hockey Club and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Central division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Wild should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>The Wild should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Utah?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 20-19-7 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. As underdogs on the puck line, Utah failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before giving up four straight goals. Logan Cooley scored first for Utah at 11:52 in the first period.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club found the net three times in their latest game against Vegas, with Alexander Kerfoot scoring his second goal of the season at 13:10 in the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Ian Cole, who scored his first goal of the season, added to the tally at 12:00 in the second period. Logan Cooley, who now has two goals this season, opened the scoring at 8:08 in the first period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to two for the season. The team registered 19 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the first goal at 15:06 in the 2nd period, and they allowed another with just one second left in the period. After tying the game at 3-3 in the 3rd, they gave up the game-winner 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting an 88.6% save percentage. Utah's defense also had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Can the Wild Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 28-15-4 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>In their 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Ryan Hartman scored his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth, securing the game-winner in overtime.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Wild had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson had a strong outing, making 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they conceded came on a power play late in the first period.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Mustangs? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and SMU is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Louisville.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cardinals Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Louisville improved to 14-5 on the season with an 81-67 home win over Virginia on Saturday. The Cardinals were -15 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Louisville led 39-28 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, allowing 39. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the over/under line of 129.5.</p><p>Louisville put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a 54.1% success rate on two-point shots. From beyond the arc, they hit just 26.1%, making 6 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cardinals were impressive, hitting 85.2% on 23 of 27 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Elijah Saunders and Reyne Smith led the way with 19 points each, with Saunders also pulling down 10 rebounds.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field. They struggled to contain shots inside, with the other team hitting 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville held the other team to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 85%. Louisville allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can SMU Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 14-4 on the season with a dominant 117-74 win over Miami on Saturday. The Mustangs, who were favored by 5.5 points, not only covered the spread but also contributed to the game’s total points of 191, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>SMU took control early, leading 60-26 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 57 points while allowing 48.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 117 points with a 69.2% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 80%, thanks to 77.5% shooting on two-pointers and 56% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Mustangs dished out 28 assists, with Boopie Miller contributing 10 along with 18 points. Matthew Cleveland led the team with 31 points, while Samet Yigitoglu shot 85.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Mustangs gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 52% from inside the arc.</p> <p>SMU held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting performance from deep. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

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<p>The Roos and Jackrabbits are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Jackrabbits will host the game at Frost Arena in Brookings, SD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -10.5 to win at home against Kansas City.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROOS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Even though we have South Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Kansas City at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After a 74-72 win over Omaha, the Kansas City Roos have an overall record of 8-12. They are 2-3 in Summit League play and 6-9 in non-conference action. On the road, Kansas City is just 2-8, compared to their 3-4 record at home.</p>

<p>As an underdog, the Roos are 3-10 this season. They have been the underdog in 13 of their 20 games. For the year, Kansas City has been outscored by an average of 12.4 points per game on the road.</p><p>Against the spread, Kansas City has a record of 6-11 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 3-7 and over their last 10 road games, they are 3-7. As the underdog, the Roos have gone 5-8 vs. the spread this year and in their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Kansas City games is 10-6-1. So far, the average point total in their games is 144.9, which is 5.9 points lower than the average over/under line of 138.9. Today's over/under line is set at 149. This year, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average point total is 160.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Kansas City offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against Omaha. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.6%, and they made 11 threes. Cameron Faas led the team in scoring, putting up 15 points. Additionally, Jamar Brown contributed 11 points for the Roos.</p><p>In terms of defense, Kansas City is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Kansas City's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.3% this season.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for South Dakota State as Home Favorites</h3><p>South Dakota State enters this game with an 11-9 record, including a 4-1 mark in Summit League play. They have won two straight games and are 3-4 at home this season.</p>

<p>For the year, the Jackrabbits have been favored 11 times and are 6-5 in those games. They are 3-0 in their last three home games and 6-4 in their last 10.</p><p>South Dakota State's ATS record this season is 9-8, including a mark of 3-4 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jackrabbits have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Dakota State's over/under record for the season is 11-6 and today's line of 149 is very close to the average over/under line in their games (145.6). So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than 149. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 161 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the South Dakota State offense ended with 73 points against South Dakota. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.8% and made 6 threes. Zeke Mayo is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 18.5. Meanwhile, William Kyle III also brings a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, South Dakota State is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.6 threes per game vs. Kansas City. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.4%.</p>

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