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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals face off in the middle contest of a three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, so we’re taking a closer look at this National League showdown set for Wednesday, August 4, with the first pitch at 8:00 PM ET.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Back in June, the Braves beat the Cards in a four-game series at Truist Park in Atlanta, 3-1. With both teams struggling to make a strong playoff push, we’re expecting a great battle at Busch Stadium, so let’s see what’s the best Braves vs. Cardinals <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>betting</strong></a> pick for Wednesday night. </p>



<h2><strong>The Braves’ inconsistency is ruining their campaign&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Atlanta Braves haven’t won or lost two straight games since the All-Star break which tells you a lot about their performance. They fell to 52-54 on the season following a 2-1 home defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers this past Sunday, and the Braves were 3.5 games behind the NL East leaders ahead of Tuesday’s opener against the Cardinals that has been excluded from this analysis.</p>



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<p>Atlanta has scored 83 runs in its last 14 games, posting a solid .261/.319/.439 slash line and smacking 25 home runs in that stretch. On the other side of the ball, the Braves have registered a nice 3.19 ERA since the All-Star.</p>



<p>Drew Smyly will get the nod Wednesday at St. Louis, and the 32-year-old lefty won his lone start against the Cardinals in 2021. Back on June 20, Smyly fired 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and three walks to the Cardinals while punching out five. He’s 7-3 with a 4.40 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 18 starts this term.</p>



<h2><strong>The Cardinals are in a tough situation&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The St. Louis Cardinals entered the Braves with a 53-52 record, but they were in a much tougher situation than Atlanta, trailing huge ten games behind the NL Central leaders. On the other hand, the Cards are ahead of the Braves in the wild-card race, but the San Diego Padres, who hold the bottom wild card in the National League, are 6.5 games away from St. Louis.</p>



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<p>The Cardinals have won nine of their 15 post-All-Star games, scoring 64 runs in the process on a .260/.327/.440 triple-slash. They’ve registered a 3.92 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in that span, allowing a .240 batting average to their opponents.</p>



<p>J.A. Happ will toe the rubber Wednesday, making his debut in the Cards jersey. The 38-year-old southpaw has been a disaster for the Minnesota Twins so far this season, posting a 5-6 record in 19 starts along with a horrible 6.77 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 77/31 K/BB ratio across 98.1 innings of work. He’s 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA in eight career starts and one relief appearance against Atlanta, but Happ has met the Braves just once since 2012.</p>



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<ul><li>8-5 in the last 13 games on the road</li><li>8-1 in Drew Smyly’s last nine starts</li></ul>



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<ul><li>5-9 in the last 14 games against Atlanta</li></ul>



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<p>The Cardinals hope that J.A. Happ will improve at Busch Stadium that ranks seventh in the MLB this season when it comes to a pitcher-friendly environment. However, Happ has been struggling all season regardless of a ballpark, so I’m backing the Braves to earn a very important victory here.</p>



<p>In his five starts for the twins in July, Happ has yielded a whopping 28 earned runs through 27.1 innings of work. He’s surrendered at least five runs in five of his previous ten outings. Drew Smyly, on the other side, is far away from an elite level, but the Braves still have an advantage in this one.</p>



<p>The Braves bullpen has carried the team in the second half of the season, recording the third-lowest ERA in the majors (2.95). On the other side, the Cardinals ‘pen has a 4.27 ERA since the All-Star.</p>





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<p>Both Braves and Cardinals have been solid at the dish over the previous three weeks, so I’m backing the over on the totals. That’s not a great idea, considering the venue, but with J.A. Happ and Drew Smyly on the mound, I just have to take the over.</p>



<p>The totals sit at exactly nine runs, so feel free to check out the alternative lines on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>. Picking an 8-run line at slightly lower wages might be the right move. </p>





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Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/4/21

<p>On FOX at 1:00 ET, the Eagles and Commanders will face off in a week 16 NFC East matchup. The Eagles are favored on the road with money line odds of -176 and -3.5 point spreads. The Commanders, playing at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, are the +147 money line underdogs. The over/under line is at 45.5 points for this game.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 23 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Commanders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eagles Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 12-2 record, the Eagles sit atop the NFC East and have a 99.5% chance of winning the division, according to our projections. Philadelphia is currently on a 10-game winning streak, which includes a 27-13 victory over the Steelers in week 15. The Eagles were favored by 5.5 points in that matchup and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 9-5 this season.</p> <p>Philadelphia ranks 5th in our NFL power rankings and has a +8.7 scoring margin this season. Their O/U record is 5-9, with the under hitting in each of their last three games. The Eagles’ games have averaged 44 points this season, compared to an average line of 46.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Eagles rank 4th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in rushing attempts (36.8) and rushing yards (186.2) per game. On the passing side, they rank 30th in attempts and 28th in yards, averaging 187 per game. Philadelphia is 8th in the NFL in points per game (26.4) and 6th in yards per game (373.2).</p> <p>Jalen Hurts has been playing well, posting a passer rating of 125 in week 15, with 290 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. A.J. Brown had 8 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 65 yards on 19 carries. The Eagles converted 10 of 17 third downs and scored on 3 of 6 red zone trips against the Steelers.</p><p>In their 27-13 win over the Steelers, the Eagles' defense was tough to move the ball against, allowing just 107 yards through the air. They also held Pittsburgh to 56 yards rushing on 17 attempts. The Eagles defended 63.6% of passes and allowed just 2 sacks in the game. Philadelphia gave up one touchdown and held the Steelers to a 30% conversion rate on third down. <p></p>Philadelphia's defense also had two sacks in the game and limited the Steelers to 163 total yards. The Eagles did lose the tackles for loss and QB hit differentials by a slim margin.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going Win In At Upset At Northwest Stadium</h3><p>Washington snapped a three-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, improving their record to 9-5. After a 23-point win over the Titans in week 13, the Commanders narrowly defeated the Saints in week 15, winning 20-19. Despite being 7.5-point favorites, they couldn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was 44.5, and the teams combined for 39 points.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, Washington is 10th in our power rankings and has an 86.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 8-5-1 ATS, with a +5.8 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 9-5, with their games averaging 50.8 points (O/U line: 46).</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Commanders are 5th in our offensive power rankings. They are 6th in the NFL in points per game (28.3) and 5th in yards per game (373.9). Despite ranking 24th in passing attempts, they are 16th in passing yards, averaging 218.4 per game. Washington leans on the run game, ranking 3rd in both rushing attempts and yards per game (155.5).</p> <p>Jayden Daniels has been efficient, posting a passer rating of 118 in week 15, with 226 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25/31 passing. Terry McLaurin had 7 catches for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns in that game. However, the Commanders' offensive line struggled, allowing 8 sacks against the Saints.</p><p>Washington's defense came up with a key interception in their 20-19 win over the Saints, despite giving up two passing touchdowns. They held New Orleans to just 15 completions for 176 yards passing, and the Saints managed to convert only 27.3% of their third down attempts. The Commanders' defense really limited the Saints' rushing attack, as New Orleans had just 16 attempts for 69 yards.</p><p></p><p>Even though they allowed 245 total yards, Washington's defense made life difficult for the Saints, allowing them to complete just 46.9% of their passes. They also recorded three sacks and came away with one interception.</p>
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Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Heading into game two of this National League matchup, it will be Peter Lambert on the mound for the Rockies (49-82, 28-34 home), facing off against the Braves (85-45, 41-23 away) and Charlie Morton. Find out my prediction for today's Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies game in Denver.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:40 ET on Tuesday, August 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous three games, the Rockies are 2-1 vs. the runline.</li><li>The last three times the Rockies have been the underdog, they are 2-1 against the runline.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .198 against Peter Lambert in his last two starts.</li></ul><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES LOOKING TO EXTEND NL EAST LEAD</h3><p>Atlanta comes into the game with an above .500 series record on the road at 16-4. Currently, the Braves are 1st in the NL East with an overall record of 85-45. Against the runline, they are 69-61 and have an over/under mark of 70-56. On the road, Atlanta has a runline record of 35-29.</p><p><p>The Braves will give the ball to Charlie Morton, who holds a record of 13-10. The right-hander is riding a three-game streak of allowing fewer than three earned runs. His ERA stands at 3.37, with a FIP of 3.88, while opponents have managed just a .361 slugging percentage against him this season. Morton has also racked up 157 strikeouts so far in 2023.</p></p><p>In his most recent start, Charlie Morton earned the win in a 7-0 shutout against the Mets. The veteran righty tossed seven scoreless frames, allowing just two hits. This was Morton's second consecutive quality start.</p><p>So far this season, the Braves' has gone deep 246 times, placing them 1st in the league. Over Atlanta's previous five games, they are 11th in runs scored, with their season average of 5.8 runs per game putting them 1st in the league. The Braves' overall team batting average stands at .275 along with an OBP of .345.</p><p>Austin Riley has been a major contributor to the Braves' offense this season, leading the team with 31 home runs over their last five games. His batting average stands at .274, making him one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup.</p><h3>WILL THE COLORADO ROCKIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Heading into their 131st game of the season, the Rockies have an overall record of 49-82, and have a win percentage of just 45.2% at home. Currently, Colorado is 5th in the NL West and has a 14-25-3 record across their 42 series.</p><p><p>Peter Lambert will take the mound for the Rockies with a 3-4 record. In his 22 appearances this season, he has an ERA of 4.92 and has allowed batters to hit .250 against him. He has issued 25 walks and struck out 62 batters, resulting in a WHIP of 1.33 and a SLG allowed of .489.</p></p><p>Peter Lambert was unable to secure a victory in his last outing, going five innings as the Rockies fell 5-3 to the Rays. The right-hander allowed two runs on four hits, but did not factor into the decision.</p><p>Having gone deep 4 times in their last five games, the Rockies are 9th in that span. At 4.4 runs per game, Colorado is 18th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .250 while hitting a total of 132 home runs (22nd).</p><p>The Rockies' Ryan McMahon has been a major contributor to the team's offense this season. He boasts a .253 batting average, with 67 runs batted in and 22 home runs.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 8/29/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Golden Eagles. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Eagles at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, MS. Get ready to place your bets! Marshall is favored by -3.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Southern Miss. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Green Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Southern Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Marshall Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Marshall evened their season record at 5-5 with a 79-70 win over Ohio on Saturday. The Thundering Herd were slight +1 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Marshall led 41-33 at halftime and maintained their lead by outscoring Ohio 38-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-19 from deep, and hit 58.3% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 13 of 19 attempts, good for 68.4%.</p> <p>Mikal Dawson led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 27 points on 9-for-12 shooting overall. AJ Clayton also shot 75%, knocking down 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while AJ Brown contributed 22 points despite shooting 3 of 8 from three.</p><p>Marshall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, as they went 21/36 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marshall's defense allowed 8/19 shooting, or 42%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws for a 68% rate. Marshall did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Southern Miss Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Southern Miss fell to 3-7 on the season after a 69-65 home loss to Lamar on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were +2 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Southern Miss trailed 36-31 at halftime and narrowly outscored Lamar 34-33 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Southern Miss struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 threes (15.4%) in their last game, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 42.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.9%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (22/44). At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 25 attempts, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Neftali Alvarez led the way with 21 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field despite going 1 for 6 from three. Alexis Marmolejos added 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes, while Cody Pennebaker was efficient, making 6 of 10 shots overall and 3 of 5 from deep. Denijay Harris contributed 12 rebounds and 4 assists to go along with his 15 points.</p><p>Southern Miss gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 of 44 shooting for 50%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Miss held their opponent to 2 of 13 shooting, just 15%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 15 free throws for 60%. Southern Miss allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Wildcats and Jayhawks are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Jayhawks will host the game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Kansas is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Kansas State.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Kansas State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Lock in a Win at Lawrence?</h3><p>Through 29 games, Kansas State has a record of 17-12, including a 6-9 mark in Big 12 play. On the road, the Wildcats have struggled, going just 4-8, and they have lost seven straight games away from home.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Kansas State is 4-8 this season, and they come into this game as 11.5-point underdogs. Their average scoring margin on the road is -1.5 points per game, and their record as the underdog is 4-8.</p><p>As the underdog, Kansas State has been solid against the spread this season, going 8-4. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wildcats have an ATS mark of 7-3. On the road, Kansas State has been even better vs. the spread, going 8-4 this season and 15-13 overall.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Kansas State games is 13-15, and today's line of 143.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games of 143.7. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 162 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>In their previous game, the Wildcats' offense finished with 72 points, which is right in line with their current average of 72.6 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Tylor Perry, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16, while Cam Carter also carries a PPG average of 15.1 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Wildcats' defense is nationally ranked 112nd, allowing 69.9 points per game. Against Cincinnati in their most recent game, the Kansas State defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Cincinnati to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Do the Jayhawks Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Kansas is 15-1, and they are favored by 11.5 points against Kansas State. Their average scoring margin at home is +13.8 compared to +1.4 on the road.</p>

<p>On the year, Kansas is 21-8, and they have gone 9-7 in Big 12 play. After losing their last game to Baylor, the Jayhawks have dropped two straight.</p><p>Against the spread, Kansas has gone 12-17 this season. At home, they are 8-8 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jayhawks have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Kansas games this season (145.3). So far, 14 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>The Jayhawks' offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 76.6 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Hunter Dickinson, who holds an average of 18.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Kevin McCullar Jr. is averaging 19.1 points per game this season.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Kansas defense is giving up an average of 68.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Baylor, the Bears finished with a field goal percentage of 55% and a total of 82 points vs. Kansas.</p>

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