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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>Betting on today's Owls and Rams game? Catch the action at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -3 against Temple in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Temple Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 62-61 win over Davidson on Wednesday. The Owls were favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-24 at halftime, Temple turned things around by scoring 38 points in the second half while holding Davidson to 30. The Owls’ strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>In their last game, Temple's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 42.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 57.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 19 points, while Bobby Durkin contributed 14 points and hit 50% of his threes. Quante Berry was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 50% from deep.</p><p>Temple's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (23/54). They allowed 57% shooting inside the arc, with the opposing team making 20 of 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3/19 shooting (15%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 (81%). Temple gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rams Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island improved to 9-1 on the season with a 77-69 win over Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Rams, who were favored by 9.5 points, didn’t cover the spread but got the win at home.</p> <p>Rhode Island led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game ended at 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 142.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 52.9% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 60.7%, converting 17 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from three. Jamarques Lawrence added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and dishing out 7 assists. Rhode Island finished with 20 assists as a team, with Joe Ostrowsky contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds, while knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. From inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 34 shooting, which is 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense held the other team to 8 of 26 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 60%.</p>

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Bruins are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 11-18-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Buffalo entered as the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored the Sabres' only goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense held the Red Wings scoreless until the 7:49 mark of the second period, when Dylan Larkin tied the game. Larkin then added another goal for Detroit at 14:38 in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their recent 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team's only goal. Tuch's 5th goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 17-14-4. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 total goals fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense was limited to two goals in their 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Boston's goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand earned his 7th assist on Coyle's power-play goal.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. They also blocked 27 shots from the Kraken.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulls and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgia as the -28 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +28</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +28.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Buffalo fell to 3-5 on the season after a 65-55 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Buffalo trailed 32-22 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 33 points after the break. The total points for the game were 120, falling well short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points with a 41.7% field goal percentage. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, and finished a perfect 7 for 7 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Chance Moore led the Bulls with 16 points, while Ryan Sabol and Bryson Wilson each added 14. Sabol hit 3 of 6 from deep, while Jonah Hinton was 2 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 12 points in just 15 minutes.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 17/32 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Buffalo held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 15 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 79%. Buffalo gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Georgia improved to 9-1 on the season with a 73-68 win over Grand Canyon on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Georgia led 34-23 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. Despite the win, the Bulldogs will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Georgia's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 15 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.4%, going 14 for 17.</p> <p>Asa Newell led the way with 17 points, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three. Ray Harrison added 16 points, also hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Somtochukwu Cyril was efficient inside, making 5 of 6 shots for 12 points, while Tyon Grant-Foster struggled, shooting just 2 of 17 and missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Georgia's defense allowing 68 points, they struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, giving up 50% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 22 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia's defense held their opponent to 5 threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<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

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<p>The 2021 MLB betting action continues Sunday, August 22, with plenty of interesting markets to choose from, so we’ve prepared the best Pirates vs. Cardinals betting pick and odds, as the NL Central foes wrap up a three-game series at Busch Stadium in Saint Louis.</p>



<p>The Cardinals have won nine of their first 13 meetings with the Pirates in 2021 (Saturday’s middle contest has been excluded from the analysis), but the Pirates took the first blood in this set. Pittsburgh is a +188 moneyline dog for the closing contest, while St. Louis sits at -205 with a total of 8.5 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<h2><strong>The Pirates blanked the Cards to stop a five-game slide</strong></h2>



<p>The Pittsburgh Pirates improved to 43-79 on the season with a 4-0 victory at Busch Stadium last Friday. The Bucs snapped a five-game skid, scoring as many runs as they did in the previous three outings. Pittsburgh owns the lowest-scoring offense in the majors (3.57 runs per game), and the Pirates have scored only 35 runs over their last 12 games.</p>



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<p>On the pitching side of things, the Pirates have registered a poor 5.76 ERA through their first 18 games in August. Steven Brault (0-1, 1.84 ERA) will get the nod Sunday, his fourth of the season, and the 29-year-old lefty have surrendered just three earned runs in his previous three outings (14.2 frames).</p>



<p>Brault was activated from the IL on August 4. Six days later, he took a loss in a 4-1 defeat to the Cardinals, allowing a couple of earned runs on five hits across five innings of work. Last Monday, the southpaw tossed 5.2 scoreless innings against the Dodgers but had to settle down with a no-decision in a tough 2-1 defeat.</p>



<h2><strong>The Cardinals desperately need to get back on the winning path</strong></h2>



<p>The St. Louis Cardinals cannot afford any more upsets, and in the next seven days, they’ll play five games against the Pirates and a couple of more against the Detroit Tigers. The Cards fell to 62-59 on the season following that 4-0 loss to the Bucs on Friday, recording their third defeat in the last four outings. St. Louis has gone 18-13 since the All-Star break, and the Cardinals were only 3.5 games behind the bottom wild card in the National League on Saturday.</p>



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<p>The Cards have won ten of their first 17 games in August, posting a nice 3.27 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a .221 batting average against. Adam Wainwright will take the mound Sunday, and the 39-year-old righty turned the clock around in 2021, posting a 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 141/39 ratio across 24 starts and 154.2 innings of work (11-7 record).</p>



<p>Two of Wainwright’s 11 wins came against the Pirates. He tossed a shutout at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on August 11, scattering a pair of hits and striking out seven.</p>



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<ul><li>3-15 in the last 18 games overall</li><li>1-8 in the last nine games on the road</li></ul>



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<ul><li>21-9 in the last 30 games against Pittsburgh&nbsp;</li><li>5-1 in Adam Wainwright’s last six starts</li></ul>



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<p>In the last couple of weeks, the Cardinals have posted a decent .266/.347/.427 batting line. Their offense should make a difference against the Pirates, especially after a lousy display in the opening clash of the series.</p>



<p>The Bucs have recorded a miserable .197/.253/.319 slash line over their previous 12 outings. Their current lineup has a .317 OPS in 111 at-bats against Adam Wainwright. Steven Brault will look to extend his good run of form, and the current Cards have a .569 OPS in 112 at-bats against him, but Brault missed four months with a left lat strain and shouldn’t be able to take the distance.</p>



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<p>Considering the Pirates’ offensive woes and projected starters, this should be a low-scoring affair. The Pirates have scored just one run off Adam Wainwright in 15 frames this season, and the veteran hurler has a 2.09 ERA over his previous six starts.</p>



<p>The Cardinals bullpen has registered a nice 2.55 ERA and 3.37 FIP in the last ten days of action, while the Bucs ‘pen has a 3.93 ERA and 4.81 FIP in that span. Four of the last six encounters between these two foes went in the under along with one push. <span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);"><b> </b></span></p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/22/21

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 7-20 Raptors (-168) will host the 10-16 Nets (+141) in a divisional matchup. Toronto has lost five straight and is 14th in the Eastern Conference, while Brooklyn has dropped three in a row and is 11th in the East.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 218 points. Tip-off will take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and the game can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-70 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nets Lock in a Win at Toronto?</h3><p>The Nets dropped to 10-16 on the season after a 130-101 home loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 231, exceeding the O/U line of 215.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Cleveland took control early with a 16-0 run, stretching the score from 17-15 to 31-17. The Nets couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 35-23 in the 2nd quarter. Brooklyn showed some fight in the 3rd, winning the quarter 37-32, but they trailed 104-77 heading into the 4th, where they were outscored 26-24.</p><p>In their 130-101 loss to the Cavaliers, the Nets shot 42% from the field, with Cameron Johnson leading the way, scoring 22 points and hitting 3 three-pointers at a 50% clip. Day'Ron Sharpe contributed 15 points, while Jalen Wilson added 13, connecting on 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Brooklyn made 14 threes, shooting 41.2% from deep. Johnson scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Wilson added 9 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 130 points on 53% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, with Cleveland scoring at least 32 points in each of the first three quarters.</p> <p>Brooklyn also allowed Cleveland to hit 19 threes at a 40% clip. The Cavaliers went to the line 29 times, making 25 free throws. The Nets finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Raptors?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-20 for the season after a narrow 122-121 loss to the Bulls on Monday. Toronto, playing at home, was +1 point underdogs, and the game ended in a push for spread bettors. The total points of 243.5 narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>Toronto got off to a slow start, trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter. They tightened up defensively in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Chicago 25-20. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw the Bulls pull ahead 42-34. The Raptors made a strong push in the 4th, outscoring Chicago 37-27, but fell just short of completing the comeback.</p><p>RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 32 points and 9 assists in their 122-121 loss to the Bulls, shooting 45.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at a 50% rate. Gradey Dick added 27 points, with 13 coming in the 4th quarter, and made 3 threes despite shooting 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Overall, the Raptors shot 48.9% from the field, but connected on just 9 threes at a 34.6% clip. Barrett scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Dick added 10 in the 3rd and 13 in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Bulls to 20 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 42 points in their 122-121 loss. Toronto allowed Chicago to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Raptors limited the Bulls to 14 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. Toronto sent Chicago to the line 28 times, where they hit 22 free throws. The Raptors finished with 34 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 36-30 Philadelphia 76ers (-543) will host the 17-50 Charlotte Hornets (+400) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The 76ers are favored by 10.5 points and have lost their last two games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 207.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with Tyrese Maxey points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 14-48 this season. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -10.5 points per game. Coming into today's game, they have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, Charlotte is 13-21 ATS, and their straight-up record on the road is 8-26. In terms of scoring differential, they are being outscored by an average of -11.6 PPG on the road.</p>

<p>This season, Charlotte has played in games with higher O/U lines than 207.5 in 65 of their 67 games. The average O/U line in their games is 226.3, and their games have averaged 223.8 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Suns by a score of 107-96. The O/U line for that game was 220 points, and Charlotte was a 10.5-point underdog. The loss dropped their record to 17-50 on the season, which is 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>Overall, the Hornets are 26-39 ATS this season, and their O/U record is 31-36. Today, they are 10.5-point underdogs against the 76ers.</p><p>Heading into their game against the 76ers, the Hornets are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, averaging just 106.9 points per game (29th). On the road, they are averaging just 105.9 points per game (30th).</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 27th in the league at 35%. Overall, they are shooting 45% from the field (28th).</p>

<p>One area where the Hornets have struggled this season is getting to the free-throw line. They are last in the league in free throw attempts per game (18.7) and have made an average of 14.6 per game (30th).</p><p>On defense, the Hornets are ranked 19th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.2% of their games. Charlotte's defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.</p><h3>Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Despite being favored in their last two games, the 76ers have failed to cover the spread in both contests. As the favorite, they are 25-17 against the spread this season, and they are favored by 10.5 points today. As the favorite, they have gone 29-13 this season.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's O/U record for the season is 34-32, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 228 points, which is higher than today's line of 207.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the 76ers lost to the Bucks by a score of 114-105. They were 7-point underdogs going into the game. This loss dropped their overall record to 36-30, which is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>Against Eastern Conference opponents, the 76ers are 24-20 compared to 12-10 against the West. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.</p><p>The 76ers are one of the top teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA in free throws made per game. At home, they are averaging 116.4 points per game, which is 14th in the league.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is 20th in the NBA in field goal percentage, shooting 46% from the field. They are also 23rd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league.</p><p>At present, the 76ers' defense is ranked 12th, allowing 112.9 points per game. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

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UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Houston is favored by -28.5 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-5 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Hawaii on Sunday. The Islanders entered the game as +6 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which fell short of the 143-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Islanders were tied 28-28 at halftime but were outscored 43-34 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 62 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 42.9% (18/42) and a 40% success rate from beyond the arc (4/10).</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Marcus Greene added 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa and Garry Clark contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Islanders' defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 7-3 on the season with a dominant 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -30 spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 27 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 60.5% (26/43), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 16.7% (4/24) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.</p> <p>Houston grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19). Terrance Arceneaux led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (1/2). Joseph Tugler was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5/6 shooting in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Even with Houston allowing 49 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 shots. However, Houston's defense was effective from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Houston's opponents went 14/19, good for 73%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Knights and Buffaloes game? Catch the action at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO, as the Buffaloes hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -25.5 at home against Bellarmine.</p><h3>BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -25.5</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Knights Have What it Takes in Boulder?</h3><h3>Bellarmine Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Knights dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 92-55 road loss to Wyoming on Thursday. Bellarmine entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They trailed 52-28 at halftime and managed just 27 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 147, going over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Bellarmine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 38.8% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.9%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 5 of 21 attempts for 23.8%, though they did connect on 80% of their free throws (12/15). The Knights managed just 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Obi Agbim was a standout performer, scoring 28 points in 29 minutes, shooting 10/13 overall and 8/10 from three-point range. Kenyon Goodin and A.J. Wills each contributed 13 points, with Wills adding 7 assists. Touko Tainamo was perfect from the field, going 5/5, including 1/1 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Bellarmine's defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 65% shooting. They allowed 36 field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, opponents shot 81%, hitting 22 of 27. From three, they made 14 of 28, shooting 50%. Bellarmine also sent them to the line 7 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado?</h3><p>Colorado improved to 8-2 on the season with an 81-70 home win over South Dakota State on Friday, December 13th. The Buffaloes, who were -8 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 151 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Colorado led 40-35 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jackrabbits 41-35 to secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 81 points, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks to a strong 65.6% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three, hitting just 29.2% (7/24). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 18 of 19 attempts (94.7%).</p> <p>Julian Hammond III led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 40% from deep. Elijah Malone was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots and adding 9 rebounds, while RJ Smith connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colorado held the other team to 29% shooting, as they went 7/24 on threes. The Buffaloes also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 94% clip. Colorado gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bellarmine Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Memphis as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -1</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 12:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Memphis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mississippi State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Mississippi State improved to 10-1 on the season with an 83-59 win over Central Michigan on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, playing at home, were -20.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 32-25 at halftime, Mississippi State’s offense exploded in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Central Michigan to 34 points.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 37.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they went just 2-for-7 (28.6%).</p> <p>The Bulldogs dished out 24 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Claudell Harris Jr. hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Michael Nwoko also added 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field in just 18 minutes of play.</p><p>Even though Mississippi State gave up 59 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs' defense struggled, as they allowed 57% shooting on 24/42 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's opponent hit 11 threes on 29 attempts, good for 37%. The Bulldogs did catch a break at the free-throw line, where their opponent shot just 28%, making only 2 of 7 attempts. However, Mississippi State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Memphis moved to 9-2 on the season with a 64-62 win over Virginia on Wednesday. The Tigers were -3.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the O/U line of 130.5.</p> <p>Memphis trailed 30-21 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Virginia 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 64 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. They hit only 21.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 23 attempts, though they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 81% of their shots.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% overall. Elijah Saunders added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Dain Dainja contributed 11 rebounds.</p><p>Memphis held their opponent to 62 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 21 field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws.</p>

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>At 7:40 PM ET, the Orioles and Royals will face off in an American League matchup. Friday night's matchup is taking place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, where the forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 50s. Baltimore comes in with a record of 12-6, while the Royals are 12-7.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Orioles are the favorite on the money line at -139. Alec Marsh is starting for the Royals, and he is facing off against Dean Kremer for the Orioles. You can catch this one on TV on BSKC.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline +118</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:40 ET on Friday, April 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Royals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Twins, closing out their series with a 4-2 win. After allowing one run to the Twins in the top of the first, the Orioles responded with a run of their own and added three more in the 2nd inning. Baltimore was the -119 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Albert Suarez got the start for the Orioles, going 5 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out four. Gunnar Henderson was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>The Orioles come into this one, having won four straight games. In the AL East, they are a half-game behind the Yankees, with a record of 12-6. This season, they are yet to play a game against a division opponent.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles have gone 8-4, and they are above .500 on the road as well, at 4-2. Baltimore has been the favorite in 16 of their games, and they have a record of 11-5 in those contests.</p><p>When the Baltimore Orioles are on the road, they have been a solid bet on the run line, going 11-7 so far this season. They have been especially good on the run line as the favorite, going 10-6. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.2, while their average run margin in losing games is -4.0.</p><p>The Orioles have played 16 games with over/under lines set at 9 runs this season, and the over has hit in 11 of them. Their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 11-5. The over has hit in three of their last four games, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 9 runs.</p><p>Dean Kremer and the Orioles are on the road to take on the Royals today. Kremer has made 3 starts so far this season, and in his most recent outing, he took the loss against the Brewers. He went 4 innings, giving up 6 earned runs and 10 hits. In his first start of the year, he faced the Royals and gave up 3 runs in 5 1/3 innings.</p><p>When it comes to the Orioles' offensive projections, we have Gunnar Henderson leading the way in terms of total hits, as his projection is 16th best in the league today. He also has the 8th best odds to hit a home run today, which is 2nd on the team behind Anthony Santander. Santander's home run projection is 7th best in the league today. Ryan O'Hearn has the 12th best odds to hit a home run today, and his total hits projection is 21st best in the league.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Nick Loftin at the plate, the Royals are coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. Loftin went 2/4 with a run scored, but the Royals still lost 2-1 to the White Sox. Kansas City was the heavy favorite going into the game but fell behind early, as the White Sox scored a run in the 1st and another in the 4th.</p>

<p>Michael Wacha started for the Royals, going six innings and giving up just two runs on four hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. The Royals's offense scored their only run in the 7th inning but couldn't complete the comeback. Kansas City's final batter, Whit Merrifield, grounded out to end the game.</p><p>With a record of 12-7, the Royals are 2nd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by just one game. Kansas City heads into today's game, having won their last two games, closing out their series with the White Sox with a win. This came after dropping the series opener.</p>

<p>Looking at their overall series record for the season, the Royals are 3-3. They have been good at home, putting together an 8-2 record, and they have also won eight straight at home. On the road, they are just below .500 at 4-5.</p><p>The Royals have been a solid run line bet this season, going 12-7 overall. They are 7-3 against the run line at home and have covered the run line in five straight games at home. They have an average run margin of 2.1 runs per game this season, and have an average run margin of 3.9 runs per game in their home games.</p><p>The Royals have had a lot of games with low over/under lines this season, as 73.7% of their games have had lines set below 9 runs. Their games have averaged 7.6 runs per game, and they are 6-12 on the over/under this season. Their last four games have all gone under the total, and their games have gone under the total in three of the four games this season with an over/under line of 9 runs. Today's over/under line is set at 9 runs.</p><p>Alec Marsh and the Royals are at home today against the Orioles. Marsh has started two games so far this season, picking up a win in each. He went 5 innings in his first start, striking out 5 and giving up 1 home run. In his last outing, he went 4 2/3 innings and struck out 8.</p><p>For the Royals, we have Bobby Witt Jr. as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, as his projection is 11th best in the league today. His home run projection is 7th best in the league and 2nd on the team. Nelson Velázquez has the top home run projection on the team and it is 6th best in the league. Vinnie Pasquantino is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits and his total hits projection is 21st in the league today.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 4/19/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 3-11 Utah Jazz will take on the 7-8 San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. The Spurs are favored by 3 and have a moneyline of -154.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Utah is currently on a 3-game losing streak and is 15th in the Western Conference. The over/under line for this game is 224.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +3</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-99 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Jazz Secure a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 3-11 on the season after a 124-118 road loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. Utah entered the game as +10.5 underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 242 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Utah struggled early, trailing 34-22 after the 1st quarter and 23-22 in the 2nd. The Lakers extended their lead by winning the 3rd quarter 40-31, leaving the Jazz down 97-75 going into the 4th. Utah made a strong push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 43-27, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>The Jazz shot 50% from the field in their loss to the Lakers, connecting on 12 threes at a 33.3% clip. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p> <p>Collin Sexton contributed 19 points, while John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, and Keyonte George each added 18. George and Markkanen both scored 10 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Jazz struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 34 and 40 points, respectively, in their 124-118 loss to the Lakers. They did manage to tighten up in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points.</p> <p>Utah allowed the Lakers to shoot 55% from the field, including 45% from three, where they hit 14 threes. The Jazz sent the Lakers to the line 36 times, where they made 26 free throws. Utah finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals but had no blocks.</p><h3>Will San Antonio Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 110-104 win over the Thunder on Tuesday, the Spurs improved to 7-8 this season. San Antonio, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 214 points fell short of the 223-point O/U line.</p> <p>A pivotal 18-0 run helped the Spurs take control, turning a 57-55 lead into a 73-57 advantage. They outscored the Thunder 33-20 in the 3rd quarter but had to hold off a late Thunder rally, as they were outscored 27-17 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Keldon Johnson hit 6 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with 22 points and 5 rebounds in the Spurs' win over the Thunder. Harrison Barnes added 20 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 threes, while Chris Paul contributed 14 points and 11 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%.</p> <p>As a team, the Spurs made 19 threes, shooting 41.3% from beyond the arc and 47% overall. Johnson scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Barnes added 7 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>After a rough start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Spurs tightened up defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd and 20 in the 3rd, helping them secure a win over the Thunder. They gave up 27 points in the 4th but still held Oklahoma City to 104 points overall.</p> <p>The Spurs held the Thunder to 41% shooting from the field, including 30% from three-point range, where Oklahoma City made 16 threes. The Thunder also went to the line just 7 times, making 6 free throws. San Antonio finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Wild and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Golden Knights as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Wild.</li><li>We like the Wild on the moneyline (+122)</li><li>The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Wild Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>Heading into the game, the Wild are 12th in the Western Conference with 51 points and an overall record of 23-23-5. In the Central Division, Minnesota is in 6th place, and they have gone 4-8 against divisional opponents this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Wild have won three straight games and have a record of 10-12-2 this season. As the underdog, Minnesota has gone 8-17-3, and they have won three straight games when not favored.</p></p><p>Minnesota enters this game with an overall puck line record of 26-25, including going 5-5 over their last ten games. So far this year, the Wild have gone 17-11 against the puck line as the underdog, and they have 15 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Wild have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road this year is -.3 goals per contest. Minnesota's puck line record as the underdog is 13-11, and they have gone just 9-14 against the puck line when favored.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Minnesota is 6.3. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Wild come in with an over/under record of 24-23-4.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Minnesota has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Wild have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. The Minnesota offense is ranked 13th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 25th in the NHL.</p><p>Minnesota's current leading scorer is Joel Eriksson Ek. This season, he has 21 goals, which puts him 33rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Eriksson Ek has 19 assists this season.</p><p>Vegas defense takes on the Wild ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Vegas. They also are 19th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Filip Gustavsson gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.798%.</p><h3>Can the Golden Knights Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Golden Knights have been dominant, going 19-5-2. Overall, Vegas is 31-15-6 and has won two straight games. In the Western Conference standings, the Golden Knights are in third place and second in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Vegas has gone 7-3 and have won four straight games at home. As the favorite, the Golden Knights have gone 19-9-4 this season and have won two straight games when favored.</p></p><p>At home, the Golden Knights have an average scoring margin of +1.2 goals per game, and their puck line record at home is 15-11. Overall, Vegas has 18 wins by multiple goals and 13 wins by one goal.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Golden Knights have been favored in 32 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 12-20. In their last ten games at home, Vegas has an 8-2 puck line record.</p> <p>The average goal total for Vegas' games is sitting at 6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 23-29-0.</p><p>Minnesota has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On offense, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. The Golden Knights went 14-10 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 16-5.</p><p>Vegas' leading scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far, he has 26 goals which is 13th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Marchessault has 16 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 19th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Logan Thompson gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-10, and his save percentage is 0.817%.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

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<p>ESPN is handling the television broadcast as the Memphis Tigers and West Virginia Mountaineers face off in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET from Toyota Stadium in Frisco on Tuesday, December 17th. This is a neutral-site matchup, and Memphis comes in with a 10-2 record, while West Virginia is 6-6. The Tigers are the slight -1.5-point favorites on the road. The over/under line is at 56.5 points at this time.</p>
<h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Stadium at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the West Virginia Mountaineers winning this one by a score of 30 to 29</li><li>Not only do we have the West Virginia Mountaineers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Memphis Tigers Pick Up A Win At Toyota Stadium?</h3><p>Memphis enters their Week 1 game against West Virginia with a 10-2 record. They are undefeated at home (6-0) but have gone 3-2 on the road. The Tigers have been favored in nine of their twelve games this season, posting a 7-2 record as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Memphis has an even 5-5-1 record against the spread, with a +12.4 average scoring margin. They are 3-5-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 as the underdog, while their road ATS record stands at 3-2.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Memphis games have averaged 57.9 points, with their average over/under line at 57.5 points. Their over/under record for the season is 6-5.</p><p>Heading into week 1, Memphis ranks 16th in points per game, averaging 35.2, and they are also 16th in passing attempts per game, with 37.8. They are 14th in completions, averaging 24.3 per game, and they are 26th in passing yards, with 268.5 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 45.2%, ranking 22nd. Overall, we have them 46th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Seth Henigan leads the Tigers’ passing attack with 3,208 yards and a passer rating of 96. He has thrown 23 touchdowns and six interceptions, completing 64.5% of his passes. On the ground, Mario Anderson Jr. has rushed for 1,292 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Roc Taylor has 834 receiving yards on 61 catches but has only two touchdowns.</p><p>Memphis' defense has been strong against the run, ranking 17th nationally, allowing just 106.1 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Tulane, they gave up 115 rushing yards on 29 attempts and forced an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 251.7 passing yards per game against Memphis, with a 59.6% completion rate. Against Tulane, Memphis allowed 209 passing yards and two touchdowns but still managed to secure a 34-24 victory.</p><h3>Can The West Virginia Mountaineers Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>West Virginia enters their Week 1 game against Memphis with a 6-6 record. They’ve gone 2-4 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Mountaineers have been favored in just two of their 12 games, going 1-1 as the favorite and 4-5 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -2.6 points per game, and they have a 5-6 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>West Virginia’s over/under record stands at 7-4, with their games averaging 59.6 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 57.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 56.5 points.</p> <p></p><p>At home, West Virginia is 1-0 against the spread as the favorite and 1-4 as the underdog. On the road, they’ve gone 3-2 ATS, with a 3-1 record as the underdog and 0-1 as the favorite.</p><p>West Virginia’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 23rd in rushing attempts per game and averaging 197 yards on the ground, placing them 26th nationally. Jahiem White leads the team with 817 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Heading into week 1, the Mountaineers are 47th in scoring, with 28.5 points per game, and they are ranked 35th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Quarterback Garrett Greene has thrown for 1,972 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 79. West Virginia is 94th in passing yards per game, averaging 200.5 yards. Hudson Clement, their leading receiver, has 575 yards and three touchdowns on 40 receptions.</p><p>West Virginia's defense struggled in their recent game against Texas Tech, giving up 52 points in a 52-15 loss. They allowed 568 total yards, including 359 passing yards and 209 rushing yards, while forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, West Virginia is allowing 31.1 points per game. Opponents are averaging 268.9 passing yards per game and 144.1 rushing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 63.4% of their passes against West Virginia’s defense.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Knights and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Minnesota being favored by -16.5 over Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Fairleigh Dickinson Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 1-9 on the season after a 77-72 road loss to La Salle on Wednesday. The Knights, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>Trailing 36-34 at halftime, FDU scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 160.5 O/U line.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 threes in 22 tries. At the free-throw line, the Knights shot 66.7%, making 8 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>The Knights dished out 18 assists, with 7 offensive rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd and Deuce Jones led the way, scoring 24 and 23 points, respectively. Jones shot 72.7% from the field, while Jameel Morris was perfect from deep, hitting 3 threes on 3 attempts and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense gave up 77 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field, as they hit 26 of their 61 shot attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the Knights allowed 23 makes on 43 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. They held the other team to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 73%, converting 22 of 30 attempts. Fairleigh Dickinson also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Minnesota’s season record dropped to 6-5 after an 82-67 loss to Indiana on Monday. The Gophers were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After trailing 44-31 at halftime, Minnesota couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 38. The Gophers will need to regroup after this road loss.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense put up 67 points, shooting 47.3% from the field. Their two-point shooting was solid at 54.5% (24/44), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.2% (2/11) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 86.7% of their attempts (13/15).</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points, shooting 60% from the field. Oumar Ballo was perfect from the floor, going 5/5 and adding 18 points and 7 rebounds. Malik Reneau also contributed 16 points and 7 boards, while Kanaan Carlyle knocked down 3 threes, finishing with 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defensive struggles, they allowed 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Golden Gophers gave up 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota's defense held the opposition to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ospreys versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and UNC Asheville is favored by -2 vs. North Florida.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -2</p><p>This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Florida Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>North Florida improved to 5-4 on the season with an 89-77 win over UNCG on Saturday. The Ospreys were -1.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>North Florida took control early, leading 46-32 at halftime. While they scored 43 points in the second half, they allowed 45, letting UNCG close the gap but ultimately securing the win.</p><p>North Florida put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws, going 11 for 15 at the line.</p> <p>Donovan Atwell led the Ospreys with 27 points, hitting 4 threes, while Jaylen Smith added 21 points and 9 assists. Nate Lliteras contributed 20 points, shooting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, and Josh Harris scored 19 points on 64.3% shooting.</p><p>North Florida's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field on 33 of 69 attempts. They allowed 21 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida's opponents hit 12 of 31 threes, shooting 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 73%. North Florida gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can UNC Asheville Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>UNC Asheville evened their season record at 4-4 with a 78-61 home win over Western Carolina on Saturday, December 14th. The Bulldogs entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, though the total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 147.</p> <p>Asheville led 42-33 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Catamounts 36-28 to secure the win.</p><p>UNC Asheville put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 56.4% of their two-point attempts (22/39) and hit 36.4% from beyond the arc (4/11). At the free-throw line, they were 22/28, good for 78.6%.</p> <p>Josh Banks led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall (9/13) and 50% from deep (1/2). Jordan Marsh added 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range, and dished out 4 assists. Marcus Kell was perfect from three, going 2/2, and finished with 11 points on 66.7% shooting (4/6).</p><p>Despite UNC Asheville's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 61 points. The Bulldogs allowed 52% shooting from the field, with 56% on two-point attempts (22/39).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 36%, hitting 4 of 11 three-pointers. UNC Asheville also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 attempts (78%). The Bulldogs gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Today at 2:00 ET, the Celtics (-228) will take on the Heat (+187) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>Both teams come into this game with win streaks, as the Celtics have won three straight and the Heat have won two in a row. Tip-off will be at the Kaseya Center in Miami, and the game can be seen on ABC.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-132 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Jimmy Butler finishing with Jimmy Butler points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Celtics are 5.5-point favorites against the Heat today. This season, Boston has been favored in 49 of their 52 games and has a record of 38-11 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have won three straight games vs. the spread.</p>

<p>Boston's ATS record for the season is 23-27, and they have gone 10-13 ATS on the road. The team's straight-up road record is 15-9, and they have won four straight games on the road.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Wizards, the Celtics won 133-129 as 19-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 236.5, and the teams combined for 262 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 26-26. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 231.8, compared to today's line of 225.5.</p>

<p>Against Eastern Conference teams, the Celtics are 27-6, which is the best record in the East. Overall, they are 40-12, which is also the best in the East.</p><p>Heading into the game, the Celtics are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in both three-pointers made per game (16.2) and attempted (42.8). In terms of overall scoring, they are fourth in the league at 120.6 points per game.</p>

<p>On the road, Boston is averaging 119 points per game, which is fifth in the NBA. In terms of pace, the Celtics are 14th at 98.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, Boston is 12th in the league at 47%. However, they are one of the top teams in two-point shooting, converting 56% of their attempts (4th).</p><p>At this time, the Celtics' defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 111.1 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.8% while allowing 34.8% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Heat Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami has won two straight games at home and will look to make it three in a row today vs. the Celtics. As the underdog, the Heat are 8-12 straight-up and 6-14 vs. the spread. Their O/U record as the underdog is 16-18.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, Miami is currently in 8th place with a record of 28-24. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place. Today's O/U line of 225.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 221.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Heat defeated the Spurs by a score of 116-104. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Miami covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>On the season, the Heat have an ATS record of 22-27, including going 11-16 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +0.2 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Miami has played in games with lower over/under lines than 225.5 points in 34 of their 52 games. The team's O/U record for the season is 21-31.</p><p>At home, the Heat are scoring 113.3 points per game (23rd) compared to their season average of 110.5 (27th). So far, they have outscored the NBA average in 34.6% of their games.</p>

<p>Overall, Miami is 25th in offensive rebounds and 21st in assists. In terms of pace, they are 28th in the league at 96.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Heat are 25th in field goal percentage (46%) and 27th in two-point shooting percentage (52%). From beyond the arc, they are 11th in three-point shooting (37%).</p><p>Currently, the Heat's defense holds the 5th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Heat's defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.4% and allowing 36.8% from beyond the arc.</p>

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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Chanticleers and Red Wolves are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wolves will host the game at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Arkansas State as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at First National Bank Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Red Wolves.</li><li>Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Coastal Carolina at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Coastal Carolina Stun the Crowd at First National Bank Arena?</h3><h3>Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Coastal Carolina improved to 5-5 on the season with a 73-68 road win over North Carolina A&T on Tuesday. The Chanticleers entered the game as +4 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Coastal Carolina led 37-27 at halftime, but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 141, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 19 attempts for 15.8%, while their two-point shooting was strong at 59% (23/39).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Chanticleers connected on 78.3% of their shots, going 18 for 23. Landon Glasper led the way with 29 points, while Noah Amenhauser and Rasheed Jones each added 20 points, with Amenhauser shooting 72.7% from the field.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 40% shooting, with the opposition hitting 21 of 52 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina allowed just 5 threes on 15 attempts, a 33% success rate. The opponent also went 11/14 from the free-throw line, and Coastal Carolina gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Red Wolves Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Arkansas State improved to 8-3 on the season with a 98-89 road win over UAB on Sunday. The Red Wolves entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 187, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 159.5.</p> <p>After trailing 53-28 at halftime, Arkansas State turned things around in the second half, outscoring UAB 56-31. Their strong defensive effort in the second half was key to the comeback.</p><p>Arkansas State put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.6%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24.</p> <p>Taryn Todd led the way with 31 points, shooting 4 of 9 from deep and adding 5 assists. Kobe Julien contributed 25 points on 9 of 14 shooting, and Yaxel Lendeborg and Tyren Moore each added 22 points, with Moore hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Despite Arkansas State's defensive efforts, they allowed 89 points in their previous game. The opposing team shot 40% from the field, making 31 of 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arkansas State gave up 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 70%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-142) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+119) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 232.</p>

<p>Golden State (-2.5) is 8-2 on the season and will be looking to extend their winning streak to 5 games. Dallas is 5-5 and will be looking to bounce back from a 1-point loss to the Suns in their last game.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-131 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mavericks Have a Shot at a Win at San Francisco?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 5-5 on the season after a 122-120 road loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. Dallas entered the game as +2 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 242, surpassing the over/under line of 233 by 9 points.</p> <p>Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 34-25, but the Nuggets responded with a 37-31 edge in the 3rd. The Mavericks entered the 4th quarter trailing 97-94 and narrowly outscored Denver 26-25 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kyrie Irving's 43-point performance on 77.3% shooting wasn't enough for the Mavericks in their 122-120 loss to the Nuggets. Irving hit 6 threes at a 75% clip, while the rest of the team struggled, making just 4 more threes at 30.3%.</p> <p>As a team, Dallas shot 53.3% from the field. Luka Doncic added 24 points and 9 assists, and Daniel Gafford contributed 16 points on 77.8% shooting. Irving scored 16 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks gave up 122 points to the Nuggets, who shot 50% from the field. Dallas struggled defensively in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 35 and 37 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 25 points in each.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks allowed Denver to make 14 threes on 48% shooting. Dallas sent the Nuggets to the line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Mavericks finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Warriors Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Golden State improved to 8-2 on the season with a 127-116 road win over the Thunder on Sunday. The Warriors, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 243, exceeding the O/U line of 227.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>After falling behind 33-26 in the 1st quarter, the Warriors went on a 10-0 run, turning a 65-58 deficit into a 68-65 lead. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Thunder 81-46, before the Thunder made a late push in the 4th, outscoring Golden State 37-20.</p><p>The Warriors connected on 21 threes at a 48.8% clip in their win over the Thunder, shooting 50.6% from the field overall. Stephen Curry led the way with 36 points, hitting 7 threes at 53.8% efficiency and adding 7 assists.</p> <p>Jonathan Kuminga contributed 20 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while De'Anthony Melton added 19 points and 10 rebounds, knocking down 5 threes at 62.5%. Curry had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 17 of his points in that period.</p><p>Despite a rough 4th quarter where they allowed 37 points, the Warriors' defense held the Thunder to 116 points on 44% shooting overall. Their best defensive efforts came in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they gave up just 25 and 21 points, respectively.</p> <p>Golden State did a solid job defending the three-point line, limiting Oklahoma City to 11 made threes on 33% shooting. The Warriors also recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p>

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We are down to the Top 100 in the PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs as the players descend on TPC Boston for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship. Only the top 70 will move on to next week’s BMW Championship. This is a big week for a lot of bubble guys, just like last week was, so that will be a betting angle to follow. Unlike last week, though, we’ve got a lot more course form data as this event has been held in TPC Boston since 2003.

This is a Friday-Monday event, so final round action will take place on Labor Day. While that isn’t a big deal for this week, it could be a betting angle next week at Aronimink, which has not held a PGA Tour event since the 2011 AT&amp;T National.

With last week’s win and 2,000 points, Bryson DeChambeau is the new leader for the FedEx Cup. Dustin Johnson is second and Justin Thomas is third. With his runner-up finish, Tony Finau moved up into fourth place and grabbed his ninth top-10 finish to tie Thomas for second on the PGA Tour. Only DJ has more with 10.

As far as the field goes, 98 of the top 100 are on hand. After skipping The Northern Trust, Rory McIlroy is back. Rickie Fowler and Francesco Molinari are sitting this week out. Fowler is out with an oblique strain and his Ryder Cup may be in question, let alone the FedEx Cup playoffs. Henrik Stenson and Brandt Snedeker are also back after withdrawing last week.

TPC Boston comes in at about 7,350 yards and as a par 71. This course opened in 2002 and has hosted this event every year since 2003. It is a standard northeastern course with fairways that curl around water hazards and some shaggy bunkers that been lowered at times to force players to open the club face a little more if they’re around the edges. Most of the greens are surrounded by trees, so there won’t be anything to throw players off in terms of distance on the approach.

We’ve seen players go real low here in the past. The winning score was 15-under from 2014-16 and Justin Thomas won last year at 17-under. From 2008-13, 22-under was the winning score three times and 20-under did it once, so players should have more of an opportunity to post a number this week.

Not surprisingly, <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> lists Dustin Johnson as the favorite at +875. DJ finished tied for 18th last year at 7-under. He shot a couple of 66s, but also shot a 72 and a 73. He was more consistent in 2016 with a 9-under mark and three rounds of 68 or better. A third-round 75 prevented him from having a shot. This isn’t really a bomber’s course. That’s not to say that DJ can’t win, and big hitters have won here before, but there isn’t much value this week.

Reigning champ Justin Thomas is +1100 this week. JT opened with a 71 last year, but shot 17-under over his final three rounds to take down the title by three shots over Jordan Spieth. That was after Thomas missed the cut in 2016 with a 4-over. He didn’t play particularly well in 2015 either. Thomas has progressively gotten better and better over the last couple of years, including his FedEx Cup win last year. He played sound golf at Ridgewood with four rounds under 70 and a top 10 finish to close the gap a little bit on Johnson, though the standings are mostly irrelevant with how many points are available for first, second, and third. Thomas would be the preferred pick between the two and the preferred pick in matchups.

Brooks Koepka is +1250 and Jason Day is +1475. Koepka shot a solid 11-under last weekend at Ridgewood. He’s saved his best golf for the best events, but it’s hard to take short prices like this because he hasn’t been as consistent as some of the others in this price range. He’s just played well in the strongest fields and that has impacted his FedEx Cup points total. Day was the runner-up here in 2010. He opened with a 75 last year, but then finished 8-under the rest of the way. Day had three straight top-15 finishes prior to last year’s slow start. He’ll be a sneaky upside pick in matchups, but there probably isn’t enough value at +1475 to take him outright.

Rory McIlroy is +1600. McIlroy is a two-time winner of this event and ranks second to Tiger Woods in all-time FedEx Cup bonus money. Tiger, of course, is the only two-time winner of the FedEx Cup. It is hard to rate Rory this season. He’s been very selective about his tournaments and has spent some time on the European Tour. He hasn’t won a PGA Tour event since the Arnold Palmer in March and played poorly last time we saw him at the PGA Championship. That came after he was second at The Open Championship and sixth at the Bridgestone. This is a higher price than we’d usually see Rory, so he’s probably worth a little bit of investment.

Tiger Woods is +2300 after a gritty effort at Ridgewood. He didn’t play all that well, but made it through the weekend and then had a bogey-free round to show for his efforts. Jon Rahm is a pretty interesting player at +2500. We haven’t heard much from Rahm this season, but he was fourth here last year and needs to get back on track after last week’s MC. Rahm is second in strokes gained off the tee this season. This isn’t a huge event for big hitters, but it helps.

Further down the board, we see a lot of guys at +3300 and a lot of guys in the 60 to 70 range. Billy Horschel is 50/1 after playing very well last week at Ridgewood. Horschel tends to play well in these FedEx Cup events, including wins in the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship in 2014.

Paul Casey has something of a gift price at +5000 with back-to-back top-five finishes at TPC Boston. He was fourth last year and second two years ago when Rory won. Casey is not in very good form, but this course works for him.

We’ll save the best two for last. Patrick Reed is +3300 and he should get some looks this week. Reed has been sixth, fifth, and fourth over the last three years in this tournament. Reed played well last week at Ridgewood, but only managed to finish 25th. Henrik Stenson is also +3300. He leads the PGA Tour in strokes gained approach to green, which is probably the most important shot at this event. Stenson won in 2013 and was runner-up in 2015. If he was fully healthy, he’d be in the 20/1 range. There’s value if we gamble on his health here.

Coverage of the 2018 Dell Technologies Championship will be on Golf Channel and NBC throughout the weekend.

Odds as of August 27, 4 p.m. ET:

Dustin Johnson +875

Justin Thomas +1100

Brooks Koepka +1250

Jason Day +1475

Rory McIlroy +1600

Rickie Fowler +2000

Jordan Spieth +2000

Justin Rose +2200

Tiger Woods +2300

Jon Rahm +2500

Adam Scott +3000

Bryson DeChambeau +3300

Henrik Stenson +3300

Hideki Matsuyama +3300

Tommy Fleetwood +3300

Tony Finau +3300

Patrick Cantlay +3300

Patrick Reed +3300

Webb Simpson +3500

Phil Mickelson +4500

Paul Casey +5000

Billy Horschel +5000

Brandt Snedeker +5500

Marc Leishman +5500

Louis Oosthuizen +6000

Matt Kuchar +6600

Gary Woodland +6600

Alex Noren +6600

Aaron Wise +6600

Tyrrell Hatton +6600

Zach Johnson +6600

Bubba Watson +7000

Daniel Berger +8000

Ian Poulter +8000

Kevin Na +8000

Xander Schauffele +8000

Rafa Cabrera-Bello +8000

Kyle Stanley +8000

Keegan Bradley +8500

Kevin Kisner +10000

Luke List +10000

Charley Hoffman +10000

Cameron Smith +10000

Branden Grace +10000

Ryan Moore +10000

Adam Hadwin +11500

Byeong Hun An +12500

Emiliano Grillo +12500

Chez Reavie +15000

Chris Kirk +15000

Jason Kokrak +15000

Jimmy Walker +15000

Kevin Chappell +15000

Jamie Lovemark +15000

C.T. Pan +15000

Brian Harman +15000

Austin Cook +15000

Beau Hossler +15000

Ryan Palmer +15000

Pat Perez +15000

Russell Henley +15000

Russell Knox +15000

Stewart Cink +15000

Kevin Streelman +17500

J.B. Holmes +20000

Chesson Hadley +20000

Brian Gay +20000

Charles Howell III +20000

Ollie Schniederjans +22500

Peter Uihlein +22500

Si Woo Kim +24500

Brendan Steele +25000

Abraham Ancer +25000

Andrew Putnam +25000

Anirban Lahiri +25000

J.J. Spaun +25000

Joel Dahmen +25000

Jason Dufner +25000

Kevin Tway +25000

Michael Kim +30000

Keith Mitchell +30000

Andrew Landry +30000

Scott Piercy +30000

Ryan Armour +30000

James Hahn +35000

Ted Potter, Jr. +40000

Troy Merritt +40000

Tom Hoge +40000

Whee Kim +40000

Satoshi Kodaira +50000

Patton Kizzire +50000

Kelly Kraft +50000

Brice Garnett +50000

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The second event of the FedEx Cup playoffs is coming up this weekend at TPC Boston with the Dell Technologies Championship. This event, like last week’s Northern Trust, has a new sponsor this season. This tournament had been known as the Deutsche Bank Championship from its inception in 2003 until last year’s event. This is a rare event in that play will be completed on Monday with the Labor Day holiday coming into the equation. Most golf tournaments run Thursday-Sunday, but not this one, so those that played last week’s Northern Trust will have an extra day to get up to Norton, Massachusetts and an extra day to recuperate.

Two-thousand FedEx Cup points are on the line this weekend, as the top 100 in the FedEx Cup points standings are eligible to play. Those outside the top 100 are either off playing in Europe or will have to wait for the wraparound portion of the schedule to start again in October. Ninety-seven players are actually in the field this week, with Adam Scott spending some time with the family, with a new addition last week, and Brandt Snedeker and Scott Piercy sidelined with injuries.

There are two more events left in the FedEx Cup playoffs after this one. The top 75 players will advance to the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois. The top 50 then move on to East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for the TOUR Championship, where a FedEx Cup champ will be crowned. This year, we also have the Presidents Cup at Liberty National, which will immediately follow the TOUR Championship.

As far as points go, Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Dustin Johnson were the top four heading into last week’s Northern Trust. Heading into this week’s Dell Technologies Championship, that order is flipped, with Johnson first, Spieth second, Thomas third, and Matsuyama fourth. Right now, Patrick Rodgers would be the last to make it into next week’s BMW and Chad Campbell would be the first cut.

TPC Boston has been a good course for scoring. The par 71 track comes in around 78,350 yards and rolls through the New England area just north of Boston. The course is heavily wooded, so accuracy off of the tee is very important here, otherwise players may have to cut and slice balls around trees to get out into open air. On holes without a lot of wooded areas, the rough can be extremely thick and lush, with the cooler conditions of the impending fall making things pretty soft. There aren’t a lot of demanding hazards, but this is a course that requires precision.

Last week’s winner Dustin Johnson is this week’s favorite at +500 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a>. DJ had been struggling a little bit since his back injury at The Masters. Johnson hadn’t won since March 5 in Mexico and only had two top-10 finishes, with a second at the Wells Fargo and an eighth at the RBC Canadian Open. He shot a 13-under last week and bested Jordan Spieth in a playoff. Johnson finished eighth in this event last year, with a third-round 75 on a good day for scoring standing out in a bad way. He shot 68-66-66 in the other rounds. That was by far his best finish at TPC Boston in the last five years. It has been a feast or famine course for DJ. He was fourth way back in 2012, but finished six shots off of the impressive pace of two-time winner Rory McIlroy. He was 27th in 2013 and 44th in 2015. It’s no surprise that he’s the favorite, but he has been inconsistent here.

Jordan Spieth has to be kicking himself this week. He opened the door for somebody to catch him with some slip-ups in Sunday’s final round and eventually got caught. He’s the second favorite this week at +750. Spieth has not played well at TPC Boston over the last three years. He tied for fourth in 2013 when he finished five shots back of Henrik Stenson. He was 29th in 2014, cut in 2015, and 21st in 2016. While he hasn’t played bad, this is a course where something between 15-under and 20-under generally wins and he hasn’t really been in the mix in quite some time. He’s in pretty decent form, with wins at The Open Championship and the Travelers in recent weeks, and this isn’t a particularly long course. Still, it’s hard to take him at such a low price.

Sitting at +1400 are Hideki Matsuyama and Rory McIlroy. McIlroy obviously stands out as the one to take at this event, since he has won it twice. Rory, who made it seem like he was going to bypass the FedEx Cup playoffs, was a surprise participant last week and struggled by finishing 34th. It has been a tough year for Rory, who doesn’t have a PGA Tour win and hasn’t even cracked the top three in an event yet this season. But, this is a course that Rory really thrives at and it shows. He’s a two-time winner in 2016 and 2012. He was just outside the top 25 in 2015, fifth in 2014, and 7-under was only good enough for 47th in 2013. You can question his recent form and his year-to-date, but never count Rory out on a course where he has had success.

A lot of good players are at low prices, so we’ll move down the board a little bit and look for some value. Henrik Stenson is a good price at +2200. Stenson is a past winner and a past runner-up at TPC Boston. He was steady at The Northern Trust with a tie for 17th, so he positioned himself well for a run at it this week. Stenson is also in pretty decent recent form coming off of his win at the Wyndham Championship earlier this month.

Charley Hoffman is another good grab at +5000. Hoffman won this event back in 2010 and also finished third in 2015. The 40-year-old was in pretty good form about four weeks ago when he fell short in a playoff at the RBC Canadian Open and followed that up with a third-place finish in the WGC-Bridgestone. He was 17th last week and finished on a high note with a final-round 65. He’s a great value this week and could be a consideration in DFS formats as well.

Those really looking for a long shot this week can invest in Jason Kokrak. Kokrak has a top-10 finish and a top-20 finish at TPC Boston within the last three years. He’s also one of those guys in significant danger this week. He’s in 79th place in the standings. Kokrak cracked the top 25 last week at Glen Oaks to move up 15 spots. He’ll have a lot to play for this week in hopes of heading to Illinois next week.

Coverage of the Dell Technologies Championship will be on NBC and Golf Channel beginning Friday and on through the Monday holiday.

Odds as of August 28, 5:30 p.m. ET

Dustin Johnson +500

Jordan Spieth +750

Hideki Matsuyama +1400

Rory McIlroy +1400

Rickie Fowler +1600

Jason Day +1600

Jon Rahm +1800

Justin Thomas +1800

Henrik Stenson +2200

Patrick Reed +2500

Paul Casey +2500

Brooks Koepka +2800

Matt Kuchar +2800

Louis Oosthuizen +3300

Adam Scott +3500

Justin Rose +4000

Sergio Garcia +4000

Kevin Chappell +4500

Charley Hoffman +5000

Webb Simpson +5000

Daniel Berger +6600

Jason Dufner +6600

Marc Leishman +6600

Patrick Cantlay +6600

Kevin Kisner +8000

Russell Henley +8000

Xander Schauffele +8000

Tony Finau +8000

Zach Johnson +10000

Ryan Moore +10000

Phil Mickelson +10000

Kevin Na +10000

Jhonattan Vegas +10000

Chez Reavie +10000

Francesco Molinari +10000

Gary Woodland +10000

Branden Grace +10000

Brian Harman +10000

Charl Schwartzel +10000

Jason Kokrak +12500

Ian Poulter +12500

Kyle Stanley +12500

Keegan Bradley +12500

Ollie Schniederjans +14000

Lucas Glover +15000

Jamie Lovemark +15000

Bud Cauley +15000

Bill Haas +15000

Graham Delaet +15000

Emiliano Grillo +15000

Rafa Cabrera Bello +15000

Robert Streb +15000

Si Woo Kim +20000

Scott Brown +20000

Sean OHair +20000

Chris Kirk +20000

Grayson Murray +20000

Chad Campbell +20000

Billy Horschel +20000

Brendan Steele +20000

James Hahn +20000

Pat Perez +20000

Martin Laird +22500

Adam Hadwin +22500

Hudson Swafford +22500

Chris Stroud +25000

Danny Lee +25000

Anirban Lahiri +25000

Bryson Dechambeau +25000

Charles Howell +25000

Cameron Smith +25000

Camilo Villegas +25000

Kevin Streelman +25000

Kevin Tway +25000

Luke List +30000

Morgan Hoffmann +30000

Patrick Rodgers +30000

Patton Kizzire +30000

Stewart Cink +30000

Sung-Hoon Kang +30000

Wesley Bryan +30000

William McGirt +35000

C.T. Pan +35000

Nick Taylor +40000

Meen-Whee Kim +40000

Michael Kim +40000

Kelly Kraft +40000

Jonas Blixt +40000

J.J. Spaun +40000

Jim Herman +40000

Mackenzie Hughes +50000

Rod Pampling +50000

Cody Gribble +100000

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<p>While Las Vegas, Nevada hosts the most UFC events, Abu Dhabi is another location that is known for having some great MMA action. The UFC will be returning to Abu Dhabi this weekend, and the fans in that part of the world will be treated to an excellent show.</p>



<p>Not only are several of the fights going to be excellent to watch this weekend, but many will also come with some great <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/bookmaker/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting</a> options. If you are going to be checking out the action, then you should also be looking to make some bets on the winners. </p>



<p>Here is a look at some of the top fights coming to the UFC Abu Dhabi and the betting picks to make.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Great Main Event</h2>



<p>When looking at the UFC fight card, it’s always a good idea to start by checking out the main event of the night. It doesn’t get much better than the main event this weekend as it will be Cory Sandhagen set to take on Umar Nurmagomedov.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This will not be a matchup for a title, but it’s a fight that has been building for more than a year. These two bantamweight fighters are both going to be looking for a big win, and it is Nurmagomedov that is a big favorite in this one.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Even though Sandhagen is a big underdog in his first ever main event fight, you can expect him to keep this battle close. Taking Nurmagomedov at -300 will be the way to go in Abu Dhabi, but there will be some big punches landed in this one.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Interesting Co-Main Events</h2>



<p>You can usually count on the UFC to set up some great co-main events as well, and that is going to be what plays out this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Shara Magomedov will face off against Michal Oleksiejczuk in what should be a great battle.&nbsp;</p>



<p>These betting odds are much tighter between the middleweights, but it is Magomedov that is the clear <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/bookmaker/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting</a> favorite at -225. This will be just his third fight since joining UFC, but he has looked extremely impressive in each of his first two bouts. </p>



<p>This will be another situation where it does make sense to go with Oleksiejczuk to pull off an upset, but he is also the underdog for a reason. In another thrilling fight, it will be Magomedov that does his job and comes away with a win.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking for an Upset</h2>



<p>The goal when betting on UFC should always be to hit on a big upset each night, and there will be some opportunities out there. You don’t just want to blindly pick an underdog to come away with a win, but some odds stand out right away.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Elves Brener is set to take on Joel Alvarez this weekend in Abu Dhabi and this is the perfect chance to score an upset. Brener is an accomplished UFC fighter, but he is an underdog at +163 this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Those odds are in the perfect area to strike, and jumping on him to come up with a win will be the way to go.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>The Wildcats and Rams are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Fordham being favored by -14.5 over New Hampshire.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Hampshire Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats fell to the Lions 83-57 on Monday, November 25th. New Hampshire, who were +17.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>New Hampshire trailed 45-31 at halftime and managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p><p>In their last game, New Hampshire's offense managed just 57 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with two-point shooting at 54.8% and three-point shooting at 29.2% (7/24).</p> <p>The Wildcats struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 2 of 14 attempts (14.3%). They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Kenny Noland led the way with 17 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>New Hampshire struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 61% shooting with 27 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>The Wildcats also gave up 8 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they hit 5 free throws. New Hampshire allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Fordham Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Fordham’s season took a hit with an 85-64 loss to San Francisco on Tuesday. The Rams entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Fordham struggled early, trailing 45-29 at halftime. They managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, preventing any comeback attempt.</p><p>Fordham's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit 9 of 14 free throws, good for 64.3%.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 14 boards, and they dished out 13 assists. Ndewedo Newbury led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Marcus Williams added 19 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Fordham's defense struggled in this one, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 61% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 19 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 55% from deep. Fordham also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Screaming Eagles? Tip off is at at 4:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Southern Indiana is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UT Martin.</p><h3>UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UT Martin Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>UT Martin’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 1-8 after a 70-69 loss to Morehead State on Thursday. The Skyhawks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Both teams scored 29 points in the 2nd half, and the game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>UT Martin's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, while their free-throw shooting was a mere 50% (11/22).</p> <p>Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the floor and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting 28.6%, and Matija Zuzic contributed 12 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>UT Martin's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Skyhawks' defense saw the other team hit 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). UT Martin limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Southern Indiana Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Southern Indiana edged out a 77-75 win over Tennessee State on Thursday, December 19th, bringing their season record to 4-5. The Screaming Eagles, who were -4.5 point favorites, won but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-39 at halftime, Southern Indiana outscored Tennessee State 38-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 152 went over the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Southern Indiana's offense put up 77 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 21 of 31 free throws for a 67.7% success rate.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the way with 33 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Damoni Harrison knocked down 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Southern Indiana's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. They held the other team to 42% shooting on two-point shots, as they went 16 for 38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21, shooting 67%. Southern Indiana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

A light college hoops card on Thursday night features teams from several different conferences and games across the nation. There are a few pretty good tilts tonight, including potentially key non-conference games between San Francisco and Oregon and NC State and Saint Louis.

Our focus, however, will be on one of the spotlight conferences games. It won’t be Creighton vs. St. John’s nor will it be Seton Hall vs. Marquette. We’ll be heading to Lubbock where Kansas and Texas Tech will face off in the only top-25 battle of the evening on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> has the host Red Raiders listed at -2.5 with a total of 133 in this one. Early betting action has favored Texas Tech, but money has also come in on the over, which seems counterintuitive with the nation’s top-ranked defense.

Let’s see what we can find on this matchup to gain an edge.
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> Jayhawks</u></strong></h3>
Bill Self’s boys have rattled off six wins in a row after the Thanksgiving loss to Gonzaga. In that game, the Jayhawks allowed 1.245 points per possession. They have not allowed more than .969 PPP since. It’s not like they’ve played a weak schedule. Among those six wins are Kentucky and Creighton, though those were very close battles that could have gone either way.

Kansas also struggled on December 5 with North Dakota State in a 65-61 win. The Jayhawks are a work in progress in the early going, but they’ve found ways to win and the bottom line matters early in the season. One big reason why Kansas has struggled is that they are shooting 30.3% on “Far 2s” per Bart Torvik. We’re seeing a lot of teams move away from the low-percentage mid-range jumpers, but that hasn’t made its way to Kansas yet.

Another problem has been finishing at the rim. Kansas has been underwhelming on “Close 2s” as well. They’ve shot 37.3% from 3, but are shooting under 46% on twos. It isn’t a surprise to see a major program struggle in the early going because attrition is always a big deal. The Jayhawks bid adieu to Devon Dotson and Udoka Azebuike from last season’s team.

Without those two standouts, Marcus Garrett is off to a slow start this season, shooting just 18-of-49 from the floor. Freshman Jalen Wilson has been a huge factor offensively and on the glass. Kansas is a top-50 rebounding team on both ends of the floor in this season’s small sample.
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<h3><strong><u>Texas</u></strong><strong><u> Tech Red Raiders</u></strong></h3>
Passing judgment on Texas Tech is hard at this point in time. Per Bart Torvik, the Red Raiders have faced the 217th-ranked schedule. Ken Pomeroy says that Texas Tech has faced the 299th-ranked slate of offenses through seven games. Houston ranks 11th in that department for KenPom and Texas Tech lost that game. Kansas ranks 23rd.

Context is really important early in the season. Texas Tech is the nation’s top team in adjusted defensive efficiency, but they’ve played a very weak schedule. Houston had .967 points per possession. The eight three-pointers made by Houston remain a season-high against the Red Raiders. Texas Tech only had .801 PPP themselves in that game.

Against the second-best team the Red Raiders faced, Abilene Christian held them to .798 PPP on offense. Texas Tech needs these remarkable defensive numbers to stay in place until the offense can get going, but Kansas presents a much different type of challenge than most of the opponents TTU has seen to date. Holding Northwestern State to .726 PPP, Sam Houston State to .724 PPP, Troy to .691 PPP, Grambling State to .554 PPP...none of those teams are in the same stratosphere as Kansas.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
These are two powerhouse programs that are trying to navigate the early-season waters. The fact is that Kansas’s body of work is far more impressive to date and there is simply nothing wrong with losing a game to Gonzaga, even if you allow 102 points.

In recent games, Texas Tech’s defensive rebounding has gone by the wayside. It sure looks like Kansas can win the battle on the boards here. It also looks like Texas Tech is in line for some regression based on the quality of competition to this point.

We’ll go with an 70/30 split on this game, with 70% of the normal bet size on Kansas +2.5 and 30% on the Kansas money line, which is +125 at BetOnline. If you want to wait and see if 3 comes back, that would make sense and also increase your ML price a little bit.
<h4><strong>Pick: Kansas +2.5 &amp; ML</strong></h4>
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