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<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and West Virginia is favored by -32.5 at home against Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercyhurst Lakers +32.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCYHURST LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-60 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Mercyhurst at +32.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to 3-8 on the season after a 62-60 loss to Binghamton on Wednesday. Despite being +6 point underdogs, the Lakers kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Mercyhurst led 28-24 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The Lakers couldn’t hold on for the win, but they showed some fight on the road.</p><p>In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers managed just 60 points, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%, while they were more successful from the free-throw line, connecting on 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 22 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 17/32 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercyhurst held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 5 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 13, shooting 65%. The Lakers limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 8-2 on the season with an 84-61 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Playing at home, the Mountaineers were -23.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>West Virginia led 41-30 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half while allowing 31. The combined score of 145 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>West Virginia put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 38.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 20 for 22 (90.9%).</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Amani Hansberry contributed 16 points on 66.7% shooting, while Jonathan Powell and Brayon Freeman each added 14 points, with Powell hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 61 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 17 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 10 of 26 shots, shooting 38%. They also went to the free-throw line 22 times, converting 20 of those for a 90% success rate. West Virginia allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Rangers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 20-11-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov netting two goals, bringing his total to three this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>After Orlov's first-period goal, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second, with Necas and Orlov finding the net. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough start, giving up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-15-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders responded, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th goal on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist, and Adam Fox now has 9 assists after helping on Panarin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong 3rd period performance from their last game, where they held the Islanders scoreless. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hockey Club are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hockey Club picking up a  3-2 win.</li><li>Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Ducks Win on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks fell to 12-15-4 this season. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> <p>The Ducks trailed 3-0 before scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim's offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, and they had 16 giveaways in the game. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up four goals to Chicago. Lukas Dostal recorded 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also posted 6 takeaways and 15 hits. The Ducks gave up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Are the Hockey Club Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-11-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. As underdogs on the puck line, the Hockey Club failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Three different players scored for Utah in the game. Logan Cooley netted the first goal at 8:08 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:00 in the second. However, the Golden Knights responded with four straight goals, including the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, scoring three times. Alexander Kerfoot netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his 1st and Logan Cooley scored his 2nd. Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole's goal.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. The team had 13 giveaways and failed to score on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the final two goals in their previous game, including the game-winner in overtime. They also allowed a goal with just one second left in the 2nd period, which tied the game at 2-2. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Colts are favored at -218 on the money line as they host the Titans at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts are -4.5 point favorites on the point spread. This week 16 AFC South matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 42.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TITANS VS INDIANAPOLIS COLTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indianapolis Colts -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colts winning this one by a score of 23 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Colts winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Titans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 3-11 record, the Titans are in 4th place in the AFC South and have a -8.9 scoring margin. They’ve lost three straight, including a 37-27 defeat to the Bengals in week 15. Tennessee was a 6-point underdog in that game, and the 64 combined points easily hit the over (O/U line: 46.0).</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Titans have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 28th in our NFL power rankings and are 2-12 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-5-1, with their games averaging 45.2 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Titans rank 30th in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 18.1 points per game, and 26th in total yards per game with 301. Tennessee ranks 19th in passing attempts and 26th in passing yards per game, averaging 190.6. On the ground, they are 18th in both rushing attempts and rushing yards per game, with 110.4. The Titans are 22nd in the NFL in third-down conversion rate (36.6%) but have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 8th with a 39.5% conversion rate.</p> <p>Mason Rudolph took over at quarterback in week 15, throwing for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21/26 passing, with 1 interception. Tony Pollard led the rushing attack with 45 yards on 17 carries, while Tyjae Spears had 6 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. The Titans scored 14 points in the first quarter and 13 in the fourth, converting all 4 of their red zone opportunities and 5 of 8 third downs.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Titans' defense gave up 269 passing yards on 26 completions to the Bengals. They also allowed three passing touchdowns and a 70.3% completion percentage to Cincinnati. The Titans' defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Bengals to convert 76.9% of their third down attempts. Despite forcing two interceptions, the Titans lost 37-27.<p></p>Tennessee's defense managed just one sack in the game and allowed the Bengals to convert on several key third downs. They also struggled to defend the run, allowing 101 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Additionally, the Titans' defense allowed the Bengals to hit on big plays, as they finished with a 7.3 yards per pass attempt.</p><h3>Are The Colts Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Colts sit 2nd in the AFC South with a 6-8 record, including a 5-5 mark in conference play. Our power rankings have them 23rd, and they have an 8.7% chance of making the playoffs. Indianapolis is 8-6 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their O/U record is 7-7, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p> <p>After beating the Patriots in week 13, the Colts couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling 31-13 to the Broncos in week 15. The loss dropped them to 3-5 on the road this season. They were 4.5-point underdogs in the game but couldn’t cover the spread, and the 44 combined points narrowly went over the 43.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Colts rank 28th in our offensive power rankings, sitting 20th in both points per game (20) and total yards per game (311.4). They’ve leaned on the run game, averaging 120.9 rushing yards per game (12th) on 27.1 attempts per game. On the passing side, they rank 27th in the NFL with 190.4 yards per game, while also ranking 24th in 3rd-down conversions with a 35.8% success rate.</p> <p>In week 15, Anthony Richardson threw for 172 yards (17/38) with 2 interceptions against the Broncos, posting a passer rating of 36. Jonathan Taylor led the rushing attack with 107 yards on 22 carries, while Michael Pittman Jr. had 6 catches for 58 yards. After scoring 13 points in the first half, the Colts were shut out in the 2nd half.</p><p>In their 31-13 loss to the Broncos, the Colts' defense struggled to generate pressure, finishing with just one sack and losing the QB hit differential by -9. Despite this, they did manage to force three interceptions and held the Broncos to 72 yards on 27 rushing attempts (2.7 yards per attempt). Indianapolis gave up only 121 passing yards but allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>The Colts' defense limited the Broncos to just 60.6% completions and held them to a 35.3% third-down conversion rate. However, their offense's inability to sustain drives put them on the field for 33:13 minutes in the game.</p>

Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Hayden Birdsong will start for the Giants on Tuesday, as they are on the road to face the Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Giants are 57-57 this season and they have won two straight, while the Nationals are 51-62 and have MacKenzie Gore on the mound.</p>

<p>Washington is the slight money line underdog (+105), while the Giants are favored at -124. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and MASN will be televising this NL matchup. First pitch is set for 6:45 PM ET.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +105</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Tuesday, August 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Francisco picked up a 4-1 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a big 3rd inning, scoring all three of their runs. As for the Nationals, they scored their lone run in the 6th. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -167 on the money line.</p>

<p>Logan Webb got the win for the Giants, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued three walks. Patrick Corbin had a rough outing for the Nationals, taking the loss after going six innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>Tyler Fitzgerald and Matt Chapman each homered for the Giants, while Jerar Encarnacion scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4. Travis Blankenhorn had a two-hit game for the Nationals.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants are at an even .500 on the season, as they are 57-57 heading into today's game at the Nationals. San Francisco took the series opener vs. the Nationals and have won two straight games overall. In the NL West, they are in 4th place and trail the Dodgers by 9.5 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 33-23 this year, and they are just under .500 on the road at 24-34. As the favorite, the Giants are 34-24 this year and 23-33 when the underdog. San Francisco's overall series record is 18-15-3, and they are 8-2 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Giants have been a good bet on the run line this season, going 55-59 overall. They are 31-27 on the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of -0.4 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 2-0 on the run line as the favorite in those games.</p><p>Today's over/under line for the San Francisco Giants' game against the Washington Nationals is set at 9 runs. The Giants have an over/under record of 59-52 this season, with their games averaging 8.8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Giants have a record of 6-2. In 96 of their games this season, the over/under line has been set below 9 runs, which accounts for 84.2% of their games.</p><p>Giants starter Hayden Birdsong has made six starts this year and has a record of 3-0 with an ERA of 2.97. He has made one quality start this year and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing, which came against the Rockies, Birdsong went five innings and got the win. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .193 this year off Birdsong, and his WHIP is 1.22. So far, he has allowed a total of four home runs. Per nine innings, Birdsong is averaging 11.27 strikeouts and 4.45 walks.</p><p>San Francisco's offense has been about average this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.4 runs per game. As a team, the Giants are batting .244, which is 10th in the league, and are also 10th in on-base percentage. The Giants have been getting on base at a good rate, as they are 7th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Over the team's last 10 games, Matt Chapman has been on fire, going 14/39 (.359) with four homers and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .246 with a team-high 54 RBIs. Chapman's 18 homers is 13th in the league. Heliot Ramos is also near the top of the Giants home run leaderboard, as he has 15 homers this season, which is 2nd on the team.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 51-62 overall, putting them 4th in the NL East. They are 15.5 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they have gone 16-15 in divisional matchups. The Nationals lost the first game of their series vs. the Giants and are just 4-6 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 25-29 this season compared to 26-33 on the road. Washington has been the underdog in most of their games, and they are 41-53 in those matchups. As for their record as the favorite, the Nationals are 10-9 this year.</p><p>Washington is 64-49 against the run line this season, including a 29-25 mark at home. The Nationals have been an underdog in 94 games this season, going 55-39 against the run line in those contests. Their average run differential in wins is +3.4, while it's -3.7 in losses.</p><p>The Nationals have played in 70 games with over/under lines set at 9 or lower this season, and the under has hit in 61.9% of those games. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.9, and their over/under record is 56-53. The over/under line for today's game against the Giants is set at 9 runs, and the under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Left-hander MacKenzie Gore gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Giants at home. He has made 22 starts this year and has a record of 6-9 with an ERA of 4.54. Gore's WHIP for the season is 1.50. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on one homer. Before that, he had pitched well, turning in three straight outings in which he didn't give up a homer. Gore has a BB/9 figure of 3.57 compared to 9.89 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Washington's offense has been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league this season, but they do come into the game with the league's 11th best team batting average. As a team, they are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the majors. Washington's offense is led by CJ Abrams, who is hitting .250 for the season and is 15th in the league with 16 home runs. He also leads the Nationals with 54 RBIs.</p>

<p>Luis Garcia Jr. has been hot of late for the Nationals, going 11/22 in his last six games with two homers and five runs scored. This has pushed his season batting average to .290, and he is 2nd on the team with 53 RBIs. Garcia Jr. is also on a six-game hitting streak. </p>

San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/6/24

<p>Betting on today's Lakers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Binghamton as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 131.5 points.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-58 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Win at Binghamton?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Lakers fell to 3-7 on the season after an 82-57 road loss to Kent State on Sunday, December 15th. Mercyhurst entered the game as +18 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 36-24 at halftime, the Lakers allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 139 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 57 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 18 from deep, and made 83.3% of their free throws, going 5 for 6 at the line.</p> <p>The Lakers had 5 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game. VonCameron Davis led the way with 17 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 40% from three-point range. Jalen Sullinger also shot 55.6% from the field, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc for 75%.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense gave up 82 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (21/39). From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Mercyhurst's opponent went 19/24, hitting 79% of their shots. The Lakers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Binghamton Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Binghamton improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-62 road win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Bearcats entered the game as +2 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 33-22 at halftime, Binghamton scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 140.</p><p>In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 72 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and an impressive 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, with a solid 76.5% from the free-throw line, connecting on 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Chris Walker led the way with 30 points, shooting 10 of 14 overall and 6 of 8 from three-point range. The Bearcats also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Binghamton's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with a 51% conversion rate on two-point attempts (21/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Binghamton limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws (73%).</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Binghamton Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Flashes and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Alabama as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-57 home win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Golden Flashes, who entered the game as 18-point favorites, covered the spread, while the combined 139 points went over the 127.5-point total.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-24 at halftime, Kent State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 to Mercyhurst.</p><p>Kent State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19-for-24.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Kent State grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Jeff Planutis added 16. Cli'Ron Hornbeak, Marquis Barnett, and Jalen Sullinger each contributed 15 points, with Sullinger hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Kent State's defense giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 28 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Golden Flashes struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 39 attempts, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. Kent State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 9-2 on the season with a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Crimson Tide didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Alabama’s offense exploded for 62 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 52 points to North Dakota.</p><p>Alabama put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 75.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, hitting 8 threes at a 44.4% clip. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each added 23 points, with Nelson grabbing 10 rebounds. Alabama also pulled down 16 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents hit 17 threes on 41 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/8 from the free-throw line.</p>

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<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>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Gauchos and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2.5 over UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the UC Santa Barbara Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Santa Barbara fell to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 60-58 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, December 18th. The Gauchos entered the game as +2 point underdogs and the final score resulted in an ATS push. The combined points of 118 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, UCSB allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 points of their own, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara's offense put up 58 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% (6/13) of their threes.</p> <p>Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each contributed 15 points, with Swenson knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. The Gauchos managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting both of their free throw attempts.</p><p>Even though UC Santa Barbara allowed 60 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 47% from the field, connecting on 26 of 55 attempts. The Gauchos struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition hit 21 of 36 for 58%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. The Gauchos sent them to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 3 for 75%. UC Santa Barbara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 91-78 road loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Missouri State trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 15 shots for 40%.</p> <p>The Bears grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each scored 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% overall and Watts hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 91 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bears allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Leathernecks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Leathernecks at Western Hall in Macomb, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 138 points, with Western Illinois being favored by -1.5 at home against Tennessee Tech.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Western Hall at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Tennessee Tech fell to 3-6 on the season after a 78-73 loss to West Georgia on Saturday. The Golden Eagles, who were -3 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 49-32 at halftime, Tennessee Tech made a strong push in the second half, outscoring West Georgia 41-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They connected on 60.7% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 75%, making 15 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 19 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field. Rodney Johnson Jr. added 17 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots. Kyle Layton was efficient from deep, making 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points on 80% shooting overall.</p><p>The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles gave up 78 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts with 22 makes on 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tennessee Tech's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Do the Leathernecks Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Western Illinois Leathernecks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Illinois fell to 3-5 on the season after an 89-66 road loss to South Dakota on Saturday. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, the Leathernecks failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They trailed 53-31 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pregame line of 152.5.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled from inside the arc in their last game, shooting just 32.7% on two-point attempts. Overall, they hit 38.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. Their three-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 52.6% of their attempts, going 10-for-19 from deep.</p> <p>Marko Maletic led the way from beyond the arc, hitting 6-of-8 threes and finishing with 24 points. Chase Forte added 21 points and 5 assists, while Cameron Fens contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds. The Leathernecks managed just 8 assists as a team, but grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 23 of 41 shots, with a 56% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Illinois allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 69%. Western Illinois gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Texas State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgia Southern improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-81 win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Eagles, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 41-31 at halftime, Georgia Southern turned things around by scoring 55 points in the 2nd half while holding Gardner-Webb to 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 86 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they made up for it by hitting 79.3% of their free throws, going 23-of-29 from the line.</p> <p>Bradley Douglas led the way with 31 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 22.2% from deep. Nakavieon White added 20 points, but struggled with his shooting, hitting only 25.0% from the field. Pharrell Boyogueno was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 60.0% from three, finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Georgia Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. The Eagles held them to 40% on two-point attempts, as they went 18/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Eagles gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Texas State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Texas State dropped to 5-4 on the season after an 89-80 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Bobcats were +9 point underdogs heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 
<p>Texas State trailed 43-40 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Texas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 20 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 86.7% of their shots.</p> <p>Tyrel Morgan led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Tre Carroll added 18 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 77.8% of his shots.</p><p>Texas State struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 57% on two-point attempts, hitting 24 of 42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Tigers face off at 1:00 ET on Monu. The Tigers are hosting the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Towson as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 86-84 loss to Fordham on Saturday. Bryant was a +1.5 point underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, exceeding the O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>Bryant trailed 42-36 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Bryant put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 77.4% of their free throws, going 24-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from deep. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists as well.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defense giving up 86 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 of 43 two-point attempts falling for a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Bryant gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Towson?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 3-8 on the season after a 68-67 loss to Robert Morris on Tuesday. Towson, who entered the game as 1.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-24 at halftime, Towson's defense faltered, allowing 44 points in the second half while scoring just 27. This collapse cost them the game and added another loss to their record.</p><p>Towson's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 54.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-11 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Tigers made 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Tyler Tejada led the way with 30 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 57.1% overall. Amarion Dickerson added 18 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from three. Josh Omojafo also contributed, hitting all of his three-point attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. Towson allowed 23 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense saw the other team hit 7 of 18 threes, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Towson gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Black Knights. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Army is favored by -4.5 at home against Binghamton.</p><h3>BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Even though we have Army winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Binghamton Shock Everyone at Christl Arena?</h3><p>Binghamton improved to 4-6 on the season with a narrow 62-60 win over Mercyhurst on Wednesday. The Bearcats, who were -6 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (122) fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 at halftime, Binghamton turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Mercyhurst 38-32 to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 62 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. They connected on 31.2% of their threes, hitting 5 of 16 attempts, and went 13 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 65%.</p> <p>Chris Walker hit 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points, despite shooting 1 for 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Binghamton's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bearcats gave up 17 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 65%, making 13 of 20 attempts. Binghamton also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Black Knights Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army fell to 3-5 on the season after a 75-60 road loss to George Washington on Friday, December 13th. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, the Black Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Army trailed 35-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Army's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 30 three-point attempts for 16.7%. Their overall field goal percentage was 37.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 54.1% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Josh Scovens led the team with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Trey Moss added 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes. AJ Allenspach contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Rafael Castro was also efficient, making 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 13 made threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 56%, hitting 13 of 23 two-point attempts. Army also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 66%.</p>

Binghamton Bearcats vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Flashes and Ducks game? Catch the action at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on PACN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Ducks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Ducks.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Flashes Make it Happen in Eugene?</h3><p>So far, Kent State has a 7-3 record in their first 10 games. In away games, the Golden Flashes have a 2-1 record this season, while at home they have a 2-2 record. Prior to today's matchup, Kent State holds a 4-3 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 10 games, Kent State comes in with an over/under mark of 6-1-0, with their games averaging 158.1 points per game. When looking at the Golden Flashes' last three games, their over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 159 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Kent State offense put up 82 points against South Dakota State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 10 threes. Giovanni Santiago led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Jalen Sullinger contributed 17 points for the Golden Flashes.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Kent State defense is giving up an average of 72.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Kent State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.6% this season.</p><h3>Will Oregon Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Ducks will enter today's game with a 7-3 record, having lost their most recent game to Syracuse (83-63). In their last ten home games, Oregon has a record of 8-2, which includes their performance last year. Oregon has a positive ATS record, sitting at 4-3. In the team's most recent five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 10 games, Oregon has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 153.4 points per game so far. When looking at the Ducks' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 132 points per game.</p><p>The Oregon offense is coming off a game where they scored 63 points against Syracuse. They posted a field goal percentage of 36.1% and connected on 4 threes. The top scorer for the Ducks was Kwame Evans Jr. with 17 points, while Jackson Shelstad also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Currently, the Ducks' defense holds the 128th rank in the nation, allowing 69.7 points per game. So far, the Oregon defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.1 times per game (352nd).</p>

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