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<p>The Terriers and Tommies are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tommies will host the game at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. Thomas (MN) as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wofford Terriers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-67 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Wofford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Wofford Pull Off A Win at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wofford's season took a tough turn with an 86-35 loss to Duke on Saturday, November 16th. The Terriers were +29 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Wofford trailed 51-14 at halftime and managed 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Terriers will need to regroup after this lopsided defeat.</p><p>Wofford's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 35 points while shooting 24.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.1%, and they hit only 5 of 33 three-point attempts, shooting 15.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists, with Tyrese Proctor and Isaiah Evans each hitting 4 of 7 threes. Caleb Foster was 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points on 66.7% shooting overall.</p><p>Wofford's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford allowed 16 threes on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Tommies Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) fell to Arizona State 81-66 on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. The Tommies entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>St. Thomas trailed 39-29 at halftime and were outscored 42-37 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 145.5-point O/U line.</p><p>St. Thomas managed just 66 points in their latest game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 29.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with their two-point shooting at 51.7%.</p> <p>Joson Sanon connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Basheer Jihad led the team with 20 points, while Jayden Quaintance contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, along with 4 assists.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 18/32 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 9/22 shooting, or 40%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 attempts (69%). The Tommies gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Explorers game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on None. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>UIC FLAMES VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC dropped a 99-81 decision to James Madison on Thursday, November 21st, in a home game where they entered as +3 underdogs. The Flames not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-41 at halftime, UIC allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UIC put up 81 points, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, with a strong 58.8% on two-pointers (30/51) but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 19 attempts, shooting 63.2%. Bryce Lindsay led the way with 28 points, shooting 90.9% overall and 83.3% from three (5/6). The Flames also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p><p>UIC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, with their opponents hitting 58% of their two-point shots (30/51).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UIC held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts (23%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 (63%). UIC also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will La Salle Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle's season continued with a 72-67 road loss to UC San Diego on Thursday, November 21st. The Explorers entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to their loss.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 58.1% of their free throws, going 18-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 27 points, hitting 5-of-13 from deep, while Corey McKeithan added 21 points, connecting on 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Explorers managed just 6 assists as a team, with McGhie and Nordin Kapic each contributing 2 assists.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, but they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with only 22 made baskets on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers limited their opponent to 36% shooting, as they connected on just 11 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. La Salle gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UIC Flames vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Gamecocks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -18 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears +18</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Mercer at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bears?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mercer fell to South Alabama 75-66 on Saturday, November 16th. The Bears were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-32 at halftime, Mercer tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 34 of their own. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Mercer's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall, but they hit 12 threes at a 37.5% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, going 10/11 for 90.9%.</p> <p>Myles Corey and Tyler Johnson were the standouts, with Corey scoring 28 points and Johnson adding 26, hitting 6 threes at 54.5%. Ahmad Robinson contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Judah Brown shot 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Mercer’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 60% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense held their opponents to 25% shooting, with 8 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 68%. Mercer gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the South Carolina Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>South Carolina dropped to 1-2 on the season after an 87-71 loss to Indiana on Saturday. The Gamecocks, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, exceeding the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>South Carolina was down 43-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as they were outscored 44-39.</p><p>South Carolina put up 71 points in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 27.6% of their threes (8/29), while connecting on 47.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 23 attempts, good for 65.2%.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the Gamecocks with 23 points, shooting 70% from the field and 75% from three (3/4). Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Mackenzie Mgbako chipped in 17 points on 62.5% shooting. Nick Pringle contributed 11 rebounds, and Jamarii Thomas dished out 4 assists.</p><p>South Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 18 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gamecocks gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, with the other team shooting 47%. South Carolina also sent them to the line 33 times, where they hit 27 free throws, an 81% rate.</p>

Mercer Bears vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

When BetAnySports customers indulge in wagering on Korean baseball this season, they might, from time to time, notice numbers on totals that are a little lower than those they are accustomed to seeing in Major League Baseball contests.

So why is this?

Well, there are fewer runs scored. And that's by design.

The Korean Baseball Organization, the "big leagues" of baseball in Korea, made a bold decision after the 2018 season - that they would, in effect, "deaden" the baseballs they use in competition. According to a rather comprehensive article that was published at FanGraphs, they reduced the COR, or "coefficient of restitution," which would prevent the ball from traveling as far as it did before when hit.

Part of it involved making the ball larger and heavier.

Not that it was starting to resemble a softball game, but it was very offense-oriented. In 2017 and 2018, the collective league batting average was .286, with OPS figures of .791 and .803, respectively. While the slugging percentage across Major League Baseball was .409 in 2018, the corresponding KBO figure was .450. And that's quite a difference.

When the KBO went to the new ball, the reduction in offensive production was dramatic. Of course, that mostly manifested itself after a mild controversy where they were not satisfied with the balls supplied by the manufacturer early in the season, which were still too "lively."

So that .286 batting average got reduced to .267. The league-wide slugging percentage dropped from .450 to .385 - a drop of 65 points. And the league's collective OPS was .722, representing an 81-point drop.

Teams averaged almost a run less per game in 2019, as opposed to the previous five-year period (roughly 5.5 to 4.6). And the home run rate was down a third.

There were also half the number of home runs per game in the KBO compared to MLB numbers. The Kiwoom Heroes led the league with 5.42 runs per game in 2019; that would have only been good for sixth place in the 2018 season.

So yes, of course there has been an effect.

It would appear obvious to <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>patrons that when there's a lot of offense, it can take its toll on a pitching staff. The collective KBO earned run average was down a full run in 2019 from what it was the year before. In 2018, there were 55 shutouts in the league. In 2019 that jumped to 103. In 2019, however, strikeouts were down by more than 100 per team. Apparently with less juice in the baseball, hitters were more content to make contact than to swing for the fences; an action that made for a long fly-out much more frequently than it had the season prior.

In 2018, there were only two pitchers who worked more than 100 innings with a sub-3.00 ERA. In 2019 there were seven. In 2018 there were 43 players with over 200 plate appearances and a batting average of .300 or higher. In 2019 that dropped to 23.

Did teams opt to utilize more speed in the process of playing a "small ball" game? Well, kind of, although we're not sure that a jump from 928 stolen bases to 993 is conclusive.

But maybe speed should be an option, because the effect of the slugger is being mitigated. In 2018 there were 33 hitters with 20 or more home runs. In 2019 there were only eleven.

It's still early in the 2020 season, but this is what it looks like through the first 15 games that were played on the schedule:

* The offensive slashline for the KBO is .254/.322/.397. That means batting averages continue to drop, while slugging is up, and OPS is slightly down.

* League-wide WHIP is 1.31 (it was 1.40 last season)

* There were 28 homers in the first 15 games, or 1.87 per game, which actually represents an increase over 2019 numbers (1.4).

* However, team runs per game, which were 4.55 last year, are down to 4.5 through fifteen contests.

So on balance, the KBO seems to have accomplished its mission. At the same time, we would imagine that teams will eventually be able to adjust a tad better this season to the un-juiced ball in terms of the way they strategize to score runs.

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