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<p>The Mountaineers and Cyclones are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Iowa State as the -18 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +18</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Mountaineers?</h3><p>West Virginia is coming off a win over UCF, and they will look to end their seven-game road losing streak tonight. On the season, the Mountaineers are 0-7 on the road, and they have an average scoring margin of -17.0 points per game away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, West Virginia is 9-17, including a 4-9 record in Big 12 play. The Mountaineers have been the underdog in 18 of their 26 games, going 4-14 in those contests. As the underdog, they have an average scoring margin of -10.4 points per game.</p><p>West Virginia's ATS mark for the season is 10-16, but they have struggled vs. the spread on the road this year, going just 1-6. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mountaineers are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>West Virginia's over/under record this season sits at 13-12-1, and today's over/under line of 143.5 is right in line with the average scoring total in their games this year (143.3). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line, and their last three games have averaged 154 points.</p><p>West Virginia is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus UCF. This output is higher than their season-average of 68.8 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Quinn Slazinski who comes into today's matchup averaging 12.9. Raequan Battle also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.7.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the West Virginia defense is giving up an average of 74.5 points per contest. West Virginia's three-point defense is currently 223rd in the country at 8.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.7% of their shots vs. West Virginia.</p><h3>Can the Cyclones Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Heading into tonight's game against West Virginia, Iowa State is 15-1 at home this season with an average scoring margin of +25.1 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Cyclones are a perfect 10-0.</p>

<p>On the year, Iowa State is 20-6 overall and 9-4 in Big 12 play. They have been the favorite in 18 of their 26 games, going 16-2 in those matchups. In their last game, the Cyclones lost to Houston, 73-65.</p><p>At home this season, Iowa State has an ATS record of 12-3-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cyclones have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, they are 2-1 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Iowa State games is 15-11. Today's over/under line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Iowa State offense ended with 65 points against Houston. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.8% and made 9 threes. Leading Iowa State in scoring vs. Houston was Keshon Gilbert with his 17 points. Tre King also added 13 points for the Cyclones.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Iowa State defense is giving up an average of 62.9 points per contest. The Iowa State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Houston to connect on 7 threes.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Raiders and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. Wright State is favored by -1.5 in this Horizon League conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 158.5 points.</p><h3>WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Raiders Chances on the Road</h3><p>Wright State comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 14 of their 23 games. On the road, the Raiders' record is 4-6, and they are hoping to bounce back from a loss in their last game to Youngstown State, 88-77.</p>

<p>So far this season, Wright State has gone 12-11, and their record in the Horizon League is 7-5. As the favorite, they have gone 8-6, compared to 2-5 as the underdog.</p><p>Wright State has an ATS record of 9-12 this season, including a mark of 4-6 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Raiders have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Wright State's over/under record for the season is 15-5-1 and today's line of 158.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (159.1). So far, 10 of their games have had a lower over/under line than 158.5 and their games have finished with more points than today's line in 16 games. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 176 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-0-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Wright State offense put up 77 points against Youngstown State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 6 threes. Trey Calvin is leading the team in scoring at 20 points per contest. Tanner Holden has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.5 going into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Raiders' defense holds the 315th rank in the nation, allowing 81.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Youngstown State, the Penguins finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 88 points vs. Wright State.</p><h3>Will the Norse Win at Home?</h3><p>Through 22 games, Northern Kentucky has an 11-11 record, including a 6-5 mark in Horizon League play. The Norse are coming off a loss to Youngstown State, 82-52, and they have dropped two straight games.</p>

<p>At home this season, Northern Kentucky has gone 6-2, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2. As the underdog, the Norse have gone 1-10 this season, and they are 8-1 when favored.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Kentucky has an ATS record of 5-6. At home, their ATS record is 6-2 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, their ATS mark is 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Northern Kentucky games is 11-9 and today's over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (141.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 126 points.</p><p>Against Youngstown State, the Northern Kentucky had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 72.6 points per game. They scored 52 points and posted a field goal percentage of 28.8% in the game. The team's top scorer is Marques Warrick, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.1, while Trey Robinson also carries a PPG average of 9.4 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Norse's defense is ranked 155th in the country at 71.6 points per contest. The Northern Kentucky defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed Youngstown State to connect on 7 threes.</p>

Wright State Raiders vs Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Lions and Cardinals game? Catch the action at McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Southland conference game currently have Incarnate Word as the -2 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS VS INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Incarnate Word Cardinals -2</p><p>This game will be played at McDermott Convocation Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Incarnate Word pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lions Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being 2-11 on the road this season, Texas A&M-Commerce has been the underdog in 16 of their 26 games. They are 3-13 in those games, and they are currently riding a four-game losing streak on the road.</p>

<p>Following an 86-63 loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Lions' record fell to 9-17 on the season. In Southland Conference play, they have gone 3-9, compared to 6-8 in non-conference games.</p><p>This season, Texas A&M-Commerce has an ATS record of 9-13, including a road ATS mark of 4-9. As the underdog, the Lions have gone 6-10 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, A&M-Commerce has an ATS record of 4-6.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Texas A&M-Commerce games is 8-14 and today's line of 141.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (141.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Texas A&M-Commerce offense tallied 63 points in a matchup against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.6%, and they made 7 threes. Kalen Williams is leading the team in scoring at 14.8 points per contest. Tommie Lewis has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.1 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Texas A&M-Commerce defense is giving up an average of 74.4 points per contest. So far, the Texas A&M-Commerce defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (507th).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Incarnate Word?</h3><p>Incarnate Word has been a much better team at home this season, going 3-5 compared to their 3-12 mark on the road. They have lost their last two games away from home by an average of 9.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Cardinals are 8-17, including a 3-9 record in Southland Conference play. In their last game, they lost to Northwestern State by a score of 81-61.</p><p>Incarnate Word has an ATS record of 9-13-1 this season and they are 4-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cardinals have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Incarnate Word's over/under record this season sits at 12-11 and the average scoring total in their games is 150.1 points. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 151 points.</p><p>The Incarnate Word offense is coming off a game where they scored 61 points against Northwestern State. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.7% and connected on 4 threes. Offensively, the Cardinals hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 286th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 216th in terms of percentage and 148th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Incarnate Word defense is giving up an average of 78.0 points per contest. The Incarnate Word defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 81 points and allowed Northwestern State to connect on 4 threes.</p>

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions vs Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24

<p>The Milwaukee Bucks had outstanding luck on the injury front in the playoffs going into Game 4. They were able to take advantage of some key injuries in the series against the Brooklyn Nets and then seemed to be dealt another positive hand when Trae Young came up lame in Game 4 with what we found out to be a bone bruise.</p>



<p>In Game 5, Lady Luck, the Gambling Gods, and the Swarm of Injury Bugs all exacted their revenge. Giannis Antetokounmpo needed to be helped off with a knee injury and is listed as doubtful for Thursday night’s pivotal fifth game.</p>



<p>The series is tied at 2-2 and Milwaukee is a two-point favorite to take a 3-2 lead, but the Giannis injury looms large to be sure. The total sits at 215.5 at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a>.</p>



<h2 id="h-atlanta-hawks"><strong><u>Atlanta Hawks</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Atlanta Hawks deserve a ton of credit. They could have rolled over with Trae Young hurt, trailing in the series 2-1 without their leader and chief distributor. They did not. Even before Giannis Antetokounmpo left hurt, the Hawks had opened up a 13-point lead at halftime. They really locked down defensively and shot 46% to just 34% for the Bucks.</p>



<p>It was going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach from Atlanta and that is precisely what happened. Everybody chipped in offensively and everybody gave some extra energy on the defensive side as well. As a result, the Hawks mounted a big lead and then stepped on the gas even harder in the second half, especially after Giannis left the game.</p>



<p>Things could have gotten dicey in the second half, as Milwaukee made some adjustments and shot 47%. The Hawks went ahead and poured it on offensively by shooting 62% from the field. It was the right type of performance to gain some confidence with or without Young in Game 5.</p>



<p>Veteran Lou Williams led the Hawks with 21 points and paced four players in double figures. Everybody did just a little bit more and now the series is tied. If Young can return for Game 5 after a few days off from the bone bruise, we could be looking at an Atlanta team knocking on the door of the NBA Finals at home in Game 6.</p>



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<p>It is really hard to quantify what Giannis Antetokounmpo means to the Bucks. At this point, the line has been adjusted about 5.5 points, which is probably somewhere in the middle in terms of playing at less than 100% or not playing at all. If he is officially ruled out, it makes sense that the line would go down even further. If he plays, to what capacity is he able to be effective?</p>



<p>Replacing 28.2 points per game and nearly 13 rebounds per contest is virtually impossible at&nbsp; this time of the year. The Bucks can draw solace from the fact that Atlanta did it in Game 4 with Young out, but Young had not been all that efficient of a scorer in the playoffs. Giannis was shooting over 55% from the floor for a Bucks team that has had major challenges putting the ball in the cylinder.</p>



<p>Khris Middleton had 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting. He has really had issues in these playoffs, shooting just 43% overall and just 33% on threes. If he is the go-to scorer now for the Bucks, they had better hope he finds his range in a hurry, especially because he’ll be taking a ton of contested shots.</p>



<p>Jrue Holiday will also need to step up. We could see the pace of this series increase in a bigway, as the Bucks may need to go small and maybe push the tempo a little bit more. Holiday and Middleton took 17 of the 43 shots in the second half.</p>



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<p>Man, how hard of a handicap is this game? The Hawks could be missing Trae Young and the Bucks could be missing Giannis Antetokounmpo. It seems far more likely that Giannis does miss the game, but both seem to be game-time decisions. Going over 215.5 isn’t a bad idea, though. The Bucks will need to increase the tempo and will likely end up taking a lot more threes. The Hawks may fall into the quickened pace, with or without Young.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Over 215.5</strong></p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Kings face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kings are hosting the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Kings are the favorite to win at home vs. the Oilers.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Oilers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>This season, the Oilers currently hold an overall record of 16-15-1. When playing on the road, Edmonton has a 7-9-0 record, while they are 9-6-1 at home. Their current record places them 5th in the Western Pacific division and 12th in the Western conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Edmonton has a 13-19 record. On the road they are 7-9 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is6-10. For the season, Edmonton's games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.7. Overall, the Oilers have an over/under record of 16-13-3.</p><p>Edmonton has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 5 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Oilers come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Oilers offense is 10th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the NHL.</p><p>Edmonton's leading scorer is Zach Hyman. So far, he has 20 goals which is 7th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 13 assists so far.</p><p>Los Angeles defense takes on the Oilers ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 26.7 shots per game against Los Angeles. They alsso are 6th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.81%.</p><h3>Can Los Angeles Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>So far this season, the Kings have an overall record of 20-8-4. Currently, they are 7-6-3 at home and carry a two game home win streak into the game. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Western Pacific division and 5th in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Los Angeles comes in with a 18-14 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 10-6, while their home record is 8-8. This season, Los Angeles' games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under performance of 12-19-1.</p><p>Across the Kings last three home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>Offensively, the Kings come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 8th position in the league. This year, the Kings have recorded a 14-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 5-1 record.</p><p>Los Angeles' leading goal scorer is Trevor Moore. So far this season, he has 17 goals, placing him 18th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Moore has 9 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings come into the season ranked 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 26.7 shots per game against Los Angeles. For the season, they are ranked 6th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 22 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.89%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Lions? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at The Field House in Commerce, TX. Lamar is favored by -4.5 in this Southland conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Field House at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Texas A&M-Commerce 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 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lamar Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Despite their 2-10 road record, Lamar has been the favorite in 13 of their 29 games this season, going 10-3 in those games. After losing their last two games, the Cardinals are 16-13 overall and 8-6 in Southland Conference play.</p>

<p>Most recently, Lamar lost to McNeese State by a score of 58-56. Over their last 10 games, the Cardinals have gone 4-6 on the road, compared to their season average of -6.7 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Lamar has an ATS record of 9-4. Overall, the Cardinals have an ATS mark of 16-9. Over their last three road games, Lamar has gone 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Lamar's games this season (150). So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 136 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Lamar offense ended with 56 points against McNeese State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.3% and made 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Terry Anderson, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.3, while Chris Pryor also maintains a PPG average of 11.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>At present, the Cardinals' defense is nationally ranked 223rd, allowing 74.2 points per game. Against McNeese State, the Cardinals' defense gave up 58 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, McNeese State only made 5 free-throws.</p><h3>Will the Lions Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>As an underdog this season, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 3-15, and they are 4-3 when favored. They come into this game with a record of 11-18, including a 4-6 mark at home. Their average scoring margin at home is -1.6, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 7-7 in non-conference games, and they are 4-11 in Southland Conference play. They have gone 3-12 on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is -15.9. In their last game, they defeated Houston Christian by a score of 98-85.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas A&M-Commerce has an ATS record of 7-11 this season. However, their ATS record as the underdog over their last 10 games is 4-6. At home, the Lions are 6-4 vs. the spread this year and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Commerce's games this season (141.2). Their over/under record for the season is 11-14 and their games have averaged 145 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 161 points.</p><p>The Texas A&M-Commerce offense is coming off a game in which they scored 98 points vs. Houston Christian. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.6% while connecting on 6 threes. The Texas A&M-Commerce offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 28.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 32% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far, the Lions' defense is ranked 244th in the country at 75.0 points per contest. So far, the Texas A&M-Commerce defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.9 times per game (492nd).</p>

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