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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Spartans game? Catch the action at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Southern conference game currently have UNCG as the -17 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132 points.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +17</p><p>This game will be played at First Horizon Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have UNCG winning straight-up, we like Citadel at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Greensboro Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs dropped to 1-10 on the season after a 70-52 loss to East Tennessee State on Saturday. Citadel, who entered the game as +16 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Trailing 36-22 at halftime, Citadel scored 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34. The combined points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>The Citadel Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 38.8% shooting from the field. They connected on only 27.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 5 of 18 from deep, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 44.9%.</p> <p>Jaden Seymour led the way with 15 points, despite shooting 38.5% overall. Cam Glover added 13 points, knocking down 40% of his threes, and John Buggs III chipped in 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, Citadel's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 17 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Citadel's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 attempts for 66%.</p><h3>Will UNCG Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>UNCG dropped to 7-7 on the season after a 76-69 road loss to Samford on Saturday, January 11th. The Spartans entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNCG trailed 36-28 at halftime but managed to score 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Despite the strong 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG put up 69 points, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, going 7-for-18, and hit 72% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Trey Fort led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8%, while Donovan Atwell added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Rylan Jones contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Riley Allenspach was efficient, shooting 75% from the field in 15 minutes.</p><p>UNCG's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 57% shooting, with their opponents hitting 16 of 28 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNCG's defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 shots, shooting 73%.</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs UNCG Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Purple Eagles and Golden Griffins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Griffins are hosting the game at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Niagara is favored by -1.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup the against Canisius. The over/under for the game is set at 143 points.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Golden Griffins.</li><li>Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Purple Eagles Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>On the season, Niagara has a record of 14-11, and they have won two straight games. In road games, the Purple Eagles are 9-4, and they have won eight straight games away from home. So far, they have gone 10-5 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>In their last game, Niagara beat Quinnipiac by a score of 80-66. Over their last three road games, the Purple Eagles are 3-0, and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>On the season, Niagara has an ATS record of 16-8 and they are 12-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Purple Eagles have gone 5-5 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Niagara is 5-5 and their ATS mark vs. the spread on the road this year is 3-0.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Niagara games sits at 14-9-1. On average, their games have finished with 146.7 points, while today's line of 143 is higher than the average OU line in their games (139.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>The Niagara offense is coming off a game in which they scored 80 points vs. Quinnipiac. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.1% while connecting on 9 threes. The team's scoring leader is Ahmad Henderson II, who holds an average of 13 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Braxton Bayless is averaging 11.4 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Purple Eagles' defense holds the 200th rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. Against Quinnipiac, the Purple Eagles' defense gave up 66 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Quinnipiac only made 7 free-throws.</p><h3>Are Canisius Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Canisius has been much better at home this season, going 5-3 compared to 4-12 on the road. They have been even better at home recently, going 7-3 in their last 10 games. So far, they have been the underdog in 16 of their 25 games, going 4-12 in those matchups.</p>

<p>After a 73-64 win over Siena, Canisius comes into this game with a 10-15 record, including a 5-10 mark in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. They have gone 5-5 in non-conference games this season.</p><p>Against the spread, Canisius has gone 10-14 this season. At home, their ATS record is 4-4. As the underdog, the Golden Griffins have a record vs. the spread of 6-10. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Canisius is just 2-8 ATS.</p><p>This season, Canisius games have an over/under record of 11-13 and today's line of 143 is very close to their average over/under line of 144.2. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 137 points.</p><p>The Canisius offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Siena. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.9% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Tre Dinkins with 22 points. Frank Mitchell also added 12 points for the Golden Griffins.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Griffins' defense holds the 224th rank in the nation, allowing 73.8 points per game. Canisius will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Siena to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Peacocks and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, MD, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest is set at 129.5 points, with Mount St. Mary's being favored by -2.5 at home against Saint Peter's.</p><h3>SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS VS MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Knott Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Mount St. Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Peacocks Win in Emmitsburg?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, Saint Peter's is 13-11 overall and 9-6 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference games. On the road, the Peacocks are 7-7 this season, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games.</p>

<p>So far, Saint Peter's has been an underdog in 12 of their 24 games, and they have gone 4-8 in those games. The Peacocks' average scoring margin on the road this season is -0.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Saint Peter's has gone 7-5 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Peacocks have a solid ATS mark of 6-4. On the road, their ATS record is 9-5 this year and 7-3 over their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Saint Peter's games is 9-14 and today's line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (130.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 121 points compared to their season average of 127.7 points per game.</p><p>The Saint Peter's offense is coming off a game in which they scored 59 points vs. Iona. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.9% while connecting on 6 threes. Offensively, the Peacocks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, placing them 392nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 326th in terms of percentage and 321st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Peacocks' defense is ranked 14th in the country at 63.6 points per contest. Against Iona in their most recent game, the Saint Peter's defense gave up a total of 53 points while allowing Iona to hit 31% of their shots.</p><h3>Do the Mountaineers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they host Saint Peter's on Thursday. The Mountaineers are 11-15 overall this season, including a 7-3 record at home.</p>

<p>On the year, Mount St. Mary's has been favored in 14 games, going 9-5 in those contests. They are coming off a 94-80 loss to Fairfield and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's has an ATS record of 10-15-1 this season and is 5-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountaineers are 3-6-1 vs. the spread and they are 0-5 in their last 5 games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Mount St. Mary's games is 16-10. Today's over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 80 points vs. Fairfield. This figure is more than their season average of 72.7 points per game. Dakota Leffew is leading the team in scoring at 17.4 points per contest. Deshayne Montgomery has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.3 going into the game.</p><p>The Mountaineers' defense is presently ranked 161st nationally, allowing an average of 71.4 points per contest. The Mount St. Mary's defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 94 points and allowed Fairfield to connect on 18 threes.</p>

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Wildcats. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Arizona is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Washington State.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKale Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Washington State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington State Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 27th game of the season, Washington State currently holds a 20-6 overall record. Over the course of their last ten road games, including those from last year, Washington State has gone 6-4. As of now, Washington State has a winning ATS record, sitting at 14-11-1. In their most recent five games, they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 26 games, Washington State has an over/under record of 12-14-0, with their games averaging a combined 142 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Cougars' games have averaged 139 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The Washington State offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Stanford. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.2% and connected on 9 threes. Leading Washington State in scoring vs. Stanford was Jaylen Wells with his 15 points. Isaac Jones also added 15 points for the Cougars.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Washington State defense is giving up an average of 66.5 points per contest. So far, the Washington State defense is giving up an average of 7.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10 times per game (407th).</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After their most recent game, a 105-60 win over Arizona State, Arizona's record now stands at 20-5. This season, the Wildcats have a 6-5 record on the road and are undefeated at home with a mark of 14-0. As of today's game, Arizona has a 17-8 record against the spread for the season. In their last ten games, Arizona is 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 25 games, Arizona has an over/under record of 13-11-1 with their games averaging a combined 163.6 points per game so far. Looking at the Wildcats' last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with their games averaging 182 points per game.</p><p>The Arizona offense is coming off a game where they scored 105 points against Arizona State. They posted a field goal percentage of 57.1% and connected on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Wildcats was Jaden Bradley with 21 points, while Oumar Ballo also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Arizona defense is giving up an average of 72.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Arizona State, the Sun Devils finished with a field goal percentage of 57% and a total of 60 points vs. Arizona.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>The Huskies and Sun Devils are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Sun Devils will host the game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. In this Pac-12 matchup, Washington is favored bt -2.5 vs. Arizona State. The over/under for the game is 153.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Huskies Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>At the start of their 27th game, Washington has a record of 14-12 and will face Arizona State. While playing away from home, the Huskies have gone 3-6 this season, as opposed to their 11-6 record at home. As of today's game, Washington holds a 14-12 record against the spread. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 ATS.</p><p>After 26 games, Washington has an over/under record of 14-12-0, with their games averaging a combined 157.3 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Huskies' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 144 points per game.</p><p>Washington's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against California. They had an overall field goal percentage of 44.3% and made 9/16 free throws. On the offensive front, the Huskies have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 66th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 184th in terms of percentage and 179th in three-pointers made.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Washington is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 76.5 points per game (278th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Arizona State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.2%.</p><h3>Can Arizona State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Arizona State is getting ready for their 27th game of the season, holding a 13-13 record. In road games, the Sun Devils have a 3-8 record, while they are 10-5 at home. As of today's game, Arizona State holds an 11-15 ATS record. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they have gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Arizona State comes in with an over/under record of 14-12-0 through 26 games, with their games averaging a combined 143 points per game so far. The Sun Devils' last five games have finished with a combined 153 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Arizona State offense put up 60 points against Arizona. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.2% and made 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Frankie Collins, who is averaging 13.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Jose Perez also maintains a PPG average of 12.9 heading into game.</p><p>At present, the Sun Devils' defense is nationally ranked 208th, allowing 73.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Arizona, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 57% and a total of 105 points vs. Arizona State.</p>

Washington Huskies vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Buckeyes and Badgers game? Catch the action at Kohl Center in Madison, WI, as the Badgers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on PEAC. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored by -6.5 vs. Ohio State in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kohl Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Badgers.</li><li>Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Ohio State Stun the Crowd at Kohl Center?</h3><p>Ohio State’s season record dropped to 10-6 after a narrow 73-71 home loss to Oregon on Thursday. The Buckeyes, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Ohio State led 32-27 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 39. Defensive lapses after the break were a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Ohio State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They connected on 16 of 19 free throws for an 84.2% mark, while their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%.</p> <p>Jackson Shelstad led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Nate Bittle added 21 points and 8 rebounds, making 4 of 8 from deep, and Bruce Thornton contributed 20 points, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Ohio State's defense gave up 73 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of their 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 shots, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Buckeyes' opponents shot 38%, making 7 of 18 attempts. Ohio State also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. The Buckeyes gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Wisconsin Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Wisconsin improved to 13-3 on the season with an 80-59 win over Minnesota on Friday. The Badgers were -13 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>After a tight first half, where Wisconsin led 30-29, they dominated the second half, outscoring Minnesota 50-30. The game’s total points ended at 139, just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Wisconsin put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19-for-24 from the line.</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the Badgers with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Steven Crowl added 18 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 2-for-2 from three. John Tonje contributed 16 points, and Kamari McGee chipped in 15, knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense held their opponent to 59 points, even though they shot 43% from the field, making 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 48% of their shots, going 14/29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wisconsin allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting clip. The opponent also hit 19 of 24 free throws, shooting 79% from the line. Wisconsin gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Let’s go ahead and get this out of the way early. The bowl officials did Chris Petersen dirty. The Washington Huskies head coach will face the Boise State Broncos in his final game on the sidelines in the Las Vegas Bowl. The storylines write themselves and the intrigue will draw a lot of ratings, but Petersen’s career, at least for the time being, will end with a win or a loss against the team that he took to new levels in the mid-to-late 2000s.

Petersen was fortunate to inherit a talent-rich program from Dan Hawkins and Dirk Koetter, but Boise State had that epic Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma in his first bowl appearance with the Broncos. Continued success followed with wins over major programs like TCU, Utah, Arizona State, and, ironically, Washington in bowl games.

This was already going to be a difficult and emotional game for Petersen irrespective of the opponent. It just so happens to be the he got his head coaching start with after five seasons as an offensive coordinator.

The Boise State players are far enough removed from the situation for it not to bother them a whole lot. Obviously they know the history of what Petersen did for Boise State football, but none of those guys are his recruits, though some of them may very well have gone to Boise State because of what Petersen accomplished to put the program on a pedestal that few Group of Five teams can live up to.

Washington is -3.5 with a total of 49.5 in the Las Vegas Bowl. The line opened -3 and has been bet up as a result of some early Washington support. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake has already assumed most of the head coaching duties and will officially get the job when the final horn sounds in the December 21 bowl game.

From a handicapping standpoint, Washington was going to be a play-on team in the bowl game without question....until the answer to “Who is Washington playing?” became Boise State. The Huskies players are sure to want to send their coach off with a win, but the task at hand certainly got tougher drawing a highly motivated Boise State team. The recruiting grounds in Washington are sought after by both programs, among other reasons to be amped for this one.

While an unfair pairing, Washington has only itself to blame in a lot of respects. This should not have been a 7-5 football team in the regular season. Washington lost five conference games for the first time since 2015 when Petersen was still trying to build up the program. The Huskies don’t belong in the Las Vegas Bowl. Not after playing in the Rose, Fiesta, and Peach the last three years. This is a team that won 32 games from 2016-18, including two conference championships. It ends with something of a whimper with this bowl placement.

Jacob Eason has been good, but not great, since transferring from Georgia. He completed about 64% of his tosses with a 22/8 TD/INT ratio. Eason isn’t the problem. Neither is leading rusher Salvon Ahmed, who has exactly 1,000 yards. Hunter Bryant and Aaron Fuller have had fine seasons.

It has been Lake’s defense. Enormous losses, particularly in the secondary, over the last two seasons took Washington’s defense down to levels we haven’t seen in quite some time. Normally, 30th in yards per play allowed wouldn’t sound bad. Allowing 5.15 YPP wouldn’t sound bad. But this is Washington. The Huskies were 11th last season at 4.67, tied for third at 4.42 in 2017, fourth at 4.61 in 2016, and 23rd in 2015 at 4.90. The Huskies have allowed over five yards per play for the first time since 2014. Coming in 61st in YPP didn’t help matters either.

The Broncos managed 6.15 yards per play, which was good for 42nd, but, as we know, the Mountain West is not known for defense. Boise State played the 86th-ranked schedule. Washington played the 42nd-ranked schedule. Boise State’s defense bounced back from allowing 5.6 yards per play last season to allow 5.23 this season, but it was also kind of a down year for offense in the Mountain West. In Boise State’s only Power Five test of the season, the Broncos allowed 6.87 YPP to Florida State. That was a late August game in the sauna that is Tallahassee in the summertime.

This is a hard handicap. There are so many layers to this game. Washington has the Power Five pedigree and has played a better schedule. Boise State recruits so well that the talent gap isn’t overwhelming and Bryan Harsin has been a good bowl coach. Boise State also missed out on last year’s bowl game appearance because the First Responder Bowl was cancelled due to unsafe conditions.

Washington was +0.75 YPP against a tougher schedule than Boise, who was +0.92 in the YPP diff department. Factor in Petersen’s last game and it’s hard to see Washington losing this one. Now that the line has gone to 3.5, it is tough, especially if you have a take on the total. The total is fairly low at 49.5 for a college game. If you think it will be a low-scoring environment, that hook could matter. If you think it will be a higher-scoring game, you have to decide which team that helps more.

Ultimately, Washington -3.5 is the lean here and the lean on the total is the over, as Lake will be a bit distracted with the recruiting process and Boise State’s defense has been facing patsies most of the year.

<strong>Lean: Washington -3.5</strong>

<strong>Lean: Over 49.5</strong>

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