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<p>At 10:00 ET, the 10th-ranked Warriors (-1073) will take on the 14th-ranked Trail Blazers (+679) at Moda Center. Golden State is favored by 14 points and has won two straight games, while Portland has dropped two in a row.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +14</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-105 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Stand a Chance in Portland?</h3><p>In their last two games, the Warriors have covered the spread as the favorite. Overall, they are 35-17 as the favorite this season and have gone 26-26 ATS as the favorite. As the favorite, they have won their last two games straight up.</p>

<p>Golden State's O/U record for the season is 39-39-1, and their last two games have gone over the line. This season, their games have averaged 233.5 points per game, compared to today's O/U line of 222.5.</p>

<p>Against the Western Conference, the Warriors are 24-25 and are currently in 10th place in the West. In the Pacific Division, they are 7-9 and are 5th in the division.</p>

<p>Golden State's last game was a 134-120 win over the Lakers. They were favored by 2 points and are now 44-35 for the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 10th place.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Warriors have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA in scoring at 118 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 118.5 points, which is 2nd in the league.</p>

<p>Golden State has been a three-point shooting team this season, as they are 2nd in the league in three-point makes at 14.8 per game. In terms of pace, the Warriors are 11th in the NBA at 99.5 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Warriors are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 27th in free throw attempts per game at 20. In terms of assists, Golden State is 4th in the league at 29.3 per game.</p><p>At present, the Warriors' defense is ranked 18th, allowing 115.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Warriors' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.0% and allowing 35.8% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Will Portland Win at Home?</h3><p>In games where the Trail Blazers have been the underdog this season, the average scoring margin is -8.9 points per game. As the underdog, they have gone 20-53 straight up and 37-35 against the spread.</p>

<p>As for their ATS record at home, the Trail Blazers are 17-21 this season. They have covered the spread in their last three home games and have an average scoring differential of -6.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Portland is 38-40 this season and they have lost their last two games as the underdog. Today, they are 14-point underdogs against the Warriors.</p>

<p>The Trail Blazers' O/U record for the season is 38-40-1, and their games have averaged 222.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Pelicans by a score of 110-100. They were 14.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 214.</p>

<p>Portland is currently in 14th place in the Western Conference with a record of 21-58. In the Western Conference, they are 8-41 and 1-15 against other teams in their division.</p><p>At 106.8 points per game, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the NBA in scoring. They have been held below the league average in 75.9% of their games this season. Portland is 28th in scoring at home, averaging 108.5 points per game.</p>

<p>From the field, the Trail Blazers are shooting 44%, which is 29th in the league. They are 30th in true shooting percentage and have made just 35% of their three-point attempts.</p>

<p>Portland is 17th in pace this season, averaging 97.5 possessions per game. In terms of assists, the Trail Blazers are last in the NBA at 23.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Trail Blazers' defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 115.5 points per game. Portland's defense is currently forcing 14.5 turnovers per game, which is 27th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 27th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Dragons and Stags game? Catch the action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138 points, with Fairfield being favored by -1 over Drexel.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags -1</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dragons Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Drexel dropped a close one to La Salle, 71-68, on Saturday. The Dragons were +4 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 139, just over the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Drexel found themselves down 43-31 at halftime but tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring La Salle 37-28. Despite the stronger finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Drexel put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with two-point shooting at 51.1% (23/45) and three-point shooting at 31.6% (6/19). They struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 11 attempts for 36.4%.</p> <p>Jahlil White led the way with 19 points, shooting 77.8% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Jason Drake and Demetrius Lilley each added 18 points, with Drake connecting on 3 of 4 threes and Lilley grabbing 11 rebounds. Corey McKeithan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, while Victor Panov chipped in 15 points on 70% shooting.</p><p>Even with Drexel's defense allowing 71 points, they did manage to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to 31%, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, Drexel couldn't capitalize on their opponent's struggles from the free-throw line, where they shot only 36% (4/11).</p> <p>Drexel gave up 23 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate. They also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairfield picked up a 62-56 road win over New Hampshire on Tuesday, November 12th. The Stags entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points for the game were 118, well below the O/U line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>Fairfield led 38-30 at halftime but managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 26. Despite the close 2nd half, they held on for the win.</p><p>Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%. They managed only 3 made threes on 16 attempts, while hitting 73.3% of their free throws, going 11-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Anthony McComb III led the Stags with 17 points, shooting 6-for-14 overall and 1-for-5 from deep. Jamie Bergens added 12 points, connecting on 2 of 3 three-point attempts, while Peyton Smith contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 4-for-7 from the field.</p><p>Fairfield's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They gave up 16 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 47% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fairfield's defense was even more effective, limiting their opponent to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 12 shots, an 80% rate. Fairfield allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>The Mountain Hawks and Raiders are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Raiders will host the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Colgate is favored by -6.5 vs. Lehigh in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Colgate winning straight-up, we like Lehigh at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lehigh Stun the Crowd at Cotterell Court?</h3><p>Lehigh will be the underdog in this game, as they are getting 6.5 points. They have gone 3-11 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>Lehigh has been playing well on the road, as they have won their last four games away from home. They have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Lehigh has been an excellent team to bet on this season, going 18-8-1 against the spread. Their ATS record is even better on the road, where they are 13-3-1 this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mountain Hawks have an impressive 8-1-1 mark vs. the spread. In their most recent road games, Lehigh is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record currently sits at 13-14 this season, and today's line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142.6). Over their last five games, the average scoring total is 136 points. So far this year, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>In their latest game, Lehigh offense put up 76 points against Lafayette. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.8% and made 13 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Burke Chebuhar with 22 points. Tyler Whitney-Sidney also added 19 points for the Mountain Hawks.</p><p>In terms of defense, Lehigh is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 70.9 points per game. The Lehigh defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 61 points and allowed Lafayette to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Can the Raiders Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Colgate will look to extend their four-game win streak as they host Lehigh. So far this season, the Raiders have gone 13-3 at home, and they are 23-3 when favored. Their average scoring margin at home is +11.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Most recently, Colgate defeated Bucknell by a score of 68-65. Over their last ten games at home, they have gone 8-2, and their record over their last five home games is 4-1.</p><p>Colgate has been a subpar team vs. the spread this season, going just 15-16-2. At home, their ATS record is an even 8-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Raiders are just 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Colgate has failed to cover the spread each time.</p><p>Colgate's over/under record for the season sits at 12-20-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 134.2 points, which is lower than the average OU line of 139.3. Today's over/under line is 133.5, and 17 of their games have finished with less points than that. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total is 133 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Colgate offense tallied 68 points in a matchup against Bucknell. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.8%, and they made 5 threes. For the season, the Colgate offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 330th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>At present, the Raiders' defense is nationally ranked 15th, allowing 63.5 points per game. Colgate will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Bucknell to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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