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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Stags versus the Red Foxes? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Marist as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>FAIRFIELD STAGS VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marist Red Foxes -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCann Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARIST RED FOXES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Red Foxes.</li><li>Not only will Marist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Poughkeepsie Possible for the Stags?</h3><p>Fairfield improved to 5-9 on the season with a 68-64 win over Iona on Friday. The Stags, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Fairfield led 34-30 at halftime and matched Iona’s 34 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Fairfield's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 58.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 threes in 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 84.2% of their shots, going 16 for 19.</p> <p>Deon Perry led the way with 22 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 70% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Adam Njie Jr. added 18 points, and James Patterson contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds. Michael Rogan chipped in 11 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Fairfield gave up 64 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 58% (17/29) of their attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fairfield's defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they made 6 of 19 three-pointers. The Stags also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 attempts, an 84% success rate. Fairfield limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Red Foxes Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Marist improved to 11-2 on the season with a 69-62 win over Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Red Foxes, who were -1 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Marist led 30-19 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own. The total points for the game were 131, falling under the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Marist put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (19/38) and hit 30% from beyond the arc (6/20). At the free-throw line, they shot 68.4% (13/19) and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 14 assists as a team.</p> <p>Josh Pascarelli led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three (2/4). Elijah Lewis added 19 points and 4 assists, also hitting 2/4 from deep. Khaden Bennett contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes for a 66.7% shooting percentage from long range.</p><p>Marist's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 43% on 25 of 58 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 38 shots to fall, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marist gave up 6 of 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 68% success rate. Marist allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 162.5 points, and Florida Atlantic is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. UAB.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Blazers Ready for a Win at Boca Raton?</h3><h3>UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UAB improved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-69 home win over Tulane on Tuesday, January 7th. The Blazers, who entered the game as -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>UAB led 46-38 at halftime and outscored Tulane 35-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 150, falling short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>UAB's offense put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They hit 36% of their threes, going 9-for-25, and connected on 54.8% of their two-point attempts, finishing 23-for-42 inside the arc.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg was a standout, shooting 11-for-13 overall and 1-for-1 from three, while also grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists. The Blazers recorded 20 assists as a team and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>UAB's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 25 threes, shooting 36%. UAB also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8, shooting 66%. UAB allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Florida Atlantic Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Florida Atlantic improved to 8-7 on the season with a 75-64 road win over Charlotte on Wednesday. The Owls entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>FAU led 35-30 at halftime and added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 34. The game’s total points ended at 139, below the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Baba Miller led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8-for-11 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Tre Carroll added 15 points and 9 rebounds, and Jaehshon Thomas, Giancarlo Rosado, and Niccolo Moretti each contributed 14 points.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (24/57). They allowed 47% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent making 18 of 38 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Florida Atlantic's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. The opponent also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 10 of 18 shots (55%). Florida Atlantic gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 6:00 ET, the Pacers will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in an Eastern Central division matchup. The Cavs are currently favored by 9 points and have a record of 33-4, while the Pacers are 21-18 and have won 5 straight.</p>

<p>This game can be seen on FDSO and will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -9</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-126 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pacers Chances on the Road</h3><p>Indiana improved to 21-18 on the season with a 108-96 win over Golden State on Friday. The Pacers were favored by 11 points at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 204 points fell well short of the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 10-0 run early in the game helped them take control, and they extended their lead to 80-70 heading into the 4th quarter. The Pacers outscored the Warriors 28-26 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Warriors, the Pacers shot 52.4% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 33.3% rate. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 25 points each, with Haliburton adding 10 assists and connecting on 2 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Bennedict Mathurin contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 37.5% from deep. Mathurin was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 10 points, while Siakam added 9 in the final period.</p><p>The Pacers put together a strong defensive effort on Friday, holding the Warriors to just 96 points. Indiana allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up only 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Pacers limited Golden State to 41% shooting from the field, including a 26% mark from three-point range, with the Warriors hitting just 10 threes. Indiana also sent the Warriors to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Pacers finished with 8 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>On Thursday, the Cavaliers improved to 33-4 with a 132-126 win over the Raptors at home. Cleveland was favored by 13.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 258 exceeded the over/under line of 234.5.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by Toronto early in the game, Cleveland responded by winning the 2nd quarter 34-28. The Raptors took the 3rd quarter 42-37, but the Cavs closed the game strong, outscoring Toronto 34-23 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Darius Garland's 40-point, 9-assist performance led the Cavaliers to a 132-126 win over the Raptors, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Evan Mobley added 21 points and 11 rebounds, also shooting 63.6% and making 3 threes at 60%, while Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 88.9% of his shots.</p> <p>The Cavs connected on 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep and 52.8% overall. Garland scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Caris LeVert added 9 of his 18 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 126 points, the Cavaliers managed to pull off a win against the Raptors on Thursday. Cleveland's defense struggled in the 3rd quarter, allowing 42 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points. Overall, the Cavaliers allowed the Raptors to shoot 59% from the field.</p> <p>Cleveland also had trouble defending the three, with Toronto hitting 14 threes at a 45% clip. The Cavaliers did limit the Raptors' trips to the free-throw line, where they went 6/13. Defensively, Cleveland recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Catamounts? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, NC. Mercer is favored by -5.5 in this Southern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 151.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Carolina Catamounts +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ramsey Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Western Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mercer Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bears fell to 7-8 on the season after a 70-68 home loss to East Tennessee State on Wednesday. Mercer, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Mercer trailed 40-32 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 30 points while scoring 36 of their own. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Mercer's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.7% of their attempts, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, dishing out 13 assists as a team.</p> <p>Quimari Peterson led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, shooting 56.2% overall and 42.9% from deep. Jaden Seymour and Alex Holt both shot 60.0% from the field, with Seymour hitting 3 of 5 threes and Holt contributing 9 rebounds. Ahmad Robinson added 7 assists, despite shooting just 20.0% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Mercer’s defensive efforts, they gave up 70 points on 43% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 16 of their 35 two-point attempts, shooting 45% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercer allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, with the other team shooting 38%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 57%. Mercer gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Catamounts Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Western Carolina dropped to 1-11 on the season after a 77-69 road loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Catamounts were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game, so while the loss was another setback, they did manage to cover the spread.</p> <p>Western Carolina trailed 48-37 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 32. The total points for the game ended at 146, just over the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Western Carolina struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.9% overall and 25.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 39 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, but they were solid at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 attempts for 86.7%.</p> <p>Bernard Pelote led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.4% from the field. Kyler Filewich contributed 16 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall. Justin Bailey hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the other team hitting 18 of 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's opponents made 10 of 26 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 61%.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Kraken and Red Wings face off at 3:00 ET on NHLN. The Red Wings are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>The Red Wings 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 Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 18-22-3 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, giving up both goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>Going into the game as underdogs, the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.</p><p>Seattle's offense was shut out in their recent 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.</p> <p>Seattle was unable to find the net in any period, and none of their players scored or recorded an assist. The team also failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage in Seattle's last game, but the Kraken's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The first came just 3:23 into the game, and the second was a power-play goal at the 10:03 mark. Seattle's defense finished with 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Will the Red Wings Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved above .500, bringing their record to 19-18-4. Detroit, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>After giving up a short-handed goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both goals for Detroit.</p><p>Detroit's offense was quiet in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, managing just 2 goals, both of which came on power plays in the second period. Dylan Larkin was the lone scorer for the Red Wings, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season.</p> <p>Detroit took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Larkin's first goal came 7:49 into the second period, followed by his second at the 14:38 mark. The Red Wings picked up 3 assists, with Lucas Raymond earning his 10th of the season.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 of the first period, but they shut down Buffalo the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Flames and Bulldogs face off at 3:00 ET on ESPNU. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. The over/under for this Conference USA conference contest is set at 131.5 points, with the Bulldogs being the favored team playing at home against the Flames.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -3</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas Assembly Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Flames Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After losing three straight games, Liberty will look to get back on track as they head on the road to take on Louisiana Tech. So far this season, the Flames have gone 11-6, including an 0-2 mark in Conference USA play.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Liberty has gone 0-2 this season, compared to an 8-4 record as the favorite. On the road, the Flames have gone 4-6 over their last ten games, including a 1-2 mark this season.</p><p>Liberty has an overall ATS record of 8-6 this season, including a 1-2 mark vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Flames have gone just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Liberty's games is 5-8-1. Today's over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.6) and lower than the average scoring total in their games (138.5). In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-2.</p><p>Against Jacksonville State, the Liberty had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.1 points per game. They scored 51 points and posted a field goal percentage of 34% in the game. Kaden Metheny was the leading scorer for the Flames, putting up 15 points. In addition, Kyle Rode contributed 12 points.</p><p>This season, the Liberty defense has been impressive, holding the 10th position in the country while permitting an average of 61.8 points per contest. Liberty's three-point defense is currently 17th in the country at 4.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.2% of their shots vs. Liberty.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>After 17 games, Louisiana Tech has an 11-6 record, including a 1-1 mark in Conference USA action. The Bulldogs have been a much better team at home, going 5-0 compared to their 3-6 record on the road.</p>

<p>Coming off a 60-52 win over Middle Tennessee, Louisiana Tech has been on fire at home, going 9-1 in their last 10 games at home. They have also won their last five games overall.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Louisiana Tech has gone 5-4 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 3-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs are 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Louisiana Tech's games this season (138.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>The Louisiana Tech offense is coming off a game in which they scored 60 points vs. Middle Tennessee. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.5% while connecting on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Bulldogs was Daniel Batcho with 16 points, while Tahlik Chavez also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 30th, allowing 63.9 points per game. Louisiana Tech will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Middle Tennessee to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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