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<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Jets face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets are hosting the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Jets are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Jets winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>The Jets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Anaheim Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 15-17-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another in the second before getting on the board in the third. Brock McGinn scored at 9:44 in the third period, and Mason McTavish added a goal with just 4 seconds left.</p><p>Anaheim's offense fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish also netted his second, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. They recorded 16 offensive giveaways and finished with a total of three assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up four goals to the Blackhawks. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits. The Ducks will need to be better early in games, as they gave up the first three goals to Chicago, including two on the power play.</p><h3>Does Winnipeg Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 27-11-1 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 11 goals easily surpassing the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied to score seven straight goals. Seven different players contributed to the scoring, with two of Winnipeg’s goals coming with an empty net.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with seven different players finding the net. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his third goal of the season, while Logan Stanley added his first. Alex Iafallo scored on the power play, his first goal of the year, and Dylan Samberg netted his third. Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his ninth goal on an empty net, and Cole Perfetti added his fourth, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets recorded 34 shots on goal and had 10 assists. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the season. Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark Scheifele each added an assist, giving them 9 and 10 assists, respectively. Winnipeg's offense also had 7 giveaways in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Jets will look to improve after giving up the first two goals and allowing the Lightning to tie the game at 4-4 in the third period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

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<p>On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, the Timberwolves and Nuggets will kick off their first-round series at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets are the 4.5-point favorites on the point spread and are -186 on the money line. The Timberwolves are +153, and the over/under line is 208.5. TNT is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, May 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-112 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><p>Minnesota picked up a 122-116 win over the Suns to close out their series in four games. The Timberwolves picked up the series-clinching win on the road. The win allowed them to close out the series 4-0.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who finished with 40 points. Edwards also added six rebounds and nine rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, Minnesota hit 15 threes and shot 41.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>The Nuggets are coming off a 108-106 win over the Lakers and won the series in five games. Denver closed out the series at home and picked up their fourth win of the series. The combined total of 214 points was just below the over/under line of 216.5 points.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray's 32 points and five threes. As a team, Denver made 16 threes and shot 42.1% from beyond the arc. Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points and also made five threes. Nikola Jokic had a big game on the glass, pulling down 20 rebounds to go along with 25 points and nine assists.</p><h3>Will the Timberwolves Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Minnesota has won four straight games and is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. In non-conference play, they are 19-11 compared to 37-15 against the West.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 44-41 this season, including going 24-18 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last four games and are 11-10 as underdogs on the moneyline.</p>

<p>This season, Minnesota has been the underdog in 21 of their 82 games and has a record of 13-8 ATS in those games. Today, they are getting 4.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>In Minnesota's last game, they beat the Suns by a score of 122-116. The O/U line for that game was 213, and the Timberwolves were 1-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, Minnesota has an average over/under line of 220.6 and their games have averaged 219.6 points. The team's O/U record for the season is 45-41.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA's 18th ranked scoring offense, at 113 points per game. On the road, they have been a little better, averaging 114.4 points per contest. The Timberwolves are 8th in field goal percentage, at 48%, and are 3rd in three-point shooting, at 38%.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.4 points per game over his last five games, hitting 50.6% of his shots from the field in that stretch. He also averaged 5.8 assists in those games. Rudy Gobert is averaging 12.9 rebounds this season and 16.2 points over his last five games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 17.4 points in his last five games, while hitting 47.6% of his threes.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the NBA, allowing just 106.4 points per game. They have been just as good on the road, giving up 109.5 points per contest, which is good for 3rd in the league.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 76.8% of games vs. Minnesota. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 4th in the NBA, allowing opponents to make just 11.3 threes per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have given up 107.6 points per contest, which is 10th in the league during that span. In terms of field goal percentage, they have been the best in the NBA this season.</p><h3>Can the Nuggets Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Nuggets are 4.5-point favorites against the Timberwolves today. In their last game, they were also favored and won by a score of 108-106 against the Lakers. The Nuggets' ATS record this season is 40-45, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 35-50-2, and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is 208.5, and all of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Nuggets are currently in 2nd place with a record of 57-25. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 33-19 and 24-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nuggets have an average scoring differential of +9.5 points per game. This season, they are 36-8 at home, and they have won seven straight games at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Nuggets are 56-20 this season, and they have gone 34-40 ATS as the favorite. Their straight-up record as the favorite is 34-40, and they have an average scoring differential of +6.2 points per game. Their ATS record as the favorite is 6-5.</p><p>Overall, the Nuggets are 13th in scoring this season, at 114.9 points per game. At home, they are 10th in the league, averaging 117.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nuggets are 4th in the league, but they are near the bottom of the league in both three-pointers and free throws made. Denver is also one of the slower-paced teams in the league.</p>

<p>Nikola Jokic has been carrying the Nuggets' offense of late, averaging 28.2 points and 16.2 rebounds in his last five games. Over this stretch, he also averaged 9.8 assists. Michael Porter Jr. has been shooting the ball well of late, hitting 48.8% of his threes and averaging 22.8 points per game. Jamal Murray is averaging 23.6 points and 7.2 assists in his last five games but has hit just 40% of his shots from the field.</p><p>So far this season, the Nuggets have been a solid defensive team, ranking 6th in the NBA in points allowed at 109.4 per game. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.1% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd best in the league.</p>

<p>Denver has also been able to limit opponents' field goal percentage, as they currently sit 7th in the NBA in that category at 46.5%. They have been successful at protecting the rim, ranking 11th in the NBA in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Nuggets' defense has been even better. During that stretch, they have allowed just 106.4 points per game, which is 9th best in the NBA. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 29.8% from deep.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/4/24

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<p>The Owls and Mean Green are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Mean Green will host the game at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 125.5 points, and North Texas is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. Rice.</p><h3>RICE OWLS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rice Owls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Rice at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Owls Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Rice improved to 11-3 on the season with a 68-55 win over Charlotte on Saturday. Playing at home, the Owls entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rice led 31-25 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Rice put up 68 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field and hitting 6 of 19 from beyond the arc for a 31.6% rate. They were efficient from the free-throw line, knocking down 87.5% of their attempts (14/16).</p> <p>Nik Graves led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (4/8). Kellen Amos was perfect from the field, going 3/3 for 12 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 55 points, Rice allowed their opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Owls' defense conceded 18 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rice held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. The Owls also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they hit 14 shots, an 87% free-throw percentage. Rice gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Mean Green Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas fell to 8-4 on the season after a 68-64 road loss to Memphis on Sunday. The Mean Green entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>North Texas trailed 33-32 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 136.5 over/under line.</p><p>North Texas put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with a strong 54.5% on two-pointers but just 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 18 threes. They connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points, hitting 11 of 14 shots overall and going 3 for 3 from three-point range. Moulaye Sissoko was also efficient, making 7 of 8 shots for 17 points, while Dain Dainja added 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting.</p><p>North Texas struggled defensively, giving up 68 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Mean Green had difficulty containing two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 61% of their attempts (19/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Texas allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws (71%). North Texas did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

Rice Owls vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Cavaliers and Golden Bears are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Bears will host the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 131.5 points, and California is favored by -3.5 vs. Virginia in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Virginia at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Virginia Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia’s season record fell to 8-6 after a 70-50 loss to Louisville on Saturday. The Cavaliers were +5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (120) came in under the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-27 at halftime, Virginia struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 5 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 19.2% from beyond the arc. They did connect on 53.6% of their two-point shots and went 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Andrew Rohde and Reyne Smith each scored 15 points, with Smith hitting 5 threes on 10 attempts. Aboubacar Traore also added 15 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. Virginia finished with 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Virginia's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were able to limit damage from beyond the arc, as the opposing team shot just 5/26 from three-point range, a 19% rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opponent found more success, converting 53% of their two-point attempts (15/28). Virginia also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 5 of those shots.</p><h3>Can the Golden Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>California fell to 7-7 on the season after an 80-68 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Golden Bears entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs but managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>Cal trailed 39-36 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly missed the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Bears put up 68 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, going 6-for-17, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, hitting 20-of-40. From the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10-of-16 attempts.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 30 points, shooting 73.3% from the field. Ian Schieffelin added 21 points, hitting 80% of his shots, while Chase Hunter contributed 19 points and 6 assists. The team finished with just 6 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>California's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 62% shooting. They allowed 31 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Golden Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 71% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 18 attempts, or 44% shooting.</p>

Virginia Cavaliers vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Jackrabbits and Tommies face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Tommies are hosting the game at Schoenecker Arena in Saint Paul, MN. The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points, and St. Thomas (MN) is favored by -3.5 vs. South Dakota State in a Summit conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Schoenecker Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-69 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Not only will South Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Dakota State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jackrabbits improved to 7-6 on the season with a 91-70 win over Denver on Thursday. South Dakota State, playing at home, entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>South Dakota State dominated the first half, leading 46-19 at the break. While they scored 45 points in the second half, they allowed Denver to put up 51 points, a concern moving forward.</p><p>South Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 91 points with a 52.3% field goal percentage and a 60% effective field goal rate. They shot 60% on two-pointers and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.2%, going 13-for-16.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff was a force inside, scoring 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbing 19 rebounds in just 24 minutes. Owen Larson hit 4-of-6 threes, finishing with 12 points and 4 assists, while Nicholas Shogbonyo and Sebastian Akins added 18 and 17 points, respectively.</p><p>South Dakota State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Jackrabbits allowed their opponent to connect on 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 40%. They also went to the line 16 times, making 13 free throws for 81%. South Dakota State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can St. Thomas (MN) Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>St. Thomas (MN) Tommies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>St. Thomas improved to 9-5 on the season with an 88-80 win over North Dakota on Saturday. The Tommies, who entered the game as 6-point favorites, covered the spread in the road victory.</p> <p>St. Thomas led 41-29 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47 of their own. The combined points of 168 went over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p><p>St. Thomas put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54.4% from the field and hitting 14 threes at a 46.7% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with a 63% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Miles Barnstable led the way with 30 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from deep. Mier Panoam added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Eli King and Dariyus Woodson each contributed 14 points.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field on 73 attempts. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 42 shots, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts, with opponents shooting 32%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 12, a 92% success rate. St. Thomas (MN) gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NBA showdown between the Clippers and Kings. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Clippers are favored in this Pacific division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 230.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-106 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, the Clippers have a record of just 7-9, as they look to pick up a win over the Kings. In away games this season, the Clippers have put together a 2-6 record, whereas they have a 5-3 record when playing at home.</p><p>Los Angeles comes in with an overall ATS record of 6-10 so far this season. This season, Los Angeles has a 5-7 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 1-3 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Clippers offense tallied 104 points in a matchup against the Nuggets. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.2%, and they made 6 threes. Kawhi Leonard led the scoring for the Clippers, contributing 31 points. Additionally, Ivica Zubac chipped in with 23 points.</p><p><p>This season, the Clippers defense has been impressive, holding the 6th position in the league while permitting an average of 108.4 points per contest.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 51.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 34.2% of their three-point attempts.</p></p><h3>Can Sacramento Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>Looking at the Kings' previous ten games, they are 7-3 and face the Clippers with an overall mark of 10-6. Away from home, the Kings have a 5-5 record this season, while maintaining a 5-1 record in their home games.</p><p>In terms of the spread, Sacramento currently holds an ATS record of 9-7, which is above .500. The Kings have been unable to cover the spread in their last three games as favorites, and they hold a 4-0 record against the spread when playing as underdogs.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Kings offense ended with 124 points against the Warriors. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.1% and made 15 threes. De'Aaron Fox led the scoring for the Kings, contributing 29 points. Additionally, Malik Monk chipped in with 21 points.</p><p><p>So far, the Kings' defense is ranked 21st in the league at 115.8 points per contest.</p><p>In their previous game, the Kings' defense struggled against the Warriors, giving up 123 points on a field goal percentage of 48%.</p></p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

<p>The Eagles and Runnin' Bulldogs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin' Bulldogs will host the game at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC. In this Big South matchup, Winthrop is favored bt -2.5 vs. Gardner-Webb. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.</p><h3>WINTHROP EAGLES VS GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paul Porter Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Runnin' Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Gardner-Webb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances on the Road</h3><h3>Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Winthrop dropped to 8-6 on the season after a 87-67 road loss to Radford on Saturday. The Eagles, who were -1.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 154, just over the pre-game O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Winthrop fell behind early, trailing 46-26 at halftime. While they managed to score 41 points in the 2nd half, they also allowed 41 points, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 17.6% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they managed just 3 assists as a team.</p> <p>Zion Walker was a standout, scoring 30 points on 9 of 14 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Kelton Talford also contributed, hitting 6 of 9 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Winthrop's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Eagles couldn't contain the two-point attack, as their opponent hit 56% of their shots inside the arc, going 18/32.</p> <p>From three-point range, Winthrop's defense allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%. On the boards, Winthrop gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Gardner-Webb Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 6-9 on the season with a narrow 63-61 win over Presbyterian on Saturday, January 4th. Playing at home, the Runnin' Bulldogs were favored by 3 points but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 124 fell well short of the over/under line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 28 to secure the win.</p><p>Gardner-Webb managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 57.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>The Runnin' Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Darryl Simmons II and Kobe Stewart each scored 16 points, with Simmons adding 9 rebounds. Stewart connected on 50% of his threes, while Kory Mincy contributed 5 assists despite shooting 27.3% overall.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field with 24 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 47%, converting 21 of their 44 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 11 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. The opponent also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 21 attempts for 57%. Gardner-Webb gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Winthrop Eagles vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles survived the first weekend with close wins over the Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida Gators. Will they be able to outlast the Arkansas Razorbacks to be in the Elite Eight?

ORU did make the Elite Eight way back in 1974, but there were only 25 teams at that point in time. Making it to the Elite Eight with 68 teams is a bit bigger of an accomplishment. That being said, for the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2008, this has already been a huge accomplishment.

Does the road stop here? It very well could. Arkansas is favored by 11 with a total of 158.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a>. The Razorbacks are a bigger favorite than what Florida was, but a smaller favorite than Ohio State back in the first round.

Let’s take a look at how the teams match up here.
<h3><strong><u>Oral Roberts Golden Eagles</u></strong></h3>
We actually saw how the teams matched up back in December. Arkansas won 87-76 as a 19.5-point favorite in that non-conference matchup. In that game, the teams combined to go just 12-of-53 on three-point shots. It was Oral Roberts that made eight of the 12, but Arkansas ripped down 24 offensive rebounds to just six for ORU. In fact, Arkansas nearly had as many offensive rebounds as Oral Roberts had defensive rebounds.

How the Golden Eagles plan for that will be important. Perhaps the most important factor this time around is Max Abmas. The leading scorer in Division I this season played 3 minutes, but couldn’t be himself because of foul trouble. He missed a long stretch of the game and wound up with four fouls total. He only took 11 shots in the game and only had 11 points. For a player that scored 25.6 points per game, that Arkansas data point represents his lowest-scoring game of the season.

A lot of people will place a lot of emphasis in that game. Frankly, I already have as well. It is worth pointing out that the two teams are very different since that game played more than three months ago. The Golden Eagles have won seven games in a row. They went 10-5 in Summit League play. They’ve even been a bit better on defense late in the season. Also, keep in mind, that line was 19.5. This line is much shorter than that, so we can see the respect that Oral Roberts has garnered.

Scoring 76 points in Abmas’s worst game of the season is a pretty big accomplishment. Abmas has scored 55 points in two NCAA Tournament games. It has actually been Kevin Obanor that has been the bigger factor. He had 28 points and 11 boards against Florida and had 30 points and 11 boards against Ohio State. This does seem like a game where Arkansas can have more success neutralizing him and his height and range.

Of course, if ORU keeps outscoring teams badly from beyond the arc, you never know. The Golden Eagles have made 21 threes to just 12 for opponents to this point.
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<h3><strong><u>Arkansas</u></strong><strong><u> Razorbacks</u></strong></h3>
Arkansas has been a second-half team all season long. That was especially true of the win over Colgate in the first round with an 85-68 victory that felt too close for comfort. The Razorbacks overcame a three-point deficit in the win over Texas Tech. The Red Raiders were 10-of-20 from beyond the arc and the Hogs were just 4-of-17, but still found a way to survive and advance. If Oral Roberts does the same, then this game will probably be too close for comfort.

That was even a game in which Arkansas was beaten on the offensive glass. Some would say that Arkansas is fortunate to be here and maybe they are. Many would say that Arkansas is fortunate to get a #15 seed in this game, too. Arkansas did go 5-2 in games decided by six or fewer points, so they did win quite a few games in that manner.

The Razorbacks don’t really stand out in many statistical categories. The full profile on defense and the strength of schedule lead to a borderline top-10 defense, but Arkansas is 150th in 3P% defense. The Razorbacks do protect the rim very well and that is the big area of strength for this team on that end of the floor. Arkansas is 37th in 2P% defense at 45.9%. That seems to be the separator, but Oral Roberts is perfect content bombing away from three. The Golden Eagles took 29 threes in the first meeting.

This game is really a question of efficiency, like most games. Oral Roberts can score by threes, while Arkansas prefers to score by twos. If the Golden Eagles shoot those threes well and can get to the line a little bit with the nation’s #1 FT%, this will be a game. If Oral Roberts does not shoot well from three, Arkansas’s interior offense and defense will rule the day.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
It makes for something of a high-variance handicap. I hate to go back to this, but Oral Roberts gave up 87 points in the first meeting, had a season low from Abmas, and the game wound up around this number for a final score. Can the Golden Eagles keep this one as close?

In terms of leaning one way or the other, it would be a lean towards ORU getting an 11-point head start. Arkansas’s length and strength are going to be problematic for Oral Roberts, but the three-point shot is the great equalizer. The one concern is a lack of depth for Oral Roberts if Abmas or Obanor find foul trouble.

With that in mind, I’ll look at the under here. I don’t think Arkansas, in spite of their tempo, wants to get into a shootout with ORU. The first game was played to 81 possessions. I don’t see that again here.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 158.5</strong></h4>
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<p>The Los Angeles Clippers (-145) travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (+122) in a Western Conference showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET at Ball Arena.</p>

<p>Denver (20-15) is currently 4th in the Western Conference, while the Clippers (20-16) are 7th. The over/under line for this matchup is 227.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-84 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Clippers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 20-16 on the season after a 108-106 road loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. Despite entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 214 fell just short of the 214.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Los Angeles started strong, going on an 11-0 run early to lead 18-7 and ended the 1st quarter up 27-16. However, the Timberwolves chipped away, outscoring the Clippers 30-26 in the 2nd quarter and 31-23 in the 3rd. The Clippers trailed 77-76 going into the 4th and were narrowly outscored 31-30 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves, the Clippers shot just 41.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.3%. Norman Powell led the way with 25 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while James Harden added 22 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd.</p> <p>Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Powell hit 2 threes at a 40% clip, and Harden connected on 3 threes, though he shot just 27.3% from deep.</p><p>The Clippers' defense started strong, allowing just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they gave up 30 or more points in each of the final three quarters, leading to a 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves. Overall, they held Minnesota to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>However, the Timberwolves hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Clippers sent Minnesota to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 17 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Denver fell to 20-15 on the season after a 118-106 home loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. The Nuggets entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 224 points came in under the pre-game line of 231.</p> <p>After a slow start, Denver rallied in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Boston 32-20. However, the Celtics took control in the 4th quarter with a 15-0 run, extending the score from 95-93 to 108-95.</p><p>In their 118-106 loss to the Celtics, the Nuggets shot 46% from the field, with a 38.9% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Russell Westbrook led the way with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, connecting on 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p> <p>Julian Strawther and Jamal Murray each added 19 points, with Strawther hitting 3 threes at 50%. Westbrook scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Christian Braun added 7 of his 12 points in the same period.</p><p>The Nuggets' defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 20. However, they couldn't sustain that effort, allowing 31 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th, leading to a 118-106 loss to the Celtics.</p> <p>Denver allowed Boston to shoot 50% from the field but held them to 34% from three, with the Celtics making 12 threes. The Nuggets sent Boston to the line 20 times, with the Celtics converting 18 free throws. Denver finished with 26 defensive rebounds, while giving up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Detroit Lions head to Lambeau Field on September 20 to face off against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football and close down Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season. The Lions open at +430 moneyline odds, while the Packers are huge 11-point favorites with a total of 48.5 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>Green Bay is undefeated in four straight meetings with Detroit, but the Packers are only 1-3 ATS in that span. The Lions have also covered in three of their previous four visits to Lambeau Field, so let’s see what’s the best Lions vs. Packers betting pick for their meeting in 2021.</p>



<h2><strong>Detroit nearly overcame a 28-point deficit in Week 1&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Detroit Lions kicked off the 2021 season with a 41-33 home loss to the San Francisco 49ers. They managed to cover a 9.5-point spread but extended their losing streak to five games dating back to the previous season.</p>



<p>The Lions trailed 38-10 early in the second half and 41-17 with less than ten minutes to go in the fourth quarter. They scored a couple of touchdowns with a two-point conversion down the stretch but failed to complete a huge comeback.</p>



<p>Jared Goff tossed for 338 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception, completing 38 of his 57 passing attempts. T.J. Hockenson had eight receptions for 97 yards and a TD, while Jamaal Williams added nine carries for 54 yards and a TD. The Lions racked up 430 total yards and gave up 442 in a return.</p>



<h2><strong>Green Bay suffered an embarrassing loss in the opener&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Green Bay Packers are coming off a heavy 38-3 defeat to the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. The game was played at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, as the Saints had to leave home due to Hurricane Ida, but the Packers failed to get any advantage of the neutral site and suffered an embarrassing defeat.</p>



<p>Green Bay generated only 229 total yards while going 0-for-2 in the red zone. Their defense was struggling, too, surrendering 171 rushing yards, while the Saints were 4-for-4 in the red zone.</p>



<p>Aaron Rodgers was awful, throwing for 133 yards and a couple of interceptions. Jordan Love took over down the stretch and completed five of his seven passing attempts for 68 yards. Davante Adams had five receptions for 56 yards, while the Packers ran 15 times for a paltry 43 yards.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Detroit:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 ATS in the last seven games as double-digit underdogs</li></ul>



<p><strong>Green Bay:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2-1 ATS in the last nine outings in Week 2&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-detroit-lions-vs-green-bay-packers-pick"><strong>Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The Packers must be fired up for this divisional battle. All four NFC North teams suffered a loss in Week 1, so Green Bay can forget about that ugly defeat to New Orleans and look to the future. On paper, the Packers are a much better team than the Lions, so the hosts shouldn’t have any problems grabbing a win in this matchup.</p>



<p>Last year, the Packers smashed the Lions at Lambeau Field, 42-21. I’m looking for another comfortable win Monday, but buying a couple of points should be a smart move. The Lions showed in Week 1 that they won’t give up even when they are down by 20-plus points.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Green Bay Packers -9.5 at -145&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Although their receiving corps looks bad on paper, the Lions’ passing game looked good in the fourth quarter of that Week 1 home loss to the Niners. Detroit will probably have to lean on it once more, while the Lions’ D will have a tall task to slow down the Packers, who’ll be ready to bounce back in front of the home fans.</p>



<p>Hereof, I’m backing the over on the totals, expecting Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ offense to put on a show. The Lions will be forced to throw the pigskin a lot should the Packers build an early lead.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 48.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/20/21

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Providence as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>BUTLER BULLDOGS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Butler Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Butler's season record dropped to 7-8 after a 70-62 loss to St. John's on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were +11.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected and covered the spread.</p> <p>Butler led 29-25 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 132, under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Butler's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 45% of their free throws, going 9-for-20 from the line.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the Bulldogs with 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Pierre Brooks II added 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Patrick McCaffery also grabbed 11 boards and contributed 13 points.</p><p>Butler's defense held their opponent to 70 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 25 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 21 attempts, a 4% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17, shooting 73%.</p><h3>Can Providence Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Friars fell to 7-8 on the season after an 87-84 road loss to UConn on Sunday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, Providence kept it close and covered the spread.</p> <p>Providence led 39-27 at halftime but allowed 60 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45. The game’s total points of 171 went over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Providence put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 53.3% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc at 30.8% (4/13). At the free-throw line, they were impressive, knocking down 87% of their shots (20/23).</p> <p>The Friars grabbed 15 offensive rebounds but managed just 5 assists as a team. Jayden Pierre led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep. Hassan Diarra added 19 points and 8 assists, while Solo Ball and Aidan Mahaney each connected on 2 threes, with Mahaney perfect from downtown.</p><p>Providence's defense struggled, allowing 87 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Friars gave up 21 two-pointers on 35 attempts, with opponents hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Providence's opponents shot 46%, making 6 of 13 three-point attempts. The Friars also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 27 free throws at an 84% rate.</p>

Butler Bulldogs vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Kings.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, October 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Maple Leafs picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Kings Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 1-1-2 after an 8-7 loss to the Senators. Los Angeles held a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the game turned into a back-and-forth battle, with the Senators scoring the winning goal just 56 seconds into overtime.</p> 

<p>With a total set at 6 goals, the combined 15 goals easily surpassed that mark. The Kings were underdogs on the puck line, and their defense struggled, allowing 41 shots on goal.</p><p>Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere each netted two goals in the Kings' 8-7 loss to the Senators. Fiala’s second goal came on a power play, while Laferriere’s third-period tally was his third of the season. Tanner Jeannot added his first goal of the year, and Adrian Kempe scored his first, also on a power play.</p> <p>Los Angeles fired 26 shots on goal and capitalized on three power play opportunities. The Kings had 13 giveaways and scored twice in the first period, three times in the second, and twice more in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will look to bounce back after giving up 8 goals to Ottawa. They led 7-6 late in the 3rd period, but the Senators scored with 5:25 left and again 56 seconds into overtime. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves with a save percentage of 80.5%. As a team, the Kings' defense recorded 22 hits and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can The Maple Leafs Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs improved to 2-1-0 with a 4-2 win over the Penguins. Toronto covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, Toronto tied it up early in the second and went on to score four unanswered goals. Three different players contributed to the scoring for the Maple Leafs.</p><p>William Nylander found the net twice in the Maple Leafs' 4-2 win over the Penguins, with his second goal coming on an empty net. Nylander's first goal was his initial tally of the season, followed by Matthew Knies' first goal of the year. Mitchell Marner added his first goal, which came unassisted in the third period.</p> <p>Max Domi contributed two assists, bringing his season total to three. Toronto fired 33 shots on goal but went scoreless in the first period before netting two in the second and two more in the third. The Leafs recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Maple Leafs will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to Pittsburgh. Anthony Stolarz made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the defense contributed 8 takeaways and 17 hits. The first goal they allowed was a power-play goal in the first period, and the other came at 7:31 in the 3rd, making it 3-2.</p>

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<p>Liberty Flames and the Sam Houston Bearkats are set to face off at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 29th, with the game being played at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville. The Liberty Flames are coming in with an 8-2 record this season, while the Bearkats are 8-3. The game can be seen on CBSS, and the current odds have the Flames as the -2.5 point spread favorite on the road. The over/under line is at 47.5 points.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Liberty Flames winning this one by a score of 23 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the Liberty Flames to win, our ATS pick is to take the Sam Houston Bearkats at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Liberty Flames Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Liberty enters Week 14 with an 8-2 record, and they are 100% assured of bowl eligibility. They’ve gone 3-1 at home and 2-0 on the road this season. The Flames have a 15.4% chance of winning Conference USA, according to projections.</p><p></p><p>Liberty has been favored in six of their ten games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +8.4 points per game, and they are 3-3 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 47.5 points. Liberty’s games have averaged 55.6 points, with an average line of 56.1 points. They are 2-3-1 against the over/under so far this year.</p><p>Liberty’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 7th in the nation with 244.2 rushing yards per game. They are also 10th in rushing attempts, averaging 42 per game. Quinton Cooley leads the team with 1,164 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Overall, Liberty is scoring 29.1 points per game, placing them 48th in the country, and they are ranked 70th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Kaidon Salter has thrown for 1,803 yards with 14 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, and he has a passer rating of 98. Liberty ranks 118th in passing yards per game, averaging 168.3 yards. They are also 9th in third-down conversion percentage, converting 48.8% of their attempts. Treon Sibley leads the receivers with 477 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Liberty's defense has allowed 21.5 points per game this season, ranking 30th nationally. In their recent game against Western Kentucky, they gave up 21 points but also forced three interceptions. The defense allowed 369 total yards, including 262 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 154.7 rushing yards per game on 35.5 attempts against Liberty. The secondary has allowed 201.7 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 60.1% of their passes and posting an 87.9 passer rating.</p><h3>Will The Sam Houston Bearkats Win At Home Over The Liberty Flames?</h3><p>Sam Houston enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, ranked 98th in our power rankings. They are 4-1 at home this season and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, their odds of winning the Conference USA title stand at 10.4%.</p> <p></p><p>The Bearkats have been favored in six of their 11 games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.3 points per game, and they are 5-5 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 47.5 points. Sam Houston’s games have averaged 43.6 points, with their over/under record at 3-7. Their average line this season has been 50.7 points.</p><p>Sam Houston’s offense is heavily reliant on their run game, ranking 8th in rushing attempts per game and averaging 197.6 yards on the ground, placing them 26th nationally. Jay Ducker leads the team with 623 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Overall, the Bearkats are scoring 23.5 points per game, ranking 80th in the nation, and they are 111th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>Quarterback Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,396 yards with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions, posting a passer rating of 79. Sam Houston is 121st in passing yards per game, averaging 161 yards. Simeon Evans leads the receiving corps with 391 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense has been solid this season, ranking 21st nationally by allowing just 20.2 points per game. They’ve given up 182.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 27th, and 139 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Jacksonville State, the Bearkats allowed 21 points. They gave up 278 rushing yards on 58 attempts but held Jacksonville State to just 54 passing yards on 12 attempts.</p>

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