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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-174) will host the Timberwolves (+144) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is currently 1st in the West with a record of 36-16, while Los Angeles is 2nd in the conference at 35-16.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is set at 222.5 points. BSSC will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -4</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-114 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Minnesota Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>In Minnesota's games this season, the average over/under line has been 223 points, which is just 1.5 points higher than today's line of 222.5. The team's O/U record for the season is 26-26, and the over has hit in their last two games.</p>

<p>Looking at their ATS record, the Timberwolves are 26-25 overall and 13-14 on the road. As the underdog, they are 6-4 ATS and have covered the spread in their last two games.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves are coming off a 129-105 win over the Bucks. In that game, they were favored by 2.5 points, and the O/U line was 223. Minnesota's record in the Western Conference is 24-8, which has them in 1st place.</p>

<p>For the season, Minnesota has a record of 36-16, which is also the best in the Western Conference. On the road, they are 17-11, and they are 5-5 as underdogs.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the league with an average of 113.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 112.7 at home (24th).</p>

<p>So far this season, Minnesota has outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.2% of their games. They have also been a top-10 team in terms of field goal percentage (48%, 8th).</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 2nd in the league at 39% but are just 24th in three-point attempts. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the NBA.</p><p>The Timberwolves' defense is presently ranked 1st in the league, allowing an average of 107.1 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Timberwolves defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.6% and 35.5% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 230.5, which is higher than today's line of 222.5. The team's games have averaged 230.7 points per game. The under has hit in their last two games.</p>

<p>As the favorite this season, the Clippers have gone 34-8 and are favored by 4 points today. In games where they are favored, their ATS record is 26-16, and they have an average scoring margin of +9.5 points per game.</p>

<p>LA's ATS record for the season is 28-23, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 14-11 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +7.8 PPG.</p>

<p>Against the Western Conference, the Clippers are 21-12 and are currently 2nd in the West with a record of 35-16. In non-conference games, they are 14-4. The team has won four straight games on the road.</p>

<p>The Clippers' most recent game was a 112-106 win over the Pistons. They were favored by 16.5 points in that game. The O/U line for that game was 236, and LA's ATS record for the season is 28-23.</p><p>When playing at home, the Clippers are averaging 118.0 points per game, which is 12th in the league. However, their overall scoring average is 118.4 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA.</p>

<p>So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>One of the strengths of the Clippers' offense is their three-point shooting. They are currently 1st in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of overall field goal percentage, the Clippers are 4th in the NBA.</p><p>This season, the Clippers' defense is the 8th ranked defense in the NBA at 8th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 60.8% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Clippers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.8% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

The college hoops season will take a quick break on Christmas Eve, but before that, we’ve got a slew of games on the hardwood for December 23. The highlight game in primetime will feature the Villanova Wildcats on the road against the Marquette Golden Eagles on FS1.

Morning betting action favored Villanova, who is a 4.5-point favorite at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 142.5. The line opened in the -3 range at BOL, so some influential bettors that play on overnights and early-morning numbers do like the visitors.

Let’s handicap the game and see if we do as well.
<h3><strong><u>Villanova Wildcats</u></strong></h3>
Jay Wright’s team is out to a 7-1 start that includes two Big East victories already. The Wildcats lost in overtime to Virginia Tech by an 81-73 score back on November 28. Otherwise, they are unblemished, including a road win over Texas down in Austin. Villanova was thought to be in a compromising situational spot on Saturday against Saint Joseph’s after playing two Big East games against Georgetown and Butler with this game on deck, but they won by 20.

Villanova usually plays all of the Big 5 teams in the Philadelphia area, but Penn is not playing because of COVID. Temple and La Salle are not on the schedule. From this point forward, barring the scheduling of a random non-conference game, the remainder of Villanova’s schedule is made up of Big East competition.

We’ll see if it holds, but from an adjusted tempo standpoint per Bart Torvik, this is the most deliberate Villanova team of the Jay Wright era. They rank 335th nationally in adjusted tempo. It has been a good look for them, as they rank second in TO% on offense, which allows them to dictate the game. They’re a top-five team in adjusted offensive efficiency.

It doesn’t hurt that Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Justin Moore came back for their sophomore seasons. Villanova lost Saddiq Bey, but the rest of the team from 2020 remains mostly in tact. Senior leader Collin Gillespie is shooting 42% on three-pointers to make up for shooting 43% on three-pointers.

It is tough to find any flaws with this Villanova team. They are a top-15 defensive rebounding team and they’ve been solid at the free-throw line. Their base defense could be a little stronger, but it has been after a slow start and the offense covers up a lot of other deficiencies.
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<h3><strong><u>Marquette</u></strong><strong><u> Golden Eagles</u></strong></h3>
Life without Markus Howard has been something of a struggle for Marquette. Steve Wojciechowski’s team has actually been able to figure things out offensively for the most part, but the defensive play has been abominable. Marquette is shooting 38.6% from distance and nearly 75% from the free throw line, but opponents have been lighting up the scoreboard.

Marquette does have wins over Wisconsin and Creighton, but also losses to Oklahoma State, UCLA, Seton Hall, and Xavier. In the most recent loss to a Xavier team that was on a COVID pause, Marquette allowed a season-worst 1.324 points per possession. Over the last three games, opponents are 36-of-77 from 3. That is a major departure from early in the season when opponents started 36-of-136 over the first six games.

Villanova has canned over 37% of its three-point attempts, so Marquette better figure out how to defend the perimeter in a hurry. Marquette is also 299th in the nation in TO% on defense. Because Villanova already doesn’t turn the ball over a lot, this shortcoming for Marquette probably won’t be as big of a deal as it could be. Against teams that don’t take care of the basketball, Marquette’s inability to prey on that could be detrimental. Here, they weren’t going to force many turnovers anyway.

It is clear that Marquette is looking for somebody to take over. Woj has toyed with the rotations and freshman Dawson Garcia has actually taken the most shots on the team. Sophomore point guard DJ Carton has the highest usage of any Marquette player and he’s played well, but he transferred in from Ohio State, where he played sparingly last season.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
The scary thing about growing lines like this is that Villanova should dictate the pace of the game, which means it will likely be played to around 65 or 66 possessions in regulation. The higher the line, the more efficiency required on both ends of the floor for Villanova to cover.

Still, with Marquette’s recent defensive lapses from deep, it seems like Villanova has the better shot of covering. Marquette’s defensive efficiency numbers look better because of how they started against Arkansas Pine Bluff, Eastern Illinois, and Oklahoma State. They’re not playing nearly as well over their last six games, in which they’ve allowed at least 1.02 PPP in all of them.
<h4><strong>Pick: Villanova -4.5</strong></h4>
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<p>Lance Lynn will get the start for the Dodgers (83-49, 46-21 home) as they host the Braves (87-45, 43-23 away) at Dodger Stadium. The Braves will give the starting nod to Spencer Strider. Check out my prediction for game one of this National League matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.</p><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers +119</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Thursday, August 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Dodgers have a record of 4-1.</li><li>The Dodgers are riding a five game home win streak heading into today's game.</li><li>The Dodgers are 3-0 in Lance Lynn's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>ATLANTA BRAVES LOOKING TO EXTEND NL EAST LEAD</h3><p>Atlanta head into today's game seeking their 4th straight win and are in 1st place in the NL East. On the road, Atlanta is 43-23 and 44-22 at home. With an overall record of 87-45, the Braves have a series win percentage of 78% (31-9-3).</p><p><p>Today marks Spencer Strider's 27th outing of the 2023 season, and he has been nothing short of impressive. His overall record stands at 15-4, with an ERA of 3.46 and an OBP allowed of .267. Strider has racked up 236 strikeouts thus far, while maintaining a WHIP of 1.06. When away from home, his ERA is 4.13 compared to 4.40 when playing in front of the home crowd.</p></p><p>Spencer Strider earned a quality start and the win in his last outing against the Giants, leading the Braves to a 5-1 victory. Over seven innings, he allowed one run and three hits.</p><p>For the season, the Braves are 1st in batting average, hitting a combined .276. Over their last five games, they have hit .260 which is 6th in that span. Atlanta's average of 5.8 runs per game puts them 1st in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 250 times and have a team slugging percentage of .500.</p><p>Over the Braves' past five contests, Marcell Ozuna has been a major contributor to the offense, leading the team with three home runs. His season total of 31 long balls is complemented by a .267 batting average.</p><h3>WILL THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Dodgers take on the Braves sitting in first place in NL West on an overall record of 83-49. Overall, they have played in 43 series, going 28-13-2. This season, they have put together a 37-28 record on the road and 46-21 at home.</p><p><p>Lance Lynn, the Los Angeles starter, has a 10-9 record and a 5.55 ERA so far this season. When pitching away from home, Lynn's ERA is 5.91, and it rises to 6.26 when he's at home. His WHIP for the season is 1.38 with an allowed batting average of .258, and opposing teams have posted a .474 slugging percentage against him.</p></p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping Lance Lynn can lead them to another victory, as they emerged victorious the last time he took the mound. He allowed three earned runs on 10 hits over six innings in their 7-4 win against the Boston Red Sox.</p><p>Having gone deep 11 times in their last five games, the Dodgers are 2nd in that span. At 5.7 runs per game, Los Angeles is 2nd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .257 while hitting a total of 208 home runs (2nd).</p><p>The Dodgers have been bolstered by Freddie Freeman's offensive production in 2023. His .338 batting average and 89 RBIs have been key contributors to the team's success, while his 25 home runs are a testament to his power at the plate.</p>

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<p>The Mavericks and Lancers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. The over/under for this Western Athletic conference contest is set at 140 points, with California Baptist being favored by -3.5 at home against UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will California Baptist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington comes into this game with a record of 11-11, including a 6-5 mark in Western Athletic Conference play. Their two-game winning streak has brought their road record to 3-9 this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Mavericks have been the underdog in 10 of their 22 games, going just 1-9 in those contests. They are averaging -9.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, UT Arlington has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 6-4. Overall, the Mavericks are 14-6 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-4, and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>UT Arlington's over/under record this season is 13-7 and the average over/under line in their games is 145.6. Today's line of 140 is lower than the average OU line in their games. So far, 16 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the UT Arlington offense tallied 87 points in a matchup against Utah Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.7%, and they made 9 threes. Offensively, the Mavericks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 312nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 242nd in terms of percentage and 58th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, UT Arlington is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.5 points per game. So far, the UT Arlington defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 15.5 times per game (710th).</p><h3>Will California Baptist Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>California Baptist enters today's game with a 13-8 record, including a 7-4 mark at home. The Lancers are favored by 3.5 points and have gone 9-4 when favored this season.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Lancers are 7-3, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +5.9 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, California Baptist has gone 5-8 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lancers are just 4-6 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 4-7 this year and 3-6 over their last 10 home games.</p><p>California Baptist's over/under record for the season is 8-11 and the average over/under line in their games is 137.9. So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line of 140. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points and their over/under record during this span is 1-2.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 68.8 points per game, the California Baptist had a below average performance. They scored 60 points against Seattle and had a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Offensively, the Lancers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 367th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 289th in terms of percentage and 241st in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the California Baptist defense is giving up an average of 64.3 points per contest. California Baptist will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Seattle to just 37% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs California Baptist Lancers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>Races, Grand Prix, and Championships are won using courage and an eye for opportunity. Tyler Reddick saw an opportunity, dared to go for it, and dove down the inside, stealing the win at Kansas from Denny Hamlin and Erik Jones, claiming a spot in the Round of 12 and jumping to second in the Cup Series Championship standings.</p>



<p>Reddick led a top-five at Kansas, rounded out by Hamlin, Jones, Kyle Larson, and Team Penske’s Joey Logano (+1400).</p>



<p>With Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson guaranteed spots in the Round of 12, the Cup Series returns to Bristol for the final chance for drivers to make the cut with Martin Truex Jr., who started the playoffs as the co-top seed, facing elimination. Bangthebook has our picks to win and finish in the top five at the NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-return-of-the-hendrick-motorsports-three-headed-hydra">The Return of the Hendrick Motorsports Three-Headed Hydra?</h2>



<p>All three Hendrick Motorsports drivers are among the favorites to win at Bristol, with Chase Elliott (+1000) joining current Championship leader Kyle Larson (+550) and William Byron (+750) as the top Chevrolet contenders to win and challenge for the top five.</p>



<p>Larson has one race win (2021) and two top-five finishes since the playoffs began - an identical record to his last two races at Bristol. Larson is the betting favorite and will be in the mix for the win in the dying laps.</p>



<p>Byron has two top-five finishes in the last four races at Bristol, with an average finishing position of 13.0. While he’s coming off a disappointing 15th-place finish at Kansas, Byron has two top-five and three top-ten finishes in his last four races, which includes a win at Watkins Glen.</p>



<p>Chase Elliot has four top-ten finishes in the last five races but may be receiving a boost in his chances to win last year’s results at this race, where he finished second. Elliott has one top-five and two top-ten finishes since February 2020 at Bristol, with an average finishing position of 14.0.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-denny-hamlin-and-joe-gibbs-racing">Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing</h2>



<p>Denny Hamlin (+800) is leading Joe Gibbs Racing’s playoff push as Martin Truex Jr. (+1600) has faded into potential playoff elimination after two races in the Round of 16, finishing outside the top 15.</p>



<p>Hamlin is currently third in the NASCAR Cup Series Standings and has two stage wins and a second-place finish since the playoffs began. With a strong history and two previous wins at Bristol (2012, 2019), Hamlin has five top-three finishes in the previous eight races and will be fighting in the top five.</p>



<p>Teammate Christopher Bell (+800) has the same odds as Hamlin and has one top-five and two top-ten finishes in the last four races at Bristol. Bell finished eight at Kansas, his third top-ten finish in the previous five races. Notably, Bell won Brsitol’s Spring Dirt Race.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rfk-racing">RFK Racing</h2>



<p>BangtheBook likes both RFK Racing drivers to compete for the win on Saturday, each having won at Bristol previously.</p>



<p>Brad Keselowski (+850) won this race in 2011 but has one race win and two top-ten finishes in the four races at Bristol since February 2020, with an average finishing position of 13.5. Keselowski has two top-ten finishes in the Round of 16.</p>



<p>Chris Buescher (+1200) won this race in 2022 and has a very similar recent record at Bristol as teammate Keselowski: he has one race win and two top-five finishes, with an average finishing position of 13.8. Buescher finished 27th at Kansas but has five top-ten finishes (four top-three) in the previous seven races.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-23-xi-racing-s-tyler-reddick">23 XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick</h2>



<p>Tyler Reddick’s playoff performance so far in 2023 deserves a spotlight. Reddick (+1400) has finished in the top two in both playoff races. Reddick only has one top-five finish and an average finishing position of 19.8 in the previous four races at Bristol but finished second in the Spring on the Dirt.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bangthebook-s-nascar-cup-series-bass-pro-shops-night-race-pick">BangtheBook’s NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race Pick</h2>



<p>Bangthebook is taking RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski to win at Bristol, with Larson, Buescher, Reddick, and Hamlin to complete the top five.</p>



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<p>At 7:45 PM ET, the Rays and Cardinals will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is taking place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and the Cardinals are favored on the money line (-144). The money line odds for a Rays win are sitting at +122.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and the forecast for Tuesday's game in St. Louis features clear skies and temperatures in the mid-90s. Jeffrey Springs will start for the Rays, and the Cardinals are starting Sonny Gray. St. Louis is 57-56, while the Rays are 57-54.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline -144</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Tuesday, August 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Astros, the Rays closed out the series with a 1-0 win. Tampa Bay was the +135 underdog on the money line going into Houston. It was a big performance from the Rays' offense, as they scored the game's only run in the 3rd inning. Tampa Bay's other big storyline was Tyler Alexander's start, as he went eight innings, and didn't give up a run.</p>

<p>Hunter Bigge only lasted two-thirds of an inning in his start for the Rays, but they still picked up the win. He was pulled early due to an injury, and Tampa Bay's bullpen was able to close things out. Pete Fairbanks picked up the save, and the Rays also got a scoreless 8th inning from Andrew Kittredge.</p><p>Tampa Bay is on the road today vs. the Cardinals, and they are nine games out of the AL East lead. Overall, they are 57-54, and they have gone 16-21 in divisional games this year. The Rays have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Astros with a win.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 30-29 this year, and they have gone 27-25 on the road. As the road underdog, the Rays are 18-16 this year and have an overall series record of 20-12-4. As the underdog, Tampa Bay has won two straight games.</p><p>The Rays have been a strong bet on the run line this season, going 56-55 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, where they are 32-20. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and in seven straight games as an underdog. Their average run margin in wins is +2.8, while it is -3.8 in losses.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have an over/under record of 52-54 this season, and their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 17-16. The over/under line for today's game against the St. Louis Cardinals is set at 7.5 runs. The under has hit in each of their last three games.</p><p>Jeffrey Springs is getting the start for the Rays on the road against the Cardinals. He made his first start of the season at home against the Marlins, where he went 3 2/3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 strikeouts.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Rays, going 10/31 in his last eight games, including two home runs. Overall, he is batting .277 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 50 RBIs. Christopher Morel has struggled this season, hitting just .197, but he does lead the team with 20 homers. Morel has gone just 2/13 in his last four games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are 27th in the league in scoring, averaging 4 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .235, which is 15th in the league. As a team, they have the 24th home run total in the MLB.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with a 6-0 loss. St. Louis was actually the slight favorite at home going into the game but fell behind early, as the Mets scored four times in the second.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Cardinals only had six fewer hits than the Mets but didn't score a run. Their best chance to score came in the 2nd inning, but they left the bases loaded. Andre Pallante took the loss and only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs.</p><p>St. Louis is hosting the Rays today with an overall record of 57-56, and they are six games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cardinals have dropped two straight games, and they went 1-2 in their series vs. the Mets. So far, they have gone 17-19 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 29-26 this season compared to a road record of 28-30. As the home favorite, St. Louis has gone 19-20 this year, and they are an even 28-28 as the underdog. This season, the Cardinals are 29-28 when favored and 18-16-3 in series matchups, with two straight series losses.</p><p>When betting the run line with the Cardinals, it has been more profitable to take them as underdogs, as they are 37-19 against the run line in those games. They have been favored in 57 games, and they are just 19-38 against the run line. Their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game, and they have a losing run line streak when favored of six games.</p><p>When the St. Louis Cardinals are at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The team's games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 55-55. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 8-14. Overall, 77.0% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. The under has hit in the last two games.</p><p>Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today and is facing the Rays at home. So far this season, he has made 20 starts, and his record is 10-6 with an ERA of 3.72. Gray's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. In his last outing, Gray finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts. Gray has allowed 13 homers this season and is averaging 2.12 walks per nine innings compared to 11.15 strikeouts.</p><p>So far this season, the Cardinals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 9th in the league. St. Louis has been led in home runs by both Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman, who have 19 homers apiece. Burleson's 64 RBIs are the best mark on the team, and Gorman is 3rd with 50 RBIs.</p>

<p>St. Louis has two players who have been swinging the bat well of late, as Masyn Winn has gone 7/27 in his last six games with two homers, and Brendan Donovan is on a five-game hitting streak. For the season, Winn is batting .278, and Donovan is hitting .265.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/6/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets face off at 7:00 ET on BSOH. The Blue Jackets are hosting the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. In this Eastern matchup, the Maple Leafs are the betting favorite against Blue Jackets. The over/under for the game is 7 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blue Jackets winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Toronto Pull Off A Win at Nationwide Arena?</h3><p>In their 30 games, the Maple Leafs have a 16-8-6 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 9-5-2 record, and their record on the road is 7-3-4. Their current record places them 2nd in the Eastern Atlantic division and 6th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Toronto heads in with a 8-22 record. On the road, their mark is 3-11 and their overall home performance is 5-11 vs. the puck line. For the season, Toronto's games have finished with an average of 7.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 18-11-1.</p><p>Across the Maple Leafs last three road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 5. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 8th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs have a 6-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-5 record.</p><p>Toronto's current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 26 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 12 assists so far.</p><p>The Blue Jackets' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 19th in takeaways and an average of 6.1 takeaways per contest. They hold 2nd place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.</p><p>Goalie Martin Jones comes into the game having made three starts this season. So far, his record is 3-1 and he has a save percentage of 0.2857142857142857%.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Currently, the Blue Jackets hold an overall record of 11-18-6 for the season. On the road, Columbus has a 4-8-3 record, while they are 7-10-3 at their home venue. They are currently positioned 8th in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 15th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Columbus has a 21-13 record. On the road they are 11-4 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is10-9. For the season, Columbus' games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Blue Jackets have an over/under record of 20-14-0.</p><p>The Blue Jackets are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Blue Jackets come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 10th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of the Blue Jackets' offense during power plays, they are 25th in power play goals and 32nd in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Columbus' leading scorer is Boone Jenner. So far, he has 13 goals which is 43rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Jenner has 5 assists this season.</p><p>Entering the game, the Blue Jackets' defense ranks 19th in takeaways, averaging 6.1 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 2nd in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 7-8, and his save percentage is 0.9285714285714286%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-539) will host the Chicago Bulls (+402) in an Eastern Central Division matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 10.5 points and have a record of 13-0, while the Bulls are 5-7 and have lost three straight.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on CHSN. The over/under line is set at 237.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-124 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Coby White finishing with Coby White points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Chicago Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 5-7 with a 124-123 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Chicago, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 247, surpassing the O/U line of 231.</p> <p>Chicago took control early, leading 59-47 at halftime. However, the Knicks went on a 17-0 run, narrowing the score from 90-71 to 90-88. Despite this, the Bulls held on for the win, outscoring New York 34-38 in the final quarter.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls to a win over the Knicks, scoring 31 points and adding 8 assists, shooting 70.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Coby White contributed 22 points, despite shooting just 37.5% and 22.2% from deep, while Nikola Vucevic added 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.3%.</p> <p>LaVine scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and Ayo Dosunmu added 9 of his 16 points in the 4th. Patrick Williams scored 11 of his 18 points in the 1st quarter. The Bulls shot 53.7% from the field and made 14 threes at 38.9% efficiency.</p><p>The Bulls' defense started strong against the Knicks, allowing just 22 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd. However, they struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 38 points in each. Despite these challenges, they managed to hold on for the win.</p> <p>Chicago allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, with the Knicks hitting 15 threes. The Bulls sent the Knicks to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 13-0 this season with a 114-106 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 10.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total of 220 points narrowly exceeded the 218.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Cleveland’s 10-0 run, stretching the score from 59-55 to 69-55, was a key moment. After trailing 54-48 at halftime, the Cavs outscored the 76ers 34-24 in the 3rd quarter and 32-28 in the 4th.</p><p>Darius Garland led the Cavaliers to a win over the 76ers, scoring 25 points on 62.5% shooting. Donovan Mitchell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes despite shooting 42.9% overall.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 16 threes at a 40% rate, finishing with a 49.4% field goal percentage. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mitchell added 13 in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 106 points on Wednesday, giving up 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 24 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th. Cleveland limited Philadelphia to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 14 threes at a 32% clip. The Cavaliers sent them to the line just 11 times, where they made 10 free throws. Cleveland finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Rams game? Catch the action at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Colorado State is favored by -11.5 against Radford in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moby Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Colorado State winning straight-up, we like Radford at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Highlanders Defense Show Up in Fort Collins?</h3><p>Radford’s season record moved to 8-3 after an 81-63 loss to Utah on Saturday. The Highlanders, who were +19.5 underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Radford trailed 40-31 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 144 fell just under the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Radford's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 10-of-12 from the line.</p> <p>Jarvis Moss and Hunter Erickson both hit 4 threes, with Erickson shooting 66.7% from deep. Gabe Madsen struggled, hitting just 3-of-11 from three, but added 7 assists. Radford finished with 8 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Radford's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 32 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford's opponents went 10 for 28, shooting 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 71%. Radford gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Colorado State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Colorado State fell to 5-5 on the season after a 76-68 road loss to VCU on Saturday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Rams not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Colorado State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Colorado State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.2% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 from three-point range.</p> <p>Joe Bamisile led the way with 25 points, knocking down 4-of-8 threes, while Max Shulga contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from deep. The Rams also got 14 points from Keshawn Williams, who shot 75% overall.</p><p>Colorado State's defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 14 of 27 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colorado State's opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, good for 36%. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 for 60%. Colorado State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Red Storm. The game is starting at 11:30 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. John's as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 11:30 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Even though we have St. John's winning straight-up, we like Kansas State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Wildcats Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Kansas State improved to 6-2 on the season with a dominant 120-73 win over UAPB on Sunday. The Wildcats, heavy favorites at -35, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 193, surpassing the O/U line of 157.</p> 

<p>Kansas State took control early, leading 63-33 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, scoring 57 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Kansas State's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 120 points and shooting 61.6% from the field. They connected on 52.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 23 threes, and had an effective field goal percentage of 76.7%. Their two-point shooting was even more impressive, as they made 75.9% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 35 assists in the game, with Dug McDaniel contributing 10 of them to go along with 18 points. Achor Achor also scored 21 points, shooting 70% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 threes. David N'Guessan was nearly perfect, going 7 for 8 from the field and making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Kansas State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 61% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 75% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 23 threes on 44 attempts, a 52% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws (73%). Kansas State allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does St. John's Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. John's improved to 6-2 on the season with a 77-64 win over Harvard on Saturday. Playing at home, the Red Storm were -25.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>St. John's took control early, leading 40-28 at halftime. They scored 37 points in the second half while allowing 36, which was enough to secure the win but not enough to cover the spread.</p><p>St. John's put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.6%, with a strong 58.1% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 22.2% on 6-of-27 attempts.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1-of-5 from deep. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field.</p><p>St. John's gave up 64 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 31 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 25 of 43 shooting for 58%.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. John's held their opponents to 6 of 27 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

<p>Betting on today's Beach and Aggies game? Catch the action at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big West conference game currently have UC Davis as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>LONG BEACH STATE BEACH VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Davis Aggies -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will UC Davis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Beach Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Long Beach State is 15-9 overall and 7-5 in Big West games. They are currently on a two-game win streak, and they have gone 8-7 on the road this season. In their last game, they beat Cal Poly 77-68.</p>

<p>So far, Long Beach State has been the underdog in eight games, going 4-4 in those contests. On the road, they have gone 6-4 over their last ten games.</p><p>Long Beach State's ATS record this season is currently 10-12. As the underdog, they have gone 5-3 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the 49ers have a solid ATS mark of 6-3-1.</p><p>Long Beach State's over/under record for the season is 15-7 and the average scoring total in their games is 153.3 points. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is very close to the average OU line in their games this year (152.3). Their average scoring total over their last three games is 154 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>The Beach's offense wrapped up their last game with 77 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 78.5 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Marcus Tsohonis, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.5, while Aboubacar Traore also carries a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Beach's defense is positioned 259th in the country, permitting 76.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Cal Poly, the Mustangs finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 68 points vs. Long Beach State.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>UC Davis comes into this game with a 15-9 record, including a 10-3 mark in Big West play. They are 8-4 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +3.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Aggies have been favored in 13 of their 24 games, going 9-4 in those contests. In their most recent game, they lost to Hawaii by a score of 87-70.</p><p>UC Davis has an overall ATS record of 12-10 this season. At home, they are 6-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aggies have gone 5-5.</p><p>UC Davis has an over/under record of 10-12 this season and the average point total in their games is 139.4. Today's over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games of 142.8. So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 131 points.</p><p>The UC Davis offense is coming off a game where they scored 70 points against Hawaii. They posted a field goal percentage of 34.4% and connected on 5 threes. The top scorer for the Aggies was Elijah Pepper with 27 points, while Ty Johnson also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>At this time, the Aggies' defense is positioned 61st in the country, permitting 67.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.5 threes per game vs. Long Beach State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.0%.</p>

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