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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Hawkeyes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 169.5 points, and Iowa is favored by -29 vs. USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +29</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +29.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 169.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season continued with a 98-74 home loss to Queens (NC) on Saturday, November 23rd. The Spartans entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 50-40 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 48.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field. They hit just 5 of 20 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 25% rate, while their two-point shooting was a strong 57.9% (22/38). Their effective field goal percentage came in at 51.7%.</p> <p>Chris Ashby led the way with 23 points, hitting 7 of 13 from three-point range. Breylin Garcia added 17 points, shooting 70% overall. The Spartans struggled at the free-throw line, making only 15 of 29 attempts (51.7%).</p><p>USC Upstate struggled defensively, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Spartans couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts (22/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 15 free throws (51%). The Spartans also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Hawkeyes?</h3><p>On Friday, November 22nd, the Hawkeyes fell to the Aggies 77-69 at home. Iowa, favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 37-33 at halftime, Iowa struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 146 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Hawkeyes struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 19.2% on 5-of-26 attempts, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They were more efficient inside, hitting 60.5% of their two-point shots, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.8%.</p> <p>Mason Falslev led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 75% from three-point range. Brock Harding added 19 points and 5 assists, while Owen Freeman contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Iowa giving up 77 points, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, however, Iowa struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 60% on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 38 tries. The Hawkeyes also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8.</p>

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<p>At 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 31st, the Chargers travel to take on the Broncos. This NFL week 17 matchup will take place at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver with CBS carrying television coverage. w</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 21-20 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Our projections have Russell Wilson finishing with 248.555 passing yards on 22.223/37.327 passing.</li><li>The Broncos are projected to finish with 320 yards of offense compared to the 322 yards for the Chargers.</li></ul><h3>Will the Chargers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>This season, the Chargers have achieved an overall record of 5-10, putting them 4th in the AFC-West. This includes a 0-6 record as underdogs and 5-4 when they are favored. When it comes to the spread, the Chargers come in at 6-9. Going into week 17, their scoring margin per game is -2.9.</p><p>Offensively, the Chargers have an average of 21.7 points per game, which is 16th in the NFL. In the passing game, the Chargers are averaging 233.8 passing yards per game, which is 13th in the league. So far, 65% of their first downs have come through the passing game.</p><p>The Chargers have been running the ball an average of 25.1 times per game and currently hold the 23rd spot in the league in rushing yards. Their average yards per rushing attempt is 3.7.</p><p>Los Angeles is 24th in points allowed defensively. So far, their opponents are putting up an average of 24.6 points per game, accumulating 372.6 yards per contest.</p><h3>Does Denver Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Coming into their game against Chargers, the Broncos are trying to improve on a 7-8 record. This mark has them at 3rd in the AFC-West and 12th in the AFC. This season, the Broncos find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 5-9-1. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at -3.3.</p><p>This season, the Denver offense has an average of 21.8 points, placing them 14th in the league. Denver is currently ranked 25th in the NFL for passing yards per game, with an average of 187.5. In terms of passing yards per attempt, they are 11th in the league.</p><p>Looking at their ground game, the Broncos have been carrying the ball an average of 26.5 times per game and are 14th in rushing yards. They have an average of 4.2 yards per rushing attempt.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Broncos hold the 18th position in tackles for loss and are ranked 12th in sacks. Opponents are managing to score an average of 25.1 points and gain 376.2 yards per game against them.</p>

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