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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinals and Lancers. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lancers at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have California Baptist as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Incarnate Word Cardinals +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Even though we have California Baptist winning straight-up, we like Incarnate Word at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Records</h3> 

<p>Last season, Incarnate Word finished with a 6-23 overall record, going 3-15 in Southland Conference play. At home, they posted a 3-8 mark, with an average scoring margin of -5.7 points per game. On the road, they went 3-15, losing by an average of 10.2 points per game.</p> 

<p>The Cardinals were 8-20 against the spread, including a 6-11 record on the road. As the favorite, they went 0-6 ATS, and they were 8-14 as the underdog. Their games averaged 150.1 points, and their over/under record was 16-13.</p><p>Last season, Incarnate Word averaged 72.3 points per game, ranking 210th in possessions per game with 68.1. They struggled with shooting, finishing 317th in field goal percentage (42%) and 296th in effective field goal percentage (49%). The Cardinals made 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, and ranked 91st in free throws made per game with 15.1.</p>

<p>Point guard Jalin Anderson returns after averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game last season. Guard Davion Bailey also returns, having averaged 12.6 points, 1.5 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game in 26 games last year.</p><p>Incarnate Word struggled defensively last season, allowing 78.6 points per game, which ranked 313th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Cardinals 374th in three-point defense. They also gave up 22.8 free-throw attempts per game, ranking 309th nationally.</p> <p>One bright spot for Incarnate Word was their shot-blocking, as they averaged 4.1 blocks per game, ranking 73rd in the country. They also averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 242nd nationally.</p><h3>Will California Baptist Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>California Baptist Lancers Records</h3> 

<p>California Baptist finished last season with a 14-17 record, going 9-13 in Western Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 9-7 mark, with an average scoring margin of +3.5 points per game. On the road, they went 5-10, losing by an average of 3.9 points per game.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Lancers were 11-20, including a 6-9 record on the road. They went 6-12 ATS as the favorite and 5-8 as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 136.6 points, and they had a 15-16 O/U record, with their games averaging 134.2 points per contest.</p><h3>California Baptist Lancers Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>California Baptist averaged 67.3 points per game last season, ranking 342nd in possessions per game with 62.5. They struggled with shooting, finishing 373rd in field goal percentage at 41% and 375th in effective field goal percentage at 47%. The Lancers were 383rd in two-point percentage, hitting 45% of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they made 6.7 threes per game, shooting 32%, which ranked 307th in three-point percentage.</p> 

<h3>California Baptist Lancers Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<p>Dominique Daniels Jr. returns after averaging 19.2 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 rebounds in 21 games last season. AJ Braun also comes back, having averaged 12 points and 6.2 rebounds in 32 games.</p><p>California Baptist was one of the better teams in the country in points allowed last season, giving up just 66.6 per game, which ranked 43rd nationally. They also did a good job of limiting free-throw opportunities, allowing only 16.1 attempts per game, placing them 74th in that category.</p> <p>However, the Lancers struggled to defend the three, with opponents shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc, ranking them 238th. They also ranked 361st in steals, averaging just 4 per game, and 301st in blocked shots, with 2.6 per game.</p>

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

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<p>The Clippers (-971) are currently favored by 12 points over the Trail Blazers (+635) in tonight's Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles is 43-25 and 4th in the West, while Portland is 14th in the conference and has lost four straight games.</p>

<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at the Moda Center in Portland. The game will be shown on ROOT.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, March 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-104 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 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Clippers Chances on the Road</h3><p>Today, the Clippers are favored by 12 points against the Trail Blazers. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 54 of their 68 games and have a record of 40-14 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 30-24 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Clippers have gone 3-11 straight-up and 4-10 against the spread. Their ATS record for the season is 34-34, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Trail Blazers, the Clippers won by a score of 116-103. The O/U line for that game was 216.5 points, and the Clippers were favored by 11.5 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 30-37-1, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 217.5 points.</p>

<p>The Clippers are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference with a record of 43-25. Against Western Conference teams, they are 26-18 and 8-5 against other Pacific Division teams. On the road, the Clippers are 21-14.</p><p>So far this season, the Clippers are averaging 116.5 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 116.9 points per game compared to 116.1 at home.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th overall at 49%.</p>

<p>One area where the Clippers have been strong is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. Overall, they are making an average of 13 threes per game.</p><p>So far, the Clippers' defense is ranked 10th in the league at 112.5 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 36.4% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Does Portland Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Trail Blazers are 33-35-1. In their last three games, the final score has gone over the O/U line.</p>

<p>On average, Portland's games have seen 223.4 points scored, which is higher than today's O/U line of 217.5. This year, their games have averaged an O/U line of 223.9.</p>

<p>Going into the game, Portland has lost four straight games and are 19-50 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 14th place and are 5th in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Portland has gone 18-45 this season and are 31-31 ATS as the underdog. Currently, they are 12-point underdogs against the Clippers. In their last two games as the underdog, they have failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Clippers by a score of 116-103. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game. This season, Portland is 8-37 against Western Conference opponents and 1-14 against teams in their division.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the league, averaging 107.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.4 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Portland has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 26.1% of their games. They have also struggled with their shooting, ranking 29th in field goal percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 24th in both three-point percentage (35%) and three-point makes per game (11.7). In terms of pace, Portland is 19th in the league.</p><p>At present, the Trail Blazers' defense is ranked 17th, allowing 115.8 points per game. The Portland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Portland.</p>

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