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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Hoyas and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. Georgetown is favored by -2.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 130.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Georgetown as Away Favorites</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 9-2 this season with a dominant 81-57 win over Creighton on Wednesday. The Hoyas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Georgetown led 34-28 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding Creighton to just 29 points.</p><p>Georgetown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 55% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 62.5% of their threes (10/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both knocked down 5 threes, with Epps hitting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 21 points. Micah Peavy also contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Curtis Williams Jr. was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts in just 12 minutes of action.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 57 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, with 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 16 threes, shooting 62%. They also went 5/7 from the free-throw line, a 71% success rate.</p><h3>Can Seton Hall Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Seton Hall's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 79-67 road loss to Villanova on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +8 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Seton Hall trailed 37-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, being outscored 42-38. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three, while connecting on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21). The Pirates grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 44.4% overall despite struggling from three (1/6). Isaiah Coleman contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 46.7% of his shots. Tyler Perkins was efficient, going 5/6 from deep and 6/7 overall, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponent shot 42%, hitting 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Bulls (-106) will face off against the Raptors (-114) in a conference matchup. The Raptors are favored by 1 point and are currently on a 4 game losing streak. The over/under line for this game is 238.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on CHSN. The Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference with an 11-15 record, while the Raptors are 14th in the East at 7-19.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +1</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-109 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.6% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Toronto?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 11-15 on the season with a 109-95 win over the Hornets on Friday. Playing at home, Chicago was favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 204 points fell well short of the 233.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 28-18 after the Hornets went on a 12-0 run. The Bulls maintained their lead by matching the Hornets 23-23 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with an 82-67 lead, holding off a late push from Charlotte, who edged them 28-27 in the final period.</p><p>Ayo Dosunmu led the Bulls with 19 points in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 of those in the first quarter. Coby White added 18 points, with 9 coming in the final period, while Josh Giddey contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Chicago shot just 39.8% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range, but still managed to hit 14 threes. Dosunmu connected on 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep.</p><p>The Bulls put on a defensive clinic on Friday, holding the Hornets to just 95 points on 35% shooting. Chicago was especially tough in the 2nd quarter, allowing only 18 points. They also limited Charlotte to just 8 made three-pointers on 17% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chicago sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, though they did give up 17 offensive boards. They also added 12 steals and 11 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Can The Raptors Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-19 on the season after a 114-104 road loss to the Heat on Thursday. Toronto came into the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, losing by 10. The total points for the game were set at 224.5, but the teams combined for 218, falling short of the line.</p> <p>Toronto went on a 14-0 run early, taking the score from 24-23 to 37-24. However, Miami responded by outscoring the Raptors 35-24 in the 2nd quarter and 31-25 in the 3rd, leaving Toronto trailing 89-76 heading into the 4th. The Raptors won the final quarter 28-25 but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 114-104 loss to the Heat, the Raptors shot 44.6% from the field and connected on 11 threes at a 34.4% clip. Gradey Dick led the way with 22 points, despite shooting just 27.3% from deep, while Jakob Poeltl added 16 points on 58.3% shooting.</p> <p>Dick scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 4th. Ochai Agbaji and RJ Barrett each contributed 5 points in the final period, with Agbaji finishing with 13 points on 75% shooting.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 35 and 31 points, respectively, in their 114-104 loss to the Heat. Toronto allowed Miami to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Raptors also sent Miami to the line 32 times, where they made 21 free throws. Toronto finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Louis Billikens vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Kings and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Devils to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Kings Chances in Newark</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 17-8-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 with just 31 seconds left, but a late goal from Chicago sent the game to a shootout, where the Kings were outscored 3-2.</p> 

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>Despite 40 shots on goal, the Kings only managed 3 goals. Kevin Fiala picked up his 4th and 5th assists, while Trevor Moore earned his 3rd assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled late, giving up three goals in the 3rd period, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Can the Devils Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 18-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at the 5:34 mark. Calgary added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>New Jersey’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Devils were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>New Jersey couldn’t capitalize on any of their opportunities, including power plays. The Devils were held scoreless through all three periods, as Calgary’s defense kept them in check.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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