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<p>Looking to win big? The Lumberjacks and Lancers face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers are hosting the game at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and California Baptist is favored by -1 vs. Stephen F. Austin in a Western Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will California Baptist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lumberjacks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin comes into tonight's game against California Baptist with a record of 14-13, including a 7-9 mark in Western Athletic Conference play. They have lost four straight games and are 4-7 on the road this season.</p>

<p>For the year, the Lumberjacks have been an underdog nine times and have a record of 2-7. Their average scoring differential on the road is -2.4 points per game, and they are currently on a four-game road losing streak.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has struggled against the spread this season, going just 6-19. Their record vs. the spread as the underdog is 2-7 and they have gone 0-3 ATS in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lumberjacks are just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has an over/under record of 13-12 this season. The average over/under line in their games is 145.5 and their games have had an average of 144.5 points. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 134.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total is 124 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Stephen F. Austin offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against Utah Valley. Their field goal percentage for the game was 38.9%, and they made 8 threes. In terms of offense, the Lumberjacks have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 178th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 318th in percentage and 321st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Lumberjacks' defense is ranked 140th in the country at 71.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Utah Valley, the Wolverines finished with a field goal percentage of 58% and a total of 71 points vs. Stephen F. Austin.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for California Baptist as Home Favorites</h3><p>California Baptist will look to snap their five-game losing streak when they host Stephen F. Austin. The Lancers are 14-13 on the season, including a 7-9 record in the Western Athletic Conference.</p>

<p>At home, California Baptist is 8-5 compared to their 4-8 record on the road. They have gone 3-2 in their last five games at home and 6-4 in their last 10.</p><p>As the favorite this season, California Baptist has gone just 5-11 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lancers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>California Baptist's over/under record for the season is 12-13 and the average over/under line in their games is 137.3. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year. So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 145 points.</p><p>The California Baptist offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Tarleton State. During the game, they attempted 16 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 48.9%. The team's top scorer is Dominique Daniels Jr., who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.2, while Blondeau Tchoukuiegno also carries a PPG average of 11.2 into the game.</p><p>In the current season, the California Baptist defense has excelled, sitting 47th in the nation by allowing 66.7 points per game. The California Baptist defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed Tarleton State to connect on 9 threes.</p>

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs California Baptist Lancers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>The Lions and Hawkeyes are set to face off at 8:00 ET on B1G+. The Hawkeyes will host the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Iowa as the -30 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +30</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Commerce at +30.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lions Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Records</h3> 

<p>Texas A&M-Commerce finished last season with a 10-20 overall record, including a 7-13 mark in Southland Conference play. At home, they posted a 5-7 record, with an average scoring margin of -2.5 points per game. On the road, they went 5-13, with a -13.9 average scoring margin.</p> 

<p>The Lions were 11-19 against the spread, with a 5-4 record when favored. As underdogs, they went 4-17 straight-up and 6-15 ATS. Their average over/under line was 140.8 points, and they had a 13-17 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.9 points.</p><p>Texas A&M-Commerce averaged 71.5 points per game last season, ranking 225th in possessions per game with 65.7. They struggled with shooting, finishing 366th in field goal percentage at 41% and 332nd in effective field goal percentage at 48%. Their two-point shooting was 50%, placing them 249th.</p> 

<p>The Lions were 16th in three-point attempts per game with 27.9, making 8.7 per game, which ranked 59th. However, they shot just 31% from beyond the arc, ranking 365th. They also made 12.6 free throws per game, ranking 270th. Khaliq Abdul-Mateen and KC Ugwuakazi are their top returning players, averaging 4.9 and 3.5 points per game, respectively, last season.</p><p>Texas A&M-Commerce struggled defensively last season, allowing 74.6 points per game, which ranked 246th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.9% from three-point range against them, placing the Lions 326th in three-point defense. They also gave up 20.5 free throws per game, ranking 258th in that category.</p> <p>However, the Lions were more effective in creating turnovers, averaging 7.9 steals per game, which ranked 55th nationally. They were also strong in blocking shots, averaging 5 per game, ranking 22nd in the country.</p><h3>Will Iowa Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Iowa Hawkeyes Records</h3> 
<p>Iowa finished last season with an 18-14 record, going 10-11 in Big Ten play. At home, they were 14-6, with an average scoring margin of +9.8 points per game. On the road, they went 4-8, losing by an average of 5.7 points per game.</p> 
<p>Against the spread, Iowa was 12-19, with a 21-11 over/under record. Their games averaged 161.9 points, with an average O/U line of 159.7. As the favorite, they were 14-3 straight-up and 7-9 ATS, and as the underdog, they went 4-11 straight-up and 5-10 ATS.</p><p>Last season, Iowa led the nation in possessions per game (70.8) and ranked 12th in points per game (82.9). They shot 47% from the field, placing 62nd, with an effective field goal percentage of 52% (123rd). The Hawkeyes made 6.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc.</p> 

<p>Payton Sandfort and Owen Freeman are Iowa's top returning players. Sandfort averaged 16.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game last season, while Freeman contributed 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.</p><p>Last season, Iowa struggled defensively, allowing 79.0 points per game, which ranked 316th in the nation. Opponents shot 36.5% from three-point range against them, placing Iowa 425th in that category. They also allowed 20.5 free throws per game, ranking 254th.</p> <p>On the positive side, Iowa averaged 6.9 steals per game, ranking 140th, and 3.9 blocked shots per game, placing them 102nd in the country.</p>

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Lions versus the Golden Gophers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and the Golden Gophers are the home favorites against the Golden Lions in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +17</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Minneapolis Possible for the Golden Lions?</h3><p>As they prepare for their fourth game of the season, UAPB currently holds a 1-2 record. In their previous three games as the underdog, they have a straight-up record of 0-3. As of today's game, UAPB has a 0-3 record against the spread this season. Looking back over their past ten games, including the previous season, UAPB is 2-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, UAPB's games have averaged 176.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 155.8 points. In the Golden Lions' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 94 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-0.</p><p>Against Incarnate Word, the UAPB had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 94.6 points per game. They scored 81 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46.4% in the game. Kylen Milton led the scoring for the Golden Lions, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Jyre McCloud chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, UAPB will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 85.0 points per game (191st). UAPB's three-point defense is currently 38th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.3% of their shots vs. UAPB.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Minnesota comes into their 5th game of the season with a record of 3-1, all of which have been played at their home arena. Minnesota has a 3-1 record vs. the spread heading into today's game. When factoring in last season, they are 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten games.</p><p>After four games, Minnesota has an over/under record of 1-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 144 points per game so far. The Golden Gophers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 76 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 79.2 points per game, Minnesota struggled in their previous game. Against USC Upstate, the Golden Gophers scored 67 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Dawson Garcia who comes into today's matchup averaging 18.8. Isaiah Ihnen also heads into the game with a PPG average of 10.2.</p><p>So far this season, the Minnesota defense has been performing well, ranking 51st in the country at 64.8 points allowed per contest. The Minnesota defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 53 points and allowed USC Upstate to connect on 5 threes.</p>

UAPB Golden Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/23

<p>At 4:07 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an interleague matchup between the Phillies and Angels. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Phillies are 20-11, while the Angels are 11-19. Philadelphia is currently favored on the money line at -185, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Patrick Sandoval is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Zack Wheeler for the Phillies. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by NSPPH.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +154</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Philadelphia rallied for three runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Phillies vs. Angels series. The Phillies scored three runs in the 2nd inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the top of the 9th, picking up a 7-5 win. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -176 on the money line.</p>

<p>Spencer Turnbull only went 5 1/3 innings for the Phillies but gave up just one hit and one earned run. Jose Alvarado got the win out of the bullpen, and Jeff Hoffman got the save. Tyler Anderson had a good outing for the Angels, going six innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber each homered for the Phillies, while Luis Rengifo went deep for the Angels. Rengifo finished the game 3/4 with three RBIs.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Philadelphia is 20-11 overall and is 0.5 games behind the Braves for the NL East lead. The Phillies are 3-3 in divisional games this year and closed out their series vs. the Padres with a win. So far, they are 10-6 at home and have gone 10-5 on the road.</p>

<p>The Phillies have an overall series record of 5-2-2 this year, and they won the first game of this series vs. the Angels. This season, the Phillies have been good as the favorite, putting up a mark of 16-8. As for their record as the underdog, they are 4-3.</p><p>The Phillies have been a solid run line bet overall this season, going 16-15. They have been even better on the road, where they are 9-6 against the run line, compared to 7-9 at home. They have an average run margin of +0.8 runs per game overall, but that number jumps to +1.4 on the road. They have been a better bet as the favorite, going 12-12 against the run line, compared to 4-3 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6, while it drops to -4.1 in losses.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their games go over the total in three straight contests, and they have a 14-16 O/U record on the season. The combined run average in their games is 8.6, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, their O/U record is 2-6, and 71% of their games have had higher lines than that. Their game today against the Los Angeles Angels has an over/under line of 7.5 runs.</p><p> Right-hander Zack Wheeler is on the mound for the Phillies today as he gets the start on the road vs. the Angels. So far this season, he has made six starts and has a record of 2-3. Wheeler's ERA is an impressive 1.93, and he has a WHIP of 0.88. One of his best outings of the season came in his most recent start, where he went six innings vs. the Reds, giving up no earned runs and picking up the win. Wheeler has made five quality starts this year and is averaging 11.09 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has 46 strikeouts compared to 13 walks. At home, his ERA is 2.17, compared to 1.93 on the road.</p>
<p>Philadelphia comes into today's game with the league's 2nd best home run total, and they are also one of the league's top hitting teams, as they are batting a collective .256, which is 5th in the MLB. Their team on-base percentage of .329 is also 6th in the league. The Phillies are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Alec Bohm has been on fire for the Phillies, hitting .366 for the season and .535 over his last 10 games. During this stretch, he has gone deep once and has 13 RBIs. Bohm's 30 RBIs for the season is the 2nd best mark in the league. Kyle Schwarber is also one of the league's top power hitters, with a team-high 8 homers, but he is batting just .202 for the season and .189 over his last 10 games.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is 11-19 overall heading into today's game at home vs. the Phillies. The Angels are six games behind the Mariners in the AL West, and they have yet to play a game against another AL West team this year. The Angels dropped the final game of their series vs. the Twins and have lost four straight series.</p>

<p>So far, the Angels have really struggled in day games, going just 2-11 this year. As the underdog, Los Angeles is 10-16 compared to a mark of 1-3 as the favorite. At home, the Angels are just 4-10 this year.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.5 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big. Their average run margin in losing games is -4.0 runs per game. That's why their overall run line record is just 14-16, despite a run line record of 10-6 on the road. They are just 4-10 against the run line at home and 0-4 as the favorite.</p><p>Despite a combined run average of 9.9 runs per game, the Angels have seen their games go over the over/under line in 17 of 29 games this season. Their over/under record is 17-12, and their games have averaged 9 runs per game. Today's line is set at 7.5 runs, and the over has hit in four straight games for the Angels.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Phillies at home. Sandoval has made six starts this year and has a record of 1-4 with a 6.33 ERA. Looking at his numbers, Sandoval has a WHIP of 1.78 and opponents are batting .288 this year. In his last outing, Sandoval gave up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. He took the loss in that game. Sandoval has given up at least one homer in each of his last three outings. So far, he has allowed a total of eight homers.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been pretty consistent at home and on the road, averaging 4.4 and 4.3 runs per game, respectively. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 11th in the league, and are 7th in the league in home runs.</p>

<p>Mike Trout has been a bit of a disappointment so far this season, batting just .220, but he does lead the team with 10 homers. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot, with a team-high 23 RBIs and 7 homers to go along with a batting average of .273. Jo Adell has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 10/28 in his last eight games with three homers.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 5/1/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week five non-conference matchup between the Miami (OH) RedHawks and the UMass Minutemen, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Yager Stadium in Oxford. Miami (OH) is winless this season, while UMass has one win. The over/under is at 47.5 points, and Miami (OH) is the heavy favorite at -18.5 points.</p><h3>UMASS MINUTEMEN VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMass Minutemen +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yager Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMASS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have the Miami (OH) RedHawks winning this one by a score of 34 to 20</li><li>Even though we like the Miami (OH) RedHawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the UMass Minutemen at +18.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UMass Minutemen Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UMass is now 1-3 on the season after their 35-31 victory over Central Connecticut. No betting lines were available for this matchup, but the Minutemen came out on top in a high-scoring game, with the two teams combining for 66 points.</p><p></p><p>UMass led 7-0 early, but Central Connecticut fought back to tie the game at 21-21 by halftime. The Minutemen and Blue Devils each scored once in the third quarter, and UMass outscored Central Connecticut 7-3 in the fourth quarter to get the win.</p><p>UMass's offense was led by quarterback Taisun Phommachanh, who threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, completing 66.7% of his passes. Jakobie Keeney-James was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 95 yards. The Minutemen's passing game was responsible for 287 yards, with a total of 453 yards of offense.</p><p></p><p>On the ground, UMass picked up 166 yards, with Jalen John leading the way with 65 yards on 13 carries. The Minutemen's offense moved the chains 27 times and scored a total of three passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns.</p><p>UMass's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 247 total yards and 157 passing yards in their most recent game. They gave up two touchdowns on the ground but managed to limit Central Connecticut to 90 rushing yards. The Minutemen's secondary picked off one pass, and they'll aim to tighten up in coverage to prevent big plays in the passing game.</p><h3>Are The Miami (OH) RedHawks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Miami (OH) is looking to get in the win column after starting the season 0-3. In their most recent game, the RedHawks were on the road against Notre Dame and lost 28-3. Despite the defeat, Miami (OH) covered the spread as +27.5 point underdogs, and the total score of 31 points was under the 43.5-point over/under line.</p><p></p><p>Neither team scored in the first quarter, but Notre Dame took a 14-3 lead by halftime. The RedHawks added a field goal in the second quarter, and Notre Dame outscored them 14-0 in the third quarter, leading to the final score of 28-3.</p><p>In their 28-3 loss to Notre Dame, Miami (OH) struggled to move the ball, finishing with just 229 total yards. The RedHawks' offense managed to pick up 17 first downs, but they were held to 110 rushing yards on 28 attempts. In the passing game, Miami (OH) gained 119 yards on 14 completions, with Brett Gabbert going 14/35 for 119 yards, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 25.77.</p><p></p><p>Keyon Mozee led the team in rushing with 36 yards on six carries, while Cade McDonald was the top receiver with four catches for 52 yards.</p><p>Miami (OH) will be looking for a much better performance from their run defense, as they gave up 270 yards and three rushing touchdowns to Notre Dame. Overall, the RedHawks allowed 428 total yards and 28 points. Notre Dame's ground game was the key, with Miami (OH) giving up 9.4 yards per carry. The RedHawks also allowed 158 yards through the air on 17 completions.</p>

UMass Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-975) will take on the Toronto Raptors (+627) in an Eastern Atlantic division matchup. The Knicks are favored by 13 points and have a record of 43-28, which is good for 4th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Raptors have lost 11 straight games and sit at 23-49, 12th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and will be televised on TSN. The over/under line for the game is 210 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-106 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have Gary Trent Jr. finishing with Gary Trent Jr. points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.7% and knocking down 7 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for New York?</h3><p>In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Knicks are 29-15 compared to 14-13 against the West. This season, they are 43-28 overall, which is good for 4th place in the East.</p>

<p>New York has won their last two games and are favored by 13 points today. As the favorite, the Knicks have a record of 31-9 and have gone 25-14 against the spread as the favorite.</p>

<p>This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 26-44-1, with an average over/under line of 223.1. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 219.6.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Pistons by a score of 124-99. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, giving the Knicks an ATS win. They were favored by 17 points.</p>

<p>On the road, the Knicks are 19-15 straight up and 19-14 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is +2.3 points per game.</p><p>On the season, the Knicks are 22nd in scoring at 111.9 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 113.3 points per contest. In terms of pace, New York is last in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Knicks are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 16th in the league at 36%. Overall, they are 20th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>One area where New York has excelled is on the offensive glass, as they are 2nd in the league in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, the Knicks are 29th in the NBA.</p><p>So far, the Knicks' defense is ranked 2nd in the league at 107.6 points per contest. The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.7% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.</p><h3>Can Toronto Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Toronto is currently on an 11-game losing streak and are 23-49 this season. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Atlantic Division. In non-conference games, they are 7-21 and 16-28 against other Eastern Conference teams.</p>

<p>This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 50 of their 72 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -8.1 points per game. Today, they are 13-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 23-27 as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Nets by a score of 96-88. The O/U line for that game was 218.5, and they were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>Toronto has an O/U record of 35-36-1 this season, and their games have averaged 230.5 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 210, and the Raptors have gone 7 straight games hitting the under.</p><p>At home this season, the Raptors are averaging 109.4 points per game (27th) compared to 116.1 on the road (10th). Overall, they are 19th in the NBA in scoring at 112.8 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Toronto is 27th in the league at 35% from beyond the arc. In terms of pace, the Raptors are 13th at 99.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this year, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.1% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 16th in the NBA at 47%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Raptors' defense is giving up an average of 117.8 points per contest. Most recently, the Raptors' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 96 points to the Nets.</p>

New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/27/24

If you haven't seen the North Texas Mean Green play, there might be plenty of time to go to the refrigerator, so to speak. That is because they operate VERY slowly. Only a handful of teams use the shot clock more than they do, and of course, that is something they have been able to use to their advantage.

Well, that worked for them as they played their first NCAA Tournament game, and as a result they came out of it as the victor against a nationally-ranked side.

This may not bode well for the Villanova Wildcats, who they'll oppose on Sunday night in the Round of 32. This game begins at 8:45 PM ET at Banker Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

BetOnline has LIVE BETTING for this game, as it does for all events. And if you are looking for props, you have come to the right place, as all you have to do is click the red "plus" sign to the right of the game listing (+) and you can indulge all you want.

NCAA Tournament @ Indianapolis
NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN vs.VILLANOVA WILDCATS, 8:45 PM ET (TNT)

March Madness Basketball Odds: Villanova -5.5 (-112) / Total 126

Grant McCasland's North Texas team got through the Conference USA tournament by beating Western Kentucky, which had some impressive talent. But these guys are oriented very much toward a philosophy that they will have a better chance by limiting the number of possessions. So they use more than 19 seconds of the shot clock on a per-possession basis.

And they succeeded against a Purdue team that also plays somewhat deliberately. The game was tied at 61 going into overtime, but UNT was much the best in the extra session, outscoring the Boilermakers 17-8 to cross the finish line first. They held Purdue to 9-of-30 from three-point range.

That was grace under pressure, and they'll have to do that again. Villanova has no problem operating carefully; in fact, the Wildcats average 18.5 seconds per possession. They do not give much away, as a rule, ranking second in the country in turnover percentage.

The speed bump for Jay Wright's team is this - they lost point guard Collin Gillespie, the Big East co-player of the year, to an MCL injury, and that left a big void. They came out of that okay against Winthrop,which didn't bring enough poise to take advantage of the situation, shooting just 36%.

Generally the 'Cats are not considered lockdown defenders, so we don't know if we could count on such a thing happening again versus UNT, which is 37.5% from long range.

A few things worry us a little about the Mean Green. One is that Villanova was able to get by against one-loss Winthrop by putting the ball in the hands of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who shared in that Big East co-POY honor and showed it, with 22 points, eleven rebounds and six assists. Also, guard Justin Moore, who had a high ankle sprain, scored 15 points in 37 minutes.

Also, one of the staples of what North Texas does on defense is forcing turnovers. Even without Gillespie, the Wildcats can mitigate that effect to some degree.

And listen - Jay Wright knows this drill, as he has won two national championships.

But North Texas showed us a lot, in the process of giving Purdue a second chance and beating them back anyway. They are a veteran team, starting four seniors and a junior. And they are not in the deep water here, as they have played against really tough teams like Arkansas, Mississippi State, Loyola-Chicago and West Virginia.

They may be worth the investment. But consider as well that we have gotten a clue as to how they play against that level of opposition, as they averaged 54 points against them.

So while there might be some value with the dog, the UNDER is worth a whack as well.

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