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<p>Betting on today's Leathernecks and Panthers game? Catch the action at Groniger Arena in Charleston, IL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Eastern Illinois as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Groniger Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Western Illinois?</h3><p>Western Illinois dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 77-66 road loss to SIUE on Thursday. The Leathernecks entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Western Illinois trailed 42-30 at halftime but played a tighter second half, outscoring SIUE 36-35. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Leathernecks put up 66 points, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 43.5% of their threes, going 10-for-23 from deep, and were 8-for-9 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Marko Maletic led the way, hitting 6-of-8 from three and finishing with 28 points. Ray'Sean Taylor added 23 points, shooting 75% overall, while Brian Taylor II was 5-for-6 from beyond the arc, contributing 19 points.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 77 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>The Leathernecks gave up 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts (59%) and 8 threes on 13 attempts (61%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Eastern Illinois as Home Favorites</h3><p>Eastern Illinois picked up a 78-74 win over Lindenwood on Thursday, improving their record to 2-9. The Panthers were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread in the win.</p> <p>After leading 35-27 at halftime, Eastern Illinois allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but held on for the win. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p><p>Eastern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 11 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 61.1% of their 36 attempts.</p> <p>Zion Fruster led the way with 29 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Markeith Browning II added 21 points and 5 assists, while Kooper Jacobi contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Eastern Illinois gave up 74 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. They conceded 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois allowed 6 threes on 11 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 54%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 61%. Eastern Illinois gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>The Miami Heat (+165) travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (-198) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-4.5) are favored and have lost three straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Heat (20-18) are 7th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division. The Lakers (20-17) are 7th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points. SN-LA will televise the game.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Miami dropped to 20-18 on the season following a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Heat, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11 points. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but managed just 13 points in the 2nd. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-54 lead into 65-59, and outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Miami couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 30 points in the final period.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Clippers, the Heat managed just 98 points, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 32.7%, but they hit 17 threes overall.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the final period.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 36 points. Overall, Miami gave up 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 home loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 228 went over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After leading 62-53 at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to go on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 84-76 to 94-76. Los Angeles managed only 13 points in the 4th quarter while San Antonio scored 37.</p><p>In their 126-102 loss to the Spurs, the Lakers shot 44.8% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points and 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 37 points, respectively, in a 126-102 loss to the Spurs. Overall, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-146) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+120) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and have a record of 22-18, while the Pelicans are 9-32 and have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on Gulf TV. The over/under line for this game is 225 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-112 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Dallas Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 22-18 on the season after a 118-99 home loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points was well below the pre-game total of 235.</p> <p>Denver took control early, outscoring Dallas 36-21 in the 1st quarter and 35-24 in the 2nd. A 12-0 run by the Mavs brought them closer, but they couldn’t sustain the momentum. Although Dallas outscored Denver 32-27 in the 4th quarter, it wasn’t enough to overcome the 91-67 deficit they faced going into the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Nuggets, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 42.2% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Daniel Gafford led the team with 13 points, scoring 6 in the 1st quarter and 7 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Naji Marshall and Kyrie Irving each added 11 points, with Marshall scoring 9 in the 4th. Irving shot just 22.2% from the field, contributing 5 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 71 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20. Overall, they allowed 118 points on 51% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas allowed Denver to hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. The Nuggets also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks finished with 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 9-32 on the season with a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday. New Orleans, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 232 fell short of the 243.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run in the 4th quarter, extending their lead from 33-27 to 44-27. They outscored Chicago 33-27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Pelicans managed to put up 119 points in their win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 43.8% from the field and 28% from three-point range. They made 14 threes in the game, with Dejounte Murray hitting 4 of them, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.</p> <p>Trey Murphy led the way with 32 points, scoring 11 of those in the 3rd quarter. Zion Williamson added 21 points, with 9 coming in the opening period. Jose Alvarado also came up big, scoring all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough start, allowing 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Pelicans tightened up their defense, giving up just 27 points in each of the final two quarters to help secure the win. They held the Bulls to 44% shooting overall.</p> <p>New Orleans did a solid job defending the three, with Chicago hitting 14 threes on 32% shooting. The Pelicans also sent the Bulls to the line just 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Seminoles? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Pittsburgh is favored by -2 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +2</p><p>This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Seminoles.</li><li>Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh fell to 12-4 on the season after an 82-78 loss to Louisville on Saturday, January 11th. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Pittsburgh scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, leading to the loss.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 47.6% of their threes, hitting 10 of 21 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 20 for 22 (90.9%).</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 25 points, knocking down 7 of 11 threes. Jaland Lowe added 24 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 20% from deep.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Panthers held them to 41% shooting on two-pointers, as they went 14/34.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 for 90%. Pittsburgh limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Florida State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida State’s season record fell to 11-5 after a 77-57 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Seminoles entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FSU trailed 36-29 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their recent game, the Seminoles managed just 57 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit only 25%, connecting on 4 of 16 threes.</p> <p>Florida State made 11 of 15 free throws (73.3%) and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists. Chase Hunter led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Jaeden Zackery added 15 points, making 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Florida State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Seminoles gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Betting on today's Norse and Vikings game? Catch the action at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Cleveland State is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Northern Kentucky.</p><h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland State Vikings -4</p><p>This game will be played at Wolstein Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Cleveland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northern Kentucky Pull Off A Win at Wolstein Center?</h3><p>After a 68-53 loss to Oakland on Saturday, the Norse are now 7-9 this season. Northern Kentucky, who were -3.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 41-32 at halftime, the Norse managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a 36.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they shot 24.1% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>They also shot 50% from the free-throw line, going 6 for 12. Buru Naivalurua was a bright spot, shooting 87.5% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds, while DQ Cole added 16 points, hitting 4 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 13 offensive rebounds, Northern Kentucky held their opponent to 68 points on 36% shooting. The Norse limited damage from beyond the arc, with their opponent hitting just 7 of 29 threes (24%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Northern Kentucky's opponent struggled, making only 6 of 12 attempts (50%).</p><h3>Can the Vikings Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Vikings improved to 9-6 on the season with an 80-72 road win over Youngstown State on Saturday. Cleveland State entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-31 at halftime, the Vikings scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Cleveland State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-22 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Vikings dished out 18 assists, with Tevin Smith leading the way with 7. Tahj Staveskie contributed 21 points, hitting 4-of-10 from deep, while Cris Carroll knocked down 3-of-4 threes, finishing with 18 points on 66.7% shooting.</p><p>Despite Cleveland State's defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. The Vikings held them to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with 9 made shots out of 24.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cleveland State's opponent hit 13 threes on 31 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 15 of those for a 93% success rate. The Vikings gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Kentucky Norse vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>In a division matchup between the Grizzlies and Spurs, Memphis (-147) is favored by 3 points over San Antonio (+123) at the Frost Bank Center. The over/under line is set at 239 points.</p>

<p>Memphis is 25-15 overall and 3rd in the Western Conference. San Antonio is 19-19 and 10th in the West. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 149-132 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Grizzlies fell to 25-15 on the season after a 120-118 road loss to the Rockets on Monday. Memphis entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the two-point loss. The total points for the game reached 238, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.5 by 4.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis started strong, leading 30-23 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by the Rockets shifted momentum. The Grizzlies regained control, taking a 92-87 lead into the 4th quarter, but Houston outscored them 33-26 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 120-118 loss to the Rockets, the Grizzlies shot 53.6% from the field, with a 43.8% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Ja Morant led the way with 29 points, adding 11 in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 25 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd.</p> <p>Morant and Bane each made 4 threes, with Bane shooting 80% from deep. Jaren Jackson added 17 points, and Jaylen Wells chipped in 14, scoring 4 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies started strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 23 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 33 points, respectively, in their 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Memphis allowed Houston to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies also had a tough time defending the three, as the Rockets hit 16 threes on 51% shooting. Memphis sent Houston to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 17 steals.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio pulled their record to 19-19 with a 126-102 road win over the Lakers on Monday. The Spurs entered the game as +4 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread with a +24 point victory. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.</p> <p>After trailing 62-53 at halftime, the Spurs turned things around by winning the 3rd quarter 36-27. They then dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-13, including a 10-0 run that extended their lead from 84-76 to 94-76.</p><p>The Spurs shot 53.3% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes in their 126-102 win over the Lakers. Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle each scored 23 points, with Vassell knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p> <p>Castle did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 of his 23 points. Harrison Barnes added 10 of his 17 points in the 4th, while Chris Paul chipped in 5 of his 13 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they allowed 36 points, the Spurs' defense locked down in the 4th, giving up just 13 points to secure the win. Overall, they held the Lakers to 102 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>San Antonio limited the Lakers' three-point shooting, allowing just 14 threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Spurs finished with 16 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Spartans game? Catch the action at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Southern conference game currently have UNCG as the -17 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132 points.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +17</p><p>This game will be played at First Horizon Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have UNCG winning straight-up, we like Citadel at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Greensboro Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs dropped to 1-10 on the season after a 70-52 loss to East Tennessee State on Saturday. Citadel, who entered the game as +16 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Trailing 36-22 at halftime, Citadel scored 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34. The combined points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>The Citadel Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 38.8% shooting from the field. They connected on only 27.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 5 of 18 from deep, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 44.9%.</p> <p>Jaden Seymour led the way with 15 points, despite shooting 38.5% overall. Cam Glover added 13 points, knocking down 40% of his threes, and John Buggs III chipped in 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, Citadel's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 17 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Citadel's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 attempts for 66%.</p><h3>Will UNCG Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>UNCG dropped to 7-7 on the season after a 76-69 road loss to Samford on Saturday, January 11th. The Spartans entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNCG trailed 36-28 at halftime but managed to score 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Despite the strong 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG put up 69 points, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, going 7-for-18, and hit 72% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Trey Fort led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8%, while Donovan Atwell added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Rylan Jones contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Riley Allenspach was efficient, shooting 75% from the field in 15 minutes.</p><p>UNCG's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 57% shooting, with their opponents hitting 16 of 28 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNCG's defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 shots, shooting 73%.</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs UNCG Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Dragons and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Fordham is favored by -6 against Drexel in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fordham Rams -6</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FORDHAM RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Fordham pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Drexel Be The Talk of Rose Hill Gymnasium?</h3><p>The Dragons picked up a 67-61 win over Fairfield on Tuesday, November 19th. Drexel came into the game as +1 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 128, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Drexel took control early, leading 33-21 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own to hold on for the win.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 54.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 8 of 11 attempts, good for 72.7%.</p> <p>Shane Blakeney led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three (3/6). Yame Butler added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots. Prophet Johnson and Louis Bleechmore each contributed 12 points, with Johnson also dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 9 boards.</p><p>Drexel's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 43% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 7 threes on 28 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 46%. Drexel gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rams Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fordham dropped a 78-76 decision to Manhattan on Friday, November 15th. The Rams, who were -8 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Fordham scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 141.</p><p>Fordham's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 37.5% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 44.4%, and they hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 11 for 14 from the line.</p> <p>Will Sydnor and Japhet Medor led the way, with Sydnor shooting 64.3% overall and Medor hitting 6 of 8 from three-point range at 75.0%. Sydnor finished with 24 points, while Medor added 23. Jackie Johnson III contributed 21 points, despite shooting 22.2% from deep, matching Will Richardson's 2 for 9 effort from three-point range.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field (26/62). Inside the arc, they allowed 20/43 shooting, or 46%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fordham held their opponents to 6/19 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20, for 71%. Fordham allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (17-11) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 6.5 points and have won five straight games, while the Magic have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line is set at 209.5.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-86 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thunder Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 111-96 victory over the Rockets on Saturday, the Thunder improved to 20-5 this season. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 207 points fell short of the 215-point O/U line.</p> <p>Oklahoma City took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 51-48 to 59-51. They outscored Houston 34-27 in the 3rd quarter and 36-27 in the 4th, pulling away after leading 75-69 heading into the final period.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in their 111-96 win over the Rockets, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 21 points on 75% shooting, while Jalen Williams added 20 points.</p> <p>Oklahoma City hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip, shooting 45% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and Hartenstein added 10 in the 4th.</p><p>The Thunder's defense was on point Saturday, holding the Rockets to just 96 points. They allowed 20 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd, giving up 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Oklahoma City limited Houston to 36% shooting, including 23% from three-point range, where the Rockets made just 11 threes. The Thunder also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Magic Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Magic fell to 17-11 on the season after a 100-91 loss to the Knicks on Sunday. Orlando, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 191 points was well below the O/U line of 213.5.</p> <p>After a 22-22 first quarter, the Knicks took control by outscoring the Magic 29-19 in the second. Orlando trimmed the deficit slightly in the third, winning the quarter 26-24, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 25-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 100-91 loss to the Knicks, the Magic shot just 41.9% from the field and 30% from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes. Moritz Wagner was a bright spot, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% and finishing with a game-high 32 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Tristan Da Silva added 20 points, with 9 of those coming in the opening quarter. Jalen Suggs struggled, shooting 21.1% from the field and contributing 9 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 100 points, the Magic couldn’t capitalize on their defensive effort against the Knicks. They allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, followed by 24 in the 3rd and 25 in the 4th.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to contain New York from beyond the arc, as the Knicks hit 10 threes on 41% shooting. The Magic also sent the Knicks to the line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Bears versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with North Carolina being favored by -14.5 at home against California.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like California at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will California Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Golden Bears fell to 8-8 on the season after a 71-68 home loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday. Cal entered the game as 7-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Cal struggled early, trailing 42-23 at halftime, but mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 45-29. Despite the strong finish, they couldn't complete the comeback.</p><p>California struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 38.2%. They did manage to hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Jaydon Young and Jeremiah Wilkinson each added 14 points, with Young shooting 54.5% overall. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 71 points, the California Golden Bears held their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, with a 36% mark on two-point attempts (15/41). From beyond the arc, they allowed 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.</p> <p>California sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 81% success rate. The Golden Bears also gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tar Heels Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 11-6 on the season with a 63-61 win over NC State on Saturday. The Tar Heels were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNC led 26-20 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the narrow margin, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>In their last game, the Tar Heels put up 63 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-19 from beyond the arc, and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. Jalen Washington contributed 11 rebounds and shot 66.7% from the field, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>North Carolina's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 36% shooting. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 3/19, or 15%.</p> <p>Even with 16 offensive rebounds, the opposing team couldn't capitalize, shooting 45% from two-point range. They did manage to hit 10/12 free throws, good for 83%.</p>

California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Commanders are the underdog at +123 on the money line as they host the Bears at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 27th at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The Bears are favored by -2.5 on the road, and the over/under line is 43.5 points. CBS is handling the television coverage of this week eight NFC matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO BEARS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 26 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Commanders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bears Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After two straight losses, the Bears have bounced back with three consecutive wins, including a 35-16 victory over the Jaguars in week 6. Chicago was a 1.5-point underdog in that game, but they covered the spread with ease, bringing their ATS record to 5-1 this season. They rank 13th in our power rankings and have a +7.8 average scoring margin.</p> <p>According to our projections, the Bears have a 40% chance of making the playoffs and a 5.4% chance of winning the NFC North. They are 4-2 overall, 2-0 in conference play, and 4-0 at home, but they are 0-2 on the road. Their O/U record is 3-3, with the over hitting in each of their last three games.</p><p>Caleb Williams has been on fire, posting passer ratings of 124 in week 6, 126 in week 5, and 106 in week 4. Against the Jaguars in week 6, he threw for 226 yards and 4 touchdowns, completing 23 of 29 passes. D’Andre Swift led the rushing attack with 91 yards on 17 carries, while Cole Kmet had 5 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p> <p>Heading into week 8, the Bears rank 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in passing attempts per game, averaging 33.2, and 20th in passing yards with 196.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 23rd in rushing yards per game, with 104.8, on 28 attempts per game. Chicago is 21st in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 35.4%.</p><p>In their 35-16 win over the Jaguars, the Bears' defense allowed just 3.4 yards per attempt on 20 rushing attempts. They also recorded four sacks and held Jacksonville to 68 rushing yards. Against the pass, Chicago gave up 210 yards, 24 completions, and two touchdowns. The Bears forced one interception and limited the Jaguars to a 46.7% third-down conversion rate. Chicago's defense also had the edge in QB hits and tackles for loss.<p></p><h3>Will The Commanders Win At Home Over The Bears?</h3><p>Washington bounced back from their week 6 loss to the Ravens with a dominant 40-7 win over the Panthers, improving their record to 5-2. This puts them in first place in the NFC East, and our projections give them a 74.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 46.4% chance of winning the division. Heading into week 8, the Commanders rank 8th in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +9.4 points per game and is 5-1-1 against the spread. They covered the 10-point spread in their win over the Panthers and are 3-0 as favorites this season. Their O/U record is 5-2, with their games averaging 52.9 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Commanders sit atop our offensive power rankings, leading the NFL in points per game with 31.1. They rank 4th in total yards per game (384.1) and 13th in passing yards, despite being 24th in pass attempts. On the ground, Washington is 5th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game, averaging 165.4 yards. They also rank 3rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 7, Marcus Mariota threw for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 18 of 23 passes. Terry McLaurin led the team with 98 receiving yards, and Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 71 yards on 12 carries. Washington scored 40 points against the Panthers, with 27 coming in the first half.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Washington Commanders' defense was dominant, allowing just 85 passing yards in a 40-7 win over the Panthers. They picked off two passes and held Carolina to 72.2% completions. Washington's defense also limited the Panthers to a 30% third-down conversion rate and recorded two sacks.<p></p>Washington's run defense allowed 95 yards on 23 attempts, and offensively, the Panthers managed just 180 total yards against them. The Commanders' secondary didn't give up any passing touchdowns in the game.</p>

Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24

<p>The Miami Dolphins travel to take on the New York Jets, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Kickoff for this week 12 game is set for 3:00 PM ET and will be televised on AMZN. In a matchup between two AFC East teams, the Dolphins are 10 point favorites on the road. Find out my best bets on the spread, total and moneyline.</p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS NEW YORK JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Jets +10</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK JETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 25-20 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Our projections have Tua Tagovailoa finishing with 293.126 passing yards on 24.932/38.597 passing.</li><li>The Dolphins are projected to finish with 365 yards of offense compared to the 314 yards for the Jets.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Dolphins are 1st in the AFC-East on a record of 7-3. When comparing their mark to other teams in the AFC, they are 4th. So far, they have gone 2-3 on the road and 5-0 at home. The Dolphins' scoring margin thus far is currently at +6.7. This has contributed to an ATS record of 6-4.</p><p>Offensively, the Dolphins have an average of 30.5 points per game, which positions them 1st in the NFL. In the passing game, the Dolphins are averaging 291 passing yards per game, which is 1st in the league. So far, 63.8% of their first downs have come through the passing game.</p><p>With 143 rushing yards per game, the Dolphins hold the 2nd spot in the NFL. This average is coming on an average of 25.5 rushing attempts (19th).</p><p>Looking at Miami's defense, they currently stand 22nd in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 23.8 points per game and 319.8 yards per contest against them.</p><h3>Will New York Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>As they enter this week's game, the Jets aim to break their three game losing streak. Their overall record stands at 4-6, and they are currently in 3rd place in the AFC-East. The Jets' current scoring margin stands at -5.4, which has them coming in with a 4-5-1 ATS record.</p><p>The Jets come in with an average 15 points per game on offense, which has them 28th in the NFL. New York is currently 20th in passing attempts and are averaging 5 yards per attempt (21). At 170.5 passing yards per game, they are 30th in the league.</p><p>On the ground, the Jets have ran the ball an average of 21.6 times per game and are 22nd in rushing yards. So far, they are averaging 4.4 yards per rushing attempt.</p><p>The New York defense has recorded 16 takeaways this season, which places them 4th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 20.4 is 11th in the league while giving up 316.3 yards per contest.</p>

Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

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