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<p>Looking to win big? The Delta Devils and Hornets face off at 4:00 ET on SWAC. The Hornets are hosting the game at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL. This Southwestern Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Alabama State is favored to win by -23.5 at home vs. Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dunn-Oliver Acadome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama State winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Delta Devils Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Mississippi Valley State's season continued its rough start, as they fell to 0-11 with a 110-45 loss to LSU on Sunday. The Delta Devils were +40.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 155, surpassing the over/under line of 141.5.</p> <p>LSU dominated from the start, leading 55-13 at halftime. Mississippi Valley State managed to score 32 points in the second half, but they also allowed another 55 points to the Tigers.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 45 points with a field goal percentage of 32.7% (18/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit 5 of 16 from three-point range, shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 4 for 4.</p> <p>The Delta Devils managed only 4 offensive rebounds and 5 assists in the game. Their two-point shooting was 33.3%, as they made 13 of 39 attempts inside the arc.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 110 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 65% from the field. The Delta Devils couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as they allowed 34 baskets on 39 attempts, an 87% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 12 of 31 threes, shooting 38%. Mississippi Valley State also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. The Delta Devils gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Alabama State as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Hornets fell to 3-9 on the season after an 82-65 road loss to Missouri on Monday. Entering the game as +26 point underdogs, Alabama State managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 42-24 at halftime, the Hornets outscored Missouri 41-40 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 155.5 over/under line.</p><p>Alabama State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. They connected on 37.8% of their two-point attempts, but found more success from beyond the arc, hitting 40% of their threes (8/20).</p> <p>Tamar Bates led the Hornets with 16 points and 6 rebounds, while D'Ante Bass and Mark Mitchell each added 14 points, with Mitchell shooting 83.3% from the field. Trent Pierce and Tony Perkins both contributed 12 points, with Pierce grabbing a team-high 8 rebounds. Tyler Mack chipped in 11 points, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Alabama State's defense struggled in their latest game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team connected on 69% of their two-point attempts, going 20/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State's defense held the opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. However, they also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 of those for 83%. The Hornets gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Waves and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Pepperdine is favored by -1.5 in this West Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PEPPERDINE WAVES VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Pacific pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Waves Ready for a Win at Stockton?</h3><p>The Waves dropped to 5-10 on the season following a 71-41 loss to Saint Mary's on Thursday. Pepperdine entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-20 at halftime, Pepperdine managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Pepperdine's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 41 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. They connected on only 2 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12.5% from three-point range, and their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Waves hit just 5 of 11 attempts, shooting 45.5%. Luke Barrett and Moe Odum each shot 54.5% from the field, with Barrett adding 8 rebounds, while Mikey Lewis contributed 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Even with Pepperdine giving up 19 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 71 points on 41% shooting. The Waves were solid from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 6 made threes on 29 attempts, a 20% shooting performance.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Pepperdine sent their opponent to the stripe 11 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific dropped to 3-12 on the season after an 89-81 home loss to San Francisco on Thursday. The Tigers were +13 underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 35-34 at halftime but allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. The game’s total points reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 81 points while shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks in part to their 59.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33.3%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 81.5% of their attempts (22/27).</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while Malik Thomas added 24 points, hitting 2 threes. Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip. The Tigers also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, though they finished with just 5 assists as a team.</p><p>Pacific's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pacific's opponent hit 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33%. The Tigers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Pepperdine Waves vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 14-13 Timberwolves (-174) will take on the 14-15 Hawks (+146) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (-4) has lost two straight and is 10th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (-3) has lost three straight and is 7th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-122 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-13 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 217.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control early with a 16-0 run, turning an 8-point deficit into a 31-23 lead. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 34-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 113-103 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.9% from the field. They connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points, with DiVincenzo shooting 58.3% and Edwards hitting 30% of his shots.</p> <p>Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5%. DiVincenzo and Edwards both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Naz Reid added 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively. However, they gave up 34 points in the 4th, contributing to their 113-103 loss to the Warriors. Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where the Warriors converted 17 free throws. Minnesota finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-15 on the season after a 128-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 240 points exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 12-5 lead. The Hawks struggled in the first half, trailing 73-49 at the break. While they played the Grizzlies evenly in the 3rd quarter (27-27) and outscored them 36-28 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points in their 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 64.3% from the field. Dyson Daniels added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at a 36.8% rate. Hunter scored 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, with Daniels also adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, and they couldn’t recover, allowing 128 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Atlanta gave up 18 threes, with Memphis shooting 43% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Atlanta sent Memphis to the line just 13 times, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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