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<p>The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will host the Men's Basketball Championship - East Region – 2nd Round game, so don’t miss out on the best Texas Longhorns and Purdue Boilermakers betting pick and odds. The game will tip-off at 8:40 PM ET on Sunday, March 20.</p>



<p>These inter-conference rivals have met on three occasions so far, and Texas Tech won all three duels, including the most recent one in November 2019.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, the Boilermakers are 3.5-point favorites with the total being set at 134.5 points. The winner of this clash will face Murray State or Saint Peter’s in the Sweet 16.</p>



<h2>Texas opened the NCAA tourney with a win over Virginia Tech</h2>



<p>The Texas Longhorns (No. 23 seed overall) successfully opened the NCAA Tournament with an 81-73 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies. Although the Hokies were better from the floor, the Longhorns made six more triples than Virginia Tech, and that was the biggest difference in this one as the teams were pretty much equal in other segments. Texas covered a -1.5 spread, only the first time in seven games they managed to cover to improve to a 13-19-1 ATS record.</p>



<p>Each of the starting five players scored 10+ points for the Longhorns in this win. Senior guard Andrew Jones led them all with 21 points and five rebounds. Marcus Carr (15 PTS, 9 AST, and 2 STL) and Timmy Allen (14 PTS, 6 REB, and 2 STL) were also impressive for Texas.</p>



<p>The Longhorns have the 6th defense in basketball that allows 60.0 ppg, while their offense averages 68.7 ppg (240th). Texas is 14th in the country in defensive efficiency with 91.3 points per 100 possessions, while the Longhorns are 26th in offensive efficiency with 112.7 points per 100 possessions. Texas is No. 16 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 15 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<h2>Purdue cruised past Yale in the First Round</h2>



<p>The Purdue Boilermakers (No. 11 seed overall) didn’t have problems with the Yale Bulldogs in the opening round of the Big Dance. They displayed a great defensive performance in a 78-56 win and the Bulldogs had no chance of making an upset here. Well, at least not with 23.5% from the perimeter and six made free-throws opposite Purdue’s 27. The Boilermakers covered a -16.5 spread, the first time they covered after nine games in which they failed to do so. They now improved to a 14-20-1 ATS record.</p>



<p>Sophomore guard Jaden Ivey led the Boilermakers with 22 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Zach Edey (16 PTS, 9 REB, and 3 STL) and Caleb Furst (10 PTS, 4 REB, and 2 STL) complemented Ivey in this one.</p>



<p>The Boilermakers have the 156th defense in basketball that allows 68.4 ppg, while their offense averages 79.7 ppg (12th). Purdue is 91st in the country in defensive efficiency with 98.6 points per 100 possessions, while the Boilermakers are 2nd in offensive efficiency with 121.2 points per 100 possessions. Purdue is No. 13 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 14 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Texas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven games overall</li><li>2-6 ATS in the last eight games when playing as the underdog</li><li>1-10 ATS in the last 11 NCAA Tournament games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Purdue:</strong></p>



<p>N/A</p>



<h2 id="h-texas-longhorns-vs-purdue-boilermaker-pick">Texas Longhorns vs. Purdue Boilermaker Pick</h2>



<p>It’s going to be interesting to see the clash of one of the best offenses against one of the best defenses in the game. Although I usually back the defenses to win, as we all know, the defenses win championships, I am going with this particular offense this time around.</p>



<p>Not only that the Boilermakers have a top offense that can outscore pretty much any opponent, but their defense dramatically improved in recent weeks. They allowed more than 70 points just once in the last ten games, and in a combo with such a rock-solid D and efficient offense, I think Purdue is going through to the Sweet 16.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Purdue Boilermakers -3.5 at -110</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>I already talked in superlatives about Purdue’s defense, and now let’s talk about Texas’ a little bit. The Longhorns are in the top 10 in team defense and in the top 15 in defensive efficiency, which is enough said.</p>



<p>The total has gone Under in five of Texas' last seven games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference. The total went Under in nine of Purdue's previous 11 games this season, while Under is 5-0 in the Longhorns’ last five neutral site games as an underdog.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 134.5 points at -110</p>

Texas vs. Purdue Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/20/22

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountain Hawks versus the Bruins? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on B1G+. The game will be played at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and UCLA is favored by -22.5 against Lehigh in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Lehigh at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountain Hawks Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Lehigh dropped a close one to Columbia on Tuesday, losing 76-75 on the road. The Mountain Hawks were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Lehigh trailed 40-37 at halftime but outscored Columbia 38-36 in the second half. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Lehigh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%. They connected on 64.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 40.9% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes.</p> <p>Keith Higgins Jr. was the standout, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 28 points on 66.7% shooting. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa added 24 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate, and also contributed 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</p><p>Lehigh gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Lehigh’s opponents hit 11 of 21 attempts, shooting 52%. Lehigh also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>UCLA cruised to a 71-40 win over the Boston Terriers on Monday, November 11th, covering the -25.5 point spread. The game was played at home, where the Bruins were heavy favorites. The total points for the game were 111, falling well short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>UCLA took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 32-18.</p><p>UCLA's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 50% (19/38). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bruins were efficient, connecting on 18 of 21 attempts for 85.7%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic each contributed 13 points, with Stefanovic hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>UCLA's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed a 40% shooting rate, with 24 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA gave up 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent struggled, hitting only 5 of 22 shots, or 22%.</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Timberwolves and 76ers face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The 76ers are hosting the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the 76ers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 226.5 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-109 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Minnesota Have A Chance at Wells Fargo Center?</h3><p>As we head into today's matchup against the 76ers, the Timberwolves are looking to add to their record of 20-5 which has them above .500. In the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are currently in 1st place and are also 1st in the Northwest Division.</p><p>Minnesota is currently performing above .500 against the spread with an ATS record of 14-10. The Timberwolves maintain an ATS record of 6-6 on the road, while they have a 8-4 record vs. the spread when playing at home.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Timberwolves offense ended with 112 points against the Heat. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.4% and made 11 threes. Karl-Anthony Towns is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 22.2. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards also brings a PPG average of 24.6 into the game.</p><p><p>In the current season, the Timberwolves defense has excelled, sitting 1 in the NBA by allowing 105.9 points per game.</p><p>The Minnesota defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 43.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Minnesota.</p></p><h3>Do the 76ers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Overall, the 76ers have a record of 18-8 and are 2-1 in their last three games. Against Eastern Conference teams, they are 14-6 and are 4-2 in non-conference play.</p><p>Philadelphia has an overall ATS record of 19-7 for the season so far. Philadelphia has gone 16-5 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 3-2 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>Against the Bulls, the 76ers had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 122.2 points per game. They scored 104 points and posted a field goal percentage of 43.2% in the game. The top scorer for the 76ers was Joel Embiid with 40 points, while Tyrese Maxey also added 29 to the scoreboard.</p><p><p>The 76ers' defense is presently ranked 7 in the league, allowing an average of 110.9 points per contest.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 53.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 34.4% of their three-point attempts.</p></p>

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