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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Looking to win big? The RedHawks and Wolverines face off at 6:00 ET on BTN. The Wolverines are hosting the game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -24 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +24</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Miami (OH) at +24.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the RedHawks Grab a Win in Ann Arbor?</h3><h3>Miami (OH) RedHawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Miami (OH) picked up an 88-70 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Tuesday, November 12th. The RedHawks were at home and entered the game as -18.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 42-38 at halftime, Miami (OH) clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 46. The combined points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Miami (OH) put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 54.7% from the field and hitting 46.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, with a 62.5% success rate on two-point shots.</p> <p>The RedHawks dished out 20 assists, with Ketron Shaw leading the way with 27 points and 4 assists. Eian Elmer added 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite allowing 70 points, Miami (OH) struggled defensively, giving up a 54% shooting performance from the field. The RedHawks allowed 35 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 62% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 32 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the RedHawks allowed 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip.</p><h3>Do the Wolverines Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Michigan improved to 4-1 on the season with a 76-64 win over TCU on Friday, November 15th. The Wolverines, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game was played at home, where Michigan has been strong this season.</p> 

<p>Michigan led 34-31 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring TCU 42-33. The total points for the game were 140, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Michigan's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 60.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 24 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Wolverines shot 65.2%, converting 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Nimari Burnett and Trazarien White led the way with 16 points each, with Burnett shooting 85.7% overall and 75% from three-point range. Brendan Wenzel added 15 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Danny Wolf and Tre Donaldson each contributed 14 points. Wolf also grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.</p><p>Even while allowing Michigan to shoot 50% from the field, the Wolverines managed just 64 points. They found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (17/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan shot 37%, connecting on 9 of 24 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they went 15/23, shooting 65%. The Wolverines also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and High Point is favored by -15.5 against American in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: American Eagles +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like American at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>American faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 15th, as they traveled to take on the Tar Heels. Entering the game as +25 point underdogs, the Eagles lost 107-55.</p> <p>After trailing 43-34 at halftime, American struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 64. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the O/U line of 150.</p><p>The Eagles struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 31.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 36.1%. They made only 22.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 31 from beyond the arc, while connecting on 40% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 10 of 11 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was limited, with just 7 boards, and they recorded only 6 assists as a team. Jalen Washington was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Elliot Cadeau also scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 9 and adding 8 assists. Matt Rogers contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, and Seth Trimble shot 66.7% from the field, hitting 1 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>American's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 107 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 74% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 29 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Eagles gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 82%.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point picked up a 68-65 win over UAB on Friday, November 15th. The Panthers were at home and entered the game as -3.5 point favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, well below the O/U line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>High Point led 26-25 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. They’ll look to build on this win as the season progresses.</p><p>High Point struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 68 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they managed 13 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>D'Maurian Williams and Efrem Johnson both shot 53.8% from the field, with Williams hitting 3 of 4 threes and Johnson making 5 of 9. Kimani Hamilton added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 17 points and 15 boards.</p><p>High Point's defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. They gave up 18 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, just 25% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14, a 73% success rate.</p>

American Eagles vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Fresno State Bulldogs will host the Colorado State Rams at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the Bulldogs are the -3 point spread favorite. The over/under line is currently at 46.5 points. The Rams come in with a 7-3 record, while the Bulldogs are 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>COLORADO STATE RAMS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs -3</p><p>This game will be played at Valley Children's Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 26 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colorado State Rams Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Colorado State heads into Week 13 against Fresno State with a 7-3 record, ranked 101st in our power rankings. They are 4-1 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. The Rams have a 100% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but only a 3.3% chance of winning the Mountain West.</p> <p></p><p>The Rams are 6-2 against the spread this season, with a +0.9 average scoring margin. They are 6-0 ATS as the favorite and 4-1 at home.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-7, with an average line of 52.4 points. This week’s line is 46.5, just above their average game total of 46.3 points.</p><p>Colorado State’s offense has leaned on their running game, averaging 188.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 36th nationally. Avery Morrow has been the standout, rushing for 872 yards and scoring nine touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Overall, the Rams are 34th in rushing attempts per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 1,803 yards, with a passer rating of 88, matching the team’s overall passer rating. Colorado State ranks 106th in passing yards per game. Fowler-Nicolosi has eight touchdowns and five interceptions. The Rams are averaging 23.6 points per game and are 98th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p><p>Colorado State's defense turned in a strong performance in their recent 24-10 win over Wyoming, allowing just 10 points and 238 total yards. They held Wyoming to 118 rushing yards on 26 carries and 120 passing yards, forcing 13 completions on 30 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Colorado State ranks 39th nationally, giving up 22.7 points per game. They’ve allowed 142.2 rushing yards per game and 249.2 passing yards, ranking 132nd in the country.</p><h3>Will The Fresno State Bulldogs Win At Home Over The Colorado State Rams?</h3><p>Fresno State enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, facing Colorado State at home. They are 2-2 at home and 2-3 on the road this season. The Bulldogs have a 78.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but their chances of winning the Mountain West are at 0.0%.</p> <p></p><p>Fresno State has been favored in six of their ten games, going 4-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2.5 points per game, and they are 4-4-1 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 50.7 points. This week’s line is set at 46.5 points, while Fresno State games have averaged 53.1 points per contest.</p><p>Fresno State’s offense ranks 51st in scoring, putting up 27.8 points per game, and they are 100th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Their run game has struggled, averaging just 95.4 rushing yards per game, placing them 120th in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>Mikey Keene has thrown for 2,487 yards and has a passer rating of 94. He has 15 touchdowns but also 11 interceptions. Fresno State ranks 22nd in passing completions, averaging 23 per game, and they are 35th in passing attempts. Keene has completed 70.4% of his passes, and the team is 7th in the nation with a 69.9% completion rate. Mac Dalena leads the receivers with 819 yards and seven touchdowns.</p><p>Fresno State's defense is currently ranked 54th in the nation, allowing an average of 25.3 points per game. In their recent matchup against Air Force, they gave up 36 points, including 271 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while allowing 139 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 149.9 rushing yards per game against Fresno State, with 36.3 rushing attempts per game. Through the air, Fresno State’s defense has allowed 200 passing yards per game, ranking 58th, and quarterbacks have completed just 53.8% of their passes, the 15th-lowest rate in the country.</p>

Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>There does appear to be a chance of rain for Thursday's Twins vs. Yankees matchup in New York, with the forecasted temperature being 81 degrees. Marcus Stroman will be on the mound for the Yankees, and the Twins are starting Pablo Lopez.</p>

<p>New York is currently on a seven-game winning streak and is 44-19 this season, while the Twins are 33-28 and have lost two straight. The money line odds have the Yankees at -150 compared to the Twins at +128, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Thursday, June 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Twins 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>New York cruised to a 9-5 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 1st inning, scoring four of their nine runs. As for the Twins, they scored their first run in the 6th and added their final four runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -176 on the money line.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodon pitched well for the Yankees in this one, going six innings and striking out nine without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Chris Paddack had a rough outing for the Twins, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Anthony Volpe had a three-hit game for the Yankees, scoring twice and driving in a run. Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge each homered for New York. For the Twins, Carlos Santana hit a home run and drove in three runs.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 33-28 overall this season, and they are 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 7.5 games. The Twins have dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Yankees 0-2. So far, they have gone 15-11 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 16-13 this year, and they are just above .500 at 17-15 on the road. As the underdog, the Twins are 4-12 this year compared to going 25-13 as the favorite. Minnesota's overall series record is 11-6-2 this year, and they have won four straight series.</p><p>The Twins are 28-33 against the run line this season, including a 17-15 mark on the road. They have been favored in 38 games, going 17-21 against the run line in those contests. Minnesota's average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while it's -4.0 in losses.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are on the road today to face the New York Yankees. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly higher than their combined run average of 8.8 runs per game. The Twins have played 59 games this season, and their over/under record is 26-33. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 5-11. So far this season, only 9.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Pablo López comes into the game with a record of 5-5 and an ERA of 4.84 for the Twins. So far, he has made 12 starts and six of them have been quality starts. Looking at his numbers, López has a WHIP of 1.15 and is averaging 10.07 strikeouts per nine innings. In his 67 innings of work, López has only allowed 12 home runs. The last time he pitched, he gave up just one earned run in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.</p><p>Carlos Santana has been swinging a hot bat for the Twins of late, going 5/17 in his last six games with two homers. For the season, he is batting just .217, but his nine homers are 2nd on the team and 11th in the league. Ryan Jeffers is batting .240 for the season and has gone deep 12 times, which is the best mark on the team and 8th in the MLB.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been better on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, the Twins are batting just .228, which is 20th in the league.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 44-19 overall this season, and they lead the AL East by 3.5 games over the Orioles. New York is riding a seven-game winning streak, and they have taken the first two games of this series vs. the Twins. So far, they have an even 8-8 record in AL East matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 20-8 this season, and they have been really good on the road, going 24-11. New York has been excellent in day games, going 18-7 this season. As the favorite, the Yankees are 33-15 this season, and they are 11-4 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Yankees are 15-2-2 this year, and they have won three straight series overall and five straight series on the road.</p><p>The Yankees have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 37-26 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 22-13, but have also been profitable at home, going 15-13. They have won four straight against the run line at home and are on a five-game run line win streak overall. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 12-3 against the run line, and have an average run margin of 1.8 runs per game this season.</p><p>When the Yankees play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 28-33 overall. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 15-11. Overall, 41.3% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs, while 17.5% have had higher lines.</p><p>New York is sending Marcus Stroman to the mound today vs. the Twins, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just two earned runs in 7 1/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Giants, he gave up six hits, two walks, and didn't allow a home run. Stroman has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 5-2 with a 2.73 ERA. Looking at his home/road splits, Stroman is 4-0 with a 2.47 ERA on the road and 1-2 with a 3.59 ERA at home. So far, he has turned in six quality starts.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the MLB in home runs, but they are also one of the league's best hitting teams in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. This is a team that has been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are the team's top power threats, with Judge leading the league in home runs (21) and Soto's 17 long balls being 3rd in the league. Judge is also 2nd in the league with 54 RBIs. Both players have been hot of late, with Judge going 12/32 in his last 9 games and Soto hitting .387 over that same stretch.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction 6/6/24