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<p>The Bears and Cyclones are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Iowa State is favored by -43.5 at home against Morgan State.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +43.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Morgan State at +43.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bears Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Bears improved to 2-8 this season with an 86-76 win over Campbell on Sunday. Morgan State, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-31 at halftime, the Bears erupted for 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 151.</p><p>Morgan State's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 86 points on 66.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks to their 70.2% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Will Thomas led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, while Kameron Hobbs and Nolan Dorsey each added 21 points. Hobbs also contributed 5 assists, and Dorsey hit 50% of his threes, going 3-for-6 from deep.</p><p>Despite Morgan State's defensive struggles, they allowed 76 points on 66% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 33 two-pointers on 47 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 70% inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morgan State's defense faced only 7 three-point attempts, with 3 makes for 42%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 64%.</p><h3>Can the Cyclones Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 9-1 on the season with an 83-51 win over Omaha on Sunday. Despite being -34.5 point favorites, the Cyclones didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa State led 41-23 at halftime and added 42 points in the 2nd half while holding Omaha to 28 points after the break.</p><p>Iowa State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 83 points on 53.3% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 30% (6/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they added 13 free throws on 72.2% shooting.</p> <p>The Cyclones shared the ball well, dishing out 19 assists, with Keshon Gilbert contributing 4 along with his team-high 16 points. Milan Momcilovic and Tony Osburn each added 13 points, with Osburn hitting 3 threes. Iowa State also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Iowa State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 51 points. The Cyclones allowed a 53% shooting performance, with 32 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Iowa State gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 30%, hitting 6 of 20 attempts. Iowa State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 72%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Gauchos and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137 points, with Missouri State being favored by -2.5 over UC Santa Barbara.</p><h3>UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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 the UC Santa Barbara Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Santa Barbara fell to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 60-58 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, December 18th. The Gauchos entered the game as +2 point underdogs and the final score resulted in an ATS push. The combined points of 118 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, UCSB allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 points of their own, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, UC Santa Barbara's offense put up 58 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% (6/13) of their threes.</p> <p>Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each contributed 15 points, with Swenson knocking down 3 of 5 from deep. The Gauchos managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting both of their free throw attempts.</p><p>Even though UC Santa Barbara allowed 60 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 47% from the field, connecting on 26 of 55 attempts. The Gauchos struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition hit 21 of 36 for 58%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponents to 5 of 19 shooting, or 26%. The Gauchos sent them to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 3 for 75%. UC Santa Barbara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Can the Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 91-78 road loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Bears entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Missouri State trailed 34-27 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points in the 2nd half, which ultimately cost them the game.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 15 shots for 40%.</p> <p>The Bears grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each scored 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% overall and Watts hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 91 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bears allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Hoyas and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. Georgetown is favored by -2.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 130.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Georgetown as Away Favorites</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 9-2 this season with a dominant 81-57 win over Creighton on Wednesday. The Hoyas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Georgetown led 34-28 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding Creighton to just 29 points.</p><p>Georgetown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 55% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 62.5% of their threes (10/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both knocked down 5 threes, with Epps hitting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 21 points. Micah Peavy also contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Curtis Williams Jr. was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts in just 12 minutes of action.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 57 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, with 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 16 threes, shooting 62%. They also went 5/7 from the free-throw line, a 71% success rate.</p><h3>Can Seton Hall Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Seton Hall's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 79-67 road loss to Villanova on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +8 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Seton Hall trailed 37-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, being outscored 42-38. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three, while connecting on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21). The Pirates grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 44.4% overall despite struggling from three (1/6). Isaiah Coleman contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 46.7% of his shots. Tyler Perkins was efficient, going 5/6 from deep and 6/7 overall, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponent shot 42%, hitting 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Florida improved to 21-11-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Florida's offense was active in their 4-2 win, with 16 giveaways but still netting four goals on 25 shots. Each goal came from a different player, including A.J. Greer, who scored for the first time this season, and Sam Reinhart, who added his 10th with an empty-netter.</p> <p>Evan Rodrigues got things going with his third goal of the year at 5:15 in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third, scoring on a power play at 11:13 in the second. The Panthers finished with 6 assists, including Sam Reinhart's 11th of the season.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 victory. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 18-10-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>At one point, Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted, at 13:09 in the third period to tie the game 4-4.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. Four different players found the net, with Kucherov’s goal marking his 10th of the season. Tampa Bay’s offense registered 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning gave up the first goal of the game at 7:37 in the first period, and then two more in the second, but the game was tied 4-4 in the third before they allowed three straight goals to the Jets. The first of those came at 12:22 in the third, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Ramblers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. Loyola Chicago is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oakland. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Chicago Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago improved to 8-1 on the season with a 72-60 win over Canisius on Wednesday. The Ramblers, playing at home, were -25 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 36-26 at halftime, Loyola Chicago scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 39.3% from deep, and went 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Tana Kopa also impressed from beyond the arc, making 5 of 7 threes. The Ramblers dished out 20 assists, with Des Watson contributing 6 assists and 15 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 60 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled to contain their opponent's shooting, allowing them to hit 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers gave up 54% shooting, with their opponents making 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line just five times, where they made 3 for 60%.</p><h3>Can Oakland Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Oakland’s season struggles continued with a 92-75 road loss to Cleveland State on Thursday, dropping their record to 2-7. The Golden Grizzlies were slight favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Oakland trailed 44-35 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 41.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts, and added 14 offensive rebounds and 19 assists.</p> <p>Tevin Smith led the way with 37 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Tahj Staveskie also shot 63.6%, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 75.0%, while DQ Cole contributed 22 points, though he shot just 30.8% from deep.</p><p>Oakland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with their opponent hitting 50% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 81%. The Golden Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and West Virginia is favored by -32.5 at home against Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercyhurst Lakers +32.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCYHURST LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-60 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Mercyhurst at +32.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to 3-8 on the season after a 62-60 loss to Binghamton on Wednesday. Despite being +6 point underdogs, the Lakers kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Mercyhurst led 28-24 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The Lakers couldn’t hold on for the win, but they showed some fight on the road.</p><p>In their last game, the Mercyhurst Lakers managed just 60 points, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%, while they were more successful from the free-throw line, connecting on 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Tymu Chenery added 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 22 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team went 17/32 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercyhurst held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 5 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 13, shooting 65%. The Lakers limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 8-2 on the season with an 84-61 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Playing at home, the Mountaineers were -23.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>West Virginia led 41-30 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half while allowing 31. The combined score of 145 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>West Virginia put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 38.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 20 for 22 (90.9%).</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Amani Hansberry contributed 16 points on 66.7% shooting, while Jonathan Powell and Brayon Freeman each added 14 points, with Powell hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 61 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 17 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 10 of 26 shots, shooting 38%. They also went to the free-throw line 22 times, converting 20 of those for a 90% success rate. West Virginia allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Lions game? Catch the action at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Marymount as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Alabama Lions +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Marymount pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Alabama Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>North Alabama improved to 6-4 on the season with an 86-69 home win over Charleston Southern on Thursday, December 19th. The Lions, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 155 points went over the pre-game line of 148.</p> <p>North Alabama took control early, leading 46-35 at halftime, and maintained their edge by outscoring the Buccaneers 40-34 in the second half.</p><p>North Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 55.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61%, thanks to a 63.4% mark on two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 34 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range. Taye Fields was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 25 points, while Jacari Lane and Daylen Berry each added 18 points, with Berry knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% clip.</p><p>North Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 55% shooting from the field. They gave up 33 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Lions allowed their opponent to shoot 63%, with 26 made two-pointers on 41 attempts. From three-point range, their opponent shot 38%, hitting 7 of 18 attempts. North Alabama also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Do the Lions Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions improved to 6-4 on the season with an 89-73 home win over Southern on Friday. Loyola Marymount entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>LMU dominated the first half, leading 53-28, but allowed Southern to score 45 points in the second half while putting up 36 points of their own.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 49.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 55.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they connected on 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Alex Merkviladze was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 24 points and 7 rebounds. The Lions also got 19 points and 10 boards from Puoch Dobuol, while Michael Jacobs added 16 points and 4 assists. As a team, Loyola Marymount dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 73 points, Loyola Marymount's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field, including 55% from beyond the arc with 16 made threes. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p> <p>The Lions allowed 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes. Their opponent made 14 two-point shots on 32 attempts, shooting 43% from inside the arc.</p>

North Alabama Lions vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Rangers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 20-11-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov netting two goals, bringing his total to three this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>After Orlov's first-period goal, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second, with Necas and Orlov finding the net. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough start, giving up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-15-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders responded, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th goal on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist, and Adam Fox now has 9 assists after helping on Panarin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong 3rd period performance from their last game, where they held the Islanders scoreless. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Gaels and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -4.5 over Iona.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Iona?</h3><p>Iona improved to 3-8 on the season with a 72-63 win over Saint Peter's on Sunday. The Gaels, +1 underdogs at home, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.</p> <p>After leading 32-23 at halftime, Iona scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. Despite the defensive lapses, the Gaels’ offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Marcus Randolph led the way for Iona with 29 points and 4 made threes, shooting 44.4% from deep in their last game. Dejour Reaves added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Iona shot 42% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range, and hit 24 free throws at a 68.6% rate. They grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with Randolph and Reaves each dishing out 2 assists.</p><p>Even with Iona's defense giving up 24 points from the free-throw line, they still held their opponent to 63 points. The Gaels allowed a 42% shooting performance, with their opponents hitting 21 of 50 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense limited their opponents to 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Raiders?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Colgate improved to 2-9 on the season with a 65-60 win over Vermont on Sunday. The Raiders were +1.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Colgate held a 28-26 lead at halftime and outscored Vermont 37-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 49.1%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense held their opponents to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with 22 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 15/30, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team managed to connect on 7 of 23 attempts, shooting 30%. Colgate also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Raiders gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Iona Gaels vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Highlanders and Gamecocks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on SEC. The Gamecocks will host the game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Radford at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Radford Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Radford fell to 8-4 on the season after a 78-68 loss to Colorado State on Tuesday. The Highlanders, who were +11.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Radford trailed 37-27 at halftime but matched Colorado State with 41 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Radford's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they hit 73.7% of their free throws, going 14-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>Rashaan Mbemba and Keshawn Williams led the way with 16 points each, with Mbemba shooting 85.7% and Williams hitting 63.6% of his shots. Kyan Evans and Josiah Harris also contributed 15 points, with Evans knocking down 3-of-5 from three-point range.</p><p>Radford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 74% of their two-point attempts, going 23/31 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Radford's opponent shot 28%, making 6 of 21 attempts. The Highlanders also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 82%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Gamecocks Chances at Home</h3><p>South Carolina improved to 8-3 on the season with a 91-88 win over Clemson on Tuesday. The Gamecocks were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>South Carolina led 34-26 at halftime, but the game opened up in the second half. They scored 46 points after the break but allowed Clemson to put up 54 points. The total points for the game ended at 179, well over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>South Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, thanks to hitting 56.1% of their two-point attempts and 41.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 27 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes. Ian Schieffelin added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7%, while Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 22 points on 80% shooting. Myles Stute was also hot from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points.</p><p>South Carolina struggled defensively, giving up 88 points on 51% shooting. Their opponents were efficient inside, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Carolina allowed 41% shooting, with 7 threes made. They also sent their opponents to the line 34 times, where they converted 70% of their free throws.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Hornets game? Catch the action at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Delaware State is favored by -4.5 vs. NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Even though we have Delaware State winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Highlanders Lock in a Win at Dover?</h3><p>NJIT picked up their second win of the season on Saturday, defeating Navy 69-64 at home. The Highlanders, who are now 2-9 on the season, entered the game as +3 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> <p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, NJIT outscored Navy 36-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 139-point O/U line.</p><p>NJIT's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They hit just 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three, but connected on 56.8% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper was a force inside, grabbing 16 rebounds and scoring 22 points on 58.8% shooting. Tariq Francis led the team with 23 points, despite shooting just 34.6% overall and 12.5% from three.</p><p>Despite NJIT allowing 64 points on 47% shooting, their defense held strong from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts (20%).</p> <p>Inside, NJIT gave up 25 two-point baskets on 44 attempts (56%) and sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws (71%). The Highlanders also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Delaware State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Delaware State picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-6 after an 80-77 victory over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. The Hornets were +2 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Delaware State led 33-30 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half, while also allowing 47 points. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>Delaware State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 10 threes for 30%.</p> <p>The Hornets also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. They dished out 17 assists, with Martaz Robinson and Jordan Stiemke each scoring 15 points. Milos Ilic was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Delaware State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Hornets allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 28 makes on 49 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 10 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

NJIT Highlanders vs Delaware State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Pioneers and RedHawks game? Catch the action at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH, as the RedHawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -7.5 at home against Sacred Heart.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Millett Hall at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pioneers Pull Off a Win at Oxford?</h3><p>The Pioneers fell to 4-7 on the season after a 74-66 home loss to Albany on Wednesday. Sacred Heart, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 34-30 at halftime, Sacred Heart was outscored 44-32 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 140, falling short of the 155.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Sacred Heart struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 21.7% on 5-of-23 attempts. Overall, they hit 40% of their shots, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Their two-point shooting was more reliable, as they connected on 50% of their attempts (21-of-42).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Pioneers were efficient, making 9-of-10 attempts. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Tanner Thomas and Amar'e Marshall led the team with 16 points each, while Byron Joshua added 14 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Even though Sacred Heart gave up 74 points, they held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Pioneers allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sacred Heart's defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. The Pioneers also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts.</p><h3>Will the RedHawks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Miami (OH) fell to 5-4 on the season after a 75-67 road loss to Vermont on Wednesday. The RedHawks entered the game as +5 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 142 exceeded the O/U line of 130.5.</p> <p>Miami (OH) trailed 40-28 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Vermont 39-35. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Miami (OH) struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 15 three-point attempts for a 6.7% shooting percentage. However, they found success inside, shooting 62.8% on two-point attempts and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.3%.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo and Peter Suder each scored 21 points, with Suder shooting 57.1% from the field. TJ Hurley added 20 points, while Antwone Woolfolk was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 12 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Even with Miami (OH) giving up 75 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposition, allowing them to shoot 47% from the field. The RedHawks couldn’t stop the two-point attempts, as the other team connected on 63% of their shots inside the arc, going 14/22.</p> <p>From three-point range, Miami (OH) held the opposing team to 30% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 29 for a 90% rate. The RedHawks did manage to keep the opposition from grabbing any offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -28.5 vs. Central Arkansas.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Arkansas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Central Arkansas picked up a 73-71 win over The Citadel on Monday, improving to 2-8 on the season. The Bears were -4.5 favorites at home, but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s combined points of 144 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Central Arkansas led 47-42 at halftime but managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29 points to The Citadel.</p><p>Central Arkansas managed to put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a 31.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 shots, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Paxton Davidson led the way, hitting 7 threes on 12 attempts, finishing with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Layne Taylor added 21 points, while Elias Cato contributed 19 points and 5 boards. Colby McAllister also chipped in 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Central Arkansas held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (16/35). From beyond the arc, they allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/13, hitting 84% of their attempts. Central Arkansas also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Win at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sooners improved to 11-0 this season with a narrow 87-86 win over Michigan on Wednesday. Oklahoma, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their strong 2nd half was key to pulling off the win and staying unbeaten.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They hit 48% from three, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the line, making 21 of 24 free throws (87.5%). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.9%.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 10 of 12 shots. Oklahoma finished with 9 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Sooners allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pelicans will host the Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Denver (-414) is currently a 9.5-point favorite over the Pelicans (+322). The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 231.5.</p>

<p>Denver is 14-11 on the season and 6th in the Western Conference. New Orleans (5-24) is 15th in the West and has lost six straight games.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-113 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Stun the Crowd at Smoothie King Center?</h3><p>Denver’s season record dropped to 14-11 after a 126-124 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 250, surpassing the O/U line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Denver appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run stretched their lead from 66-59 to 76-59. However, they faltered in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 38-21. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored Portland 37-22, the Nuggets couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Nuggets shot 54% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 44.1% clip in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic led the way with 34 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Jamal Murray added 24 points and 10 assists, with 12 points coming in the 4th quarter. Christian Braun also made a significant impact in the final period, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 38 points, respectively, in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Overall, Denver allowed Portland to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nuggets gave up 16 threes on 34% shooting. The Trail Blazers also went to the line 24 times, hitting 20 free throws. Denver finished with 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-24 on the season after a 104-93 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 197 points was well below the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 19-16 to 26-19, but couldn’t maintain momentum. They led 49-45 at halftime but were outscored 33-26 in the 3rd quarter and 26-18 in the 4th, as the Knicks pulled away late.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 93-point effort against the Knicks, shooting just 41% from the field. They connected on 12 threes at a 35.3% rate, both figures hovering around their average.</p> <p>Trey Murphy III led the way with 26 points, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Dejounte Murray added 14 points, while CJ McCollum chipped in 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 33 points in their 104-93 loss to the Knicks. Overall, they held New York to 43% shooting.</p> <p>New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Pelicans also gave up 15 offensive rebounds but recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Cavaliers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 120.5 points, and Virginia is favored by -13.5 vs. American.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: American Eagles +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Even though we have Virginia winning straight-up, we like American at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 120.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will American Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>American fell to 4-5 on the season after an 84-57 road loss to Saint Joseph's on Wednesday. Entering the game as +12.5 underdogs, the Eagles failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>American trailed 44-26 at halftime and couldn't close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>American's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 57 points on 35.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, with two-point shooting at 40.6% and three-point shooting at 29.2% (7/24). They also hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10/15 from the line.</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming was a standout performer, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 61.5% overall and 42.9% from deep.</p><p>American's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 21 of 32 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, American's defense conceded 8 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 50%. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 85%. The Eagles gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Virginia fell to 6-5 on the season after a 64-62 loss to Memphis on Wednesday. The Cavaliers were +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 130.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia led 30-21 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The Cavaliers will need to tighten up defensively to get back on track.</p><p>Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they managed 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% from the field. Elijah Saunders added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Taine Murray contributed 14 points on 55.6% shooting.</p><p>Virginia's defense held strong, giving up just 64 points while limiting their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. The Cavaliers allowed 15 made two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Virginia's defense conceded 6 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31%. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

American Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Tigers face off at 1:00 ET on Monu. The Tigers are hosting the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Towson as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 86-84 loss to Fordham on Saturday. Bryant was a +1.5 point underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, exceeding the O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>Bryant trailed 42-36 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Bryant put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 77.4% of their free throws, going 24-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from deep. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists as well.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defense giving up 86 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 of 43 two-point attempts falling for a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Bryant gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Towson?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 3-8 on the season after a 68-67 loss to Robert Morris on Tuesday. Towson, who entered the game as 1.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-24 at halftime, Towson's defense faltered, allowing 44 points in the second half while scoring just 27. This collapse cost them the game and added another loss to their record.</p><p>Towson's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 54.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-11 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Tigers made 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Tyler Tejada led the way with 30 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 57.1% overall. Amarion Dickerson added 18 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from three. Josh Omojafo also contributed, hitting all of his three-point attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. Towson allowed 23 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense saw the other team hit 7 of 18 threes, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Towson gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cowboys versus the Ragin' Cajuns? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. McNeese State is favored by -10.5 in this non-conference contest against Louisiana-Lafayette. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does McNeese State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>McNeese State fell to 3-5 on the season after a 66-63 home loss to Mississippi State on Saturday, December 14th. The Cowboys were +9 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game ended at 129, under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>The game was tied 29-29 at halftime, but McNeese State was outscored 37-34 in the 2nd half. Despite the loss, the Cowboys' ability to keep the game close against a favored opponent is a positive takeaway.</p><p>In their last game, McNeese State put up 63 points, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 40.9% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they struggled, connecting on just 58.8% of their attempts. Joe Charles led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while RJ Melendez and Sincere Parker each added 16 points.</p><p>McNeese State's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 41% shooting from the field, with the Cowboys giving up 22 made field goals on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, also at a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, McNeese State's defense conceded 9 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from deep. The Cowboys sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%. McNeese State gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Ragin' Cajuns Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette improved to 2-9 on the season with a 68-62 win over Appalachian State on Wednesday. The Ragin' Cajuns were +2 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 35-21 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The combined points of 130 fell short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Ragin' Cajuns put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Dior Conners and Michael Thomas both shot 60.0% from three, each hitting 3 of 5 attempts. Conners finished with 15 points, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil also added 15, despite shooting just 4 of 13 from the field.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, Louisiana-Lafayette allowed 62 points in their last game. The Ragin' Cajuns held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 9 of 24 threes, shooting 37%. They also went to the free-throw line 17 times, making 13 for a 76% success rate. Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Golden Flashes and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Alabama as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-57 home win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Golden Flashes, who entered the game as 18-point favorites, covered the spread, while the combined 139 points went over the 127.5-point total.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-24 at halftime, Kent State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 to Mercyhurst.</p><p>Kent State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19-for-24.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Kent State grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Jeff Planutis added 16. Cli'Ron Hornbeak, Marquis Barnett, and Jalen Sullinger each contributed 15 points, with Sullinger hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Kent State's defense giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 28 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Golden Flashes struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 39 attempts, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. Kent State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 9-2 on the season with a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Crimson Tide didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Alabama’s offense exploded for 62 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 52 points to North Dakota.</p><p>Alabama put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 75.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, hitting 8 threes at a 44.4% clip. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each added 23 points, with Nelson grabbing 10 rebounds. Alabama also pulled down 16 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents hit 17 threes on 41 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/8 from the free-throw line.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hockey Club are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hockey Club picking up a  3-2 win.</li><li>Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Ducks Win on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks fell to 12-15-4 this season. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> <p>The Ducks trailed 3-0 before scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim's offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, and they had 16 giveaways in the game. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up four goals to Chicago. Lukas Dostal recorded 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also posted 6 takeaways and 15 hits. The Ducks gave up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Are the Hockey Club Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-11-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. As underdogs on the puck line, the Hockey Club failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Three different players scored for Utah in the game. Logan Cooley netted the first goal at 8:08 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:00 in the second. However, the Golden Knights responded with four straight goals, including the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, scoring three times. Alexander Kerfoot netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his 1st and Logan Cooley scored his 2nd. Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole's goal.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. The team had 13 giveaways and failed to score on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the final two goals in their previous game, including the game-winner in overtime. They also allowed a goal with just one second left in the 2nd period, which tied the game at 2-2. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Crimson and Eagles. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and American is favored by -1.5 at home against Harvard.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: American Eagles -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bender Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will American pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Crimson Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Harvard dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 85-80 to Navy. The Crimson were +2 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 165 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 137.</p> <p>Harvard trailed 40-34 at halftime but scored 46 points in the 2nd half. However, they couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 45 points after the break.</p><p>Harvard's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 64.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes in total. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 53.3% from the line.</p> <p>Austin Benigni led the way with 34 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 40% overall and 33.3% from three. Robert Hinton added 26 points, shooting 57.9% from the field. Thomas Batties II and Chandler Pigge both shot 66.7%, with Pigge hitting 75% of his threes and Batties connecting on 71.4% from deep.</p><p>Harvard's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 7 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 29%. Harvard also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws, an 84% success rate. Harvard gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Eagles Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>American opened their season with a 65-52 loss to La Salle on Monday, November 4th. The Eagles were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 117, falling short of the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>American struggled early, trailing 33-22 at halftime. They scored 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 32, unable to make up ground on the Explorers.</p><p>In their latest game, the American Eagles struggled offensively, putting up just 52 points while shooting 36.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they connected on only 29% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-31 from deep.</p> <p>Corey McKeithan led the Eagles with 16 points and 3 assists, shooting 42.9% from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc. Jahlil White contributed 15 points, hitting 5 of his 8 shots, including his only three-point attempt, and added 6 rebounds.</p><p>American's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a 41% shooting performance from the field (23/55). Inside the arc, the Eagles allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Eagles gave up 5 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31%. At the free-throw line, American's opponent went 14/18, hitting 77% of their free throws. The Eagles also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs American Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

<p>At 3:30 ET, the Pacers (+248) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (-301) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 7.5 points and have won five straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 242.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on FDSS. Indiana is 9-11 on the season and sits 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Memphis is 13-7 and 3rd in the West.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 3:30 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-117 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Memphis Possible for the Pacers?</h3><p>The Pacers fell to 9-11 on the season after a 130-106 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Indiana, favored by 4.5 points at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points exceeded the over/under line of 229 by 7 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s 10-0 run early in the game set the tone, and while the Pacers tried to keep pace, losing the 3rd quarter 29-20 left them trailing 92-73 heading into the 4th. The Pistons outscored Indiana 38-33 in the final period.</p><p>In their 130-106 loss to the Pistons, the Pacers shot 48.2% from the field, with a 36.4% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Pascal Siakam led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bennedict Mathurin contributed 16 points, also hitting 3 threes, shooting 60% from deep. Siakam scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mathurin added 8 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pacers struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 130 points to the Pistons. Indiana allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 4th, with Detroit shooting 57% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pistons hit 18 threes at a 47% clip. The Pacers sent Detroit to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Indiana finished with 25 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Memphis Win at Home?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 13-7 on the season with a 120-109 win over the Pelicans on Friday. The Grizzlies were at home and entered the game as -12 point favorites, but fell just short of covering the spread. The total score of 229 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 232.</p> <p>Memphis took control early, outscoring New Orleans 35-28 in the 2nd quarter to build a 67-56 lead at halftime. The Pelicans edged the Grizzlies 26-25 in the 3rd quarter, but Memphis maintained their advantage, leading 92-82 going into the 4th. They closed out the game by winning the final quarter 28-27.</p><p>Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win over the Pelicans with 27 points, 11 of which came in the 4th quarter. Jaren Jackson also added 11 points in the final period, finishing with 23 overall. Santi Aldama contributed 20 points, including 10 in the 2nd quarter, and hit 3 threes, shooting 100% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Grizzlies shot 49% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.3% of their threes. They made 12 threes in total, with Aldama's perfect shooting from deep standing out.</p><p>The Grizzlies put together a solid defensive performance on Friday, holding the Pelicans to 109 points while giving up 28 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 26 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Memphis limited New Orleans to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Memphis did a great job defending the three-point line, allowing just 9 made threes on 31% shooting. The Grizzlies collected 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Mean Green? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have North Texas as the -23.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 129.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Houston Christian at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Houston Christian Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Houston Christian dropped to 2-8 on the season after a 77-45 loss to Texas A&M on Friday. The Huskies were heavy underdogs, entering the game as +31 point underdogs, and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 35-23 at halftime, the Huskies struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 42.</p><p>In their latest game, the Houston Christian Huskies struggled offensively, scoring just 45 points on 30.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.7%, and they hit only 2 of 20 three-point attempts, finishing at 10% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Huskies made 13 of 20 attempts, shooting 65%. They recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Hayden Hefner led the team with 19 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 37.5% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Houston Christian's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 77 points. The Huskies allowed a 47% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 32 of 68 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston Christian's defense gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 6 of those attempts.</p><h3>Will the North Texas Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 6-3 after a 68-64 home win over Appalachian State on Friday, December 20th. Despite being -11.5 point favorites, the Mean Green didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 33-28 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 went over the O/U line of 123.5.</p><p>North Texas put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 67.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes.</p> <p>Myles Tate led the way with 21 points and 5 assists, shooting 4-of-8 from deep. Brenen Lorient added 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting, hitting his only three-point attempt. The Mean Green also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and shot 78.9% from the free-throw line.</p><p>North Texas gave up 64 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 67% of their two-point attempts (19/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Texas held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%.</p>

Houston Christian Huskies vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Terriers and Tommies are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tommies will host the game at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. Thomas (MN) as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wofford Terriers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-67 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Wofford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Wofford Pull Off A Win at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wofford's season took a tough turn with an 86-35 loss to Duke on Saturday, November 16th. The Terriers were +29 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Wofford trailed 51-14 at halftime and managed 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Terriers will need to regroup after this lopsided defeat.</p><p>Wofford's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 35 points while shooting 24.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.1%, and they hit only 5 of 33 three-point attempts, shooting 15.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists, with Tyrese Proctor and Isaiah Evans each hitting 4 of 7 threes. Caleb Foster was 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points on 66.7% shooting overall.</p><p>Wofford's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford allowed 16 threes on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Tommies Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) fell to Arizona State 81-66 on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. The Tommies entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>St. Thomas trailed 39-29 at halftime and were outscored 42-37 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 145.5-point O/U line.</p><p>St. Thomas managed just 66 points in their latest game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 29.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with their two-point shooting at 51.7%.</p> <p>Joson Sanon connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Basheer Jihad led the team with 20 points, while Jayden Quaintance contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, along with 4 assists.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 18/32 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 9/22 shooting, or 40%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 attempts (69%). The Tommies gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Beacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Beacons dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 95-73 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. Valparaiso entered the game as +21 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.8% overall and 20.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 87% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, while Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beacons gave up 27 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 of 19 shots to fall, a 31% success rate. Valparaiso also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Broncos' season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 98-62 loss to North Dakota State on Sunday. Playing on the road, Western Michigan entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Broncos couldn't mount a comeback, allowing another 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-13 from deep, while hitting 69.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Jacari White added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, and Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the two-point game, with the other team hitting 83% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Michigan allowed 18 threes on 58% shooting. They did limit free-throw damage, with the opponent going 4/9. The Broncos gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Mastodons and Wolverines face off at 1:00 ET on B1G+. 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 -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 160.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Purdue Fort Wayne at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Purdue Fort Wayne Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mastodons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 99-76 win over Eastern Michigan on Sunday. Purdue Fort Wayne, who entered the game as -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 48-34 at halftime, the Mastodons scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was on fire, putting up 99 points and shooting 54.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.3%, thanks to hitting 20 of 39 threes at a 51.3% clip and shooting 60% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Jalen Terry led the way with 28 points, while Rasheed Bello added 19 points and 8 assists, hitting 5 of 8 from deep. Corey Hadnot II was also a standout, knocking down 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points in just 21 minutes.</p><p>Even with Purdue Fort Wayne's defense giving up 76 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 28% on 6/21 attempts. However, they struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent hitting 23 of 40 shots.</p> <p>The Mastodons sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 66%. Purdue Fort Wayne also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Wolverines Win at Crisler Center?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Michigan fell to 8-3 on the season after a narrow 87-86 road loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday. The Wolverines, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Michigan led 43-38 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 43 themselves. The game’s total points reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Michigan put up 86 points, shooting 46.9% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 72.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 28 threes (14.3%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 84.6%, going 22 for 26.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 83.3% of his shots. Danny Wolf also grabbed 10 boards and contributed 5 assists.</p><p>Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSN. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Penguins as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Penguins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>This season, the Wild have a mark of 12-12-4. When going on the road, Minnesota has a record of 5-8-2 record, while they are 7-4-2 at their home arena. At the moment, they hold the 7th spot in the Western Central division and are ranked 11th in the Western conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Minnesota heads in with a 15-13 record. On the road, their mark is 9-6 and their overall home performance is 6-7 vs. the puck line. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Minnesota is 6.3. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.4. The Wild come in with an over/under record of 13-13-2.</p><p>In their last three road games, Minnesota has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Wild come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 26th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 28th in the league. The Wild went 8-5 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 4-7.</p><p>Minnesota's leading scorer is Joel Eriksson Ek. So far, he has 14 goals which is 24th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Eriksson Ek has 7 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Penguins head into the game ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.3 shots per game against Pittsburgh. So far, they are 1st in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury gets the start and has made 10 starts this season. His record at this point is 4-5, and his save percentage is 0.511%.</p><h3>Does Pittsburgh Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>This season, the Penguins have a mark of 13-13-3. When going on the road, Pittsburgh has a record of 7-7-2 record, while they are 6-6-1 at their home arena. This record has them sitting 7th in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 13th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Pittsburgh are 12-17. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 6-10, while their overall home performance is 6-7. This season, Pittsburgh's games are averaging 5.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Penguins currently have an over/under record of 10-17-2.</p><p>Through their last three home contests, the Penguins offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Pittsburgh posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Penguins are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 27th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. This year, the Penguins have recorded a 7-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 6-6 record.</p><p>Pittsburgh will be looking for a good game from Sidney Crosby who leads the team in scoring with 17 goals, ranking 7th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 14 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins come into the season ranked 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 31.3 shots per game against Pittsburgh. For the season, they are ranked 1st in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Minnesota, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 22 games in this season. His current record is 9-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.904%.</p>

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