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<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Paycom Center.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (-131) is currently favored by 2.5 points over the Cavaliers (+110). The over/under line for the game is 232.5. The Thunder are on a three-game winning streak and are 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 33-6. Cleveland is 34-5 and leads the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-106 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 34-5 on the season with a 127-117 road win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Cleveland entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 231 by 13 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, turning an 85-77 deficit into an 87-85 lead. They outscored the Pacers 38-28 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, despite being outscored 28-27.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's 35-point performance, including 19 in the first quarter, led the Cavaliers to a 127-117 win over the Pacers. Mitchell shot 52.2% from the field and hit 3 threes at 33.3%. Darius Garland added 24 points, with 13 coming in the 4th quarter, while Evan Mobley contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 75%.</p> <p>Cleveland made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Mobley and Garland each scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, with Garland adding 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Cavaliers gave up 117 points to the Pacers, who shot 48% from the field. Cleveland allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd but tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 28 points in each.</p> <p>The Cavaliers limited Indiana's three-point shooting, allowing 12 made threes on 42% shooting. Cleveland sent the Pacers to the line 22 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Oklahoma City improved to 33-6 this season with a 118-102 win over the 76ers on Tuesday. The Thunder were favored by 16 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total of 220 points went over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>OKC took control early with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 12-9 to 20-12. After a strong 1st quarter, they led 37-21. The 76ers fought back, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Thunder sealed the win by outscoring Philadelphia 31-21 in the 4th.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points on 80% shooting led the Thunder to a win over the 76ers, with 14 of those points coming in the 1st quarter. Jalen Williams added 24 points, and Cason Wallace contributed 18, including 11 in the 4th quarter, shooting 70% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Thunder shot 55.6% overall, despite hitting just 33.3% from three-point range, making 12 threes. Gilgeous-Alexander also had 9 assists, while Williams chipped in 6 assists and 4 rebounds.</p><p>Despite a rough 3rd quarter, the Thunder's defense held strong in the 1st and 4th, allowing just 21 points in each to help secure a 118-102 win over the 76ers. Oklahoma City limited Philadelphia to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder were particularly effective at defending the three, holding the 76ers to just 13 made threes on 29% shooting. Oklahoma City also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>George Kirby gets the start for the Mariners (79-61, 40-32 away) against Taj Bradley and the Rays (85-56, 47-25 home). Today will be game two of their series, with the Mariners leading 1-0. Check out who I like to see who comes out on top in today's Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -105</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:40 ET on Friday, September 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY RAYS:</h3><ul><li>The Mariners are just 2-3 in their last five road games.</li><li>Tampa Bay is on a two game winning streak when favored on the moneyline.</li><li>Opponents are hitting a healthy .342 against George Kirby in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Through 140 games, the Mariners have a record of 79-61. This mark includes going 24-19-2 across their 45 series. Currently, Seattle is 2nd in the AL West and have a 39-29 record at home while going 40-32 on the road. So far, the Mariners have gone 32-34 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>George Kirby has been impressive in his 26 appearances this season, boasting a .391 slugging percentage allowed and a 1.05 WHIP. The right-hander has compiled an overall record of 10-9 with an ERA of 3.39, while racking up 145 strikeouts and averaging 8.19 K/9 innings pitched. His performance at home has been particularly noteworthy, as he is 6-3 with a 3.57 ERA compared to 4-6 with a 4.59 ERA on the road.</p></p><p>George Kirby is looking to rebound after a subpar performance in Seattle's 6-3 defeat to the Mets. In three innings, he allowed four runs.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Mariners are ranked 14th in the league in scoring at 4.3 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.8 per contest puts them 11th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Seattle is 8th, with an OBP currently sitting at .325. The team's collective batting average is .244 (14th).</p><p>J.P. Crawford has been a major offensive contributor for the Mariners this season, leading the team in home runs with 15 over the course of ten games. His batting average stands at .269, and he has hit three homers in his last ten appearances.</p><h3>WILL THE TAMPA BAY RAYS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Rays head into today's game looking to build on their above .500 record at home (47-25). Their overall record of 85-56 has them placed 2nd in the AL East. Through 46 series, the Rays are 27-13-6.</p><p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays will look to Taj Bradley to take the mound, who has an overall record of 5-7. In his 17 appearances, his ERA is at 5.42 with a K/9 of 11.97. His FIP is 4.09 and opponents have an OBP of .318 against him this season.</p></p><p>In his last outing against the Guardians, Taj Bradley tossed five frames, allowing two runs on three hits. Although he did not factor into the decision, Bradley's performance was instrumental in securing a 6-2 victory for the Rays.</p><p>Offensively, Tampa Bay is ranked 4th in the league with an average of 5.3 runs per game. When looking over their last ten matchups, the Rays averaged 4 runs per contest, which is 9th best in that span. In terms of their power numbers, Tampa Bay is 3rd in all of baseball, with a total of 202 home runs.</p><p>Over the last five games, Brandon Lowe has been leading the Rays' offense with a .343 batting average. He has accumulated 62 RBIs on the season and is currently hitting .234.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/8/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Monarchs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Appalachian State come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -3 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +3</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</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>Can The Mountaineers Secure a Win at Norfolk?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers evened their season record at 7-7 with an 86-66 home win over James Madison on Saturday, January 11th. Appalachian State, who were -1 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State took control early, leading 49-30 at the half. They scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the over/under line of 133.5.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 53.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.5%, thanks in large part to their 58.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Huntley and Myles Tate both scored 21 points, with Huntley connecting on 4 of 6 threes. Tate also contributed 7 assists. Elijah Hutchins-Everett added 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 53% from the field. They conceded 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Appalachian State allowed 10 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 58% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20 shots, or 71%. The Mountaineers gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Old Dominion Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Old Dominion improved to 6-9 on the season with a 71-63 win over South Alabama on Saturday. The Monarchs were +14.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only covered the spread, they pulled off the upset.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Old Dominion tightened up defensively, allowing just 24 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The total points for the game ended at 134, just under the 134.5 O/U line.</p><p>Old Dominion put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, with two-point shooting at 52.9% (18/34) and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). They also hit 61.5% of their free throws, going 8/13 from the line.</p> <p>Sean Durugordon led the way with 27 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 61.1% overall. Robert Davis Jr. added 25 points, hitting 8 threes on 20 attempts. The Monarchs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the game.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 35% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range (17/40).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts (25%). They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they shot 61% (11/18). Old Dominion gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The 6-32 Washington Wizards will host the 19-20 Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 10.5-point favorites and have lost two straight games. Meanwhile, the Wizards have lost seven in a row and are 15th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on MNMT. The over/under line for this game is 232 points.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-125 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Phoenix Be The Talk of Capital One Arena?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 19-20 on the season after a 122-117 road loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Phoenix entered the game as -2.5 point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 239, just over the pre-game line of 238.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run that extended their lead from 69-64 to 79-64, the Suns faltered, allowing Atlanta to close the gap and take an 89-87 lead into the 4th quarter. Phoenix was outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Devin Booker and Kevin Durant carried the Suns' offense in their 122-117 loss to the Hawks. Booker hit 7 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 35 points and 5 assists, while Durant added 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 65% from the field.</p> <p>Booker scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Durant added 14 in the 3rd. The Suns shot 51.2% from the field, with 13 made threes at 37.1%.</p><p>The Suns struggled defensively in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 33 points in each, as they gave up 122 points to the Hawks. Phoenix did manage to hold Atlanta to 43% shooting overall, but the Hawks hit 17 threes at a 41% clip.</p> <p>Foul trouble also hurt the Suns, with the Hawks getting to the line 26 times and converting 19 free throws. Phoenix allowed 20 offensive rebounds while recording 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Washington Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Washington fell to 6-32 on the season after a 120-106 home loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. The Wizards were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 226, just over the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Washington stayed competitive through three quarters, trailing just 82-79 heading into the 4th. However, an 11-0 run by the Timberwolves, which stretched the score from 93-89 to 100-93, helped Minnesota pull away as they outscored the Wizards 38-27 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 120-106 loss to the Timberwolves, the Wizards shot 44% from the field, with their three-point shooting standing out at 42.5%, hitting 17 threes. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 22 points, adding 5 assists and 5 rebounds.</p> <p>Jordan Poole contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, knocking down 4 threes. Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points, shooting 60% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>The Wizards held the Timberwolves to 25 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but their defense faltered in the 3rd and 4th, where they allowed 31 and 38 points, respectively. Overall, Washington gave up 120 points on 49% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Minnesota to hit 14 threes at a 37% clip. The Timberwolves also went to the line 31 times, making 24 free throws. Washington finished with 26 defensive rebounds, while giving up 14 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Capitals and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (-105)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Capitals Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals’ record now stands at 29-10-5. Washington had the lead going into the second period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Washington’s offense was limited to just two goals on 21 shots in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals had 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Ovechkin’s goal came at the 19:16 mark of the first period, followed by Duhaime’s at 19:49. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist. Nic Dowd was credited with his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal.</p><p>After taking a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, Washington's defense gave up three unanswered goals—two in the second period and another late in the third. The Capitals' defense also struggled to contain the Hurricanes' attack, facing 44 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense recorded just 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Will the Senators Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 22-18-3. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and they kept the Kraken off the board entirely. Adam Gaudette scored first at 14:32 in the opening period, and Tim Stützle added the final goal with 2:14 left in the third.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense put 23 shots on goal, with three different players finding the net in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, netting his 7th goal of the season. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal as well, while Tim Stützle scored an empty-netter, his 6th of the year.</p> <p>Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on the empty-netter, and Zack MacEwen recorded his 1st assist of the season on Gaudette’s goal. The Senators had 11 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Anton Forsberg stopped all 22 shots he faced, earning a shutout with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Bison and Eagles game? Catch the action at Bender Arena in Washington, DC, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 128.5 points, and American is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Bucknell.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: American Eagles -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bender Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will American pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Offense Score Enough in Washington?</h3><p>After a 60-50 win over Lafayette, Bucknell has now won three straight games and has a 13-18 overall record this season. In Patriot League play, the Bison went 10-8.</p>

<p>On the road, Bucknell has gone 7-10 this season and has a scoring margin of -3.5. As the underdog, the Bison have gone 6-15 this season.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Bucknell has an ATS record of 11-10. On the road, their ATS mark is 11-6. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bison have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 128.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Bucknell's games this season (134). So far, 13 of their games have finished with less than 128.5 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total is just 105 points.</p><p>The Bucknell offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Lafayette. They posted a field goal percentage of 38.6% and connected on 5 threes. The team's top scorer is Jack Forrest, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16, while Noah Williamson also carries a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.</p><p>This season, the Bucknell defense has been impressive, holding the 61st position in the country while permitting an average of 67.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Bucknell's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.9% this season.</p><h3>Will American Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After losing to Navy 71-65, American will look to get back on track as they host Bucknell. So far this season, the Eagles have gone 7-7 at home, and they are 12-8 when favored. As the favorite, they have gone 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>Overall, American has gone 16-15, including a 10-9 record in Patriot League play. They have gone 6-6 in non-conference games. At home, their average scoring margin is +2.1 compared to -1.5 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, American has gone 11-9 vs. the spread. Over their last three home games, the Eagles are 0-3 ATS and just 4-6 ATS in their last 10 as the favorite.</p><p>The over/under record for American this season is 16-15 and today's line of 128.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (135.4). So far, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 130 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Eagles' offense concluded with 65 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 69.1 points per contest. Matt Rogers is leading the team in scoring at 16.4 points per contest. Elijah Stephens has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.3 going into the game.</p><p>This season, the American defense has been impressive, holding the 64th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Navy, the Midshipmen finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 71 points vs. American.</p>

Bucknell Bison vs American Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Before you even start to look for college basketball betting odds, you have to know where to go. There are some terrific college basketball sportsbooks out there, and those are who you should trust when doing your betting.

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Northeastern Huskies vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the 9th ranked Kings will host the 2nd ranked Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. Sacramento is favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Rockets are on a 5 game win streak and have a record of 27-12. On the other side, the Kings are 20-20 and are 3rd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-104 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Houston Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 27-12 this season with a 128-108 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday. Houston, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The game’s total score of 236 points went over the line of 224.5 by 11.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 41-25. They entered the 4th quarter with a 102-81 lead, and while Denver edged them 27-26 in the final period, the Rockets had already done enough to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 34-point performance, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 60% rate, led the Rockets to a 128-108 win over the Nuggets. Alperen Sengün added 20 points, while Fred VanVleet contributed 16 points and 8 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4%.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 52.1% from the field and made 17 threes, hitting 44.7% from beyond the arc. Green scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter and 13 more in the 3rd, while Sengün added 10 points in the 3rd period.</p><p>Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Rockets managed to hold the Nuggets to 108 points in their win. Houston gave up 33 points in the 3rd quarter but limited Denver to 23 points in the 1st and 25 in the 2nd.</p> <p>Despite allowing the Nuggets to shoot 53% from the field and 48% from three, the Rockets sent Denver to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Houston also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 20-20 on the season after a 130-115 road loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Sacramento entered the game as +2 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game reached 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 14-0 run early in the game put Sacramento in a deep hole, as the Bucks extended their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. The Kings managed to keep the 2nd and 3rd quarters close, but they entered the 4th quarter down 102-82. Sacramento outscored Milwaukee 33-28 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 28 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency in their 130-115 loss to the Bucks. De'Aaron Fox contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% and making 2 threes at 25%.</p> <p>Keon Ellis connected on 5 threes at 62.5%, finishing with 18 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter. The Kings made 17 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 44.2% overall.</p><p>The Kings' defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 47 points, but they tightened up afterward, allowing 28 points in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters. Overall, Sacramento allowed Milwaukee to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. The Kings sent Milwaukee to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Sacramento grabbed 36 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they finished with 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. Maryland is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Northwestern. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-71 win over Minnesota on Monday. The Terrapins were -15 favorites at home, but the Golden Gophers kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Maryland trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Minnesota 45-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Maryland put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 79.2% (19/24).</p> <p>Derik Queen led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% (10/15) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Rodney Rice and Dawson Garcia each added 21 points, with Garcia hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Lu'Cye Patterson, and Isaac Asuma all contributed 15 points, with Gillespie dishing out a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Maryland gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northwestern Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern fell to 10-6 on the season after a 78-68 home loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2 underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Northwestern struggled in the first half, trailing 47-28 at the break. They improved in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northwestern's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.6% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they managed to score 68 points, thanks in part to 21 made free throws on 27 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jalen Leach added 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite Northwestern's strong defensive effort, they allowed 78 points in their previous game. The Wildcats held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 20% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 25 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Northwestern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and Seahawks face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks are hosting the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and UNCW is favored by -5.5 vs. Northeastern in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northeastern Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Northeastern improved to 10-7 on the season with a 70-66 win over Stony Brook on Saturday. The Huskies, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 136 fell just short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 39-26 at halftime, Northeastern allowed Stony Brook to score 40 points in the 2nd half while putting up 31 points of their own.</p><p>Northeastern managed 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they hit 90.5% of their free throws, going 19-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>CJ Luster II and Masai Troutman each scored 22 points, with Luster hitting 4-of-9 threes and shooting 50% overall. LA Pratt added 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Nick Woodard contributed 16 points on 75% shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northeastern's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the other end. The Huskies gave up 46% shooting to their opponents, who went 25/54 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northeastern's defense allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Does UNCW Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UNCW fell to 10-5 on the season after a 66-63 road loss to Hofstra on Saturday. The Seahawks entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>UNCW trailed 29-24 at halftime but picked up their play in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 37. Despite the stronger 2nd half, the Seahawks couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their last game, UNCW managed just 63 points, shooting 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 10-for-30 from deep, and struggled at the free-throw line, making only 50% of their attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 threes at a 57.1% clip, while Jean Aranguren added 20 points, connecting on 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and grabbing 11 rebounds, as the Seahawks pulled down 15 offensive boards and dished out 18 assists.</p><p>Even with UNCW giving up 66 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting overall, with 23 made field goals on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shots to fall, a 47% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNCW's defense saw their opponent hit 12 of 28 attempts, good for 42%. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 57%, making 8 of 14. UNCW also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Hawks and Aggies game? Catch the action at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and North Carolina A&T is favored by -1 to win at home against Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies -1</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Monmouth Stun the Crowd at Corbett Sports Center?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Monmouth improved to 4-13 on the season with an 84-73 home win over Charleston on Saturday. The Hawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Monmouth turned things around by scoring 49 points in the second half while holding Charleston to 35. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Monmouth's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 19 attempts. The Hawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 22 points, though he shot just 38.9% overall and 33.3% from three. Deywilk Tavarez added 20 points, hitting 6 of 12 from deep, while Madison Durr contributed 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>Monmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hawks gave up 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. The opposing team also went 14/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Monmouth gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for North Carolina A&T?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-14 after a narrow 81-78 loss to William & Mary on Saturday. The Aggies were +12.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 42-38 at halftime, the Aggies scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Despite the close score, the game total of 159 points fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina A&T put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 50% of their shots.</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, shooting 47.8% overall. Landon Glasper added 24 points, hitting 5 threes, though he shot just 39.1% from the field. Noah Collier was efficient, going 9 for 11 from the floor, finishing with 22 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 31 shots to fall, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents hit 11 of 30 shots, shooting 36%. North Carolina A&T also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 attempts, an 82% clip. The Aggies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs North Carolina A&T Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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