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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Crusaders and Leopards. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Leopards at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132 points, and Lafayette is favored by -10 to win at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +10</p><p>This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Leopards.</li><li>Even though we have Lafayette winning straight-up, we like Holy Cross at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Holy Cross Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a record of 7-16, Holy Cross is currently on a two-game winning streak. Their record in Patriot League play is 4-6, compared to 3-10 in non-conference games. On the road, the Crusaders are 4-9 this season, and their average scoring margin is -11.8.</p>

<p>For the season, Holy Cross has been the underdog in 20 of their 23 games, going 4-16 in those games. Their record as the underdog is 4-16, compared to 2-0 when they are favored. In their last game, the Crusaders defeated Loyola Maryland by a score of 70-67.</p><p>As the underdog, Holy Cross has gone 6-14 vs. the spread this season. However, they have a 2-1 ATS mark in their last three road games and are 4-6 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in Holy Cross' games this season (139.1). So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 138 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Holy Cross offense put up 70 points against Loyola Maryland. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 55.6% and made 8 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Crusaders offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 21 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 44%.</p><p>Currently, the Crusaders' defense holds the 242nd rank in the nation, allowing 75.3 points per game. Holy Cross will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Loyola Maryland to just 36% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can the Leopards Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Despite their recent struggles, Lafayette has been a much better team at home this season, going 3-7 compared to their 4-7 road record. Over their last 10 games at home, they are just 3-7.</p>

<p>Coming into today, Lafayette has gone 5-2 when favored this season, while they are 2-12 when they are the underdog. Today, they are favored by 10 points.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Lafayette has gone 4-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Leopards are 6-4 ATS. At home this year, Lafayette is just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Lafayette sits at 9-12, and today's line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 134.2. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 121 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>The Lafayette offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 66 points versus American. During the game, they attempted 23 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 47.2%. Offensively, the Leopards hold a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, placing them 376th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 375th in terms of percentage and 259th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Leopards' defense is ranked 48th in the country at 66.3 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Lafayette's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.3% this season.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Islanders 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 Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Columbus Shock Everyone at UBS Arena?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 22-17-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets failed to cover. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson found the net 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and picked up two assists on Labanc’s goal, with Zach Aston-Reese earning his 2nd assist of the season and Sean Monahan his 5th. The Blue Jackets were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, Columbus got off to a rough start, giving up five goals in the first period. They allowed another in the second and one more in the third, leading to a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 17 hits and 10 takeaways.</p><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 18-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until the second period, with Casey Cizikas scoring at 15:22.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the second period ended.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. They picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game and another at 1:21 into the 2nd period. After closing the gap to 3-2 late in the 2nd, they gave up two more goals in the 3rd, including one at the 5:18 mark. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Griffins versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 5:15 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Mount St. Mary's is favored by -4.5 vs. Canisius in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Boardwalk Hall at 5:15 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Mount St. Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Golden Griffins Ready for a Win at Atlantic City?</h3><p>Canisius will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Mount St. Mary's. The Golden Griffins are 13-17 overall and 7-12 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Canisius is 5-14 this season. On the road, the Golden Griffins are 4-13, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games away from home.</p><p>Canisius has an overall ATS record of 12-16 this season and they are 6-11 against the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Golden Griffins are 7-12 vs. the spread this year and they are just 2-8 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Canisius has gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games and they are 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 road contests.</p><p>Canisius has an over/under record of 11-17 this season and today's line of 137 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (144). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their over/under record during that span is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Canisius offense ended with 62 points against Fairfield. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.3% and made 4 threes. Frank Mitchell led the scoring for the Golden Griffins, contributing 12 points. Additionally, Devean Williams chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>At present, the Golden Griffins' defense is nationally ranked 177th, allowing 72.3 points per game. Against Fairfield in their most recent game, the Canisius defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Fairfield to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Mountaineers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's has been a much better team at home this season, going 8-5 compared to 5-13 on the road. They have also been better than their opponents in 15 of their 31 games, going 9-6 in those contests. Over their last 10 games at home, the Mountaineers have gone 6-4.</p>

<p>After falling to Fairfield 96-92 last time out, Mount St. Mary's will look to bounce back against Canisius. On the season, they have gone 13-18, including a 9-11 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's has an ATS record of 12-18-1 this season and they are 5-9-1 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountaineers are just 3-7 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Mount St. Mary's games is 19-12. On average, their games have finished with 144.7 points, which is 5.5 points higher than today's line of 137. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 155 points.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 92 points versus Fairfield. This output is higher than their season-average of 73.1 points per game. The team's top scorer is Dakota Leffew, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.4, while Deshayne Montgomery also carries a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's' defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.6 points per game. So far, the Mount St. Mary's defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.9 times per game (698th).</p>

Canisius Golden Griffins vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

Life as a premier Group of Five program is really something. The talent pipeline and the attractiveness of the job for up-and-coming coordinators keep these teams at the top of their respective conferences. On the other hand, it also means replacing head coaches on the regular.

Eli Drinkwitz made it one season at Appalachian State before the NC State offensive coordinator turned head coach was hired by Missouri. That means interim head coach Shawn Clark has to gather together with his staff to prep the Mountaineers for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against UAB. Clark, the offensive line coach that was hired by Scott Satterfield, who is now at Louisville, will face another Clark in Bill Clark, who has done great things with the UAB program.

Appalachian State, despite the loss of Drinkwitz, is a big favorite of anywhere from 16 to 17 points in this one. We did see a bit of a ripple effect to Drinkwitz’s departure in the line, as this game was as high as 17.5 before Missouri poached App State’s sideline sultan. Drinkwitz is also taking App State’s special teams coordinator Erik Link with him so that could be, ahem, a weak link for the Mountaineers in the bowl game. The total on the game is 48.

None of these types of distractions impact UAB for this one. They just aren’t viewed as a very good team for a conference championship game competitor. Bill Clark has done a magnificent job navigating the program through tumultuous times. Remember, UAB didn’t even have football in 2015 and 2016. Clark took over for Garrick McGee for the 2014 season and then the Blazers stopped football operations. Clark stayed and rebuilt the program after some funding came through and UAB is 28-12 on his watch.

The reasons to dislike UAB in this game are obvious. The offense was terrible and the Blazers played one of the worst schedules in the country. Jeff Sagarin’s strength of schedule rankings, which include FCS schools, have UAB with the 136th-ranked schedule. For those that don’t know, there are 130 FBS teams.

Playing the #136 schedule has its advantages. UAB finished the regular season eighth in yards per play allowed with 4.59. In fairness, UAB did hold Tennessee to 4.58 YPP in their only game against a Power Five team, but the Volunteers were still an offensive mess at that point in the season. Appalachian State is pretty damn close to a Power Five team, all things considered. The Mountaineers do play in a weak Sun Belt, but they beat North Carolina and South Carolina and wound up 32nd in YPP against the 108th-ranked schedule. It really wasn’t App State’s fault that UNC barely made a bowl and South Carolina did not against one of the toughest schedules in the country.

UAB did not take full advantage of that weak schedule on offense, as the Blazers wound up tied for 87th with 5.53 yards per play. The status of QB Tyler Johnston III is important here. He was banged up most of the season and struggled with 14 INT to go along with 15 TD passes. Johnson threw one pass against North Texas, went 4-of-11 in the C-USA Championship Game, and didn’t look the part against Tennessee or Old Dominion. He missed a good chunk of November.

UAB’s offense isn’t good anyway, but Johnston is a better option than Dylan Hopkins. Star running back Spencer Brown, who rushed for 1,329 yards in 2017 and 1,227 yards in 2018, also spent a lot of time in the trainer’s room this season. If those guys are healthier for the bowl game, UAB will have more of a chance to be competitive.

Personally, one of my favorite things about Appalachian State is that the team is always solid without stunning numbers. Quarterback Zac Thomas has a 63.3% completion rate with a 26/6 TD/INT ratio. Darrynton Evans has a gaudy rushing total with 1,323 yards, but it’s not like he has ripped off 7.5 yards per carry. He and Marcus Williams Jr. both have 5.6 yards per carry. The top three wide receivers, Thomas Hennigan, Corey Xavier Sutton, and Malik Williams, all have comparable and quality numbers. This is just a team with very few flaws year in and year out no matter the coach.

UAB pressures the QB well, as they had 43 sacks over their 13 games. Again, the strength of schedule puts a dent into all of their numbers, but this might just be a quality defense. Appalachian State only allowed 17 sacks. If UAB can’t pressure the QB, does that defense get exposed?

Appalachian State also heads into this one 12th in the country in turnover margin at +12 with 21 takeaways and only nine giveaways. Say what you will about UAB’s defense because of the teams that they played, but remember that this UAB offense turned it over 25 times and this team is -5 in TO margin. Only Central Michigan, New Mexico, Akron, New Mexico State, Duke, and Hawaii turned it over more. All things considered, give UAB’s defense credit for that.

This is a bit of a tricky handicap. For starters, App State is back in this bowl for a second year. The Mountaineers waxed Middle Tennessee 45-13 for interim head coach Mark Ivey. How motivated will App State be back in this bowl game for the second year in a row against an inferior Conference USA team? On the other hand, App State has scored at least 31 points in each of its four bowl games, so they generally come in prepared.

Ultimately, I don’t see how UAB keeps pace. Maybe the UAB defense can do that, but App State is the best team UAB will play this season. App State takes care of the football and can capitalize on those UAB turnovers. This is one of the highest bowl game lines in history, but it is deserved. I’ll split the difference of 16 and 17 for the official pick, but shop around for the best line you can.

<strong>Pick: App State -16.5</strong>

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<p>The Stars and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. In this non-conference matchup, the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Maple Leafs.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (-108)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Stars Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Dallas dropped to 27-14-1 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before rallying to tie it, but Florida pulled away with two more goals. Dallas was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set for the game.</p> 

<p>Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene each scored for the Stars, but the Panthers sealed the win with a goal at 2:32 in the third period, followed by an empty-netter. Dallas’s defense struggled, allowing a goal in each period.</p><p>In their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars fired 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both of their goals in the second. They finished the game with 32 giveaways and 4 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Panthers, including two in the third period. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Will Toronto Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 27-15-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p>

<p>All the scoring happened after the Wild found the net at 9:41 in the first period. Toronto tied it up with 0:52 left in the first, thanks to William Nylander’s power-play goal. The game stayed tied until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Despite firing 28 shots on goal, Toronto managed just one in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways and failed to score after Nylander’s goal at 19:08 in the first period. The Maple Leafs were held scoreless in the second, third, and overtime.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pirates versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC. Hampton is favored by -2.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against North Carolina A&T. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>HAMPTON PIRATES VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 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 +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pirates Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Hampton fell to 6-9 on the season following a 67-64 home loss to William & Mary on Thursday. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, the Pirates kept the game closer than expected. The total points of 131 fell well short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 27-22 at halftime, Hampton put up 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their last game, the Hampton Pirates put up 64 points, shooting 37.5% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 16-for-22 from the line. The Pirates also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.</p> <p>Matteus Case was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 18 points. Noah Farrakhan went 3-for-3 from three-point range, contributing 15 points, while Kyle Pulliam added 13 points, hitting 3 of his 4 attempts from deep.</p><p>Hampton's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pirates gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 26% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, Hampton's opponent went 16/22, hitting 72% of their free throws. The Pirates also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Aggies Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>North Carolina A&T Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies fell to 3-15 on the season after a 72-63 home loss to Monmouth on Thursday. Entering the game as +2 underdogs, they failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 135 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>North Carolina A&T trailed 45-36 at halftime and couldn’t gain ground in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 27 points after the break.</p><p>North Carolina A&T struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.2% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit 19 of 31 free throws, good for 61.3%.</p> <p>Jahnathan Lamothe led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Abdi Bashir Jr. added 21 points and 4 assists, while Ryan Forrest contributed 19 points and 4 assists, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's defense held their opponent to 72 points, with a strong showing from the field, allowing just 32% shooting on 19 of 59 attempts. They limited two-point shots to 39% shooting, with the opponent making 13 of 33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Aggies kept their opponent to 23% shooting, with only 6 threes made on 26 attempts. They sent the opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 61%. North Carolina A&T gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Hampton Pirates vs North Carolina A&T Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Today at 5:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (21-20) will host the Boston Celtics (29-13) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 8.5 points and have a moneyline of -337 (Warriors: +272). The over/under line is set at 224.</p>

<p>Golden State has won their last two games and is 11th in the Western Conference. Boston is 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 5:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-99 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Boston?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 29-13 on the season after a 119-115 loss to the Hawks on Saturday. Boston was -9.5 point favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by four points. The total score of 234 points came in just under the 237.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston jumped out to a 33-21 lead after the 1st quarter, but Atlanta responded with a 31-15 2nd quarter. The Celtics regained control with a 30-21 3rd quarter, leading 78-73 heading into the 4th, but the Hawks outscored them 31-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>In their 119-115 loss to the Hawks, the Celtics struggled offensively, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 28.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes. Jaylen Brown led the way with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% and 22.2% from three.</p> <p>Jayson Tatum also shot 33.3%, finishing with 23 points, while Derrick White added 21 points, making 5 threes at 31.2%. Payton Pritchard was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 of his 20 points late in the game.</p><p>Despite strong defensive efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 21 points each, the Celtics gave up 31 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, leading to a 119-115 loss to the Hawks. Boston held Atlanta to just 9 made three-pointers, with the Hawks shooting 24% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Boston sent Atlanta to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 attempts. The Celtics grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>No Pressure for Golden State as Home Dogs</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 21-20 on the season with a 122-114 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Golden State was favored by 13.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by eight. The total points for the game were 236, surpassing the over/under line of 231.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 65-58 deficit into a 69-65 lead. They outscored Washington 36-27 in the 3rd quarter and 33-27 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Wizards, scoring 31 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 40%. Stephen Curry added 26 points, though he struggled from deep, making 4 threes at just 28.6%. Dennis Schröder contributed 20 points, shooting 50% overall and from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Golden State hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from long range and 46.9% overall. Wiggins scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Curry also put up 9 points in the final period. Schröder added 10 points in the 3rd quarter as well.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors gave up 114 points to the Wizards but managed to secure the win. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up just 27 points in each.</p> <p>Golden State held Washington to 44% shooting overall, but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 22 threes at a 48% clip. The Warriors sent Washington to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Warriors also recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Blues and Golden Knights face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Golden Knights as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Golden Knights coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>The Golden Knights should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved above .500 to 22-21-4. St. Louis, as underdogs on the puck line, covered the 1.5-goal spread. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that number.</p> 

<p>After falling behind in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with his second and third goals of the season, adding a fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net. Ryan Suter also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three this season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, St. Louis scored three times in the second, with Jordan Kyrou netting his third goal of the year. Despite 14 offensive giveaways, the Blues managed 24 shots on goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Maple Leafs. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues’ defense also finished with 17 hits and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Vegas as Home Favorites</h3><p>Vegas improved to 29-14-3 with a 4-3 win over Utah, but it wasn’t easy. The Golden Knights trailed 2-0 before rallying to tie the game, eventually winning with a Brett Howden goal in overtime.</p> 

<p>The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights found the net twice in the second, with Pavel Dorofeyev scoring his 7th goal of the season and Noah Hanifin adding his 2nd. William Karlsson followed up with his 2nd goal of the year in the third period, and Brett Howden secured the win with his 6th goal, coming 2:15 into overtime.</p> <p>The Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal and recorded 13 offensive giveaways. Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Mark Stone added another assist, his 15th of the year.</p><p>Despite Vegas taking a 3-2 lead in the 3rd period, their defense allowed a late goal at 13:10, sending the game to overtime. They also gave up the first two goals, one at 11:52 in the 1st period and another at 12:00 in the 2nd. Adin Hill finished with 16 saves and an 84.2% save percentage. The Golden Knights' defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>The Hoyas and Wildcats are set to face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats will host the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -7.5 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hoyas Make it Happen in Villanova?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgetown fell to 12-6 on the season after a 73-68 home loss to DePaul on Friday. The Hoyas were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Georgetown trailed 39-28 at halftime but showed signs of life in the 2nd half, outscoring DePaul 40-34. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Georgetown's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>Malik Mack and Drew Fielder each contributed 19 points, with Mack adding 6 assists and shooting 50% from three-point range. CJ Gunn and Layden Blocker both hit 2 of 3 from deep, with Gunn scoring 17 points and Blocker adding 14. NJ Benson was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 43 shots to fall, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hoyas held their opponent to 6 of 22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 for 72%. Georgetown gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Villanova improved to 12-7 on the season with a 75-73 win over Providence on Friday, January 17th. The Wildcats were at home and favored by 9 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, exceeding the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Villanova trailed 37-32 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Providence 43-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Villanova put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 55.9% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% (7/26) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 88.9% (16/18) of their attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall and 28.6% from three. Bensley Joseph added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and dishing out 3 assists. Villanova finished with just 6 assists as a team, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, which is 55%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense held the other team to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. The opposing team also went 16/18 from the free-throw line, hitting 88% of their free throws. Villanova gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Buccaneers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at S-H-M Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with South Carolina State being favored by -1.5 over Charleston Southern.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at S-H-M Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will South Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen in Orangeburg?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern's season record dropped to 2-8 after a narrow 73-72 loss to Davidson on Friday. The Buccaneers were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>Charleston Southern trailed 37-31 at halftime but outscored Davidson 41-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 145 fell just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Charleston Southern put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 50% of their 18 attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from three. Taje' Kelly added 22 points and 11 boards, hitting his only three-point attempt, and Connor Kochera contributed 21 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the Buccaneers' defense conceded 22 baskets on 45 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, with opponents shooting 40% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, opponents went 13/18, shooting 72%. Charleston Southern gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does South Carolina State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>South Carolina State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Carolina State fell to 2-6 on the season after an 88-81 home loss to Samford on Thursday, December 5th. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Bulldogs managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>South Carolina State trailed 54-46 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing 34 points while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 157.</p><p>South Carolina State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.8%. They were strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 41.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes.</p> <p>Trey Fort led the way with 25 points, hitting 8 of 10 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Jaden Brownell added 17 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>South Carolina State struggled defensively, giving up 88 points on 55% shooting. They allowed 66% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Bulldogs gave up 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws.</p>

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs South Carolina State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/24

<p>At 3:00 ET, the Knicks (-250) will host the Hawks (+207) in a game that will be televised on MSG. The Knicks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is 235.</p>

<p>Atlanta is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-19, while New York is 3rd in the East at 27-16. The Hawks have won three straight games and are 1st in the Southeast Division, while the Knicks are 2nd in the Atlantic.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-125 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Atlanta Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 22-19 on the season with a 119-115 win over the Celtics on Saturday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 234, just under the O/U line of 237.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 33-21 in the 1st quarter, Atlanta turned things around by holding Boston to just 15 points in the 2nd quarter while scoring 31. Although the Celtics took the 3rd quarter 30-21, the Hawks rallied in the 4th, outscoring Boston 31-26 to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Hawks shot 47.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 24.3% rate. Trae Young led the way with 28 points and 11 assists, while Dyson Daniels added 23 points, shooting 78.6% from the floor.</p> <p>Onyeka Okongwu contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, making 2 threes at 66.7%. Young scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and added 3 more in overtime. Okongwu also came up big late, scoring 11 in the 2nd quarter and 5 more in OT.</p><p>Despite a tough 1st quarter where the Hawks allowed 33 points, they tightened up defensively in the 2nd, giving up just 15 points. Overall, they held the Celtics to 115 points on 38% shooting, including 28% from beyond the arc, where Boston hit 15 threes.</p> <p>Atlanta sent the Celtics to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 42 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards. They also contributed 9 steals and 10 blocked shots in the game.</p><h3>Do the Knicks Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 27-16 on the season after a 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. New York, who were -3 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 215, just under the line of 216.5.</p> <p>New York struggled early, as Minnesota went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 13-12 to 23-12. The Knicks fought back, outscoring the Timberwolves 38-35 in the 2nd quarter and holding them to 18 points in the 3rd. However, they couldn’t keep up in the 4th, where they were outscored 35-21.</p><p>In their 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves, the Knicks shot just 38.9% from the field, though they connected on 41.2% of their threes, making 14 from deep. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Cameron Payne added 18 points, scoring 16 in the 2nd quarter, and hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip. OG Anunoby also contributed 18 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, and he made 3 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 points in each, leading to a 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves. Despite a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 18 points, New York couldn’t contain Minnesota’s offense, which shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 22 threes at a 55% clip. The Knicks sent Minnesota to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws. New York recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vaqueros versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. The odds for this Southland conference game currently have Incarnate Word as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS VS INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Incarnate Word Cardinals -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at McDermott Convocation Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Incarnate Word pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Texas-Rio Grande Valley Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vaqueros fell to 7-7 on the season after a 66-57 road loss to Houston Christian on Saturday. Entering the game as -3.5 favorites, Texas-Rio Grande Valley not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-24 at halftime, the Vaqueros allowed 39 points in the second half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Texas-Rio Grande Valley struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 37.9% (22/58). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5/22 from deep. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.5%, making 8 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Demari Williams was a bright spot, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 threes, finishing with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Bryson Dawkins and DK Thorn also scored 15 points each, though Thorn struggled from the field, shooting just 26.7% overall and 25% from three-point range.</p><p>Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 36% (22/61). They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Vaqueros gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they shot 93%.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Incarnate Word fell to 5-9 on the season with a 69-63 loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. The Cardinals were +2.5 point underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>After trailing 33-26 at halftime, Incarnate Word scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Incarnate Word struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, connecting on only 4 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed 63 points in the game.</p> <p>Jordan Pyke and Garry Clark each contributed 16 points, with Clark grabbing 10 rebounds. Dylan Hayman added 14 points and 8 boards, while Davion Bailey scored 12 points despite shooting 26.7% overall and 16.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Incarnate Word's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (20/44). They also limited the damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 4/22, or 18%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Incarnate Word's opponent went 11/13, hitting 84% of their attempts. The Cardinals gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Incarnate Word Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>The Coyotes and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, SD. This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 153 points, and Oral Roberts is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. South Dakota.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Denny Sanford Premier Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Oral Roberts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Dakota Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>South Dakota enters this game with a 12-19 overall record, including a 5-11 mark in Summit League play. This season, the Coyotes have gone 4-12 on the road, and they have lost eight straight games away from home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, South Dakota has gone 5-18 this season. So far, they have been the underdog in 23 of their 31 games. In their last game, the Coyotes lost to North Dakota by a score of 95-66.</p><p>South Dakota's ATS record this season is 14-14 and they have gone 8-8 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Coyotes have an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>South Dakota's over/under record for the season sits at 16-12, and today's line of 153 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (150.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points, and the Coyotes' over/under record in their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>In their most recent game, the South Dakota offense put up just 66 points vs. the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Overall, they are now averaging 76.5 points per game which is 108th in the country. Lahat Thioune is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.4. Meanwhile, Kaleb Stewart also brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Coyotes' defense is ranked 323rd in the country at 79.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Dakota's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.1% this season.</p><h3>Can the Oral Roberts Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Oral Roberts comes into this game with an 11-18 record, including a 5-11 mark in Summit League play. The Golden Eagles have lost seven straight games and are just 2-14 on the road this season.</p>

<p>At home, Oral Roberts is 6-4 this year, and they have gone 5-7 in 12 games as the favorite. In their last game, the Golden Eagles lost to South Dakota by a score of 77-76.</p><p>Oral Roberts has struggled against the spread this season, going just 11-15. Their record vs. the spread as the favorite is 4-8, and they are just 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, their ATS mark is 5-5 this year and 4-5 in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Oral Roberts' over/under record for the season is 12-14 and today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (150.3). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Oral Roberts offense ended with 76 points against South Dakota. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 7 threes. The top scorer for the Golden Eagles was Issac McBride with 19 points, while D.J. Weaver also chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>At present, the Golden Eagles' defense is nationally ranked 266th, allowing 75.6 points per game. Against South Dakota in their most recent game, the Oral Roberts defense gave up a total of 77 points while allowing South Dakota to hit 46% of their shots.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Redbirds game? Catch the action at CEFCU Arena in Normal, IL, as the Redbirds hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on MARQ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Illinois State is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UIC.</p><h3>UIC FLAMES VS ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CEFCU Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Redbirds.</li><li>Not only will Illinois State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</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>Are the Flames Ready for a Win at Normal?</h3><p>UIC improved to 5-4 on the season with a 79-68 win over Seattle on Friday. The Flames were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>UIC led 34-32 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Seattle 45-36. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 148.5, with a combined 147 points.</p><p>In their latest game, UIC's offense put up 79 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, going 9-for-21, and hit 76.2% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Brayden Maldonado led the way, hitting 5-of-7 from deep and finishing with 22 points on 72.7% shooting. Ahmad Henderson II added 14 points and 9 assists, while Filip Skobalj contributed 11 points, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>UIC's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field on 24 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Flames allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UIC's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. The Flames also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. UIC allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Redbirds Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Illinois State improved to 7-4 on the season with an 80-77 road win over Cornell on Sunday. The Redbirds entered the game as +6 underdogs but pulled off the upset, covering the spread in the process.</p> <p>After trailing 45-43 at halftime, Illinois State tightened up defensively, holding Cornell to 32 points in the second half while scoring 37 themselves. The total points for the game finished just under the 157.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Illinois State's offense shone in their latest game, putting up 80 points with a 50% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63%, thanks to hitting 14 of 26 from beyond the arc, good for 53.8%.</p> <p>Nazir Williams and AK Okereke each contributed 19 points, with Williams adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Landon Wolf and Guy Ragland Jr. were perfect from three, with Wolf going 3 for 3 and Ragland hitting 2 of 2.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Redbirds gave up 22 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 78% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting percentage. The opposing team also shot 88% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 17 attempts. Illinois State limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and High Point is favored by -10.5 vs. Norfolk State.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like Norfolk State at +10.5.</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>Do the Spartans Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Norfolk State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Norfolk State moved to 6-6 on the season with a 76-70 win over Grambling State on Friday, December 20th. Playing at home, the Spartans were -7 favorites going into the game.</p> <p>Norfolk State led 47-33 at halftime, but they allowed Grambling State to score 37 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 29 points of their own. The Spartans didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 146 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 15, and went 20 for 27 from the free-throw line, good for 74.1%.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Louis Hutchinson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Christian Ings was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and adding 13 points.</p><p>Norfolk State's defense gave up 70 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field, connecting on 25 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Norfolk State's opponents hit 6 of 15 shots, shooting 40%. The Spartans also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 20, shooting 74%. Norfolk State allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does High Point Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>High Point improved to 10-2 on the season with a 94-81 win over Southern Illinois on Saturday, December 21st. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>High Point took control early, leading 51-37 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>High Point's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 57.9% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 63.2%, thanks in large part to their 70.3% shooting from inside the arc.</p> <p>Ali Dibba led the way with 27 points, hitting 2 of 5 from deep, while D'Maurian Williams added 24 points despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. The Panthers connected on 7 of 20 threes as a team, shooting 35% from long range.</p><p>High Point's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 54% on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 18 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point held the other team to 29% shooting, as they made 5 of 17 three-pointers. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 30 of those attempts for 81%.</p>