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<p>Planning on watching today's Lancers and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have SMU as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Longwood at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Longwood Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 8-3 on the season with an 82-67 road win over North Carolina Central on Friday. Entering the game as -3.5 favorites, Longwood covered the spread, while the total points of 149 went over the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Longwood led 36-27 at halftime and put up 46 points in the 2nd half, allowing 40 points to the Eagles.</p><p>Longwood's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a 54% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts and 40.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Po'Boigh King led the way with 21 points, while Colby Garland added 17 points and 4 assists. Michael Christmas contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from three-point range, and Elijah Tucker was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his attempts.</p><p>Longwood's defense gave up 67 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 66% of their attempts inside the arc, going 22/33.</p> <p>However, the Lancers did well defending the three, holding their opponent to just 4/22 shooting, or 18%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 47%. Longwood allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will SMU Win at Home?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 10-2 on the season with a dominant 103-77 win over Boston College on Saturday. The Mustangs entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 180 easily surpassed the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 47-40 at halftime, SMU took control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 56-37 to seal the win.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points with a field goal percentage of 64.4% (38/59). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.6%, thanks in part to their 68.8% shooting from beyond the arc (11/16) and 62.8% shooting inside (27/43). They also connected on 80% of their free throws (16/20).</p> <p>Matt Cross and Dion Brown were perfect from three-point range, each hitting 3/3, with Cross shooting 77.8% overall and Brown at 60.0%. Donald Hand Jr. led the team with 22 points, while Boopie Miller contributed 18 points and 7 assists. B.J. Edwards and Jerrell Colbert both shot 75.0% from the field.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points while holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field. The Mustangs limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting just 16 of 43 attempts, but they connected on 7 of 18 threes, shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>SMU sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 72% clip. The Mustangs also gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-131) will host the Chicago Bulls (+110) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>San Antonio (-2.5) is currently 10th in the Western Conference with an 11-10 record, while Chicago (9-13) is 9th in the East. The game will be played at the Frost Bank Center and can be seen on CHSN.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-100 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Vassell finishing with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 9-13 on the season with a 128-102 win over the Nets on Monday. Chicago, playing at home, were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread with the 26-point victory. The game’s total points of 230 fell just short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 29-29 tie in the 1st quarter, Chicago took control with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 42-39 to 52-42. They outscored the Nets 27-21 in the 2nd quarter, 36-22 in the 3rd, and 36-30 in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls shot 52.2% from the field and hit 16 threes in their win over the Nets, despite shooting just 34% from beyond the arc. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis each added 20 points, with Buzelis knocking down 4 threes at 80%. Giddey also contributed 11 assists and 13 rebounds, while Zach LaVine scored 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 30 points in the 4th quarter, the Bulls' defense held the Nets to 102 points on 40% shooting in a strong performance. Chicago was particularly effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 21 and 22 points, respectively.</p> <p>The Bulls limited Brooklyn's three-point shooting, with the Nets hitting 14 threes at a 33% rate. Chicago also sent the Nets to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 43 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio fell to 11-10 on the season after a 104-93 road loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Spurs entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 197 points was well below the O/U line of 229.</p> <p>The Suns jumped out to a 13-0 lead, and while the Spurs fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 32-23, they couldn’t complete the comeback. Phoenix pulled away in the 4th, outscoring San Antonio 29-22.</p><p>In their 104-93 loss to the Suns, the Spurs struggled offensively, shooting just 35% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at an 18.2% clip. Devin Vassell was a bright spot, connecting on 4 threes at 80% and finishing with a team-high 25 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Stephon Castle added 16 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Victor Wembanyama contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 12 of his points in the 3rd. Jeremy Sochan chipped in 14 points, with 5 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Spurs couldn’t stop the Suns, who scored 104 points in a 104-93 loss. San Antonio allowed 29 points in the 1st and 4th quarters but held Phoenix to 23 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>The Spurs limited the Suns to 11 made threes on 34% shooting from deep. They also sent Phoenix to the line 21 times, where the Suns made 17 free throws. San Antonio gave up just 2 offensive rebounds while collecting 9 steals.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

<p>The Miami Heat (+165) travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (-198) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-4.5) are favored and have lost three straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Heat (20-18) are 7th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division. The Lakers (20-17) are 7th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points. SN-LA will televise the game.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Miami dropped to 20-18 on the season following a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Heat, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11 points. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but managed just 13 points in the 2nd. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-54 lead into 65-59, and outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Miami couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 30 points in the final period.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Clippers, the Heat managed just 98 points, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 32.7%, but they hit 17 threes overall.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the final period.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 36 points. Overall, Miami gave up 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 home loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 228 went over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After leading 62-53 at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to go on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 84-76 to 94-76. Los Angeles managed only 13 points in the 4th quarter while San Antonio scored 37.</p><p>In their 126-102 loss to the Spurs, the Lakers shot 44.8% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points and 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 37 points, respectively, in a 126-102 loss to the Spurs. Overall, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-702) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+495) in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 12 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.</p>

<p>Portland is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 11-22. They have lost two straight games. The Bucks are 5th in the East at 17-15. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Portland’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 11-22 after a 114-106 loss to the Lakers on Thursday. The Blazers were +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 220 points came in just under the O/U line of 225.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-27 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them outscored 33-20. They entered the 4th quarter down 88-75 and, despite a 31-point effort in the final period, couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 114-106 loss to the Lakers, the Trail Blazers shot 50% from the field, but made just 9 threes at a 34.6% clip. Anfernee Simons led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each added 19 points, with Avdija shooting 57.1% from the floor. Simons scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Sharpe put up 11 in the 1st.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers gave up 114 points to the Lakers, with their toughest stretch in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 33 points. They managed to tighten up in the 4th, holding the Lakers to 26 points.</p> <p>Portland allowed 15 threes on 34% shooting from deep. They sent the Lakers to the line 14 times, where they hit 13 free throws. The Blazers also gave up 15 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks fell to 17-15 this season after a 113-110 home loss to the Nets on Thursday. Milwaukee, who were -12.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 223, just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Brooklyn went on a 10-0 run to cut the Bucks' lead from 73-56 to 73-66. Despite Milwaukee outscoring the Nets 25-19 in the 4th quarter, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 113-110 loss to the Nets, the Bucks struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.7% of their threes and making only 11 overall. Their field goal percentage was 44.4%, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, shooting 50% and finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists.</p> <p>Damian Lillard added 23 points, despite shooting 30% from the field, and made 4 threes at a 30.8% clip. Lillard scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Bobby Portis contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency.</p><p>The Bucks struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 19 points. Overall, Milwaukee held Brooklyn to 113 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks limited the Nets to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. Milwaukee also recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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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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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Bears versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with North Carolina being favored by -14.5 at home against California.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like California at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will California Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Golden Bears fell to 8-8 on the season after a 71-68 home loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday. Cal entered the game as 7-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Cal struggled early, trailing 42-23 at halftime, but mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 45-29. Despite the strong finish, they couldn't complete the comeback.</p><p>California struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 38.2%. They did manage to hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Jaydon Young and Jeremiah Wilkinson each added 14 points, with Young shooting 54.5% overall. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 71 points, the California Golden Bears held their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, with a 36% mark on two-point attempts (15/41). From beyond the arc, they allowed 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.</p> <p>California sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 81% success rate. The Golden Bears also gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tar Heels Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 11-6 on the season with a 63-61 win over NC State on Saturday. The Tar Heels were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNC led 26-20 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the narrow margin, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>In their last game, the Tar Heels put up 63 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-19 from beyond the arc, and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. Jalen Washington contributed 11 rebounds and shot 66.7% from the field, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>North Carolina's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 36% shooting. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 3/19, or 15%.</p> <p>Even with 16 offensive rebounds, the opposing team couldn't capitalize, shooting 45% from two-point range. They did manage to hit 10/12 free throws, good for 83%.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Hokies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina State come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-7 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Wolfpack were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win at home.</p> <p>NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. Despite the late push, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 over/under line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (24/65). They limited two-point shooting to 21/46 (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even more effective, allowing only 3/19 (15%) shooting. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will Virginia Tech Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech appeared to be cruising after taking a 42-23 lead into halftime, but they allowed Cal to score 45 points in the 2nd half while managing just 29 points themselves. Despite the late scare, the Hokies held on for the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, finishing with 71 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they hit 24 of 41 two-point attempts (58.5%).</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from deep. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Virginia Tech also recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field, including 36% from two-point range (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%).</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</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 Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinal and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPNN, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and Wake Forest is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Stanford.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stanford Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 11-5 on the season with a dominant 88-65 win over Virginia on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Stanford led 40-30 at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Virginia 48-35. The Cardinal’s strong performance on both ends of the floor helped them secure the win.</p><p>Stanford put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots (94.1%).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep (45.5%), while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 56% shooting, as the other team made 21 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford's defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 24 attempts, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 94% rate. Stanford allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Wake Forest Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 12-4 on the season with an 88-78 road win over Miami on Saturday, January 11th. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 39-31 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, while Miami put up 47 points after the break.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Cameron Hildreth led the way with 31 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. Matthew Cleveland and Hunter Sallis each added 22 points, with Cleveland shooting 61.5% from the field. Tre'Von Spillers was efficient as well, hitting 72.7% of his shots to finish with 17 points.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with 14 made two-point baskets.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 11 of 35 shots, good for 31%. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Demon Deacons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Gamecocks and Commodores game? Catch the action at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN, as the Commodores hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SECN. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Vanderbilt is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like South Carolina at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Gamecocks Ready for a Win at Nashville?</h3><p>South Carolina fell to 10-6 on the season after a 66-63 home loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Gamecocks kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>South Carolina led 40-34 at halftime but managed only 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, which proved to be the difference in the game.</p><p>South Carolina's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 63 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, and they hit only 25% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 9 of 16, shooting 56.2%.</p> <p>Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Miles Kelly added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Tahaad Pettiford contributed 15 points, knocking down 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>South Carolina's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 25 of 61 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 45 shots to fall, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Gamecocks limited their opponent to 4 of 16 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9, shooting 56%. South Carolina gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Vanderbilt Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Vanderbilt’s season record dropped to 13-3 after a 75-66 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Commodores failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 141 points fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Vanderbilt trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong showing from beyond the arc, hitting 44.4% of their threes (8/18). At the free-throw line, they connected on 80%, making 16 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Commodores struggled, shooting just 38.2% on two-point attempts (13/34). Jason Edwards and Mark Mitchell both contributed 20 points, with Edwards shooting 54.5% overall. Anthony Robinson II was perfect from the field, going 4/4, including 2/2 from three, and added 8 assists.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 75 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain inside scoring, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts (14/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent connected on 41% of their threes, going 10/24. Vanderbilt also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws (68%). The Commodores allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Orioles and Reds are set to face off in an interleague matchup at 4:10 PM ET on Sunday. This one is being played at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and features a Reds club that is 16-17 vs. an Orioles team that is 22-11. Baltimore is sending Dean Kremer to the mound vs. Nick Lodolo for the Reds.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Orioles are the slight favorite on the money line at -106. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by MASN.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -114</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, May 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Orioles vs Reds series. Baltimore went into the matchup as +101 underdogs and squeaked out a 2-1 win. The Orioles only had two more hits than the Reds and struck out 13 times, but still picked up the win.</p>

<p>Cincinnati had a chance to tie or win the game in the 9th inning, but Yennier Cano closed things out for the Orioles. Andrew Abbott got the start for the Reds and went five innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits.</p>

<p>John Means put together a good outing for the Orioles, getting the win after going seven innings and not giving up a run. Means finished the game with eight strikeouts but didn't issue a walk.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore is on a three-game winning streak, and they lead the AL East with a record of 22-11. So far, they have gone 6-1 against other teams in the AL East. The Orioles are currently leading the division by one game over the Yankees. Their three-game winning streak has come on the road, and they are 10-4 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Orioles have been good as the favorite this year, putting together a mark of 16-10. As for their record as the underdog, they are 6-1 this season. Baltimore is currently in the middle of a series vs. the Reds, and they have an overall series record of 7-3 this year. Looking at how they have done in day games, the Orioles are 12-5 this year. In their last 10 games overall, they have gone 7-3.</p><p>The Orioles have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 20-13 overall. They are 11-8 against the run line at home and 9-5 on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and are 6-1 as an underdog. In their wins, they are covering the run line by an average of 3.7 runs per game.</p><p>The Baltimore Orioles have had a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 16-14. The over/under line for today's game against the Cincinnati Reds is set at 9 runs. The Orioles have gone under the over/under line in their last two games, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs this season.</p><p>Through six starts, Dean Kremer has a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 4.19 for the Orioles. He has made two quality starts this season and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing vs. the Yankees, Kremer went seven innings, giving up just two hits and picking up the win. Kremer's ERA at home is 7.04, compared to 2.71 on the road. So far, he has allowed a total of eight home runs. Opposing batters are hitting .209 off the right-hander this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the league's top home run-hitting team, and they have also been one of the league's best offensive teams, averaging 5.1 runs per game. This has them 4th in the league in scoring. Baltimore is also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS. One area they have struggled in is drawing walks, as they are 24th in the league in that category.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman has been one of the Orioles' top hitters this season, batting .321 with five homers and 20 RBIs. He has also gone 7/20 in his last five games, including one home run. Gunnar Henderson comes into the game with a league-leading 10 homers, and he is also 6th in the league with 24 RBIs. Jorge Mateo has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 4/14 with two homers in his last five games.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is looking to snap a four-game losing streak today as they host the Orioles. The Reds are 16-17 overall and trail the Brewers by 4.5 games in the NL Central. So far, they are 1-2 in divisional games. Cincinnati has dropped two straight as the underdog and are just 2-3 at home as the underdog this year.</p>

<p>The Reds have dropped three straight at home, and they are 9-9 at home overall. On the road, Cincinnati is 7-8 this year. Their overall record is a result of going just 3-7 over their last ten games. So far, they have been a bit better than average as the favorite, going 10-6, while they are 6-11 as the underdog this year.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 17-16 overall. They have been better on the road, going 9-6, compared to 8-10 at home. They have been favored in 16 games and have gone 9-7 in those contests. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.2, compared to -3.2 in losing games.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds have played 34 games this season, with 17 going over the total and 15 going under. The average over/under line in their games this season has been 9 runs, and the combined run average in their games is 8.7 runs. However, when the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Reds have gone under in all six games. Their last two games have gone under the total, and their over/under record for the season is 17-15.</p><p>Nick Lodolo has been on a tear to start the season, and he's coming off a dominant performance against the Padres, in which he struck out 11 batters in 7 innings. He has yet to allow more than one earned run in a start this season, and he has 31 strikeouts in just 18 2/3 innings pitched.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been one of the Reds' top hitters this season, batting .278 with a team-leading eight home runs and 19 RBIs. However, he has struggled of late, going just 6/30 in his last eight games. Spencer Steer and Will Benson are also tied for 2nd on the team with four homers, but Steer is batting just .246, and Benson is hitting only .200.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. They have been a pretty consistent offense, as they are 11th in home runs and have the league's 11th scoring offense. However, they are batting just .213 as a team and have the 24th ranked on-base percentage in the league.</p>

Baltimore Orioles vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 5/5/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Davidson is favored bt -1.5 vs. La Salle. The over/under for the game is 147 points.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Davidson improved to 11-4 on the season with a 74-64 win over Fordham on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Davidson took control early, leading 36-20 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Davidson put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42), but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% (5/16) of their three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the Wildcats with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor also dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III contributed 20 points as well, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and 25% from three. Bobby Durkin chipped in 15 points and grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Davidson's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 44% (26/58). They allowed 21/42 (50%) shooting from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting (31%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 (70%). Davidson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>La Salle improved to 8-7 on the season with a narrow 83-82 road win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Explorers were +13 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-30 at halftime, La Salle turned things around by scoring 44 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p><p>La Salle put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and hitting 38.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 24 points on 8 of 9 shooting overall. Deuce Jones and Jonah Hinton also shot 50% from deep, with Deuce adding 16 points and Hinton contributing 12.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed 25 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 77% rate.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Great Danes and Pioneers. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Pioneers at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Sacred Heart is favored by -3.5 against Albany in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Even though we have Sacred Heart winning straight-up, we like Albany at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Great Danes Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Albany fell to 4-6 on the season after a 77-70 loss to Drexel on Saturday. The Great Danes, who were -2.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p> <p>Albany trailed 37-23 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 40. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Albany's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 19 attempts for a 10.5% rate, but excelled inside, connecting on 65.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Great Danes were nearly perfect, making 14 of 15 attempts for 93.3%. Amar'e Marshall led the team with 19 points, while Kobe MaGee added 17, hitting 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Albany gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 65% on two-point attempts (25/38). However, Albany managed to limit their opponents' success from beyond the arc, holding them to just 2/19 shooting (10%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Albany's opponents were efficient, hitting 14/15 attempts (93%). Albany also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Pioneers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Sacred Heart dropped to 4-6 on the season after an 83-73 loss to Quinnipiac on Sunday. The Pioneers went into the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 156, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p> <p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Sacred Heart was unable to close the gap, scoring 34 points in the second half while allowing 41.</p><p>In their latest game, Sacred Heart put up 73 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 40.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 22 attempts, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 14 of 18 for 77.8%.</p> <p>Khaden Bennett led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 37.5% from deep. Amarri Monroe added 19 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 11 attempts. Amiri Stewart contributed 18 points, knocking down 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive efforts, they allowed 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Pioneers struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 66% on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sacred Heart's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws (73%).</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Governors and Bears face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Farris Center in Conway, AR. Austin Peay is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic Sun conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142.5 points.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Farris Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Central Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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 Governors Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>After starting the season with a 3-12 record on the road, Austin Peay has won three straight games and will look to continue their success away from home. The Governors are 4-2 when favored this season and are favored by 2.5 points tonight.</p>

<p>Overall, Austin Peay has a record of 13-13, including a 6-5 mark in Atlantic Sun Conference play. They have gone 7-8 in non-conference action.</p><p>When looking at Austin Peay's ATS record this season, they are 13-9-1 overall. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-7, while they are 5-2-1 at home. As the favorite, the Governors are 2-3-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, Austin Peay is 1-2 ATS and they are 1-1-1 ATS in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Austin Peay games is 13-10 and today's line of 142.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 164 points and the over/under record in their games over their last 10 is 8-2.</p><p>Austin Peay's offense had a good outing, putting up 79 points against Queens (NC). They achieved a 55.8% field goal percentage and went 15/22 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Governors have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 267th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 134th in terms of percentage and 123rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Governors' defense is positioned 110th in the country, permitting 69.8 points per game. The Austin Peay defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 76 points and allowed Queens (NC) to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Central Arkansas will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak at home when they take on Austin Peay. The Bears have gone 3-7 at home this season, and they are 7-17 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Central Arkansas comes into this game with a 9-18 record, including a 5-6 mark in Atlantic Sun play. Their average scoring margin at home this season is -6.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Central Arkansas has gone 13-10-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, they have an ATS record of 5-5. At home this year, the Bears are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Central Arkansas games is 11-13-1 and the average scoring total in their games is 150 points. Today's over/under line is 142.5. 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 1-2 with an average scoring total of 134 points.</p><p>Central Arkansas is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 79 points vs. North Florida. This figure is more than their season average of 72.2 points per game. The top scorer for the Bears was Elias Cato with 14 points, while Masai Olowokere also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>So far, the Bears' defense is ranked 283rd in the country at 77.6 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Central Arkansas defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as North Florida knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 77 points.</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs Central Arkansas Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

MLB Odds

<p>The Suns (-122) are favored over the Mavericks (+101) in this Western Conference matchup. Phoenix comes in on a six-game win streak and is 25-18 on the year. Dallas is 24-19 and has lost two straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET and can be seen on ABC.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-113 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Suns Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Phoenix is currently on a six-game winning streak and is 25-18 overall, which is good for 6th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place.</p>

<p>On the road, the Suns have a record of 11-7 this season, and they have won three straight games as the road team. Their ATS record on the road is 8-10.</p>

<p>This season, the Suns have been favored in 31 of their 43 games and have a record of 21-10 in those games. As the favorite, they are 10-20 against the spread, going 15-27 overall.</p>

<p>Phoenix's O/U record for the season is 22-21, and the under has hit in their last four games. Today's O/U line of 241 is higher than their season average of 230.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Suns defeated the Bulls by a score of 115-113. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Phoenix was favored by 5 points going into the game.</p><p>The Suns are one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, as they are 9th in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. However, they are just 13th in scoring at 116.1 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 115.0 points per game.</p>

<p>Phoenix has been one of the more aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, as they are 4th in free throw attempts. They are also 2nd in made free throws at 20.9 per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 10th in three-point percentage but just 22nd in made threes at 12 per game. Overall, they are 11th in two-point shooting at 55%.</p><p>Currently, the Suns' defense holds the 15th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.2 points per game. Inside the arc, the Suns defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.4% and 37.2% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Are Dallas Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>In their last two games, the Mavericks have failed to cover the spread as the underdog. Today, they are once again the underdog, getting 1.5 points at home. Against the spread, they are 8-10 as the underdog and 7-11 overall.</p>

<p>Dallas is coming off a 119-110 loss to the Celtics. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and the Mavs were getting 2.5 points. In the Western Conference, the Mavs are 8th with a record of 24-19.</p>

<p>This season, the Mavericks have gone 24-19 straight up and 23-20 against the spread. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 235.7 points, and today's O/U line is set at 241.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Mavericks have gone 6-4 against non-conference opponents and 18-15 against the Western Conference. In the West, they are 2nd in the Southwest Division.</p><p>This season, the Mavericks have been one of the NBA's most potent offenses, averaging 118.3 points per game (8th). At home, they have been even better, averaging 120.2 points per contest.</p>

<p>Dallas has been one of the league's top three-point shooting teams, making 15.1 threes per game (2nd). Overall, they have connected on 36% of their attempts from beyond the arc (14th).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Mavericks are 11th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game. When it comes to two-point shooting, they have a 55% success rate (9th).</p><p>The Mavericks' defense is presently ranked 20th in the league, allowing an average of 117.4 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.8% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.4% from downtown.</p>