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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Gamecocks and Hilltoppers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hilltoppers at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have Western Kentucky as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hilltoppers.</li><li>Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Gamecocks Lock in a Win at Bowling Green?</h3><h3>Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Jacksonville State fell to 5-6 on the season after an 83-71 road loss to Kennesaw State on Saturday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Gamecocks failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie at halftime, Jacksonville State allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 154 narrowly missed the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Jacksonville State's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.2% overall and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, connecting on 23 of 28 attempts for 82.1%.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the Gamecocks with 28 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Adrian Wooley and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 20 points. Wooley shot 57.1% from the field, and Pierre contributed 4 assists. The team finished with just 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State's opponent shot 32%, connecting on 10 of 31 three-point attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. Jacksonville State gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Western Kentucky Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Hilltoppers dropped to 8-5 on the season after a tough 85-66 loss to FIU on Saturday. Western Kentucky went into the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p>

<p>Western Kentucky found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 52-29 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring FIU 37-33, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.</p><p>Western Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 20 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Julius Thedford led the Hilltoppers with 18 points, shooting 58.3% overall, while Asim Jones added 17 points and 3 assists. Dashon Gittens contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% rate, and also grabbed 7 rebounds.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense struggled, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. They conceded 11 threes on 50% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, their opponents hit 20 of 25 attempts, good for 80%. Western Kentucky also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Skyhawks face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks are hosting the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Stonehill is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Chicago State.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago State Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Chicago State fell to 2-18 on the season after a 58-48 loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday. The Cougars were +3 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points scored in the game were 106, well below the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Chicago State trailed 27-23 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 25 points while allowing 31.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points while shooting 34.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 18.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-27 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jo'el Emanuel was a bright spot, shooting 77.8% from the field and finishing with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Forrest added 17 points, despite hitting just 1 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Chicago State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 27 attempts, an 18% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Chicago State's opponent shot 47%, making 16 of their 34 two-point attempts. The Cougars also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they attempted just 2 free throws, making 1. Chicago State gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill's season record dropped to 8-10 after a narrow 73-72 loss to Le Moyne on Monday. The Skyhawks, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in this road game.</p> 

<p>Stonehill trailed 38-30 at halftime but came back strong in the 2nd half, outscoring Le Moyne 42-35. The game’s total points of 145 went over the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Stonehill Skyhawks put up 72 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 26 attempts, and went 19 for 26 from the free-throw line, good for 73.1%.</p> <p>Robby Carmody led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. AJ Dancler added 19 points and 9 assists, shooting 4 of 7 from deep, while Hermann Koffi also contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 of 9 threes. Louie Semona was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60.0% from three.</p><p>Stonehill's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. They held their opponent to 35% shooting on two-pointers, with 12 makes on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stonehill allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent hitting 45% of their shots. The other team also went 16/21 from the free-throw line, shooting 76%. Stonehill gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Rockets will host the Clippers at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Clippers are favored by 6.5 points and are -256 on the moneyline.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is 39-21 and currently in 4th place in the Western Conference. Houston is 27-34 and 12th in the West. The over/under line for the game is set at 224.5.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-106 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Clippers Stand a Chance in Houston?</h3><p>Today, the Clippers are looking to bounce back from a 113-106 loss to the Bucks. The combined scoring in that game was 219, which was below the O/U line of 222.5. LA was favored by 2.5 points in that game, and their ATS record for the season is 31-29.</p>

<p>For the season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 25-34-1. The team's last two games have gone under the posted O/U lines. On average, their games have finished with 229.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Clippers are currently in 4th place with a record of 39-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-16 compared to 15-5 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Clippers are 18-13 straight-up and 16-15 ATS. As the favorite, their ATS record is 27-21, and they have gone 36-12 straight-up as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 6.5 points.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Clippers are 10th in the NBA in scoring at 117.2 points per game. However, they have been held below their scoring average in 50% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 25th in the NBA at 97.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are one of the most accurate teams in the league, hitting 38% of their attempts (3rd). Overall, they are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%.</p>

<p>On average, the Clippers are making 13 three-pointers per game (14th). In terms of free throws, they are 9th in the NBA at 18.6 made per game.</p><p>On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 9th in the league in points allowed at 112.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 105.3 points per contest (14th). In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 9th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Will Houston Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>At 26-35, the Rockets are currently 12th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place. The team is 19-18 against other Western Conference opponents and 8-16 against the East.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Rockets have a record of 12-29 this season. They are 19-21 against the spread as the underdog, and their ATS record as the underdog is 2-2. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -4 points per game.</p>

<p>Houston has won three straight games against the spread and is 32-28 ATS for the season. At home, they are 21-10 ATS compared to 11-18 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>The Rockets' last game finished with a scoring total of 215 points, which was below the O/U line of 228. In their last six games, the under has hit in all of them.</p>

<p>The Rockets' most recent win came against the Spurs, where they covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites. The final score in that game was 114-101.</p>

<p>This season, the average combined scoring total in Rockets games is 225.6 points. Today's O/U line of 224.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 225.1.</p><p>The Rockets are one of the NBA's most prolific three-point shooting teams, averaging 12.1 made threes per game (20th). They are also 15th in three-point attempts. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 34% (28th).</p>

<p>At home, Houston is averaging 115.0 points per game (18th). Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Rockets are 28th in the league at 45%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Houston is 13th at 99.5 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 28th in the NBA. In terms of scoring average, the Rockets have outscored the league average in just 36.1% of their games.</p><p>On defense, the Rockets come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 106.7 points per contest (17th). So far this season, the Rockets' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 3rd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.0 times per game vs. Houston.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Milwaukee is favored by -2.5 in this Horizon League conference contest against Northern Kentucky. The game's over/under currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Milwaukee Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Milwaukee improved to 12-7 on the season with a 95-79 road win over Wright State on Wednesday, January 22nd. The Panthers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Milwaukee led 42-36 at halftime and put up 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Milwaukee's offense put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and hitting 45.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 81.5% of their 27 attempts.</p> <p>Alex Huibregtse led the way with 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range (4/6). Erik Pratt also hit 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 15 points. Themus Fulks contributed 18 points and dished out 9 assists, while Kentrell Pullian added 18 points as well.</p><p>Milwaukee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Panthers couldn't contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 54% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Milwaukee allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws. On the boards, Milwaukee gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Norse Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Norse dropped to 7-11 on the season after a 78-70 home loss to Wright State on Saturday. Northern Kentucky entered the game as 1.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-33 at halftime, the Norse scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38. The total points for the game ended at 148, going over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Northern Kentucky put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 39.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 40% (6/15). They also hit 68.8% of their free throws, going 22/32 from the line.</p> <p>Keaton Norris led the way with 21 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 60% from three (3/5), while adding 5 assists. Josh Dilling also contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc at a 66.7% clip. The Norse finished with 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Even though Northern Kentucky held their opponent to 39% shooting, they still gave up 78 points. The Norse limited damage inside, allowing just 39% on two-point attempts (15/38), but their opponent found some success from beyond the arc, hitting 40% of their threes (6/15).</p> <p>Northern Kentucky sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 22 attempts for 68%. The Norse did a solid job on the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Milwaukee Panthers vs Northern Kentucky Norse NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

We have a very top-heavy field this week for the Valspar Championship. Five players are commanding $10,000 or more salaries and Gary Woodland is knocking on the door at $9,900. Unlike last week at The PLAYERS Championship, the depth of the field just isn’t quite there. That means you’ll be forced to pay a higher price for the second and third-tier guys.

All in all, this looks like a week for the deep divers to have even more of an edge. Even horse for course guys like Adam Hadwin and Jason Kokrak are hovering in the mid-$8000s. That means our task is quite a bit tougher this week.

Per usual, we’ll seek out the value picks that allow you a better opportunity to roster the top players in this week’s look at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook.

<strong>Jason Kokrak ($8,600) – </strong>Even though the price is high, it is really hard to overlook Jason Kokrak this week. He struggled with the flatstick at TPC Sawgrass, which he has done all season long, but he’s going to a course where he feels a lot more comfortable with the putter. Kokrak tied for eighth last year, had a top-10 in 2015, and was in the top 15 in 2014. He’s made all 10 cuts this season and had a run of five top-20 finishes in six weeks snapped with last week’s 47th at the PLAYERS. He’s actually ninth in strokes gained tee-to-green this year, so he’s been swinging it well. Of those in the field this week, only Dustin Johnson, Gary Woodland, and Sergio Garcia rate better in that department than Kokrak.

<strong>Sungjae Im ($7,700) – </strong>Sungjae Im heads into the Valspar with a little bit of rest. He missed the cut last week at TPC Sawgrass. After missing the cut at the Genesis Open, Im had a week off and then opened 70-64 at the Honda Classic before going haywire in the third round. Last week, he was all over the place with an ace, a couple eagles, and two double bogeys. The week prior, he finished third at Bay Hill in the Arnold Palmer. In a field lacking depth like this one, Im is one of the more talented players. His lack of experience may hurt on a tough course like Innisbrook, but it’s hard to argue with the ball-striking ability. This will be his 16th event, so fatigue is a little bit of a worry, but he’s hard to pass up at this price with this field.

<strong>Trey Mullinax ($7,100) – </strong>Length off of the tee can be your friend here at Innisbrook. It helped Trey Mullinax to an eighth-place finish last year at 5-under. He missed the cut in 2017, but did follow up an opening-round 78 with a second-round 69 to get back on track. Four of his last six career rounds have been under par at Innisbrook. He’s struggled with the course on Day One, which is a worry, but last year he cut that 78 down to a 72. He played well at Pebble Beach and TPC Scottsdale earlier in the season, so he does have a couple of solid finishes on his resume. Hopefully he’ll make some putts, which has been his problem, as he’s done well with driving and GIRs, but hasn’t gotten enough birdies to capitalize. We’ll pay the low price for his upside here.

<strong>Jonas Blixt ($6,200) – </strong>Jonas Blixt has been fairly reliable this season. He’s not going to go out and win an event, but rostering him at $6,200 to make room for somebody like DJ, Rahm, or Day makes a lot of sense with the way that this field is set up this week. Blixt has been putting well this season. Perhaps some rest will help the Swede, as this will already be his 12th event of the season, but first since late February. He tied for 22nd in his last trip to Innisbrook back in 2017. His worst round was a 72, which isn’t bad at all on a track like this. He also tied for 22nd in 2016. You can do a lot worse at this point if you’re running low on funds.

<strong>Akshay Bhatia ($6,000) – </strong>The PGA Tour debut for Akshay Bhatia is this week’s Valspar Championship. The 17-year-old from North Carolina is the top-ranked junior player in the country. He’s skipping college to go pro and is knocking on the door of being the nation’s best amateur player, let alone best junior. This is a big stage and he’ll be facing PGA Tour pin placements, but he has all of the tools to move up the ranks and show something special this week.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Grizzlies and Bison game? Catch the action at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. In this non-conference matchup, the Grizzlies are the betting favorite against the Bison. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.</p><h3>MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota State Bison +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scheels Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Montana Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Montana enters today's game with a season record of 8-5. In their previous ten road games, Montana has a 5-5 record, which includes games from last year. Montana is currently sitting above .500 in terms of ATS, holding a 7-3 record. Within that record, the team has gone 5-2 on the road vs. the spread, while also posting a 2-1 record at home.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Montana has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging 142 points per game on average. When analyzing the Grizzlies' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 149 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>The Grizzlies' offense finished with 76 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.2 points per contest. Offensively, the Grizzlies have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 143rd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 336th in percentage and 296th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Montana defense is giving up an average of 70.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Montana's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.1% this season.</p><h3>Will North Dakota State Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bison have a 7-7 record heading into today's game, coming off a loss to South Dakota (75-66). In their last five home games, which includes games from last year, North Dakota State has gone 4-1. As of today's game, North Dakota State has a 4-7 ATS record. On the road, the Bison are 2-6 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-1.</p><p>North Dakota State's games have, on average, featured 145.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 7-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142 points so far. Looking at the Bison's last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 139 points per game.</p><p>Against South Dakota, the North Dakota State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76 points per game. They scored 66 points and posted a field goal percentage of 40.3% in the game. The team's top scorer is Boden Skunberg, who enters today's matchup with an average of 13.1, while Damari Wheeler-Thomas also carries a PPG average of 12.4 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the North Dakota State defense is giving up an average of 70.6 points per contest. Against South Dakota, the Bison's defense gave up 75 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, South Dakota only made 3 free-throws.</p>

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