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<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-1141) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+711) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently 1st in the West with a 33-14 record, while the Mavericks are 7th in the West at 26-21.</p>

<p>BSN will have TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Minnesota is a 14-point favorite, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +14</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-109 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Dallas has an O/U record of 26-21 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 237.5 points per game. Today's O/U line of 223.5 is lower than their season average of 235.4.</p>

<p>The Mavericks are 9-12 ATS as underdogs this season and have gone 8-13 straight-up as the underdog. As the underdog, they have an ATS scoring differential of -5.8 points per game.</p>

<p>On the road, the Mavericks are 13-8 ATS this season, and their ATS record for the season is 24-23. They have lost two straight ATS and are 11-15 ATS at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Mavericks beat the Magic by a score of 131-129. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Dallas was favored by 4.5 points. Overall, the Mavericks are 26-21 this season and are in 7th place in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Mavericks are 6th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 118.9 points per game. However, they have actually been slightly better on the road, averaging 117.6 points compared to 120.0 at home.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Dallas is 11th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, the Mavericks are 16th in field goal percentage at 47%.</p>

<p>One area where the Mavericks have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 2nd in both three-point makes and attempts, hitting 37% of their shots from deep. In terms of free throws, Dallas is 16th in makes and 10th in attempts.</p><p>On defense, the Mavericks are ranked 21st in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 68.1% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Mavericks are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 4th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.3 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Do the Timberwolves Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Minnesota is the favorite today against the Mavericks (-14) and has a record of 28-9 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have gone 17-19 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +7.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are in 1st place with a record of 33-14. They have also gone 23-23 against the spread this season, including an ATS record of 11-10 at home.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves' O/U record for the season is 23-24, and the under has hit in their last four games. Today's O/U line of 223.5 is lower than their season average of 220.4 points per game.</p>

<p>Minnesota's last game was a 107-101 win over the Thunder. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 224 points.</p><p>At home, the Timberwolves have averaged 112.7 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 22nd in scoring at 112.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 25th in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Timberwolves are 8th in the NBA at 48%. They have been an efficient three-point shooting team, hitting 39% of their attempts (2nd). In terms of three-point attempts, Minnesota is 27th in the league.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.6% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 16th in the league with 26.3 per game. Minnesota is also 27th in offensive rebounds.</p><p>Not only do the Timberwolves' overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 1st in the league in points allowed. Minnesota has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 5th in the league over their last three games at 102.7 PPG allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.8% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

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<p>ESNU has the television coverage for this Bulls vs. 49ers matchup. Kickoff takes place at 7:30 on Saturday, November 25th. This week 13 CFB showdown is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa FL. South Florida comes into this American Athletic matchup, as the -5.5 point home favorite. Keep reading to get my analysis on how this game plays out.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 31-26 in favor of South Florida.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Charlotte at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 56.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 57 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the 49ers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>So far, the Charlotte 49ers are 3-8, including going 1-3 on the road and 0-4 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Charlotte has gone 4-4 so far this season. This has come on an average scoring differential of -9 and being the underdog in all of their games.</p><p>This season, Charlotte holds an over/under record of 3-5. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 44.6 points, with the typical over/under line set at 48 points.</p><p>On the offensive side, Charlotte has averaged 17.8 points per game this season. This figure has them 99th in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 168 passing yards, is ranked 115th nationally. In terms of rushing, they're 83rd in rushing yards with an average of 419 rushing attempts per contest this season.</p><p>Charlotte's defense sits at 108th for points allowed, allowing 26.8 points per game. So far, teams have been averaging 201.1 passing yards per game against them (53rd nationally). On the ground, they're yielding 161.8 rushing yards, ranking them 102nd in college football.</p><h3>Does South Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The South Florida Bulls take on the Charlotte with a 5-6 record, including 2-4 on the road and 2-2 at home.</p><p>So far, South Florida has been favored three times and the underdog in seven games. This has led to an ATS record of 5-5 and an average scoring differential of -7.5.</p><p>Over 11 games, the average over/under line for South Florida's games has been 63.5 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 66.1 points, resulting in an OU record of 6-4.</p><p>South Florida's rushing attack is ranked 5th in college football with 496 rushing attempts per game. This has translated into an average of 184.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 28th nationally. On average, they are attempting 35 passes per game leading to 266.6 passing yards per contest. In terms of scoring, they hold the 47th position, averaging 29.3 points per game.</p><p>In terms of passing yards allowed per game, South Florida's defense is ranked 23rd. Opponents, on average, attempt 37.6 passes against the Bulls. They are allowing 36.8 PPG, which places them 154th in college football. Their rush defense ranks 95th in the NCAA.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

<p>ESPN is set to broadcast the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, featuring the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Fresno State Bulldogs, from Albertsons Stadium in Boise. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd. The Huskies are the slight -1.5-point favorites, with the over/under line currently set at 42 points. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the money line odds are -128 for Northern Illinois and +107 for Fresno State. Northern Illinois comes in with a 7-5 record, while Fresno State is 6-6 on the season.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Albertsons Stadium at 2:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 22 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Fresno State Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Northern Illinois Huskies Pick Up A Win At Albertsons Stadium?</h3><p>Northern Illinois enters Week 1 against Fresno State with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 3-3 on the road and 3-1 at home this season. The Huskies have been favored in six of their 12 games, going 4-2 as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>NIU’s ATS record is 4-5-1, with a 4-2 mark on the road and 0-3-1 at home. They’ve gone 1-4-1 against the spread as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +5.8 points per game.</p><p></p><p>The Huskies’ over/under record is 4-6, with an average line of 44.9 points. They’ve averaged 42.7 points per game, and their average margin against the total is -4.6 points. This week’s line is set at 42 points.</p><p>Northern Illinois has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 12th in the nation with 41.8 attempts per game, and they are 20th in rushing yards, averaging 208.6 yards per game. Gavin Williams leads the team with 741 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, the Huskies are 71st in scoring, with 24.2 points per game, and we have them ranked 104th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Ethan Hampton has thrown for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns, but he has also been intercepted six times, and the team ranks 116th in passing yards per game.</p><p>Defensively, Northern Illinois has been strong this season, ranking 12th nationally by allowing just 18.4 points per game. In their latest game, they held Central Michigan to 16 points and gave up only 204 total yards, including 92 passing yards, while forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 113.2 rushing yards per game on 31.5 attempts against Northern Illinois, while quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of 77.3 and a completion percentage of 54.2%, averaging 169.2 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Can The Fresno State Bulldogs Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>Fresno State enters Week 13 with a 6-6 record, going 3-2 at home and 2-4 on the road. They’ve been favored in seven of their 12 games, posting a 5-2 record as the favorite. At home, they are 3-1 when favored and 0-1 as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, Fresno State is 6-4-1, with a +2 average scoring margin. They are 4-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog, holding a 3-2 ATS record at home.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 4-7, with their games averaging 51.2 points. The average over/under line has been 49.6 points, and this week’s line is set at 42 points.</p><p>Fresno State’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 18th in completions and averaging 244.7 yards per game. They are 56th in scoring, with 26.6 points per game, and are 93rd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Quarterback Mikey Keene has thrown for 2,887 yards, completing 70.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 95. Mac Dalena leads the receivers with 941 yards and eight touchdowns. Fresno State’s run game is struggling, averaging just 97.4 yards per game.</p><p>Fresno State's defense has allowed 24.6 points per game this season, ranking 45th nationally. They’ve given up 217 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 54.5% of their passes, the 15th-lowest percentage in the country. On the ground, Fresno State has allowed 139.1 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against UCLA, Fresno State’s defense gave up 20 points. They allowed just 76 rushing yards on 31 attempts, but surrendered 289 passing yards. UCLA finished with 20 first downs in the game.</p>

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24