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<p>The Golden Eagles and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under for this Sun Belt conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with James Madison being favored by -11.5 at home against Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Even though we have James Madison winning straight-up, we like Southern Miss at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Eagles Win on the Road?</h3><p>Southern Miss improved to 4-7 on the season with a 68-66 win over Marshall on Saturday. The Golden Eagles, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Southern Miss led 39-34 at halftime and scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 134 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 58.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 30% on 6-of-20 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they connected on only 44.4% from the line.</p> <p>The Golden Eagles grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Denijay Harris led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field and 40% from three. Dezayne Mingo was efficient, hitting 6-of-7 shots overall and 2-of-3 from deep, finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Southern Miss allowed 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. The Golden Eagles gave up 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 58% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Miss held their opponents to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponents shot 44%, hitting 8 of 18 attempts. Southern Miss also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will James Madison Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 5-6 on the season after a 77-49 road loss to South Alabama on Saturday. Entering the game as +1 point underdogs, James Madison not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 34-26 at halftime, the Dukes managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 29.1%. They shot 32% from two-point range and 26.7% from beyond the arc, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 36.4%.</p> <p>Myles Corey led the Dukes with 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field. Barry Dunning Jr. added 16 points, hitting 58.3% of his shots, while Bryce Lindsay contributed 12 points, connecting on 4 of 12 three-point attempts.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where the other team hit 74% of their two-point shots, going 20/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison's defense held the other team to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts. James Madison gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs James Madison Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Eagles face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Winthrop as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 165.5 points.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Winthrop winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can USC Upstate Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>USC Upstate fell to 1-11 on the season after a 72-64 home loss to Youngstown State on Saturday. The Spartans entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 27-23 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and hitting only 1 of 18 three-point attempts for a 5.6% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 35.8%, though they did manage to convert 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the Spartans with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Nico Galette added 20 points, hitting 42.9% of his threes, while Breylin Garcia contributed 16 points on 77.8% shooting. USC Upstate also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 72 points, USC Upstate's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including a dismal 5% from three-point range, where they hit only 1 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 46% on two-pointers, going 23/49. USC Upstate also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%. The Spartans allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Winthrop Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Winthrop fell to 7-5 on the season after a 77-68 road loss to Indiana on Sunday. The Eagles entered the game as +16 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Winthrop trailed 41-37 at halftime and scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 163.5 O/U line.</p><p>Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the Eagles with 18 points, while Malik Reneau, K.J. Doucet, and Kasen Harrison each added 14. Doucet also pulled down 12 rebounds, and Trey Galloway contributed 11 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Even with Winthrop's defense giving up 77 points, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 20 attempts, a 5% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, though, Winthrop struggled, allowing 29 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 18 free throws (69%).</p>

USC Upstate Spartans vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Terrapins and Huskies are set to face off at 9:30 ET on BTN. The Huskies will host the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Maryland is favored by -6.5 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Maryland Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 11-2 on the season with an 81-66 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Terrapins, who were heavy favorites at -42.5, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Maryland led 40-24 at halftime, but the Hawks kept the second half close, with Maryland scoring 41 points and allowing 42.</p><p>Maryland put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 18 threes (27.8%).</p> <p>Julian Reese led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Ketron Shaw added 20 points and 9 boards, while Derik Queen contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 66 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 30 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 25 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland held the other team to 5 of 18 shooting, or 27%. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 16 of those shots for a 72% success rate. Maryland gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington improved to 8-4 on the season with a dominant 90-53 win over NJIT on Sunday. Playing at home, the Huskies entered the game as -25.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 143 went over the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Washington led 46-26 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring NJIT 44-27 to close out the game.</p><p>In their last game, the Huskies put up 90 points, shooting 55.7% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.9%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 64.9%.</p> <p>Washington also shot 85.7% from the free-throw line and dished out 21 assists. Sebastian Robinson struggled, shooting just 22.7% overall, while Tim Moore Jr. hit 80% of his shots, and Great Osobor contributed 12 points on 71.4% shooting.</p><p>Despite Washington's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 53 points. The Huskies allowed 55% shooting from the field, with the other team hitting 34 of 61 shots.</p> <p>Washington's defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 37 attempts (64%) and 10 threes on 24 attempts (41%). They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws (85%).</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Betting on today's Pirates and Cougars game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Charleston is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Hampton.</p><h3>HAMPTON PIRATES VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Charleston winning straight-up, we like Hampton at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hampton improved to 5-5 on the season with an 83-67 win over Howard on Saturday, December 28th. The Pirates, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 150 went over the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 31-23 at halftime, Hampton’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44 points to Howard.</p><p>Hampton put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and hitting 41.9% from three-point range, connecting on 13 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, and they also shot 83.3% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 66.7% from deep. The Pirates dished out 19 assists, with Noah Farrakhan contributing 7 assists along with 17 points. Kyrese Mullen added 9 rebounds and hit 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 67 points, Hampton's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 47% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws at an 83% rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hampton allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% from three-point range. The Pirates also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Cougars?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Charleston improved to 9-3 on the season with an 84-81 road win over Charlotte on Wednesday. Despite being -5.5 favorites, the Cougars didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 46-31 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 themselves, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Charleston put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.6% of their threes (8/28).</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 32 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field. Jaehshon Thomas added 23 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three, while AJ Smith contributed 17 points, connecting on 50% of his threes (2/4).</p><p>Even with Charleston allowing 81 points, they held the opposing team to just 39% shooting from the field. The Cougars gave up 19 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's defense limited the other team to 22% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 27 attempts. The Cougars also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25, shooting 75%.</p>

Hampton Pirates vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Scarlet Knights and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on PEAC. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Indiana as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Scarlet Knights Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers improved to 8-5 on the season with a dominant 91-64 win over Columbia on Monday, December 30th. The Scarlet Knights were -12 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 44-35 at halftime, Rutgers clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 47 of their own. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>Rutgers put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Scarlet Knights dished out 26 assists, with Dylan Harper contributing 12 assists and 11 rebounds, along with 16 points on 4-of-7 three-point shooting. Ace Bailey led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.1% from the field.</p><p>Even though Rutgers gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponents to shoot 47% from the field. The Scarlet Knights struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 59% of their attempts (25/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 11 threes made on 34 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 8 shots for 66%.</p><h3>Can the Hoosiers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Indiana improved to 10-3 on the season with a 77-68 win over Winthrop on Sunday. The Hoosiers were -16 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 163.5.</p> <p>Indiana led 41-37 at halftime and outscored Winthrop 36-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 20 attempts for a 5% three-point shooting percentage. Inside the arc, they were much more effective, connecting on 63% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Hoosiers also made 18 of 26 free throws, shooting 69.2% from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Myles Rice led the team with 18 points, while Malik Reneau, K.J. Doucet, and Kasen Harrison each added 14 points. Trey Galloway contributed 11 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Indiana's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 30 of 66 attempts. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they allowed 29 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense was more effective, holding the opposition to just 1 of 20 shooting, a 5% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, shooting 69%. Indiana gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Predators and Blues are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blues will host the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. In this division matchup, the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Blues. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blues winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (-115)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Predators Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 11-17-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five straight goals, including two empty-netters. Five different players contributed to the scoring for the Predators.</p><p>Nashville's offense tallied 5 goals on 25 shots in their game against Colorado, with two of those goals coming on empty nets. Each of the five goals came from different players, including Filip Forsberg, who netted his 7th goal of the season, and Gustav Nyquist, who added his 4th.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Predators found the net twice in the second, with Steven Stamkos scoring his 2nd goal of the year on a power play. Roman Josi also added his 1st goal of the season, which came on another power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first and secured the win with two late empty-netters. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while Nashville's defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Can St. Louis Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 16-16-4 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs and pushed on the total line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues tied it up at 3:29 in the second. They went on to score three unanswered goals before the Maple Leafs found the net again in the third. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the final period.</p><p>Colton Parayko found the net twice in the Blues' 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, scoring his second and third goals of the season. After a scoreless first period, Parayko opened the scoring for St. Louis at 16:31 in the second period, then added another goal at 7:27. He also picked up his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the season.</p> <p>Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season, while Ryan Suter contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the year. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and registered 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they didn't allow any in the 2nd, helping them secure a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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