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<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Spiders? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Richmond is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Davidson.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Davidson?</h3><p>Davidson comes into this game as the underdog, and they have gone 5-6 in their 11 games as the underdog this season. They have gone 15-11 overall, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. In their last game, they beat Fordham by a score of 68-53.</p>

<p>On the road, the Wildcats have gone 6-5 this season, and their average scoring margin is 0.0 points per game. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone 5-5, and their record over their last five road games is 3-2.</p><p>Davidson has an ATS record of 12-11 this season and they are 7-4 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Wildcats have gone 6-5 vs. the spread this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Davidson has an ATS mark of 2-1 in their last 3 road games and they are 4-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 road contests.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Davidson games is 9-14. Today's line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 138.5. This year, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>In their previous game, the Wildcats' offense finished with 68 points, which is right in line with their current average of 71.3 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Connor Kochera with 21 points. Reed Bailey also added 19 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>So far this season, the Davidson defense has been performing well, ranking 43rd in the country at 66.5 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.1 threes per game vs. Richmond. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.9%.</p><h3>Can the Spiders Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Richmond is coming off a 85-77 win over Rhode Island, and they have won two straight games. They are 19-7 overall, and 11-2 in Atlantic 10 play.</p>

<p>At home, the Spiders have been dominant, going 12-2 with an average scoring margin of +12.6 points per game. Over their last 10 home games, they are 9-1.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Richmond has gone 12-2 vs. the spread. At home, the Spiders have an ATS mark of 12-2 and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this year, the over/under record in Richmond games is 13-11-1. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year of 140.6. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>The Richmond offense is coming off a game in which they scored 85 points vs. Rhode Island. Overall their field goal percentage was 55% while connecting on 9 threes. For the season, the Richmond offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 52% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.6 made three's per contest.</p><p>The Spiders' defense is presently ranked 36th nationally, allowing an average of 66.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.5 threes per game vs. Davidson. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.2%.</p>

Davidson Wildcats vs Richmond Spiders Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -28.5 vs. Central Arkansas.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Arkansas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Central Arkansas picked up a 73-71 win over The Citadel on Monday, improving to 2-8 on the season. The Bears were -4.5 favorites at home, but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s combined points of 144 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Central Arkansas led 47-42 at halftime but managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29 points to The Citadel.</p><p>Central Arkansas managed to put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a 31.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 shots, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Paxton Davidson led the way, hitting 7 threes on 12 attempts, finishing with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Layne Taylor added 21 points, while Elias Cato contributed 19 points and 5 boards. Colby McAllister also chipped in 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Central Arkansas held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (16/35). From beyond the arc, they allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/13, hitting 84% of their attempts. Central Arkansas also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Win at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sooners improved to 11-0 this season with a narrow 87-86 win over Michigan on Wednesday. Oklahoma, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their strong 2nd half was key to pulling off the win and staying unbeaten.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They hit 48% from three, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the line, making 21 of 24 free throws (87.5%). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.9%.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 10 of 12 shots. Oklahoma finished with 9 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Sooners allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Rangers (56-39, 31-18 home) host the Rays ((60-37, 25-22 away) in game two of this American League series. Getting the start for the Rangers is Nathan Eovaldi while the Rays are turning to Taj Bradley. Read on to get my best bet for this Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers -134</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Tuesday, July 18th</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>On the road, the Rays have dropped two straight games.</li><li>The Rangers have been playing well of late, rattling off four contests.</li><li>Taj Bradley has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 12.15 over his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Rays are 1st in the AL East on a record of 60-37. Overall, they have played in 30 different series, going 17-9-4. When playing above .500 teams, the Rays are 60-37, and currently hold win percentages of 70.0% at home and 53.2% on the road.</p><p><p>Tampa Bay's Taj Bradley will take the mound today hoping to keep the ball in the park, after surrendering a home-run in each of his last four outings. With a record of 5-5 and an ERA of 5.43, Bradley has tallied 80 strikeouts and a K/9 rate of 11.74 this season. Additionally, he has averaged 2.79 walks per 9 innings pitched.</p></p><p>Taj Bradley was saddled with the defeat in his most recent start against Atlanta, as he yielded four runs on five hits in a 6-1 Rays loss.</p><p>Having gone deep 12 times in their last ten games, the Rays are 8th in that span. At 5.4 runs per game, Tampa Bay is 2nd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .258 while hitting a total of 143 home runs (4th).</p><p>Yandy Díaz has been a consistent offensive force for the Rays this season, boasting a .322 batting average and .512 slugging percentage. During the team's last ten games, he has been especially impressive, leading Tampa Bay in hits with a .348 average.</p><h3>WILL THE TEXAS RANGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Texas head into today's game seeking their 5th straight win and are in 1st place in the AL West. On the road, Texas is 25-21 and 31-18 at home. With an overall record of 56-39, the Rangers have a series win percentage of 64% (18-10-2).</p><p><p>Today marks Nathan Eovaldi's 19th outing of the season, and his record stands at 10-3. His ERA is 2.83 and opponents' OBP is .264. He has fanned 109 batters and holds a WHIP of 1.02. On the road, Eovaldi's ERA is 3.03 while it is 3.42 at home.</p></p><p>Nathan Eovaldi's most recent outing with the Rangers saw him go 5 1/3 innings, yielding four runs on five hits and taking a no-decision. Unfortunately, the Rangers were unable to come out on top in the matchup against the Red Sox, ultimately falling 10-6.</p><p>For the season, the Rangers' offense is averaging 5.8 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 10th in the league in scoring, with a total of 49 runs. Overall, Texas' team batting average is .274, putting them 1st in the MLB.</p><p>Nathaniel Lowe has been a key contributor to the Rangers' offense over their last five games, batting .350 and leading the team in hits. For the 2023 season, Lowe has maintained a .278 average and collected 48 RBIs.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 7/18/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the River Hawks and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 166.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -24.5 vs. Massachusetts-Lowell.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the River Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts-Lowell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the River Hawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Massachusetts-Lowell opened their season with an 81-74 win over Saint Peter's on Friday. The River Hawks, playing at home, were -10.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>Lowell led 37-28 at halftime, but while they scored 44 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 46, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>In their latest game, the River Hawks put up 81 points, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, while shooting 47.4% on two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Massachusetts-Lowell was impressive, hitting 27 of 32 attempts for an 84.4% rate. Quinton Mincey led the way with 27 points, while Quincy Clark dished out 7 assists. The team finished with 13 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. The River Hawks allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponents went 18/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Massachusetts-Lowell's defense saw their opponents hit 6/16 shots, good for 37%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 84%.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Gonzaga hosted Arizona State on Sunday, November 10th, and came away with an 88-80 win. Despite being heavy favorites at -22, the Bulldogs didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Gonzaga scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 168, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p><p>Gonzaga put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 18-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Braden Huff was a standout, shooting 69.2% from the floor and finishing with 21 points. Basheer Jihad led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Ryan Nembhard dished out 11 assists to go with his 13 points.</p><p>Gonzaga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Bulldogs were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 23 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Gonzaga's defense held the opposition to 33% shooting, as they connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 81%. Gonzaga allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>The Sacramento Kings (-132) will host the Indiana Pacers (+112) in a non-conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Pacers are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 13-15. The Kings are on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-16. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from three and adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 39% rate, with an overall FG% of 43.8%. Bennedict Mathurin scored 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell also added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points. They finished strong, holding Phoenix to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Suns to just 9 threes on 30% shooting from deep. The Pacers also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They added 9 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Sacramento Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 103-99 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 227.5, finishing 25.5 points under.</p> <p>Sacramento trailed 31-26 after the 1st quarter but fought back, outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd. However, they couldn’t gain much ground, as the Lakers edged them 25-24 in the 3rd. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 81-77, and both teams scored 22 points in the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 70.6% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, contributing 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and only 22 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 103 points, even with Los Angeles shooting 48% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento excelled in defending the three, limiting the Lakers to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.</p>

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<p>The Patriots are +8.5 point underdogs on the road vs. the Bengals in a week one matchup. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 8th, is the first of the season for both teams. The Bengals are the heavy favorite with a money line of -431, while the Patriots' money line odds are +332. CBS is set to televise this one, and the over/under line is at 40.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New England Patriots +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 24 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Bengals to win, our ATS pick is to take the Patriots at +8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 40.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Patriots Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Patriots' ATS record of 5-11-1 included a 4-7-1 mark as the underdog and a 1-4 showing as the favorite. New England struggled to a 4-13 record last season, failing to win a single non-conference game (0-5). Their only win as the favorite came in one of their three opportunities, and as the underdog, they went 3-9.<p></p>At home, the Patriots were 1-8, while on the road, they went 2-4. Against teams with above .500 records, they went 3-6-1 ATS, and against teams with below .500 records, they went 2-5 ATS. The Patriots' over/under record was 7-10, with their games averaging 35.4 points per game. New England's ATS record was 1-7-1 at home.</p><p>At home, the Patriots scored just 12.1 points per game last season, ranking 32nd in the NFL. Overall, their offense was one of the worst in the league, finishing 31st with 13.9 points per game. They were also 30th in yards per game (276.2) and 29th in yards per play (4.6).</p>
<p>New England struggled to move the ball through the air, ranking 28th in passing yards per game. They also had a tough time on third downs, finishing 27th in third-down conversion percentage, and their running game was 25th in both yards and attempts.</p><p>The Patriots' defense was tough against the run last season, giving up just 3.3 yards per attempt, the best mark in the league. Overall, they were the 4th best unit in the NFL, despite not pressuring the quarterback as much as they would have liked, finishing 22nd in QB hits and 17th in sacks.</p><p></p><p>New England allowed 21.5 points per game, ranking 14th in the league. They excelled in limiting opposing passing games, ranking 3rd in passing touchdowns allowed. Additionally, they held quarterbacks to a collective passer rating of 85.15, ranking 11th in the league.</p><h3>Are The Bengals Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Patriots' ATS record was 5-11-1, and they struggled to a 4-13 record overall last season. New England's only win as a favorite came in one of their four wins, going 1-4 in that scenario. As underdogs, they were 3-9. They didn't win a single non-conference game, going 0-5, and their only win as a favorite came in their final game of the season. Against teams within the AFC, the Patriots went 1-4.<p></p>At home, the Patriots went 1-8, while going 3-5 on the road. When favored, the Patriots were 1-4 ATS, and as underdogs, they were 4-7-1 ATS. Their ATS record vs. the spread was 4-7-1. The Patriots' over/under record was 7-10, with their games averaging 35.4 points per game. Their ATS record vs. above .500 teams was 3-6-1, and vs. below .500 teams, it was 2-5.</p><p>At home, the Patriots managed just 12.1 points per game, ranking last in the league. Overall, they were the 31st-ranked offense, scoring only 13.9 points per game. New England struggled to move the ball, averaging only 276.2 yards per game and 4.6 yards per play, which ranked 30th and 29th, respectively.</p><p></p><p>Their struggles were particularly evident in the passing game, where they ranked 28th in yards per game. The Patriots also had the 3rd best red zone conversion percentage, but they were 27th in third down conversion percentage.</p><p>New England's defense was one of the best at limiting big plays last season, giving up the 3rd fewest passing touchdowns and the 6th fewest rushing touchdowns. They also excelled in limiting big plays in the running game, giving up just 3.3 yards per attempt, the best mark in the league. Overall, the Patriots were the 4th ranked defense based on power ratings, and they allowed 21.5 points per game, which was 14th in the NFL.</p><p></p><p>The Patriots also allowed just 208.4 passing yards per game, ranking 10th in the league. Despite not generating a lot of sacks (17th) and finishing 22nd in quarterback hits, they were 6th in yards allowed, giving up only 301.6 yards per game.</p>

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