<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Fighting Irish and Orange. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Notre Dame is favored by -4.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Irish Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Notre Dame improved to 8-9 on the season with a 78-60 win over Boston College on Monday. The Fighting Irish were -11 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Notre Dame led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 42-27.</p><p>Notre Dame put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts for 20%, but connected on 57.5% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Irish were strong at the free-throw line, making 23 of 27 attempts (85.2%), and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Tae Davis led the way with 26 points on 9 of 14 shooting, while Markus Burton added 20 points despite shooting 5 of 15 from the field.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 60 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts. However, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, with the other team hitting just 3 of 15 threes for 20%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposition was efficient, converting 23 of 27 attempts for 85%. Notre Dame also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Orange Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Orange dropped to 8-9 on the season after an 85-61 loss to Louisville on Tuesday. Syracuse was +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>Syracuse trailed 43-27 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 34. This was a home game for the Orange, adding to the disappointment of the loss.</p><p>Syracuse's offense managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 55.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chucky Hepburn led the way with 24 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from deep, adding 7 assists. Chris Bell contributed 18 points, hitting 57.1% of his threes, while J'Vonne Hadley and Eddie Lampkin Jr. each grabbed 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Syracuse giving up 85 points, they held the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. The Orange allowed 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse's defense gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 32%. They also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

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From 1990 to 2008, there had not been a repeat winner in the Xfinity Series race at New Hampshire. That changed when Kyle Busch won back-to-back times in 2009 and 2010. Those two victories happened to be the first of six for Busch. He’s not in this weekend’s ROXOR 200, which means that somebody else actually has a chance.

Known last year as the Lakes Region 200, this is once again the 18th race of 26 set for the Xfinity Series regular season. The Xfinity Series will be on its own next week at Iowa before rejoining the Cup Series at Watkins Glen.

Odds for the ROXOR 200 are on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers as we break this one down.

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<h5><strong>Two for the Road (Course)</strong></h5>
This is an important race for a lot of drivers. So is next week’s race at Iowa. After that, three of the next four races will be on road courses. Some guys are comfortable with that format and some guys aren’t. Just about everybody is comfortable with the 1.058-mile loop in Loudon.

The lack of Cup Series participation at the Xfinity Series level has been rather staggering this season. Ross Chastain, who won at Daytona a couple weeks ago, Riley Herbst, and Bayley Currey are the only non-points drivers with more than five Xfinity Series starts. Kyle Busch has only run four races. Joey Logano ran one. Austin Dillon ran three. Paul Menard ran at Michigan. Chase Elliott ran the first Daytona race. Brad Keselowski ran that race and one at Texas.

It has really been a very, very quiet year for Cup guys at this level, which is good for the drivers, but it can’t be good for fan interest in these races.

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<h5><strong>Stack ‘Em Up</strong></h5>
Cole Custer was the winner last week, so hopefully you were on board and profited off of the Alsco 300 Kentucky, not to be confused with the other Alsco 300 races. Tyler Reddick still has a commanding points lead, even though Christopher Bell won the first two stages last week and finished second. Custer is just eight points behind Bell for second. Then there is another big gap to Austin Cindric and then four points behind Cindric is Justin Allgaier.

Noah Gragson, Michael Annett – the only points driver not named Reddick, Bell, or Custer with a win – Chase Briscoe, John Hunter Nemechek, and Justin Haley round out the top 10. Ryan Sieg and Brandon Jones occupy the last two playoff spots right now. Gray Gaulding is 95 points behind Jones, so barring a monumental surprise, those top 12 will be your playoff drivers.

Custer’s five wins lead the field. Bell has four and Reddick has three. Annett has another. Ross Chastain has one and Kyle Busch has three. That’s it. Six drivers have combined to win the first 17 races.

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<h5><strong>More of the Same</strong></h5>
And we should see more of the same this week at New Hampshire. Bell won this race last year and did so with the most laps led and a Stage 1 win. Brad Keselowski won Stage 2 and finished second. There were some top-five surprises. Ryan Preece was third, with Nemechek fourth and Matt Tifft in fifth.

Still, I’d be surprised if we saw anything different this week. The short-track races have been won by Reddick, Busch, Bell, and Custer and Busch isn’t out there this week. Bell has wins at Bristol and Dover. Custer won at Richmond. With that in mind, Bell is a very deserving +130 favorite. There isn’t a whole lot of incentive to play him at that price, but he has the best hopes of taking the checkered flag here of any of the drivers.

Custer is second at +320, with Reddick third at +495. Allgaier is next on the board at +1100. You would think that he would be a good guy to back as a veteran racer, but he hasn’t finished better than sixth in this race at the Xfinity Series level and that was nearly a decade ago. The Xfinity Series has only stopped here one a year, unlike the Cup Series, which used to come twice a year. He was third at Richmond and second at Dover, so he’s had some short track success.

Paul Menard will be back in this race for the first time since 2014, but he’s never really had much success at this track in the Cup Series. He may be worth a look at Watkins Glen in a couple of weeks, if he runs, but not here.

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<h5><strong>Loudon Heavy</strong></h5>
Will any of the heavy prices win? It’d be great to cash a long shot ticket, but as mentioned, that really hasn’t been a thing outside of the two fluky races at Daytona. Chase Briscoe had top-five finishes at Richmond and Dover, so he’s run well on the shorter to intermediate tracks this season. He’s got a fairly big number at +2250. It’s not as big as we’ve seen in the past, so he has drawn some early interest.

Outside of that, there isn’t much to say. A longer shot like Brandon Jones runs better on bigger ovals. Austin Cindric was second at Richmond, so maybe he works his way up the board, but that’s the only race in which he was a noticeable threat.

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<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
As chalky as it is, if Christopher Bell doesn’t have a mechanical failure or get caught up in a wreck, this really is his race to lose. Maybe two units on him with a unit on Custer and .25 units on Briscoe would be the way to approach this one. Custer had two stage wins at Dover and led the most laps. He led the most laps at Pocono, another tighter track. He won at Richmond. He’s +320, so the same strategy is in play as last week. A Bell win turns a slight profit, a Custer win does the same, and a long shot gamble pays nicely.

2019 ROXOR 200 Betting Odds & Picks

<p>FOX will be covering the week one non-conference matchup between the Titans and Bears, which is set to kick off at 1:00 ET. The Bears are favored on the money line at -204 and are -4.5 point favorites on the road. The over/under line is at 45.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TITANS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Titans +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Titans winning this one by a score of 24 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Titans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Titans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Titans' struggles against teams with winning records were evident last season, as they went 3-11 in games against above .500 opponents. However, they managed a perfect 3-0 record against below .500 teams. Overall, Tennessee finished with a disappointing 6-11 record, placing them 4th in the AFC South. Their only division win came in week 18, as they went 1-5 against AFC South rivals.<p></p>On the road, the Titans really struggled, going 1-7, but they were much better at home with a 5-4 record. They were 5-9 as the underdog and 1-2 as the favorite. Their ATS record for the season was 7-9-1, and they were 5-3-1 ATS at home while going 2-6 ATS on the road. Their over/under record was 6-11, with their games averaging 39.5 points per game.</p><p>The Titans' offense struggled last season, finishing 27th in the league in home points and 30th in road points. Overall, they were 27th in the league, averaging just 17.9 points per game. One of the main reasons for their struggles was their inability to move the ball, as they ranked 28th in yards per game, averaging only 289 per contest.</p><p></p><p>In the passing game, the Titans were 29th in yards, averaging 180.4 yards per game. They were also 30th in passing attempts, showing a lack of confidence in their passing game. On third downs, the Titans were 25th in the league, converting only 33.5% of their attempts.</p><p>The Titans' defense allowed a collective passer rating of 94.07 last season, ranking 27th in the league. They were 24th in the overall defensive power rankings and gave up 21.6 points per game, placing them right in the middle of the pack at 15th. Opposing quarterbacks completed 67.8% of their passes against Tennessee, which was 28th compared to other defenses.</p><p></p><p>Despite finishing 10th in sacks, the Titans were just 20th in quarterback hits. They were tough to score on in the red zone, allowing a red zone scoring percentage of 37.7%, the best mark in the NFL. However, they also allowed the 4th most passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns last season.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Titans' 2023 season was a struggle, as they finished with a disappointing 6-11 record, placing them 4th in the AFC South. Their only success within the division came in a 1-5 record. On the road, they went just 1-7, but they played better at home, going 5-4. Last year's Titans were 2-3 in non-conference games.<p></p>As underdogs, the Titans were 5-9, and as favorites, they went 1-2. When playing against teams with winning records, they were 3-11, but they were 3-0 against teams with losing records. The Titans' over/under record was 6-11, with their games averaging a combined 39.5 points per game. Tennessee went 7-9-1 against the spread, with a 5-3-1 record at home and a 2-6 record on the road.</p><p>The Titans' offense struggled on the road last season, averaging just 12.6 points per game, which was the 3rd worst figure in the NFL. Overall, they finished 27th in the league, averaging only 17.9 points per game. Their inability to move the ball was evident, as they ranked 28th in yards per game, averaging only 289 per contest. In the passing game, they were 2nd to last in the league, averaging only 180.4 yards per game.</p>
<p>One of the reasons for their struggles was their inability to sustain drives, as they ranked 25th in third-down conversion percentage. Additionally, they were one of the worst offenses at putting points on the board, ranking 19th in the league in red zone conversion percentage.</p><p>Despite finishing 24th in the defensive power rankings, the Titans' defense was right in the middle of the pack in terms of points allowed, giving up 21.6 points per game (15th). They were tough at home, giving up only 19.3 points per game, which ranked 11th. One of their strengths was their run defense, as they were 4th in rushing yards per attempt.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks found success against them, completing 67.8% of their passes (28th) and finishing with a collective passer rating of 94.07 (27th). The Titans were 20th in quarterback hits, which impacted their ability to defend the pass.</p>

Tennessee Titans vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 9/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bonnies and Dukes. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic 10 matchup, St. Bonaventure is favored bt -2 vs. Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 126.5 points.</p><h3>ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +2</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bonnies Win in Pittsburgh?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bonnies improved to 14-3 on the season with a 63-49 win over Richmond on Wednesday. Playing at home, St. Bonaventure entered the game as -13.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 37-25 at halftime, the Bonnies allowed just 24 points in the second half while scoring 26 of their own. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies shot 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>Jonah Hinton led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range and shooting 50% overall. Chance Moore added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Jason Roche was 4-for-5 from deep, finishing with 12 points in 24 minutes.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense held their opponent to just 49 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Bonnies gave up 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bonnies limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 shots for 73%. St. Bonaventure allowed just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Dukes Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne improved to 7-9 on the season after a 73-65 road win over George Washington on Wednesday. The Dukes entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Duquesne led 42-29 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The total points for the game ended at 138, just over the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>Duquesne put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-27, and hit 81.2% of their free throws (13-for-16).</p> <p>Rafael Castro led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field. Maximus Edwards added 22 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and shooting 80% overall.</p><p>Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16, shooting 61%. Duquesne gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Red Storm and Pirates are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FS1. The Pirates will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. St. John's come into this Big East conference matchup as the -9.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can St. John's Pull Off A Win at Prudential Center?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>St. John's improved to 15-3 on the season with a 63-58 win over Georgetown on Tuesday. The Red Storm were -9.5 favorites at home but didn't cover the spread. The total points of 121 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. John's trailed 37-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgetown 36-21 to secure the win.</p><p>St. John's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 35.7% on two-point attempts. They hit 8 of 24 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 40.9%.</p> <p>Micah Peavy led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 9 of 20 from the field. RJ Luis Jr. added 19 points, while Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, knocking down 4 of 7 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p><p>St. John's defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Red Storm limited damage inside the arc, where their opponent shot 35%, hitting 15 of 42 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. John's allowed 8 made threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 64%. The Red Storm gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seton Hall’s season record fell to 6-11 after an 82-77 road loss to Butler on Wednesday. The Pirates entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seton Hall trailed 41-35 at halftime but put up 42 points in the 2nd half, while Butler scored 41. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game line of 136.5.</p><p>Seton Hall put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 9 of 16 three-point attempts, hitting at a 56.2% clip, while their two-point shooting was 47.2% (17/36). At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 22 attempts, good for 72.7%.</p> <p>Chaunce Jenkins led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 58.3% overall. Scotty Middleton was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, all from three-point range. Pierre Brooks contributed 19 points, and Andre Screen added 16, shooting 75% (6/8) in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with their opponents hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, going 19/29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Seton Hall's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 7 of 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 82%. Seton Hall also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

The Big Ten was not even supposed to play this year, remember?

Now one of its teams has a chance to win a national title.

As <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customers are undoubtedly aware, the Ohio State Buckeyes, who have only played seven games this season, earned their berth in the National Championship Game through a strange route, which included gaining a special exception from the Big Ten Conference to even appear in their title game, because they didn't have enough games under their belt to qualify.

Well, they did get that game against Northwestern, although maybe they would have received their college football playoff spot anyway. And then, with their revenge-fueled 49-28 win over Clemson in the Sugar Bowl, which also functioned as the national semi-final game.

Even now they only have seven games on their ledger, although not all of that is their fault (Michigan, for example, canceled their game). Still, some felt as if they didn't deserve to go further, and that apparently included Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, who ranked them #11 with his vote in the coaches' poll. Maybe he was just trying to avoid them as a playoff opponent.

That didn't work, did it? Clemson, which beat Ohio State in last year's playoff (29-23), and in controversial fashion, we might add, got off to a 14-0 lead and then pretty much got snuffed.

Justin Fields, who had thrown an interception to end OSU's chances in that Fiesta Bowl game, tossed six touchdown passes, and during this process overcame a massive hit by linebacker James Skalski that injured his ribs.

The final was 49-28, and that woke up a lot of people about what they could do, as they had gone into that game as a 7.5-point underdog.

But oddsmakers are not necessarily impressed with their chances against Alabama. In the BCS Championship Game odds that have been posted at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, they are, in fact, a considerable underdog:

<strong>Alabama Crimson Tide -8.5</strong>
<strong>Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</strong>

<strong>Over 75 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 75 points -110</strong>

There has been some discussion that the Buckeyes may actually be suffering from a "letdown" here. Now, before we go any further, let's explain that this is not one of those instances where they have won a big game and are taking this particular opponent lightly. That would be a silly thing to believe; after all, this is Alabama we're talking about.

No, what we are talking about is that they worked themselves up to a fever pitch for the Clemson game and one has to wonder whether they can get themselves to that emotional level again - the emotional level that is required - with so little turnaround time. It would be almost impossible to do that.

The Buckeyes had been thinking about that Clemson game for the whole season - a whole calendar year, in fact, after that loss in last year's semi-final game, which they felt was taken away by the officials, among other things. They posted material at the training facility and in the locker room that reminded OSU players about the business at hand.

Fields even said, "I prepared for this game like I've never prepared for a game before."

Can he prepare that way again? As a practical matter, it's a rough task, from a physical and mental standpoint.

We wonder about the euphoria that may have come after that resounding revenge victory. How much did they celebrate? Did that somehow inadvertently contribute to the troubles with COVID-19 that they appear to be having now? It's hard to tell; college teams can be secretive about that kind of thing.

Okay, if they haven't come into the game as prepared as they could be, how might that manifest itself, aside from betting Alabama and laying the points?

Well, maybe it affects the way they come out in the early going. There are a few props that might apply. One of them is about who scores first:

<strong>Alabama scores first -150</strong>
<strong>Ohio State scores first +120</strong>

Another involves who scores the first six points:

<strong>Alabama scores six pts first in 1st quarter -155</strong>
<strong>Ohio State six pts first OR neither scores six pts +125</strong>

And then there is the money line in the first quarter, where Alabama is -200 (Ohio State at +170).

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College Football Props --  There's No LETDOWN For Ohio State.... Is There?

<p>Looking to win big? The Revolutionaries and Patriots face off at 12:30 ET on USA. The Patriots are hosting the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and George Mason is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. George Washington.</p><h3>GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 12:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Patriots.</li><li>Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like George Washington at +9.5.</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 the George Washington Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Washington fell to 12-4 on the season after a 73-65 home loss to Duquesne on Wednesday. The Revolutionaries were -3.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just over the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>GWU struggled early, trailing 42-29 at halftime, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring Duquesne 36-31. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, George Washington managed just 65 points, shooting 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 18 attempts for 27.8%, and shot 61.5% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Rafael Castro was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field. Maximus Edwards added 22 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 80.0% overall and 60.0% from three-point range.</p><p>George Washington's defense held their opponent to 73 points on 37% shooting from the field, with 22 made field goals on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, George Washington's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16, shooting 61%. George Washington gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Patriots Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason improved to 12-5 on the season with a 67-59 road win over Dayton on Wednesday. The Patriots entered the game as +8 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 126, which was under the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>George Mason took control early, leading 41-27 at halftime. However, they allowed Dayton to score 32 points in the 2nd half while managing only 26 points themselves. Despite the closer 2nd half, the Patriots held on for the win.</p><p>George Mason put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 threes for a 55% success rate, while also shooting 85.7% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Darius Maddox and Nate Santos each scored 20 points, with Maddox shooting 72.7% overall and 80% from three-point range. Malachi Smith contributed 14 points and 5 assists, while Enoch Cheeks added 11 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>George Mason's defense held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where they limited their opponent to 38% shooting on two-point attempts (13/34).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, George Mason's opponent shot 52%, hitting 9 of 17 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws (54%).</p>

George Washington Revolutionaries vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Hornets face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -2.5 against Delaware State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 6:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 73-60 road win over Grambling State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Hornets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 29-25 at halftime, Delaware State outscored Grambling State 44-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 at the line.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 16 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall. Martaz Robinson added 15 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range, while James Flippin, Muneer Newton, and Kaseem Watson each contributed 13 points, with Newton grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Delaware State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Hornets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hornets fell to 3-7 on the season after a 71-54 home loss to Norfolk State on Thursday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Alabama State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Alabama State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-21 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Norfolk State 33-27, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Alabama State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, and they hit only 11.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-26 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Hornets had 8 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, with TJ Madlock leading the way with 17 points. Brian Moore Jr. added 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Christian Ings contributed 11 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Alabama State's defense held strong, giving up just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama State's defense was particularly effective, as they held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 26 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, a 68% success rate.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Demon Deacons and Hokies game? Catch the action at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA, as the Hokies hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACCN. Wake Forest is favored by -4.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 133.5 points.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Wake Forest as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 13-4 on the season with an 80-67 win over Stanford on Wednesday. The Demon Deacons, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-33 at halftime, Wake Forest turned things around in the second half, outscoring Stanford 47-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, with a strong 55.3% shooting on two-pointers (26/47). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts for a 27.3% success rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis led the way with 30 points, shooting 70.6% overall and 60% from three-point range (3/5). Tre'Von Spillers added 18 points, hitting 8 of 10 shots, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jaylen Blakes contributed 15 points and dished out 7 assists, while Maxime Raynaud recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 3 of 11 threes, shooting 27%. Wake Forest also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 79% clip. The Demon Deacons allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Hokies?</h3><h3>Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia Tech improved to 8-9 on the season with a 79-76 win over NC State on Wednesday. The Hokies were +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-34 at halftime, Virginia Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wolfpack 45-31. The game’s total points (155) went over the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They knocked down 11 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 50% from deep, and finished 82.4% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.</p> <p>Toibu Lawal led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jayden Taylor and Jaden Schutt each added 17 points, with Schutt hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Marcus Hill and Ben Burnham also contributed 12 points each in the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled to contain their opponent, giving up 76 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 82%.</p>

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>First pitch for Monday's matchup between the Giants and Nationals is set for 6:45 PM ET from Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The forecast for Monday's game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-90s. NBCS will be televising Monday's game.</p>

<p>Logan Webb will start for the Giants, and he is facing off against Patrick Corbin. San Francisco is 56-57 this season, and they are 4th in the NL West, while the Nationals are 4th in the NL East with a record of 51-61. The money line odds have the Giants as the favorite, and the over/under line is at 9 runs.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Monday, August 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>The Giants's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Reds, closing out their series with an 8-2 win. After allowing two runs to the Reds in the 2nd inning, the Giants responded with two runs of their own. San Francisco went on to add another four runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Robbie Ray put together a good start for the Giants, going five innings and giving up just two runs on three hits. He also issued only one walk and struck out nine Reds batters. LaMonte Wade Jr. was hot at the plate, going 3/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>San Francisco is 56-57 overall and 9.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Giants are 4th in the division and have gone 21-19 in divisional games this year. They will be on the road today to take on the Nationals, and they are 23-34 on the road.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants have gone 33-23 this season. San Francisco has won two straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10. So far, they have an even series record of 18-15-3.</p><p>San Francisco's run line record is 54-59 this season, and they have been a better bet on the road, where they are 30-27. The Giants have a run line record of 24-32 at home, where their average run margin is +0.3 runs per game. As the favorite, the Giants are just 22-35 vs. the run line, but they are 32-24 as the underdog.</p><p>San Francisco's over/under record is 59-51 this season, and the over has hit in six of their seven games when the line has been set at 9 runs. The Giants' games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 85% when the line is set at 9 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 59-51, and their over streak is at two games.</p><p>Giants starter Logan Webb is coming off a dominant outing, as he didn't give up a run in nine innings of work vs. the Athletics on July 31st. He finished with a shutout and got the win in the outing. Looking back further, Webb had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts before that. His record for the season is 8-8, and he has an ERA of 3.49. Opposing batters are hitting .259 off Webb this season. In 23 starts, he has one complete game shutout and 15 quality starts.</p><p>San Francisco's offense has been pretty average this season, as they are 14th in the league at 4.4 runs per game. This is the same number they are averaging at home, and they have been slightly worse on the road at 4.3 runs per contest. As a team, the Giants are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and they have been good at avoiding strikeouts this season.</p>

<p>Center fielder Heliot Ramos has been a nice surprise for the Giants so far, as he is batting .285 with 15 home runs, which is 2nd on the team. Matt Chapman is right ahead of him with 17 homers and is also on a four-game hitting streak. Chapman's 51 RBIs are 2nd on the team, and he has gone 6/19 in his last five games.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Luis Garcia at the plate, the Nationals are coming off a 4-3 win over the Brewers to close out their series. Garcia went 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs. The Nationals really broke things open with a three-run 6th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Nationals were the slight underdog at +108.</p>

<p>Mitchell Parker started for the Athletics, going six innings and not giving up a run. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Washington is 51-61 overall and trail the Phillies by 15.5 games in the NL East. The Nationals are 4th in the division and have gone 16-15 in divisional matchups. They will take on the Giants at home today, having won two straight games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 25-28 this year, and they are just below .500 at 26-33 on the road. This season, the Nationals are 10-9 as the favorite and 41-52 as the underdog. Washington has an overall series record of 15-19-2 this year.</p><p>Washington has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 64-48 overall. They have been even better at home, going 29-24. Their average run differential is -0.5, and they have been the underdog in 93 games, going 55-38 on the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have been the underdog in two straight.</p><p>Washington has played to a combined run average of 9.0 this season, and their over/under record is 56-52. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 9, their record is 10-10-2. So far, 70 of their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs, while 20 games have had lines set higher than 9 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Giants at home. This year, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 2-11 with a 5.88 ERA. Corbin's WHIP for the season is 1.53, and opponents are batting .294 off him this year. In his last outing, Corbin gave up 10 earned runs in just three innings of work. He has given up at least one homer in each of his last three outings. Before that, he had a stretch of three straight starts without giving up a homer.</p><p>Washington's offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They are also 13th in batting average, but have the league's worst home run total and are near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and OPS. The team's collective isolated power (ISO) of .130 is also 22nd in the MLB.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. have been the Nationals' top power hitters this season, with 16 and 13 home runs, respectively. Garcia Jr. has been hot of late, going 14/32 in his last eight games with two homers and eight RBIs. He also comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak. Ildemaro Vargas is also on a four-game hitting streak for the Nationals.</p>

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<p>The Mountaineers and Buffaloes are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes will host the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -1 vs. West Virginia in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -1</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can West Virginia Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>West Virginia’s season record dropped to 11-3 after a 75-56 home loss to Arizona on Tuesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +4 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>West Virginia trailed 39-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 36.</p><p>West Virginia struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 36.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with the team hitting only 27.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>KJ Lewis led the Mountaineers with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall, while adding 4 assists. Javon Small contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, despite shooting just 35.3% from the floor.</p><p>West Virginia's defense held their opponent to 75 points, with a solid effort in limiting their shooting to just 36% from the field. The Mountaineers allowed 21 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia's defense kept their opponent to 8 made threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Buffaloes Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Colorado dropped to 9-5 on the season after a narrow 75-74 loss to UCF on Wednesday. The Buffaloes, who were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Colorado led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 149 slightly exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.</p><p>Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.9%, and they also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Julian Hammond III led the way with 26 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry added 22 points, hitting 4 threes, while Andrej Jakimovski was 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points and shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Colorado's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 22 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 12 of 28 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition went 10/28, shooting 35%. They also got to the free-throw line 28 times, converting 21 of those for a 75% success rate. Colorado allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on CBS. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -15.5 at home against Kansas State.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Kansas State at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Kansas State fell to 7-9 on the season after a 61-57 home loss to Texas Tech on Tuesday. The Wildcats were +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 33-31 at halftime, Kansas State scored just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. They connected on 9 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 30% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%.</p> <p>Elijah Hawkins contributed 14 points and 9 assists, shooting 54.5% overall and 50% from three-point range. Darrion Williams led the team with 16 points, shooting 46.7% from the field and 50% from deep.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's strong defensive effort, they couldn't come away with the win, allowing 61 points on 36% shooting from the field. They managed to limit their opponent's two-point shooting to 45%, with just 10 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas State gave up 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 for 83%. On the boards, Kansas State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Jayhawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas fell to 12-4 on the season after a 74-57 road loss to Iowa State on Wednesday. The Jayhawks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Kansas trailed 40-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 34.</p><p>In their last game, Kansas managed just 57 points, shooting 40.7% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 4 of 11 attempts for a 36.4% rate.</p> <p>Curtis Jones was a standout, scoring 25 points and hitting 5 of 6 threes, while Zeke Mayo and Dishon Jackson each added 17 points. Jones also contributed 6 rebounds in 36 minutes of play.</p><p>Despite Kansas holding their opponent to 40% shooting, the Jayhawks gave up 74 points. They did well inside, limiting two-point shots to 34% (16/46), but struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent hit 61% (8/13).</p> <p>Kansas also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 72% (18/25). The Jayhawks allowed 13 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Gators face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN2. The Gators are hosting the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Florida being favored by -10.5 at home against Texas.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Texas at +10.5.</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 Longhorns Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns improved to 12-5 on the season with a 77-73 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday. Texas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road victory but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Texas led 43-27 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points finished just over the O/U line of 149.5, with a combined 150 points.</p><p>Jalon Moore and Jordan Pope combined for 56 points in Texas' win, with Moore shooting 69.2% from the field, including 60.0% from deep. Pope added 27 points, though he hit just 30.0% of his threes.</p> <p>As a team, Texas shot 48.3% overall, with a 55.2% effective field goal percentage. They hit 58.3% of their two-point attempts and 31.8% from beyond the arc, while also connecting on 77.8% of their free throws.</p><p>Texas gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as their opponents hit 20 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 5 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 69%. Texas allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can The Gators Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Florida Gators Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Gators fell to 15-2 on the season after a surprising 83-82 home loss to Missouri on Tuesday. Florida entered the game as -10.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 165, exceeding the pre-game over/under line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Florida found themselves trailing 50-34 at halftime but mounted a comeback in the second half, outscoring Missouri 48-33. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, the Gators put up 82 points, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and were 58.6% on two-point shots, going 17 for 29.</p> <p>Caleb Grill knocked down 6 threes at a 60% rate, finishing with 22 points, while Walter Clayton Jr. led the team with 28 points. The Gators also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists in the win.</p><p>Florida’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 58% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gators gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws at a 67% clip. Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Mustangs and Hurricanes face off at 2:00 ET on ESPNU. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. SMU is favored by -5.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157.5 points.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Hurricanes +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami 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 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can SMU Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>SMU improved to 13-4 on the season with a 54-52 road win over Virginia on Wednesday. The Mustangs were -6 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>SMU led 27-25 at halftime and matched Virginia’s 27 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 106, well below the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>SMU's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points with a 43.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they hit only 23.8% from beyond the arc, going 5 for 21 from three-point range.</p> <p>Blake Buchanan was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 7 shots and grabbing 15 rebounds. Boopie Miller and Chuck Harris each scored 12 points, though both shot 5 for 14 from the field. Harris connected on just 2 of 9 three-point attempts.</p><p>SMU's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to 4 made threes on 26 attempts, a 15% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 14 two-point field goals on 26 attempts, SMU kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 12/15. The Mustangs also controlled the boards, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Miami Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Miami's season continued to be a struggle after an 89-54 loss to Duke on Tuesday. The Hurricanes are now 4-13 for the season. They went into the game as +23 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Miami trailed 50-26 at halftime and scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points were 143, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Miami struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a 39% shooting percentage from the field. They hit 30% of their threes, going 6-for-20, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. The Hurricanes only managed 5 offensive rebounds and 2 free-throw attempts, hitting both.</p> <p>Kon Knueppel was a standout, hitting 6-of-8 threes and shooting 81.8% overall, finishing with 25 points in 26 minutes. Lynn Kidd added 20 points on 10-of-17 shooting, while Cooper Flagg contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they allowed 89 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Hurricanes couldn't contain the opposing team's three-point shooting, giving up 17 threes on 53% shooting.</p> <p>Miami also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 4 attempts. On the boards, the Hurricanes allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Lobos. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have New Mexico as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico Lobos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 11:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Albuquerque Possible for the Broncos?</h3><p>Boise State improved to 12-5 on the season with a dominant 96-55 home win over Wyoming on Tuesday. The Broncos, who were favored by 13.5 points, easily covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 132.5.</p> <p>Boise State took control early, leading 50-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 46 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Boise State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 58.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (13/26) and 66.7% of their twos (18/27).</p> <p>Andrew Meadow and Julian Bowie both shot 71.4% from the floor, with Bowie knocking down 5 of 6 from deep. Alvaro Cardenas was perfect from the field and beyond the arc, finishing 4/4 overall and 2/2 from three, while also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>Despite Boise State's defensive effort, they allowed 55 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 58% from the field. Boise State struggled to contain their opponents inside, giving up 66% shooting on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boise State's defense allowed 13 threes on 26 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 21/28 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their foul shots. Boise State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Lobos dropped to 13-4 on the season after a narrow 71-70 road loss to San Jose State on Tuesday. New Mexico, who entered the game as 10-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>New Mexico led 35-31 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 35. The combined points of 141 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 15 three-point attempts for a 20% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. Their two-point shooting was more respectable at 47.1%.</p> <p>Nelly Junior Joseph led the Lobos with 20 points, shooting 70% from the field in just 20 minutes of play. Robert Vaihola added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Donovan Dent contributed 17 points and 5 assists. Will McClendon was the team's best three-point shooter, hitting 4 of 7 attempts for a 57.1% success rate.</p><p>New Mexico's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>The Lobos held their opponent to 41% shooting on two-pointers (18/43), but they shot 45% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 22 attempts. New Mexico also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws (62%).</p>

Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Bluejays and Huskies face off at 12:00 ET on FOX. The Huskies are hosting the game at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Connecticut as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Connecticut Huskies -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gampel Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CONNECTICUT HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Connecticut pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Creighton Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Creighton Bluejays Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Creighton improved to 11-6 on the season with an 84-64 win over Providence on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bluejays entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Creighton led 43-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Providence 41-30. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Creighton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. Inside the arc, they connected on 60% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth each contributed 20 points, with Kalkbrenner shooting 66.7% from the field and adding 10 rebounds. Ashworth hit 4 threes, while Isaac Traudt was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 from three-point range. Creighton finished with 15 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, but struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 6 of 12 attempts.</p><p>Despite Creighton's defensive struggles, they managed to hold the opposition to 64 points. The Bluejays allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 32 of their 62 shots.</p> <p>Creighton gave up 14 three-pointers on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate, and sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6.</p><h3>Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Connecticut improved to 13-4 on the season with a 68-60 road win over Georgetown on Saturday. The Huskies entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 128 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UConn led 35-31 at halftime and maintained their edge in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hoyas 33-29 to secure the win.</p><p>Connecticut put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 26 attempts, and went 7 for 10 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Alex Karaban led the way with 19 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Curtis Williams Jr. added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Solo Ball also contributed 15 points, making 3 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>Connecticut’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to 60 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making just 12 of 34 attempts, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 46%, hitting 7 of 15 threes. Connecticut sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 65%. The Huskies gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Creighton Bluejays vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Knights game? Catch the action at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL, as the Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on CBSS. Houston come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the -11.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Cougars?</h3><h3>Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 13-3 on the season with a 70-54 win over the Mountaineers on Wednesday. Houston was favored by 16 points going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>Houston led 40-27 at halftime and outscored West Virginia 30-27 in the second half. The total points for the game were 124, just under the O/U line of 124.5.</p><p>Houston's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 42.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 26 from deep, while shooting 56% on two-pointers.</p> <p>J'Wan Roberts led the way with 22 points on 10 of 13 shooting, while L.J. Cryer added 18 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Amani Hansberry contributed 16 points, making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Houston's strong defensive reputation, they allowed 54 points on 49% shooting from the field in their previous game. The opposing team shot 56% from two-point range, hitting 14 of their 25 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 11 of 26 threes, good for 42%. They also went to the free-throw line 12 times, making 9 of those attempts. Houston gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UCF Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>UCF Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UCF improved to 12-4 on the season with a 95-89 road win over Arizona State on Tuesday. The Knights entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UCF led 49-47 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while holding Arizona State to 42. The game’s total points of 184 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>UCF's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, knocking down 12 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81% of their attempts, going 17-for-21.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 40 points and 6 assists, shooting 72.2% overall and 66.7% from three. BJ Freeman added 26 points, hitting 5 of 6 from deep, while Jayden Quaintance contributed 20 points on 72.7% shooting. UCF also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists as a team.</p><p>UCF's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCF's defense gave up 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 free throws.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Blue Jackets face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are hosting the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Sabres are favored by -1.5 in this Eastern conference contest against the Blue Jackets. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Sabres picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sabres Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Buffalo comes into this game with a record of 25-27-4 and sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Sabres are 13-11-3 this season and have won four straight games away from home. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, Buffalo is 14-19 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 5-5 and have won three of their last five games. When playing as the favorite this season, Buffalo has gone 12-9-1.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters the game with an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game and has a puck line record of 29-27. Their puck line record as the favorite is just 7-15, and they have gone 18-19 vs. the puck line in games decided by more than one goal.</p>

<p>So far, the Sabres have been the underdog in 34 games, going 22-12 vs. the puck line in those contests. Overall, Buffalo has gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten games and 2-3 vs. the puck line in their last five.</p> <p>For the season, Buffalo's games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Sabres have an over/under record of 23-31-2.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Buffalo has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. Buffalo's offense is currently ranked 27th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the league.</p><p>Buffalo's leading scorer is JJ Peterka. So far, he has 19 goals which is 60th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Peterka has 18 assists this season.</p><p>Columbus defense takes on the Sabres ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 33 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Columbus, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 29 games in this season. His current record is 15-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.757%.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>When playing at home this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 9-14-4 and have dropped their last two games at Nationwide Arena. In the Eastern Conference standings, Columbus is in 16th place and has a record of 18-27-10. Against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Blue Jackets are 3-13, and they have gone 9-25 against other Eastern Conference opponents.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Columbus has gone 4-6, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. When listed as the underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 16-25-9 this season, and they have been the underdog in all but five of their games this year.</p></p><p>As the underdog, Columbus has a puck line record of 30-20 and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -0.8 goals per game. So far, the Blue Jackets have had 22 losses by more than one goal, and their puck line record in their last ten home games is at 4-6.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Blue Jackets have an average scoring margin of -0.7 goals per game, and their puck line record is at 31-24. In their last five games, Columbus has gone 1-4 vs. the puck line, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 30-20.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Columbus is 6.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Blue Jackets come in with an over/under record of 28-24-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Buffalo has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Blue Jackets come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 22nd position in the league. The Blue Jackets went 7-8 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-18.</p><p>Columbus' leading scorer is Boone Jenner. So far, he has 18 goals which is 76th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Jenner has 8 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets are currently 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-12, and his save percentage is 0.832%.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/24

<p>The Sun Devils and Bearcats are set to face off at 2:00 ET on CBSS. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Cincinnati being favored by -9.5 at home against Arizona State.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Sun Devils Secure a Win at Cincinnati?</h3><h3>Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Arizona State fell to 10-6 on the season after a 95-89 home loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Sun Devils, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>The game’s total points reached 184, well over the 149.5 O/U line. Arizona State trailed 49-47 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Arizona State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 52.6% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%.</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 40 points, shooting 72.2% overall and hitting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. BJ Freeman added 26 points, knocking down 5-of-6 threes, and Jayden Quaintance contributed 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field.</p><p>Arizona State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points as their opponent shot 52% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who hit 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Will the Bearcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bearcats improved to 11-5 on the season with a 68-62 win over Colorado on Wednesday. Cincinnati, who were -3.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 34-27 at halftime, Cincinnati scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 130 fell under the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Cincinnati struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%. They hit 34.8% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-23 from deep, and connected on 76.2% of their free throws, making 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Bangot Dak led the Bearcats with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Simas Lukosius added 16 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even with Cincinnati's defense giving up 62 points, they held their opponent to just 41% shooting from the field. The Bearcats limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 3 three-pointers on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting rate.</p> <p>Cincinnati sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 shots for 61%. The Bearcats also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>The action at Saratoga Race Course is not going to be slowing down at all this weekend as there is a full slate of races scheduled. Since the Breeders’ Cup is still to come later on in the year, every race is important for the trainers and owners of the top horses.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It is the Flower Bowl Stakes that is the premier event set to take place this weekend, and the winning horse will earn an automatic berth into the Breeders Cup. There are some big horses scheduled to run, and it should be a great battle.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at the odds to win the Flower Bowl Stakes and some things to consider when betting on the action.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Main Contenders</h2>



<p>When looking at the odds to win the Flower Bowl Stakes, there are going to be three horses to focus on right away. That doesn’t mean that others can’t find a way to contend in this race, but it appears that this will be a three-way battle for the top spot.&nbsp;</p>



<p>War Like Goddess is the current favorite to win this race, and those odds are sitting at +140. There has been some movement in the odds already, but it has been War Like Goddess that has been the clear favorite since the odds were announced.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Linda Rice and Chad Brown are two trainers that are fighting hard to get into the Breeders Cup, and each will have a top contending horse in this field. Movie Moxy (+250) is the top pick for Rice in this race, while Brown will hope that McKulick (+300) is able to make a big run at Saratoga.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Rest</h2>



<p>Amanda’s Folly is another horse that is trained by Linda Rice, and the odds for that horse are impressive as well. That horse has betting odds that are sitting at +350 (<a href="/s/mybookie">at MyBookie</a>) to come away with a win this weekend, and it’s clearly good enough to get the job done. </p>



<p>Eternal Hope has seen its odds move quite a bit since the opening lines were announced, but it has remained in the mix the entire time. The odds for Eternal Hope are sitting at +500, and that will be something to monitor moving forward.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There are also some horses that just have no real shot at winning the race, but there are others in the mix. Here are a few other horses to consider:</p>



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<li>Neecie Marie +800</li>



<li>Verbier +1000</li>



<li>Parnac +1200</li>
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<p><em><a href="/s/mybookie">**odds courtesy of MyBookie</a></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Choosing a Winner</h2>



<p>This feels like a race in which you can look at one of the underdogs to win, or at least keep things extremely tight until the final few seconds. There have been a number of big upsets throughout the year in the sport of horse racing, but you don’t want to go with an underdog to win outright.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The top three horses will all be battling it out, but look for the training of Chad Brown to make a difference. Betting on McKulick at +300 to win the Flower Bowl Stakes is the right way to go.&nbsp;</p>

Flower Bowl Stakes Preview

<p>Betting on today's Crimson Tide and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this game is set at 178.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -2.5 vs. Alabama in a Southeastern conference matchup.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 178.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Alabama Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alabama dropped to 14-3 on the season after a 74-64 home loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide, who were -12 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Alabama led 36-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 162.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Alabama's offense put up 64 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 20 attempts for a 25% success rate, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 26 attempts, good for 73.1%.</p> <p>Malik Dia was a force inside, scoring 23 points and grabbing 19 rebounds, shooting 52.4% from the field despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Aden Holloway was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 1 of 2 from deep, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Alabama's defense gave up 74 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's defense held the other team to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19, shooting 73%. Alabama gave up 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Kentucky Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Kentucky improved to 14-3 with an 81-69 win over Texas A&M on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -7 favorites and covered the spread in the home victory.</p> <p>Leading 35-32 at halftime, Kentucky scored 46 points in the 2nd half while holding Texas A&M to 37. The game’s total points of 150 fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kentucky put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, with a strong 60% shooting inside the arc, connecting on 15 of 25 two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wildcats shot 77.4%, making 24 of 31 attempts, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Jaxson Robinson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 5 threes, while Zhuric Phelps added 21 points, despite shooting just 2 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Despite Kentucky's defensive efforts, they gave up 69 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Wildcats struggled to contain shots inside, with the opposing team hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 15/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 77% rate. Kentucky allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Bulls and Broncos game? Catch the action at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Buffalo.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Western Michigan winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +8.5.</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>Do the Bulls Stand a Chance in Kalamazoo?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls fell to 3-11 on the season after a 79-61 road loss to Bowling Green on Tuesday. Buffalo, who entered the game as +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>Buffalo trailed 32-28 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring 33.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their latest game, shooting just 32.2% from the field and 21.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, but they did manage to connect on 84.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Trey Thomas led the Bulls with 22 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Marcus Johnson added 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 42.9% from three. Buffalo had just 9 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite Buffalo's defensive efforts, they allowed 79 points in this game. The Bulls gave up 41% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 53 attempts.</p> <p>Buffalo's defense allowed 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts (48%) and 8 threes on 24 attempts (33%). They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Can Western Michigan Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Michigan improved to 3-12 on the season with a 94-83 road win over Kent State on Tuesday. The Broncos entered the game as +13 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 46-40 at halftime, Western Michigan scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Western Michigan put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field and 55.2% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 57.8% of their two-point shots, while going just 4-for-13 (30.8%) from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Broncos connected on 30 of 41 attempts, good for 73.2%.</p> <p>Jalen Sullinger led the way with 32 points, hitting 8 of 12 threes and shooting 52.6% overall. JaVaughn Hannah and Cli'Ron Hornbeak were efficient inside, with Hannah shooting 88.9% and Hornbeak 77.8%. Chansey Willis Jr. dished out 7 assists, adding 16 points despite shooting 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 35 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Michigan's opponent shot 32%, connecting on 9 of 28 three-point attempts. The Broncos also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 14, shooting 82%. Western Michigan gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Bears and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -4.5 at home against California.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Bears Win in Raleigh?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Golden Bears dropped to 8-9 on the season after a 79-53 road loss to the Tar Heels on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, California not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>California trailed 39-29 at halftime and struggled in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 132 fell well short of the 159.5 O/U line.</p><p>California struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 34.8% (24/69). Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they hit only 3 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12% from three-point range. The Golden Bears also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making just 2 of 5 attempts (40%).</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the team with 20 points, shooting 53.3% from the field, while Mady Sissoko was efficient, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 16 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Elliot Cadeau contributed 15 points, and Seth Trimble added 12, despite missing both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>California's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 51 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense held their opponent to 35% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 14 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 12 of those for 92%. California also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wolfpack Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>NC State fell to 9-8 on the season after a 79-76 loss to Virginia Tech on Wednesday. The Wolfpack were slight favorites at -1 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>NC State led 45-34 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 45.</p><p>In their last game, NC State's offense put up 76 points, shooting 50% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they hit 82.4% of their free throws, going 14-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Toibu Lawal led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 7 of 10 shots, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. Jaden Schutt and Jayden Taylor each added 17 points, with Schutt connecting on 3 of 6 threes and Taylor hitting 3 of 10 from deep.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 50%, making 11 of 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%. NC State gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>The Badgers and Trojans are set to face off at 3:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wisconsin is favored by -2.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against USC. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wisconsin Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wisconsin improved to 14-3 on the season with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Wisconsin led 37-20 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. Despite the narrow win, the Badgers will need to address their 2nd half defensive struggles moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Wisconsin's offense put up 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.</p> <p>The Badgers were impressive at the free-throw line, knocking down 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89.3%. Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points and 3 assists, while John Tonje added 17 points. Wisconsin finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite Wisconsin's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. The Badgers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, translating to 57% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Wisconsin held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, the opposing team capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 28 attempts, good for 89%. Wisconsin also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Trojans Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>USC Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>USC improved to 11-6 on the season with a 99-89 win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Trojans, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> 

<p>USC led 48-32 at halftime but allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51. The game’s total points of 188 exceeded the O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 64.9% (37/57) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.7%. They were deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 15 threes for 66.7%, while also shooting 64.3% from two-point range (27/42).</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, while Saint Thomas added 24 points on 9/10 shooting, including 3/4 from three. Wesley Yates III contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, and Owen Freeman chipped in 23 points, making 11 of 14 shots.</p><p>USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 64% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed 37 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC's defense gave up 10 threes on 15 attempts, a 66% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 free throws.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Volunteers versus the Commodores? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. Tennessee is favored by -6.5 in this Southeastern conference contest against Vanderbilt. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 3:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Not only will Vanderbilt pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Tennessee as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Volunteers improved to 16-1 on the season with a 74-56 win over Georgia on Wednesday. Tennessee, who were -12 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 26-25 at halftime, Tennessee turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia 49-30. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Tennessee put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they were perfect from the free-throw line, going 10 for 10.</p> <p>The Volunteers grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Jordan Gainey led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Zakai Zeigler added 16 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's strong defensive effort, they gave up 56 points, holding their opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Volunteers allowed 20 made two-point shots on 39 attempts, with their opponent shooting 51% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee's defense limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. The Volunteers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted all their attempts.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Vanderbilt?</h3><h3>Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Vanderbilt improved to 14-3 on the season with a 66-63 win over South Carolina on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Commodores entered the game as -9 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Vanderbilt led 33-26 at halftime, but South Carolina outscored them 37-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 21 threes for a 19% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 54.3% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Morris Ugusuk led the Commodores with 20 points, shooting 75% from the field and 3 of 4 from three-point range. AJ Hoggard and Collin Murray-Boyles each added 14 points, with Murray-Boyles grabbing 9 rebounds. Vanderbilt finished with 12 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, while shooting 76.2% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opponent making 19 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. The opponent also went 16/21 from the free-throw line.</p>

Tennessee Volunteers vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Devils and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Metropolitan division matchup against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Rangers winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Rangers on the moneyline (+105)</li><li>The Rangers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will New Jersey Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>New Jersey dropped to 16-9-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All three goals came in the third period, with the Flames scoring at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their recent game against Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.</p> <p>New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including a 3rd period where they allowed 3 goals to the Flames.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong for two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Their defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goaltender posted a 93.5% save percentage on 31 shots from the Flames.</p><h3>Does New York Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 13-9-1. The Rangers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers held the Islanders scoreless in the first and third periods.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, and Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 8th assist on Panarin's empty-netter and his 7th assist on Kreider's shorthanded goal. Adam Fox also picked up his 9th assist on Panarin’s power play goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Rangers will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also registered 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

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