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<p>Betting on today's Chippewas and Zips game? Catch the action at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH, as the Zips hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Akron is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Central Michigan.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Even though we have Akron winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Chippewas Stand a Chance in Akron?</h3><h3>Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Central Michigan fell to 2-7 on the season after a 57-55 loss to Ohio on Saturday, January 4th. The Chippewas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, covered the spread in this close game. The total points scored were 112, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Central Michigan trailed 35-28 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 22 points while scoring 27. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Central Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 13.3% of their three-point attempts, going 2-for-15 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite their shooting woes, the Chippewas managed to grab 15 offensive rebounds and hit 81.2% of their free throws. Jakobi Heady led the team with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jackson Paveletzke contributed 11 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Chippewas were particularly effective at defending the three, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Central Michigan's defense allowed 18 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts, an 81% rate. The Chippewas gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Akron Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Akron improved to 6-5 on the season with a 71-68 road win over Bowling Green on Friday. The Zips were favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 157.5.</p> <p>Akron trailed 32-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Falcons 41-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. They connected on 12 of 42 three-point attempts, hitting just 28.6%, while their two-point shooting was more efficient at 56% (14/25). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.8%, and they made 7 of 9 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line.</p> <p>Trey Thomas led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and shooting 63.6% overall. Sharron Young added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Derrick Butler contributed 15 points, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Akron Zips held their opponent to 68 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were effective inside the arc, limiting their opponent to 36% shooting on two-point attempts (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 66%. The Zips gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. In this Big 12 matchup, Arizona is favored bt -2.5 vs. West Virginia. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Arizona Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona improved to 8-5 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +3 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> <p>Arizona led 39-26 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Arizona put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Carter Bryant was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from deep, while Dillon Mitchell shot 75% overall. Dan Skillings Jr. led the team with 18 points, and Jaden Bradley added 15 on 5-for-9 shooting.</p><p>Arizona's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a 39% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team making 20 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% success rate. The opposing team also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 23 attempts, or 52%. Arizona gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 11-2 on the season with a 69-50 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Mountaineers, who were -8 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>West Virginia dominated the first half, leading 46-19 at the break. However, they scored just 23 points in the second half while allowing 31 points to the Cowboys.</p><p>West Virginia put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they shot 60% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall and 30% from three. Jonathan Powell added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Marchelus Avery struggled from deep, going 3 for 11.</p><p>West Virginia's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. They gave up 12 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia's opponent hit 11 of 30 threes, shooting 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 20 times, making 12, for a 60% success rate. West Virginia allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Arizona Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>The Mustangs and Tar Heels are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Tar Heels will host the game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 166.5 points, and North Carolina is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. SMU.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mustangs Offense Score Enough in Chapel Hill?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>SMU dropped to 11-3 on the season after a tough 89-62 home loss to Duke on Saturday. Entering the game as +8 underdogs, the Mustangs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 41-32 at halftime, SMU struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 48. The total points for the game hit 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>SMU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 23.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on just 44% of their free throws, going 11 for 25 from the line.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Boopie Miller added 21 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep, while Tyrese Proctor contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive efforts, they gave up 89 points while holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Mustangs limited the damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 5 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting rate.</p> <p>SMU sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 11 shots for 44%. The Mustangs also allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 9-6 on the season with a narrow 74-73 win over Notre Dame on Saturday. The Tar Heels were favored by four points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, falling short of the 155.5 over/under line.</p> <p>UNC led 39-32 at halftime but allowed Notre Dame to score 41 points in the second half, while they managed 35 points of their own.</p><p>North Carolina's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 70% of their two-point attempts (21/30), while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 77.8% (14/18).</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 27 points, shooting 61.1% overall, though he was just 2/7 from three. Markus Burton added 23 points in 23 minutes, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Braeden Shrewsberry contributed 16 points, hitting 4/11 from deep, while Tae Davis chipped in 17 points, going 0/1 from three.</p><p>North Carolina's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with 18 of 34 two-point attempts going in.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Carolina's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 16, shooting 76%. The Tar Heels allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Betting on today's Golden Hurricane and Roadrunners game? Catch the action at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX, as the Roadrunners hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with UTSA being favored by -5.5 at home against Tulsa.</p><h3>TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Even though we have UTSA winning straight-up, we like Tulsa at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Tulsa Pull Off A Win at UTSA Convocation Center?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tulsa’s struggles continued on Saturday as they fell to 4-9 on the season with an 83-51 loss to UAB. The Golden Hurricane were +13 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-22 at halftime, Tulsa couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points (134) came in well under the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Tulsa's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 51 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they hit only 21.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they shot 53.8%, and they recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 9 assists. Alejandro Vasquez led the way with 27 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4%, while Ian Smikle added 17 points, shooting 80% from the field.</p><p>Despite Tulsa's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 83 points in their last game. The Golden Hurricane shot 49% from the field, connecting on 33 of their 67 attempts.</p> <p>From inside the arc, Tulsa was 26/45 for 57%, while they hit 7 of their 22 three-point attempts, shooting 31% from deep. They also went 10/11 from the free-throw line, good for 90%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Roadrunners Chances at Home</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTSA's season record dropped to 4-7 after a 92-63 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Roadrunners entered the game as +5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UTSA trailed 47-23 at halftime but showed some improvement in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 45. The combined points of 155 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>UTSA struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 19.2% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they finished with 11 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.</p> <p>Kaleb Banks and Rowan Brumbaugh were bright spots, with Banks scoring 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting, and Brumbaugh adding 23 points, hitting 8 of 10 shots and 2 of 4 from three. Banks also contributed 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brumbaugh added 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</p><p>UTSA's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 63% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 76% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTSA's opponents shot 38%, going 7/18. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%.</p>

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Longhorns? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Auburn come into this Southeastern conference matchup as the -10.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Tigers Secure a Win at Austin?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 13-1 on the season with an 84-68 home win over Missouri on Saturday. The Tigers were -18.5 favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, just under the O/U line of 155.5.</p> <p>Auburn led 45-33 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half while allowing 35. Though they didn’t cover the spread, they controlled the game from start to finish.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points on 57.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.3%, thanks in part to their 47.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Johni Broome led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Marques Warrick added 19 points in just 17 minutes, while Chaney Johnson and Chad Baker-Mazara each chipped in 13 points, with Johnson shooting 71.4% and Baker-Mazara hitting 75% of his shots.</p><p>Even with Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. The Tigers allowed 57% shooting from the field, with 28 made baskets on 49 attempts.</p> <p>Auburn's defense gave up 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 75%.</p><h3>Can the Longhorns Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Texas fell to 11-3 on the season after an 80-60 road loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Longhorns entered the game as +6 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Texas struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 43. The combined points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Longhorns struggled offensively, shooting just 34.6% from the field and connecting on only 26.9% of their three-point attempts (7/26). Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 85% (17/20).</p> <p>Zhuric Phelps led the way with 18 points, shooting 75% from the field, while Pharrel Payne added 15 points, hitting 83.3% of his shots. Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope both shot 50% from three, with Mark going 2/4 and Pope 3/6.</p><p>Even with Texas holding their opponent to just 2/19 from beyond the arc, they still gave up 80 points, thanks to a 65% shooting performance from two-point range. The Longhorns also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 24 free throws.</p> <p>Texas struggled to control the boards, allowing 11 offensive rebounds, which contributed to their defensive woes. Overall, their opponent shot 47% from the field in this one.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Penguins to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Anaheim Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Islanders, the Ducks evened their record at 4-4-1. Anaheim, the underdog on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 4.</p>

<p>Three different players scored for the Ducks, who held the Islanders scoreless until the third period. Anaheim’s final goal came with 1:00 left in the game, securing the win.</p><p>Anaheim's offense managed 3 goals on 22 shots in their 3-1 win over the Islanders. Frank Vatrano netted his first goal of the season on an empty net, while Leo Carlsson opened the scoring with his 4th goal, and Troy Terry added his 5th.</p> <p>The Ducks converted twice on the power play, with Carlsson and Terry both finding the net. Mason McTavish picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 5.</p><p>On the defensive side, Lukas Dostal was impressive, making 40 saves with a 97.6% save percentage. Anaheim's defense also contributed with 8 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a power play for the Islanders at 5:31 in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Are the Penguins Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Following a 5-3 loss to the Wild, the Penguins are now 3-7-1 this season. Pittsburgh led 2-0 in the first period, but Minnesota responded with five unanswered goals. The Penguins were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Valtteri Puustinen opened the scoring at 8:24 in the first period, and Rickard Rakell added another goal at 15:31. However, the Wild tied it up before the period ended and took the lead in the second. Rakell scored again in the third, but Minnesota sealed the win with an empty-net goal.</p><p>Rickard Rakell netted two goals for the Penguins in their 5-3 loss to the Wild, bringing his season total to seven. Valtteri Puustinen opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, which came on a power play. Rakell followed with his fifth goal, and later added his second of the game in the third period.</p> <p>Sidney Crosby contributed with three assists, giving him 10 assists for the season. The Penguins took 29 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to bounce back after allowing 5 goals to the Wild, including the final three of the game. Joel Blomqvist finished with 35 saves and a save percentage of 89.7%, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 15 hits. The Penguins had a 2-0 lead late in the first period, but they gave up two goals in the final 2:57 of the first, two more in the second, and an empty-netter with 19 seconds left in the third.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/31/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Eagles and Bears face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD. North Carolina Central is favored by -3.5 in this Mid-Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 154.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hill Field House at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Morgan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Carolina Central Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina Central's season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-11 after a 63-61 road loss to Coppin State on Saturday. Entering the game as -8.5 favorites, the Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 30-23 at halftime, NC Central allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina Central struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 15 three-point attempts for a 6.7% shooting percentage. Despite their perimeter struggles, they shot 57.9% on two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p> <p>The Eagles scored 61 points, with Po'Boigh King leading the way with 18 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Camaren Sparrow was the lone bright spot from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 5 assists, while Toby Nnadozie also contributed 5 assists and 11 points.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 42% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 11/29, or 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 14/21, or 66%. North Carolina Central also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Morgan State’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-11 after an 86-72 loss to South Carolina State on Saturday. The Bears were +5.5 point underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>Trailing 46-37 at halftime, Morgan State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 40.</p><p>In their last game, Morgan State's offense was led by Kameron Hobbs, who scored 22 points, and Drayton Jones, who added 20. Davion Everett contributed 18 points, shooting 75% from the field, while Omar Croskey chipped in 17 points, hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bears shot 53.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5 for 12, and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.7% of their 26 attempts. Morgan State finished with 14 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Morgan State giving up 86 points, the Bears couldn’t capitalize defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Bears struggled to contain two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 56% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Morgan State’s defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. The Bears also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 15 for 57%.</p>

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Gaels and Saints face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Saints are hosting the game at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Siena is favored by -1.5 vs. Iona in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at MVP Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Saints.</li><li>Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Gaels Offense Score Enough in Albany?</h3><p>Iona's season struggles continued with a 70-65 home loss to Marist on Friday, dropping their record to 4-10. The Gaels were -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just over the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>Despite leading 37-36 at halftime, Iona's offense faltered in the 2nd half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Iona struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with two-point shooting at 32.5% and three-point shooting at 35% (7/20).</p> <p>Dejour Reaves led the Gaels with 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Josh Pascarelli added 16 points, shooting 50% from three. Jason Schofield contributed 12 points in just 11 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Even though Iona's defense held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field, they still gave up 70 points. The Gaels limited damage inside, allowing only 13 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 32% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35% from three-point range. The Gaels also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 75%. Additionally, Iona gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Saints Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Siena’s 103-95 win over Manhattan on Friday brought their record to 7-7. The Saints, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread and picked up the home victory. The game’s total points of 198 far exceeded the over/under line of 139.5.</p> <p>Siena led 43-42 at halftime and scored 36 points in the second half while allowing 37. The Saints’ defense will need to tighten up, as they’ve been giving up too many points.</p><p>Siena's offense put up 103 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range (11/37). They were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 84.6% of their attempts (22/26), and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, with 16 assists as a team.</p> <p>Devin Dinkins led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Major Freeman and Justice Shoats each added 24 points. Peter Carey was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field, and Gavin Doty contributed 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Siena giving up 95 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 35 made baskets on 83 attempts. The Saints allowed 24 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense saw 37 three-point attempts, with 11 finding the mark for a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 84%. Siena gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lobos and Sun Devils. The game is starting at 11:30 ET on truT, and it's hosted by the Sun Devils at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. Get ready to place your bets! New Mexico is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference contest against Arizona State. The game's over/under currently sits at 158.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 11:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lobos Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lobos cruised to a 99-68 win over Texas Southern on Sunday, November 24th, at home. New Mexico, favored by 25 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 167 went over the 157.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>New Mexico led 38-31 at halftime before exploding for 61 points in the 2nd half while holding the Tigers to 37 points after the break.</p><p>The Lobos put up 99 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc (11/27). Their effective field goal percentage was 58.7%, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 19 assists as a team.</p> <p>Tru Washington led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Mustapha Amzil added 18 points, while Kavion McClain contributed 15 points and 6 assists. Filip Borovicanin was efficient, scoring 11 points in just 9 minutes, shooting 5 of 6 from the field.</p><p>New Mexico's defense struggled, giving up 68 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Lobos allowed 27 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 56% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Mexico's opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, shooting 40%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 57% rate. The Lobos gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Sun Devils Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Arizona State picked up a 93-89 win over Cal Poly on Wednesday, November 20th. The Sun Devils were -16.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 182, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>ASU led 46-38 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. Despite the win, the Sun Devils will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Arizona State put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They also went 27-for-41 from the free-throw line, hitting 65.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jarred Hyder led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip. Joson Sanon added 22 points, while Isaac Jessup and Adam Miller contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively. Kieran Elliott also chipped in 14 points, shooting 85.7% from the field.</p><p>Arizona State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Sun Devils allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 18/34 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Arizona State's defense allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 65% rate. The Sun Devils gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

New Mexico Lobos vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

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