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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Spartans. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Spartans at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Utah State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -10.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 148 points.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah State improved to 13-1 on the season with an 89-83 win over Fresno State on Saturday. The Aggies were heavy favorites at -22.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 172 went over the pre-game line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Utah State turned things around by scoring 50 points in the second half while allowing 41. Though they got the win, the Aggies will look to tighten up defensively in future games.</p><p>Utah State put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 66.7%, making 18 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Alex Crawford led the way with 26 points, shooting 76.9% from the field. Karson Templin added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Drake Allen dished out 11 assists, and Jasir Tremble knocked down 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep.</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 22/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State allowed 9/26 shooting, or 34%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws (66%). Utah State gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can San Jose State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>San Jose State fell to 5-9 on the season after a 79-73 road loss to UNLV on Saturday. The Spartans were +10.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>San Jose State found themselves in a deep hole after trailing 44-26 at halftime. However, they showed resilience by outscoring UNLV 47-35 in the second half, making the game more competitive than expected.</p><p>San Jose State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. They were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 17 attempts for a 94.1% success rate. The Spartans also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.</p> <p>Josh Uduje led the way with 18 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Jailen Bedford contributed 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, and Sadraque NgaNga pulled down 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 46%, hitting 6 of 13 three-point attempts. San Jose State also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws (68%).</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Red Storm and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FS1. St. John's is favored by -1.5 in this Big East conference contest against Xavier. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will St. John's Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. John's improved to 12-3 on the season with a 70-62 win over Butler on Saturday, January 4th. The Red Storm, playing at home, were -11.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>St. John's trailed 29-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while holding Butler to 33.</p><p>St. John's struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 21 three-point attempts for a dismal 4.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 36.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage matching that mark. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, making 50% of their two-point shots (25/50).</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Pierre Brooks II added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 6 threes, while Patrick McCaffery also hit 3 threes, finishing with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Kadary Richmond contributed 11 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>St. John’s put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 36% shooting. The Red Storm were particularly effective at defending the three, where they limited their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 21 attempts, a 4% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponent shot 50%, going 25/50 on two-point attempts. St. John’s sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 73%. The Red Storm also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Xavier’s season record dropped to 9-6 after a 69-63 road loss to Georgetown on Friday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Musketeers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 30-24 at halftime, Xavier scored 39 points in the second half but couldn’t make up ground as they allowed Georgetown to match them with 39 points. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Xavier's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. They managed only 8 assists, with an effective field goal percentage of 38.6%.</p> <p>Malik Mack led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. Zach Freemantle added 16 points, connecting on 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Micah Peavy contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 69 points, Xavier's defense held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance from beyond the arc. The Musketeers also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Xavier allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55% on twos. The Musketeers also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>The Runnin' Rebels and Broncos are set to face off at 10:30 ET on FS1. The Broncos will host the game at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -7.5 to win at home against UNLV.</p><h3>UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Rebels Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>UNLV improved to 9-5 on the season with a 79-73 home win over San Jose State on Saturday. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as -10.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>UNLV seemed to be in control after leading 44-26 at halftime, but they allowed San Jose State to score 47 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 35 points themselves.</p><p>UNLV put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-13, and connected on 68.2% of their free throws, making 15 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Josh Uduje led the way with 18 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Sadraque NgaNga contributed 11 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, hitting 2-for-2 from three-point range.</p><p>UNLV's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 23 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Runnin' Rebels allowed 6 threes on 13 attempts, with the other team hitting 46% of their shots. UNLV also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 for a 68% rate. The Rebels gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Boise State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Boise State fell to 10-4 on the season after a 76-68 loss to San Diego State on Saturday. The Broncos, who were -4 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Boise State trailed 33-32 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 43-36 by the Aztecs.</p><p>Boise State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 23.3% of their three-point attempts (7/30), contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, but they found success inside, shooting 56.5% on two-point attempts (13/23).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Broncos were strong, connecting on 84% of their attempts (21/25). Miles Byrd led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and shooting 53.3% overall. Chris Lockett Jr. added 16 points, knocking down 3 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Boise State's strong defensive effort, they allowed 76 points in their last game. The Broncos held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, with 20 made baskets on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Boise State's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited their opponent to 7/30 shooting, or 23%. However, their opponent capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%.</p>

<p>The Buccaneers are favored on the money line at -182 as they face the Commanders on Sunday, January 12th at 8:00 ET on NBC. Washington, with a +3 point spread, is +153 on the money line. This NFC wild card round matchup is being played at Raymond James Stadium, and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +3</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 8:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 25 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Commanders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Washington ended the regular season with a five-game winning streak, bringing their record to 12-5. This stretch included a 36-33 win over the Eagles in week 16 and a 30-24 victory over the Falcons in week 17. They were favored by 3.5 points against Atlanta and covered the spread, but they couldn’t cover as 7-point favorites against the Cowboys in week 18, winning 23-19. The O/U line for that game was 43 points, and the teams combined for 42.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, Washington is 10-6-1 against the spread and has a +5.5 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 11-6, with their games averaging 51.5 points. The average line in their games has been 45.9 points. In our power rankings, the Commanders are 11th.</p><p>Jayden Daniels has been impressive under center for the Commanders, posting a passer rating of 141 in week 3, completing 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns. He connected with Terry McLaurin 4 times for 100 yards, and avoided turnovers after throwing 0 interceptions in week 2 against the Giants. Daniels was sacked 5 times in that game, but only twice in week 3.</p> <p>Washington ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.5 points per game. They are 7th in the NFL in total yards per game with 369.6, and 17th in passing yards per game. The Commanders have been strong on the ground, ranking 5th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Washington Commanders' defense allowed 228 passing yards on 20 completions against the Cowboys. Despite giving up 150 rushing yards on 39 attempts, they managed to come out on top with a 23-19 win. The Commanders held Dallas to 41.2% on third down and kept them out of the end zone through the air, as they didn't allow any passing touchdowns.<p></p>Washington's defense recorded two sacks in the game, while the Commanders' offense allowed six more quarterback hits than they produced. The Commanders' defense also limited the Cowboys to 58.8% completions in the passing game.</p><h3>Will The Buccaneers Win At Home Over The Commanders?</h3><p>The Buccaneers ended the regular season with two straight wins, including a 27-19 victory over the Saints in week 18. Tampa Bay was favored by 15 points but couldn’t cover the spread, though the game’s 46 points hit the over (O/U line: 44.5). In week 17, the Bucs easily covered the 10-point spread by defeating the Panthers 48-14.</p> <p>Tampa Bay finished the season 10-7, putting them 1st in the NFC South. They rank 3rd in the NFC and were 7th in our power rankings heading into week 1. The Bucs have an average scoring margin of +6.9 and are 10-7 against the spread. Their O/U record is 12-5, with the over hitting in four straight games.</p><p>After a stellar week 1 performance against the Commanders, Baker Mayfield's numbers have declined in each of the last two games. In week 3, he threw for 163 yards (25/33), with one touchdown and one interception, while being sacked seven times. Chris Godwin led the team with 53 receiving yards on six catches, and Bucky Irving rushed for 70 yards on nine carries.</p> <p>Heading into the Wild Card round, the Bucs rank 7th in our offensive power rankings. They are 4th in the NFL in points per game (29.5) and lead the league in 3rd-down conversion rate (50.9%). Tampa Bay also ranks 3rd in passing yards per game (250.4) and 4th in rushing (149.2 yards per game).</p><p>In their 27-19 win over the Saints, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 64 rushing yards on 19 attempts and held New Orleans to a 23.1% third-down conversion rate. The Bucs gave up 228 passing yards on 26 completions, with one passing touchdown allowed. They also recorded two sacks and limited the Saints to 292 total yards.<p></p>Tampa Bay's defense was effective in generating pressure, as they won the quarterback hit differential and had more tackles for loss than their opponent. Additionally, the Buccaneers defended the pass well, allowing just 5.4 yards per attempt.</p>

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You’ve no doubt heard something along the lines of pitching being 80 percent of baseball or something close to it at some point. It was the great Connie Mack who supposedly made the claim that pitching is 75 percent of baseball, a number that has fluctuated a bit over the years. Then there are the old standbys, such as “good pitching stops good hitting,” etc. But is that really true? Not according to my friend Jim Barnes, who is one of the all-time handicapping greats, and the creator of the Journal of Handicapping and some other publications that are worthwhile to track down.

Barnes has always been a proponent that a team’s offense is far more important than its pitching, even when advanced pitching statistics are somewhat en vogue now. But one of the things that gets too many baseball bettors in trouble is all they do is look at the starting pitchers and back whichever one they believe is better.

So what I did is to make a list of the top 10 teams in terms of runs scored per game and runs allowed per game entering games of Sunday, June 4. There were five teams who made both lists: Washington, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox.
That left five teams on each list. For the highest-scoring teams we had Colorado, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, New York Mets and Detroit Tigers. For the teams that have allowed the fewest runs, there was Arizona, Cleveland, St. Louis, Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals.

The five top offensive teams had a combined record of 130-137, but they showed a flat-bet profit of $561. The five top pitching teams had a combined record of 141-137, but showed a flat-bet loss of $1,293, with Cleveland and St. Louis the two primary culprits. So even though the top pitching teams have a better record, it’s a vast difference when it comes to money won or money lost on those teams.

The primary reason for this is that the line is heavily influenced by the starting pitchers, as the oddsmakers know that many bettors are going to base their wagers on who starts the game. Teams with good pitchers are frequently going to be overpriced simply on the name of the starter. 

Using the same criteria for the 2016 season, where there were again five teams in both the offensive and pitching top 10, the top five offensive teams had a combined 391-399 record for a loss of $569, while the top five pitching teams were 428-381 for a loss of $3,593. Again, the better pitching teams had a better record, but fared much worse in money won.

While this is far from being a definite look at the hitting or pitching debate, it does show that those who believe hitting is more important may very well be on the right track.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lobos versus the Broncos? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Boise State as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boise State Broncos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOISE STATE BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Boise State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Lobos Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>As an underdog, New Mexico is 1-3 this season. So far, they have been the underdog in just four games, compared to 22 as the favorite. On the road, the Lobos have gone 8-4, including a 7-3 record in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, New Mexico has gone 21-7 this season, including a 13-1 record in non-conference games. In their last game, the Lobos lost to Air Force by a score of 78-77. So far, their average scoring margin on the road is +6.2 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, New Mexico has gone just 1-3 vs. the spread this season. However, their overall ATS record is a solid 16-10. On the road, the Lobos are 7-5 vs. the spread this year and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for New Mexico games is 15-11. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 153.1 points. Today's over/under line of 154 is right in line with that average. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the New Mexico offense tallied 77 points in a matchup against Air Force. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.7%, and they made 3 threes. One area that the New Mexico offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 40th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 46%.</p><p>So far, the Lobos' defense is ranked 140th in the country at 71.1 points per contest. New Mexico's three-point defense is currently 78th in the country at 6.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.1% of their shots vs. New Mexico.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Boise State comes into this game as the favorites, as they have been in 17 of their 28 games this season. Their record as the favorite is 14-3, while their overall record is 20-8. The Broncos have been particularly strong at home, going 12-3 compared to 7-5 on the road.</p>

<p>Recently, Boise State has been playing some of their best basketball at home, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.5 points per game, and they are currently on a three-game winning streak.</p><p>Boise State's ATS record this season is 15-12, and they have gone 9-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos have an ATS mark of 7-3. In their last 3 home games, Boise State is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Boise State games is 14-13 and today's over/under line of 154 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (139). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 140 points compared to their season average of 142 points per game.</p><p>The Broncos' offense wrapped up their last game with 79 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.9 points per contest. The top scorer for the Broncos was Tyson Degenhart with 21 points, while Chibuzo Agbo also chipped in with 17 points.</p><p>Boise State's defense has been playing well, ranking 39th nationally, with 66.2 points allowed per game. So far, the Boise State defense is giving up an average of 6.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.6 times per game (465th).</p>

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