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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Razorbacks versus the Fighting Illini? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Illinois being favored by -2.5 over Arkansas.</p><h3>ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 4:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Not only will Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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>Do the Razorbacks Stand a Chance in Kansas City?</h3><h3>Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arkansas dominated Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday, November 25th, with a 109-35 win at home. The Razorbacks, who were -35 point favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 144 narrowly missed the over/under line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 60-15 at halftime, Arkansas continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points and allowing just 20.</p><p>Arkansas put up 109 points in their latest game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 44.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with 15 made threes on 34 attempts.</p> <p>They were also strong inside, hitting 65.8% of their two-point shots, and connected on 82.4% of their free throws. The Razorbacks dished out 23 assists, with Boogie Fland contributing 6 to go along with his 16 points.</p><p>Despite Arkansas allowing 35 points in their last game, they struggled defensively, giving up 55% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, going 25/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arkansas allowed the other team to shoot 44%, with 15 made threes on 34 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws at an 82% rate. Arkansas gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Fighting Illini Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois cruised to a 92-34 victory over Little Rock on Monday, November 25th. Playing at home, the Illini were -23 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 126, well under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> 

<p>Illinois dominated from start to finish, leading 51-19 at halftime and holding Little Rock to just 15 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 themselves.</p><p>Illinois put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.5%, and they dominated the offensive glass with 19 rebounds, leading to 20 assists as a team.</p> <p>Kasparas Jakucionis led the way with 21 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 75.0% from three, adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Tomislav Ivisic contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 70.0% from the field.</p><p>Illinois gave up 34 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Illinois sent the other team to the stripe 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 84%. Illinois also gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Lions and Sharks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Sharks will host the game at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY. Columbia is favored by -8.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 151.5 points.</p><h3>COLUMBIA LIONS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Sharks.</li><li>Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Brooklyn Possible for the Lions?</h3><h3>Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Columbia picked up a 77-63 win over Mercyhurst on Saturday, November 16th. The Lions were at home and entered the game as -15 favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 140, falling just under the O/U line of 145.</p> 
<p>Columbia led 43-36 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Mercyhurst 34-27.</p><p>Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 77 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 60.7%, thanks to hitting 45% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-20 from three-point range.</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 21 points, connecting on 5-of-9 threes, while Aidan Reichert added 19 points. The Lions dished out 21 assists, with Kenny Noland contributing 4, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite Columbia's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 63 points. However, the Lions allowed a 53% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 30 of 56 shots.</p> <p>Columbia's defense also gave up 9 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p><h3>Does LIU Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>The Sharks fell to the Lancers 90-77 on Friday, November 15th. Playing on the road, LIU entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 
<p>LIU trailed 47-40 at halftime and were outscored 43-37 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the LIU Sharks put up 77 points, shooting 53.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.9%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% success rate.</p> <p>Offensively, the Sharks recorded just 4 offensive rebounds and 7 assists. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 36.0% overall and 35.7% from three. Malachi Davis added 24 points on 60.0% shooting, and Martel Williams contributed 23 points, hitting 75.0% of his shots and 50.0% from deep.</p><p>LIU struggled defensively, giving up 90 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Sharks couldn't contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 21 baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, LIU's defense allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 75%. LIU gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Columbia Lions vs LIU Sharks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings are tied for the night place in the Western Conference, four games behind No. 8 seed. Hereof, their head-to-head duel at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wednesday night will be a pure joy to watch, as neither side can afford to lose. These two conference foes will meet for the second time this season, and the Pelicans outlasted the Kings 117-115 as 2.5-point road underdogs on January 4.

<strong>Injuries/Suspensions</strong>

The Pelicans are without J.J. Redick (hamstring) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (wrist). The Kings miss Marvin Bagley (foot), while Jabari Parker (illness) is listed as questionable.

<strong>The Line</strong>

New Orleans opened as a slight 1.5-point fave with a total of 235.0 points at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">Betonline</a>, <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada</a>, and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI</a>. Don’t bother with a paltry spread and go with the money line odds. The Pelicans are -120 favorites at the moment, while the Kings are set at +100 odds to win straight up.

<strong>What's at Stake?</strong>

As I’ve mentioned in the intro, this is a huge game for both New Orleans and Sacramento. Not only they chase the playoff spot, but the Pelicans have a chance to clinch the series and earn a tiebreaker over the Kings.

<strong>The Spot</strong>

The Pelicans have won two straight games, beating Miami 110-104 as 1.5-point home favorites and Minnesota 120-107 as 7-point road favorites. New Orleans is 10-3 SU in its last 13 outings as a fave. On the other side, the Kings have dropped two of their previous three contests including a 118-113 defeat to the Raptors as 5-point home underdogs.

<strong>The Matchup</strong>

If you take a look at the stats, you’ll notice that these two teams are pretty similar in many major categories. The Pelicans score 110.8 points per 100 possessions (15<sup>th</sup> in the league) on 46.2% shooting from the field (14<sup>th</sup>) and 37.2% from beyond the arc (3<sup>rd</sup>). The Kings tally 109.7 points per 100 possessions (19<sup>th</sup>) on 45.9% shooting from the field (18<sup>th</sup>) and 36.4% from downtown (11<sup>th</sup>).

On the other side of the ball, the Pelicans and Kings allow 111.6 points per 100 possessions each (tied-18<sup>th</sup>). New Orleans is 19<sup>th</sup> in opponent field goal percentage (46.5%), while the Kings are right behind (46.8%). Also, they are tied for the 16<sup>th</sup>-best in opponent 3-point percentage (35.5%).

The main difference between these two teams is the pace. While Sacramento averages only 98.4 possessions per 48 minutes (24<sup>th</sup>), New Orleans plays at the second-fastest pace, recording 103.9 possessions per 48 minutes.

The first meeting of the season between these two teams was pretty tight for most of 48 minutes. The Pelicans had a 13-point lead with just 4:28 to go in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the Kings to get back into the game. However, J.J. Redick’s layup with 1.1 seconds remaining decided the winner, lifting the Pelicans over the Kings.

Redick will miss Wednesday’s game, and the Pelicans will mostly rely on Brandon Ingram (24.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG), Zion Williamson (23.6 PPG, 6.8 RPG), and Jrue Holiday (19.6 PPG, 6.9 APG). Zion could be an X-factor, and I’m expecting him to dominate the Kings’ frontcourt. On the other side, De’Aaron Fox (20.4 PPG, 6.8 APG) will drive the Kings’ offense, but he’ll need help from Buddy Hield (19.8 PPG, 39.5 3P%) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (14.5 PPG, 3.2 APG).

<strong>The Bets</strong>

This should be a tight game down the stretch, considering the teams’ current form and their previous encounter. Also, the stake is enormous, so I would go with any team to win by five or fewer points around +180 odds. I think this game could easily go either way, but the Pelicans are my favorites mostly because of their dominant inside game with Zion onwards. The Pelicans are 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six encounters with the Kings.

If you want to take the totals, I suggest you go with the over. The Pelicans will push the ball in transition all game long, while neither side can lean on a stout defense. The over is 4-0 in Sacramento’s last four games overall, and it is 8-1 in the previous nine meetings between the Kings and Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings NBA Expert Betting Picks 3/11/20