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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.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Elon Phoenix vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-179) will host the Heat (+150) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers (5-6) are currently favored by 4 points over the Heat (4-6).</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The over/under line for this matchup is 228 points. You can watch this game on FDSI.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +4</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-106 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with Tyler Herro points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><p>Miami fell to 4-6 on the season after a 123-121 road loss to the Pistons on Tuesday. The Heat, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 214.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>The Pistons opened the game with a 12-0 run, putting Miami in an early hole. The Heat battled back, outscoring Detroit 30-25 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback after entering the final period down 91-82.</p><p>Tyler Herro knocked down 10 threes at a 58.8% rate, finishing with 40 points and 8 assists in the Heat's 123-121 loss to the Pistons. Herro hit 18 of his points in the 4th quarter, adding 2 more in overtime. He shot 51.9% from the field, with the Heat hitting 17 threes at 37.8% overall.</p> <p>Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 2nd quarter and 4 in overtime. Jaime Jaquez added 14 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, with 8 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Heat gave up just 20 points, they couldn't overcome their struggles in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 32 and 34 points, respectively, in a 123-121 loss to the Pistons. Miami did a solid job defending the three-point line, holding Detroit to 13 made threes on 36% shooting.</p> <p>The Heat sent the Pistons to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 attempts. Miami also allowed 15 offensive rebounds. On the defensive end, the Heat recorded 14 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pacers?</h3><p>The Pacers fell to 5-6 on the season after a 94-90 road loss to the Magic on Wednesday. Indiana, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 184 points was well below the 224-point O/U line.</p> <p>Indiana started strong, leading 27-18 after the 1st quarter, but Orlando’s 10-0 run shifted the momentum. The Pacers regained the lead, going into the 4th quarter up 72-68, but the Magic outscored them 26-18 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 94-90 loss to the Magic, the Pacers struggled offensively, shooting just 38.1% from the field and hitting 10 threes at a 33.3% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 25 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from deep, connecting on 4 threes.</p> <p>Bennedict Mathurin added 23 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter. Myles Turner contributed 11 points, with 8 of those coming in the opening period.</p><p>Despite their defensive efforts, the Pacers couldn’t secure a win against the Magic, even while holding them to just 94 points. Indiana allowed 18 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd, but Orlando managed 27 in the 3rd and 26 in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Pacers limited the Magic to 40% shooting, including 34% from three, where Orlando hit 13 threes. The Magic also went 13/15 from the free-throw line. Indiana gave up 14 offensive rebounds but recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Demons. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Demons at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Southland conference game currently have Northwestern State as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State 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 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Have A Chance at Prather Coliseum?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Texas A&M-Commerce by a score of 89-83, New Orleans is 8-16 overall and 3-8 in Southland games. The Privateers are 1-13 on the road this season, with an average scoring margin of -16.4 points per game.</p>

<p>New Orleans has been the underdog in 13 of their 24 games, and they have gone 1-12 in those contests. So far, the Privateers have gone 3-4 when they were favored.</p><p>As the underdog, New Orleans has gone just 6-7 vs. the spread this season and they have an overall ATS record of 8-12. On the road, the Privateers are 6-8 vs. the spread this year and they have gone just 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 road games. In their last 10 games as the underdog, New Orleans has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154.5 is slightly higher than the average over/under line in New Orleans' games this season (152.1). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 158 points scored.</p><p>In their latest game, New Orleans offense put up 83 points against Texas A&M-Commerce. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.2% and made 5 threes. Offensively, the Privateers have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 317th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 316th in percentage and 329th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Privateers' defense is positioned 322nd in the country, permitting 80.0 points per game. In today's game vs. Northwestern State, the New Orleans defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, New Orleans made 16 free-throws vs. the Privateers.</p><h3>Do the Demons Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Northwestern State will look to snap a two-game losing streak and improve their 3-6 record at home when they take on New Orleans as 2.5-point favorites. So far, the Demons have gone 2-0 when favored, compared to 2-18 as underdogs.</p>

<p>Overall, Northwestern State is 6-18 this season, including a 4-7 record in Southland Conference play. They have gone just 2-11 in non-conference games and are coming off a 69-59 loss to Southeastern Louisiana.</p><p>Northwestern State's ATS record this season is currently 10-12. At home, they have gone 4-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Demons have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Northwestern State is 13-9 and today's line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 131 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 69.8 points per game, Northwestern State struggled in their previous game. Against Southeastern Louisiana, the Demons scored 59 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 34.9%. Cliff Davis led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Chris Mubiru contributed 9 points for the Demons.</p><p>Looking at the Northwestern State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 77.6 points per game (292nd). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northwestern State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.9% this season.</p>

New Orleans Privateers vs Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24