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<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Houston is favored by -12.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Oklahoma State. The game's over/under currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</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>Are Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Houston improved to 8-3 on the season with an 87-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. The Cougars, who were heavy favorites at -31, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game reached 138, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 46-27 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Islanders 41-24.</p><p>Houston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 49.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 29 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, converting 21 of 25 for 84%.</p> <p>L.J. Cryer and Garry Clark each contributed 17 points, with Cryer hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range. Emanuel Sharp added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from deep. Milos Uzan was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts, and finished with 12 points and 6 assists. The Cougars also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Houston Cougars gave up 51 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 49% from the field. The Cougars allowed 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent hit 14 of 29 threes, shooting 48%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 21 for an 84% success rate. The Cougars gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Oklahoma State improved to 8-3 on the season with an 86-74 win over Oral Roberts on Sunday. Playing at home, the Cowboys were -20.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>The Cowboys led 38-31 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Despite the win, Oklahoma State’s defense will need to tighten up as they allowed Oral Roberts to stay closer than expected.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with a strong 57.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).</p> <p>The Cowboys were effective at the free-throw line, making 31 of 39 shots (79.5%), and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Issac McBride led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 61.5% overall, while adding 5 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 40 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cowboys held their opponent to just 3 threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the line 39 times, where they converted 31 free throws (79%). Oklahoma State also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>FOX will be covering this week nine matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the TCU Horned Frogs, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The over/under line is currently set at 67 points, with TCU favored by -7 points. The Red Raiders come in with a 5-2 record, while TCU is 4-3 on the season.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders +7</p><p>This game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Tech Red Raiders winning this one by a score of 42 to 30</li><li>Not only do we have the Texas Tech Red Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 67 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Tech Red Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Texas Tech enters Week 9 against TCU with a 5-2 record, ranked 57th in our power rankings. They have an 89.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Red Raiders are 3-1, while they are 1-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Texas Tech has been favored in five of their seven games, going 3-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2.6 points per game, and they have a 3-2-1 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 67 points. Texas Tech’s games have averaged 74.9 points, with an average line of 62.2 points. Their over/under record is 3-3 this season.</p><p>Texas Tech’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 5th in the nation in passing attempts per game. They are 18th in scoring, with 38.7 points per game, and are 17th in passing yards, averaging 292.4 yards per game. They also rank 20th in third down conversion rate, converting 45.9% of their attempts. Heading into week 9, we have them ranked 53rd in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Behren Morton has thrown for 1,926 yards, completing 63.7% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 101. Tahj Brooks leads the rushing attack with 804 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Josh Kelly is the top receiver, with 53 catches for 590 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense has struggled this season, allowing 36.1 points per game, including 59 points in their recent loss to Baylor. They gave up 529 total yards, with 255 rushing yards on 33 carries and 274 passing yards, surrendering five passing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 303.1 passing yards per game against Texas Tech, completing 60.6% of their passes. The defense has faced the 101st most pass attempts in the nation and is allowing 163.4 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The TCU Horned Frogs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>TCU enters Week 9 against Texas Tech with a 4-3 record, ranking 50th in our power rankings. They have an 85.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.9% shot at winning the Big 12. The Horned Frogs are 3-1 on the road but have struggled at home, going 0-2 this season.</p><p></p><p>TCU’s ATS record stands at 2-4, with an average scoring margin of +4.7 points per game. They are 0-4 against the spread as favorites but 2-0 ATS as underdogs.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 67 points, higher than any of TCU’s previous games. Their over/under record is 4-2, with an average line of 56.8 points and an average total of 59.6 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 9, TCU’s offense ranks 34th in points per game, averaging 32.1. They are 38th in our offensive power rankings. The Horned Frogs have been pass-heavy, ranking 4th in passing yards per game with 331.4, and they are 3rd in completions, averaging 27.3 per game. They are 7th in passing attempts.</p> <p>Josh Hoover leads TCU’s passing attack with 2,270 yards and a 66.4% completion rate. He has thrown 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, with a passer rating of 101. Jack Bech has 748 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. TCU’s run game ranks 110th, averaging 105.9 yards per game.</p><p>TCU's defense played a key role in their 13-7 win over Utah, allowing just 7 points and limiting the Utes to 12 first downs. They held Utah to 68 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 199 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, TCU's defense ranks 16th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 161.7 yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the run, ranking 122nd, allowing 167.1 rushing yards per game.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

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<p>ESPN will be covering this week nine matchup between the BYU Cougars and UCF Knights, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. BYU is coming in with a 7-0 record this season, while UCF is 3-4. The Cougars are the slight -1.5-point favorites on the road. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the BYU Cougars winning this one by a score of 26 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the BYU Cougars to win, our ATS pick is to take the UCF Knights at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The BYU Cougars Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>BYU enters Week 9 with a perfect 7-0 record, facing UCF on the road. They are ranked 30th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. The Cougars have a 23.6% chance of winning the Big 12 and the 13th best odds of making the CFB playoff at 41.8%.</p> <p></p><p>BYU’s ATS record is 5-1, with a +15.9 average scoring margin. They are 3-0 against the spread on the road and 2-1 at home. The Cougars have been favored in three games, going 2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-0 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 55.5 points. BYU’s games have averaged 53.9 points, with an average line of 48.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-2, and only one game has had a higher line than this week’s total.</p><p>BYU’s offense is averaging 34.9 points per game, ranking 22nd in the nation, and they sit 29th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,642 yards with 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 94.</p> <p></p><p>BYU is 51st in rushing, averaging 171.9 yards per game. LJ Martin leads the team with 256 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Darius Lassiter has 450 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>BYU's defense has been solid this season, ranking 24th nationally by allowing just 19 points per game. In their latest game, a 38-35 win over Oklahoma State, they gave up 35 points but also forced two interceptions. The defense allowed 421 total yards, including 269 rushing yards, while holding Oklahoma State to 152 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 142.6 rushing yards per game against BYU and 183.1 passing yards, with a completion rate of 52.3%. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 55.2 against BYU, the fifth-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will The UCF Knights Win At Home Over The BYU Cougars?</h3><p>UCF enters Week 9 against BYU with a 3-4 record, ranked 36th in our power rankings. They have a 64.4% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. At home, the Knights are 1-2, and they’ve been favored in three of their seven games this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 3-3, with a 2-1 mark on the road and 1-2 at home. UCF is 1-2 against the spread as the favorite but has covered both games as the underdog (2-0). Their average scoring margin is +5.6 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>UCF’s over/under record is 4-2, with their games averaging 57 points. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 57.7 points.</p><p>UCF's offense is built around their ground game, ranking 2nd in the nation with 280.3 rushing yards per game. They are 3rd in rushing attempts, averaging 46.9 per game. RJ Harvey leads the team with 890 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. UCF is 38th in scoring, putting up 31.3 points per game, and they are 50th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9.</p> <p></p><p>KJ Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards this season, with seven touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 96. UCF ranks 102nd in passing yards per game. Kobe Hudson leads the receiving corps with 503 yards and three touchdowns. UCF is converting 43.2% of their third-down opportunities.</p><p>UCF's defense had a tough outing in their recent game against Iowa State, giving up 38 points and 530 total yards. They allowed 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 48 carries, while the secondary surrendered 274 passing yards but also came away with two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, UCF's defense is ranked 55th nationally, allowing 25.7 points per game. They’ve given up 250 passing yards per game, ranking 130th, and a 66.1% completion rate. Against the run, they’re allowing just 116.7 yards per game, which is the 41st-lowest in the country.</p>

BYU Cougars vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgia State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Georgia State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-7 after a 100-59 road loss to Auburn on Tuesday. The Panthers entered the game as +39 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Georgia State trailed 43-31 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 57.</p><p>Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson was a bright spot, scoring 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and grabbing 8 rebounds. Denver Jones hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Nick McMullen pulled down 16 rebounds.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia State's defense allowed 26 of 36 shooting (72%). From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%). The opposing team also shot 21/26 from the free-throw line (80%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Troy?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 5-4 on the season after a 62-42 road loss to Houston on Tuesday. Despite being +28 point underdogs, Troy managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half, where they trailed 33-11, Troy bounced back in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 104 fell well below the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points on 24% shooting from the field. They hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, finishing at 11.1% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26%.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 4 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Troy's defense allowed their opponents to shoot 43% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Trojans held the other team to 40% shooting, as they connected on 13 of their 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Troy's defense struggled, allowing 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 shots, hitting 64%. Troy gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Scott Stadium in Charlottesville is the setting for this week nine matchup between the Virginia Cavaliers and North Carolina Tar Heels, with kick-off set for 12:00 ET. The game can be seen on CW, and the Cavaliers are the -5 point favorites at home. The money line odds have Virginia at -208 and North Carolina at +172, with the over/under line currently at 58.5 points. Virginia comes in with a 4-3 record, while North Carolina is 3-4 on the season.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels +5</p><p>This game will be played at Scott Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Virginia Cavaliers winning this one by a score of 32 to 29</li><li>Even though we like the Virginia Cavaliers to win, our ATS pick is to take the North Carolina Tar Heels at +5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The North Carolina Tar Heels Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>North Carolina enters Week 9 against Virginia with a 3-4 record, ranking 69th in our power rankings. They have a 50.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but are out of the running for the Atlantic Coast title. The Tar Heels are 1-3 on the road and 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Despite a +2.4 average scoring margin, North Carolina is 0-5-1 against the spread. They’ve been favored in four games, going 0-3-1 ATS as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Tar Heels’ over/under record is 3-3, with their games averaging 63.3 points. This week’s line is 58.5, higher than their average line of 54.6 points.</p><p>North Carolina’s offense is averaging 32.9 points per game, placing them 32nd in the nation heading into week 9. They are ranked 70th in our offensive power rankings. The Tar Heels have focused on their ground game, averaging 198.7 rushing yards per game on 38.1 attempts.</p> <p>Omarion Hampton leads the rushing attack with 901 yards, seven touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Jacolby Criswell has thrown for 1,367 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. North Carolina ranks 26th in passing attempts, averaging 245.7 yards per game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense has struggled this season, allowing 30.4 points per game. In their recent game against Georgia Tech, they gave up 41 points, despite limiting the Yellow Jackets to 80 rushing yards on 28 attempts and forcing two interceptions. Georgia Tech threw for 269 yards against the Tar Heels.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 239.6 passing yards per game against North Carolina, ranking them 119th nationally, though quarterbacks have completed just 54.3% of their passes, the 17th-lowest rate in the country. The Tar Heels have also allowed 161.1 rushing yards per game this season.</p><h3>Are The Virginia Cavaliers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Virginia enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, hosting North Carolina. They rank 61st in our CFB power rankings and have a 46.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Cavaliers are 1-2, while they’ve gone 2-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Virginia is 4-1-1, with a +2.3 average scoring margin. They’ve covered twice as favorites (2-1-1) and are 2-0 ATS as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58.5, higher than any of Virginia’s previous games. Their over/under record is 3-3, with an average line of 54.4 points and games averaging 53.7 points.</p><p>Virginia’s offense is averaging 28 points per game heading into week 9, placing them 55th in the nation. They are ranked 69th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,649 yards with 11 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 95.</p> <p>Virginia ranks 24th in passing completions, averaging 21.6 per game, and they are 33rd in passing attempts. They are 34th in passing yards, averaging 262.7 yards per game, with a completion rate of 64.3%. Malachi Fields leads the team with 606 receiving yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Virginia is averaging 160.1 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Virginia's defense struggled in their recent game against Clemson, allowing 48 points and 540 total yards. Clemson gained 345 passing yards and 195 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns through the air and three on the ground. Virginia did manage to force one interception in the game.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Virginia’s defense is giving up 25.7 points per game. They rank 151st nationally in passing yards allowed, surrendering 272.6 yards per game. Opponents are averaging 134 rushing yards per game on 33.4 attempts against Virginia’s defense.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Zips and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Princeton is favored by -5.5 vs. Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Princeton Tigers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover 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>Are the Zips Ready for a Win at Princeton?</h3><p>Akron improved to 5-4 on the season with a 68-50 road win over Jackson State on Saturday, December 21st. The Zips entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the combined points of 118 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading just 30-29 at halftime, Akron clamped down defensively, allowing only 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>Akron struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 9 of 39 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed to score 68 points.</p> <p>On the bright side, the Zips grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Shammah Scott and Isaiah Gray both shot 57.1% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc, contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Akron's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 28% shooting from the field. The Zips were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 11/38 on two-point attempts, also at 28%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 28% from deep. The Zips also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.</p><h3>Will Princeton Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 8-4 on the season with an 83-82 road win over Rutgers on Saturday, December 21st. Princeton entered the game as +7 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Princeton trailed 46-44 at halftime but outscored Rutgers 39-36 in the second half to secure the win. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes on 27 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 44.4% from the line, going 8 for 18.</p> <p>The Tigers dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 19 offensive rebounds and dishing out 17 assists. Dylan Harper led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1 of 6 from three. Caden Pierce and Xaivian Lee each added 21 points, with Pierce pulling down 14 rebounds and Lee contributing 11 assists.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 29 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 tries, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 6 of 19 shots, shooting 31%. Princeton also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, or 78%. The Tigers allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Akron Zips vs Princeton Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-161) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+136) in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.</p>

<p>Sacramento (13-19) has lost six straight games and is 12th in the Western Conference. Dallas (20-12) is 4th in the West and 3rd in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-101 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 20-12 on the season after a 126-122 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Dallas, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 223.5 by 24.5 points.</p> <p>Dallas found themselves in a hole early, trailing 36-25 after the 1st quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 97-82 but made a strong push, outscoring Portland 40-29 in the final period.</p><p>Kyrie Irving put up 46 points, including 20 in the 4th quarter, in the Mavericks' 126-122 loss to the Trail Blazers. He hit 5 threes, shooting 41.7% from deep and 61.5% overall. Spencer Dinwiddie added 17 points, with 8 coming in the final quarter.</p> <p>The Mavericks shot 48.3% from the field, connecting on 15 threes at a 39.5% rate. Daniel Gafford contributed 15 points, hitting 75% of his shots, while Quentin Grimes also added 15, with 9 of those coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing 36 and 33 points, respectively, in their 126-122 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 28 and 29 points. Overall, they allowed Portland to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>Dallas did a good job limiting the Blazers' three-point shooting, giving up just 11 threes, though Portland still shot 42% from deep. The Mavericks sent the Blazers to the line 29 times, where they hit 23 free throws. Dallas finished with 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-19 on the season after a 132-122 road loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who were -3 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 254, well over the pre-game line of 222.</p> <p>After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored the Lakers 35-25, the Kings struggled in the 3rd, being outscored 42-24. A 12-0 run by the Lakers extended their lead from 100-90 to 112-90, and although Sacramento outscored the Lakers 32-25 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to close the gap.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox put up 29 points and 12 assists in the Kings' 132-122 loss to the Lakers, with 14 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. DeMar DeRozan added 25 points, shooting 70.6% from the field, including 12 points in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>Malik Monk contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. The Kings shot 51% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 11 threes at 27.5%.</p><p>The Kings struggled defensively, giving up 132 points to the Lakers, including 40 points in the 1st quarter and 42 in the 3rd. They managed to hold Los Angeles to 25 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters but couldn't overcome the other defensive lapses.</p> <p>Sacramento allowed the Lakers to shoot 59% from the field, including 53% from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 threes. The Kings also sent the Lakers to the line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws. Sacramento finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 2 blocks.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Antelopes. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Antelopes at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 against Bryant in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Bryant at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Win at Phoenix?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs fell to 4-8 on the season after a 70-65 road loss to Towson on Sunday. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Bryant not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 33-28 at halftime, the Bulldogs scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed the same number. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bryant's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.</p> <p>Earl Timberlake led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% from the floor. Barry Evans and Tyler Tejada each added 18 points, with Evans hitting 42.9% of his threes. The Bulldogs finished with 7 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, the Bryant Bulldogs' defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Bryant's defense struggled inside, giving up 21 two-point field goals on 40 attempts (52%). However, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 5 made threes on 24 attempts (20%).</p><h3>Does Grand Canyon Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Antelopes improved to 8-4 on the season with a 68-55 road win over San Diego on Saturday. Despite being -16 favorites, Grand Canyon didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Grand Canyon led 31-26 at halftime and outscored San Diego 37-29 in the second half. The total points of 123 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Grand Canyon's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, but they managed to score 68 points thanks to their free-throw shooting, hitting 36 of 42 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>The Antelopes had 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game. Kjay Bradley Jr. led the team with 20 points, shooting 47.1% from the field and 50% from three. JaKobe Coles added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% overall, while Santiago Trouet contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 53.3% of his shots.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Antelopes limited their opponent to 4 threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7, shooting 63%.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Lions. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Southeastern Louisiana is favored by -6.5 vs. New Orleans in a Southland conference matchup.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Even though we have Southeastern Louisiana winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Orleans Stun the Crowd at The Legacy Center?</h3><p>Through 31 games, New Orleans has a record of 9-22. They have lost two games in a row and are 4-14 in Southland Conference action. On the road, the Privateers are 2-16, and their average scoring margin is -14.2 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, New Orleans has gone 2-18 this season. In their last game, they lost to McNeese State by a score of 81-57. Over their last 10 games away from home, the Privateers have gone 1-9.</p><p>As the underdog, New Orleans has gone 8-12 against the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-10. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Privateers have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for New Orleans this season is 17-10 and the average scoring total in their games is 153.6 points. Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (152.8). Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the New Orleans offense ended with 57 points against McNeese State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34% and made 5 threes. Jordan Johnson was the leading scorer for the Privateers, putting up 21 points. In addition, Carlos Hart contributed 10 points.</p><p>Facing Southeastern Louisiana, New Orleans aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 80.2 points allowed per game (325th). New Orleans' three-point defense is currently 53rd in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.6% of their shots vs. New Orleans.</p><h3>Will the Lions Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record at home this season, Southeastern Louisiana will look to improve upon their 15-16 overall record in their matchup against New Orleans. So far, the Lions have been favored in 14 of their 31 games, going 9-5 in those matchups.</p>

<p>Coming off an 80-54 loss to Nicholls, Southeastern Louisiana's record over their last 10 games is 6-4. For the year, they have gone 10-7 in Southland Conference matchups.</p><p>As the favorite, Southeastern Louisiana has gone 6-8 vs. the spread this season and they are 4-6 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lions are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Southeastern Louisiana games is 11-16. The average over/under line in their games this season is 141.1 and their games have had an average of 137.7 points. Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this season, but 19 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 137 points.</p><p>The Southeastern Louisiana offense is coming off a game where they scored 54 points against Nicholls. They posted a field goal percentage of 35.3% and connected on 6 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Nick Caldwell who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.5. Roger McFarlane also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.7.</p><p>Currently, the Lions' defense holds the 131st rank in the nation, allowing 70.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.8 threes per game vs. New Orleans. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.3%.</p>

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