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<p>Planning on watching today's Mustangs and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:59 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -7.5 vs. Cal Poly in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Cal Poly Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal Poly’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 98-89 loss to UC Irvine on Thursday. The Mustangs, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Cal Poly trailed 49-38 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 42 of their own. Despite the improved second-half performance, the Mustangs couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Cal Poly's offense put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 41% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range (13/44). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 48.2%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 53.8% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Devin Tillis led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Bent Leuchten added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Myles Che contributed 22 points, hitting 56.2% of his shots.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense struggled, giving up 98 points despite holding their opponent to 41% shooting. The Mustangs allowed 34 field goals on 83 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Cal Poly's defense allowed 53% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 39 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the opposition made 13 of 44 shots, a 29% success rate.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii's season record fell to 6-5 after a 64-61 loss to UC Santa Barbara on Friday, January 3rd. The Rainbow Warriors were -2.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Hawaii trailed 31-28 at halftime and matched UCSB's 33 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Hawaii managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, with a rough 21.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts. They connected on 52.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Stephan Swenson led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 25% from three. Tanner Christensen added 15 points, shooting 60% overall, while Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 23 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 shots, shooting 75%.</p>

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Lumberjacks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 127.5 points, with Stephen F. Austin being favored by -9.5 at home against Houston Christian.</p><h3>HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Houston Christian at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Huskies Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Houston Christian fell to 2-10 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to Lamar on Saturday. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, the Huskies kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 36-29 at halftime, Houston Christian struggled in the second half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 34. The Huskies will need to address their second-half performance moving forward.</p><p>In their recent game, the Huskies managed just 61 points, shooting 39.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, with a 44.1% success rate on two-point attempts. They hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 7-for-9 from the line.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, shooting 61.5% overall and 57.1% from three. Bryson Dawkins and Julian Mackey each added 20 points, with Dawkins grabbing 8 rebounds. Mackey connected on 60% of his threes, while Dawkins shot 37.5% from deep.</p><p>Despite Houston Christian's defense allowing 63 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 28 made baskets on 67 attempts. The Huskies gave up 23 two-pointers on 51 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston Christian's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 4 times, where they made 2, shooting 50%. The Huskies allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Stephen F. Austin Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lumberjacks dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 55-49 home loss to Incarnate Word on Saturday. Entering the game as 5-point favorites, SFA not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 104 fell well short of the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 26-18 at halftime, the Lumberjacks scored 31 points in the second half but allowed 29, unable to close the gap. The loss adds to a tough season for SFA, who will look to bounce back in their next outing.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points on 31.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, shooting 11.1% from deep.</p> <p>The Lumberjacks also shot 55.6% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 27 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Davion Bailey led the team with 19 points, while Keon Thompson and Jalin Anderson each added 17 points, with Thompson hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Lumberjacks were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 18 attempts, an 11% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Stephen F. Austin's defense allowed 14 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 55%. The Lumberjacks gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Houston Christian Huskies vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>The Ducks and Cougars are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPNU. The Cougars will host the game at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. The odds for this Pac-12 conference game currently have the Cougars as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars -1</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Ducks Win on the Road?</h3><p>Coming into today's game, Oregon is the underdog, with a point spread of +1. So far this season, the Ducks have gone 11-3 and are currently riding a four-game winning streak. In their last game, they took down Washington by a score of 76-74.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Oregon is just 4-6, and this season they are 2-1 on the road. On the year, the Ducks have been favored in 11 of their 14 games and have gone 10-1 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oregon has a perfect 2-0 record vs. the spread. Overall, the Ducks have an ATS mark of 9-4 this year. However, their ATS record on the road is just 2-7 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Oregon games is 6-7 and today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Oregon offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Washington. Overall their field goal percentage was 48.4% while connecting on 6 threes. In terms of offense, the Ducks have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 121st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 91st in percentage and 180th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Oregon defense is giving up an average of 70.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Washington State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.9%.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Washington State will be playing at home as they look to improve their record to 11-4 on the season. So far, the Cougars have gone 10-2 at home and are favored by 1 point in this matchup.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Washington State has gone 8-2 and have won two straight games. In their last game, they defeated Oregon State by a score of 65-58.</p><p>Washington State has not been a great team against the spread this season, going just 5-8-1. Their ATS record at home is 5-7, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games as the favorite. In their last three home games, the Cougars are 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is very close to the average over/under line in Washington State's games this season (139.7). So far, their over/under record is 6-8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 74.4 points per game, Washington State struggled in their previous game. Against Oregon State, the Cougars scored 65 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5%. Isaac Jones is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.5. Meanwhile, Myles Rice also brings a PPG average of 14.1 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Cougars' defense is positioned 34th in the country, permitting 64.2 points per game. The Washington State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 58 points and allowed Oregon State to connect on 5 threes.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Washington State Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</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>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Louis Billikens vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Bulls and Shockers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Shockers will host the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -8.5 vs. South Florida in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Make it Happen in Wichita?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls improved to 7-6 on the season with a 75-69 win over East Carolina on Tuesday, December 31st. Playing at home, South Florida entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>South Florida took a 34-25 lead into halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>South Florida put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.</p> <p>Jordan Riley led the Bulls with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 13 from the floor. Kobe Knox was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 3 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls' defense saw the other team hit 7 of 20 threes, or 35%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 80% rate. South Florida gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Shockers Win at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 9-4 on the season after a 91-85 road loss to Temple on Friday. The Shockers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 153.5.</p> <p>Wichita State led 39-37 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the second half while scoring 46 of their own. The Shockers will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Wichita State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 35% from three-point range, going 7-for-20, and shot 53.3% on two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they connected on just 57.1% of their 28 attempts.</p> <p>The Shockers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Justin Hill led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Jamal Mashburn Jr. contributed 24 points, while Quincy Ballard added 13 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Wichita State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Shockers gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Wichita State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hornets face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE. Norfolk State come into this Mid-Eastern conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Delaware State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Win in Dover?</h3><p>Norfolk State moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-59 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Spartans, who were -17 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>After leading 35-29 at halftime, Norfolk State took control in the second half, outscoring the Hawks 46-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 57.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They connected on 64.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Spartans dished out 23 assists, with Brian Moore Jr. contributing 4 assists to go along with his team-high 22 points and 7 rebounds. Christopher Flippin added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Norfolk State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 57% shooting, they still managed to come out on top. The Spartans gave up 27 two-point baskets on 64% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Norfolk State allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Can The Hornets Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State fell to 4-8 on the season after a 100-94 road loss to Howard on Saturday. The Hornets were +7 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 55-47 at halftime, Delaware State scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 194 easily surpassed the over/under line of 149.5.</p><p>Delaware State put up 94 points in their latest game, shooting 47% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, hitting 26 of 29 attempts for an 89.7% success rate.</p> <p>Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three-point range. Martaz Robinson added 28 points despite shooting 35.3% from the field and 16.7% from deep. Robert Smith contributed 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Cameron Shockley-Okeke knocked down 6 threes at a 60% clip, finishing with 24 points.</p><p>Delaware State's defense had a tough outing, giving up 100 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>The Hornets struggled to contain both inside and outside, with opponents hitting 66% of their two-point shots (20/30) and 50% from beyond the arc (11/22). They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted every free throw.</p>

Norfolk State Spartans vs Delaware State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Horned Frogs and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 128.5 points, and Houston is favored by -18.5 vs. TCU in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>TCU HORNED FROGS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like TCU at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Horned Frogs Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>TCU improved to 8-5 on the season with a narrow 63-62 win over Kansas State on Saturday. The Horned Frogs were favored by 3 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>TCU led 27-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. Despite not covering the spread, the Horned Frogs got the win at home.</p><p>TCU's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 39.1% on two-point attempts. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 15 three-point shots.</p> <p>Noah Reynolds led the Horned Frogs with 18 points, shooting 53.8% from the field. Trazarien White and Vasean Allette each added 14 points, with White hitting 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>TCU's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (24/61). They limited two-point shooting to 39% (18/46).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, TCU allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts (40%). Their opponent also shot 56% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 16.</p><h3>Can Houston Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Houston improved to 10-3 on the season with an 86-55 win over BYU on Saturday. Playing at home, they entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 33.</p><p>Houston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 49.2% (29/59). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their three-point shooting, where they hit 16 of 34 attempts (47.1%).</p> <p>The Cougars also connected on 75% of their free throws (12/16) and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 15 assists. Emanuel Sharp led the way with 18 points in 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Terrance Arceneaux added 15 points, shooting 4 of 5 from three-point range, and Trevin Knell and Mylik Wilson each chipped in 12 points, with Wilson going 5 for 5 from the field.</p><p>Despite Houston's defensive struggles, they managed to hold the opposing team to 55 points. The Cougars allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 59 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's defense gave up 16 threes on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 12/16 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their shots. Houston allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Penguins. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS 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 5:30 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>The Penguins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Pull Off A Win at PPG Paints Arena?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 14-15-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As the underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Casey Cizikas put the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal with just 8 seconds left in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, and Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, while Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributed with assists.</p> <p>Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second, with Cizikas’ goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first two goals of the game, and after closing the score to 3-2, they allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense added 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Pittsburgh evened their record at 16-16-5 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 4 goals falling short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Sidney Crosby scored the first two goals for the Penguins, with Blake Lizotte adding an empty-netter to seal the win. Christian Dvorak scored the lone goal for Montreal, cutting the Penguins' lead to 2-1 in the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals, including his fifth of the season on a power play. He scored the game’s first goal at 4:03 in the first period and added another at 1:20 in the second. Blake Lizotte sealed the game with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left.</p> <p>Pittsburgh recorded 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his third assist of the season on Lizotte’s empty-net goal, while Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson were credited with assists on Crosby’s second goal, giving Karlsson his seventh assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will aim to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p>

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