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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Trojans. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with USC being favored by -18 over Grambling State.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +18</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like Grambling State at +18.</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>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grambling State fell to New Mexico 80-58 on Thursday, November 21st. The Tigers were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Grambling State allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Grambling State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 41.8% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 7 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting 36.8% from beyond the arc, while their free-throw shooting was a mere 50% (8/16).</p> <p>Donovan Dent led the Tigers with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Tru Washington added 15 points, and P.J. Eason contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the floor.</p><p>Grambling State's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's opponent shot 38%, hitting 7 of 18 three-pointers. The Tigers also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws (65%). Grambling State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Trojans Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Trojans improved to 3-0 with an 82-68 win over San Jose State on Wednesday. Playing at home, USC was a -16.5 point favorite but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>USC led 42-35 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 40-33 to close out the game.</p><p>USC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.5% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 66.1%. The Trojans also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 88.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Josh Uduje was perfect from deep, going 5-for-5 from three and finishing with 25 points. Terrance Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo each added 20 points, with Agbo hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. USC dished out 23 assists as a team, with Matt Knowling contributing 5 assists to go along with his 12 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponents shot 64%, converting 22 of 34 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 10 of 22 shots, good for 45%. USC also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Stags and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Vermont as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 132 points.</p><h3>FAIRFIELD STAGS VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Stags Stand a Chance in Uncasville?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairfield’s season continued with a 91-66 loss to Yale on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, the Stags entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Fairfield found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 46-26 at halftime. While they managed to score 40 points in the 2nd half, they also allowed 45 points during that stretch. The game’s total points of 157 went over the pre-game line of 139.5.</p><p>Fairfield's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, and they hit 76% of their free throws, going 19-for-25 from the line.</p> <p>John Poulakidas was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 22 points on 7-for-8 shooting overall. Nick Townsend contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, adding 5 assists, while Samson Aletan chipped in 15 points, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Fairfield's defense gave up 91 points in their last game, even though they held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Stags allowed 46% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent hitting 13 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fairfield's defense saw their opponent shoot 31%, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 for 76%. Fairfield allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Catamounts Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Vermont improved to 3-1 on the season with a 75-71 win over Delaware on Saturday. The Catamounts were -6.5 favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, going over the pre-game line of 139.5.</p> <p>Vermont led 37-34 at halftime and maintained their edge in the 2nd half, outscoring Delaware 38-37 after the break.</p><p>Vermont's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 9 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16/21 from the line.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo and Izaiah Pasha each scored 20 points, with Pasha shooting 77.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Fiorillo knocked down 4 of 6 from deep. Shamir Bogues contributed 18 points, shooting 72.7%, while Cavan Reilly also added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Vermont's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, making 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, Vermont allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's defense held their opponents to 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%. Vermont allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Fairfield Stags vs Vermont Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Scarlet Knights and Owls are set to face off at 1:00 ET on CBSS. The Owls will host the game at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. Rutgers is favored by -12 in this non-conference contest against Kennesaw State. The game's over/under currently sits at 157.5 points.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +12</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Scarlet Knights?</h3><p>Rutgers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 74-63 win over Merrimack on Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights were -19.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Rutgers led 37-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 37 points while allowing 33. While they got the win, the Scarlet Knights will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Rutgers put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc (7/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a two-point shooting mark of 41.9% (18/43). At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.9% of their attempts (17/23).</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 9 of 15 shots, including 2 of 4 from three. Adam Clark added 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 10 of 19 from the field. Dylan Harper contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, Rutgers held their opponent to 63 points on 41% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets out of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, which is also 41% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rutgers gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% from deep. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts, good for 73%. Rutgers allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Kennesaw State?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Owls picked up a 84-78 home win over Abilene Christian on Wednesday, November 20th. Kennesaw State entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-40 at halftime, the Owls tightened up defensively, allowing just 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 themselves.</p><p>Kennesaw State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 63.4%. They shot 60% from two-point range and 43.8% from beyond the arc, while also hitting 80.5% of their free throws, going 33-for-41 from the line.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the way with 22 points and 4 assists, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field. Quion Williams added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Leonardo Bettiol contributed 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Jamil Miller was highly efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots for 17 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Kennesaw State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Owls allowed 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's opponent hit 7 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 43%. The Owls also sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 33 free throws, an 80% success rate.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Black Bears face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears are hosting the game at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Maine as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears -6</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Holy Cross Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross picked up a 74-72 win over New Hampshire on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Crusaders were -4.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 went over the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-34 at halftime, Holy Cross turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding New Hampshire to 31 points.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24), while their free-throw shooting lagged at 50% (10/20).</p> <p>Anthony McComb III led the team with 17 points, while Rex Sunderland contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Davide Poser and Aidan Richard each added 12 points, both shooting 4 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross's defense allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent opponents to the line 20 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Black Bears?</h3><h3>Maine Black Bears Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Maine fell 70-66 to Richmond on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs on the road, the Black Bears kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-25 at halftime, Maine allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 136 went over the pre-game O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>Maine's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.2% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they found success at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 23 attempts for 78.3%.</p> <p>Jason Roche and AJ Lopez both hit 5 of 8 from deep, finishing with 19 points each. Kellen Tynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Jonathan Beagle contributed 12 points and a team-high 8 boards.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, Maine's defense held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 made baskets on 47 attempts. Inside the arc, the Black Bears allowed 13 two-point field goals on 27 shots, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Maine's defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from three-point range. The Black Bears also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 80%. Maine gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Storm and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, St. John's is favored by -6.5 against Georgia. The over/under for the game is 150.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 11:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Red Storm Defense Show Up in Nassau?</h3><p>St. John's improved to 5-0 with an 80-55 win over Virginia on Friday. The Red Storm entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 135 went over the pre-game line of 127.5.</p> <p>St. John's took control early, leading 39-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Virginia 41-29.</p><p>St. John's put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field and hitting 41.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.7%, with a strong 59.5% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>The Red Storm dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 18 points, while Kadary Richmond and Elijah Saunders each added 12, with Richmond shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>St. John's put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 40% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 9 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. John's defense forced their opponent into a 32% shooting performance, with 9 made threes on 28 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted just 10.</p><h3>Will Georgia Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Georgia dropped to 2-3 on the season after an 80-69 home loss to Marquette on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Georgia trailed 36-35 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, being outscored 44-34. The Bulldogs will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense as they look to bounce back in their next game.</p><p>Georgia's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with a strong 55.2% shooting on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they hit 68.4% of their attempts, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, dishing out 13 assists as a team.</p> <p>David Joplin led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 11 three-pointers and shooting 52.9% overall. Blue Cain added 17 points, connecting on 5 of 10 from deep, while Tyrin Lawrence contributed 15 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Chase Ross also had a solid performance, shooting 66.7% and adding 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 29 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia's opponents made 8 of 25 shots, or 32%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 attempts, or 68%. Georgia gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Game three of the Eastern Conference Finals is set for Sunday night when the Boston Celtics visit the Miami Heat. This series has completely flipped on its head with Miami winning both games in Boston and taking complete control of this series. Below is my NBA pick for the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boston-celtics-vs-miami-heat-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3.0</p>



<p>This game will be played at Kaseya Arena at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-miami-heat"><a></a>Why Bet the Miami Heat:</h2>



<p>✅ Miami has been elite of late and have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 games.</p>



<p>✅ The Heat have won six straight games in Miami.</p>



<p>✅ Boston has covered the spread in just two of their last six games played.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boston-celtics-are-in-trouble"><a></a>Boston Celtics Are in Trouble</h2>



<p>Boston will feel they should be heading to Boston with a 2-0 series lead, but they have been shellshocked after losing both games on their home court. The Celtics won three of the four quarters in game one but were soundly beaten in the third quarter and suffered the defeat. It was not quite the same story in the second game, but Miami was dominant in one quarter to take a 2-0 series lead.</p>



<p>Game two saw both teams battle in the first quarter with Boston leading by one after 12. Miami got it going in the second half and led by four points at the half. The third quarter was all Boston as they came out of the half firing and grabbed an eight-point advantage heading into the final quarter. Miami has not put their heads down all postseason and that continued in this one as they went on a big fourth quarter run and grabbed a 111-105 victory. After winning both games on the road, the Heat will be big favorites to advance to the NBA Finals.</p>



<p>Jayson Tatum did his part as he had 34 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists in the defeat. The rest of the Celtics team struggled to do much on the night.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-miami-heat-have-that-dog-in-them">The Miami Heat Have That Dog in Them</h2>



<p>Miami has been referred to as the “Zombie Heat” and that persona fits them perfectly. Just when you think you have them where you want them, they come back to life and take the game two win. The Heat are a well coached, tough, team and they are now two wins away from advancing to the NBA Finals.</p>



<p>In the game two win, Bam Adebayo had a night with 22 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists. Jimmy Butler did a bit of everything with 27 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks on the night.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Game 3 Betting Pick - 05/21/23

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Miami Heat (6-7) will host the Dallas Mavericks (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Miami is currently favored by 3 points and has a moneyline of -146. The over/under line for this game is 221.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in the playoff picture in their respective conferences. The Mavericks are 9th in the West, while the Heat are 6th in the East. Dallas has won 4 straight games coming into this one.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -3</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-108 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 9-7 on the season after a 123-120 win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 243 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 229.</p> <p>Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22, but the Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, narrowing the gap from 81-64 to 81-77. Heading into the 4th with a 95-89 lead, the Mavericks held on despite being outscored 31-28 in the final period.</p><p>Naji Marshall's 26 points on 73.3% shooting, including 3 threes at 75%, led the Mavericks to a win over the Nuggets. P.J. Washington added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the field.</p> <p>Dallas shot 50.5% overall, hitting 10 threes at a 37% clip. Marshall scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Irving added 13 of his 19 in the same period. Washington finished strong with 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had their best quarter in the 2nd, holding the Nuggets to 22 points, but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36. Overall, they allowed 120 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Dallas sent Denver to the line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Mavericks also gave up 15 threes on 51% shooting. They finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Heat Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Miami moved to 6-7 on the season with a 106-89 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Heat, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter, Miami turned things around by winning the 2nd quarter 28-23. A key 11-0 run broke a 62-62 tie, and they dominated the 3rd quarter 35-16 before edging out the 76ers 18-17 in the 4th.</p><p>Jimmy Butler's 30-point, 10-rebound performance on 66.7% shooting led the Heat to a win over the 76ers, despite the team's overall shooting struggles. Miami shot just 41.4% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes in the game.</p> <p>Tyler Herro added 18 points, with 16 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Duncan Robinson contributed 13 points, 8 of which also came in the 3rd. Butler scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Heat's defense locked down the 76ers after the 1st quarter, allowing just 56 points over the final three quarters in their 106-89 win. Miami gave up 33 points in the 1st but tightened up, allowing 23 in the 2nd, 16 in the 3rd, and 17 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Heat held the 76ers to 41% shooting, including just 24% from three-point range, with Philadelphia hitting only 10 threes. Miami also sent the 76ers to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Heat dominated the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds, while also recording 10 steals.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Eagles and Jaguars are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with IU Indy being favored by -1.5 over Eastern Michigan.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Michigan Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 64-44 to Texas State on Monday. The Eagles were +8.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Eastern Michigan trailed 35-22 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 29. The game ended with a total of 108 points, well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Eastern Michigan struggled offensively, scoring just 44 points in their last game. Christian Henry led the way with 17 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and from three-point range, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p> <p>Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, connecting on 5 of 9 shots, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc. Tylan Pope contributed 12 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Tyrel Morgan chipped in 11 points, hitting 1 of 2 from long range.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making just 13 of 33 shots for 39%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. The opponent also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 81% of their free throws. Eastern Michigan gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can IU Indy Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 94-80 to Xavier on the road. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, IUPUI kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, the Jaguars scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>The Jaguars put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (14/28) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.</p> <p>Dayvion McKnight was perfect from three, going 4/4, while Paul Zilinskas hit 4/6 from deep. Jarvis Walker also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from long range. Alec Millender was 3/4 from three, finishing with 12 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite the IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points in their previous game, with their opponents shooting 55% from the field, connecting on 33 of 59 attempts. The Jaguars struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents went 23/41, shooting 56%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. On the boards, the Jaguars gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs IU Indy Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Celtics (-333) will look to extend their win streak to five games when they host the Timberwolves (+266) at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 ET and the game will air on NBCS.</p>

<p>Minnesota is currently 10th in the Western Conference with an 8-7 record, while Boston is 2nd in the East at 13-3. The Celtics are favored by eight points and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +8</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 3:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-124 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Minnesota Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 8-7 on the season after a 110-105 road loss to the Raptors on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points came in under the pre-game line of 226.</p> <p>After a strong 11-0 run that pushed their lead from 39-34 to 50-34, the Timberwolves seemed in control. However, they couldn’t hold on, as Toronto outscored them 33-26 in the 4th quarter to steal the win.</p><p>In their 110-105 loss to the Raptors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.2% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.3%, hitting 12 threes overall. Anthony Edwards led the way, knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% rate, finishing with 26 points, including 11 in the 3rd quarter and 10 more in the 4th.</p> <p>Julius Randle added 23 points, with 9 coming in the opening quarter, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 22 points, scoring 9 in the 2nd and 7 in the final period. Edwards also added 5 points in the 1st quarter, while Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo each chipped in 3 points in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Timberwolves couldn’t overcome a 33-point 4th quarter by the Raptors, leading to a 110-105 loss. Minnesota allowed Toronto to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves did well defending the three, holding the Raptors to 7 made threes on 30% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston improved to 13-3 on the season with a 108-96 win over the Wizards on Friday. Despite being favored by 15.5 points, the Celtics didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 204 points was well below the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Washington went on a 10-0 run early, but Boston responded by outscoring them 33-24 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to a win over the Wizards on Friday, scoring 31 points and grabbing 11 rebounds despite shooting just 40.7% from the field and 23.1% from three. As a team, Boston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 23.9% of their attempts, with 11 made threes and a 42.4% field goal percentage overall.</p> <p>Jrue Holiday and Jayson Tatum each contributed 16 points, with Tatum adding 8 assists. Tatum scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Brown added 7 in the final period. Sam Hauser also chipped in 13 points, including 6 in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Wizards to just 96 points on Friday. Boston gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up after that, allowing 24 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters and just 21 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Boston's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they held Washington to 25% shooting and just 7 made threes. The Celtics also sent the Wizards to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. Boston finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>At 3:30 ET, Penn State and Purdue will face off at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Penn State is the heavy favorite with a -28.5 point spread as they come in with an 8-1 record this season. Purdue, on the other hand, has just one win. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points for this week 12 college football matchup, which can be seen on CBS.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions -28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ross-Ade Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning this one by a score of 39 to 6</li><li>Not only do we have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -28.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Penn State Nittany Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Penn State enters Week 12 against Purdue with an 8-1 record, ranked 8th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and an 80.7% chance of making the playoff, which is the 5th highest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>The Nittany Lions are 5-1 at home and 2-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in seven games, going 7-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +17.2 points, and they are 4-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Penn State’s over/under record is 1-7, with their games averaging 45.2 points. The average over/under line this season is 49.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.</p><p>Penn State’s offense is averaging 31.2 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 36th in the nation. However, they rank 10th in our offensive power rankings. Their run game is producing 197.8 yards per game on 37.4 attempts.</p> <p>Kaytron Allen leads the team with 634 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 2,006 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 110.</p><p>Penn State’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking 6th nationally by allowing just 14 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up only 103.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 72.9 and are completing 57.2% of their passes, averaging 169.2 passing yards per game against Penn State’s secondary.</p><p></p><p>In their latest game, a 35-6 win over Washington, Penn State’s defense allowed just 6 points and 193 total yards. Washington ran the ball 33 times but gained only 74 rushing yards. Through the air, Penn State held Washington to 119 passing yards and forced one interception.</p><h3>Are The Purdue Boilermakers Going Win In At Upset At Ross-Ade Stadium</h3><p>Purdue enters Week 12 against Penn State with a 1-8 record, and they have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 109th in our power rankings and have gone 0-3 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Boilermakers have been underdogs in all six games this season, with an average scoring margin of -19.8 points per game. They are 0-6 against the spread this year.</p> <p></p><p>Purdue’s over/under record is 3-3, with their games averaging 55.8 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5 points, slightly above their average line of 49.6 points.</p><p>Heading into week 12, Purdue’s offense ranks 102nd in our power rankings, averaging just 18 points per game. Their third-down conversion rate is only 33%, and they are 112th in passing yards, with 177.1 yards per game. They are 81st in passing attempts.</p> <p>Hudson Card leads the team with 1,113 passing yards and a passer rating of 83. He has thrown eight touchdowns and five interceptions. Devin Mockobee has rushed for 612 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Jaron Tibbs has 232 receiving yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Purdue's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 37.8 points per game. In their recent 45-0 loss to Ohio State, they gave up 433 total yards, including 260 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 201 rushing yards per game against Purdue, ranking them 153rd nationally. The Boilermakers have faced the 29th fewest pass attempts in the country, but they’ve allowed 245.1 passing yards per game, ranking 127th in the nation.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

The New York Islanders were a fringy playoff team when everything shut down. From February 25 to March 10, they lost seven games in a row. They had actually lost 11 of 13 when the screeching halt of the NHL season arrived. That bad stretch is now a distant memory because the Islanders are in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

After shutting out the Flyers 4-0 to win Game 7 and advance, the Islanders took the trip from Toronto to Edmonton to take on the Lightning with a trip to the Stanley Cup on the line. The Bolts are well-rested, having disposed of the Boston Bruins in five games. The Islanders nearly squandered a 3-1 lead and lost twice in overtime before prevailing in Game 5. That is sure to be a discussed topic heading into this series.
<h3><strong><u>Series Schedule</u></strong></h3>
Game 1: Mon, Sep 7 NYI@TBL 8:00 PM ET

Game 2: Wed, Sep 9 NYI@TBL 8:00 PM ET

Game 3: Fri, Sep 11 TBL@NYI 8:00 PM ET

Game 4: Sun, Sep 13:TBL@NYI 3:00 PM ET

Game 5*: Tue, Sep 15 NYI@TBL 8:00 PM ET

Game 6*: Thu, Sep 17 TBL@NYI 8:00 PM ET

Game 7*: Sat, Sep 19 NYI@TBL 7:30 PM ET
<h3><strong><u>Series Odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></u></strong></h3>
New York Islanders +165

Tampa Bay Lightning -190
<h3><strong><u>New York</u></strong><strong><u> Islanders</u></strong></h3>
The New York Islanders were 16th in scoring chances 5-v-5 in the regular season. As much as they were celebrated for their defensive prowess with the sixth-fewest goals allowed when the regular season stopped, opponents had racked up 129 more scoring chances. The key difference was that a much higher percentage of the Islanders’ chances came in high-percentage areas. They had two more high-danger chances than their opposition.

In these playoffs, the Islanders have been stingier in terms of chances allowed and have generated a lot more of their own. In fact, they are +35 in scoring chances at 5-v-5 and have generated the most high-danger chances of any team in the postseason. They’ve generated 54 more high-danger chances.

Head coach Barry Trotz has had a lot to do with that, as the Islanders have had outstanding gameplans against the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. Have the Islanders overachieved by some of the expected metrics? Yeah, a little bit. They are +11 in 5-v-5 goal differential and xG has them at +5 or so, but the Islanders have been impressive any way you slice it.

Impressive is also a word that could be used to describe the fact that Trotz went with Thomas Greiss against the Flyers in Game 7. Greiss appeared in three games in the series and stopped 72 of 75 shots, including all of them that he faced in the decisive game. Semyon Varlamov allowed 13 goals on 129 shots in the series, so it appears as though we’ve got a goaltender change going into the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Islanders did not allow a power play goal in the series against the Flyers. Tampa Bay had a top-five power play during the regular season. That will be a big key to this series, especially if the Islanders can continue their excellent 5-v-5 play.
<h3><strong><u>Tampa</u></strong><strong><u> Bay</u></strong><strong><u> Lightning</u></strong></h3>
The Lightning were one of the best teams in the league and just knocked out the best team in the league in five games. They lost Game 1 and then ripped off four straight to send the Boston Bruins packing. Tampa Bay is +14 at 5-v-5 in the playoffs to this point, +63 in scoring chances, and +62 in high-danger chances. They generate tons of opportunities and have gotten stellar play from Victor Hedman and the tandem of Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov, who have combined for 34 points in Tampa Bay’s 13 postseason games, including the Round Robin action.

Kucherov missed some of Game 5 after an errant high stick, but appears to be good to go for when the puck drops on this round. We haven’t gotten much of a definitive update on Steven Stamkos, who was second on the Lightning in points with 66 in just 57 games, but there is hope that he, too, can return. That would elevate Tampa Bay up another notch and really strengthen their depth even further.

Andrei Vasilevskiy has quietly been terrific in the playoffs. All of the attention in the first round went to Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins of the Columbus Blue Jackets, but Vasilevskiy shined in the second round. In these playoffs, he has a .931 SV% and a 1.91 GAA. He stopped 147 of 157 in the series win over the Bruins, clearly outshining Jaroslav Halak and Daniel Vladar, who both had their issues.

Tampa’s domination of Boston 5-v-5 was a huge story. The Lightning outscored the Bruins 14-5. They were +18 in scoring chances and +18 in high-danger chances. A Bruins team that was second in scoring chances allowed and high-danger chances allowed during the regular season no less.

Tampa Bay looks scary good. Trotz has a hard task ahead of him to shut down this elite transition offense.
<h3><strong><u>Series Pick</u></strong></h3>
Tampa in 5.

We’ll give the Islanders a game here with a Gentleman’s Sweep, but Tampa is too good. They are much deeper than both the Capitals and the Flyers. Vasilevskiy is playing far better than Holtby and the Islanders were able to solve Carter Hart enough to get by in the series. What Tampa just did to the Bruins probably went unappreciated because Boston didn’t look great in the bubble, but make no mistake, that was a top team and the best defensive team in the NHL at 5-v-5 and the Lightning dominated them.

Tampa Bay and Vegas are certainly on a crash course in the Stanley Cup Final.
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