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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Texans and Bears. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bears at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and Baylor is favored by -29.5 at home against Tarleton State.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears -29.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Baylor pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -29.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Texans Stand a Chance in Waco?</h3><p>Tarleton State’s recent game against Florida State didn’t go as planned, as the Texans fell 72-52 on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing on the road, they entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 145-point O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Tarleton State struggled in the second half, managing just 24 points while allowing 39 to the Seminoles.</p><p>Tarleton State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points on 31.1% shooting from the field. They hit only 4 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 26.7%, and their effective field goal percentage was 35.6%.</p> <p>Chris Mpaka led the Texans with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Bubu Benjamin and Matt Krass each added 11 points. Krass connected on 3 of 5 threes, while Benjamin missed all 3 of his attempts from deep.</p><p>Despite Tarleton State's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. The Texans struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opponent converted 64% of their attempts, going 18/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tarleton State held the opposition to just 4/21 shooting, a 19% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 24 free throws, shooting 63%. The Texans also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Baylor Bears Recent Game</h3> 
<p>The Bears cruised to a 104-67 win over Sam Houston on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, Baylor entered the game as 16-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 
<p>Baylor took control early, leading 54-37 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Sam Houston to 30.</p><p>Baylor's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 104 points while shooting 58.6% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71.1% of their two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 68.6% overall.</p> <p>The Bears also connected on 43.8% of their threes, with 14 makes from deep. They dished out 30 assists as a team, with Jayden Nunn and Lamar Wilkerson each scoring 19 points, and VJ Edgecombe contributing 7 assists and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Baylor’s defensive efforts, they allowed 67 points, with the opposition shooting 58% from the field. Baylor’s defense struggled to contain two-point shots, as the other team connected on 27 of 38 attempts, a 71% success rate.</p> <p>The Bears also gave up 14 threes on 32 attempts, with the opponent shooting 43% from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, Baylor sent the other team to the stripe 11 times, where they made 8, shooting 72%. Baylor also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 8:15 ET, the Jets and Browns square off at Cleveland Browns Stadium in a week 17 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to AMZN with the game being played on Thursday, December 28th. h</p><h3>NEW YORK JETS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Jets +7</p><p>This game will be played at Cleveland Browns Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK JETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 21-17 in favor of the Browns.</li><li>Our projections have Joe Flacco finishing with 221.975 passing yards on 18.246/31.921 passing.</li><li>The Browns are projected to finish with 308 yards of offense compared to the 280 yards for the Jets.</li></ul><h3>Can The Jets Secure a Win at Cleveland?</h3><p>As they prepare to face the Browns, the Jets hold a 6-9 record. Within the AFC-East, they currently sit in 3rd place and are 13th place in the AFC. When it comes to the spread, the Jets have a 5-9-1 record. Heading into week 17, their scoring margin is at -5.6 (per game).</p><p>Coming into week 17, the Jets offense is 27th in the league at 15.4 points per contest. Heading into week 17, New York ranks 10th in passing attempts and is averaging 4.8 yards per attempt (18). With 173.1 passing yards per game, they hold the 31st spot in the league.</p><p>The Jets have been running the ball an average of 21.7 times per game and currently hold the 27th spot in the league in rushing yards. Their average yards per rushing attempt is 4.</p><p>In terms of yards allowed, the Jets are 3rd in the league while giving up 294.8 yards per contest. New York's defense has allowed 21 points per game, placing them 14th in the NFL.</p><h3>Will Cleveland Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Browns are 2nd in the AFC-North on a record of 10-5. When comparing their mark to other teams in the AFC, they are 5th. So far, they have gone 7-1 at home and 3-4 on the road. The current scoring margin for the Browns' is +2.3, and this has contributed to their ATS record of 9-5-1.</p><p>So far this season, the Browns have actually been a better offensive unit on the road, averaging 25.9 PPG on the road compared to 20.5 points at home. Overall, they are 10th in the NFL in scoring. This season, the Cleveland's passing offense is 3rd in passing attempts. Their average of 216.8 passing yards per contest, has them 20th in the NFL.</p><p>At 119.1 rushing yards per game, the Browns are currently ranked 11th in the NFL. In terms of attempts, they are carrying the ball an average of 31.1 time per game which is 4th.</p><p>In terms of turnovers, the Cleveland defense has 25 takeaways, which is 2nd in the NFL. Overall, they are giving up 20.7 points per game and 260.3 yards.</p>

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