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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Gamecocks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -18 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears +18</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Mercer at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bears?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mercer fell to South Alabama 75-66 on Saturday, November 16th. The Bears were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-32 at halftime, Mercer tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 34 of their own. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Mercer's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall, but they hit 12 threes at a 37.5% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, going 10/11 for 90.9%.</p> <p>Myles Corey and Tyler Johnson were the standouts, with Corey scoring 28 points and Johnson adding 26, hitting 6 threes at 54.5%. Ahmad Robinson contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Judah Brown shot 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Mercer’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 60% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense held their opponents to 25% shooting, with 8 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 68%. Mercer gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the South Carolina Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>South Carolina dropped to 1-2 on the season after an 87-71 loss to Indiana on Saturday. The Gamecocks, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, exceeding the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>South Carolina was down 43-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as they were outscored 44-39.</p><p>South Carolina put up 71 points in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 27.6% of their threes (8/29), while connecting on 47.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 23 attempts, good for 65.2%.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the Gamecocks with 23 points, shooting 70% from the field and 75% from three (3/4). Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Mackenzie Mgbako chipped in 17 points on 62.5% shooting. Nick Pringle contributed 11 rebounds, and Jamarii Thomas dished out 4 assists.</p><p>South Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 18 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Gamecocks gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, with the other team shooting 47%. South Carolina also sent them to the line 33 times, where they hit 27 free throws, an 81% rate.</p>

Mercer Bears vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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<p>The Pistons are favored by 1 point over the Hornets in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 221 points.</p>

<p>Detroit is 7-9 overall and 6th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte is 5-9 and 12th in the East. The Hornets are currently on a 2-game losing streak.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-126 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pistons Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit’s season record dropped to 7-9 after a 122-112 home loss to the Bulls on Monday. The Pistons, who were favored by four points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the over/under line of 234.</p> <p>After falling behind 36-25 in the 1st quarter, Detroit tried to fight back, winning the 2nd quarter 32-29 and tying the 3rd at 28-28. However, a 10-0 run by Chicago in the 4th quarter, which stretched the score from 97-95 to 105-97, put the game out of reach for the Pistons.</p><p>Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points and 10 assists in their loss to the Bulls, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Malik Beasley added 21 points, connecting on 5 threes despite shooting just 35.7% from deep.</p> <p>Detroit made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.9%, with Cunningham shooting 47.1% from the field.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 122 points on 48% shooting. Detroit allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and at least 28 points in every quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 23 threes at a 50% clip. The Pistons sent Chicago to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Detroit finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 5-9 on the season after a 116-115 road loss to the Nets on Tuesday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but the loss stings nonetheless. The total score of 231 points exceeded the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>Charlotte started strong, leading 37-23 after the 1st quarter, but the Nets went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 66-63 to 76-63. The Hornets battled back to lead 87-85 going into the 4th, but Brooklyn outscored them 31-28 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Brandon Miller's 29 points and 5 threes led the Hornets in their 116-115 loss to the Nets, with Miles Bridges also hitting 5 threes and adding 21 points. Tre Mann chipped in 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets connected on 20 threes, shooting 54.1% from deep and 46.3% overall. Miller scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Mann added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets started strong, giving up just 23 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 31 points in each of the final three quarters, leading to a 116-115 loss to the Nets. Charlotte couldn’t slow down Brooklyn’s shooting, as the Nets hit 49% from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets struggled to defend the three, where the Nets connected on 18 threes at a 43% clip. Charlotte sent Brooklyn to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Hornets gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 against the Hurricanes in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hurricanes (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes moved to 14-4-0 on the season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p>

<p>Carolina took a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals to secure the win, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal, scoring four times in their 4-2 victory over the Capitals. Dmitry Orlov led the way with two goals, his third of the season, while Martin Necas added his sixth goal and picked up his 12th assist. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, also his sixth goal of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes were held scoreless on the power play and recorded 14 giveaways. After Orlov's first goal in the opening period, Necas tied the game in the second, and Orlov added his second goal shortly after.</p><p>Carolina’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals late in the first period, but they settled in after that, allowing none in the second or third. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Will New Jersey Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>New Jersey fell to 12-7-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net at 14:26. They added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their last game against Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Devils were blanked in all three periods, including the third, where they allowed three goals to the Flames.</p> <p>New Jersey struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. This marks the first time this season that the Devils have been held scoreless.</p><p>New Jersey's defense held firm through two periods, but they gave up the game's first goal at 5:34 in the third. They allowed another at 14:54 and an empty-netter at 16:45, leading to a 3-0 loss. The Devils' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Oklahoma as the -27.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like East Texas A&M at +27.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>East Texas A&M’s season continued with a tough 81-46 loss to Connecticut on Tuesday. The Lions were heavy underdogs at +37.5 going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 42-20 at halftime, East Texas A&M couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The Lions will look to regroup after this loss.</p><p>East Texas A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points on 24.6% shooting from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26.2%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.</p> <p>Camerin James led the Lions with 18 points, shooting 53.8% from the field. Solo Ball contributed 12 points, hitting 83.3% of his shots and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Texas A&M Lions struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 25 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 71% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lions allowed 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 71%. East Texas A&M gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Oklahoma Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Oklahoma improved to 3-0 with an 85-64 win over Stetson on Saturday. The Sooners were -27 point favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma took control early, leading 44-28 at halftime. They added 41 more points in the 2nd half while allowing 36 points to Stetson.</p><p>Oklahoma's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 24 attempts, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 10 shots.</p> <p>The Sooners dished out 21 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Kobe Elvis led the way with 24 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range. Abramo Canka added 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense gave up 64 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 55% on two-pointers (25/45). They also conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Oklahoma's opponent went 8/10, hitting 80% of their shots. The Sooners also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Texas A&M Lions vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</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>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>James Madison's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.</p> <p>Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite UIC's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).</p> <p>UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Hatters and Rockets game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Rockets hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on Ball. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Toledo being favored by -13 over Stetson.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +13</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Even though we have Toledo winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hatters Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stetson faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 16th, as they went on the road to take on Oklahoma. The Hatters came into the game as +27 point underdogs and ended up losing 85-64. While they didn’t get the win, they did manage to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Stetson fell behind early, trailing 44-28 at halftime. They scored 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41 points to the Sooners. The total points for the game ended up at 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Hatters put up 64 points, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They hit 57.7% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-24 from three, shooting 37.5%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 9 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Kobe Elvis led the way with 24 points and 6 assists, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Abramo Canka added 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Jalon Moore contributed 21 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field.</p><p>Stetson's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stetson's opponent hit 9 threes on 24 attempts, shooting 37%. They also went 8/10 from the free-throw line. Stetson gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Toledo Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rockets picked up an 82-67 win over the Titans on Saturday, November 16th. Playing on the road, Toledo entered the game as -11 favorites and managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Toledo led 36-35 at halftime but took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Detroit 46-32. The game’s total points of 149 fell just short of the 153-point O/U line.</p><p>Toledo put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. They connected on just 26.1% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-23, but hit 54.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Emmanuel Kuac was a standout from deep, hitting 5-of-7 threes at a 71.4% clip, finishing with 18 points. Sonny Wilson led the Rockets with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>Despite Toledo's defensive efforts, they gave up 67 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Toledo held them to 41% shooting, as they went 17 for 41 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Toledo's defense allowed 8 made threes on 17 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 9, shooting 56%. Toledo gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Toledo Rockets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Lions and Beacons are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beacons will host the game at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Valparaiso as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>LINDENWOOD LIONS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-63 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lindenwood Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions picked up a 75-74 win over the Skyhawks on Sunday, November 17th. Lindenwood was a +2 underdog going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-35 at halftime, the Lions outscored Stonehill 40-38 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the O/U line of 136.</p><p>Anias Futrell led the way for Lindenwood with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Josh Morgan added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.</p> <p>Ethan Meuser was a standout, making 4 of 5 shots, including 4 of 5 from three-point range, and finishing with 13 points and 4 assists. Lindenwood shot 40.7% from the field, including 32% from three-point range, and connected on 79.2% of their free throws, with 15 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite shooting 40% from the field, Lindenwood managed to put up 74 points in their last game. They hit 16 of their 34 two-point attempts, good for 47% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lions shot 32%, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts. They also got to the free-throw line 24 times, making 19 of those for 79%. On the boards, they gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Valparaiso Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Valparaiso fell to Cleveland State 75-67 on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game where they were -3.5 favorites. The Beacons not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 31-28 at halftime, Valparaiso allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points (142) came in under the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 19 three-point attempts for a 21.1% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. Their two-point shooting was more effective, as they connected on 52.8% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beacons were solid, making 19 of 24 attempts for a 79.2% shooting percentage. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Devon Ellis, Dylan Arnett, and Tahj Staveskie each scored 19 points, with Arnett adding 14 rebounds and shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 tries, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Valparaiso held their opponents to 4 of 19 shooting, just 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 19 for 79%. Valparaiso also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lindenwood Lions vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Flames? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Rangers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Flames winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flames on the moneyline (+136)</li><li>The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the New York Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 12-4-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different Rangers found the net, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders closed the gap to 3-2, but two third-period goals sealed the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom netted his first goal of the season.</p> <p>The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists of the season.</p><p>On defense, the Rangers will look to build off their last game, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also finished with 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Calgary?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 10-6-3 after a 4-2 road loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Calgary tied it up before Edmonton scored twice more to seal the win. The Oilers’ first goal came just 20 seconds into the game.</p><p>Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames were plagued by 22 giveaways and failed to score in the first period. Kevin Bahl picked up his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal, and Tyson Barrie recorded his first assist of the season on Mantha’s power-play goal.</p><p>The Flames' defense struggled early, conceding two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds into the game. After tying the score at 2-2, they allowed two more goals in the third period, with the first coming at the 9:50 mark and the second an empty-netter with just three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.</p>

New York Rangers vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-138) will travel to take on the Boston Celtics (+114) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 2.5 points over the Celtics, and the over/under line is set at 214 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, and it can be seen on TNT. The Knicks enter this game with a record of 47-32, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Boston is currently 62-17 and holds the top spot in the East.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-112 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knicks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are currently in 3rd place with a record of 47-32. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-17 compared to 15-15 against the West.</p>

<p>On the road, the Knicks have a record of 22-18, which is 7th-best in the East. They have won their last two road games and have an average scoring margin of +3.1 points per game.</p>

<p>New York has an ATS record of 44-34 for the season, including going 22-17 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two road games and have an average ATS scoring margin of +3.1 points per game.</p>

<p>This season, the Knicks have been favored in 45 of their 79 games and have a record of 34-11 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 28-16 ATS with an average scoring margin of +10.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Knicks defeated the Bulls by a score of 128-117. The O/U line for that game was 212.5 points. This improved New York's O/U record for the season to 33-45-1, and the over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Heading into their game against the Celtics, the Knicks are averaging 112.7 points per game this season, which is 19th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 114.3 points per game compared to 111.0 at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.0% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% from the field, which is 22nd in the league.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 10th in the NBA in made threes per game at 13.2. However, they are just 14th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Knicks defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 29.1% of their games. Currently, they are 2nd in the NBA at 108.1 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Knicks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.3% from downtown.</p><h3>Can Boston Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>As the Celtics look to extend their home winning streak to 14 games, they come into today's game as 2.5-point underdogs. In their last two games as underdogs, they have failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have been the underdog in just four of their games, going 2-2 straight-up and 2-2 against the spread. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -2.8 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Celtics lost to the Bucks by a score of 104-91. The combined scoring in the game was well below the O/U line of 230.5.</p>

<p>Boston's ATS record for the season is 40-36, including a 21-16 record at home. At home, the Celtics have an average scoring differential of +15.5 points per game.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 40-38-1, with an average combined scoring total of 229.4 points per game. Today's O/U line of 214 is lower than all of their previous games this season.</p>

<p>The Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 62-17. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 39-10 and 23-7 against the West.</p><p>At home, the Celtics are the 2nd highest scoring team in the NBA at 123.1 points per game. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in scoring at 120.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Boston is 20th in the NBA.</p>

<p>The Celtics are the top team in the NBA in true shooting percentage. They are also 8th in field goal percentage overall. When it comes to three-point shooting, Boston leads the league in both attempts and makes (16.5 made per game).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 73.4% of their games. In terms of assists, Boston is 14th in the league. When it comes to offensive rebounds, they are 14th in the NBA.</p><p>Boston's defense has been playing well, ranking 5th in the NBA with 109.1 points allowed per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.0% while allowing 34.8% from downtown.</p>

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