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<p>The 2021-22 college basketball season brings plenty of interesting matchups Thursday, February 24, including the Pac-12 Conference battle from Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon, so here’s the best USC vs. Oregon State betting pick.</p>



<p>The Trojans take on the Beavers for the second time this term. USC beat Oregon State 81-71 on January 13, failing to cover a huge 14.5-point spread on the home court. The Trojans are 11-point road favorites this time around, while the totals sit at 139.0 points on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">Bet US Sportsbook</a>. </p>



<h2 id="h-usc-won-six-of-its-last-seven-games">USC won six of its last seven games          </h2>



<p>The USC Trojans (23-4; 13-14 ATS) extended their winning streak to four games last Sunday. They barely outlasted Washington State 62-60 as 7-point home favorites. It was their sixth victory in the last seven outings and ninth in the previous 11, but the Trojans have gone only 2-6 ATS over their last eight outings at any location.</p>



<p>USC erased an 8-point second-half deficit against the Cougars, while junior guard Boogie Ellis hit a game-winning jumper with 0.2 seconds left on the clock. Ellis finished with 21 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field. Senior guard Drew Peterson had 17 points, while junior forward Isaiah Mobley posted a line of eight points, nine boards, four assists, and a couple of blocks and steals.</p>



<p>The Trojans improved to 12-4 in conference play to tie the UCLA Bruins for the second seed. USC is No. 16 in the AP Top 25 Poll, No. 24 in the NCAA NET Rankings, and No. 27 in the KenPom rankings.</p>



<h2>Oregon State lost 12 in a row          </h2>



<p>The Oregon State Beavers fell to 3-22 straight up and 6-18-1 on the season following a heavy 73-53 defeat at Arizona State this past Saturday. It was another embarrassment for the Beavers, who turned the ball over 19 times and made only two of their 19 attempts from deep.</p>



<p>Now, the Beavers are riding a 12-game losing streak. They’ve covered the spread only once in their last ten showings. At least, the Beavers have won one of their 15 games in the conference play thus far.</p>



<p>Oregon State is No. 249 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 235 in the KenPom rankings, which tells a lot about the Beavers’ performance. Wayne Tinkle’s boys are on the pace for the worst winning percentage in program history. Back in 1995-96, Oregon State went 4-23 (.148).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>USC:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight games on the road</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oregon State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-8-1 ATS in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2>USC vs. Oregon State Pick</h2>



<p>Six of the Beavers’ last eight losses have come by 11 or more points, so it’s tough to back them in this matchup even though the Trojans have struggled to cover lately. Interestingly, Oregon State lost at USC by ten points in their first meeting of the season despite making 52.9% of its triples, as the Trojans outscored the Beavers 44-29 in the second half.</p>



<p>The Beavers’ defense has been struggling all season long. Oregon State allows a whopping 109.8 points per 100 possessions (299<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 46.9% shooting from the field (340<sup>th</sup>), so USC’s offense should be a key factor. Keep your eyes on Chevez Goodwin, who posted a 20-point, 12-rebounds double-double in that 81-71 win over the Beavers in January.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take USC -11.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The under is 6-3 in USC’s last nine outings. On the other side, three of Oregon State’s last five contests have gone under the total, but the over is 13-4-1 in the Beavers’ previous 18 outings.</p>



<p>I’ve mentioned how bad the Beavers’ D has been thus far. USC, on the flip side, is a top-50 team in the country in both offensive and defensive efficiency. The Trojans should surpass a 70-point mark in this game, but the Beavers’ offense could be a problem. Oregon State has scored more than 65 points only once in its past eight games. I lean the under because both teams average just under 67.0 possessions per 40 minutes.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 139.0 points at -110&nbsp;</strong></p>

USC vs. Oregon State Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/24/22

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<p>The 2021-22 college basketball season continues Saturday, December 11, 2021, with the marquee matchup at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa where the No. 14 Houston Cougars face off against the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide.</p>



<p>The Cougars meet the Tide for the first time since 1979. Houston aims for its third straight win over Alabama, opening as a small road underdog on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, so let’s see what’s the best Cougars vs. Crimson Tide betting pick.</p>



<h2>Houston continues to torture its rivals</h2>



<p>The Houston Cougars (8-1; 6-3 ATS) are coming off a 77-45 dismantling of Alcorn State this past Monday. It was their fourth win in a row, though the Cougars failed to cover a massive 33.5-point spread on the home court.</p>



<p>Houston has won its last four games by an average margin of a whopping 42.2 points. Last week, the Cougars hammered Bryant 111-44 as 23-point home favorites, making 62.0% of their field goals and 43.5% of their 3-pointers. Senior guard Kyler Edwards posted a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore G Tramon Mark added 22 points off the bench.</p>



<p>The Cougars score 114.3 points per 100 possessions (12<sup>th</sup> in the country) on 49.6% shooting from the field (16<sup>th</sup>) and 38.4% from beyond the arc (38<sup>th</sup>). They are one of the best defensive teams in the nation and surrender only 87.5 points per 100 possessions (2<sup>nd</sup>) on 35.7% shooting from the field (8<sup>th</sup>) and 27.6% from downtown (33<sup>rd</sup>).</p>



<h2>Alabama stunned Gonzaga for its third straight win</h2>



<p>The Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS on the season following a huge 91-82 victory over Gonzaga this past Saturday. Playing as 9.5-point underdogs at the neutral site at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the Tide outplayed the Zags and extended their win streak to three games.</p>



<p>Alabama went 16-for-22 from the charity stripe, while Gonzaga missed 12 of its 25 free-throw attempts. The Tide took their chances and junior guard Jaden Shackelford led the way with 28 points on 10-for-16 shooting from the field and 6-for-8 from downtown.</p>



<p>Shackelford has been terrific so far this season, averaging 19.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest. The Tide score 114.5 points per 100 possessions (10<sup>th</sup> in the nation) on 47.7% shooting from the field (57<sup>th</sup>) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (135<sup>th</sup>). They are 23<sup>rd</sup> in the country in points allowed per 100 possessions (91.4) and 26<sup>th</sup> in the opponent 3-point percentage (27.0%).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Houston:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight games overall</li><li>11-4 ATS in the last 15 games as underdogs&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Alabama:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4-1 ATS in the last six games against the American Athletic Conference&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-houston-vs-alabama-pick">Houston vs. Alabama Pick</h2>



<p>The Crimson Tide showed their strength with a nine-point win over the Zags, but the clash against Houston will be different. Both Alabama and Gonzaga love to play at a fast pace, averaging 72.9 possessions per 40 minutes each, while the Cougars register 67.0 possessions per 40 minutes.</p>



<p>Houston possesses great depth and matchup with Alabama well. The Cougars are capable of slowing down things, while their defense could easily make the difference down the stretch. Neither of these two teams shoots well from the free-throw line, so we should see a proper thriller that could easily go either way.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Houston&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The Cougars have to make this game ugly and slow down the tempo. They’ll insist on a physical play, so I’m going with the under. Ten of Houston’s last 15 games against the Southeastern Conference have gone under the total. The Cougars have allowed more than 58 points only once in their last eight outings.</p>



<p>Alabama will look to speed up things, but the hosts have to be careful and avoid turnovers. The Tide will have to execute their offense at the highest level to get this game over the total.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Houston vs. Alabama Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/11/21

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Pacers will host the Pistons in a Central Division showdown. Indiana is currently favored by 6 points and has won three straight games. The over/under line for the game is set at 231.5.</p>

<p>Detroit is 8-12 on the season and 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are 9-10 and sit 7th in the East. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on FDSI.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-105 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 46.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Pistons Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>The Pistons dropped to 8-12 on the season after a 131-111 road loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Detroit entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 242 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit led 35-34 after the 1st quarter, but Memphis took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 39-38 to 48-39. The Grizzlies dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Pistons 37-18, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, winning the quarter 33-24. Detroit finished strong in the 4th, outscoring Memphis 34-27, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 69.2% from the field in their loss to the Grizzlies. Simone Fontecchio added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, and Jaden Ivey contributed 17 points, also connecting on 3 threes at 60%.</p> <p>Detroit made 13 threes, shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc and 47.1% overall. Sasser scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and another 9 in the 4th, while Ron Holland added 11 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 131 points on 54% shooting. Detroit allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with Memphis scoring 33 in the 3rd before the Pistons tightened up in the 4th, allowing 27 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. Detroit sent Memphis to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Pistons finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Indiana Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Pacers moved to 9-10 on the season with a 121-114 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Indiana was favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 235 points went over the line of 231.5.</p> <p>Indiana turned the game around with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 86-82 to 97-82. They outscored Portland 36-25 in the 3rd quarter, and while the Blazers edged the Pacers 29-25 in the 4th, Indiana’s lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 29 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 60% from the field. Tyrese Haliburton added 28 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>As a team, Indiana connected on 13 threes, shooting 40.6% from deep and 48.9% overall. Haliburton scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Mathurin added 13 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 114 points, the Pacers' defense tightened up in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 25 points to help secure the win over the Trail Blazers. Indiana gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in both the 2nd and 4th.</p> <p>The Pacers sent Portland to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Indiana also recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks in the game.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Seahawks face off at 4:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks are hosting the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. Sam Houston is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against UNCW. The over/under for the game is set at 151 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCW Seahawks +1</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Sam Houston Stun the Crowd at Trask Coliseum?</h3><h3>Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Sam Houston fell to Appalachian State 66-63 on Wednesday, November 27th. The Bearkats were -6.5 point favorites going into the game but not only lost straight up, they also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Sam Houston led 33-30 at halftime but were outscored 36-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 129, under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Sam Houston struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of their 14 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 1 of 8 from three-point range. Dior Conners added 19 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep, while Myles Tate contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from long distance.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 29%, hitting 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Sam Houston also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 77%. The Bearkats gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Seahawks Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCW fell to Colgate 72-59 on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they were -8 favorites. The Seahawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-29 at halftime, UNCW scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s combined points of 131 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks struggled offensively, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed to score only 59 points.</p> <p>Parker Jones and Brady Cummins each contributed 17 points, with Jones adding 9 rebounds and shooting 63.6% from the field. Cummins hit 60% of his threes, going 3-for-5 from deep.</p><p>UNCW's defense held their opponent to 72 points, with a strong effort in limiting shooting efficiency. They allowed just 34% shooting from the field, as the opposing team made 21 of their 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UNCW's defense gave up 14 two-pointers on 37 attempts, a 37% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. The opponent also went 10/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 66%.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

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<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Gophers versus the Demon Deacons? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 130 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -2.5 against Minnesota in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 1:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Gophers Pull Off a Win at Lake Buena Vista?</h3><p>Minnesota dropped a close one at home to Wichita State on Thursday, losing 68-66. The Golden Gophers were +2 point underdogs going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Minnesota trailed 25-24 at halftime but outscored the Shockers 33-32 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 134 fell just short of the O/U line of 138.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 23 attempts for a 13% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 57.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Harlond Beverly led the way with 16 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Lu'Cye Patterson added 14 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 30% overall and 20% from deep. Femi Odukale contributed 13 points and 8 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, Minnesota held their opponent to 68 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 42 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Golden Gophers were effective in defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 13%, hitting only 3 of 23 attempts. Minnesota also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 9, shooting 52%.</p><h3>Will the Wake Forest Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Florida on Thursday. The Demon Deacons were +8 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which was under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest trailed 32-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 43 points while scoring just 30. They'll need to tighten up defensively and find more offensive consistency moving forward.</p><p>Wake Forest struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 3 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 15% from beyond the arc. They did manage to connect on 86.7% of their free throws, making 13 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 21 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 30.8% from three-point range. Alijah Martin added 16 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 40% from deep. Tre'Von Spillers contributed 14 points and a team-high 13 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 31 shooting, which is 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 27, or 29%. Wake Forest also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 77%. Wake Forest allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Wildcats are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. The Wildcats will host the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Arizona as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can West Virginia Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers fell 79-70 to Louisville on Thursday, November 28th. West Virginia was a +4 underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 151.</p> 

<p>West Virginia led 28-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, allowing 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34.</p><p>West Virginia put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they hit 75% of their free throws, going 9-for-12 from the line.</p> <p>Chucky Hepburn led the way with 32 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Javon Small contributed 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. The Mountaineers finished with 11 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>West Virginia's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia's opponent hit 9 of 26 threes, shooting 34%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, or 75%. West Virginia gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Arizona dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 82-77 loss to Oklahoma on Thursday. The Wildcats were -7.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 159, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>Arizona trailed 36-30 at halftime but put up 47 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 46 points after the break, preventing a comeback.</p><p>Arizona scored 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range (5/19). Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts (23/46). The Wildcats were strong from the free-throw line, making 16 of 19 attempts for an 84.2% success rate, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led Arizona with 26 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jalon Moore contributed 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from deep (2/3). Caleb Love added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Duke Miles was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and shooting 80% overall (4/5).</p><p>Arizona's defense gave up 82 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 28 of their 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 23 of 46 shots for 50%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Arizona held their opponent to 5/19 shooting, or 26%. The other team also went 16/19 from the free-throw line, an 84% mark. Arizona allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Arizona Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Sooners face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN. The Sooners are hosting the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Louisville comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +3</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cardinals Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Louisville picked up a 79-70 win over West Virginia on Thursday, November 28th, at home. The Cardinals were -4 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the nine-point victory. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>After trailing 28-24 at halftime, Louisville turned things around in the second half, scoring 38 points while holding West Virginia to 34 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cardinals put up 79 points, shooting 42.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong 58.6% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 25% on 7 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Louisville made 24 free throws at a 72.7% rate and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Chucky Hepburn led the way with 32 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Javon Small added 26 points and 7 assists, connecting on 4 of 9 threes.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 17/33 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisville's defense saw the opponent hit 9 of 26 attempts, good for 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 shots, a 75% success rate. Louisville allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oklahoma pulled off an impressive 82-77 win over Arizona on Thursday, November 28th. The Sooners were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma led 36-30 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 47. The combined points for the game were 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 41.4% of their threes, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, going 20-for-21 for a 95.2% success rate.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 26 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Jalon Moore added 24 points, connecting on 2-of-3 from deep. The Sooners also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the win.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 28 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oklahoma's defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 84%. Oklahoma allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>A potential NLCS preview is set for Monday night when the New York Mets (10-6, 6-4 away) visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (8-8, 5-4 home). New York enters this game having won four straight games, while the Dodgers are alternating wins and losses. Below is my MLB pick for the Mets vs Dodgers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-york-mets-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-betting-pick">New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: New York Mets +142</p>



<p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-new-york-mets"><a></a>Why Bet the New York Mets:</h2>



<p>✅ New York has been playing well and have won five of their last six games played.</p>



<p>✅ Against Los Angeles, the Mets have won four of their last five meetings.</p>



<p>✅ The Dodgers have struggled over the last 10 days having lost six of their last nine games played.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-york-mets-looking-to-ride-this-wave"><a></a>New York Mets Looking to Ride This Wave</h2>



<p>New York started their West Coast road trip with a three-game sweep of the lowly Athletics. Oakland may be the worst team in the majors this season, so leaving with a sweep was almost expected by New York fans. The Mets got the series started with a 17-6 drubbing before winning 3-2 in Saturday and 4-3 in extras on Sunday.</p>



<p>David Peterson is grabbing the ball for the fourth time and he’s looking to get it going as he currently has a 4.91 ERA and 1.84 WHIP.</p>



<p>The Mets have been balanced at the dish this season as Brandon Nimmo has a team high .286 batting average, Pete Alonso has mashed eight home runs, and Francisco Lindor has knocked in a team leading 16 RBIs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-los-angeles-dodgers-need-to-get-it-going">The Los Angeles Dodgers Need to Get it Going</h2>



<p>Los Angeles hosted the Chicago Cubs and, surprisingly, lost the three-game series. This series got started with an 8-2 Cubs win on Friday and ended with a 3-2 Cubs win on Sunday. The Dodgers were able to avoid the sweep with a 2-1 win in Saturday’s game.</p>



<p>Dustin May will take the mound for the fourth time this season and has been impressive with his 1.47 ERA and 0.76 WHIP.</p>



<p>Max Muncy is having a nice start to the season as he leads the Dodgers with six home runs and 14 RBIs. Freddie Freeman leads the team with a .302 batting average.</p>

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