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<p>ESPN is handling the television broadcast as the Memphis Tigers and West Virginia Mountaineers face off in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET from Toyota Stadium in Frisco on Tuesday, December 17th. This is a neutral-site matchup, and Memphis comes in with a 10-2 record, while West Virginia is 6-6. The Tigers are the slight -1.5-point favorites on the road. The over/under line is at 56.5 points at this time.</p>
<h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Stadium at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the West Virginia Mountaineers winning this one by a score of 30 to 29</li><li>Not only do we have the West Virginia Mountaineers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Memphis Tigers Pick Up A Win At Toyota Stadium?</h3><p>Memphis enters their Week 1 game against West Virginia with a 10-2 record. They are undefeated at home (6-0) but have gone 3-2 on the road. The Tigers have been favored in nine of their twelve games this season, posting a 7-2 record as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Memphis has an even 5-5-1 record against the spread, with a +12.4 average scoring margin. They are 3-5-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 as the underdog, while their road ATS record stands at 3-2.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Memphis games have averaged 57.9 points, with their average over/under line at 57.5 points. Their over/under record for the season is 6-5.</p><p>Heading into week 1, Memphis ranks 16th in points per game, averaging 35.2, and they are also 16th in passing attempts per game, with 37.8. They are 14th in completions, averaging 24.3 per game, and they are 26th in passing yards, with 268.5 per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 45.2%, ranking 22nd. Overall, we have them 46th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Seth Henigan leads the Tigers’ passing attack with 3,208 yards and a passer rating of 96. He has thrown 23 touchdowns and six interceptions, completing 64.5% of his passes. On the ground, Mario Anderson Jr. has rushed for 1,292 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Roc Taylor has 834 receiving yards on 61 catches but has only two touchdowns.</p><p>Memphis' defense has been strong against the run, ranking 17th nationally, allowing just 106.1 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Tulane, they gave up 115 rushing yards on 29 attempts and forced an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 251.7 passing yards per game against Memphis, with a 59.6% completion rate. Against Tulane, Memphis allowed 209 passing yards and two touchdowns but still managed to secure a 34-24 victory.</p><h3>Can The West Virginia Mountaineers Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>West Virginia enters their Week 1 game against Memphis with a 6-6 record. They’ve gone 2-4 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Mountaineers have been favored in just two of their 12 games, going 1-1 as the favorite and 4-5 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -2.6 points per game, and they have a 5-6 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>West Virginia’s over/under record stands at 7-4, with their games averaging 59.6 points. The average over/under line for their games has been 57.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 56.5 points.</p> <p></p><p>At home, West Virginia is 1-0 against the spread as the favorite and 1-4 as the underdog. On the road, they’ve gone 3-2 ATS, with a 3-1 record as the underdog and 0-1 as the favorite.</p><p>West Virginia’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 23rd in rushing attempts per game and averaging 197 yards on the ground, placing them 26th nationally. Jahiem White leads the team with 817 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Heading into week 1, the Mountaineers are 47th in scoring, with 28.5 points per game, and they are ranked 35th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Quarterback Garrett Greene has thrown for 1,972 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 79. West Virginia is 94th in passing yards per game, averaging 200.5 yards. Hudson Clement, their leading receiver, has 575 yards and three touchdowns on 40 receptions.</p><p>West Virginia's defense struggled in their recent game against Texas Tech, giving up 52 points in a 52-15 loss. They allowed 568 total yards, including 359 passing yards and 209 rushing yards, while forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, West Virginia is allowing 31.1 points per game. Opponents are averaging 268.9 passing yards per game and 144.1 rushing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 63.4% of their passes against West Virginia’s defense.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Tigers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grambling State as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Grambling State winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Delaware State as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 2-6 on the season with a 71-59 win over NJIT on Wednesday. The Hornets, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>They led 36-30 at halftime and held NJIT to 29 points in the second half while scoring 35 themselves. The game’s total points (130) fell under the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 5 of 13 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% from three-point range, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 21.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 52.4% overall. Tim Moore Jr. added 20 points, shooting 50% from the field. The Hornets grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>Delaware State's defense held their opponent to just 59 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 26 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 21 two-point baskets on 54 tries, also at a 38% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hornets allowed 5 made threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. Delaware State gave up 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Tigers?</h3><p>Grambling State’s struggles continued on Monday as they fell to Southeastern Louisiana, 75-65, dropping their season record to 0-7. The Tigers were -3 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Grambling State showed some fight by outscoring the Lions 36-35 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure their first win of the season.</p><p>Grambling State's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Kam Burton added 18 points, hitting 6 of 10 from the field and 6 of 10 from three. The Tigers managed just 1 offensive rebound but dished out 14 assists, with Jakevion Buckley contributing 7 assists and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Grambling State gave up 75 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers' defense saw 34 two-point attempts, with 16 finding the mark for a 47% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%. On the glass, the Tigers gave up just 1 offensive rebound.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Grambling State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Commodores and Razorbacks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Razorbacks will host the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -6 to win at home against Vanderbilt.</p><h3>VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Despite a 9-22 record, Vanderbilt has been the underdog in 23 of their 31 games this season, going 4-19 in those matchups. The Commodores' record on the road this season is just 1-10, and their average scoring margin in those games is -14.0.</p>

<p>In their last game, Vanderbilt defeated Florida by a score of 79-78. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Commodores have gone just 1-9.</p><p>Against the spread, Vanderbilt has gone 14-16-1 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 5-5-1. As the underdog, the Commodores have gone 11-11-1 vs. the spread. Over their last three road games, Vandy is 3-0 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Vanderbilt games is 11-20. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.3 and their games have had an average of 142.8 points. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Vanderbilt's offense scored 79 points against Florida. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.5%, and they went 19/20 from the free-throw line. Ezra Manjon is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.2 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Tyrin Lawrence brings a PPG average of 14.1 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Vanderbilt defense is giving up an average of 75.4 points per contest. The Vanderbilt defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 78 points and allowed Florida to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Are the Razorbacks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Arkansas has been much better at home this season, going 13-6 compared to 2-9 on the road. As a result, they have a point differential of +2.8 at home compared to -9.7 on the road.</p>

<p>On the season, Arkansas has been favored in 14 games and has gone 11-3 in those contests. Their overall record is 15-16, and they are 6-11 in Southeastern Conference play.</p><p>Arkansas has an ATS record of 12-18 this season, going 8-11 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Razorbacks are 4-6 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Arkansas games is 22-8. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (150.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 189 points.</p><p>Arkansas' offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 94 points against LSU. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60.8% and made 27/33 free throws. The team's top scorer is Tramon Mark, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16.7, while Khalif Battle also maintains a PPG average of 14.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>Facing Vanderbilt, Arkansas aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 79.6 points allowed per game (326th). In today's game, the Arkansas defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 83 points.</p>

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 2nd ranked Celtics (-591) will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls (+436). Boston is favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is 243.5.</p>

<p>Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and has won 3 straight games. The Celtics are 21-6 and sit atop the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have A Chance at United Center?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 21-6 on the season after a 117-108 loss to the Bulls on Thursday. Boston, who were -14.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points was well under the 240.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston led 86-82 going into the 4th quarter, but the Bulls went on a decisive 12-0 run after the score was tied at 90-90, taking a 102-90 lead and closing out the game strong, outscoring the Celtics 35-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their 117-108 loss to the Bulls, the Celtics shot just 39.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Jayson Tatum led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 19, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter. Tatum also had 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The Celtics held the Bulls to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 33 and 35 points, respectively, in a 117-108 loss. Boston allowed Chicago to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Boston allowed 19 three-pointers on 36% shooting and sent the Bulls to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Celtics finished with 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Chicago Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 13-15 on the season with a 117-108 win over the Celtics on Thursday. Chicago, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 225, falling short of the 240.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago went on a decisive 12-0 run in the 4th quarter, breaking a 90-90 tie and taking a 102-90 lead. They outscored Boston 35-22 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls to a win over the Celtics with 36 points, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% rate. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 57.9% from the field. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bulls made 19 threes, shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. LaVine scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 in the 4th, while Dosunmu also added 9 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls gave up 108 points but held the Celtics to just 22 points in the 4th quarter, helping secure the win. Chicago allowed 32 points in the 2nd quarter but limited Boston to 25 points in the 1st. Overall, the Bulls held the Celtics to 39% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls allowed 14 threes but held Boston to 25% shooting from deep. The Celtics also went 18/21 from the free-throw line. Chicago recorded 45 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Volunteers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152 points, and Tennessee is favored by -13.5 to win at home against LSU.</p><h3>LSU TIGERS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LSU Tigers +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like LSU at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will LSU Win on the Road?</h3><p>LSU will be the underdog in this game, as they have a record of 2-7 as the underdog this season. They have gone 12-9 overall and 4-4 in Southeastern Conference play. On the road, the Tigers have gone just 2-5 this season, and they have lost their last three games away from home.</p>

<p>Most recently, LSU defeated Arkansas by a score of 95-74. Their average scoring margin at home is +11.6 points per game, while it is -7.3 points per game on the road. So far, the Tigers have been favored in 12 of their 21 games, going 10-2 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, LSU has gone 3-6 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 3-4. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of 3-7. In their last three road games, LSU is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for LSU games is 11-10, and today's line of 152 is higher than the average OU line in their games (147). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 166 points.</p><p>In their latest game, LSU offense put up 95 points against Arkansas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.7% and made 12 threes. The LSU offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>On defense, LSU is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.4 threes per game vs. Tennessee. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.1%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Tennessee?</h3><p>At home this season, Tennessee is 11-1, and they come into this game with an average scoring margin of +19.2 points per game. On the year, the Volunteers are 15-2 when favored, and they have won 15 of their last 17 games. So far, they have gone 6-2 in Southeastern Conference play, and their overall record is 16-5.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Tennessee has gone 9-1, and they are coming off a 103-92 win over Kentucky. In their last five games at home, the Volunteers have gone 4-1, and their record over the last three games at home is 2-1. So far, they have gone 10-3 in non-conference action, and their road record is 5-4.</p><p>Against the spread, Tennessee has gone 9-11-1 this season. At home, the Volunteers are 6-5-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Tennessee is 4-6 vs. the spread. When looking at their last 3 home games, the Volunteers have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in Tennessee's games this season (143). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and in their last five games, the OU record is 2-3. This year, the over/under mark in their games is 12-9.</p><p>Tennessee's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 103 points vs. Kentucky. Overall, they hit 48.6% of their shots from the field and went 19/26 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Volunteers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 204th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 213rd in terms of percentage and 80th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Tennessee defense is giving up an average of 67.1 points per contest. Against Kentucky in their most recent game, the Tennessee defense gave up a total of 92 points while allowing Kentucky to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

LSU Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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Happy March! Despite all the fuss over teenagers and 20somethings the NBA continues to get better and better. The Lakers and Clippers gave us a taste of what to expect in the Western Conference finals. Giannis is out a few games with a knee sprain. Will the Bucks shut him down for the rest of the regular season? The Heat, Raptors, and the Celtics are preparing for the playoffs and the Pacers &amp; 76ers have about six weeks to get healthy and find an identity if they want to meet their preseason expectations. Meanwhile the Grizzlies are watching their lead for the eighth seed tighten as the Pelicans look terrifying and the Kings, yes, the Sacramento Kings, are playing great basketball. As Kevin Garnett said, “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!”, but for now, here’s some data and thoughts on the week to come. Below you’ll find each team’s pace and net ratings (total, home, &amp; away) for the season in total, the last ten games, and then my own ratings. Pace shows us how many possessions are averaged per 48 minutes and net rating shows us the difference in offensive &amp; defensive efficiency for each team. The season totals give a larger sample size, last 10 games a look at current form, and finally are Noops’s Numbers, my own view of things. I take the first 2 sets of data along with other cuts of time, other points of data, and adjustments for opponents faced. Without further ado, here’s my ranking of teams for the upcoming week:

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To be clear, these are specifically how I’m ranking teams for the next week. The NBA season is long and always changing so it’s important to make adjustments regularly. This is a reference tool you can use throughout the week to value teams. The arrows help us see which teams are trending above or below their season averages. I look for discrepancies in lines and my rankings. For example, if the Houston Rockets were visiting the Los Angeles Lakers season long data would set the Lakers as favorites, but I would love to take the Rockets in that spot. On to the week ahead:

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong></span>

Everyone, even me, has been talking about the Pelicans and Kings. Will Zion be able to lead New Orleans to even one win in the first round? Can the Kings complete the miracle playoff run to end the longest active playoff drought? Screw all that. The Grizzlies have a four game lead on the final playoff spot and Jaren Jackson Jr. &amp; Branbon Clarke should be back this week. On top of the improving roster, Memphis has been playing good ball after bad five game losing streak which makes the L10 data little murky. The lost to the Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Rockets, and Kings again before beating the Lakers, then going 2-1 on a three game roadie against Atlanta, Brooklyn, and Dallas finishing up the week with a second victory over the Hawks. They are beating the teams they should soundly and losing to some of the league’s best teams and the Kings. I think we have a chance to buy low here. The host Orlando Tuesday and then visit Portland and Utah to finish a short week. I’m going to be looking to bet the Grizzlies in all three games, especially if both Jackson Jr. &amp; Clarke return.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Toronto Raptors</strong></span>

The Raptors have overachieved all season in my opinion and I think things are starting to cool off just a little bit. They’re still winning games, but the margins are shrinking and a loss at home to Charlotte is embarrassing. Some injuries are starting to creep in again and Lowry looks like he’s feeling the 36 minutes a night for 51 games. Toronto is 5-4 in their last nine games after winning almost 75% of their games to start the year. Now could be the time to start fading the Raptors, but they have a bizarre schedule this week. They visit Utah Monday night and then don’t play until Saturday when they host the Pistons. I’m betting on the Jazz Monday night. This is the last game of a five game road trip for Toronto and a back to back so the Jazz have a big rest advantage. Lay the points with Utah Monday. As for Saturday, maybe a Pistons first half bet? I’ve covered the tanking Pistons, but maybe the Raptors are rusty off the long break after a long road trip. Tanking teams tend to play well to start and fade in the second half so look at the first quarter or first half and avoid betting Detroit full game.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></span>

My numbers are down on the Celtics, but this is a perfect example of needing to put context around what data is telling you. Their numbers are down and they lost four of their last fives games, but are we sure the Celtics are actually any worse? Looking at their four losses I’m actually not too concerned going forward. They lost overtime games against Houston &amp; Brooklyn and very close games to Utah &amp; OKC. They shot 40% from the field and 31% from 3 in those games despite shooting 46% and 34% respectively for the entire season. I think this stretch was more regression to the mean after an 11-2 run than an indication to be concerned going forward. They visit Indiana then it’s onto Milwaukee where they may miss Giannis with the week ending against Washington &amp; Chicago. I’m not going to be afraid to bet Boston early in the week and selling points at the week’s end could be a great idea.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>San Antonio Spurs</strong></span>

Did you notice earlier how I missed them when talking about the race for the final playoff spot in the West? I did it twice. They’re five games out now behind three other teams after a 4-10 run. Demar DeRozan is back and that is not a good thing. The Spurs’ net rating improves 3.9 points with Demar off the court. The offense steps back 3.5 points, but defense gets a whopping 7.4 points without him. His younger replacements are much better suited to defend in today’s NBA. If DeRozan continues to get minutes we should look to fade San Antonio. They host Dallas, Denver, and Minnesota this week. I’m ready to bet on Dallas, Denver, and maybe even Minnesota this week. Ok, probably not Minnesota, but we’ll see.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Denver Nuggets</strong></span>

This team is perplexing. At certain points Jokic looks like an MVP candidate and they beat the Bucks in Milwaukee by a dozen. Then, just last Tuesday, they lost by 16 to Golden State at home. It really fries my noodle and the numbers lead me to believe they are more mediocre than they are good. They have a stroke of luck on Monday as they host the Bucks sans Giannis, but then they head on the road where they’ve been downright awful this season. They visit Dallas, San Antonio, and the Lakers. I already mentioned the spot in San Antonio and despite what I just said, they should be able to take care of business. The other two games are great spots to bet against Denver. The game in Dallas is particularly enticing. The Mavericks should be focused on moving up in the seeds to avoid a Los Angeles team and ready to avenge a loss to Denver in Dallas earlier this season. Look to fade the Nuggets against good teams until further notice.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tanking Update</strong></span>

Fade the Pistons. I’ve covered this enough the past few weeks. They stink and they’re only incentivized to stink even worse.

Golden State with Curry is going to be funky. They lost, but were competitive when he played against Toronto and actually beat the 76ers without him. They have the worst record in the league by a few games, so they could win a game or two for the season ticket holders if they want. Be careful here.

San Antonio, Portland, Sacramento, and New Orleans are all competing for the playoffs so there is no tank in sight.

That leaves us Phoenix, Minnesota, Washington, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Cleveland, and Atlanta. All of these teams for various reasons, good, bad, or otherwise, continue to compete every night. I would actively be trying to lose games if I were these teams. Giving it your best is always admirable, but pride is often foolish. It’s time to extend injury recovery times, test out young players &amp; free agents to see what you’ve got, and maybe do your best to use all your timeouts before the end of the game. I can’t condone blindly fading these teams yet.

Thanks for reading! You can reach me on Twitter <a href="https://www.twitter.com_noops"><strong>@_Noops</strong></a> with any thoughts or questions. Feel free to let me know what I could be doing better or what else you might be interested to know. Have a great week and good luck!

NBA Power Rankings for the Week of March 9-15, 2020

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

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<p>The Mets and Brewers are set to face off in an NL matchup at 3:10 PM ET on Sunday. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Brewers are slight favorites on the money line (+104). The money line odds have the Mets at -123.</p>

<p>David Peterson will go for the Mets, and he is facing off against Colin Rea. New York is 87-72, and they are 3rd in the NL East, while the Brewers are 1st in the NL Central with a record of 93-68.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline +104</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 3:10 ET on Sunday, September 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BREWERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 7 to 6</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 13 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Mets by a score of 6-0. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Mets and struck out 18 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at -109 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Jared Koenig for the Brewers and Jose Quintana for the Mets. Koenig only went one inning but didn't give up a hit or an earned run. On the other side, Quintana was tagged for two homers and five runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's two homers came from Willy Adames and Jackson Chourio. Adames, Joey Ortiz, and Andruw Monasterio each had two RBIs for the Brewers' offense.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 87-72 overall and trail the Phillies by six games for the NL East lead. New York has dropped three straight games, and they have lost the first two games of this series vs. the Brewers. In the NL East, they are 29-21 when playing other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 46-35 this year and 41-37 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 58-39 this year, and they are 29-33 when the underdog. So far, they have lost five straight games as the road team. New York's overall series record is 28-18-8, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Mets have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 80-79 overall. They are 42-36 on the run line on the road but have failed to cover in their last three road games. They have been favored in 97 games this season, going 44-53 on the run line. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.7 runs per game.</p><p>The Mets are on the road against the Brewers today, with the Over/Under line set at 8 runs. Their combined run average this season is 9.1, and their O/U record is 80-74. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 15-9-1. This season, 51.6% of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, while 32.7% have had lines set at under 8 runs.</p><p>Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Brewers on the road. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 9-3 with a 3.08 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .244 this season, and he has a total of 11 quality starts. In his last outing, Peterson took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. Per nine innings, Peterson has 7.34 strikeouts and 3.39 walks.</p>
<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as Alonso leads the team with 34 homers, which is 9th in the league, and Lindor is 12th in the MLB with 31 homers. Alonso also leads New York with 88 RBIs, while Lindor is 3rd on the team with 86 RBIs. Lindor comes into the game with a batting average of .271, and Alonso is batting .241 for the season.</p>

<p>Over the Mets' last five games, Jose Iglesias has gone 8/19, and he is also on a 19-game hitting streak. However, Mark Vientos has struggled of late, going just 4/21 in his last five games.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers are closing in on the NL Central division title, as they lead the Cubs by ten games with an overall record of 93-68. Milwaukee has taken three straight games overall, and they lead the Mets 2-0 in their series. In the NL Central, the Brewers have gone 32-20 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers are 47-33 this season, and they are just above .500 on the road at 46-35. As the home underdog, the Brewers have gone 12-12 this season, and they are 39-30 as the underdog overall. Milwaukee's series record is 29-18-4 this season, and they have won five straight series on the road.</p><p>At home, the Brewers are 37-43 on the run line, but they have covered in two straight games. As the underdog, they are 46-23 on the run line, while they are just 36-56 as the favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of 3.6, while in their losses, it is -2.9.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game, the Milwaukee Brewers have seen their games go over the total 81 times this season. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 13-13-5. Overall, 52.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Colin Rea gets the start for the Brewers today as he faces the Mets at home. Rea has made 26 starts this year and has a record of 12-5 with an ERA of 4.17. Looking at his overall numbers, Rea has a WHIP of 1.23 and has issued just 2.22 walks per nine innings. Rea's last outing came out of the bullpen, where he went 1 1/3 innings and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Rea has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three appearances.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Brewers are 6th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Milwaukee's offense is also one of the best in the league in terms of batting average and on-base percentage. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 7th in the league, and have the 4th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Willy Adames has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 32 home runs are the best on the team and 11th best in the MLB. His 112 RBIs are 4th best in the league. Rhys Hoskins has also been a key power threat for the Brewers, with 26 homers this season, but he is batting just .214. Catcher William Contreras comes into the game batting .281 and is 2nd on the team with 92 RBIs.</p>

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