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Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Mercer Bears vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Houston is favored by -28.5 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-5 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Hawaii on Sunday. The Islanders entered the game as +6 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which fell short of the 143-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Islanders were tied 28-28 at halftime but were outscored 43-34 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 62 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 42.9% (18/42) and a 40% success rate from beyond the arc (4/10).</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Marcus Greene added 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa and Garry Clark contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Islanders' defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 7-3 on the season with a dominant 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -30 spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 27 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 60.5% (26/43), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 16.7% (4/24) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.</p> <p>Houston grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19). Terrance Arceneaux led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (1/2). Joseph Tugler was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5/6 shooting in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Even with Houston allowing 49 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 shots. However, Houston's defense was effective from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Houston's opponents went 14/19, good for 73%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

DePaul Blue Demons vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Jacksonville Dolphins vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in an Eastern Central Division matchup. The Cavs are favored by 9 and have a record of 23-4, while the Bucks are 14-11 and have won 3 straight.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line is set at 223.5.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -9</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-117 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 110-102 win over the Hawks on Saturday, the Bucks improved to 14-11 for the season. Milwaukee, favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 212, falling short of the 233-point O/U line.</p> <p>A key 12-0 run helped the Bucks take control early, but the Hawks fought back, outscoring Milwaukee 34-27 in the 3rd quarter. Entering the 4th quarter down 83-82, the Bucks clamped down defensively, holding Atlanta to 19 points while scoring 28 to seal the win.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a win over the Hawks, finishing with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists while shooting 66.7% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at a 35.7% clip, despite shooting just 38.1% overall.</p> <p>Milwaukee made 14 threes, shooting 31.1% from deep and 45.3% overall. Giannis scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Lillard added 11 in the 3rd. Brook Lopez also contributed 7 of his 16 points in the final period.</p><p>The Bucks' defense came through when it mattered, holding the Hawks to just 19 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win. They also put together a strong 2nd quarter, allowing only 21 points. Overall, Milwaukee gave up 102 points on 42% shooting.</p> <p>Milwaukee limited Atlanta to 10 made threes, though the Hawks shot 41% from deep. The Bucks sent the Hawks to the line 34 times, where they hit 22 free throws. Milwaukee controlled the boards, giving up 7 offensive rebounds, and added 8 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Cavaliers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 23-4 on the season after a dominant 130-101 win over the Nets on Monday. Cleveland, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total score of 231 points exceeded the O/U line of 215.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Cleveland took control early, going on a 16-0 run to extend the score from 17-15 to 31-17. They outscored Brooklyn 37-17 in the 1st quarter and 35-23 in the 2nd. While the Nets won the 3rd quarter 37-32, Cleveland entered the 4th with a 104-77 lead and edged out the Nets 26-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their win over the Nets, the Cavaliers put up 130 points, shooting 53.1% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 40.4% clip. Evan Mobley led the way with 21 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and Caris LeVert added 19 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Donovan Mitchell contributed 18 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd, while Georges Niang scored 8 of his 17 points in the same quarter. Darius Garland added 11 points, 8 of which came in the opening period.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on a strong defensive performance against the Nets, holding them to 101 points on 42% shooting. Cleveland set the tone early, allowing just 17 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. Even after a 37-point 3rd quarter from Brooklyn, the Cavaliers tightened up in the 4th, giving up only 24 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. Cleveland sent Brooklyn to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Cavaliers also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>The Yankees head into Monday's matchup vs. the White Sox looking to pick up their fourth straight win, as they are 70-49 and are 2nd in the AL East. Chicago, on the other hand, has lost three in a row and is 5th in the AL Central with an overall record of 28-91. </p>

<p>New York is starting Luis Gil, while the White Sox have Ky Bush on the mound. The money line odds have the Yankees at -316 compared to the White Sox at +257, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs. YES will be televising this game, which gets started at 8:10 PM ET from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 ET on Monday, August 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Yankees to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Juan Soto and the Yankees are coming off a big 8-7 win over the Rangers to close out their series. Soto had a big game at the plate, going 2/5 with two homers and two RBIs. The Yankees really broke things open with a four-run 5th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Yankees were at -147 at home.</p>

<p>Marcus Stroman started for the Athletics, going five innings and giving up just one run on four hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the win.</p><p>At 70-49, the Yankees are tied with the Orioles for the AL East lead as they are on the road today vs. the White Sox. New York is 22-23 against other AL East teams this year. The Yankees have been good on the road, going 38-22 compared to 32-27 at home.</p>

<p>One thing the Yankees have been good at is winning as the favorite, going 52-43 this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are 18-6. New York has won five straight games on the road, and they are 21-18 as the road favorite this year. The Yankees have an overall series record of 22-12-4, and they have won three straight series on the road.</p><p>The Yankees have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 62-57 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 36-24. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and have an average run margin of 1.6 runs per game away from home.</p><p>The Yankees have been a strong over team this season, with a combined run average of 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 66-49, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 7-10-2. The over has hit in two straight games, and the over/under line for today's game against the White Sox is set at 9 runs.</p><p>New York is sending Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the White Sox, and he comes in with a record of 12-5 and an ERA of 3.06. So far, he has made 22 starts and nine of them have been quality starts. Gil has been pitching well recently, as he has not taken the loss in any of his last three outings. In his most recent start, he went five innings and didn't give up a run, picking up the win vs. the Angels. Gil's ERA at home is 5.94, compared to 3.62 on the road.</p>
<p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also the top-scoring offense in the MLB, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .253, which is 8th in the league, and have the top on-base percentage in the league, at .335.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the Yankees' top two hitters this season, with Judge leading the team with a .328 batting average and Soto right behind him at .304. Judge also leads the league with 106 RBIs and is 1st in home runs (42). Over his last nine games, Judge is 14/29 with three homers. Soto has also gone deep three times in this stretch, but he is hitting just .243.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 3-1 loss to the Cubs, Chris Flexen was excellent on the mound, allowing no runs and just three hits. They also got a big offensive performance from Korey Lee, going 2/4 with a run scored.</p>

<p>Chad Kuhl took the loss out of the bullpen for the White Sox, as Chicago scored two runs in the 8th to take the lead. Kuhl only got one out in the 8th before the Cubs closed things out. Heading into this game, the White Sox were at +191 on the money line.</p><p>With an overall record of 28-91, the White Sox trail the Guardians by 41.5 games in the AL Central. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-34. Chicago will take on the Yankees today having dropped three straight games, and they are just 1-9 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are 17-42 compared to 11-49 on the road. This season, they have really struggled as the underdog, going 23-88. As for their record as the home underdog, they are just 12-40 this year. Chicago's series record is 6-31-2, and they have dropped 11 straight series.</p><p>Chicago White Sox have a run line record of 26-33 at home, and their average run margin is -1.7. They are 5-3 against the run line as the favorite, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.0. Their overall run line record is 51-68, and their average run margin is -2.1.</p><p>Today's over/under line is set at 9 runs for the Chicago White Sox's home game against the New York Yankees. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 53-61. Their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 8-11-1. Only 3.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Ky Bush and the White Sox are at home for today's game against the Yankees. Bush is coming off a loss in his first start of the season, where he went 4 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 2 hits and 5 strikeouts.</p><p>Chicago's offense has really struggled this season, as they are last in the league in batting average and have the fewest runs per game in the league at just 3.1. This has also translated to their home run numbers, as they are just 25th in the league in home runs. One of the few bright spots in their lineup has been Andrew Vaughn, who is batting .236 for the season and is on a six-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Andrew Benintendi has been one of the White Sox's worst hitters this season, batting just .211, but he has been swinging the bat better of late, going 9/31 over his last eight games with five homers. Overall, he is 2nd on the team with 13 homers. Benintendi also has the 2nd most RBIs on the team, with 40. As a team, the White Sox are 26th in on-base percentage and have the league's worst slugging percentage.</p>

New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 8/12/24