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<p>Looking to win big? The Gamecocks and Pirates face off at 3:30 ET on Ball. The Pirates are hosting the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with East Carolina being favored by -3 over Jacksonville State.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -3</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 3:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Jacksonville State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Jacksonville State improved to 2-1 on the season with a 71-53 win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday. The Gamecocks were -2.5 point favorites on the road and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 124, which fell under the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Jacksonville State took control early, leading 38-21 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 33 points while allowing 32, maintaining their lead to secure the win.</p><p>Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way for Jacksonville State, scoring 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. As a team, the Gamecocks shot 51.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%.</p> <p>They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%). Jacksonville State also shot 75% from the free-throw line, going 9-of-12.</p><p>Jacksonville State put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited damage inside, allowing only 11 two-point baskets on 30 attempts (36%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 7 free throws (50%). Jacksonville State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can East Carolina Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pirates pulled off a narrow 78-77 win over George Mason on Saturday, November 16th. East Carolina, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The combined points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>East Carolina led 35-31 at halftime but allowed George Mason to score 30 points in the 2nd half while managing only 26 points themselves. Despite being outscored in the 2nd half, the Pirates held on for the win.</p><p>East Carolina's offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.9% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, but they made up for it with 24 offensive rebounds and 23 made free throws at a 69.7% clip.</p> <p>RJ Felton led the way with 27 points, shooting 8/25 overall and 2/10 from deep. Darius Maddox added 20 points, while Jordan Riley contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 25 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 36 attempts, a 22% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Penguins. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -4 vs. Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -4</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Monmouth Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Monmouth dropped a 70-66 decision to Wichita State on Monday, November 18th. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Hawks kept it close and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Monmouth led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The Hawks showed resilience on the road but couldn’t hold on for the win.</p><p>Monmouth's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 17 attempts, while their two-point shooting stood at 51.2% (21/41). Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 6 of 18, hitting only 33.3% from the line.</p> <p>Corey Washington led the Hawks with 20 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc (2/4). Harlond Beverly and Abdi Bashir Jr. each added 15 points, with Beverly shooting 63.6% from the field. Monmouth also got 12 points from Matej Bosnjak, who was perfect from the field (4/4), and Cornelius Robinson III, who shot 85.7% (6/7).</p><p>Monmouth's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Monmouth allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 64%. Monmouth gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances at Home</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Youngstown State fell 104-95 to Syracuse on Saturday, November 16th. Despite the loss, the Penguins, who were +12.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 199 easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Youngstown State led 38-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 42. Syracuse’s offense took over in the 2nd half, leading to the Penguins’ defeat.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They connected on just 25.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 31 attempts, but were more effective inside, shooting 58.5% on two-pointers.</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force inside, going 8 for 10 from the field and adding 13 rebounds and 7 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 104 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State held their opponent to 22% shooting, as they made just 5 of 22 three-point attempts. However, the Penguins sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Youngstown State also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Monmouth Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Bison. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bison at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 135 points, with Bucknell being favored by -13 over NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS BUCKNELL BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +13</p><p>This game will be played at Sojka Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Even though we have Bucknell winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for NJIT as Away Dogs</h3><h3>NJIT Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Highlanders fell 84-64 to George Washington on Monday, November 18th. NJIT was +21 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-34 at halftime, NJIT scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 148 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>In their last game, NJIT put up 64 points, shooting 41.8% from the field and 36% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50.9%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Darren Buchanan Jr. and Tariq Francis each scored 20 points, with Buchanan shooting 61.5% and adding 6 assists. Jake Goldberg was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 71.4% overall, while Rafael Castro contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite NJIT's efforts, their defense couldn't hold the opposition, giving up 84 points on 50% shooting. The Highlanders struggled to contain two-point shots, where the other team hit 64% of their attempts, going 22/34.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT fared better, limiting the opposition to 28% shooting on 6/21 from three-point range. However, they sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 75% clip. NJIT also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bison Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bison pulled off an impressive 80-76 win over Richmond on Saturday, November 16th. Bucknell, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points hit 156, surpassing the O/U line of 139.</p> 

<p>Bucknell’s comeback was the story of the game. After trailing 37-19 at halftime, they outscored Richmond 42-24 in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Bucknell put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 61.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32.3% of their threes (10/31).</p> <p>Noah Williamson and DeLonnie Hunt each scored 26 points, with Williamson shooting 69.2% overall and Hunt hitting 55.6% of his shots. Jonathan Beagle was efficient as well, going 6/8 from the field and perfect from three-point range.</p><p>Even with Bucknell sending their opponent to the line 39 times, the Bison still gave up 76 points. They allowed 45% shooting overall, with their opponent hitting 26 of 57 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Bucknell's defense struggled, giving up 61% shooting on two-pointers (16/26). From three-point range, their opponent made 10 of 31 attempts, shooting 32%.</p>

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<p>At 7:08 PM ET, the Yankees and Royals will face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and the forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures in the high 70s.</p>

<p>New York is currently 1st in the AL East with a record of 94-68, while the Royals are 2nd in the AL Central at 86-76. The money line odds have the Yankees at -115 compared to the Royals at -102. Wednesday's over/under line is sitting at 8 runs.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -115</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:08 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 4 to 3</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Royals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Even though the Royals were the +130 underdogs on the road, they still picked up a win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. Both offenses scored one run in the first inning, and the Royals scored the game's final run in their half of their 5th, picking up the 4-2 win.</p>

<p>Kansas City got a good outing from Cole Ragans, who went just four innings but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued four walks. As for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon got the start and went just 3 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on seven hits.</p>

<p>Salvador Perez and Maikel Garcia each homered for the Royals, while Garrett Hampson scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/2. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit the game's other home run for the Yankees.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Yankees prepare for game three of their AL Divisional Round series against the Royals, they find themselves tied 1-1 and on the road. New York posted a 94-68 regular season record, including a 50-31 mark away from home. As road favorites, they went 33-25 this year.</p> 

<p>New York’s run line record is 84-80, with a 49-32 mark on the road. They’ve covered the run line in four straight road games. The Yankees’ games have averaged 9.1 runs this season, while today’s over/under line is set at 8 runs. Their over/under record is 87-72.</p><p>Right-hander Clarke Schmidt is starting for the Yankees today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA. Schmidt's WHIP for the season is currently 1.18. In his 16 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 9.81 strikeouts per nine innings. Schmidt most recently pitched on September 29th, where he finished with a no-decision after giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that outing, he had lost three straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Yankees are the league's top home run hitting team, and they have also been one of the league's best offensive teams overall, averaging 5 runs per game. Not only are they the top home run hitting team in the league, but they are also 3rd in team slugging percentage and have the league's top team on-base percentage. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Right fielder Juan Soto has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/22 in his last six games, including one home run. For the season, he is batting .288 with 41 homers. Aaron Judge leads the league with 144 RBIs and is also the league's top home run hitter, with 58 homers. However, he is just 4/18 in his last five games.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Royals prepare for game three of their series against the Yankees, they’ll look to break a six-game home losing streak. Kansas City went 45-36 at home during the regular season, compared to 41-40 on the road. As favorites, they posted a 50-31 record, while going 39-46 as underdogs.</p> 

<p>On the run line, the Royals finished the regular season at 93-73, with a home run margin of +0.5 per game. They’ve also dropped their last six home games against the run line. The under has been a common trend for Kansas City this year, as their over/under record stands at 70-91. Today’s line of eight runs is right in line with their season average.</p><p>Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today and comes in with a record of 16-9 and an ERA of 3.00. So far, he has made 33 starts, and opponents are batting .226 this season. Lugo's most recent outing came on October 2nd, where he finished with a no-decision after giving up one earned run in 4 1/3 innings of work. He has not taken a loss in three straight outings. One of his 22 quality starts came in his most recent outing. Lugo's ERA at home is 3.59 compared to 2.98 on the road.</p><p>Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his 32 home runs are 12th in the league and the best mark on the Royals. He also comes into the game with a team-high 109 RBIs and is batting .332. Salvador Perez is 2nd on the team with 27 homers and is batting .271. Perez is currently on a five-game hitting streak, as is Michael Massey, who has gone 9/24 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.5 runs per game and are one of the league's best teams at putting the ball in play, as they have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league. Overall, they are batting .248 (7th) and have the 11th best slugging percentage in the MLB. Kansas City comes into the game with a team batting average of .248, which is 7th in the league.</p>

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