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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Flames. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 80-54 home win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UT Arlington took control early, leading 44-24 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring Evansville 36-30.</p><p>UT Arlington put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, good for 36.7%, and hit 27 of 36 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.</p> <p>The Mavericks dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds, and Tayshawn Comer led the way with 20 points and 4 assists. Diante Smith added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Lance Ware contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Even with UT Arlington's defense holding their opponent to 54 points, the Mavericks couldn't come out on top. They limited the opposition to 38% shooting overall, including 41% from two-point range, where they hit 10 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UT Arlington allowed 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 27, shooting 75%. The Mavericks gave up 22 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-74 home win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, December 14th. The Flames were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 39-37 at halftime and outscored the Aggies 44-37 in the second half. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 9-for-15, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Owen Aquino led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep. Liberty dished out 21 assists as a team, with Zach Cleveland contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to connect on 33 of 66 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Liberty's defense gave up 25 buckets on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 23 shots, shooting 34%. Liberty also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9 of their attempts.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. That was the case last night, as Kansas somehow covered +9 against Baylor. A banked three at the buzzer was jubilation for KU backers and devastation for Bears bettors. Such is life betting college basketball. We all have those meaningless threes, ridiculous fouls, and other bad beat stories on both sides. They never seem to even out, but those on Kansas last night got one back.

With that we head into a busy Tuesday night card. Like I said yesterday, sometimes you have no choice but to look at a big game. That big game tonight is Alabama vs. LSU down in Baton Rouge. LSU is -1 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 163. It’s a big ol’ total, but these two teams went over that number last season and both are playing at quickened paces this year.

This is a really fascinating game in a lot of ways, aside from just being one that looks like it could have an NBA score. There are also some side angles in play as well.
<h3><strong><u>Alabama</u></strong><strong><u> Crimson Tide</u></strong></h3>
The Tide have rolled to an 11-3 straight up mark and are 8-6 against the spread, depending on the number you got in some of their games that fell around the number. Since an unexpected loss to Western Kentucky, Alabama has ripped off seven straight wins and a 6-0 start in SEC play. They’ve only failed to cover once in that span and that was against Auburn on January 9.

Alabama does have some injury worries heading into this one, as Jordan Bruner, the tallest player on the roster at 6-foot-10, missed the game against Arkansas over the weekend with a knee injury. He is officially questionable tonight. Bruner had 20 in the win over Auburn, but only hit double digits once otherwise this season. However, LSU is a poor defensive rebounding team, so this would be a good spot to have the big man.

Alabama checks a lot of boxes both offensively and defensively. The Tide rank 24th in adjusted offensive efficiency, due in large part to offensive rebounding and taking care of the basketball. They actually haven’t shot that well, shooting 34.1% from deep and 50.3% inside the arc. They’ve been blocked a lot in the paint as well, but this is a team that likes to push the pace and shoot from three. Their adjusted tempo ranks 12th per Bart Torvik and their 3P Rate is 22nd in the country.

Defensively, this is a stout squad for Nate Oats. The Tide are 14th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Opponents are only shooting 30.6% from 3 and 45.8% from 2. Locking down defensively has been a big part of this SEC run. Only one team, Auburn, has scored over a point per possession on Alabama in the last eight games.
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<h3><strong><u>LSU Tigers</u></strong></h3>
That would appear to be a major concern for Will Wade’s team. LSU is one of three teams in Bart Torvik’s top 49 that ranks outside the top 100 in adjusted defensive efficiency. Iowa and UCLA are the others. LSU wins with offense. They are fifth in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency and 20th in eFG%. The Tigers are a great offensive rebounding team that gets to the line a lot and shoots high percentages from the field. They are at 36.7% on threes and 56.9% on twos. They’re also north of 77% at the free throw line.

Make no mistake, this is an excellent offensive bunch. And that’s how they’ve been able to win games. LSU has scored at least 1.072 points per possession in all 12 games this season. In their two losses, they were simply outscored, allowing 1.282 PPP to Saint Louis and 1.179 to Florida.

Recently, Wade’s team has done a bit better of a job defensively, holding Ole Miss to .872 PPP and Arkansas to .922 PPP in blowout wins. However, LSU is still 111th in adjusted defensive efficiency on the year. They give up too many offensive rebounds and opponents are shooting 52% inside the arc.

What has saved LSU’s defense is that opponents haven’t made enough threes. LSU’s 3P Rate against ranks 336th in the nation, as opponents are firing away 46% of the time from beyond the arc. Those opponents are only shooting 27.6% on those attempts. SIU Edwardsville opened the season going 13-of-27 from 3 against the Tigers and Saint Louis followed that up by shooting 10-of-24. Since then, LSU has allowed more than eight threes in a game just once.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
SEC opponents are only shooting 27.4% from 3 against LSU. Opponents shot 35.8% last season. Maybe Wade committed to defending the perimeter, but it still feels like regression is coming in this one.

It makes sense to trust Alabama to get more stops. LSU will get their points, but Alabama is a better defensive team and a pretty strong offensive team as well, despite the average shooting numbers. They’ve shot 39.4% from three in SEC play thus far, so they’ve turned it around in that regard.

It’s Alabama for me. The +1 is fine. A plus money ML is better. They should win this game.
<h4><strong>Pick: Alabama +1</strong></h4>
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Alabama vs. LSU College Basketball Free Pick & Prediction 1/19/21

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

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

<p>Planning on watching today's Seminoles and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Boston College is favored by -3 to win at home against Florida State.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles -3</p><p>This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Seminoles Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game with a 12-9 overall record, including a 6-4 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Seminoles have lost two straight games, including a 101-92 defeat at the hands of Louisville.</p>

<p>So far this season, Florida State has gone 4-4 on the road, and they are 5-4 when listed as the underdog. Through 21 games, their average scoring margin on the road is -1.5 points per game.</p><p>Florida State has an ATS record of 11-9-1 this season and they are 5-3 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Seminoles are 6-3 ATS this year and they have gone 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog. Over their last 3 road games, Florida State is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida State's over/under record this season is 12-8-1, and today's over/under line of 151.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (150.9). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 162 points.</p><p>Florida State's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 92 points against Louisville. They had an overall field goal percentage of 51.6% and made 23/35 free throws. Offensively, the Seminoles have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 219th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 309th in percentage and 292nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Seminoles' defense is ranked 229th in the country at 74.7 points per contest. The Florida State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 101 points and allowed Louisville to connect on 3 threes.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At home this season, Boston College has been a solid team, going 9-4 with an average scoring margin of +6.6 points per game. In their last game, the Eagles defeated Syracuse by a score of 80-75. Over their last 10 games at home, Boston College has gone 6-4.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Eagles have been favored in 12 of their games, going 10-2 in those contests. Overall, they are 13-8 on the year and have won two games in a row. In Atlantic Coast Conference play, Boston College is 4-6 compared to a non-conference record of 9-2.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Boston College has gone 6-6 vs. the spread. At home, the Eagles are just 6-7 ATS this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, BC has a .500 ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Boston College's games this season (144.1). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>The Eagles' offense wrapped up their last game with 80 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 76.4 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Claudell Harris Jr. with 19 points. Devin McGlockton also added 15 points for the Eagles.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Boston College defense is giving up an average of 72.5 points per contest. Against Syracuse, the Eagles' defense gave up 75 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Syracuse only made 10 free-throws.</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs Boston College Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Flames game? Catch the action at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Northern Iowa is favored by -1 in this Missouri Valley conference contest against UIC. The game's over/under currently sits at 148.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +1</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northern Iowa Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Northern Iowa dropped to 2-3 on the season after a 68-56 home loss to St. Bonaventure on Friday. The Panthers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Northern Iowa trailed 38-32 at halftime and managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Northern Iowa put up 56 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Dasonte Bowen led the Panthers with 17 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Melvin Council Jr. added 15 points, while Tytan Anderson and Chance Moore each contributed 14 points in the game.</p><p>Northern Iowa's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 16/27 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northern Iowa held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, shooting 60%. Northern Iowa gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 72-55 road loss to East Carolina on Saturday, November 23rd. UIC entered the game as 6-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 146-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>UIC trailed 30-27 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 42 points while scoring just 28 of their own.</p><p>UIC's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 39% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit only 25% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-24 from beyond the arc, and their free-throw shooting was just 42.9% (3-for-7).</p> <p>Despite the team's overall shooting woes, C.J. Walker and RJ Felton each scored 21 points, with Felton hitting 3-of-4 from deep. Walker shot 60% from the field, while Felton connected on 64.3% of his attempts. UIC also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists in the game.</p><p>UIC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 41 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UIC's defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws (66%). UIC gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northern Iowa Panthers vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Longhorns. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Texas is favored by -10 vs. Oklahoma State in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +10</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Oklahoma State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Coming into this game, Oklahoma State is 12-16 overall and 4-10 in Big 12 play. The Cowboys are just 1-8 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -10.4 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Oklahoma State has been the underdog in 13 of their 28 games. As the underdog, they are just 3-10.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oklahoma State has gone 6-7 vs. the spread. On the road, the Cowboys are 4-5 ATS and they have an overall ATS mark of 11-15. However, they have been excellent vs. the spread recently, going 3-0 on the road and 5-0 as the underdog in their last three and five games, respectively.</p><p>Oklahoma State's over/under record this year is 15-11 and today's line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140.3). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 156 points.</p><p>The Oklahoma State offense is coming off a game where they scored 71 points against UCF. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.4% and connected on 5 threes. The Oklahoma State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.3 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At present, the Cowboys' defense is nationally ranked 164th, allowing 71.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oklahoma State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.</p><h3>Will the Longhorns Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Texas is 13-5, and their average scoring margin is +12.8 points per game. They are favored by 10 points today, and they have gone 14-4 in 18 games as the favorite.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Longhorns have a record of 18-10. They have gone 7-8 in Big 12 play compared to their non-conference record of 11-2. Texas has won two straight games, and they are coming off an 81-69 win over Texas Tech.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Texas has gone just 5-13 against the spread. Their ATS mark at home is 6-12, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Longhorns are just 2-8 vs. the number.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Texas' games this season (144.6). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, which is lower than their season average of 144.1 points per game.</p><p>Texas is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 81 points vs. Texas Tech. This figure is more than their season average of 75.5 points per game. Max Abmas is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Dylan Disu brings a PPG average of 16.8 into the game.</p><p>The Longhorns' defense is presently ranked 86th nationally, allowing an average of 68.6 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.0% this season.</p>

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets host the Utah Jazz in a non-conference matchup. The Nets (-114) are favored by one point over the Jazz (-106). The over/under line is set at 233.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game with a record of 24-23 and is currently 10th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games. On the other side, the Nets are 18-27 and are 11th in the Eastern Conference. Tipoff is at 7:30 ET and the game will be televised on YES.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +1</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-106 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off A Win at Barclays Center?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Jazz are looking to make it three straight wins on the road and improve their overall record to 30-23. Currently, they are 9-17 on the road this season, which is 15th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>Utah's ATS record on the road is 13-13, and they have covered the spread in two straight games. Overall, they are 29-18 ATS, with an average scoring differential of -8.8 points per game on the road.</p>

<p>In Western Conference play, the Jazz are 12-18 compared to 12-5 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 10th place in the West, 4th in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Hornets by a score of 134-122. The O/U line for that game was 232 points, and Utah covered the spread as 10-point favorites.</p>

<p>This season, the Jazz have a 26-20-1 O/U record, and their games have averaged 237.2 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 233 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Jazz are 11th in the league at 117.9 points per game. However, they are much better at home, where they average 123.9 points compared to 113 on the road (20th).</p>

<p>So far this season, Utah has outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Jazz are 18th in field goal percentage at 47%. From two-point range, they are 15th in the league at 54%. In terms of three-point shooting, Utah is 11th in makes but just 20th in percentage (35%).</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Jazz is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.3 points per game (23rd). On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz's defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.8% and allowing 37.7% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Will the Nets Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Nets are favored by 1 point at home against the Jazz. This season, Brooklyn has gone 11-5 as the favorite and has been favored in 16 of their 45 games. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last five games as the favorite.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Nets are 21-22 overall and 13-8 at home. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +2.1 points per game. On the road, their ATS record is 8-14.</p>

<p>Brooklyn's O/U record for the season is 22-23, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 228.2 points, and today's O/U line is set at 233.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nets defeated the Rockets by a score of 106-104. They were favored by 4 points in that game and improved their record to 18-27. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 11th place.</p>

<p>Against teams from the Western Conference, the Nets are 5-13 compared to 13-14 against the East. Their non-conference ATS record is 12-15, and they are 7-22 as the underdog this season.</p><p>The Nets are one of the NBA's top three-point shooting teams, ranking 7th in both three-pointers made per game (13.6) and attempted (37.7). They are also 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. This season, Brooklyn has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 42.2% of their games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nets are averaging 113.9 points per game compared to 112.7 on the road. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 113.3 points per game. In their last three games, Brooklyn has scored below their season average.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Nets are 27th in the league at 45%. They are also 24th in pace at 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Brooklyn is 25th in both two-point shooting percentage (52%) and two-pointers made per game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Nets is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 114.9 points per game. For the season, Brooklyn is ranked 21st in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 22.2 free-throws per game vs. the Nets and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.6%.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL. Get ready to place your bets! Auburn comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>AUBURN TIGERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Legacy Arena at BJCC at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 100-59 win over Georgia State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -39, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.</p> <p>Auburn led 43-31 at halftime before taking control in the second half, outscoring Georgia State 57-28. The Tigers’ strong defensive effort after the break was key to their convincing victory.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.6%. They dominated inside, shooting 72.2% on two-point attempts, while hitting 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 80.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field. Denver Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Nick McMullen contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds. Auburn also dished out 19 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Tigers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% overall.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 72% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Auburn also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate. The Tigers allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Purdue’s season record dropped to 8-3 after a 70-66 home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Boilermakers, who were favored by 2 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the 142.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 32. The Boilermakers will need to regroup as they look to bounce back in their next outing.</p><p>Purdue's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-26 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.6% from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 attempts for 90%.</p> <p>Braden Smith and Wade Taylor IV each contributed 15 points, with Smith knocking down 5 threes on 11 attempts. Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne also added 16 points, with Payne going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Purdue finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 55%, making 15 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 10 times, hitting 9 for 90%. Purdue gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Auburn Tigers vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hornets and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 130.5 points, with Weber State being favored by -13.5 at home against Sacramento State.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS VS WEBER STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Events Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Weber State winning straight-up, we like Sacramento State at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Sacramento State Pull Off A Win at Dee Events Center?</h3><p>Heading into tonight's game against Weber State, Sacramento State will be looking to snap a seven-game losing streak. So far this season, the Hornets have gone 6-18, including a 2-9 record in Big Sky Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Sacramento State is just 1-11, and they have lost their last eight games away from home. For the season, the Hornets have been outscored by an average of 13.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Sacramento State has gone just 5-9-1 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-8-1 and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hornets have a record of 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Sacramento State games is 8-14. So far, the average point total in their games is 133.9, which is lower than the average over/under line of 138.8. Today's over/under line of 130.5 is lower than the average point total in their games this year and over their last three games, the average point total is 107 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Sacramento State offense finished with just 40 points vs. Idaho State. For the game, they hit 4/17 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 29.6%. Bowyn Beatty led the team in scoring, putting up 7 points. Additionally, Alex Kovatchev contributed 6 points for the Hornets.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Sacramento State defense is giving up an average of 70.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Idaho State, the Bengals finished with a field goal percentage of 53% and a total of 68 points vs. Sacramento State.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After defeating Portland State 84-72, Weber State will look to extend their three-game winning streak as they host Sacramento State. On the season, the Wildcats are 15-9, including a 7-3 mark at home. In their last 10 games at home, Weber State has gone 8-2.</p>

<p>For the year, the Wildcats have been favored in 14 games, going 8-6. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +11.4 compared to -1.1 on the road. So far, Weber State's record in the Big Sky is 6-5, and they are 9-4 in non-conference action.</p><p>Overall, Weber State has an ATS record of 10-11 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 6-4 and they have gone 5-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 games at the Dee Events Center. As the favorite, the Wildcats have gone 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 130.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Weber State's games this year (138.4). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>Weber State finished with 84 points in their game against Portland State. This total surpasses their season-average of 75.8 points per game. One area that the Weber State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 103rd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 46%.</p><p>Currently, the Wildcats' defense holds the 37th rank in the nation, allowing 65.4 points per game. The Weber State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 72 points and allowed Portland State to connect on 9 threes.</p>

Sacramento State Hornets vs Weber State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Saturday, and he is facing off against Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This one is getting started at 8:08 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are favored on the money line (-135). The Yankees are +117 on the money line, and they are 1st in the AL East with a record of 94-68, while the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West at 98-64.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and FOX will be televising this interleague matchup. Los Angeles comes in with a five-game winning streak, while the Yankees have won three of their last four.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -135</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a three-run 3rd inning for the Dodgers' offense, they cruised to a 4-2 win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -135 on the money line.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for the Dodgers and picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon got the start and took the loss, going just 3 1/3 innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Dodgers were led by Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman, as they were the only two Dodgers hitters to have more than one hit. Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts each had one hit and drove in a run for Los Angeles' offense.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Yankees prepare for game three against the Dodgers, they find themselves down 0-2 in the series and on the road. New York went 50-31 away from home during the regular season, compared to 44-37 at home. They’ve lost their last two road games and are on a four-game losing streak as underdogs.</p> 

<p>New York’s run line record stands at 89-84, with a 52-36 mark on the road. They’ve dropped their last two road run line decisions. As underdogs, they’re 22-6 against the run line. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-77, and today’s line of nine runs is higher than 73.5% of their games this season.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. This year, he has made 32 starts and has a record of 16-9 with an ERA of 3.96. Rodón's WHIP for the season is 1.22. In his 36 appearances, he has turned in 16 quality starts and is averaging 10.03 strikeouts per nine innings. The left-hander's last outing came on October 26th, where he took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and are 3rd in the league in runs per game at 5. Collectively, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league, and have the top on-base percentage in the league. Not only are they the top home run hitting team, but they also have the league's top two home run hitters in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.</p>

<p>Over the team's last eight games, Giancarlo Stanton has gone deep five times while batting .267. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging a hot bat, going 12/35 in his last eight games. Both Stanton and DJ LeMahieu are currently on five-game hitting streaks.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Dodgers prepare for game three of their series against the Yankees, they hold a 2-0 lead and are back at home, where they posted a 52-29 record during the regular season. Los Angeles has won three straight games at home and as the favorite, and they went 56-31 as home favorites this year.</p> <p>Looking at the run line, the Dodgers have a 91-84 record overall, including 46-43 at home, and they’ve covered in three straight home games. As favorites, their run line record is 81-74. The over/under line is set at nine runs today, while their average O/U line this season is 9.5. Their over/under record is 99-70.</p><p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today vs. the Yankees and comes into the game with a record of 7-2 and an ERA of 3.00. So far this year, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .228 off the right-hander. Yamamoto's WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 18 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Yamamoto picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings vs. the Yankees and giving up just one earned run. He has won each of his last two starts.</p>
<p>Shohei Ohtani is having a fantastic season at the plate for the Dodgers, as he comes into the game with a batting average of .310 to go along with a league-leading 130 RBIs and 54 home runs, which is also the best mark in the MLB. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 33 homers and is batting .272 for the season.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into the game as the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Not only do the Dodgers lead the league in OPS and slugging percentage, but they also have the best isolated power mark in the league. Overall, they are the top home run hitting team in the league.</p>

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