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Horse racing can be unpredictable, so you don’t want to just give the win in the 146th Kentucky Derby to Tiz the Law, but with some top contenders hurt and others scratched for this race, it sure seems like the overwhelming favorite will hold serve in the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The Derby was moved from May 4 to September 5 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the day of racing at iconic Churchill Downs will be done without fans in attendance. The celebration, the outfits, the hats, the mint juleps, all of it adds to the ambiance and the allure of this event, so it is a shame to see this year’s Derby going off like this. And who knows when, if ever, the Kentucky Derby fanfare will return to its normal levels.

In any event, the show will go on with lots of undercard races, but our focus will be on the main event that has a 7:01 p.m. ET post time in Louisville, Kentucky.

Here are the post positions, the horses, trainers, and jockeys, and the odds for the 146th Run for the Roses:
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
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<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Finnick the Fierce</td>
<td width="166">R. Hernandez</td>
<td width="166">M. Garcia</td>
<td width="48">SCR</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Max Player</td>
<td width="166">S. Asmussen</td>
<td width="166">R. Santana Jr.</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Enforceable</td>
<td width="166">M. Casse</td>
<td width="166">A. Beschizza</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Storm the Court</td>
<td width="166">P. Eurton</td>
<td width="166">J. Leparoux</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Major Fed</td>
<td width="166">G. Foley</td>
<td width="166">J. Graham</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">King Guillermo</td>
<td width="166">J.C. Avila</td>
<td width="166">S. Camacho</td>
<td width="48">SCR</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Money Moves</td>
<td width="166">T. Pletcher</td>
<td width="166">J. Castellano</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<tr>
<td width="43">8</td>
<td width="166">South Bend</td>
<td width="166">B. Mott</td>
<td width="166">T. Gaffalione</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<tr>
<td width="43">9</td>
<td width="166">Mr. Big News</td>
<td width="166">B. Calhoun</td>
<td width="166">G. Saez</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">10</td>
<td width="166">Thousand Words</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">F. Geroux</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
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<td width="43">11</td>
<td width="166">Necker Island</td>
<td width="166">C. Hartman</td>
<td width="166">M. Mena</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">12</td>
<td width="166">Sole Volante</td>
<td width="166">P. Biancone</td>
<td width="166">L. Panici</td>
<td width="48">30/1</td>
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<td width="43">13</td>
<td width="166">Attachment Rate</td>
<td width="166">D. Romans</td>
<td width="166">J. Talamo</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
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<td width="43">14</td>
<td width="166">Winning Impression</td>
<td width="166">D. Stewart</td>
<td width="166">J. Rocco Jr.</td>
<td width="48">50/1</td>
</tr>
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<td width="43">15</td>
<td width="166">Ny Traffic</td>
<td width="166">S. Joseph Jr.</td>
<td width="166">P. Lopez</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">16</td>
<td width="166">Honor A.P.</td>
<td width="166">J. Shirreffs</td>
<td width="166">M. Smith</td>
<td width="48">5/1</td>
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<td width="43">17</td>
<td width="166">Tiz the Law</td>
<td width="166">B. Tagg</td>
<td width="166">M. Franco</td>
<td width="48">3/5</td>
</tr>
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<td width="43">18</td>
<td width="166">Authentic</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">J. Velazquez</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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</tbody>
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Tiz the Law is the chalk favorite here. It was a bad spring and summer for three-year-olds, as horses like Maxfield, Nadal, Charlatan, and Wells Bayou were forced out of action among others. Tiz the Law has had a dominant summer and who knows what would have happened if the others were in the field. They aren’t, unfortunately, but there is still money to be made this weekend.

Normally, I list all the horses and my thoughts on them, but that seems like a fool’s errand this time around. This is a top-heavy field, with Tiz the Law, the winner of the Travers, Belmont, and Florida Derby in a class of his own. Honor A.P. and Authentic are in the next tier, followed by Thousand Words and Ny Traffic. It wouldn’t be a total shocker if a 50/1 or longer hits the board, just given the nature of this year’s race, but it does seem pretty unlikely, as the odds would suggest.

Here are a few things that we know. The first is that Authentic will be popular on race day. Even though people probably aren’t having as many Kentucky Derby parties or things like that, people know Bob Baffert’s name and they know the jockey John Velazquez. Everybody will be scrambling to put together some exotics with Tiz the Law in an effort to sweeten the prices a little bit. Authentic is also coming off of a strong performance, a career-best performance, to win the Haskell at Monmouth Park, so we are buying a little high, but the good speed in the Santa Anita Derby with the follow-up win in the Haskell suggests that Authentic is hitting his stride.

Honor A.P., who beat Authentic in the Santa Anita Derby, ran a final tune-up at Del Mar and lost to Thousand Words in the Shared Belief. He got bumped at the start and got thrown a little off-stride, but would have won the race if it had another eighth of a mile to it. Honor A.P. was coming on strong.

Ny Traffic is the one that I have my eye on. He was second-best to Maxfield in the Matt Winn and Wells Bayou in the Louisiana Derby, but those were two really game efforts. He also wound up second to Authentic in the Haskell with a career-best speed figure.

This isn’t a horse with an elite bloodline or anything like that, but it is a gamer. It is a horse that seems capable of overachieving and making some really good runs. He’s also gotten better with each passing race and has some experience on the Churchill surface from that Matt Winn Stakes effort. He’s been right there with some of the top three-year-olds. He’s not “beat Tiz the Law” good, but he’s plenty good enough to finish second in this race.

Ny Traffic should also be okay with the traffic. The Matt Winn field had 10, the Louisiana Derby 14, and the Risen Star Stakes had 11. Honor A.P. has run one race with at least 10 horses. Authentic hasn’t run with more than seven. Thousand Words ran the Oaklawn Stakes with 13 and got tripped up out of the gate.

Major Fed has run in traffic, but has not had great finishes in those races. Storm The Court ran with 13 in the Grade 3 Ohio Derby and finished third. Maybe the jockey change to Julien Leparoux will be the difference, but Flavien Prat is a very good jockey. The horse just doesn’t have enough speed.

One horse that has run a lot in crowded fields is Enforceable for Mark Casse. The son of Tapit has some underwhelming finishes and speed figures and that concerns me. Adam Beschizza is also in the mount for the first time. Some people like Enforceable’s chances to hit the board, but I’m not buying that stock.

Instead, I’d look inside of Enforceable and prefer Max Player. Steve Asmussen has taken over as the trainer. Asmussen has his top rider Ricardo Santana Jr. in the irons. The most recent workouts at Churchill Downs have been pretty solid and he’s hit the board in all five races, including a big speed effort in the Travers Stakes. It was a distant third behind Tiz the Law, but the speed numbers are trending in the right direction for the son of Honor Code.

<strong>Ny Traffic and Max Player are the two that I’ll put together with Tiz the Law</strong>. I’ll <strong>box trifecta</strong> them together in hopes that one of the two upsets the heavy favorite for a little bit bigger of a pay day. Ny Traffic has been consistently competitive against top-end horses and Max Player is trending in the right direction and has an upgraded trainer.

This may not be the sexiest Kentucky Derby ever, but it’ll be one that I watch closely, as I always do.

Post time is 7:01 p.m. ET for Race 14 at Churchill Downs.

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One of the more interesting things to follow about the 2021 MLB season is to see how teams fare with long trips. The Cleveland Indians head to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Mariners for a weekend set at T-Mobile Park. The Indians haven’t played there since 2019. They’ll also play their first game of the season in a ballpark with a humidor.

Does any of this matter? Maybe, maybe not. But it does speak to just how unique and different the 2020 season really was.

Zach Plesac and Chris Flexen are the listed starters here and the Indians are favored in the -120 range for this game with a total of 8 at BetOnline a <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">Top US Sportsbook</a></strong>.
<h2><strong><u>Cleveland Indians</u></strong></h2>
The only team outside the AL Central Division that the Indians have faced on the road this season is their in-state rivals down I-71 in Cincinnati. It will feel like being in another world playing in Seattle. The Indians did hit 85% with their vaccination rate earlier this week, so maybe being on the road won’t be as excruciating as it was last season or to start this season, but this is still a long trip and a long way from home.

This is also the first time since 2019 that the Indians have played regular season games more than one time zone away. The body clock may need a little bit of an adjustment for Friday’s game at T-Mobile Park.

The Indians are a better offense than what their traditional metrics show from a contact quality standpoint. They are one of the league’s biggest underachievers on hard contact of 95+ and 100+ mph in terms of batting average. The team’s BABIP ranks among the lowest in the league and Cleveland’s crop of position players grades worse than everybody but Detroit at this point in time in fWAR. It is hard to paint a rosy picture with those kinds of numbers, but trust me when I say that they should be better.

Friday’s starter, Zach Plesac, seems to be right about where he should be at this point in time. Plesac has a 3.83 ERA with a 3.45 FIP in his 40 innings across seven starts. While his K% increase from last season hasn’t stuck around, he continues to force batters to put balls in play with an extremely strong walk rate. Plesac also has greatly increased his GB% more than 16% to 55.4%.

Cleveland’s bullpen is also one of the best in baseball, so the Mariners could have a tough time scoring runs.
<h2><strong><u>Seattle Mariners</u></strong></h2>
What is really tough for Seattle in this game is that the Mariners employ an offensive philosophy that consists of hitting a ton of fly balls. Plesac used to be a pretty neutral pitcher in that regard, but now he’s an extreme ground ball guy. The fly ball strategy has been a dud for the Mariners, as the changes to the baseball have hurt, but this is also just a poor offensive team as a whole.

The hope is that Jarred Kelenic’s call-up will spark a dormant unit that ranks right around the bottom five in wOBA. Seattle has had some better offensive fortunes recently, but this is not a team that has a high projection in the batter’s box and this is also a tough park for hitting, even with the humidor that has been MLB’s attempt to level the playing field.

At least one bright spot this season for the Mariners has been Chris Flexen. Seattle took a chance on the former Mets farmhand after a really successful season in the KBO. Obviously Seattle’s proximity to Asia gives them a bit of an inside track with those players, including signings of guys like Yusei Kikuchi, Hisashi Iwakuma, and others in the past. They pay close attention to those leagues and saw enough from Flexen to sign him.

Flexen has rewarded their confidence with a 3.78 ERA and a 3.61 FIP to this point. Increased slider usage has been a big part of the equation for Flexen, who, like Plesac, doesn’t have a lot of strikeouts, but has kept the ball on the ground and minimized his walks. Another big development for Flexen has been increased curveball usage. He’s not the 60% fastball guy that got knocked around with the Mets.
<h2><strong><u>Indians vs. Mariners Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Flexen’s improvements seem to be quite legit. Plesac looks like a bad matchup for a Mariners team that wants to elevate the baseball. These two teams have scored a high percentage of their runs with the long ball, but T-Mobile Park is very stingy in that regard. This is a low total of 7, but with the Indians making that Circadian Rhythm adjustment to the travel and the late start and two pitchers that don’t hurt themselves with walks, it looks like a low-scoring series opener.

<strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/">MLB Pick</a>: Under 7</strong>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bears face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Hawkins Arena in Macon, GA. This Southern conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Mercer is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Citadel.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hawkins Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Citadel Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 10-17 record, Citadel has struggled this season, but they have been much better at home compared to the road. Their record at home is 5-6, while they are just 2-11 on the road. As the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 1-16 this season.</p>

<p>Coming off a 76-51 win over VMI, Citadel will look to snap their seven-game losing streak on the road. Over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 2-8.</p><p>Against the spread, The Citadel is 12-11-1 this season. As the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 7-9-1 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-7 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, The Citadel is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Citadel games this season is 9-13-2, and the average scoring total in their games is 137.9 points. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (140.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 135 points.</p><p>The Citadel offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against VMI. They posted a field goal percentage of 52.6% and connected on 6 threes. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 176th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 260th in terms of percentage and 294th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 113rd nationally, allowing an average of 69.7 points per contest. Citadel's three-point defense is currently 157th in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.0% of their shots vs. Citadel.</p><h3>Will the Bears Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Mercer has gone 6-5, and they have won three straight games at home. They are 5-4 when favored this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +.8 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Bears have gone 12-15, including a 5-9 record in Southern Conference games. In their last game, they beat Samford by a score of 88-84.</p><p>As the favorite, Mercer's ATS record this season is 4-4-1. Their overall ATS mark for the year is 12-11-1, and they are 7-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears have gone 5-4-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 133.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Mercer's games this year (140). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>The Mercer offense is coming off a game in which they scored 88 points vs. Samford. Overall their field goal percentage was 54% while connecting on 4 threes. Jalyn McCreary is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 15.2. Meanwhile, Jake Davis also brings a PPG average of 9.1 into the game.</p><p>The Bears' defense is presently ranked 144th nationally, allowing an average of 71.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Citadel, the Mercer defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Mercer made 16 free-throws vs. the Bears.</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -2.5 against Lamar in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Lamar Be The Talk of Cajundome?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 2-5 on the season with a dominant 84-52 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. Lamar, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Lamar jumped out to a 46-23 lead at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Vaqueros 38-29. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lamar's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 60.8% shooting on two-pointers and 46.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 18 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Ja'Sean Jackson added 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Adam Hamilton was efficient as well, going 6 of 8 from the field in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Lamar's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 29 attempts, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Lamar's opponent shot 91%, making 11 of 12 attempts. The Cardinals also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Louisiana-Lafayette Win at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-8 after a 68-61 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday. The Ragin' Cajuns, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 144.</p><p>In their latest game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 68 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 10 of 30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, going 12 for 24.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 22 points, shooting 9 for 12 overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kyndall Davis added 15 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil contributed 13 points, making 5 of 6 shots.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 33%, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 14/18, shooting 77%. Louisiana-Lafayette also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lamar Cardinals vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Dolphins and Big Green game? Catch the action at Edward Leede Arena in Hanover, NH, as the Big Green hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Dartmouth is favored by -4.5 against Le Moyne in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Edward Leede Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Big Green.</li><li>Not only will Dartmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dolphins Find a Way to Win in Hanover?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Le Moyne fell to 2-8 on the season after a 72-62 loss to Binghamton on Saturday, December 7th. The Dolphins, who were -2 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 140.</p> <p>Le Moyne trailed 33-22 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39. However, their comeback effort fell short.</p><p>Le Moyne's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, scoring 30 points on 10 of 14 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range. Ocypher Owens added 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 6 of 10 from the field.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 attempts. The Dolphins allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Le Moyne held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. The opposing team also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Le Moyne gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Big Green Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Dartmouth dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 92-83 road loss to UMass-Lowell on Saturday. The Big Green entered the game as +11 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-35 at halftime, Dartmouth allowed 57 points in the second half while scoring 39. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 154.</p><p>Dartmouth's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 45.9% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, thanks in large part to their 47.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 of 36 attempts. They were also nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Connor Amundsen led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 8 three-pointers and adding 6 assists. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 12 for 12 and finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Quinton Mincey also had a strong performance, scoring 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 5 from deep, and contributing 6 assists.</p><p>Dartmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point shots, with 30 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dartmouth's opponents shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p>

Le Moyne Dolphins vs Dartmouth Big Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

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