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<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Kings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Capitals enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 19-9-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, with Phillip Danault adding the other goal.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.</p><p>Los Angeles appeared to be in control with a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up the tying goal to Chicago with just 31 seconds left. The Kings also allowed three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 22-8-2 this season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 1-1 and Brandon Duhaime giving them a brief lead.</p><p>After falling behind early, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal just 11 seconds before the first period ended. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s score.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Carolina, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -24.5 over Brown.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Brown at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Stand a Chance in Lawrence?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 7-3 on the season with an 84-80 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Bears, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Brown's defense stepped up, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>The Bears put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 53.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% overall and 22.2% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, while Aaron Cooley knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 47 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 threes made on 24 attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p><h3>Does Kansas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas improved to 8-2 this season with a 75-60 win over NC State on Saturday. The Jayhawks, playing at home, were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 38-30 at halftime, Kansas scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding NC State to 30. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 66%, with a strong 69% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Hunter Dickinson added 21 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall. Dajuan Harris contributed 15 points and 6 assists, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Kansas giving up 60 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 56% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 69% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 7 times, where they converted 5 free throws.</p>

Brown Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Lions game? Catch the action at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Marymount as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Alabama Lions +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Marymount pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Alabama Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>North Alabama improved to 6-4 on the season with an 86-69 home win over Charleston Southern on Thursday, December 19th. The Lions, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 155 points went over the pre-game line of 148.</p> <p>North Alabama took control early, leading 46-35 at halftime, and maintained their edge by outscoring the Buccaneers 40-34 in the second half.</p><p>North Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 55.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61%, thanks to a 63.4% mark on two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 34 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range. Taye Fields was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 25 points, while Jacari Lane and Daylen Berry each added 18 points, with Berry knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% clip.</p><p>North Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 55% shooting from the field. They gave up 33 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Lions allowed their opponent to shoot 63%, with 26 made two-pointers on 41 attempts. From three-point range, their opponent shot 38%, hitting 7 of 18 attempts. North Alabama also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Do the Lions Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions improved to 6-4 on the season with an 89-73 home win over Southern on Friday. Loyola Marymount entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>LMU dominated the first half, leading 53-28, but allowed Southern to score 45 points in the second half while putting up 36 points of their own.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 49.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 55.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they connected on 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Alex Merkviladze was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 24 points and 7 rebounds. The Lions also got 19 points and 10 boards from Puoch Dobuol, while Michael Jacobs added 16 points and 4 assists. As a team, Loyola Marymount dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 73 points, Loyola Marymount's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field, including 55% from beyond the arc with 16 made threes. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p> <p>The Lions allowed 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes. Their opponent made 14 two-point shots on 32 attempts, shooting 43% from inside the arc.</p>

North Alabama Lions vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Wolverines are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wolverines will host the game at UCCU Center in Orem, UT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Utah Valley being favored by -8 over North Dakota.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +8</p><p>This game will be played at UCCU Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</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>Will North Dakota Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota improved to 3-6 on the season with an 80-75 home win over Weber State on Saturday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>North Dakota led 36-31 at halftime and both teams scored 44 points in the 2nd half. The total points of 155 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>North Dakota put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a strong 53.3% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 21.1% (4/19) of their threes. They also connected on 69% of their free throws, going 20/29 from the line.</p> <p>The Fighting Hawks grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Blaise Threatt led the way with 23 points on 9/12 shooting, while Mier Panoam added 22 points and 6 rebounds. Miguel Tomley contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 24/45 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Dakota held their opponent to 21% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they hit 20 free throws for 69%.</p><h3>Will the Wolverines Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Utah Valley Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah Valley dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 78-61 road loss to James Madison on Saturday. The Wolverines entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Utah Valley trailed 44-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they managed 13 offensive rebounds, with only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Bryce Lindsay led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Xavier Brown added 12 points and 7 assists, shooting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Osiris Grady also contributed 12 points, connecting on 2 of 4 three-point attempts.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made baskets on 54 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 50% of their two-point shots, going 14/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Valley's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who connected on 13 of 26 attempts, also at a 50% clip. The Wolverines sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%. Utah Valley also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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