<p>The Jaguars are favored on the road with a point spread of -1 as they take on the Raiders at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Jaguars' money line odds are -115, and the Raiders' odds are -107. This week 16 AFC matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 39.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -1</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Jaguars winning this one by a score of 26 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jaguars Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 3-11, the Jaguars sit 3rd in the AFC South and 27th in our power rankings, giving them a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Jacksonville is 2-2 in division games, with their most recent division matchup being a 10-6 win over the Titans in week 14. However, they couldn’t carry that momentum into week 15, losing 32-25 to the Jets.</p> <p>Jacksonville has a -8.1 scoring margin this season, but they are 7-6-1 against the spread. As underdogs, they are 6-3-1 ATS, but they are just 1-3 when favored. Their O/U record is 8-6, with their games averaging 45.7 points compared to an average line of 44.7.</p><p>Heading into week 16, Jacksonville ranks 22nd in our offensive power rankings, scoring 18.8 points per game (23rd in the NFL) and averaging 306 yards per game (24th). They are 16th in passing attempts and 22nd in passing yards per game, with 204.4. On the ground, the Jaguars rank 24th in rushing attempts and 23rd in rushing yards per game, averaging 101.6. Jacksonville is 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.2% success rate, and they rank 14th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 15, Mac Jones threw for 294 yards, completing 31 of 46 passes, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Brian Thomas Jr. led the receiving corps with 10 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries. Jacksonville scored in every quarter against the Jets, totaling 25 points, and converted 8 of 15 3rd-down attempts and 2 of 4 red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their 32-25 loss to the Jets, the Jaguars' defense allowed 275 passing yards on just 16 completions, including three touchdowns. The Jaguars struggled to defend the big play, as the Jets averaged 9.2 yards per passing attempt. Despite hitting the quarterback more than the Jets and winning the tackles for loss battle, they managed just one sack.<p></p>On the ground, the Jaguars allowed 125 rushing yards on 23 attempts, giving up 5.4 yards per attempt. Opposing offenses have been able to move the ball effectively against Jacksonville, as the Jets finished with 400 total yards in the game. The Jaguars also allowed the Jets to convert on 40% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Raiders Win At Home Over The Jaguars?</h3><p>With their 15-9 loss to the Falcons in week 15, the Raiders’ losing streak now stands at 10 games, dropping them to 2-12 on the season. Las Vegas ranks 24th in our NFL power rankings and has been eliminated from playoff contention. They are 0-5 in the AFC West and 2-8 in conference play.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Raiders are 5-8-1, with a 5-7-1 record as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is -9.4 points per game. Their O/U record is 8-6, with the under hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Raiders rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in points per game (17.5) and 27th in yards per game (299.1). Despite ranking 4th in passing attempts, they are 15th in passing yards per game, with 221.1. On the ground, they rank 30th in rushing yards per game (78.1) on 21.6 attempts per game, which ranks 28th.</p> <p>Las Vegas has struggled on 3rd down, converting just 33.9% of their attempts, which ranks 28th in the NFL. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 47.2% of their opportunities, which ranks 3rd in the league.</p><p>In their 15-9 loss to the Falcons, the Raiders' defense allowed just 93 passing yards on 11 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 168 rushing yards on 37 attempts. The Falcons took advantage of this, controlling the clock and keeping the Raiders' offense off the field for long stretches.<p></p>Despite allowing only 261 total yards, the Raiders' defense gave up one touchdown on the ground and struggled to get off the field, as the Falcons converted 69.2% of their fourth-down attempts and 50% of their red-zone trips. Las Vegas did come up with three sacks and one interception in the game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Huskies and Redbirds game? Catch the action at CEFCU Arena in Normal, IL, as the Redbirds hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Illinois State as the -15.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at CEFCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Redbirds.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois State winning straight-up, we like Northern Illinois at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northern Illinois Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Saturday, December 7th, the Huskies fell to 1-7 on the season after a 101-57 road loss to Northern Iowa. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, Northern Illinois not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 56-28 at halftime, the Huskies allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 29. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Northern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.1% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they managed only 7 offensive rebounds, with 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jacob Hutson was a bright spot, scoring 22 points in 19 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Ben Schwieger also contributed, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 20 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Northern Illinois's defensive struggles, giving up 101 points on 62% shooting, they couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, allowing them to hit 71% from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northern Illinois allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance, while also sending the other team to the line 29 times, where they converted 72% of their free throws.</p><h3>Can the Redbirds Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Illinois State moved to 5-4 on the season with an 81-77 win over Saint Louis on Sunday. The Redbirds were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois State took a 43-31 lead into halftime but allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 38. Despite the defensive lapse, the Redbirds held on for the win.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 47.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 17 from deep, and made 71.4% of their free throws, going 15 for 21.</p> <p>Robbie Avila led the way with 28 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 37.5% from three. Chase Walker added 27 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and going 2 for 2 from beyond the arc. Isaiah Swope contributed 22 points, making 6 of 10 threes, while Johnny Kinziger chipped in 20 points, shooting 66.7% from three.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled, giving up 77 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, as the other team hit 55% of their attempts, going 21/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. The Redbirds gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lumberjacks versus the Hornets? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at The Hornets Nest in Sacramento, CA. This Big Sky conference matchup has an over/under of 132 points, and Sacramento State is favored to win by -3 at home vs. Northern Arizona.</p><h3>NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets -3</p><p>This game will be played at The Hornets Nest at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lumberjacks Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With just 11 wins in 25 games, Northern Arizona is just 4-7 in Big Sky play. On the road, the Lumberjacks have gone just 5-11, compared to their 6-3 record at home. As the underdog, Northern Arizona is 5-13 this season.</p>

<p>Coming off a 76-71 win over Montana State, the Lumberjacks have gone 1-2 in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Arizona has gone 8-10 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-10, including a 1-2 record in their last three away games. Overall, the Lumberjacks have an 11-14 ATS mark this year.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Northern Arizona games is 10-14-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 143.8 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 144.5 points. Today's over/under line is set at 132 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 155 points.</p><p>The Northern Arizona offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Montana State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.9% while connecting on 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Trenton McLaughlin, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.5, while Carson Basham also carries a PPG average of 11.4 into the game.</p><p>The Lumberjacks' defense is presently ranked 260th nationally, allowing an average of 76.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Montana State, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 71 points vs. Northern Arizona.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Weber State by a score of 58-53, Sacramento State is 6-19 overall and 2-10 in Big Sky action. They have lost eight games in a row and are 3-7 at home this season.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Hornets are 2-5 this season. They have been the underdog in 16 of their 25 games, going 2-14 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Sacramento State has gone just 1-5-1 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hornets are just 2-7-1 vs. the spread. At home, Sacramento State is 3-6-1 ATS this season and over their last 10 home games, they have a mark of 3-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Sacramento State games is 8-15. Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season of 138.3. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 108 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 65.8 points per game, the Sacramento State had a below average performance. They scored 53 points against Weber State and had a field goal percentage of 45.2%. Coming into the game, the Hornets offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 31%. On average, they get up 22.9 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 12.2 made free-throws.</p><p>The Hornets' defense is presently ranked 114th nationally, allowing an average of 70.0 points per contest. Against Weber State in their most recent game, the Sacramento State defense gave up a total of 58 points while allowing Weber State to hit 47% of their shots.</p>

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