<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Canadiens are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canadiens to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canadiens on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are Columbus Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p><p>As the season has progressed, the Blue Jackets have struggled to find consistency, and they currently sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, they have gone 5-5 and have lost two straight games as the underdog. On the road, Columbus has gone 10-15-6, and they are 4-16 against divisional opponents.</p>

<p>Overall, the Blue Jackets have a record of 22-32-10, and they have been the underdog in 58 of their 64 games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Columbus has gone just 10-29, and they have dropped two of their last three games.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 19-12 vs. the puck line, including a 4-6 mark in their last 10 games. Overall, Columbus has gone 37-27 vs. the puck line this year. As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 35-23.</p>

<p>So far, the team's average scoring margin sits at -0.6 goals per game, and they have 14 wins by multiple goals compared to 25 losses by multiple goals. In their last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>The average goal total for Columbus' games is sitting at 6.6. The average over/under line for the season is 6.5. The Blue Jackets come in with an over/under record of 31-30-3.</p><p>Across the Blue Jackets last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Blue Jackets come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 21st in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. Looking at how the Blue Jackets' offense is performing during power plays, they are 32nd in power play goals and 29th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Columbus' current leading scorer is Boone Jenner. This season, he has 19 goals, which puts him 87th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 10 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens come into the season ranked 7th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 32.6 shots per game against Montreal. For the season, they are ranked 27th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 12-13, and his save percentage is 0.796%.</p><h3>Will Montreal Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p><p>At 24-30-10, the Canadiens are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division. They have lost two straight games and have gone just 2-8 in their last ten games. In games where they have been favored, Montreal is 4-1-0.</p>

<p>Over the course of the season, the Canadiens have gone 12-17-3 at home and 12-25 against other Eastern Conference teams. In their last three games, Montreal has gone 1-2, and they are 1-4 in their last five games.</p></p><p>At home this year, the Canadiens have gone 20-12 against the puck line and their average scoring margin is -0.8 goals per game. So far, Montreal has gone 41-23 against the puck line, including going 8-2 in their last ten games.</p>

<p>When favored, the Canadiens have gone just 1-4 against the puck line and they have 16 wins by just one goal. Overall, Montreal has 19 losses by more than one goal.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Montreal is 6.4. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 33-29-2.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Canadiens have an average of 2.8 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 27th in the league. In terms of the Canadiens' offense during power plays, they are 19th in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>The leading scorer for Montreal's offense is Nick Suzuki. Coming into the game he has 25 goals, ranking 35th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 36 assists so far.</p><p>Montreal defense takes on the Blue Jackets ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 32.6 shots per game against Montreal. They also are 27th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Columbus, goalie Cayden Primeau has started 13 games in this season. His current record is 5-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.389%.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>Betting on today's Musketeers and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -1.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Not only will Georgetown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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>Can Xavier Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Xavier improved to 9-5 on the season with a 94-72 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Musketeers were -9.5 favorites at home and covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-31 at halftime, Xavier scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 166 went over the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points and shooting 57.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.1%, thanks to 65.4% shooting on two-pointers and 47.6% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Musketeers also made 30 of 40 free throws and dished out 20 assists. Ryan Conwell led the way with 22 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 19, despite shooting just 35% overall.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, they still managed to come away with a win, allowing 72 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Musketeers gave up 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 26 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Xavier's defense allowed 10 made threes on 21 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 30 of those attempts for 75%.</p><h3>Are the Hoyas Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 11-2 on the season with an 83-53 home win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Hoyas were heavy favorites, entering the game as -29.5 point favorites, and they covered the spread. The combined points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, Georgetown clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own.</p><p>Georgetown put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 63%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%).</p> <p>Thomas Sorber and Toby Nnadozie each scored 22 points, with Sorber shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Drew Fielder added 20 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots and pulling down 13 boards. Malik Mack contributed 15 points and 11 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Georgetown's defensive struggles, they managed to limit the opposing team to 53 points. However, they allowed a 55% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 30 of their 54 shots.</p> <p>Georgetown gave up 22 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (61%) and 8 threes on 18 tries (44%). They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 15 free throws (93%).</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Canadiens face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canadiens to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+206)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at Montreal?</h3><p><p>With 99 points, the Carolina Hurricanes come into tonight's game in second place in the Eastern Conference and second in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3, and they are 46-21-7 overall.</p>

<p>On the road, Carolina has gone 21-12-3, and they have been favored in 67 of their 74 games this season. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Hurricanes have gone 31-13, and they have been favored in 43 of their 67 games against conference opponents.</p></p><p>On the road, Carolina's puck line record this season is 15-21, and their average scoring differential away from home is +.6 goals per game. Overall, the Hurricanes' puck line record is 31-43, including going 29-17 in games that they have won by multiple goals.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hurricanes have been favored in 67 of their games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 27-40. In their last ten games, Carolina's puck line record is 4-6, and they have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games on the road.</p> <p>The average goal total for Carolina's games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 30-43-1.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Carolina has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. The Carolina offense is ranked 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 8th in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina's leading scorer is Sebastian Aho. So far, he has 32 goals which is 22nd in the NHL. Aho also comes into the game with 51 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens are currently 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Montreal. They also are 24th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov comes into the game having made 36 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.7%.</p><h3>Will the Canadiens Win at Bell Centre?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Canadiens have gone 14-17-4 and are currently riding a three-game winning streak. In the Eastern Conference standings, Montreal is in 15th place and has an overall record of 28-32-12. Against teams from the Atlantic Division, the Canadiens have gone 4-16 this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Montreal has gone 23-31-12 this season and has won three straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Canadiens are 4-6 and have gone 3-0 in their last three games.</p></p><p>On the season, Montreal has an average scoring margin of -.6 goals per game. So far, they have had 17 wins by one goal and 11 wins by multiple goals. In their last ten home games, the Canadiens have gone 9-1 against the puck line.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Montreal has a puck line record of 45-21. Overall, their puck line record is at 47-25, and their current puck line win streak is at three games. This season, the Canadiens have been the underdog in all but six games.</p> <p>The average goal total for Montreal's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 35-35-2.</p><p>Although Carolina has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Canadiens are scoring an 2.7 goals per game this season, ranking 27th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 28th in the league. Montreal's offense is currently ranked 21st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 20th in the league.</p><p>Montreal's leading goal scorer is Nick Suzuki. So far this season, he has 30 goals, placing him 25th in the NHL. Suzuki also comes into the game with 39 assists.</p><p>Montreal defense takes on the Hurricanes ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 32.4 shots per game against Montreal. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Sam Montembeault has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.764%.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/24

NASCAR is a sport that is extremely popular in the United States, and it’s also one that comes with some great betting opportunities. Knowing how to bet NASCAR is a bit different than wagering on other sports as there are some different betting options out there.

NASCAR was founded all the way back in 1948, and the sport is celebrating 75 years of existence in 2023. The actual sport hasn’t really changed much since it was founded, but this is an organization that has seen plenty of growth.

There are auto racing events taking place throughout the year, and the NASCAR races are typically held every Sunday. NASCAR has introduced a points system, and that creates more drama and excitement for fans and sports bettors.

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<p>The Bulldogs and Lancers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Longwood as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Farmville?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNC Asheville improved to 6-5 on the season after a 103-99 home victory over High Point on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UNC Asheville led 47-43 at halftime and both teams scored 56 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 202, well over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>UNC Asheville put up 103 points in their latest game, shooting 50.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 60.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made 27 of 37 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>Jordan Marsh led the way with 29 points and 8 assists, shooting 58.8% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Bobby Pettiford added 24 points, shooting 83.3% overall, and Toyaz Solomon contributed 22 points, hitting 78.6% of his shots. Josh Banks also chipped in 20 points, making 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite UNC Asheville's defensive struggles, allowing 99 points on 50% shooting, they did limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc. However, they couldn't contain the inside game, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 73% of their attempts. UNC Asheville allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Longwood Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 9-5 on the season with an 83-78 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday. Despite being -9 favorites, Longwood didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Longwood trailed 35-31 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>In their recent game, the Longwood Lancers put up 83 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and connecting on 7 of 13 three-point attempts, also at a 53.8% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.5%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 20 for 25 from the line. The Lancers dished out 14 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson also contributing 8 assists. Daylen Berry scored 18 points, while Colby Garland added 17 points and 6 assists. DJ Patrick hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 21 of 39 from two-point range, also at 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lancers gave up 7 threes on 13 attempts, again at 53%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws for 80%.</p>

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Another week, another UFC event as we get strapped in for UFC Fight Night 182, aka UFC on ESPN+ 40, with a main event of Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira. In fact, there are actually two UFC cards this week with a Dana White Contender Series card midweek.

Eleven fights are on the docket for this one, headlined by that main event of UFC veterans. There are a lot of familiar names on this fight card, as we only have two debut fighters and a handful of promising youngsters on the undercard.

We’ll use the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> to break it all down for you and place a little extra emphasis on the main card bouts.
<h4><strong><u>Anthony Birchak vs. Gustavo Lopez</u></strong></h4>
This fight does not have a line of time of writing because Lopez’s original opponent, Felipe Colares, tested positive for COVID-19. This is only the second UFC fight for Gustavo Lopez, who lost to Merab Dvalishvili back in June. The 34-year-old Anthony Birchak was released from the UFC in February 2017 after going 2-2.
<h4><strong><u>Ramiz Brahimaj (+125) vs. Max Griffin (-145); Total: 2.5 (-185/155)</u></strong></h4>
It turns out that Ramiz Brahimaj is the first of our two debut fighters on the card. Brahimaj was supposed to fight over the summer, but one of his cornermen got COVID-19 and he was bumped from the card. The former LFA welterweight has not fought since March 22, 2019, so he’ll have a ton of cage rust to shake off here against Max Griffin. Brahimaj has won all eight times by submission, but has lost two decisions, if this fight gets to that point.

Max Griffin desperately needs a win here. He’s lost four of his last five fights, all of which have gone to decision. His lone win was by majority decision, so even that one was iffy. Griffin was 12-2 when he joined the UFC back in 2016, but he’s gone 3-6 and it’s a wonder if he’ll even be able to stick around much longer past this fight. He has fought decent competition, hence the -145 price tag. The long layoff for Brahimaj makes it too hard to bet the dog. The decision price is heavily juiced at -185, but each of the last seven for Griffin have gone the full 15.
<h4><strong><u>Eduardo Garagorri (+195) vs. Darren Elkins (-230); Total: 2.5 (-165/135)</u></strong></h4>
We’re reaching the end of the line for 36-year-old Darren Elkins. He’s lost four straight fights as he heads into this one a big favorite against Eduardo Garagorri. Elkins lost to Nate Landwehr back in mid-May to run his streak to four, with his other losses against Ryan Hall, Ricardo Lamas, and Alexander Volkanovski.

Garagorri, on the other hand, is 1-1 in the UFC. He’s coming off of his first career loss, which he’s had almost a year to stew about. He is a multi-faceted fighter with four knockout wins, six submission wins, and three decision wins. Elkins is on the wrong side of his career. An upset makes sense here.
<h4><strong><u>Marcos Rogerio de Lima (+280) vs. Alexandr Romanov (-340); Total: 1.5 (185/-225)</u></strong></h4>
This is only the second UFC fight for big favorite Alexandr Romanov, who brings a perfect 12-0 record with 12 stoppage wins into this fight. The 29-year-old beat Roque Martinez, but now steps up in class against a UFC veteran in Marcos Rogerio de Lima. The 35-year-old known as Pezao has alternated wins and losses over his last eight fights. Only one has been a decision, which he did win. The former light heavyweight has had most of his issues with taller fighters. Romanov is not one, but the line still suggests that this is a bad matchup for Rogerio.
<h4><strong><u>Jamey Simmons (+400) vs. Giga Chikadze (-550)</u></strong></h4>
This was a late posting to the card with newcomer Jamey Simmons in the first fight of his four-fight contract. He’ll face Giga Chikadze, who just improved to 11-2 with an easy 15-minute win over Omar Morales back on October 10. This will be the fourth fight of 2020 for Chikadze, but the 32-year-old has a great gas tank. He’s gone 15 minutes in each of his last four fights. Simmons just fought October 16 to stay sharp in a low-end promotion. It’s hard to lay -550 here, but as an open parlay piece or something, Chikadze should win rather convincingly.
<h4><strong><u>Trevin Giles (-105) vs. Bevon Lewis (-115); Total: 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h4>
Trevin Giles and Bevon Lewis will square off in the last fight exclusively on ESPN+. The main card will also be on ESPN2. Lewis is the slight favorite in the closest thing we have to a toss-up fight on the undercard. Lewis has lost two of his last three, but there is no shame in losing to Uriah Hall or Darren Stewart. He bounced back with a win over Dequan Townsend in January.

Giles also lost twice, to Zak Cummings and Gerald Meerschaert, before getting back on track with a win over James Krause. Giles has only lost twice by submission. He’s won two decisions and 10 by stoppage. Lewis is 4-1 in decisions and 3-1 in KO/TKO, but has no submissions. If Giles has a takedown defense issue, Lewis is unlikely to exploit that. Giles gets the nod here at -105.
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<h4><strong><u>Claudia Gadelha (+120) vs. Yan Xiaonan (-140); Total: 2.5 (-320/260)</u></strong></h4>
The only women’s fight on the card is this women’s strawweight match between Claudia Gadelha and Yan Xiaonan. Gadelha is the underdog, despite winning three of her last four fights. She topped Angela Hill back in May after nearly 10 months on the sidelines. Gadelha’s loss to Nina Ansaroff is really the only bad performance. Her other losses were to Joanna Jedrzejczyk twice and Jessica Andrade, two former champions.

Yan Xiaonan is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC. She hasn’t fought fighters the caliber of Andrade or Jedrzejczyk, but she’s comfortably beaten everybody put in her path. The 31-year-old’s lone loss came over a decade ago. She’s one of the better strikers in the division, but her takedown defense will get a workout here against Gadelha. I actually like the underdog to have a great chance in this fight, especially if she gets it to the ground with top control.
<h4><strong>Pick: Claudia Gadelha</strong></h4>
<h4><strong><u>Brendan Allen (-107) vs. Ian Heinisch (-113); Total: 2.5 (-200/160)</u></strong></h4>
Ian Heinisch’s big bounce back win over Gerald Meerschaert may be the catalyst for the line swing in this fight against Brendan Allen. Allen was victorious over replacement Kyle Daukaus when he was supposed to fight Heinisch back in June. Allen is 15-3 overall and 4-0 in the UFC, including his debut appearance on the Dana White Contender Series. The 24-year-old seems to be a promising prospect and he was an LFA champion early last year before making the UFC leap.

Heinisch, though, is a veteran at 32 with a lot of big names on his list of past results. After losses to Omari Akhmedov and Derek Brunson, the first-round knockout of Meerschaert was a side of him we hadn’t seen much. Heinisch has seven decision wins and seven stoppage wins.  Will the wily veteran Heinisch beat the younger, taller, lankier Allen? It’s hard to say, but Heinisch has taken the money to this point. This is close to call. I’d lean with Allen, but not confidently.
<h4><strong>Pick: Brendan Allen</strong></h4>
<h4><strong><u>Khalid Taha (+290) vs. Raoni Barcelos (-365); Total: 2.5 (-105/-125)</u></strong></h4>
Raoni Barcelos replaced Jack Shore for this fight and he’ll be a big favorite when the opening bell rings against Khalid Taha. We haven’t seen Barcelos in a long time, as he last fought in December, but did extend his UFC winning streak to four against Said Nurmagomedov. We haven’t seen Taha in an even longer time, as the 28-year-old has been out of action since October 5 when he beat Bruno Silva at UFC 243.

Barcelos is a heavy favorite here over Taha, who has only lost twice in 15 pro fights. These two fighters profile pretty similarly, except that Barcelos is a little taller and a lot more active. That would seem to be the difference here based on the line.
<h4><strong>Pick: Raoni Barcelos</strong></h4>
<h4><strong><u>Andrei Arlovski (+235) vs. Tanner Boser (-275); Total: 2.5 (-145/115)</u></strong></h4>
Andrei Arlovski and Tanner Boser meet in the second of two heavyweight fights on the slate for Saturday. Boser is a massive favorite in search of his third win in a row and fourth out of five in the UFC. The big Canadian won twice in four weeks over the summer with knockouts of Philippe Lins and Raphael Pessoa. Arlovski also beat Lins back in May, so the two have a common opponent, but that seems to be about all that they have in common based on the odds. Arlovski is also 41 years old now and Boser, who seems to be getting some favorable matchups in hopes of elevating his status, is just 29.

The over 2.5 at -145 is pretty interesting here. Boser’s had knockouts in his last two fights, but went the full 15 in his first two UFC matches. Three of the last four for Arlovski have gone the distance. It is a sign that Arlovski’s striking power has fallen quite considerably, but he’s certainly experienced enough to not get himself in too much trouble. I think that’s the play here, with Boser by decision if you want to cut down the vig.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 2.5</strong></h4>
<h4><strong><u>Glover Teixeira (+205) vs. Thiago Santos (-240); Total: 1.5 (-145/115)</u></strong></h4>
After a positive COVID-19 test for each one of these fighters, the match between Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos is finally going to happen. Teixeira has found a second wind of late with four straight wins, including a very impressive win over Anthony Smith back on May 13. Teixeira may be 41, but he is still performing at a very high level, all things considered. He still finds himself a big underdog here in this spot against Santos.

The 36-year-old Santos hasn’t fought since UFC 239 when he lost to Jon Jones. It was Santos’s first loss in four fights. There is certainly nothing wrong with losing a fight like that and Santos took Jones the full 25 and lost by split decision in what was considered to be very controversial. Santos badly tore up his knee in that fight and hasn’t been out there since. After stepping up in such a huge way to face Jones, and now coming back from a major injury, there’s no way I could lay -240 here.
<h4><strong>Pick: Glover Teixeira</strong></h4>
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A very strong, “invitation-only” field is on hand this week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. This is the final tune-up for the PLAYERS Championship, which is a reason why there are some bigger names than usual on hand for this event. Given its rich history, and of course bearing the name of one of golf’s most affable personalities, this tournament tends to bring out big fields, but this one may be one of the strongest in recent history. Even without Tiger Woods, who withdrew on Monday.

We’ll be doing what we always do here this week in our DFS article and that means looking for value further down the board to save some money in hopes of being able to roster the big names with the best chances to win the tournament.

Here are the picks for the Arnold Palmer Invitational:

<strong>Charley Hoffman ($7,000) – </strong>Charley Hoffman is way down the board this week. With good reason, to be quite honest. Hoffman has only made four of eight cuts this season and is coming off of an MC about a month ago at the Genesis Open. Hoffman, though, has played very well here at Bay Hill in his last two starts. He tied for second in 2017 and followed that up by finishing seventh last year. While he’s not in good form recently, going to a course where a guy has had success can provide a really nice boost. Few players have had more success than Hoffman over the last two years here, so he’s worth paying pennies for, especially if this means you can carry both Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose.

<strong>Henrik Stenson ($8,100) – </strong>This is certainly a bit of a risk. It has not been a good look for Henrik Stenson of late. He’s 42 years old now and has battled wrist and back injuries over the last three years. He’s only made two of his five cuts this season. And, yet, he’s 40/1 on the betting board this week because of his past successes at Bay Hill. Stenson has three top-five finishes over the last four years in Arnold Palmer’s tournament. He wasn’t exactly in great form last year when he finished fourth. He did fire an opening-round 64 and played with the pack the other three days, but it’s still in there somewhere. Stenson was third in 2016 and second in 2015. We saw Vijay Singh turn back the clock last week at PGA National. Why can’t a player closer to his old form do so here?

<strong>Louis Oosthuizen ($7,900) – </strong>Louis Oosthuizen has always been a player that needs the challenge. He needs the best fields and the best courses. After missing the cut at Riviera in the Genesis Open, he played a bit better in Mexico at the WGC. Oosthuizen needs to get a little more consistency in his game, but playing for the third time in four weeks should help. Prior to the Genesis Open, he was playing sparingly, with a fourth at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a seventh at the Alfred Dunhill Links event, and a win in the South African Open. Oosthuizen was ninth back in 2015 at this event and 28th back in 2017. He missed the cut last year, but he’s playing regularly again, so he’s worth a shot this week.

<strong>Matt Every ($7,400) – </strong>Why not, right? Two-time winner Matt Every comes in at a very low price because he hasn’t been getting headlines at big events. Every has four top-20 finishes this season, including a 16th most recently at the Puerto Rico Open, which was the alternate event to the WGC-Mexico. Every actually ranks 14th in strokes gained overall on the PGA Tour this season. It is a small sample size, but he won this event back in 2014 and 2015, so he certainly has an affinity for this course. He’ll probably be rostered by a lot of people and it might be best to avoid him in case he misses the cut, but he’s played really well so far this season with courses in destinations where wind can be a factor and that adds some value here this week.

<strong>Zach Johnson ($7,700) – </strong>It’s never flashy for Zach Johnson, but he doesn’t make any mistakes. These courses on the Florida swing prey on players that make mistakes. Johnson is that guy at your local course that hits it a responsible 220 and walks after every tee shot in a straight line. Except, well, he’s hitting it more like 270 or 280 and doing the same thing. Johnson opened with a 66 last week and fell off the pace after that, but he tends to play quite well in the southeastern United States. He pulled a top-five finish back in 2016 and finished ninth here back in 2015. He consistently makes cuts and with a little luck, he could grab us a top-15 finish at a course where he has played well in the past.

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<p>Los Angeles and New York will square off in an NL matchup at 8:08 PM ET at Citi Field in New York, NY. The Dodgers are on a five-game winning streak and are 98-64 overall, while the Mets are 89-73 and have Luis Severino on the mound.</p>

<p>Wednesday's forecast in New York calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. FS1 will be televising this one, and the Dodgers are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -111 compared to the Mets at -106. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -111</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 8:08 ET on Wednesday, October 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 4 to 3</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>New York picked up a 7-3 road win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Mets offense got off to a fast start, scoring five of their seven runs in the 1st and 2nd innings. On the other side, the Dodgers got on the board with one run in the 5th and added their final two runs in the 6th.</p>

<p>Sean Manaea only went five innings for the Mets but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued four walks. Ryan Brasier only lasted one inning for the Dodgers, giving up one hit and one earned run.</p>

<p>At the plate, Mark Vientos and Francisco Lindor each homered for the Mets. Vientos, Lindor, and Starling Marte each had two RBIs. Max Muncy hit a home run for the Dodgers, going 1/2 with three RBIs.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Dodgers prepare for their playoff matchup against the Mets, they'll be on the road, where they posted a 46-35 record during the regular season, compared to their 52-29 mark at home. Los Angeles finished the season with a 98-64 record and is currently on a five-game winning streak. As road favorites, the Dodgers went 42-23 this year.</p> <p>Los Angeles had an 86-83 run line record this season, including 43-40 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in their last two road games. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.4 total runs this year, while today’s over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 95-69, and the over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Walker Buehler gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Mets on the road. This year, he has made 16 starts and has a record of 1-6 with an ERA of 5.38. Buehler's WHIP for the season is currently 1.55. In his last outing, Buehler took the loss, giving up six earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back over his last three starts, he has allowed at least one homer in each outing. Buehler has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.65 strikeouts per nine innings. Per nine innings, he is giving up 3.35 walks.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .310 with a league-leading 130 RBIs and 54 home runs. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he has 33 homers this season, which is 2nd on the team and 11th in the league. Hernandez comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 6/24 with two homers and seven RBIs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Dodgers have the league's top OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. They are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. As a team, the Dodgers are batting .258, which is 3rd in the league.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Mets prepare to face the Dodgers, they’ll look to build on their 46-35 home record, compared to 43-38 on the road. New York went 60-39 as favorites this season, while posting a 35-37 mark as underdogs.</p> <p>New York’s run line record stands at 89-82, with a home run margin of +0.7, compared to +0.3 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in four straight home games. The Mets’ over/under record is 88-78, and 69.8% of their games had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>New York is sending Luis Severino to the mound today, and he finished with a no-decision in his last outing. Against the Phillies on October 6th, he went six innings, giving up three earned runs, and he allowed two homers in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Severino's ERA for the season is 3.91, along with a record of 11-7. Opponents have hit .232 this season off Severino. He has one complete game shutout this year and 14 quality starts. Per nine innings, Severino is averaging 7.96 strikeouts and 2.97 walks.</p><p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as Alonso is 10th in the league with 34 homers, and Lindor is just behind him at 33. Lindor also leads the team with 91 RBIs and is batting .273 compared to Alonso's mark of .240. Over his last six games, Mark Vientos has been on fire, going 11/25 with three homers and nine RBIs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. They have been a good home run hitting team this season and are also near the top of the league in terms of isolated power. As a team, they are batting .246 and have the 8th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-146) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+120) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and have a record of 22-18, while the Pelicans are 9-32 and have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on Gulf TV. The over/under line for this game is 225 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-112 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Dallas Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 22-18 on the season after a 118-99 home loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points was well below the pre-game total of 235.</p> <p>Denver took control early, outscoring Dallas 36-21 in the 1st quarter and 35-24 in the 2nd. A 12-0 run by the Mavs brought them closer, but they couldn’t sustain the momentum. Although Dallas outscored Denver 32-27 in the 4th quarter, it wasn’t enough to overcome the 91-67 deficit they faced going into the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Nuggets, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 42.2% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Daniel Gafford led the team with 13 points, scoring 6 in the 1st quarter and 7 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Naji Marshall and Kyrie Irving each added 11 points, with Marshall scoring 9 in the 4th. Irving shot just 22.2% from the field, contributing 5 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 71 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20. Overall, they allowed 118 points on 51% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas allowed Denver to hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. The Nuggets also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks finished with 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 9-32 on the season with a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday. New Orleans, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 232 fell short of the 243.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run in the 4th quarter, extending their lead from 33-27 to 44-27. They outscored Chicago 33-27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Pelicans managed to put up 119 points in their win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 43.8% from the field and 28% from three-point range. They made 14 threes in the game, with Dejounte Murray hitting 4 of them, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.</p> <p>Trey Murphy led the way with 32 points, scoring 11 of those in the 3rd quarter. Zion Williamson added 21 points, with 9 coming in the opening period. Jose Alvarado also came up big, scoring all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough start, allowing 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Pelicans tightened up their defense, giving up just 27 points in each of the final two quarters to help secure the win. They held the Bulls to 44% shooting overall.</p> <p>New Orleans did a solid job defending the three, with Chicago hitting 14 threes on 32% shooting. The Pelicans also sent the Bulls to the line just 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. UAB is favored by -2.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UAB?</h3><p>UAB improved to 9-7 on the season with an 81-76 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 157, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UAB led 40-35 at halftime and matched FAU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 41 points after the break.</p><p>UAB put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 14 of 22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%. The Blazers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 7 assists. Tre Carroll contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, while KyKy Tandy hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 57.1% shooting from deep.</p><p>UAB's defense allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 21 of 50 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 three-point shots, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 10 of those for 66%. UAB gave up 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 8-7 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>USF led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Bulls will look to tighten up their defense as they aim to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>South Florida's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds contributing to their 70-point performance.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes. Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods each hit 3 threes, with Brumbaugh adding 5 assists.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 37% shooting, as they made just 12 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>However, South Florida struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 14 of 30 attempts, good for 46%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those for 70%. South Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinal and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPNN, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and Wake Forest is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Stanford.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stanford Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 11-5 on the season with a dominant 88-65 win over Virginia on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Stanford led 40-30 at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Virginia 48-35. The Cardinal’s strong performance on both ends of the floor helped them secure the win.</p><p>Stanford put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots (94.1%).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep (45.5%), while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 56% shooting, as the other team made 21 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford's defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 24 attempts, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 94% rate. Stanford allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Wake Forest Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 12-4 on the season with an 88-78 road win over Miami on Saturday, January 11th. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 39-31 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, while Miami put up 47 points after the break.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Cameron Hildreth led the way with 31 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. Matthew Cleveland and Hunter Sallis each added 22 points, with Cleveland shooting 61.5% from the field. Tre'Von Spillers was efficient as well, hitting 72.7% of his shots to finish with 17 points.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with 14 made two-point baskets.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 11 of 35 shots, good for 31%. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Demon Deacons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Mountain Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mountain Hawks at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and the Mountain Hawks are favored to win at home against the Bison.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Lehigh winning straight-up, we like Bucknell at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bison Defense Show Up in Bethlehem?</h3><p>So far this season, Bucknell has been an underdog in 13 of their 15 games, and they have gone 2-11 in those contests. On the road, the Bison are 2-6, and their average scoring margin is -11.1 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Bucknell lost to American by a score of 71-63. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Bison have gone 2-8, and their record this season is 4-11.</p><p>So far this season, Bucknell has an ATS record of 7-8. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-4. As the underdog, the Bison are 5-8 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Bucknell has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Bucknell is 6-8-1. The average scoring total in their games is 133.4, which is lower than the average over/under line of 135.2. Today's over/under line of 140 is higher than the average scoring total in their last three games of 128 and the average scoring total in their last five games of 127. On the year, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Bison's offense finished with 63 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 62.5 points per contest. For the season, the Bucknell offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 339th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 42%.</p><p>So far, the Bison's defense is ranked 139th in the country at 70.9 points per contest. The Bucknell defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed American to connect on 10 threes.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Lehigh?</h3><p>Lehigh has struggled this season, going just 4-9 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League. They have been even worse on the road, going 2-7 compared to 0-2 at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mountain Hawks are 1-2 this season, and they are 1-7 as the underdog. For the year, their average scoring margin is -7.2 points per game.</p><p>Lehigh's ATS record this season is 7-4, but they are just 1-2 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountain Hawks have gone 5-5.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record this season is 5-6 and today's line of 140 is lower than their average over/under line of 147.2. So far, 10 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 140. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points compared to their season average of 150.2 points per game. Currently, their over/under record for their last three games is 1-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Lehigh offense tallied 88 points in a matchup against Loyola Maryland. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.6%, and they made 6 threes. The team's scoring leader is Keith Higgins Jr, who holds an average of 15.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Tyler Whitney-Sidney is averaging 14.7 points per game this season.</p><p>Lehigh's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Lehigh's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.4% this season.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Great Danes and Crimson game? Catch the action at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA, as the Crimson hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and the Crimson are favored to win at home against the Great Danes.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Crimson.</li><li>Even though we have Harvard winning straight-up, we like Albany at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Albany?</h3><p>The Albany Great Danes, who will face Harvard, have a record of 8-6. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Albany has a record of 3-7. As of now, Albany holds an 8-5 record against the spread heading into today's game. In their previous five games, they have gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 14 games, Albany has an over/under record of 7-4-2, with their games averaging 151.5 points per game on average. In the Great Danes' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 152 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-1-2.</p><p>In their latest game, Albany offense put up 86 points against LIU. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.8% and made 5 threes. On the offensive front, the Great Danes have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 237th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 246th in terms of percentage and 221st in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Great Danes' defense is presently ranked 210th nationally, allowing an average of 74.5 points per contest. So far, the Albany defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.9 times per game (670th).</p><h3>Will the Crimson Win at Home?</h3><p>After 12 games, Harvard has an 8-4 overall record. The team has gone 3-3 on the road and 4-1 at home. Harvard's ATS record is currently sitting at 4-7, putting them below .500. In home games this season, Harvard has a 1-4 mark vs. the spread, and over their last ten home games, they are just 1-8 ATS.</p><p>Through 12 games, Harvard has an over/under record of 7-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 144.9 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Crimson's over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 136 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Harvard offense concluded with only 60 points against Iona. Throughout the game, they made 5/21 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 36.7%. The team's scoring leader is Malik Mack, who holds an average of 20.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Chisom Okpara is averaging 17.5 points per game this season.</p><p>At present, the Crimson's defense is nationally ranked 134th, allowing 70.3 points per game. Harvard will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Iona to just 36% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Davidson is favored bt -1.5 vs. La Salle. The over/under for the game is 147 points.</p><h3>DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Davidson improved to 11-4 on the season with a 74-64 win over Fordham on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Davidson took control early, leading 36-20 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>Davidson put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42), but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% (5/16) of their three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the Wildcats with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Connor Kochera and Japhet Medor each added 20 points, with Medor also dishing out 5 assists. Jackie Johnson III contributed 20 points as well, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and 25% from three. Bobby Durkin chipped in 15 points and grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Davidson's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 44% (26/58). They allowed 21/42 (50%) shooting from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Davidson's defense limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting (31%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 (70%). Davidson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>La Salle improved to 8-7 on the season with a narrow 83-82 road win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Explorers were +13 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-30 at halftime, La Salle turned things around by scoring 44 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p><p>La Salle put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and hitting 38.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 24 points on 8 of 9 shooting overall. Deuce Jones and Jonah Hinton also shot 50% from deep, with Deuce adding 16 points and Hinton contributing 12.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed 25 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 77% rate.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-852) will take on the Raptors (+578) in a divisional matchup. Boston is currently favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Celtics (28-11) are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors (9-31) are 13th.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-139 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Celtics Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Boston improved to 28-11 on the season with a 120-119 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. The Celtics were at home and heavily favored by 15 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 239 points went over the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 35-29 in the 1st quarter, Boston took control by winning the 2nd quarter 33-26. They edged out the Pelicans 28-27 in the 3rd quarter and went into the 4th with a 90-88 lead. New Orleans won the 4th quarter 31-30, but Boston held on for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 38 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Pelicans, adding 13 points in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 4th. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points, with 9 coming in the opening period.</p> <p>Boston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.5% of their threes, making 13 in total. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.6%.</p><p>Even with a shaky start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 26 and 27 points, respectively. They gave up 31 points in the 4th but managed to hold on for the win, despite allowing the Pelicans to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>Boston struggled to defend the three-point line, where New Orleans hit 17 threes on 45% shooting. The Pelicans also went 22/26 from the free-throw line. The Celtics finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors improved to 9-31 on the season after a 104-101 home win over the Warriors on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 205, well below the O/U line of 229.5.</p> <p>Toronto fell behind after a 12-0 Warriors run, but they battled back. Golden State led 78-75 going into the 4th quarter, but the Raptors outscored them 29-23 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 23 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 42.9% from the field. Chris Boucher added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency, and RJ Barrett chipped in 15 points despite shooting 42.9%.</p> <p>Boucher was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 of his 18 points. The Raptors made 12 threes, shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 47.7% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>The Raptors put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Warriors to 101 points on 39% shooting. Toronto allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Golden State hit 16 threes at a 34% clip, and the Raptors sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Toronto finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 14 offensive boards, and recorded 9 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Runnin' Rebels face off at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The Runnin' Rebels are hosting the game at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Utah State is favored by -4.5 in this Mountain West conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 149.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNLV Runnin' Rebels +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Not only will UNLV pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</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>Can Utah State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Utah State improved to 15-1 on the season with an 81-79 win over Boise State on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -4.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win at home. The combined points of 160 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Boise State 47-41 to secure the win.</p><p>Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 61.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to their strong shooting from both inside and outside the arc. The Aggies hit 67.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 52.4% of their three-pointers, going 11-for-21 from deep.</p> <p>Tyson Degenhart and Ian Martinez both hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc. Degenhart finished with 22 points, while Martinez added 18. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 15 points and 8 assists. Utah State dished out 18 assists as a team, but struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts (45.5%).</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 67% on two-point attempts, with 19 makes from 28 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense conceded 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% success rate. They did manage to limit damage at the free-throw line, where the other team shot just 45%, hitting 10 of 22. Utah State also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UNLV Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>UNLV’s season record dropped to 9-7 after an 84-62 road loss to Colorado State on Saturday. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.</p> <p>UNLV trailed 46-35 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 38.</p><p>UNLV's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 62 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit only 29.4% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-17. At the free-throw line, they connected on 63.6%, making 7 of 11 attempts.</p> <p>Rashaan Mbemba and Nique Clifford each scored 22 points, with Mbemba shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Clifford hit 4 of 5 threes and added 7 assists. Jaden Henley and Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 19 points each, with Thomas adding 6 assists. UNLV grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>UNLV's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 18/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNLV's opponents shot 50%, making 12 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 80%.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Racers 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+. Murray State come into this Missouri Valley conference matchup as the -1 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139 points.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS 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, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 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 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Racers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Murray State improved to 9-7 on the season with a 58-47 win over Valparaiso on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Racers were -8 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Leading 26-21 at halftime, Murray State outscored Valparaiso 32-26 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Murray State managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 34% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 4 of 16 attempts for 25%, while they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 18 for 24.</p> <p>Nick Ellington led the Racers with 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Cooper Schwieger added 12 points and 7 rebounds, also shooting over 50%. Darius DeAveiro contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc for a team-best 42.9% three-point shooting.</p><p>Defensively, Murray State held their opponents to just 47 points, allowing them to shoot 34% from the field (18/53). The Racers limited two-point opportunities, with their opponents hitting 14 of 37 attempts (37%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Murray State's defense was strong, as they gave up just 4 threes on 16 attempts (25%). Their opponents also went to the line 24 times, converting 18 free throws (75%).</p><h3>Will the Flames Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>UIC fell to 8-6 on the season after a narrow 61-60 loss to Bradley on Saturday. The Flames, who were +3 underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t pull off the win. The game’s total points of 121 came in well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>UIC led 34-25 at halftime but were outscored 36-26 in the second half, allowing Bradley to make a comeback.</p><p>UIC's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 23 three-point attempts for an 8.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 35.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.1%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Flames connected on 51.3% of their two-point shots, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 23 attempts, shooting 60.9%.</p><p>UIC's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% shooting performance.</p> <p>However, UIC did allow 15 offensive rebounds, which contributed to their opponent's 23 free-throw attempts. The opposition made 14 of those, shooting 60% from the line.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Dragons and Aggies face off at 2:00 ET on FloC. The Aggies are hosting the game at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC. Drexel is favored by -4 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +4</p><p>This game will be played at Corbett Sports Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Drexel Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game</h3> <p>Drexel fell to 7-6 on the season after a 57-54 road loss to Campbell on Thursday. The Dragons entered the game as -3.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 31-27 at halftime, Drexel managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The combined score of 111 points fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Dragons struggled offensively, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 5 of 27 three-pointers, shooting 18.5% from deep. Drexel also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 3 of 7 attempts for a 42.9% success rate.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40% from three. Kobe MaGee added 15 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Jasin Sinani contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Drexel's defense holding their opponents to just 57 points, the Dragons couldn't capitalize offensively. Drexel allowed 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (14/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense limited their opponents to 7/23 shooting, or 30%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%). Drexel gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T's season struggles continued with a 75-67 home loss to Elon on Thursday, dropping their record to 3-11. The Aggies entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 45-34 at halftime, A&T tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Elon to 30 points while scoring 33 themselves. Despite the improved defense, the Aggies couldn't complete the comeback. The total points of 142 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina A&T struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.9% overall and 31.6% from two-point range. They did, however, find success from beyond the arc, hitting 42.3% of their three-point attempts, with Landon Glasper connecting on 6 of 14 from deep.</p> <p>Glasper led the Aggies with 22 points, while TJ Simpkins added 19 despite shooting just 28.6% from the field. Nikolaos Chitikoudis contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds, and Jahnathan Lamothe chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, North Carolina A&T's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 31% from two-point range (12/38). However, they struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent hit 11/26 for 42%.</p> <p>The Aggies sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 for 62%. North Carolina A&T also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs North Carolina A&T Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (15-23) will host the Knicks (26-15) in a divisional matchup. New York is currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on ESPN. The Knicks (-226) are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division, while the 76ers (+188) are 11th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic. Philadelphia has lost three straight games.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-128 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New York Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 26-15 on the season after a 124-119 home loss to the Pistons on Monday. New York, favored by 8 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 18.5 points.</p> <p>After a rough start, trailing 37-26 after the 1st quarter, the Knicks bounced back with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Detroit 37-22. However, a 10-0 run by the Pistons in the 3rd quarter put New York in a hole, and despite a 29-29 4th quarter, the Knicks couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 31-point, 11-assist performance wasn't enough for the Knicks in their 124-119 loss to the Pistons. Brunson shot 50% from the field and added 12 points in the 4th quarter. Mikal Bridges hit 6 threes at a 75% clip, finishing with 27 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 26 points and 12 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes. The Knicks made 15 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from deep and 50% overall from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Pistons to 22 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 37 and 36 points, respectively, in a 124-119 loss. Overall, New York allowed Detroit to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks also gave up 15 threes, with the Pistons hitting 44% from deep. Detroit went to the line 18 times, making 17 free throws. New York finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Are Philadelphia Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The 76ers dropped to 15-23 on the season after a 118-102 home loss to the Thunder on Tuesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +16 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The over/under line was set at 214, and the teams combined for 220 points.</p> <p>Oklahoma City went on an early 11-0 run, extending the score from 12-9 to 20-12. Philadelphia responded by winning the 2nd quarter 22-21 and the 3rd quarter 38-29, closing the gap to 87-81. However, the Thunder took control again in the 4th, outscoring the 76ers 31-21 to seal the win.</p><p>In their 118-102 loss to the Thunder, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting 44% from the field and just 29.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Justin Edwards led the way with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, connecting on 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p> <p>Jeff Dowtin contributed 18 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Guerschon Yabusele added 17 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Ricky Council also chipped in 7 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 37 points, but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 21. However, they couldn't maintain that momentum, allowing 29 points in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th, resulting in a 118-102 loss to the Thunder.</p> <p>Philadelphia allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 55% from the field, though they limited the Thunder to 12 made threes on 33% shooting. The 76ers sent the Thunder to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Philadelphia also gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 10 steals and 1 block.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Salukis and Bears face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Missouri State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Salukis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Southern Illinois improved to 4-11 on the season with an 88-78 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Salukis were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread.</p> <p>They led 35-27 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 166 went over the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Jarrett Hensley led Southern Illinois with 30 points on 68.8% shooting in their win, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Vincent Brady II added 24 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from three, while Zaxton King contributed 23 points, making 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Salukis shot 47.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 36.8% of their threes (7/19) and 70.4% from the free-throw line (19/27), adding 14 offensive rebounds and 18 assists.</p><p>Southern Illinois gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (24/46). From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 19 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Southern Illinois sent their opponent to the stripe 27 times, where they converted 19, shooting 70%. The Salukis also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Bears fell to 5-10 on the season after a 88-78 loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday. Missouri State, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, the Bears put up 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 166, well over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Missouri State's offense put up 78 points, shooting 42.4% from the field. They hit 11 threes at a 37.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the line, they made 17 of 25 free throws, good for 68%.</p> <p>Jarrett Hensley led the way with 30 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75% from deep (3/4). Vincent Brady II added 24 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three, while Zaxton King chipped in 23 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 47% shooting. The Bears allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 46 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Missouri State's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, good for 70%. Missouri State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Ravens are favored on the road as they take on the Bills in an AFC matchup on Sunday, January 19th at 6:30 ET. The game, being played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, has Baltimore at -117 on the money line and Buffalo at -102. The point spread is tight, with the Ravens at -1, and the over/under line is at 51.5 points. You can catch this one on CBS.</p><h3>BALTIMORE RAVENS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bills +1</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 6:30 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 25 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ravens Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After finishing the regular season with a 12-5 record, the Ravens head into the divisional round on a four-game winning streak, including a 28-14 victory over the Steelers in the wild card round. Baltimore entered that game as 8.5-point favorites and covered the spread, but the teams fell short of the 44.5-point O/U line, combining for 42 points. The Ravens rank 2nd in our power rankings and finished the regular season 5-2 in the division and 9-4 in the conference, putting them 1st in the AFC North and 3rd in the AFC.</p> <p>Against the spread, Baltimore is 11-6-1, with four straight wins. They are 11-5-1 as favorites and 0-1 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 13-5, with their games averaging 51.2 points compared to a 47.1-point line.</p><p>Our offensive power rankings have the Ravens sitting at the top of the league, and they lead the NFL in yards per game, averaging 427.1. Baltimore has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and leading the league with 193.8 rushing yards per game. Derrick Henry has been a big part of that success, rushing for 186 yards on 26 carries in the Wild Card round. Lamar Jackson posted a passer rating of 132 against the Steelers, throwing for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception.</p> <p>While the Ravens rank 6th in red zone attempts, they are 31st in red zone conversion percentage. However, they were 3/4 in the Wild Card round and converted 66.7% of their 3rd downs. Baltimore is 3rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 6th in 1st-quarter scoring.</p><p>Despite allowing 251 passing yards, the Ravens' defense held the Steelers to just 29 rushing yards on 11 attempts in their 28-14 win. Baltimore's defense recorded four sacks and won the quarterback hit battle by six, but they did allow two passing touchdowns. The Ravens also held the Steelers to 45.5% on third down.</p>
<p>Overall, the Ravens gave up 280 yards of total offense and 28 points. Pittsburgh found some success through the air, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt, and completing 66.7% of their passes against Baltimore.</p><h3>Will The Bills Win At Home Over The Ravens?</h3><p>Buffalo finished the regular season 13-4, good for 2nd in the AFC and 3rd in our power rankings. They went 5-1 in the division and 10-3 in conference play. The Bills were a perfect 9-0 at home but just 5-4 on the road. After losing to the Ravens in week 4, they bounced back with a 47-10 win over the Jaguars in week 3 and a 31-10 win over the Dolphins in week 2. They were 2.5-point underdogs against Miami but covered the spread.</p> <p>Buffalo has an average scoring margin of +10.1 points per game and is 11-7 against the spread this season. They are 9-5 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 11-7, with the over hitting in their last two games. Their games have averaged 51.7 points, with an average line of 46.4.</p><p>Josh Allen was excellent in the Wild Card round, posting a passer rating of 135 and throwing for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He completed 20 of 26 passes, with Curtis Samuel leading the team in receiving with 68 yards on 3 catches. James Cook had a strong performance on the ground, rushing for 120 yards on 23 carries. The Bills converted 8 of 15 third-down attempts but struggled in the red zone, going just 1 for 5.</p> <p>Buffalo ranks 2nd in the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.9 points per game. They are 9th in both passing and rushing yards per game, with 229.8 and 135.6, respectively. Despite ranking 24th in pass attempts, they are 5th in 1st-quarter scoring. The Bills are 7th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Buffalo Bills' defense allowed just 145 passing yards on 14 completions against the Broncos. They held Denver to a 60.9% completion percentage and only 224 total yards in a 31-7 victory. The Bills' run defense gave up 79 yards on 17 attempts, and they allowed just one touchdown while holding the Broncos to a 22.2% third-down conversion rate. Buffalo also recorded two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle.<p></p>

Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Hockey Club versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Hockey Club in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Utah Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-14-6 with a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 at one point, but Vegas scored four unanswered goals to secure the win. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over the line. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>Three different players scored for Utah in the loss. Logan Cooley put them on the board first, scoring at 11:52 in the first period. Ian Cole added a goal at 12:00 in the second period, extending Utah's lead to 2-0 before Vegas started their comeback.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club's offense managed 3 goals on 19 shots in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Logan Cooley netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his 1st. Alexander Kerfoot also found the net for the 2nd time this year.</p> <p>Cooley picked up his 8th assist on Cole's goal, and Nick Bjugstad recorded two assists, bringing his season total to 2. Maveric Lamoureux contributed with his 1st assist of the year. Utah scored once in each period, with their first goal coming 8:08 into the 1st period.</p><p>Utah's defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Golden Knights, including the game-winner in overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%. Defensively, the team had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Oilers?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 21-12-3. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period breaking a 2-2 tie. Edmonton added an empty-net goal to secure the victory.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense recorded 4 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 victory over Calgary. The Oilers got off to a strong start, scoring twice in the first period, and added two more in the third, including Mattias Janmark’s second goal of the season on an empty net with just 3 seconds left.</p> <p>Leon Draisaitl notched his 9th goal and added two assists, bringing his season total to 8 assists. Zach Hyman scored his 3rd goal, which came on a power play, and also contributed with his 2nd assist of the year. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build on their performance from their last game, where they gave up just 2 goals to Calgary. Goalie Stuart Skinner had a strong game, recording 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Jackrabbits face off at 9:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at Summit Arena in Hot Springs, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -3 vs. Northern Colorado.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at Summit Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northern Colorado Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Bears fell 90-88 to the Buffaloes on Friday, November 8th. Despite being +13 point underdogs on the road, Northern Colorado kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 32-30 at halftime, the Bears outscored Colorado 37-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 178 went over the pre-game line of 151.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Elijah Malone led the Bears with 27 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaron Rillie added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and dished out 7 assists. Northern Colorado finished with 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite shooting just 27% from beyond the arc, Northern Colorado still managed to put up 90 points, thanks in part to their ability to get to the free-throw line. They shot 41 free throws, making 31 of them for a 75% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Bears were efficient, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40). They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, giving them extra scoring opportunities.</p><h3>Will the Jackrabbits Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Dakota State edged out Long Beach State 80-79 on Friday, November 8th, in a home game. Despite being -9.5 favorites, the Jackrabbits didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, SDSU allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 145.</p><p>South Dakota State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 5 of 13 attempts, and shot 55.8% on two-pointers, going 24 for 43.</p> <p>Devin Askew led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 5 for 20 overall and 2 for 8 from three. He also dished out 8 assists. Oscar Cluff and TJ Wainwright each added 23 points, with Cluff grabbing 14 rebounds and shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Jackrabbits gave up 24 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota State allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 70% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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