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<p>Planning on watching today's Paladins and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, NC, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Furman is favored by -9.5 in this Southern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.</p><h3>FURMAN PALADINS VS WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Carolina Catamounts +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ramsey Center at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Western Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Paladins Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Paladins improved to 9-1 on the season with a 77-63 road win over Harvard on Saturday. Furman entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 140 narrowly went over the 139.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Furman trailed 32-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Harvard 46-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Furman put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.1%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-24 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 14 attempts, good for 78.6%.</p> <p>PJay Smith Jr. led the way with 25 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and 71.4% from three, hitting 5 of 7 attempts. He also added 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Furman finished with 17 assists as a team, with Evan Nelson also contributing 5 assists to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Furman’s defense held their opponent to just 63 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42%, with the other team making 14 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% success rate. The other team also went 11/12 from the free-throw line, shooting 91%. Furman gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Western Carolina Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina fell to 1-7 on the season after an 84-36 road loss to Tennessee on Tuesday. The Catamounts, who were +36.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Trailing 38-15 at halftime, Western Carolina managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46 points to Tennessee.</p><p>Western Carolina's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 36 points on 21.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26.6%, and they connected on only 15.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 39 from deep.</p> <p>Chaz Lanier led the way with 19 points, shooting 42.1% overall and 42.9% from three-point range. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Jordan Gainey added 17 points, shooting 75% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Western Carolina's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 84 points in their last game. The Catamounts shot 46% from the field, converting 32 of their 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 24/42.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina went 8/27, shooting 29%. They also got to the free-throw line 14 times, making 12 of those attempts for an 85% success rate. On the offensive glass, they grabbed 14 rebounds.</p>

Furman Paladins vs Western Carolina Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

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<p>Betting on today's Tar Heels and Cardinals game? Catch the action at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 164.5 points, with Louisville being favored by -1.5 at home against North Carolina.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 8-5 on the season with a 97-81 win over Campbell on Sunday. The Tar Heels were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -28 spread. The game’s total points reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.</p> <p>UNC led 40-29 at halftime and scored 57 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Campbell to score 52 points after the break, which kept the game closer than expected.</p><p>North Carolina put up 97 points in their latest game, shooting 57.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 65.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 74.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. The Tar Heels also shot 75% from the free-throw line, going 15-for-20.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 32 points, hitting 5 threes at 55.6% shooting from deep. Ian Jackson added 26 points, and RJ Davis contributed 23 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. Elliot Cadeau dished out 12 assists, and the team finished with 20 assists overall, grabbing 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Tar Heels gave up 26 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 74% shooting percentage. From three-point range, their opponent shot 35%, making 10 of 28 attempts. North Carolina also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Cardinals Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Louisville improved to 8-5 on the season with a narrow 78-76 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. The Cardinals were heavy favorites at -21.5 but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 46-37 at halftime, Louisville scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 154 fell just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Louisville's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 37.5% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws, hitting 19 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>George Kimble III led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Devontae Blanton added 22 points. The Cardinals grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists, with Chucky Hepburn leading the team with 7 assists and contributing 14 points.</p><p>Even with Louisville holding the opposing team to 37% shooting, the Cardinals still gave up 76 points. They allowed 24 field goals, including 11 threes on 36 attempts, a 30% success rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Louisville sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. The Cardinals also struggled on the boards, giving up 21 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Texas State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgia Southern improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-81 win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Eagles, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 41-31 at halftime, Georgia Southern turned things around by scoring 55 points in the 2nd half while holding Gardner-Webb to 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 86 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they made up for it by hitting 79.3% of their free throws, going 23-of-29 from the line.</p> <p>Bradley Douglas led the way with 31 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 22.2% from deep. Nakavieon White added 20 points, but struggled with his shooting, hitting only 25.0% from the field. Pharrell Boyogueno was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 60.0% from three, finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Georgia Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. The Eagles held them to 40% on two-point attempts, as they went 18/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Eagles gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Texas State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Texas State dropped to 5-4 on the season after an 89-80 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Bobcats were +9 point underdogs heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 
<p>Texas State trailed 43-40 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Texas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 20 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 86.7% of their shots.</p> <p>Tyrel Morgan led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Tre Carroll added 18 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 77.8% of his shots.</p><p>Texas State struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 57% on two-point attempts, hitting 24 of 42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Youngstown State is favored by -5.5 in this Horizon League conference contest against IU Indy. The game's over/under currently sits at 142 points.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corteva Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Penguins Secure a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Youngstown State improved to 8-5 on the season with a 73-64 win over Detroit on Sunday. The Penguins were -14.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, which was right on the O/U line.</p> 
<p>Youngstown State took control early, leading 38-23 at halftime. However, they allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Youngstown State managed to put up 73 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with two-point shooting at 41.9% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29).</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 23 points, while EJ Farmer added 16, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Gabe Dynes was efficient, shooting 80% (4/5) from the field. The Penguins also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (22/60). They limited two-point shots to 41% (13/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Penguins allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts (31%). Their opponent also went 20/32 from the free-throw line (62%).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Jaguars?</h3><h3>IU Indy Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jaguars dropped to 2-10 on the season after an 88-81 road loss to the Panthers on Sunday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, they kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After a 35-35 first half, the Jaguars scored 46 points in the second half but allowed 53. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Jaguars put up 81 points, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 57.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Themus Fulks led the way with 26 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% from the field. Sean Craig added 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Kentrell Pullian contributed 20 points, making 4 of 7 threes, while Paul Zilinskas chipped in 21 points despite shooting just 2 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the IU Indy Jaguars couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 88 points on 53% shooting. The Jaguars struggled to defend inside, allowing 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars held their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. The Jaguars also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs IU Indy Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Betting on today's Mastodons and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Northern Kentucky is favored by -2.5 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Purdue Fort Wayne as Away Dogs</h3><p>Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 8-5 on the season with an 83-67 road win over Green Bay on Sunday. The Mastodons, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game ended at 150, falling short of the O/U line of 158.5.</p> <p>Purdue Fort Wayne took control early, leading 44-24 at halftime. While they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 39 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing from deep in their last game, hitting 15 of 27 threes for a 55.6% shooting mark, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 61%. Overall, they shot 47.5% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line, scoring 83 points with 22 assists.</p> <p>Quinton Morton-Robertson and Preston Ruedinger both shot 83.3%, with Morton-Robertson going 4 for 4 from three. Jalen Jackson added 15 points and 5 assists, while Trey Lewis and Ryan Wade each contributed double-digit points off the bench.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 57% from the field. They struggled to defend inside, allowing 75% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 22/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue Fort Wayne held their opponent to 30% shooting, with the other team hitting 6 of 20 three-point attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 5, shooting 41%. Purdue Fort Wayne allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northern Kentucky Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Northern Kentucky fell to 5-7 on the season after a 97-93 road loss to Robert Morris on Sunday. The Norse entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 190, well above the 134.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 36-32 at halftime, Northern Kentucky outscored Robert Morris 41-37 in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Northern Kentucky put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%, and they hit 63.3% of their free throws, going 19-for-30 from the line.</p> <p>Amarion Dickerson led the way with 27 points and 15 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras added 21 points and 19 boards. Kam Woods dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 15.4% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northern Kentucky's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 38% shooting overall. The Norse allowed 97 points, with their opponent going 35/91 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky's defense limited their opponent to 21% shooting, as they hit just 7 of 33 three-point attempts. However, the Norse sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 20 attempts.</p>

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Northern Kentucky Norse NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. Miami is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference contest against Boston College. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HURRICANES VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hurricanes Defense Show Up in Chestnut Hill?</h3><p>The Hurricanes' season took another hit on Saturday, as they fell to 4-8 after a 78-74 loss to Mount St. Mary's. Miami, who were -17 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Miami led 38-28 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. The game’s total points of 152 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Miami put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, with a rough night from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 25 threes (20%).</p> <p>Inside, they connected on 52.3% of their two-point attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 (86.7%). Terrell Ard Jr. was efficient, shooting 77.8% overall, while Carmelo Pacheco hit 4 of 8 threes, finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Miami's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 28 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 of 44 shooting for 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Miami held their opponent to 5 of 25 shooting, or 20%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 13 for 86%.</p><h3>Will Boston College Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Boston College improved to 8-5 on the season with a 78-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. The Eagles were -15 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>BC led 38-28 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game ended at 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Boston College put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They hit 61% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes (4/14). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 16 of 18 attempts for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ahmed Barba-Bey was a standout, scoring 31 points on 10 of 12 shooting, including 8 of 9 from three-point range. Donald Hand Jr. added 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Terrence Brown contributed 20 points and 4 assists. Chad Venning was efficient, hitting 8 of 10 shots for 18 points.</p><p>Boston College's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 41 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boston College held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 4 threes made on 14 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 for 88%. The Eagles also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Miami Hurricanes vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Ohio State is favored by -3.5 points as they head into this week seven matchup against the Oregon Ducks. Both teams are 5-0 so far this season, and the game is set for 7:30 ET at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The over/under line is currently set at 53 points, and you can catch the action on NBC. The money line odds are +134 for the Ducks and -160 for the Buckeyes.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Autzen Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 28 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon Ducks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 53 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ohio State Buckeyes Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Ohio State enters Week 7 against Oregon with a perfect 5-0 record, holding the #2 spot in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 59.8% likelihood of winning the Big Ten. The Buckeyes also have a 90.8% chance of making the CFB playoff, according to our projections.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio State is 4-0 at home and 1-0 on the road this season, with a +39.2 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in all five games, going 3-2 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 53 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged 52.8 points, and their over/under record is 3-2, with their average line at 52.3 points.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense is averaging 46 points per game heading into week 7, placing them 4th in the nation. They are ranked 3rd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 1,248 yards, completing 71.5% of his passes with 12 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Ohio State ranks 15th in completion percentage and 9th in third down conversions, converting 51.7% of their attempts.</p> <p>Ohio State is averaging 288 passing yards per game, ranking 30th nationally. They are also averaging 224 rushing yards per game. Quinshon Judkins leads the team with 468 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry and scoring 5 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 453 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 23 catches.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been outstanding this season, allowing just 6.8 points per game, the fewest in the nation. In their recent game against Iowa, they gave up only 7 points, allowing 10 first downs and 228 total yards. Iowa managed 118 rushing yards on 26 attempts, while Ohio State's secondary held them to 110 passing yards and forced one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents are averaging just 81.2 rushing yards per game against Ohio State, the 7th-lowest in the country. Through the air, quarterbacks have completed 62.3% of their passes for an average of 129.8 yards per game, ranking Ohio State 6th nationally in passing yards allowed.</p><h3>Are The Oregon Ducks Going Win In At Upset At Autzen Stadium</h3><p>Oregon enters Week 7 against Ohio State with a perfect 5-0 record, ranking 8th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 15.2% shot at winning the Big Ten. Oregon also holds the 6th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 66.2%.</p><p></p><p>The Ducks have a +18 average scoring margin this season, but they are 1-3 against the spread. Oregon has been favored in four of their five games and is 1-3 ATS as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 53 points. Oregon’s games have averaged 52 points, with their average line at 54.2 points and their over/under record at 2-2.</p><p>Oregon’s offense is ranked 20th in our power rankings heading into week 7. They are 27th in scoring, averaging 35 points per game. Dillon Gabriel leads the passing attack with 1,449 yards, and Oregon ranks 11th in completions, averaging 26.8 per game. They are 26th in passing yards, with 294.2 per game, and have converted 49.2% of their third downs.</p> <p></p><p>Gabriel has 11 touchdown passes and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 117. Oregon leads the nation in completion percentage at 77.9%. Jordan James has rushed for 552 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Tez Johnson leads the receivers with 43 catches for 395 yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been solid this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 17 points per game. In their recent game against Michigan State, they gave up only 10 points, limiting the Spartans to 251 total yards. Oregon's defense held Michigan State to 60 rushing yards on 29 attempts and allowed 191 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On average, Oregon's defense has given up 104.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 27th in the country, and 162 passing yards per game, which ranks 23rd. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 62.4 against Oregon, completing 54.3% of their passes.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bison versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Yale as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>HOWARD BISON VS YALE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at John J. Lee Amphitheater at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</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 Yale winning straight-up, we like Howard at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Pull Off a Win at New Haven?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Howard’s season record dropped to 3-8 after an 83-67 loss to Hampton on Saturday. The Bison entered the game as +4 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Howard trailed 31-23 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 150 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Howard's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 77.3% of their free throws, going 17-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 66.7% from three. Noah Farrakhan added 17 points and 7 assists, while Wayne Bristol Jr. contributed 18 points, hitting 40% of his threes.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where the other team hit 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% success rate.</p> <p>In addition to their shooting woes, Howard sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, an 83% clip. The Bison also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Yale Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Yale’s season record dropped to 5-6 after a narrow 75-74 road loss to UTEP on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>Yale fell behind 45-33 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring UTEP 41-30. Despite the comeback effort, the Bulldogs came up just short.</p><p>Yale put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in part to hitting 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-22 from three-point range.</p> <p>Riley Fox led the way with 19 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes. Otis Frazier added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Yale also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Yale's defense struggled against the three-point shot, allowing their opponent to hit 11 of 17 from deep, a 64% clip. Overall, they gave up 75 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Yale's opponent went 14/21, shooting 66%. The Bulldogs limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Howard Bison vs Yale Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Terriers face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Terriers are hosting the game at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Wofford is favored by -1.5 to win at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS WOFFORD TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wofford Terriers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Wofford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Spartans dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 73-69 road loss to Elon on Saturday. UNCG, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 142, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.</p> <p>UNCG led 44-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 43. This collapse cost them the game and a chance to improve their record.</p><p>UNCG's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 24 attempts, and shot 50% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Sam Sherry led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 47.1% overall and 50% from three. Kenyon Giles added 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc for a 55.6% three-point percentage.</p><p>Even with UNCG's defense holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 73 points. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 19 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>UNCG's defense did well against the three, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% shooting rate. However, they sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they hit 23 free throws.</p><h3>Can The Terriers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wofford improved to 5-7 on the season with a 74-71 road win over Saint Louis on Wednesday. The Terriers entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-28 at halftime, Wofford turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Billikens 46-36. The total points for the game were 145, coming in just under the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Wofford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, thanks to strong two-point shooting at 62.2% (23/37), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 58.8% of their attempts, going 10/17.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists. Kyler Filewich was efficient inside, shooting 63.6% and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Wofford's defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field. They were 12/21 on two-point attempts, hitting 57% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team went 9/24, shooting 37%. Wofford also sent them to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws for 57%. The Terriers allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Wofford Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Golden Hurricane game? Catch the action at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK, as the Golden Hurricane hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and Tulsa is favored by -2.5 vs. Rice in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>RICE OWLS VS TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reynolds Center at 3:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Golden Hurricane.</li><li>Not only will Tulsa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Rice Stun the Crowd at Reynolds Center?</h3><p>Rice improved to 9-3 on the season with a 64-46 win over Prairie View A&M on Sunday. The Owls, who were -14 point favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Rice turned things around by scoring 41 points and holding the Panthers to just 19 in the second half. The game’s total points of 110 fell well short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Rice struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (4/16) of their three-point attempts in their last game, while shooting 44.1% overall from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with two-point shooting at 51.2% (22/43).</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was a major issue, as the Owls connected on only 42.1% (8/19) from the line. They did dominate the offensive glass, pulling down 21 offensive rebounds, with Nick Anderson and Trae Broadnax both grabbing 10 boards. Broadnax also added 8 assists, while Anderson led the team with 18 points.</p><p>Even with Rice allowing 21 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to just 46 points. Rice gave up 44% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 26 of 59 shots.</p> <p>Rice's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 4 of 16, or 25%. From the free-throw line, their opponent struggled, making only 8 of 19 attempts, or 42%.</p><h3>Do the Golden Hurricane Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tulsa improved to 4-7 on the season with a dominant 93-48 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Golden Hurricane were -29 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 141, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Tulsa took control early, leading 39-16 at halftime. They added 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, continuing their strong play on both ends of the court.</p><p>Tulsa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points while shooting 51.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%, thanks in part to their 72.4% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>They also connected on 11 of 33 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Matt Reed was a standout, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points and 9 rebounds in just 16 minutes. Dwon Odom was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and adding 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Tulsa's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 48 points. However, they allowed a 51% shooting performance, with 32 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Tulsa's defense gave up 21 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 72% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 33 shots, and Tulsa sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Norse and Penguins. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Youngstown State being favored by -7.5 at home against Northern Kentucky.</p><h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 1:30 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Even though we have Youngstown State winning straight-up, we like Northern Kentucky at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Norse Make it Happen in Youngstown?</h3><p>As an underdog, Northern Kentucky has a record of 1-9 this season, compared to their 8-1 record as the favorite. They are also 3-8 on the road, compared to 6-2 at home. So far, the Norse are 11-10 overall and 6-4 in Horizon League games.</p>

<p>In their last game, Northern Kentucky lost to Purdue Fort Wayne by a score of 63-58. Over their last 10 road games, the Norse have gone 3-7, and their record on the road this season is -7.1 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Kentucky has gone 5-5 vs. the spread and they are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 road games. Overall, the Norse have an ATS mark of 11-8 this year.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Northern Kentucky games is 11-8, and today's line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Norse games (141.5). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in their last five games is 139 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Northern Kentucky offense put up just 58 points vs. the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. Overall, they are now averaging 73.6 points per game which is 232nd in the country. For the season, the Northern Kentucky offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 53% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 5.6 made three's per contest.</p><p>In terms of defense, Northern Kentucky is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.1 points per game. So far, the Northern Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (601st).</p><h3>Will Youngstown State Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Penguins come into this game with a 15-6 record and have won two straight games. Youngstown State is a perfect 6-0 at home this season, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Youngstown State has been the favorite in 10 of their 21 games, and they have gone 10-0 in those matchups. The Penguins' average scoring margin at home is +11.7 points per game compared to +3.9 on the road.</p><p>Youngstown State has an overall ATS record of 10-6 this season. Their home ATS record is 4-2 and they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread when favored. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Penguins have an ATS mark of 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Youngstown State's games this season (149.4). This year, the over/under record in their games is 6-9-1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 3-4-1.</p><p>The Penguins' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 81.7 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Ziggy Reid, who is averaging 14 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Brandon Rush also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 heading into game.</p><p>The Penguins' defense is presently ranked 104th nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. Against IUPUI, the Penguins' defense gave up 50 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, IUPUI only made 10 free-throws.</p>

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