Newsletter

<p>The Bison and Salukis are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis will host the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with Southern Illinois being favored by -7.5 over North Dakota State.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Banterra Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Salukis.</li><li>Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Offense Score Enough in Carbondale?</h3><h3>North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota State pulled off a surprising 88-80 win over Santa Clara on Wednesday, November 13th. The Bison were +15.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they cover the spread, they came away with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-29 at halftime, North Dakota State turned things around by outscoring Santa Clara 41-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 168, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 46.9% from three-point range, hitting 15 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Jacksen Moni and Jacari White each scored 19 points, with Moni hitting 3 of 4 from deep and White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Elijah Mahi was efficient, shooting 75% overall and perfect from three-point range.</p><p>Even though North Dakota State gave up 80 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed 31 made field goals on 75 attempts.</p> <p>North Dakota State struggled to defend inside, as their opponent shot 60% on two-pointers, hitting 23 of 38. However, the Bison did well on the perimeter, limiting their opponent to 21% shooting from three, with just 8 makes on 37 attempts.</p><h3>Can the Salukis Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois fell 85-78 to Oklahoma State on Thursday, November 14th. The Salukis were +12 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-37 at halftime, Southern Illinois scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The total points for the game went over the 161.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 163 points.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 5 of 11 for 45.5%.</p> <p>Elijah Elliott led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three. Abou Ousmane and Brandon Newman each added 18 points, with Ousmane shooting 8 of 10 and Newman hitting 3 of 4 from deep. The Salukis finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 23/45.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws (75%).</p>

North Dakota State Bison vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 76ers will travel to Miami to take on the Heat. Philadelphia is currently on a three game losing streak and is 14th in the Eastern Conference. Miami is favored by three and is 8th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is currently set at 213 points.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -3</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 149-136 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with Tyler Herro points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Philadelphia Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Philadelphia’s struggles continued on Friday with a 98-86 road loss to the Magic, dropping their record to 2-10. The 76ers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 184 fell well short of the 209-point O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia went on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 24-17 to 38-17, but they couldn’t hold on. After taking a 72-73 deficit into the 4th quarter, the 76ers were outscored 25-14 in the final period.</p><p>In their 98-86 loss to the Magic, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 40.3% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range, making 10 threes overall. Jared McCain led the way with 29 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Joel Embiid added 20 points despite shooting 33.3% from the floor.</p> <p>Paul George contributed 13 points, shooting 26.7% and making 3 threes at 33.3%. McCain was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 15 points, while Embiid had 10 of his points in the opening period.</p><p>Even with a solid defensive performance, the 76ers couldn’t come away with the win, despite holding the Magic to just 98 points. Philadelphia gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 3rd, but they limited Orlando to 19 points in the 2nd quarter and 25 in the 4th. The Magic shot 43% from the field.</p> <p>The 76ers did well defending the three, with Orlando hitting only 11 threes at a 29% clip. Philadelphia also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks. However, they sent the Magic to the line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws. The 76ers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Miami Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Miami's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 119-110 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. The Heat, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 229 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 228.</p> <p>Miami fell behind early, trailing 28-20 after the 1st quarter. They bounced back in the 2nd, outscoring Indiana 29-24, but the Pacers regained control in the 3rd, winning the quarter 33-26. Miami made a push in the 4th, edging Indiana 35-34, but couldn’t overcome the 85-75 deficit they faced entering the final period.</p><p>In Sunday's loss to the Pacers, the Heat shot just 40% from the field, but their three-point shooting was a bright spot, hitting 19 threes at a 44.2% clip. Tyler Herro led the way with 7 made threes, shooting 63.6% from deep.</p> <p>Herro finished with 28 points, with 19 coming in the 4th quarter. Bam Adebayo added 24 points, and Duncan Robinson contributed 20, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.</p><p>The Heat put together a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 24 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 33 and 34 points, respectively, in a 119-110 loss to the Pacers. Miami allowed Indiana to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 13 threes on 44% shooting. The Heat also sent Indiana to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 attempts. Defensively, Miami finished with 4 steals and 1 block.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bearcats and Bears game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Baylor is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Cincinnati.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 9:30 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Cincinnati at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bearcats Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After a 92-56 win over West Virginia, Cincinnati enters this game with a record of 18-13. They have won two straight games, and over their last ten games, they have gone 4-6. On the road this season, the Bearcats are 4-7, and their average scoring margin on the road is -3.3 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, Cincinnati has gone 3-6, and they have been the underdog in nine of their 31 games. For the year, they have been favored in 21 games, going 15-6 in those matchups.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Cincinnati has gone 6-2-1 vs. the spread. On the road, the Bearcats have an ATS mark of 8-2 in their last 10 games and they are 3-0 ATS in their last three road contests. Overall, Cincinnati is 14-15-1 ATS this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141 is lower than the average over/under line in Cincinnati's games this year (144.1). This season, the over/under record in their games is 15-15. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points compared to their season average of 142.6 points per game.</p><p>Cincinnati is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 92 points vs. West Virginia. This figure is more than their season average of 75.2 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Daniel Skillings, who is averaging 12.6 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Day Day Thomas also maintains a PPG average of 10.7 heading into game.</p><p>In the current season, the Cincinnati defense has excelled, sitting 58th in the nation by allowing 67.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Cincinnati's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.3% this season.</p><h3>Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>After a loss to Texas Tech, Baylor will look to get back on track as they are 16-1 at home this season. On the year, they are 22-9, and they are 19-2 when favored.</p>

<p>So far, Baylor has gone 11-6 in Big 12 play, and they are 11-3 in non-conference games. At home, they have won their last five games, and they are 8-2 in their last 10.</p><p>At home this season, Baylor has an ATS record of 12-4-1 and they are 5-4-1 in their last 10 home games against the spread. As the favorite, the Bears have gone 14-6-1 vs. the spread this year and they are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the average over/under line in Baylor games is 147.9 points. So far, their over/under record is 15-14. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points and their over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Baylor offense ended with 68 points against Texas Tech. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.1% and made 5 threes. Leading Baylor in scoring vs. Texas Tech was Ja'Kobe Walter with his 15 points. Jayden Nunn also added 14 points for the Bears.</p><p>At this time, the Bears' defense is positioned 155th in the country, permitting 71.5 points per game. Against Texas Tech in their most recent game, the Baylor defense gave up a total of 78 points while allowing Texas Tech to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Baylor Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the 6-8 Atlanta Hawks travel to Sacramento to take on the 8-6 Kings. Sacramento is currently favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 234.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-96 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Atlanta?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 6-8 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Atlanta, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230-point O/U line.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on an 11-0 run early and leading 33-21 after the 1st quarter. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 38-17. Despite a comeback attempt in the 4th, where they outscored Portland 28-20, the Hawks couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Trae Young hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 29 points and 8 assists in the Hawks' 110-114 loss to the Trail Blazers. Jalen Johnson added 25 points, shooting 71.4% from the field, while Dyson Daniels contributed 12 points despite shooting just 29.4%.</p> <p>Young scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Johnson added 8 in the final period. Daniels had 10 of his 12 points in the 1st quarter, and Vít Krejčí scored 8 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks had a strong defensive start and finish, giving up just 21 points in the 1st quarter and 20 in the 4th, but they struggled in the middle, allowing 35 points in the 2nd and 38 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers. Atlanta gave up 14 three-pointers on 36% shooting from deep.</p> <p>They sent Portland to the line 19 times, where the Blazers hit 12 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 31 defensive rebounds but allowed 18 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Sacramento as Home Favorites</h3><p>With a 121-117 win over the Jazz on Saturday, the Kings improved to 8-6. Sacramento was favored by -7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 238 exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>After an 11-0 run by the Jazz, Sacramento rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring Utah 31-23 to secure the win.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox was unstoppable in the Kings' win over the Jazz, scoring 49 points and dishing out 9 assists while shooting 53.3% from the field. He also hit 3 threes at a 75% clip, with 18 points in the 1st quarter and 14 more in the 4th.</p> <p>As a team, the Kings made 19 threes, shooting 46.3% from deep and 50.6% overall. Trey Lyles and Kevin Huerter each hit 5 threes, with Lyles shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points, while Huerter added 18 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled through the first three quarters, allowing at least 31 points in each, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Jazz to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 46% shooting. They also sent the Jazz to the line 42 times, where they hit 31 free throws. The Kings finished with 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Hose versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kennesaw State as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 159 points.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Presbyterian Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Presbyterian pulled off a 71-68 upset over Wofford on Wednesday, November 13th. The Blue Hose, who were +5.5 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 139, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-32 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Wofford 39-28. Their defensive adjustments were key to the comeback, as they tightened up and allowed just 28 points after the break.</p><p>Presbyterian's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (9/18) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%.</p> <p>Kobe Stewart led the way, knocking down 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 15 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts (16/34). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 18 threes, good for 50%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the other team went 12/21, shooting 57%. Presbyterian allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Owls Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Owls fell 88-84 to California Baptist on Saturday, November 9th. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs on the road, Kennesaw State kept the game close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 42-42 first half, the Owls allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 42. The combined points of 172 exceeded the over/under line of 157.5.</p><p>Kennesaw State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 45%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 56.7%, thanks in large part to their 15 made threes on 48.4% shooting from deep. They also connected on 93.8% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 16 from the line.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at a 57.1% clip. Kendal Coleman added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Martel Williams contributed 20 points. Adrian Wooley chipped in 19 points and 5 assists, and Ricardo Wright knocked down 3 threes, shooting 60.0% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Kennesaw State gave up 88 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 22 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 50% success rate, but limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 3 makes on 18 attempts, a 16% clip.</p> <p>Where Kennesaw State really struggled was in sending their opponent to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 35 attempts for 83%. The Owls also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1049) will host the Washington Wizards (+670) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points and have won two straight games. The Wizards, on the other hand, have lost eight in a row and are 2-10 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and can be seen on MSG. The over/under line is currently set at 230.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-122 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 2-10 on the season after a 124-104 loss to the Pistons on Sunday. Washington, who were +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Washington got off to a slow start, trailing 28-18 after the 1st quarter. They tried to rally, cutting the score from 74-61 to 74-71, but Detroit responded with a 10-0 run. The Pistons pulled away in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 37-26, and Washington couldn’t recover despite winning the 4th quarter 25-22.</p><p>In their 124-104 loss to the Pistons, the Wizards shot 47% from the field and knocked down 12 threes at a 44.4% clip. Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma led the way with 22 points each, with Poole hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>Kuzma was particularly effective, shooting 71.4% from the field, while Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points on 66.7% shooting. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Kuzma added 10 in the same period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 37 points in each, contributing to their 124-104 loss to the Pistons. They did manage to tighten things up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points.</p> <p>Washington had a tough time defending the perimeter, as Detroit hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards sent the Pistons to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Washington recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will New York Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks moved above .500 for the season with a 114-104 win over the Nets on Sunday, November 17th, improving their record to 7-6. Playing at home, New York was favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 218, just under the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>New York took control with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 32-31 to 43-31. They outscored Brooklyn 35-24 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 95-81 lead. The Knicks slowed down in the final period, being outscored 23-19, but still secured the win.</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Nets, scoring 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds while shooting 62.5% from the field. OG Anunoby added 24 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, and Mikal Bridges contributed 21 points, also making 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.</p> <p>The Knicks made 13 threes as a team, shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc, but connected on 48.9% of their field goals overall. Towns scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Josh Hart was consistent throughout, scoring 5 points in each quarter to finish with 20.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 47 points to the Nets in their 114-104 win. They gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th. Overall, New York limited the Nets to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>However, the Knicks struggled to contain the Nets from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. The Nets also went to the free-throw line 30 times, making 23. The Knicks finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Panthers and Bison. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bison at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! FIU is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Howard. The game's over/under currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Panthers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>FIU fell 80-75 to Southern Utah on Saturday, November 9th. The Golden Panthers were +7 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>FIU trailed 36-34 at halftime and were outscored 44-41 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 155, just under the O/U line of 159.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for a 22.7% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 46.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Jayden Brewer led the way with 22 points, and Tavi Jackson added 17 on 6 of 7 shooting, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Hercy Miller contributed 18 points, despite missing all three of his shots from deep.</p><p>FIU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting. The Golden Panthers allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, FIU held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 28 for 66%. FIU also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Howard?</h3><p>Howard picked up a road win on Wednesday, November 13th, defeating Tennessee State 88-84. The Bison, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Howard led 42-41 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 148.</p><p>Howard's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 88 points on 53.2% shooting from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 24 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Justus Jackson added 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Blake Harper was 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 18 points on 75% shooting overall.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed their opponents to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 11 shots. Howard allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

FIU Golden Panthers vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Owls face off at 12:15 ET on CBS. The Owls are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Florida Atlantic is favored by -2.5 at home against Northwestern.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:15 ET on Friday, March 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northwestern Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>The Wildcats come into their 32nd game of the year with a 21-10 overall record. In away games, Northwestern has gone 4-8 this season, but they have a strong 17-4 record when playing at home. As we analyze Northwestern's ATS performance, we find that they hold a 17-14-2 record heading into today's game. In their last ten games, Northwestern has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 31 games, Northwestern comes in with an over/under mark of 19-14-0, with their games averaging 142.3 points per game. The Wildcats' last five games have finished with a combined 136 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 73.7 points per game, the Northwestern had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against Wisconsin and had a field goal percentage of 37.7%. For the season, the Northwestern offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 45%. So far, they have hit 49% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.3 made three's per contest.</p><p>At present, the Wildcats' defense is nationally ranked 92nd, allowing 69.0 points per game. The Northwestern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 70 points and allowed Wisconsin to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Can the Owls Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 32nd game of the year, Florida Atlantic boasts a 24-7 overall record. All of the Owls' games this season have been played on the road. As Florida Atlantic faces Northwestern, their against-the-spread (ATS) record stands at 17-17. In their last ten games this season, Florida Atlantic has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's games have, on average, featured 155.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 19-15-0. Their average over/under line is currently 149.6 points so far. The Owls' have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Florida Atlantic offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Temple. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.2%, and they made 3 threes. The team's top scorer is Johnell Davis, who enters today's matchup with an average of 18.2, while Vladislav Goldin also carries a PPG average of 15.6 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 220th rank in the nation, allowing 73.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Florida Atlantic's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.7% this season.</p>

Northwestern Wildcats vs Florida Atlantic Owls NCAA Tournament First Round Betting Pick & Prediction 3/22/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada