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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Colonels? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Eastern Kentucky is favored by -2.5 at home against Ball State.</p><h3>BALL STATE CARDINALS VS EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 12:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Colonels.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cardinals Lock in a Win at Estero?</h3><h3>Ball State Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ball State fell to the Detroit Titans 70-59 on Wednesday, November 20th, in a home game where they were -11 favorites. The Cardinals not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 32-27 at halftime, Ball State allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Ball State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 38.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit only 5 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Cardinals were more efficient, shooting 63.2% on two-point attempts. They also made 20 of 30 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line. Orlando Lovejoy led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jared Lary added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Ball State's defense held their opponent to 70 points, with a solid effort on the perimeter, limiting them to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts (20%). Overall, the Cardinals allowed a 38% shooting performance (17/44) from the field.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Ball State's opponent shot 63%, converting 12 of 19 two-point attempts. The Cardinals sent them to the line 30 times, where they made 20 free throws (66%). Ball State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Colonels Chances at Home</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky picked up an 86-66 road win over Chicago State on Tuesday, November 19th. The Colonels, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>EKU led 47-34 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 39-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 36.7% from deep, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 5 of 12 attempts (41.7%).</p> <p>The Colonels dished out 25 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Gabe Spinelli and Jackson Holt each scored 15 points, with Holt knocking down 3 threes. Yvens Paul was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and adding 7 rebounds.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% on 24 of 61 shooting. They limited two-point shots to 15 of 36, or 41%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky's opponent went 9 of 25, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%. The Colonels gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Retrievers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Retrievers at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! Howard comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152.5 points.</p><h3>HOWARD BISON VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 12:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bison Have What it Takes in Baltimore?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Howard fell 69-62 to Boston on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they were -4 favorites. The Bison not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 26-21 at halftime, Howard scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points ended at 131, just under the O/U line of 135.</p><p>Howard's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 16 threes for a 12.5% shooting percentage. Despite this, they connected on 59% of their two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%.</p> <p>Azmar Abdullah was a bright spot, scoring 21 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 77.8% from the field and 71.4% from three. Marcus Dockery added 17 points, while Blake Harper contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Howard's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 59% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard held the other team to just 2 threes on 16 attempts, a 12% shooting performance. The opponent also went 10/11 from the free-throw line. Howard gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Retrievers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UMBC fell to Boston 75-71 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were -2 favorites. The Retrievers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, just over the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>UMBC trailed 44-34 at halftime but showed resilience in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 37-31. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>UMBC scored 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% of their threes (5/18), but were excellent from the free-throw line, making 24 of 26 attempts (92.3%).</p> <p>Josh Odunowo led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Bryce Johnson and Miles Brewster each added 18 points, with Brewster also grabbing 6 boards. Matai Baptiste was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>UMBC's defense held their opponent to 75 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited them to 43% on two-point attempts, with the opponent making 16 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UMBC's defense allowed 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 92% rate. UMBC gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Howard Bison vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Pirates game? Catch the action at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on FloC. Duquesne is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 135 points.</p><h3>DUQUESNE DUKES VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dukes Win in George Town?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne fell to South Dakota State 71-60 on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they entered as +3 point underdogs. The Dukes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Duquesne struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Duquesne's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 23.7% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 38 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they connected on only 5 of 11 free throws, a 45.5% rate.</p> <p>Kalen Garry led the way with 20 points, shooting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc and 7 of 10 overall. Tre Dinkins III added 19 points, hitting 4 threes, while Oscar Cluff contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 71 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed 23 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Duquesne's defense gave up 9 threes on 38 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 5 free throws (45%).</p><h3>Can the Pirates Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Sunday, November 24th, the Pirates took on the Broncos in an away game. Despite being heavy +22.5 point underdogs, Hampton kept it closer than expected, losing 83-69. They managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Hampton struggled early, trailing 41-21 at halftime. They bounced back in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Hampton Pirates put up 69 points, shooting 41.3% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they connected on 70% of their free throws, going 7-for-10 from the line.</p> <p>Tyson Degenhart led the way with 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Noah Farrakhan added 23 points, hitting 3-of-9 from deep. The Pirates had 11 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Hampton's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 83 points on offense. They shot 54% from the field, hitting 26 of their 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 66% of their two-point shots (22/33).</p> <p>From three-point range, Hampton struggled, making just 4 of 15 attempts for 26%. However, they made up for it at the free-throw line, where they shot 77%, going 27/35. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Duquesne Dukes vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Jaguars and Bulldogs face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Alabama A&M is favored by -3.5 at home against IU Indy.</p><h3>IU INDY JAGUARS VS ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 3:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Alabama A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does IU Indy Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped a 72-62 decision to the Bulldogs on Saturday, November 23rd. Despite being +4 point underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>IU Indy looked strong early, leading 42-28 at halftime. However, they managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44, leading to the loss.</p><p>In their last game, the Jaguars struggled offensively, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 17.9% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, but they found some success inside, connecting on 57.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Drayton Jones led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Jarvis Walker added 21 points and 4 assists, while Alec Millender contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three. Colin McKenzie was efficient from deep, making 3 of 4 three-pointers and finishing with 11 points in 18 minutes.</p><p>IU Indy Jaguars gave up 72 points in their last game, with their defense holding the opponent to 37% shooting from the field. The Jaguars allowed 16 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars' defense limited the opponent to 5 made threes on 28 attempts, just 17% shooting. At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 78%, making 15 of 19 attempts. IU Indy also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Alabama A&M Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Alabama A&M Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs picked up a 77-70 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday, November 23rd. Alabama A&M, who were +3 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-24 at halftime, Alabama A&M turned things around by scoring 53 points in the 2nd half while holding Coastal Carolina to 36 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Alabama A&M put up 77 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 71% of their free throws, going 22 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Darius Ford led the way with 17 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 66.7% from deep. Noah Amenhauser and AC Bryant each added 15 points, with Amenhauser also grabbing 12 rebounds. Lorenzo Downey was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 12 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall.</p><p>Even with Alabama A&M giving up 70 points, they managed to hold their opponents to 42% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 17 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, also at a 42% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama A&M's defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 16 threes, good for 43%. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 71% success rate.</p>

IU Indy Jaguars vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 14-3 Boston Celtics will host the 11-7 Los Angeles Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 9.5 points and have won five straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is set at 218.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-110 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Los Angeles Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 11-7 on the season with a dominant 125-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Playing on the road, Los Angeles entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were set at 210.5, and the teams combined for 224 points, pushing the game over the line by 13.5 points.</p> <p>Los Angeles took control early with an 11-0 run, turning an 8-5 deficit into a 16-8 lead. They outscored the 76ers 39-27 in the 1st quarter and maintained their lead by matching Philadelphia 23-23 in the 2nd. The Clippers pulled away in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 35-22, and entered the 4th with a 97-72 lead. They edged the 76ers 28-27 in the final quarter to close out the game.</p><p>James Harden led the Clippers with 23 points and 8 assists in their win over the 76ers, scoring 12 of his points in the 1st quarter. Derrick Jones Jr. added 18 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd, and Ivica Zubac contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers shot 58% from the field and 40% from three, hitting 12 threes in the game. Terance Mann scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Clippers' defense was on point against the 76ers, holding them to just 99 points on 39% shooting. They gave up 27 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but tightened up in the middle, allowing just 23 in the 2nd and 22 in the 3rd.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers were excellent, limiting the 76ers to 9 threes on 23% shooting. They also came up with 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Boston Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 14-3 on the season with a 107-105 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Celtics were favored by eight points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 212 points fell short of the 222-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Timberwolves went on an early 11-0 run, extending their lead from 15-8 to 26-8. Boston responded by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Minnesota 60-46. Heading into the 4th quarter with an 84-73 lead, the Celtics held off a late rally by the Timberwolves, who outscored them 32-23 in the final period.</p><p>Jaylen Brown hit 7 threes, shooting 70% from deep, and finished with 29 points in the Celtics' win over the Timberwolves. He scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Jayson Tatum contributed 26 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter and 11 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Derrick White added 19 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 4 threes and scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. The Celtics made 21 threes as a team, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall FG% of 42.5%.</p><p>Defensively, the Celtics were solid through three quarters, giving up 27, 25, and 21 points before allowing 32 in the 4th. Still, they held the Timberwolves to 105 points on 42% shooting.</p> <p>Boston allowed 15 threes at a 36% clip and sent Minnesota to the line 21 times, where they hit 16 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Highlanders versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Radford comes into this non-conference matchup as the -14.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Highlanders Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Highlanders faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 21st, losing 79-51 to Clemson on the road. Radford entered the game as +21.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Radford trailed 38-26 at halftime and struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game came in at 130, under the O/U line of 144.</p><p>Radford's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 51 points on 30.9% shooting from the field. They connected on only 4 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 34.5%.</p> <p>The Highlanders managed just 2 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, while hitting 68.4% of their free throws (13/19). Chauncey Wiggins led the way with 16 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three-point range (2/4).</p><p>Radford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 14/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford's opponents shot 47%, knocking down 11 of 23 threes. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 81% rate.</p><h3>Will Chicago State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State’s season continued with a 97-61 road loss to Indiana State on Friday. The Cougars entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Chicago State struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 62. The Cougars will need to address their defensive issues moving forward.</p><p>Chicago State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 14.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed just 4 assists as a team.</p> <p>Samage Teel led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 70% overall. Markus Harding added 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Chicago State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 97 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they gave up 19 baskets on 27 attempts, a 70% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 15 made threes on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting percentage. The opposing team also went 14/21 from the free-throw line, shooting 66%.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs Chicago State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Trojans and Red Wolves face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wolves are hosting the game at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -14.5 against Little Rock in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LITTLE ROCK TROJANS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Little Rock Trojans +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at First National Bank Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LITTLE ROCK TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Red Wolves.</li><li>Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Little Rock at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Little Rock Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Little Rock’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-67 to Winthrop on Saturday. The Trojans were +11 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 158 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Little Rock allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own. They’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Little Rock struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they managed 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Johnathan Lawson led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while K.J. Doucet added 17 points, shooting 60% from deep. Tommy Kamarad was 3 for 4 from three, finishing with 13 points in 13 minutes.</p><p>Despite Little Rock's defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points in their previous game. The Trojans gave up 23 field goals on 41% shooting, including 14 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Little Rock's defense saw their opponent hit 9 threes on 27 attempts, good for 33%. They also sent them to the line 42 times, where they made 27 free throws (64%). Little Rock allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Red Wolves Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>In their season opener, the Red Wolves fell 88-79 to Alabama on Friday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, Arkansas State kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 167, just under the O/U line of 171.5.</p> 

<p>Arkansas State trailed 43-40 at halftime and were outscored 45-39 in the 2nd half. While they didn’t pull off the upset, the Red Wolves covered the spread and showed promise against a strong Alabama team.</p><p>In their latest game, Arkansas State put up 79 points, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 28 threes for 21.4%, while their two-point shooting was a solid 55.9% (19/34). At the free-throw line, they connected on 63.9% of their attempts, going 23 for 36.</p> <p>Kobe Julien led the way with 20 points, despite shooting 30.8% overall and 25% from three. Mark Sears added 19 points, missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Clifford Omoruyi and Rashaud Marshall were efficient inside, both shooting 83.3% (5/6) from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 88 points, Arkansas State's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 66 attempts. They allowed 21 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Red Wolves limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 31 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 44 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 63%. Arkansas State also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Little Rock Trojans vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>The Redbirds and Revolutionaries are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Revolutionaries will host the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and George Washington is favored by -1 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries -1</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 3:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Revolutionaries.</li><li>Not only will George Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</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>Will Illinois State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois State pulled off an 84-83 home win over UAB on Saturday, November 23rd. The Redbirds were +7 underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-39 at halftime, Illinois State outscored UAB 45-40 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 167 went over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Illinois State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field and 40.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, with a 73.1% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Johnny Kinziger and Alejandro Vasquez both shot 8-for-12, with Kinziger scoring 21 points and Vasquez adding 19. Vasquez hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 7 assists to go with his 14 points.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed their opponent to connect on 73% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 26 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Will the Revolutionaries Win at Sports and Fitness Center?</h3><h3>George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Washington picked up an 83-74 road win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, November 23rd. The Revolutionaries were -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>GW led 35-30 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44. The total points for the game were 157, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>George Washington put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. They were 39.1% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%.</p> <p>The Revolutionaries were strong at the free-throw line, making 36 of 43 attempts for 83.7%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Darren Buchanan Jr. added 17 points and 10 boards.</p><p>George Washington's defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, George Washington's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws for a 66% rate.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Saints versus the RedHawks? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FSW. The game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -4.5 against Siena in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the RedHawks.</li><li>Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Saints Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Siena’s recent game against Xavier on Wednesday saw them fall 80-55 on the road. Entering the game as +26.5 point underdogs, the Saints managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 143 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 44-28 at halftime, Siena scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Although they couldn’t close the gap, the Saints’ performance against a strong Xavier team was better than expected.</p><p>Siena's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and their effective field goal percentage was 47.9%. The Saints also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making only 9 of 20 attempts for 45%.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 16 points, shooting 4-for-5 from three-point range. Marcus Foster was perfect from deep, hitting both of his attempts, and added 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Trey Green also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from downtown.</p><p>Even with limited trips to the free-throw line, Siena's opponents managed to put up 80 points, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 53% of their shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The RedHawks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Miami (OH) faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 18th, as they traveled to Michigan to take on the Wolverines. The RedHawks entered the game as +23 point underdogs and ended up losing 94-67, failing to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 44-36 at halftime, Miami (OH) struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 50. The game’s total points reached 161, going over the pre-game O/U line of 151.</p><p>In their last game, Miami (OH) put up 67 points, shooting 40% from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Nimari Burnett was a standout, shooting 70% overall and hitting 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 18 points and 4 assists in 23 minutes. Tre Donaldson added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes, while also dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Miami (OH) struggled defensively, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 65% shooting, with the other team hitting 21 of 32 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Miami (OH) gave up 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. The RedHawks allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Siena Saints vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blues and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Rangers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Rangers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blues Defense Show Up in New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 9-12-1 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.</p> 

<p>After falling behind in the first period, the Blues responded with four straight goals. Three different players contributed to the scoring, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>St. Louis's offense was held scoreless in the first period but came alive with three goals in the second. Colton Parayko found the net twice, bringing his season total to three goals. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich's fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Ryan Suter picked up two assists, giving him three for the season. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play.</p><p>St. Louis' defense gave up the first goal at 5:25 in the first period and another at 13:52 in the third, but they held Toronto scoreless for a crucial stretch between those goals, allowing the Blues to take a 3-1 lead. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Rangers Chances at Home</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 12-6-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. They held a 2-0 lead before the Islanders scored, but pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal in their 5-2 win over the Islanders, with Artemi Panarin netting twice, including his 9th goal on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, and Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad picked up three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers also scored on a power play, with Panarin’s 8th goal coming in the second period.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers gave up two goals to the Islanders, both in the second period. The first came at the 15:22 mark, and the second was just eight seconds before the end of the period. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 19 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Broncos and Jackrabbits game? Catch the action at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands, as the Jackrabbits hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FloC. Boise State is the -11 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against South Dakota State. The over/under for the game is set at 149 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits +11</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 1:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Not only will South Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Broncos Grab a Win in George Town?</h3><h3>Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boise State picked up an 83-69 win over Hampton on Sunday, November 24th, at home. The Broncos were -22.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Boise State led 41-21 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Boise State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, thanks to a strong 66.7% shooting inside the arc, while they struggled from deep, hitting just 4 of 15 threes for 26.7%.</p> <p>The Broncos were solid at the free-throw line, making 27 of 35 attempts (77.1%), and they dished out 20 assists. Tyson Degenhart led the way with 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting, while Noah Farrakhan added 23 points, connecting on 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Boise State’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Broncos allowed a 54% shooting performance, with 26 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Boise State’s defense gave up 22 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 66% success rate. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 4/15, or 26%. The Broncos also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 27 attempts, a 77% rate.</p><h3>Can the Jackrabbits Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>South Dakota State picked up a 71-60 road win over Duquesne on Sunday, November 24th. The Jackrabbits, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, South Dakota State clamped down defensively, allowing just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 themselves. The total points for the game ended at 131, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, South Dakota State put up 71 points, shooting 49% from the field and hitting 47.6% from three-point range (10/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws (13/18).</p> <p>Kalen Garry led the way with 20 points, shooting 70% overall and 71.4% from deep (5/7). Tre Dinkins III added 19 points, and Oscar Cluff contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>South Dakota State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 37% shooting. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, limiting the other team to 9 made threes on 38 attempts, a 23% success rate.</p> <p>The Jackrabbits also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 5/11 for 45%. South Dakota State gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Boise State Broncos vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Knights and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Golden Knights are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Flyers. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+119)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Knights Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Vegas improved to 13-6-2 with a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p> 

<p>Utah took a 2-0 lead before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but only netted four times, with Brett Howden's 6th goal of the season coming in overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas, marking his 7th goal of the year. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal and later assisted on two others, bringing his assist total to five this season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights got on the board with Dorofeyev’s goal at 4:54 in the second. Hanifin’s 2nd goal of the season came just before the second period ended. William Karlsson, who now has two goals this season, added another at 5:37 into the third period.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first three goals in their previous game, including one at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Flyers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Following a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 9-10-2 on the season. Philadelphia entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Flyers struggled offensively, managing just 20 shots on goal. Defensively, they gave up goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third. Philadelphia’s offense was also plagued by 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>In their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers took 20 shots on goal but failed to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways, contributing to their offensive struggles.</p> <p>Philadelphia was shut out for the first time this season, with no goals in any of the three periods. The Flyers’ record now stands at 9-10-2 after the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The Bruins added an empty-netter with 3:39 left in the third, resulting in a 3-0 loss for the Flyers. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>The Golden Eagles and Jackrabbits are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits will host the game at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, SD. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -7 vs. Southern Miss.</p><h3>SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles +7</p><p>This game will be played at First Bank & Trust Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Even though we have South Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Southern Miss at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Southern Miss Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Southern Miss Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Miss dropped to 0-1 on the season after a 98-84 road loss to UAB on Thursday, November 7th. The Golden Eagles entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 182, surpassing the over/under line of 153.</p> 

<p>Southern Miss trailed 56-40 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring UAB 44-42. Despite the improved 2nd half, the Golden Eagles couldn't overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 45.5% of their three-pointers, hitting 10 of 22 attempts, and went 16 of 21 from the free-throw line, good for 76.2%.</p> <p>Christian Coleman, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Neftali Alvarez each scored 21 points, with Coleman shooting 83.3% from the field. DeAntoni Gordon added 20 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, while Tyren Moore knocked down 4 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Southern Miss struggled defensively, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 62% of their two-point attempts (32/51).</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Miss held their opponent to 28% shooting (7/25). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws (72%). Southern Miss gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will South Dakota State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>On Thursday, November 14th, the Jackrabbits fell 78-69 at home to Northern Colorado. South Dakota State entered the game as -3.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-33 at halftime, the Jackrabbits outscored Northern Colorado 36-35 in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.</p><p>South Dakota State struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 32.4% overall and 18.5% from three-point range, connecting on only 5 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.6%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 20 shots for a 90% success rate.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Zach Bloch was a bright spot from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 15 points. The Jackrabbits also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 78 points, South Dakota State's defense held their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, including 40% on two-point attempts. The Jackrabbits also limited their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing just 5 made threes on 27 attempts for 18%.</p> <p>However, South Dakota State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 90%. The Jackrabbits also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Fighting Illini? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -21 against Little Rock in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LITTLE ROCK TROJANS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Little Rock Trojans +21</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LITTLE ROCK TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Little Rock at +21.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trojans Win in Champaign?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell 79-67 to the Razorbacks on Friday, November 22nd. Little Rock was a +21 point underdog going into the game.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-24 at halftime, the Trojans outscored Arkansas 43-37 in the 2nd half. Little Rock covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 146.5 went over the line of 144.5.</p><p>Little Rock's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. They managed to score 67 points, with Adou Thiero leading the way, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 23 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p> <p>Boogie Fland contributed 21 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 three-pointers. The Trojans hit 17 of 23 free throws (73.9%) and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds, with Johnathan Lawson adding 12 boards and 5 assists.</p><p>Little Rock's defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed 18 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Little Rock held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the opposing team to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Will Illinois Win at Home?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois dominated Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday, winning 87-40 at home. The Illini, who were -36.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points were 127, falling short of the 154-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Illinois led 35-15 at halftime and poured in 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hawks to 25 points after the break.</p><p>Illinois put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, thanks to a strong 67.6% shooting inside the arc, hitting 23 of 34 two-point attempts. However, they struggled from deep, making just 25% of their 40 three-point attempts.</p> <p>The Illini also shot 61.1% from the free-throw line and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds. They finished with just 9 assists. Will Riley led the team with 19 points in 19 minutes, shooting 63.6% overall and 40% from three.</p><p>Illinois held their opponent to just 40 points despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Illini gave up 33 made field goals on 74 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, Illinois allowed 23 makes on 34 attempts, a 67% shooting percentage. Their opponent struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 40 three-point attempts for 25%. Illinois also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%.</p>

Little Rock Trojans vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Tigers and Huskies face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Huskies are hosting the game at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Connecticut as the -9 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers +9</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 2:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Memphis at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis picked up a 68-64 road win over San Francisco on Thursday, November 21st. The Tigers entered the game as +2 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 154.</p> <p>Memphis trailed 31-22 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding the Dons to 33.</p><p>Memphis struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 36.4% on two-point attempts. They hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 19 three-point attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%.</p> <p>Malik Thomas led the Tigers with 25 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 25.0% from three. Dain Dainja contributed 18 points, shooting 60.0% from the field, while PJ Haggerty added 13 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Memphis also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and went 23 of 31 from the free-throw line, shooting 74.2%.</p><p>Memphis put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Tigers were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 28 attempts, a 21% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Memphis allowed 14 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42%. The Tigers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for a 66% rate. Memphis gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Huskies Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies cruised to an 81-46 win over East Texas A&M on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, UConn was a heavy -37.5 point favorite going into the game.</p> 

<p>Connecticut led 42-20 at halftime and added 39 more points in the 2nd half while holding the Lions to 26. Despite the dominant win, the Huskies didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 54.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 61%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 29.2% (7/24).</p> <p>The Huskies dished out 18 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, with Camerin James leading the way with 18 points in 22 minutes. Solo Ball was efficient, shooting 5/6 overall and 2/3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points.</p><p>Connecticut's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 46 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Huskies couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 71% of their two-point attempts, going 25/35.</p> <p>From three-point range, Connecticut's defense was more effective, holding the other team to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. The Huskies also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 71%. Additionally, Connecticut gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Memphis Tigers vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Bulls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulls at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Buffalo is favored by -2.5 vs. North Carolina A&T.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will Buffalo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aggies Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Carolina A&T Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies edged out an 86-83 win over Morgan State on Wednesday, November 20th. North Carolina A&T, playing at home, were -6.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Carolina A&T led 44-33 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the over/under line of 159.5.</p><p>In their latest game, North Carolina A&T put up 86 points, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 56.4% of their two-point attempts and 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 threes. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making just 60% of their 35 attempts.</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 33 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 60% overall. The Aggies dished out 17 assists, with Wynston Tabbs and Landon Glasper each contributing 4. Nikolaos Chitikoudis was efficient inside, shooting 71.4% and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 22/39 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Aggies gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 60%. North Carolina A&T allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bulls Win at Alumni Arena?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Buffalo improved to 3-1 on the season with an 82-73 win over Morgan State on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulls, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points ended at 155, just under the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>Buffalo turned things around in the 2nd half after trailing 36-31 at halftime. They scored 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Morgan State to 37 points.</p><p>Buffalo's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They were dominant inside, shooting 66.7% on two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was less effective at 31.2% (5/16). The Bulls also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 60% of their attempts (15/25).</p> <p>Tyson Dunn led the way with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% from the field and 50% from three. Kameron Hobbs added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%), while Brayden Jackson contributed 18 points, shooting 72.7% overall. Amahrie Simpkins also had an efficient outing, hitting 7 of 10 shots for 16 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Buffalo's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Bulls had a tough time inside, allowing the opposing team to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 26/39.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Buffalo held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 16 attempts. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 shots for 60%. Buffalo allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Betting on today's Avalanche and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Lightning. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Lightning winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (-108)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Avalanche?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 12-9-0 for the season. Colorado took the lead first, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over that line. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line.</p>

<p>Colorado scored first with a goal from Cale Makar at 17:06 in the second period. However, the Predators tied it up at 11:29 in the same period and took the lead with another goal at 1:20. The Avalanche’s second goal came at 17:43 in the third period, but by then, Nashville had already scored three times.</p><p>Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th in the third period. Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. The Avalanche fired 30 shots on goal but only managed to score twice.</p> <p>Colorado had 23 giveaways in the game. MacKinnon took 6 shots on goal, and Casey Mittelstadt earned his 8th assist on Makar's power-play goal. Devon Toews added his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up 5 goals to the Predators, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado's defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits. They had a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Nashville scored three unanswered goals—two of which came on the power play—before adding the two empty-netters late in the third period.</p><h3>Can the Lightning Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning now sit at 10-7-2. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 11 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 7-4 loss to the Jets. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th.</p> <p>Tampa Bay recorded 8 giveaways and 4 assists in the game. Jake Guentzel picked up his 8th assist of the season, and Nick Paul added his 7th.</p><p>After tying the game at 4-4 in the third period, Tampa Bay's defense gave up three straight goals to the Jets, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage, and the Lightning’s defense recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Sycamores face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Sycamores are hosting the game at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana State as the -16 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +16</p><p>This game will be played at Hulman Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Sycamores.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana State winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State fell to Eastern Kentucky 86-66 on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game where they entered as +6.5 underdogs. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>The Cougars trailed 47-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Chicago State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They hit 36% of their threes (9/25) and 41.7% of their two-point attempts (15/36), while connecting on 64.3% of their free throws (9/14).</p> <p>Gabe Spinelli and Jackson Holt each scored 15 points, with Holt hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Devontae Blanton added 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, while Yvens Paul was perfect from the field, going 5/5 for 11 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 86 points, Chicago State's defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, including 41% on two-point attempts (15/36). They also allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% clip.</p> <p>The Cougars sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 9 free throws (64%). Chicago State limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Sycamores Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State picked up a 94-84 road win over Ball State on Saturday, November 16th. The Sycamores entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-36 at halftime, Indiana State exploded for 58 points in the 2nd half while holding Ball State to 45. The game’s total points reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Indiana State's offense put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 44.4% of their threes (12/27). Their effective field goal percentage was 60.7%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 26 of 29 attempts (89.7%).</p> <p>Camp Wagner led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while K'mani Doughty was perfect from deep, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 17 points. Samage Teel dished out 11 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Indiana State's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Sycamores allowed 22 field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, Indiana State conceded 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts (45%) and 7 three-pointers on 24 attempts (29%). They also sent their opponent to the line 46 times, where they converted 33 free throws (71%).</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana State Sycamores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Hurricanes? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Stars.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hurricanes picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Stars (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Dallas Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 13-6-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were the puck line underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period, but Florida pulled away with two more goals. Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene each scored for the Stars.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Dadonov's goal came on a power play, with Wyatt Johnston earning his fifth assist of the year. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both goals in the second, at the 8:38 and 11:22 marks. Dallas had 32 offensive giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Florida in their last game. Casey DeSmith posted a save percentage of 87.5% on 24 shots from the Panthers, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 26 hits. The Stars were tied 2-2 heading into the 3rd period, but they gave up the final two goals, including an empty-netter with 1:00 remaining.</p><h3>Are the Hurricanes Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 14-6-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Capitals responded with two goals before the period ended. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina took 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov finding the net twice, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and also picked up two assists, his 12th coming on Orlov's second goal.</p> <p>Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game. The Hurricanes had 14 giveaways and none of their goals came on power plays.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they shut down the Capitals the rest of the way, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes' defense finished with 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<strong><u>Chicago</u></strong><strong><u> White Sox</u></strong>

Three teams in the American League lost 100 games last season. MLB has averaged one 100-loss team each of the last six years. There hadn’t been three in the same league since 2002 when the Royals, Tigers, and Devil Rays managed to lose 100, 106, and 106 games, respectively.

The hype about the White Sox early in the offseason came as a mystery to me. Now, with Eloy Jimenez not making the Opening Day roster and Manny Machado out in San Diego, the hype and optimism have been replaced with despair and pessimism. It certainly looks like another long year on the South Side.

The White Sox went 62-100 last season and lost five straight and eight of nine to end the year. Per BaseRuns, the White Sox were a 95-loss team, but Pythagorean Win-Loss had them right where they should be. As one of three doormats in the AL Central, and with another top-heavy year on the horizon in the American League, the White Sox will be a tough team to back most days.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

Even though bullpens have increased in importance, betting odds are still based on starting pitchers. There aren’t any in this rotation I’d be interested in consistently backing. Reynaldo Lopez does have some intrigue. His 3.91 ERA, 4.63 FIP, and 5.22 xFIP will make him a fade candidate for most of the market, but we may be able to go against the grain at times. He induces a lot of fly balls. xFIP assumes a league average HR/FB%. He won’t post one of those. Interestingly, Lopez was better last season against lefties than righties, though some of that was noise-related because of BABIP.

Lopez has limited righties to wOBAs of .293 and .314 the last two years. When he pitches in a fly ball-friendly ballpark against a right-handed-heavy lineup, I’ll have some interest. Lefties posted a .338 wOBA and a .495 SLG in 2017, but a .306 wOBA and a .393 SLG in 2018. Maybe he’s worthwhile in big parks overall or against teams with low slugging percentages.

The lineup will be a little bit better with Jon Jay and Yonder Alonso, so the White Sox could find themselves in some coin flip situations against pitchers as bad as their own.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

White Sox totals are tough. The team was 75-77-10 to the under last year. The White Sox were outscored by 190 runs. They allowed 848 and scored only 656. Chicago had the highest K% in baseball last season. They shouldn’t this year with Jay and Alonso, but strikeout pitchers carve them up. Those are still going to be under spots.

Against pitch-to-contact guys, though, the White Sox might have some more success. We know that their pitching staff is going to allow a lot of runs. If the White Sox offense can put balls in play, they might score some runs of their own. Usually teams that strike out a lot also walk a fair amount. Chicago did not. That’s why we need pitch-to-contact guys for this to work. Against “Finesse” Pitchers, as defined by Baseball-Reference as guys in the bottom third of the league in strikeouts plus walks, the White Sox posted a .271/.329/.458 slash. That .787 OPS actually ranked eighth. The seven teams above the White Sox all made the playoffs.

If they’re going to be overpowered, they’re not going to score. If they’re going to put balls in play, they should be able to score a bit and this also creates some additional money line spots.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Ervin Santana – </strong>I’ll be interested to see how Ervin Santana progresses and how he is lined. Santana posted a 3.38/3.81/4.21 pitcher slash (ERA/FIP/xFIP) in 2016. He posted a 3.28/4.46/4.77 in 2017. He only made five starts last year and they weren’t good. He might be the most polished turd in this rotation if he’s healthy, which is scary. Even the worst teams win 60 games, though, so somebody has to pitch the White Sox to some wins. Maybe it’ll be Santana?

<strong>Yoan Moncada – </strong>This offense would look a lot better if Yoan Moncada figured it out. He’ll turn 24 in late May and already has 901 plate appearances at the MLB level. This is the year when you’d like to see him step forward. He hit 17 homers and stole 12 bases, but also struck out 33.4 percent of the time. He did walk more than 10 percent of the time, making him one of the few in this lineup that can draw a free pass. He makes some good contact and he increased his BB% in the second half, but also lost virtually all of his power. I’ll be watching him closely from a totals standpoint since the White Sox are putting him high up in the order.

Chicago White Sox 2019 MLB Season Betting Tips

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Spartans. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Spartans at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan State as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan State Spartans -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 5:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will Michigan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Colorado Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colorado improved to 3-0 on the season with an 88-66 win over Harvard on Sunday, November 17th. The Buffaloes were -14.5 point favorites in this one, and they covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 154, going over the O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>Colorado led 46-34 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Harvard 42-32.</p><p>Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a 51.8% field goal percentage. They connected on 47.4% of their three-point attempts, going 9 for 19, and hit 84% of their free throws, making 21 out of 25.</p> <p>The Buffaloes' effective field goal percentage was 60.7%, and they dished out 18 assists while grabbing 11 offensive rebounds. Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 20 points, and Elijah Malone added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Javon Ruffin was efficient, shooting 4 of 5 from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colorado's opponents shot 47%, connecting on 9 of 19 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 84% rate. Colorado gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Spartans Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-75 win over Samford on Tuesday. The Spartans were -17 point favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 158, just under the O/U line of 164.</p> <p>After leading 38-28 at halftime, Michigan State scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed Samford to score 47, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Michigan State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.2% (7/24) from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 87% of their attempts, going 20/23.</p> <p>Jaden Akins led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 42.9% from three. Jaden Brownell added 19 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 50% from deep. The Spartans dished out 21 assists, with Lukas Walls contributing 4 assists and 12 points on 66.7% shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Michigan State's defense struggled to contain their opponents, allowing 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. They gave up 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Michigan State held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 free throws for 87%. Michigan State also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>The forecast for Tuesday's Red Sox vs. Mets interleague matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 PM ET. NESN is carrying this game on TV, and the Mets are the slight money line favorite (-127).</p>

<p>Currently, the Mets are on a five-game winning streak, and they are 74-64 overall. Boston has lost three straight and is 70-68, putting them 3rd in the AL East. David Peterson is starting for the Mets, while the Red Sox are sending Kutter Crawford to the mound.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, September 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>New York picked up a 4-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a two-run 4th inning and added two more runs in the 5th, while the Red Sox scored their only run in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Mets were favored at -115.</p>

<p>Luis Severino pitched well for the Mets in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued two walks. Phil Maton came out of the bullpen for the save. Brayan Bello had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up four earned runs.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Luis Torrens each had two hits and an RBI for the Mets' offense. Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, and Michael Conforto each scored a run for New York. Xander Bogaerts scored the Red Sox's only run.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 70-68, the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East, ten games behind the Yankees for the division lead. Boston has dropped three straight games, and they lost the first game of this series vs. the Mets. The Red Sox are 18-18 in AL East games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are just 31-38 this year, but they have been much better on the road at 39-30. As the underdog, Boston is 33-37 this year, and they are 37-31 when favored. Looking at their overall series record, the Red Sox are 21-17-6.</p><p>When the Red Sox are the underdog, they are 40-30 against the run line, and they are 24-44 as the favorite. They have covered the run line in 40 of their 69 road games, but they have failed to cover in their last two road games.</p><p>Despite the Boston Red Sox playing in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs, their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. The Red Sox have gone over the total in 70 of their 131 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, Boston has gone over the total 12 times, including in each of their last three games.</p><p>Kutter Crawford gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Mets on the road. He has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 8-12 with an ERA of 4.12. Crawford's WHIP for the season is currently 1.10. Looking back at his last outing, Crawford took the loss, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Crawford has given up at least one homer in each of his last three outings. So far, he has made 12 quality starts this year.</p>
<p>As a team, the Red Sox are 5th in the league in road scoring, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per contest, which is 9th in the league. Boston is also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. One of the reasons they have been so successful on offense is that they are the league's best team in terms of batting average on balls in play.</p>

<p>Jarren Duran has been on a tear of late, going 12/32 in his last eight games, including three homers. For the season, he is batting .294 with 21 homers. Rafael Devers is also having a strong season, leading the team with 80 RBIs and 28 homers. His batting average of .281 is 3rd on the team.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are hosting the Red Sox today with an overall record of 74-64, which has them 3rd in the NL East. Currently, they trail the Phillies by 7.5 games in the division. New York has won five straight games, and they have gone 7-3 across their last 10.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 36-33 this year and 38-31 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 47-35 this year and 27-29 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 23-16-8, and they have won two straight series and two straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Mets win, they win big, averaging a run margin of 3.6 runs per game. They are 33-23 against the run line as the underdog, and their run line record is 68-70 overall. They have covered the run line in their last four games, and their run line record is 29-40 at home and 39-30 on the road.</p><p>When the Mets play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, and their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record for Mets games is 68-66, and when the line is set at 8 runs, the record is 14-7. The over has hit in 55.8% of their games this season, and they have hit the under in five straight games.</p><p>Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Red Sox at home. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 8-1 with an ERA of 2.83. Peterson's WHIP for the season is 1.32, and he has turned in nine quality starts. In his last outing, Peterson finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .233 this season off Peterson, and he has a BB/9 figure of 3.8 compared to 6.82 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Francisco Lindor has been on a tear of late, going 7/23 in his last six games with two homers and three RBIs. For the season, he is batting .271 with 29 homers and 81 RBIs. Pete Alonso has also been a big power threat for the Mets, as he has 30 homers this season and is 2nd on the team with 76 RBIs, but he has struggled of late, going just 3/23 in his last six games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are 6th in home runs and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. This is a slight improvement over their home and road splits, as they are averaging 4.9 runs per game on the road and 4.6 at home. Overall, they are the 10th ranked offense in terms of batting average.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/3/24

<p>In a matchup of Eastern Conference foes, the Raptors (4-13) travel to take on the Pistons (7-11) at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET. TSN will broadcast the game.</p>

<p>Detroit (-206) is currently favored by 5 points over Toronto (+173). The over/under line for the game is 223.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-119 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Toronto Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 4-13 on the season after a 122-108 road loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Toronto entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 230 points came in just under the O/U line of 233.5.</p> <p>Toronto’s slow start put them in a hole, as they trailed 38-22 after the 1st quarter. They battled back, outscoring Cleveland 33-27 in the 2nd and 35-31 in the 3rd, but couldn’t keep it going in the 4th, where they were outscored 26-18.</p><p>In their 122-108 loss to the Cavaliers, the Raptors shot just 40.2% from the field, with a 30.8% success rate from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick led the way with 18 points each, with Barnes adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists.</p> <p>RJ Barrett contributed 16 points, while Jonathan Mogbo scored 11 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Barnes scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Jakob Poeltl added 8 of his 12 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively in their 122-108 loss to the Cavaliers, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter. They allowed 31 points in the 3rd quarter but held Cleveland to 27 and 26 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters, respectively.</p> <p>Overall, Toronto allowed Cleveland to shoot 49% from the field, including 39% from three-point range, where the Cavaliers hit 16 threes. The Raptors also sent Cleveland to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10. Defensively, Toronto recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Pistons?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 7-11 on the season following a 111-100 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Detroit, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 211 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 207.5.</p> <p>Orlando took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 17-13 to 27-13. Detroit responded by outscoring the Magic 32-23 in the 2nd quarter, but Orlando regained momentum in the 3rd, outscoring the Pistons 32-26. Heading into the 4th quarter down 88-79, Detroit couldn’t close the gap, as the Magic edged them 23-21 in the final period.</p><p>Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 19 points and 7 rebounds in their 111-100 loss to the Magic, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field. Malik Beasley contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p> <p>Detroit connected on 13 threes, shooting 39.4% from deep and 46.7% overall. Ivey scored 7 points in the 2nd quarter, while Beasley added 9 in the frame.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons had strong 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 23 points in each, but they allowed 33 points in the 1st and 32 in the 3rd, leading to a 111-100 loss to the Magic. Detroit held Orlando to 12 made threes on 30% shooting from deep.</p> <p>The Pistons sent the Magic to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Detroit grabbed 24 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dragons and Mastodons. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Mastodons at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -3.5 vs. Drexel.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 12:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue Fort Wayne winning straight-up, we like Drexel at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dragons Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Drexel pulled off a 73-71 road win over Fordham on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +7 underdogs, the Dragons not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 38-36 at halftime, Drexel tightened up defensively, allowing just 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points hit 144, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 for 90.9%.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 18 points, while Jason Drake added 15 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Shane Blakeney was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Despite Drexel's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 71 points, allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. The Dragons struggled to contain the two-point game, where they gave up 20 baskets on 34 attempts, a 58% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 shots, a 63% clip. Drexel allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Purdue Fort Wayne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Purdue Fort Wayne lost 102-89 to Penn State on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Mastodons kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>They led 47-41 at halftime but allowed 61 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points of 191 went over the O/U line of 159.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, and they connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Jalen Jackson led the way with 31 points, while Ace Baldwin Jr. added 25 points and 11 assists, shooting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Corey Hadnot II also contributed, hitting 5 of 8 threes, and Zach Hicks knocked down 5 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 102 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 25 shots, good for 44%. Purdue Fort Wayne also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 76% rate. The Mastodons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-196) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+164) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently favored by 5 points and has won two straight games. The Magic are 11-7 on the season and sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 6-10 and 12th in the East.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Orlando Magic -5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 102-85 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Franz Wagner finishing with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Orlando Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 11-7 this season with a 111-100 win over the Pistons on Saturday. Playing at home, the Magic covered the spread as -9.5 favorites. The game’s total points of 211 exceeded the 207.5 O/U line by 3.5 points.</p> <p>Orlando’s 10-0 run early in the game helped them take control, but the Pistons fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Magic 32-23. Orlando responded by winning the 3rd quarter 32-26 and held off Detroit in the 4th, winning the final period 23-21.</p><p>Franz Wagner led the Magic to a win over the Pistons, finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists while hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. He scored 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Moritz Wagner added 18 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 5 in the 4th.</p> <p>Orlando hit 12 threes in the game, shooting 30.8% from beyond the arc and 46% overall. Anthony Black contributed 11 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Magic's defense came through when it mattered, giving up just 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters to help secure a win over the Pistons. Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 32 points, Orlando held Detroit to 100 points overall.</p> <p>Orlando limited the Pistons to 13 made threes on 39% shooting. Detroit also went 17/22 from the free-throw line. The Magic grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 13 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can Charlotte Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Charlotte dropped to 6-10 on the season after a 125-119 loss to the Bucks on Saturday. The Hornets were +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by just six. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 224.</p> <p>Charlotte fell behind after being outscored 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 37-34 in the 3rd. The Bucks went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 116-103 to 126-103. The Hornets rallied in the 4th, outscoring Milwaukee 34-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 125-119 loss to the Bucks, the Hornets shot 41% from the field but connected on 19 threes at a 40.4% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 50 points and 10 assists, hitting 6 threes despite shooting 35.3% from deep.</p> <p>Brandon Miller added 32 points and 11 rebounds, also making 6 threes at 46.2%. Ball scored 22 points in the 3rd quarter and 18 in the 4th, while Miller added 16 points in the final period.</p><p>The Hornets struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 125 points on 48% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 37 points. Charlotte also sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 26 times, where the Bucks converted 21 of their attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets had a tough time, allowing the Bucks to hit 18 threes at a 48% clip. Charlotte managed to secure 34 defensive rebounds, but they gave up 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Blazers and Ragin' Cajuns face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Ragin' Cajuns are hosting the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. UAB is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference contest against Louisiana-Lafayette. The game's over/under currently sits at 156 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 12:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Blazers Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UAB fell to Illinois State 84-83 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a road game where they were favored by 7 points. The Blazers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>UAB led 43-39 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. This defensive lapse contributed to the loss.</p><p>UAB's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 62.2% of their two-point attempts and shot 42.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 19 threes. The Blazers also went 13 for 19 from the free-throw line, good for 68.4%.</p> <p>Johnny Kinziger and Alejandro Vasquez both shot 8 for 12 from the field, with Kinziger finishing with 21 points and Vasquez adding 19, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Efrem Johnson contributed 18 points, while Chase Walker added 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 5 for 7 from the field. Yaxel Lendeborg chipped in 14 points and a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>UAB's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Blazers allowed their opponent to hit 73% of their two-point attempts, as they went 19/26 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, UAB's opponent shot 40%, making 11 of their 27 attempts. The Blazers also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%. UAB did limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Louisiana-Lafayette Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their home game to George Washington, 83-74, on Saturday, November 23rd. The Ragin' Cajuns were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette put up 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48 points. The combined points for the game were 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 74 points, shooting 40% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range (6/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws (20/30).</p> <p>Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Darren Buchanan Jr. added 17 points and 10 boards. Trey Autry was perfect from deep, hitting 3/3 from beyond the arc in just 16 minutes of play.</p><p>Despite giving up 83 points, Louisiana-Lafayette held their opponent to 40% shooting overall, with 24 made field goals on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent shot 46%, converting 18 of 39 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisiana-Lafayette's defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 20, shooting 66%. The Ragin' Cajuns allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

UAB Blazers vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>The NCAAF show goes on with Week 3 on Saturday, September 24, with this inter-conference clash in Chapel Hill, NC, and here you get the best Fighting Irish vs. Tar Heels betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>North Carolina is looking to maintain a perfect start to the season when it hosts Notre Dame at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels are slight -1.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">BookMaker Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 56 points. These inter-conference rivals have faced once in 2021, and the Fighting Irish won that game 44-34 in Indiana.</p>



<p><strong>Fighting Irish recorded their first win of the season</strong></p>



<p>The Notre Dame Fighting Irish entered a new college football season with two losses, but they managed to beat the California Golden Bears at home. They perhaps didn’t deserve this win as the visitors weren’t a worse side, but the Irish still prevailed with a 24-17 victory.</p>



<p>Drew Pyne completed 17 of 23 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Tyree, who led the team with 44 receiving yards on five receptions, caught one of Pyne’s TD passes, while Audric Estime was solid on the ground with 76 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. Notre Dame registered even six sacks in this one, and DL Jacob Lacey led the bench with two, while Jayson Ademilola and Isaiah Foskey had 1.5 apiece.</p>



<p>QB Tyler Buchner sustained a high-grade AC joint sprain in his shoulder and will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery to repair the issue.</p>



<p><strong>Tar Heels keep marching on</strong></p>



<p>The North Carolina Tar Heels are only one of two ACC Coastal teams without a loss yet, and after defeating FAMU and Appalachian State, they beat the Georgia State Panthers on the road. They did fail to cover a -7 spread in a 35-28 victory, but what’s important for the Tar Heels, they managed to get W despite committing three turnovers opposite Georgia State’s zero.</p>



<p>North Carolina didn’t allow points in the final 15 minutes and scored a touchdown to secure a win after leading 21-10 at halftime. Drake Maye completed 19 of 24 passes for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Kobe Paysour (73 yards on five receptions) and Kamari Morales (71 yards on three receptions) connected with Maye in the endzone, while the Tar Heels scored three rushing touchdowns. Omarion Hampton led all the runners with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Cedric Gray and Power Echols combined for 24 tackles.</p>



<p>WR Josh Downs sat out the last two games with a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Saturday's tilt versus Notre Dame. RB Caleb Hood sat out the last game with a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face Notre Dame on Saturday.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Notre Dame:</strong></p>



<p>N/A</p>



<p><strong>North Carolina:</strong></p>



<ul><li>11-5 ATS in the last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games in September</li></ul>



<p><strong>Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>After losing starting QB Tyler Buchner to a season-ending injury, I doubt the Fighting Irish can compete with North Carolina’s high-octane offense that averages 51.3 ppg (7th in the country). Given that Notre Dame is scoring just 18.3 ppg, I am going with the home side that is among the top 20 in college football in both passing yards (310.0) and rushing yards (237.3). Drake Maye already has 930 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and just one interception, and I am backing him to have another strong showing on Saturday.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Tar Heels at -1.5 (-110)</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>The only thing that could save the Irish in this one is their defense which allows 21.3 points per game. Still, it will be hard to limit the Tar Heels in North Carolina, even though Notre Dame didn’t allow more than 21 points to the opponents in three games this season. North Carolina’s high-flying offense will have a say in this one, and that’s why I am going with Over. Over is 4-1 in the Tar Heels’ last five games overall, while Over is 6-2 in North Carolina’s previous eight non-conference games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Over 56 points (-110)</p>

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