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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, SC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored by -5.5 vs. North Carolina Central.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Georgia Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game</h3> <p>North Carolina Central fell to High Point 76-60 on Tuesday, November 12th. The Eagles were +16.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 39-21 at halftime, the Eagles scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 136, under the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Kezza Giffa's 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, led North Carolina Central's offense in their last game. Po'Boigh King added 22 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, while Kimani Hamilton contributed 14 points, shooting 5-of-8 from the field.</p> <p>The Eagles shot 42.6% overall, with a 40% mark from three-point range (6-of-15) and 80% from the free-throw line (8-of-10). Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Eagles' defense conceded 6 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% rate.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Eagles?</h3><p>Georgia Southern dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 92-84 to UNCW. The Eagles, who were +5.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>Georgia Southern led 37-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 58 points while scoring 47 of their own. Improving their defense will be key as they move forward this season.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point attempts and went 8-for-22 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.4% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 64.3% of their attempts, going 18-for-28.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 33 points, while Dontae Horne added 23 points and Khamari McGriff contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. The Eagles had 9 assists as a team, with Eren Banks leading the way with 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points despite holding the opposing team to just 42% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 16 made two-point shots on 25 attempts, a 64% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 59 times, where they converted 45 attempts, shooting 76% from the stripe. The Eagles also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Crusaders and Pioneers face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Sacred Heart being favored by -2.5 over Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pizzitola Sports Center at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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>Do the Crusaders Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Holy Cross fell 91-77 to Rhode Island on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Crusaders kept it closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Holy Cross led 44-40 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 51. The game’s total points of 168 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 12 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 35.3% from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip, while David Green added 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Javonte Brown was highly efficient, making 8 of 9 shots in just 19 minutes.</p><p>Holy Cross struggled defensively, giving up 91 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. They had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 25 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 69% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Crusaders limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p><h3>Can the Pioneers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>In their recent outing, the Pioneers fell 81-76 to Dartmouth on Saturday, November 9th. Sacred Heart entered the game as +3 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Sacred Heart trailed 42-32 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Dartmouth to 39. Despite the strong 2nd half, the Pioneers couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Sacred Heart's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and finished 83.3% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Anquan Hill and Cade Haskins led the way with 20 points each, with Hill hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Jackson Munro added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Ryan Cornish contributed 14 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Despite holding Sacred Heart to 39% shooting from the field, the Pioneers still managed to put up 81 points. They were 15/29 on two-point attempts, shooting 51% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Sacred Heart shot 27%, hitting 8 of their 29 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 39 times, making 27 of their shots for a 69% success rate. The Pioneers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>The Hawks and Monarchs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Monarchs will host the game at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Old Dominion is favored by -12.5 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore.</p><h3>MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Monarchs.</li><li>Even though we have Old Dominion winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Maryland Eastern Shore dropped their season opener on Tuesday, falling 88-70 to Miami (OH) on the road. Despite the loss, the Hawks were +18.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 42-38 at halftime, Maryland Eastern Shore struggled in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 45.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-22 from deep.</p> <p>Ketron Shaw led the way with 27 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. Eian Elmer added 24 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc for a 71.4% three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Monarchs Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Monarchs fell to Radford 87-75 on Tuesday, November 12th. Old Dominion, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Old Dominion struggled in the first half, trailing 44-27 at the break. While they managed to score 48 points in the second half, they allowed 43 points, preventing any significant comeback.</p><p>Old Dominion put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (16/20).</p> <p>Jarvis Moss and Devin Ceaser each scored 23 points, with Moss hitting 4 threes and Ceaser shooting 52.9% overall. Sean Durugordon added 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Josiah Harris also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting. The Monarchs allowed 31 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, their opponents shot 56% (23/41), while from beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 20 threes, good for 40%. Old Dominion also sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they made 17 free throws (56%).</p>

<p>From the Rogers Centre in Toronto, we have the Athletics and Blue Jays facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 3:07 PM ET and is being televised on SNET. Oakland is 5th in the AL West and the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East, with the Jays having a slight edge on the money line (-151 vs. +128).</<p>

<p>Today's Athletics vs. Blue Jays starting pitching matchup features Osvaldo Bido for Oakland and Yariel Rodriguez for the Blue Jays. Toronto is currently on a two-game winning streak, while the Athletics have an overall record of 48-69.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -151</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 3:07 ET on Saturday, August 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics 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>Toronto picked up a 3-1 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Blue Jays had a 1-0 lead after the first inning and didn't score another run until putting up two in the 8th. As for the Athletics, they scored their only run in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Jose Berrios started for the Blue Jays and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued one walk. Chad Green got the save. Mitch Spence only went 5 2/3 innings for the Athletics, giving up two earned runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>Spencer Horwitz was the difference for the Blue Jays, as he homered, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. George Springer also had a two-hit game for Toronto. As for the Athletics, Darrell Hernaiz went 2/4 with a homer.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 48-69 overall, putting them 5th in the AL West, 13 games behind the Astros for the division lead. So far, they have gone 16-20 against other teams in the AL West. Oakland is on the road today, where they are 19-39 this season.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics are just 37-65 this season, and they are 11-4 when favored. Oakland has dropped three straight as the underdog, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall. The Athletics are 14-21-2 in series this year.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Oakland Athletics, it's been a mixed bag this season. Overall, they are 61-56 vs. the run line. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 55-47. They are 29-29 vs. the run line on the road this season. The A's have been a poor bet on the run line as the favorite, going just 6-9.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are on the road today facing the Toronto Blue Jays. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. Oakland's games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 52-63. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 9-7-1. Only 7.7% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, and their games have gone under the total in each of their last five contests.</p><p>Right-hander Osvaldo Bido gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Blue Jays on the road. He has made four starts and 10 appearances this season, coming in with a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 4.64. Bido's WHIP for the season is currently 1.39. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Bido's ERA on the road is 5.73 compared to 4.41 at home.</p><p>Heading into today's game, Brent Rooker is batting .288 for the season and is the Athletics' leader in both home runs (28) and RBIs (81). However, he has gone just 4/20 in his last six games, with one home run and two RBIs. Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 21 homers but has a batting average of just .208.</p>

<p>As a team, the Athletics are 26th in the league in scoring, averaging 4 runs per game. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.7 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting just .230, which is 21st in the MLB.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 5th in the AL East, trailing the Orioles by 14.5 games for the division lead. Overall, the Blue Jays are 54-62 as they host the Athletics today. Toronto has won two straight games, and they are 5-5 across their last ten contests.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 29-29 this season compared to a 25-33 mark on the road. As the favorite, Toronto is 34-24 this season and 20-38 as the underdog. So far, they are 23-17 as the home favorite. The Blue Jays' overall series record is 13-18-6, and they are winning their current series vs. the Athletics.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Blue Jays have been a better bet on the road this season, going 35-23 compared to 21-37 at home. They are currently on a two-game run line win streak at home, but have a better run line record as the underdog this season (31-27) compared to when they are favored (25-33).</p><p>At home, the Blue Jays have a combined run average of 9.0 runs per game. Their over/under record is 63-50, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 4-5-2. So far this season, 84.5% of their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Yariel Rodríguez gets the start for the Blue Jays today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. Against the Yankees on August 4th, he went 4 2/3 innings and didn't give up a run, finishing with a no-decision. In his 11 starts, Rodríguez has a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 3.86. Opponents have hit .208 off Rodríguez this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.54 strikeouts and 4.87 walks. At home, his ERA is 2.97 compared to 11.57 on the road.</p><p>After a slow start to the season, the Blue Jays offense has picked things up of late, averaging 4.5 runs per game over their last 10 games. For the season, they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 14th in the league, and are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on fire of late, going 19/36 in his last 10 games with three homers and 10 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .323 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs. Guerrero Jr. is also on a 21-game hitting streak. George Springer is also near the top of the Blue Jays home run leaderboard but has struggled with a batting average of just .224.</p>

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