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<p>Looking to win big? The Owls and Pirates face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pirates are hosting the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and East Carolina is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Temple.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Owls Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Temple improved to 8-5 on the season with a 91-85 win over Wichita State on Friday, January 3rd. The Owls, who were -1.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 176, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Temple trailed 39-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Temple's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 50% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 58.6%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.4%, making 24 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 24 points, while Quincy Ballard contributed 12 points and a team-high 13 rebounds. Quante Berry and Steve Settle III were both efficient from deep, each hitting 2 of 3 attempts from long range.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled, giving up 85 points while allowing opponents to shoot 50% from the field. The Owls allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple's defense conceded 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Temple gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will East Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>East Carolina fell to 6-7 on the season after a narrow 78-76 home loss to Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Pirates entered the game as +2 underdogs, and the result was a push against the spread. The total points of 154 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>ECU trailed 40-36 at halftime but managed to outscore the Owls 40-38 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>East Carolina managed to score 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.2% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 52% of their attempts.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a strength, as they pulled down 25 boards on that end. C.J. Walker led the way with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jordan Riley added 19 points. Ken Evans Jr. and Tre Carroll each contributed 17 points, with Evans hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 78 points, but they held the opposing team to 38% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 42% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 57 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense limited the opposition to 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. The Pirates also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 13, shooting 52%.</p>

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<p>ESPN is covering the action as the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks face off in the Rose Bowl, presented by Prudential, on Wednesday, January 1st, with kickoff set for 5:00 ET. The game is being played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, and the Buckeyes are technically the road team. The Ducks are the higher seed in this College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup. The Buckeyes are 11-2 this season, while the Ducks are undefeated at 13-0. The over/under line is currently 54 points, with Ohio State as the -2.5-point favorite. </p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon Ducks +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Bowl at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon Ducks winning this one by a score of 31 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon Ducks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Ohio State Buckeyes Pick Up A Win At Rose Bowl?</h3><p>Ohio State enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl with an 11-2 record. They’ve gone 8-1 at home and 3-1 on the road this season. The Buckeyes have been favored in all 13 games, posting an 11-2 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio State’s ATS record stands at 7-6, with a +24.6 average scoring margin. They are 5-4 against the spread at home and 2-2 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 54 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged 47.4 points, with an average line of 50 points. Their over/under record is 6-7, with an average margin of -2.6 points.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense is ranked 4th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11, averaging 36 points per game, which places them 11th nationally. Will Howard leads the passing attack with 3,171 yards and a passer rating of 118. He has completed 73.2% of his passes, throwing 29 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.</p> <p>Ohio State ranks 21st in passing yards per game, averaging 259.2 yards, and is 29th in completions. Jeremiah Smith has 1,037 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns this season. On the ground, Quinshon Judkins has rushed for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been a standout unit this season, leading the nation by allowing just 11.4 points per game. They also rank fourth in the country in passing yards allowed, giving up only 141.2 yards per game, and have held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 64.4, the sixth-lowest in the nation. On the ground, they’ve allowed an average of 105.2 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Tennessee, Ohio State’s defense gave up just 17 points, allowing 256 total yards. Tennessee ran the ball 39 times for 152 yards and completed 14 passes for 104 yards.</p><h3>Can The Oregon Ducks Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>Oregon enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl with a perfect 13-0 record. They’ve gone 7-0 at home and 5-0 on the road this season. Oregon has been favored in 11 of their 13 games, and they’ve gone 11-0 as the favorite. The Ducks have an average scoring margin of +18.2 points per game.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, Oregon is 7-5 this season. At home, they are 4-3 ATS, while their road record is 3-2. As the favorite, the Ducks are 6-5 ATS, and they’ve covered in their only game as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>The over/under record for Oregon’s games is 6-6, with their average total at 53.7 points. This week’s line is set at 54 points, slightly above their average over/under line of 53.4 points.</p><p>Oregon enters week 1 ranked 2nd in our offensive power rankings, and they are 12th in points per game, scoring 35.9. Dillon Gabriel leads the offense with 3,558 passing yards, and the Ducks are 13th in passing completions, averaging 23.5 per game. They are 14th in passing yards, with 278 per game, and 7th in third-down conversions, converting 49.1% of their attempts.</p> <p>Gabriel has 28 touchdown passes and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 116. Oregon leads the nation in completion percentage, completing 73.6% of their passes. Jordan James has rushed for 1,253 yards and 15 touchdowns. Tez Johnson leads the receivers with 866 yards and 10 touchdowns on 78 catches.</p><p>Oregon's defense has been solid this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 17.8 points per game. They’ve given up 128.1 rushing yards per game on 30.9 attempts and 175.7 passing yards, ranking 17th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 70.2 against Oregon, the 13th-lowest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their latest game, Oregon allowed 37 points but also forced an interception. They gave up 325 total yards, including 189 rushing yards on 40 attempts, while holding Penn State’s passing game to 136 yards.</p>

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