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Portland State Vikings vs Sacramento State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Montana State Bobcats vs Eastern Washington Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Butler Bulldogs vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

DePaul Blue Demons vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Houston Christian Huskies vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

IU Indy Jaguars vs Cleveland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Hofstra Pride vs Northeastern Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Monmouth Hawks vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Lumberjacks game? Catch the action at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, AZ, as the Lumberjacks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Northern Arizona being favored by -2.5 at home against Weber State.</p><h3>WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Weber State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Weber State fell to 3-9 on the season after an 89-72 road loss to Northern Colorado on Thursday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Weber State struggled in the first half, trailing 48-29 at the break. While they scored 43 points in the second half, they allowed 41, making it difficult to mount a comeback.</p><p>Weber State's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes on 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 68.4% of their free throws, going 13 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Isaiah Hawthorne and Trevor Hennig led the Wildcats with 17 points each, with Hennig shooting 71.4% overall and 75% from three. Brock Wisne and Dyson Koehler both added 16 points, with Koehler hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Langston Reynolds contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, while also dishing out 5 assists, matching Hawthorne's team-high in assists.</p><p>Weber State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 18 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Weber State's defense conceded 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 81% success rate.</p><h3>Will Northern Arizona Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Northern Arizona fell to 5-5 on the season after a 72-67 home loss to Idaho State on Thursday. The Lumberjacks were -4.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>NAU led 36-26 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 31. This defensive lapse was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>Northern Arizona's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 41.9% on two-point attempts. They hit 37% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 27 three-point attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. Their free-throw shooting was also subpar, hitting only 57.9% from the line.</p> <p>Dylan Darling led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Carson Towt added 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Jayden Jackson contributed 15 points on 62.5% shooting. Monty Bowser knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep, and Trent McLaughlin struggled, hitting just 22.2% of his shots, including 2 of 11 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northern Arizona's defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game. The Lumberjacks held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, Northern Arizona's defense limited their opponent to 41% shooting, with 13 makes on 31 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 37%, hitting 10 of 27 three-pointers. The Lumberjacks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 11, shooting 57%.</p>

Weber State Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinal versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Stanford Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford fell to 9-4 on the season after an 85-71 road loss to Clemson on Wednesday. The Cardinal entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Stanford trailed 43-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Stanford's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 91.7% of their attempts, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 22 points, while Oziyah Sellers added 20 on 77.8% shooting. Chauncey Wiggins contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Stanford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's opponents shot 42%, making 8 of 19 threes. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% rate. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 11-2 on the season with an 86-74 win over California on Wednesday. Despite being -14 favorites, the Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 160, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh trailed 42-38 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Cal 48-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they hit 76.5% of their free throws, going 26-for-34 from the line.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 20% from three. Cameron Corhen was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 18 of 34 shots to fall, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Pittsburgh's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 8 of 18 attempts, shooting 44%. The Panthers also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 26 free throws at a 76% clip.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Anteaters game? Catch the action at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA, as the Anteaters hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored by -10.5 vs. UC Riverside in a Big West conference matchup.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UC Riverside Be The Talk of Bren Events Center?</h3><p>UC Riverside improved to 8-5 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Long Beach State on Thursday. The Highlanders entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 136 fell just short of the O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Riverside led 38-32 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring another 38 points while holding Long Beach State to 28 points.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts and went 10-for-30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 6 of 7 attempts, good for 85.7%.</p> <p>Isaiah Moses led the way with 22 points on 10-for-16 shooting, while Nate Pickens added 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Devin Askew contributed 17 points and 5 assists, hitting 7 of 10 shots. The Highlanders grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.</p><p>UC Riverside's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 23 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders gave up 20 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UC Riverside limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 11 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 84%. The Highlanders allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Anteaters Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Irvine improved to 11-2 on the season with a 98-89 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. The Anteaters, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 49-38 at halftime, UC Irvine’s defense allowed Cal Poly to score 42 points in the 2nd half, while the Anteaters managed 31 points. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the over/under line of 158.5.</p><p>UC Irvine put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 51.8% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Anteaters struggled, hitting just 4 of 19 threes (21.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, UC Irvine was impressive, connecting on 28 of 31 attempts (90.3%). Devin Tillis led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Bent Leuchten added 24 points and 11 boards. Myles Che contributed 22 points, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 89 points, UC Irvine's defense managed to hold their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 34 made baskets on 83 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, resulting in a 53% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Irvine's defense gave up 13 three-pointers on 44 attempts, with their opponent shooting 29% from three-point range. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 72%. UC Irvine allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Sooners and Crimson Tide are set to face off at 6:00 ET on SEC. The Crimson Tide will host the game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 166.5 points, with Alabama being favored by -12.5 at home against Oklahoma.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Oklahoma?</h3><p>Oklahoma improved to 13-0 this season with an 89-67 win over Prairie View A&M on Sunday. The Sooners were heavy favorites at -30.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 156 fell short of the O/U line of 160.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma led 43-32 at halftime and outscored the Panthers 46-35 in the second half. While they got the win, the Sooners didn’t dominate as expected, failing to cover the spread.</p><p>Oklahoma's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 60.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 65.1%, thanks in large part to their 80.8% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit just 5 of 17 threes, shooting 29.4%.</p> <p>The Sooners were also strong from the free-throw line, making 32 of 35 attempts for a 91.4% success rate. Tanahj Pettway and Jalon Moore each scored 22 points, with Moore shooting 70% from the field. Oklahoma finished with just 7 assists and 4 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 67 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Sooners had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they gave up 21 of 26 two-point attempts, an 80% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's defense was more effective, holding their opponent to 5 of 17 shooting, or 29%. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 32 attempts, a 91% clip. The Sooners did limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Alabama Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alabama improved to 11-2 this season with a 105-82 win over South Dakota State on Sunday. The Crimson Tide, playing at home, were -22.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the over/under line of 166.5.</p> 

<p>Alabama took control early, leading 57-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>Alabama's offense put up 105 points in their latest game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They connected on 19 of 55 threes, hitting at a 34.5% rate, while dominating inside, making 78.3% of their two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 59%.</p> <p>Aden Holloway led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 42.1%. Labaron Philon and Oscar Cluff each added 21 points, with Cluff grabbing 15 rebounds. Grant Nelson was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% from the field and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, Alabama struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 37 made field goals on 78 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama allowed 19 threes on 55 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p>

Oklahoma Sooners vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (7-23) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (24-5) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 12.5 points and have won nine straight games. The over/under line is set at 218.5.</p>

<p>This game will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on NBA TV. The Thunder (-748) are currently 1st in the Western Conference, while the Hornets (+524) are 13th in the East and have lost six straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-96 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Oklahoma City Have A Chance at Spectrum Center?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 24-5 on the season with a 120-114 win over the Pacers on Thursday. Oklahoma City, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 6-point victory. The game’s total points of 234 went over the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After falling behind 12-0 early, the Thunder rallied, outscoring the Pacers 34-32 in the 2nd quarter. They took control by winning the 3rd quarter 30-23 and closed out the game by outscoring Indiana 37-30 in the 4th.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the driving force behind the Thunder's 120-114 win over the Pacers, putting up 45 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 68.2% from the field. He also hit 4 threes, connecting at an 80% rate from deep. Gilgeous-Alexander was especially impactful in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 16 points in each period.</p> <p>As a team, the Thunder shot 46.3% from the field and made 13 threes at a 35.1% clip. Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, though he shot just 36.4%, and Luguentz Dort added 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite giving up 114 points, the Thunder's defense did enough to secure the win over the Pacers. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Indiana to 23 points. The Pacers scored 30 in the final period.</p> <p>Oklahoma City allowed Indiana to shoot 47% from the field, including 38% from three, with the Pacers hitting 14 threes. The Thunder sent the Pacers to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Are Charlotte Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Charlotte’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 7-23 after a 113-110 loss to the Wizards on Thursday. The Hornets were -4.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 229.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After falling behind 68-54 at halftime, Charlotte rallied in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Washington 33-28. They then went on a 10-0 run, taking the score from 100-99 to 110-99. However, the Wizards clamped down defensively, holding the Hornets to just 17 points in the 4th quarter to complete the comeback.</p><p>In Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Wizards, the Hornets connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from deep. Overall, they shot 43.6% from the field.</p> <p>LaMelo Ball led the way with 31 points, including 14 in the 3rd quarter. Miles Bridges added 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Brandon Miller chipped in 18 points, hitting 4 threes.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 17 points, the Hornets couldn't overcome their early struggles, giving up 34 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters in a 113-110 loss to the Wizards. Charlotte held Washington to 42% shooting from the field, including 31% from beyond the arc, where the Wizards hit 14 threes.</p> <p>The Hornets sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 28 times, with Washington converting 21 of those attempts. Charlotte controlled the boards, allowing 8 offensive rebounds while securing 39 defensive rebounds. They also added 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24