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<p>Betting on today's Owls and Shockers game? Catch the action at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 140 points, with Wichita State being favored by -3.5 at home against Rice.</p><h3>RICE OWLS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Rice as Away Dogs</h3><p>Despite their losing record, Rice has been a better team on the road this season, going 5-8 compared to 6-12 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.1 compared to -1.7 at home. The Owls have lost two straight games on the road and have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Rice has gone 4-15 this season, and they come into this game having lost four straight games. In their last game, the Owls lost to North Texas by a score of 71-55. On the season, Rice is 11-20, including a 5-13 record in American Athletic Conference games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Rice has gone just 6-11-2 vs. the spread. However, their ATS mark in their last 10 games as the underdog is a solid 4-5-1. On the road, the Owls have an ATS record of 7-6 this year and are 6-4 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 140 for Rice's game against Wichita State is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (149.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer than 140 points, including their last three games (136 average points per game in their last three contests). On the year, their over/under record is 14-16-1.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 71.7 points per game, Rice struggled in their previous game. Against North Texas, the Owls scored 55 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Travis Evee led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Max Fiedler contributed 11 points for the Owls.</p><p>Looking at the Rice defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 75.3 points per game (258th). The Rice defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed North Texas to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Does Wichita State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Wichita State enters this game with a 13-18 record, including a 5-12 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Shockers have been much better at home this season, going 9-7 compared to 3-10 on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Wichita State is 10-4 this season. In their last game, the Shockers fell to Tulane by a score of 85-75. Over their last 10 games at home, Wichita State is 4-6.</p><p>Wichita State's ATS record this season is 11-17-1, including a 7-9 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Shockers are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Wichita State games is 14-15. Today's over/under line of 140 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (146.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their over/under record during that span is 2-1.</p><p>In their recent game, the Shockers' offense concluded with 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72.8 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Colby Rogers, who holds an average of 16.5 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Xavier Bell is averaging 11.6 points per game this season.</p><p>Wichita State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.1 points per game. The Wichita State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 85 points and allowed Tulane to connect on 8 threes.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Cowboys and Longhorns game? Catch the action at Moody Center in Austin, TX, as the Longhorns hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on LHN. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and the Longhorns are the home favorites against the Cowboys in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WYOMING COWBOYS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like Wyoming at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wyoming Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>After defeating Furman 78-71, Wyoming now has a 3-1 record. In their only road game this season, Wyoming is 1-0, while they are 2-1 at home. Heading into their game against Texas, Wyoming has a current ATS record of 2-2. Over their previous ten games, which includes last season, Wyoming has gone 3-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through four games, Wyoming has an over/under record of 1-3-0, with their games averaging 142.5 points per game on average. Looking at the Cowboys' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 71 points per game.</p><p>In their previous game, the Cowboys' offense finished with 78 points, which is right in line with their current average of 79.6 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Sam Griffin, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 20.4, while Akuel Kot also maintains a PPG average of 15.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>This season, the Wyoming defense has been impressive, holding the 69th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Wyoming's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.1% this season.</p><h3>Can the Longhorns Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Heading into their 6th game of the season, Texas has a 4-1 record. In their previous five home games, including last year, Texas has gone 2-3. Texas enters today's game with a 1-4 ATS record, indicating their performance against the spread. Over their last five games, they have a 1-4 record vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Texas have had an average of 149.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147.4 points. Their over/under record is 3-2-0. The Longhorns' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 79 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Texas offense ended with 71 points against Connecticut. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.2% and made 5 threes. Max Abmas is leading the team in scoring at 13.6 points per contest. Ithiel Horton has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13 going into the game.</p><p>Texas' defense has been playing well, ranking 82nd nationally, with 68.0 points allowed per game. In today's game, the Texas defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 81 points.</p>

Wyoming Cowboys vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at Madison Square Garden. The Thunder are 51-22 and are currently 2nd in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 44-29 and are 4th in the Eastern Conference. New York is favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be televised on MSG and is a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-109 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Oklahoma City Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>This season, the Thunder have an average over/under line of 233.1, which is higher than today's line of 214. Their games have averaged 233.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's over/under record for the season is 39-33-1, and they have hit the over in their last three games. Today, they are looking to extend that streak.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Thunder beat the Suns by a score of 128-103. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 227.5.</p>

<p>Going into today's game, the Thunder are 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 51-22. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 33-16 compared to 18-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Thunder have an ATS record of 20-16 and a straight-up record of 22-14. As underdogs, they are 12-6 ATS on the road and have a scoring differential of +3.5 PPG.</p>

<p>For the season, the Thunder have been the underdog in 18 of their games and have gone 10-8 straight-up and 12-6 ATS. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Thunder are one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking 3rd in points per game at 120.5. They have been even better on the road, averaging 118 points per game away from home.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's offense has been one of the best in terms of field goal percentage, ranking 2nd in the league at 49%. They have also been excellent from three-point range, leading the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 39%.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Thunder are 9th in the NBA at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 13th in the league with an average of 26.9 per game.</p><p>Currently, the Thunder's defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.0 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Thunder defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.3% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Today, the Knicks will look to extend their home winning streak to four games as they are favored by 3.5 points against the Thunder. This season, the Knicks have gone 24-13 at home, and they are 20-17 against the spread at home.</p>

<p>In terms of their O/U record, the Knicks are 28-44-1 for the season, and they have gone over the O/U line in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged a combined 220.4 points, and today's O/U line is set at 214.</p>

<p>New York's most recent game was a 130-126 loss to the Spurs. The O/U line for that game was also 214 points. The Knicks were favored by 8 points going into the game, giving them an ATS loss.</p>

<p>Despite the loss, the Knicks are still in 4th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-29. Against other teams in the East, they are 30-15 and 10-5 in their division. Overall, they are 32-10 as the favorite and 26-15 ATS as the favorite.</p><p>At home, the Knicks are averaging 110.7 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in the league with 112.6 points per game. In terms of pace, the Knicks are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 94.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, New York is 11th in the league in both three-pointers made per game (13.2) and three-point attempts per game (36.2). However, they are just 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.5% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 23rd in the NBA with a 53% success rate. When it comes to free throws, the Knicks are 15th in attempts and 17th in makes.</p><p>At present, the Knicks' defense is ranked 2nd, allowing 107.8 points per game. The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.8% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.</p>

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