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<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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 the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Blue Hose game? Catch the action at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center in Clinton, SC, as the Blue Hose hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Gardner-Webb is favored by -5 in this Big South conference contest against Presbyterian. The game's over/under currently sits at 146 points.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +5</p><p>This game will be played at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Blue Hose.</li><li>Not only will Presbyterian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Score Enough in Clinton?</h3><p>After starting the season with a 3-9 record on the road, Gardner-Webb has won two straight games away from home. Overall, the Runnin' Bulldogs have won six consecutive games and are 11-12 on the season.</p>

<p>During Big South play, Gardner-Webb has gone 6-2 compared to a 5-10 record in non-conference games. In their last outing, the Runnin' Bulldogs defeated UNC Asheville, 80-73.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Gardner-Webb has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Runnin' Bulldogs have an ATS record of 4-6. On the road this season, Gardner-Webb is 7-5 ATS and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Gardner-Webb games is 14-6 and today's line of 146 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.2). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 146 points, which matches today's line.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 80 points vs. UNC Asheville. Overall, they hit 53.4% of their shots from the field and went 11/19 from the free-throw line. Caleb Robinson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Julien Soumaoro brings a PPG average of 13 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Gardner-Webb defense is giving up an average of 72.8 points per contest. Against UNC Asheville in their most recent game, the Gardner-Webb defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing UNC Asheville to hit 53% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Presbyterian Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Presbyterian has been an underdog in 14 of their 24 games this season, and they have gone 2-12 in those games. They have gone 3-7 at home this season, and they are coming off a 78-68 loss to High Point.</p>

<p>For the season, Presbyterian has gone 10-14, and they are 2-7 in Big South games. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games at home, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>Presbyterian has been slightly below .500 vs. the spread this season, going 11-10. At home, their ATS mark is 4-6. Over their last three games at home, the Blue Hose have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Presbyterian is 12-9 and today's over/under line of 146 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points compared to their season average of 147.8 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.5 points per game, the Presbyterian had a below average performance. They scored 68 points against High Point and had a field goal percentage of 36.5%. The team's top scorer is Marquis Barnett, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14.6, while Samage Teel also carries a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Blue Hose's defense is positioned 215th in the country, permitting 74.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.1 threes per game vs. Gardner-Webb. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.6%.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+150)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Islanders?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 12-14-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Trailing 2-0, Casey Cizikas got the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal for New York, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before the Rangers pulled away.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, with Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributing assists.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second period, with Cizikas' goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period after they had cut the Rangers' lead to 2-1. The Islanders made it 3-2 late in the second, but their defense gave up two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 21-10-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up for Toronto with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander found the net for the 9th time this season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Maple Leafs registered 28 shots on goal and had 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, Toronto was unable to score again in regulation or overtime.</p><p>Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Maple Leafs' defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Sooners and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 142 points, with the Jayhawks being the favored team playing at home against the Sooners.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Not only will Kansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Sooners Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>After suffering a loss to TCU, the Sooners are 13-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big 12. On the road, they are 1-1 this season and 2-8 in their last 10 games.</p>

<p>Oklahoma has been the underdog in three games this year, going 1-2 in those contests. The team has a record of 12-0 when favored.</p><p>As the underdog, Oklahoma has gone just 1-2 against the spread this season and 4-6 over their last 10 games as the underdog. On the road, the Sooners have an ATS mark of 1-1 and are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Oklahoma games is 8-7. Today's over/under line of 142 is lower than the average OU line of 145.6. This year, 6 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points.</p><p>The Oklahoma offense is coming off a game where they scored 71 points against TCU. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.8% and connected on 7 threes. The Oklahoma offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 22.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At this time, the Sooners' defense is positioned 34th in the country, permitting 64.3 points per game. Against TCU in their most recent game, the Oklahoma defense gave up a total of 80 points while allowing TCU to hit 43% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Jayhawks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>After a loss to UCF in their last game, Kansas is looking to get back on track as they take on Oklahoma. So far this season, the Jayhawks have been dominant at home, going 9-0 with an average scoring margin of +16.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Kansas has gone 13-2 this season, including a 1-1 record in Big 12 play. In their 15 games, the Jayhawks have been favored in all but two, going 13-2 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite, Kansas has struggled against the spread this season, going just 5-10. Their home ATS record this year is 4-5, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jayhawks are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 142 is lower than the average over/under line in Kansas' games this season (146.2). So far, the over/under record in their games is 6-9. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Kansas offense finished with just 60 points vs. UCF. For the game, they hit 6/18 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 51.1%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Jayhawks offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 18 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 50%.</p><p>Currently, the Jayhawks' defense holds the 69th rank in the nation, allowing 66.3 points per game. Kansas' three-point defense is currently 143rd in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.7% of their shots vs. Kansas.</p>

Oklahoma Sooners vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, the Texas A&M Aggies are on the road vs. the Auburn Tigers. The game is set for 7:30 ET from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Aggies are 8-2 on the season, while Auburn is 4-6. The over/under is at 47.5 points, and Texas A&M is the slight -2.5-point favorite on the road.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Auburn Tigers winning this one by a score of 28 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Auburn Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas A&M Aggies Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 8-2 this season, Texas A&M is a lock for bowl eligibility. They’ve gone 5-1 at home and 2-1 on the road. The Aggies are 14th in our power rankings, but their chances of winning the Southeastern are just 3.2%. However, they have an 11.4% shot at making the playoff, which ranks 19th nationally.</p><p></p><p>Texas A&M has been favored in nine of their ten games, posting a 7-2 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +12.2 points per game, but they’ve struggled against the spread, going 3-6 this year.</p><p></p><p>The Aggies’ over/under record is 5-4, with their games averaging 51 points. Their average over/under line is 49.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>Texas A&M’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 13th nationally with 213.5 rushing yards per game. They are 17th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.2 carries per game. Le’Veon Moss leads the ground game with 765 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Overall, the Aggies are scoring 31.6 points per game, placing them 31st in the nation, and they are 21st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown for 1,129 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 100. Texas A&M ranks 93rd in passing yards per game, averaging just under 200 yards. Noah Thomas leads the receiving corps with 390 yards and four touchdowns on 26 catches. The Aggies have converted 44.6% of their third-down opportunities this season.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense was impressive in their latest game, allowing just 3 points against New Mexico State. They gave up only 12 first downs and 215 total yards, including 92 passing yards on 7 completions.</p> <p></p><p>For the season, the Aggies rank 20th nationally, allowing 19.4 points per game. Opponents are averaging 125.6 rushing yards per game on 31.8 attempts, while quarterbacks have a 71.4 passer rating and a 51.1% completion rate, the sixth-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will The Auburn Tigers Win At Home Over The Texas A&M Aggies?</h3><p>Auburn enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record and a 0.0% chance of winning the Southeastern, according to projections. They are ranked 28th in our power rankings, with only a 4.0% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Tigers are 2-4, while their road record stands at 1-2 this season.</p><p></p><p>The Tigers have been favored in six of their ten games, going 2-4 as the favorite. Their ATS record is 4-5, with a 2-4 mark at home. Auburn’s average scoring margin is +8.9 points per game, and they are 2-1 against the spread as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>Auburn’s over/under record is 3-6, with their games averaging 46.3 points. The average over/under line this season has been 49.5 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Auburn’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game, placing them 53rd in the nation. They rank 60th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game is producing 172.6 yards per game, and they are 61st in rushing attempts.</p> <p>Jarquez Hunter has rushed for 1,015 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Payton Thorne has thrown for 2,111 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, earning a passer rating of 103. Auburn ranks 22nd in passer rating nationally.</p><p>Auburn's defense has been strong this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 18.7 points per game. They’ve been particularly effective against the run, giving up only 108.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UL Monroe, Auburn’s defense allowed just 14 points and 9 first downs. UL Monroe managed 88 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 154 passing yards.</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The 49ers are the underdog with a +1.5 point spread as they face the Dolphins on Sunday, December 22nd at 4:25 ET. The Dolphins are favored with a -123 money line, and the over/under line is set at 46 points. This week 16 non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS MIAMI DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The 49ers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the 49ers sit at 6-8 and rank 7th in our NFL power rankings despite having just a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. San Francisco is 4-4 at home and 2-4 on the road, with a 1-4 record in division games. They are 5-9 against the spread, including 5-7 as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog. Their O/U record is 7-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.5.</p> <p>After snapping a three-game losing streak with a 38-13 win over the Bears in week 14, the 49ers couldn’t keep the momentum going, losing 12-6 to the Rams in week 15. San Francisco was a 3-point favorite at home but couldn’t get the win, and the 18 combined points fell well short of the 48.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the 49ers rank 14th in our offensive power rankings. They are 13th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 22.4, and 8th in yards per game with 365.1. San Francisco is 10th in passing yards per game (231.6) despite being 25th in passing attempts. They are 7th in rushing yards per game, averaging 133.5 on 28.1 attempts per game. The 49ers rank 10th in 3rd-down conversions but are 20th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 7th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Brock Purdy struggled in week 15, posting a passer rating of 45 after throwing for 142 yards and an interception on 14/31 passing. George Kittle led the team with 61 receiving yards, and Isaac Guerendo rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries. San Francisco scored just 6 points, with both field goals coming in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>The 49ers' defense played well on third downs in their most recent game, holding the Rams to a 26.7% conversion rate. Despite this, the 49ers lost 12-6, with the Rams rushing for 142 yards on 38 attempts. The 49ers allowed just 160 passing yards on 16 completions, and Los Angeles did not score a passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>San Francisco's defense also didn't record any sacks in the game. Overall, the 49ers gave up 302 total yards in the game, and the Rams were able to control the ball for 33 minutes.</p><h3>Will The Dolphins Win At Home Over The 49ers?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Dolphins sit at 6-8, putting them 2nd in the AFC East. Our power rankings have them 15th, and they have a 4.9% chance of making the playoffs. Miami is 5-5 in conference games and 3-2 in the division. They are 4-3 at home and 2-5 on the road.</p> <p>Miami has an average scoring margin of -2.6 points per game and is 5-9 against the spread. They have failed to cover in three straight games, including their week 15 loss to the Texans. The O/U record in Dolphins games is 6-8, with an average of 42 combined points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Dolphins rank 19th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 19.7 points per game, which is 21st in the NFL. They are 19th in total yards per game (324.1) and 14th in passing yards per game (222.6), despite ranking 8th in passing attempts. On the ground, Miami ranks 24th in rushing yards per game, with 101.4, on 26.3 attempts per game. They are 14th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 17th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 15, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 196 yards, with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions, in a 20-12 loss to the Texans. Miami was shut out in the 1st and 4th quarters, scoring 6 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. De'Von Achane led the team with 41 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Malik Washington had 5 receptions for 52 yards.</p><p>In their 20-12 loss to the Texans, the Dolphins' defense allowed just 77 yards rushing on 20 attempts and held Houston to 181 total yards. Despite this, the Dolphins gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed the Texans to complete 69.2% of their passes. Miami's defense recorded four sacks and limited Houston to a 38.5% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>Miami's defense struggled to defend the big play in the passing game, as the Texans were able to score two passing touchdowns while gaining only 104 yards through the air. The Dolphins' offense was unable to capitalize on the strong defensive performance, scoring only 12 points in the game.</p>

San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>ABC will be covering the 8:00 ET kickoff between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, December 21st. This is the first round of the College Football Playoff, with both teams entering the game with 10-2 records. The over/under line is currently set at 47 points, and the Buckeyes are -7.5 point favorites at home. The game will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.</p><h3>TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Volunteers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ohio Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tennessee Volunteers winning this one by a score of 26 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Tennessee Volunteers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Tennessee Volunteers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Tennessee enters their Week 1 matchup against Ohio State with a 10-2 record. They are 5-0 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Volunteers have been favored in eight of their 12 games, going 7-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +23.3 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Tennessee is 6-4, with a 3-2 record both at home and on the road. As the favorite, they are 5-3 ATS, and they’ve covered the spread by an average of 5.5 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 47 points. Tennessee’s games have averaged 51.2 points, and their average over/under line this season has been 54.8 points. Six of their games have had higher totals than this week’s line.</p><p>Heading into week 1, Tennessee’s offense is ranked 8th in points per game, averaging 37.2, and they are 8th in rushing yards, with 234.9 yards per game. They are 5th in rushing attempts, averaging 44.8 per game. Dylan Sampson has rushed for 1,485 yards and scored 22 touchdowns this season.</p> <p>Nico Iamaleava leads the passing game with 2,512 yards and a passer rating of 105. Tennessee ranks 25th in completion percentage and 14th in third-down conversions. Iamaleava has thrown 19 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Dont’e Thornton Jr. has 647 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns.</p><p>Heading into their game against Vanderbilt, Tennessee's defense ranked 4th nationally, allowing just 13.9 points per game. They’ve given up 106 rushing yards per game (16th) and 178.7 passing yards per game (26th), with a passer rating of 69, which is 12th best in the country.</p> <p></p><p>Against Vanderbilt, Tennessee’s defense allowed 23 points but gave up just 213 total yards, including 109 rushing yards and 104 passing yards. They also forced an interception in the game.</p><h3>Are The Ohio State Buckeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Ohio State enters their Week 13 matchup against Tennessee with a 10-2 record. They’ve gone 7-1 at home and 3-1 on the road this season. The Buckeyes have been favored in all 12 games, going 10-2 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio State’s ATS record stands at 6-6, with a +24.6 average scoring margin. They are 4-4 against the spread at home and 2-2 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>The Buckeyes’ over/under record is 5-7, with their games averaging 46.4 points. Their average O/U line is 50.3 points, and this week’s line is set at 47 points.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense ranks 15th in points per game, scoring 35.5, but they are 5th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 2,860 yards and has a passer rating of 118. Ohio State is 6th in passer rating and 3rd in completion percentage, completing 70.3% of their passes.</p> <p>Howard has 27 touchdown passes and 8 interceptions this season. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 805 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Jeremiah Smith has 934 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 57 catches.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking first in the nation by allowing just 10.9 points per game. In their recent game against Michigan, they gave up only 13 points but still lost 13-10. The Buckeyes allowed 235 total yards, including 173 rushing yards on 41 attempts, while holding Michigan to just 62 passing yards and forcing two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 65.3 against Ohio State, completing 59% of their passes. The Buckeyes rank fifth nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 144.2 yards per game. They’ve also been strong against the run, ranking 13th in the country by allowing 101.3 rushing yards per game.</p>

Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff First Round Game

<p>Looking to win big? The Hornets and Tigers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grambling State as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Grambling State winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +5.5.</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>No Pressure for Delaware State as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State improved to 2-6 on the season with a 71-59 win over NJIT on Wednesday. The Hornets, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>They led 36-30 at halftime and held NJIT to 29 points in the second half while scoring 35 themselves. The game’s total points (130) fell under the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Delaware State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They hit 5 of 13 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% from three-point range, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 21.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 52.4% overall. Tim Moore Jr. added 20 points, shooting 50% from the field. The Hornets grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>Delaware State's defense held their opponent to just 59 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 26 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 21 two-point baskets on 54 tries, also at a 38% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hornets allowed 5 made threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14, shooting 66%. Delaware State gave up 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Tigers?</h3><p>Grambling State’s struggles continued on Monday as they fell to Southeastern Louisiana, 75-65, dropping their season record to 0-7. The Tigers were -3 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Grambling State showed some fight by outscoring the Lions 36-35 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure their first win of the season.</p><p>Grambling State's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Kam Burton added 18 points, hitting 6 of 10 from the field and 6 of 10 from three. The Tigers managed just 1 offensive rebound but dished out 14 assists, with Jakevion Buckley contributing 7 assists and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Grambling State gave up 75 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers' defense saw 34 two-point attempts, with 16 finding the mark for a 47% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%. On the glass, the Tigers gave up just 1 offensive rebound.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Grambling State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (17-11) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 6.5 points and have won five straight games, while the Magic have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line is set at 209.5.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-86 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thunder Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 111-96 victory over the Rockets on Saturday, the Thunder improved to 20-5 this season. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 207 points fell short of the 215-point O/U line.</p> <p>Oklahoma City took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 51-48 to 59-51. They outscored Houston 34-27 in the 3rd quarter and 36-27 in the 4th, pulling away after leading 75-69 heading into the final period.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in their 111-96 win over the Rockets, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 21 points on 75% shooting, while Jalen Williams added 20 points.</p> <p>Oklahoma City hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip, shooting 45% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and Hartenstein added 10 in the 4th.</p><p>The Thunder's defense was on point Saturday, holding the Rockets to just 96 points. They allowed 20 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd, giving up 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Oklahoma City limited Houston to 36% shooting, including 23% from three-point range, where the Rockets made just 11 threes. The Thunder also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Magic Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Magic fell to 17-11 on the season after a 100-91 loss to the Knicks on Sunday. Orlando, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 191 points was well below the O/U line of 213.5.</p> <p>After a 22-22 first quarter, the Knicks took control by outscoring the Magic 29-19 in the second. Orlando trimmed the deficit slightly in the third, winning the quarter 26-24, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 25-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 100-91 loss to the Knicks, the Magic shot just 41.9% from the field and 30% from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes. Moritz Wagner was a bright spot, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% and finishing with a game-high 32 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Tristan Da Silva added 20 points, with 9 of those coming in the opening quarter. Jalen Suggs struggled, shooting 21.1% from the field and contributing 9 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 100 points, the Magic couldn’t capitalize on their defensive effort against the Knicks. They allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, followed by 24 in the 3rd and 25 in the 4th.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to contain New York from beyond the arc, as the Knicks hit 10 threes on 41% shooting. The Magic also sent the Knicks to the line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

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