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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pelicans (-1175) will host the Trail Blazers (+720) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 212.5 points.</p>

<p>Portland is currently 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-47. New Orleans is 5th in the West and has a record of 40-26.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-106 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with Zion Williamson points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>In Western Conference play, the Trail Blazers are 8-35 and 19-47 overall. This puts them in 14th place in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>On the road, Portland is 17-14 ATS this season, and they have covered the spread in five straight road games. As the underdog, they are 30-29 ATS this season.</p>

<p>Currently, the Trail Blazers have an average scoring differential of -9.9 points per game on the road. Their ATS record on the road is 17-14.</p>

<p>The Blazers have lost three straight games to the under, and today's O/U line of 212.5 is lower than 61 of their previous games. On average, their games have finished with 223.4 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Knicks by a score of 105-93. Portland was a 12-point underdog going into the game, and the O/U line was 203.</p><p>This season, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the NBA in scoring at 107.7 points per game. They have scored 106.7 points per game on the road, which is 29th in the league.</p>

<p>Portland has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 27.3% of their games this season. They have also failed to reach the league average in 72.7% of their games.</p>

<p>So far, the Trail Blazers have scored below their season average in each of their last three games. On the season, they are 19th in pace at 97.7 possessions per game.</p><p>On defense, the Trail Blazers come into the game ranked 17th in the league in points allowed at 115.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 109.3 points per contest (3rd). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Trail Blazers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.9% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.1% from downtown.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are currently in 5th place with a record of 40-26. This is good for 1st place in the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>New Orleans has gone 36-29 against the spread this season, including an 18-14 record at home and 18-15 on the road. As the favorite, they are 21-19 ATS and 27-14 overall.</p>

<p>On average, the Pelicans' games have finished with 227.1 points per game, which is higher than today's O/U line of 212.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 229.3.</p>

<p>The Pelicans' last game finished with a scoring total of 216 points, which was well below the O/U line of 218.5. New Orleans won the game by a score of 112-104 and covered the spread as 7-point favorites.</p>

<p>The Pelicans have hit the under in four straight games and have an O/U record of 28-38 for the season.</p><p>This season, the Pelicans have been one of the more efficient offenses in the league, ranking 8th in field goal percentage and 10th in true shooting percentage. They are also 5th in three-point shooting at 38% but have attempted the 23rd most threes in the league.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Pelicans are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 15th in the league. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 116 PPG.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Pelicans are 17th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game. They have also outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.5% of their games this season.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Pelicans' defense is giving up an average of 111.1 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pelicans squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.0% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 34.6% from downtown.</p>

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<p>Illinois and Nebraska are both 3-0 coming into this matchup, which is set for Friday, September 20th, with an 8:00 ET kick-off. The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, and televised on FOX. Nebraska is the -9.5 point favorite at home, and the over/under line is currently at 43.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) at 8:00 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:</h3><ul><li>We have the Illinois Fighting Illini winning this one by a score of 31 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Illinois Fighting Illini winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Illinois is off to a strong start this season, moving to 3-0 after a 30-9 win over Central Michigan. The Illini were -21.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread, with the game’s total score falling just short of the over/under line of 50 points, ending at 39.</p><p></p><p>After trailing 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, Illinois added a field goal in the second quarter and held Central Michigan to just three points, making the score 13-6 at halftime. The Illini then dominated the second half, shutting out Central Michigan in the third quarter and adding 10 points of their own. In the fourth quarter, Illinois gave up just three points while adding 7 more to their total.</p><p>Illinois' offense was led by quarterback Luke Altmyer in their 30-9 win, as he threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, completing 65.5% of his passes. Pat Bryant was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 102 yards.</p> 
<p>The Illini's offense totaled 379 yards, with 242 yards coming through the air. The ground game contributed 137 yards, with Josh McCray leading the way, averaging 6.8 yards per carry to finish with 54 yards on eight attempts.</p><p>Illinois' defense will be looking to improve after allowing 309 total yards in their most recent game. They did, however, come up with an interception and held Central Michigan to just 9 points. The Illini's run defense was solid, limiting Central Michigan to 142 yards on the ground. In the passing game, Illinois gave up 167 yards on 15 completions.</p><h3>Are The Nebraska Cornhuskers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Nebraska is off to a 3-0 start after a 34-3 victory over Northern Iowa. This game did not have any betting lines available.</p> <p></p><p>The Cornhuskers took an early 7-3 lead and then dominated the second quarter, adding 14 points to go up 21-3 at halftime. In the second half, the defense didn't allow any points, and the offense added 13 more points to secure the win.</p><p>Nebraska's offense was led by quarterback Dylan Raiola, who completed 73.9% of his passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns. Raiola's passer rating for the game was 119.29, and Jaylen Lloyd was his top target, catching one pass for 59 yards.</p> 
<p>The Cornhuskers' offense put up 423 yards of total offense, with 281 yards coming through the air. Nebraska also found success on the ground, rushing for 142 yards and scoring two touchdowns on the ground.</p><p>Nebraska's defense will need to tighten up against the run, as they allowed 145 rushing yards to Northern Iowa. However, the Cornhuskers still managed to hold their opponent to just three points and 307 total yards. In the passing game, Nebraska gave up 162 yards on 16 completions, but they did come away with one interception.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cowboys versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and BYU is favored to win by -13.5 at home vs. Oklahoma State.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Oklahoma State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being 12-18 overall, Oklahoma State has been a solid team at home this season, going 10-8 compared to just 1-9 on the road. The Cowboys' average scoring margin at home is +3.9, compared to -11.0 on the road.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Oklahoma State is just 3-12, compared to 8-5 as the favorite. They'll be the underdog once again today, as they look to snap a three-game losing streak.</p><p>As the underdog, Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 6-9 this season and they are 11-17 overall. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-6 and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cowboys are 6-4.</p><p>Oklahoma State's over/under record for the season is 16-12 and today's line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140.6). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than 152. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 141 points.</p><p>Against Texas Tech, the Oklahoma State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 71.3 points per game. They scored 58 points and posted a field goal percentage of 37% in the game. In terms of offense, the Cowboys have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 247th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 264th in percentage and 111st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Cowboys' defense is ranked 178th in the country at 72.2 points per contest. Oklahoma State's three-point defense is currently 79th in the country at 6.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.8% of their shots vs. Oklahoma State.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>BYU comes into this game with a 21-9 record, including a 16-2 mark at home. They have won five straight games at home and have a scoring margin of +19.9 points per game at home this season. On the year, they have been favored in 23 of their 30 games, going 20-3 in those contests.</p>

<p>In their last game, BYU fell to Iowa State by a score of 68-63. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2.</p><p>BYU has an overall ATS record of 18-11-1 this season, including a mark of 13-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars have gone 5-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in BYU games is 14-16. Today's over/under line of 152 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (150). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points compared to their season average of 151.5.</p><p>In their most recent game, the BYU offense put up just 63 points vs. the Iowa State Cyclones. Overall, they are now averaging 82.1 points per game which is 27th in the country. Offensively, the Cougars hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 105th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 154th in terms of percentage and 3rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the BYU defense is giving up an average of 69.4 points per contest. So far, the BYU defense is giving up an average of 7.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.4 times per game (451st).</p>

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