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<p>The Cavaliers and Golden Bears are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Bears will host the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 131.5 points, and California is favored by -3.5 vs. Virginia in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Virginia at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Virginia Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia’s season record fell to 8-6 after a 70-50 loss to Louisville on Saturday. The Cavaliers were +5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (120) came in under the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-27 at halftime, Virginia struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 5 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 19.2% from beyond the arc. They did connect on 53.6% of their two-point shots and went 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Andrew Rohde and Reyne Smith each scored 15 points, with Smith hitting 5 threes on 10 attempts. Aboubacar Traore also added 15 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. Virginia finished with 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Virginia's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were able to limit damage from beyond the arc, as the opposing team shot just 5/26 from three-point range, a 19% rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opponent found more success, converting 53% of their two-point attempts (15/28). Virginia also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 5 of those shots.</p><h3>Can the Golden Bears Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>California fell to 7-7 on the season after an 80-68 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Golden Bears entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs but managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>Cal trailed 39-36 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly missed the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Bears put up 68 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 35.3% from three-point range, going 6-for-17, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, hitting 20-of-40. From the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10-of-16 attempts.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 30 points, shooting 73.3% from the field. Ian Schieffelin added 21 points, hitting 80% of his shots, while Chase Hunter contributed 19 points and 6 assists. The team finished with just 6 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>California's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 62% shooting. They allowed 31 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Golden Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 71% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 18 attempts, or 44% shooting.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Zips and Falcons. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Falcons at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. Get ready to place your bets! Akron come into this Mid-American conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stroh Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Bowling Green pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Akron Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Zips fell to 5-5 on the season after a narrow 76-75 road loss to Princeton on Monday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, Akron kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Akron led 41-30 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, allowing 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The Zips will look to bounce back after letting this one slip away.</p><p>In their recent game, the Zips put up 75 points, shooting 42.2% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a strong showing at the free-throw line, hitting 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xaivian Lee led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 52.9% from the field. Dalen Davis added 18 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 29.4% overall and 22.2% from three. James Okonkwo contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Akron's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's opponents shot 35%, connecting on 7 of 20 three-point attempts. The Zips also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Akron limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will Bowling Green Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bowling Green fell to 3-7 on the season after a 93-68 home loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Saturday. The Falcons entered the game as +3.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-20 at halftime, Bowling Green’s offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Bowling Green's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed only 5 assists as a team. However, they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 20 attempts for a 90% success rate.</p> <p>Miles Barnstable led the Falcons with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Marcus Johnson contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Drake Dobbs added 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% overall.</p><p>Even with Bowling Green holding their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 93 points. The Falcons allowed 16 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 43% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bowling Green's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. However, the Falcons sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 90% clip.</p>

Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

The NBA has a couple of pivotal games on Wednesday night, as those series are tied at two games apiece. The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks do battle, and then there is the game in Salt Lake City between the<b> Utah Jazz </b>and <b>Los Angeles Clippers</b>.

That begins at 10:05 PM ET, and there is still something in doubt about the availability of Utah's floor leader.

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<b><u>Game 5 - Western Conference Playoffs
</u>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS at UTAH JAZZ, 10:05 PM ET (Wednesday)</b>

<b>NBA Playoff Odds:  Jazz -3 / Total 222
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If you were the Utah Jazz, you know there would be a lot of things to worry about right now.

The absence of point guard Mike Conley (hamstring) is not the least of it, and it is questionable as to whether he will be available for Game 5 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Also of great concern is the workload that is being heaped upon Donovan Mitchell, who in addition to being the primary scorer - and a big one at that - he has assumed point guard duties as well, since Utah doesn't have a lot of backup options in that area.

But I would also be worried about the fact that one of the things that has really pulled the Jazz through this season - the ability to greatly outscore their opponents in three-point volume - has been minimized.

As a result of this, the Jazz have been on the short end of two consecutive double-digit losses, which makes this a two-out-of-three against a team with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and a supporting cast of pretty good role players.

It should be pointed out that with an Offensive Rating of 126.2 (which would have led the NBA by a wide margin this season), the Clippers have made themselves very difficult for the Jazz to defend.

Of course, some of this works the other way as well, particularly when it comes to Mitchell, who has averaged 37.3 points a game and has even led this team in assists (4.5 per contest) during this series.

Everybody knows that he is awesome when he attacks the basket. But he has also kept defenses honest with his ability to knock down outside shots; in fact, he is 45% from three-point range.

The Jazz have made good on just below 42% of their attempts from beyond the arc. That's about the same percentage as the Clippers. When you total up the points they have tallied in triples, they have outscored L.A. by nine points per game in that regard.

Sure it's a lot. But it's only a little more than half of the advantage Utah has had in that category this season (17.3 ppg). There's something to be said for that.

But the Jazz will continue to fire away from deep; their four top scorers in this series are hitting at least 42% from the arc.

In the previous series, when Conley started five games, Mitchell averaged 28.5 points against Memphis.

In terms of his over-under on his points scored, Mitchell is at 33.5 (-114 either way), which is a jump from 30.5, where it's been. We're not sure it's such an automatic that he'll surpass that, since Clippers coach Ty Lue seemed pretty happy about what Patrick Beverley, Terance Mann and Paul George were able to do against him in Game 4. And then of course, Conley would affect things.

We will tell you this - the offenses have played better than expected. The Clippers, for example, have shot 48% for the series. And they aren't so hell bent on banging around on the inside, which minimizes the effect of Rudy Gobert. We'll go <b>OVER </b>the total on this one.

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Colorado Buffaloes are the heavy favorite in this week 14 matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, with a -17 point spread. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET at Folsom Field in Boulder, and ABC will be covering the game. The Buffaloes are 8-3 on the season, while the Cowboys are 3-8. The over/under line is currently at 64.5 points.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +17</p><p>This game will be played at Folsom Field at 12:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colorado Buffaloes winning this one by a score of 36 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Colorado Buffaloes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Oklahoma State Cowboys at +17</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 64.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Oklahoma State Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Oklahoma State enters Week 14 against Colorado with a 3-8 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 64th in our power rankings. The Cowboys have gone 1-4 on the road and 0-4 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in only two games, going 1-1 in those matchups, and their average scoring margin is -4.5 points per game. Against the spread, Oklahoma State is 2-7, with a 2-3 record on the road and 0-4 at home.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 64.5 points. Oklahoma State’s average over/under line is 60.8, and their games have averaged 63.7 points, with a 5-4 record against the over/under.</p><p>Oklahoma State’s offense ranks 44th in points per game, scoring 29.6, and they are 37th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 15th in passing yards with 281.7 per game. They are 17th in passing attempts and 19th in completions.</p> <p>Alan Bowman has thrown for 2,435 yards, with 17 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 84. Leading the ground game is Ollie Gordon II, with 848 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. De'Zhaun Stribling has 882 receiving yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 34.1 points per game. In their recent game against Texas Tech, they gave up 56 points, including 404 passing yards and four touchdowns, though they did manage one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 272 passing yards per game against Oklahoma State, completing 60.3% of their passes. The Cowboys have also allowed 232.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 176th nationally.</p><h3>Are The Colorado Buffaloes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Colorado enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, and they are ranked 24th in our power rankings. They are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible and have a 10.6% chance of winning the Big 12. The Buffaloes also have the 21st best odds to make the CFB playoff, with a 6.4% chance.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in five games this season, going 4-1 as the favorite. At home, they are 2-0 when favored. Colorado’s average scoring margin is +8.9 points per game, and they have a 7-2 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 64.5 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. Their over/under record is 4-4-1, with an average line of 56.3 points and an average total of 56.9 points per game.</p><p>Colorado’s offense is ranked 17th in our power rankings heading into week 14. They are 29th in scoring, averaging 32.9 points per game. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 3rd in completions and 8th in passing yards, with 317.1 yards per game. They are 2nd in completion percentage, completing 72.8% of their passes, and 17th in passing attempts.</p> <p>Shedeur Sanders has thrown for 3,488 yards and 30 touchdowns this season, with a passer rating of 115. He has completed 73.4% of his passes and thrown seven interceptions. Travis Hunter leads the receiving corps with 1,036 yards and 11 touchdowns on 82 catches. Colorado’s run game has struggled, ranking 132nd with 75.5 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their recent game against Kansas, allowing 37 points and giving up 522 total yards. Kansas ran the ball 55 times for 333 yards and three touchdowns, while Colorado’s secondary allowed 189 passing yards and one touchdown.</p> <p></p><p>For the season, Colorado ranks 46th nationally, giving up 24 points per game. Opponents have averaged 156.8 rushing yards per game on 39.1 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 90.3 passer rating, completing 62.3% of their passes for 216.3 yards per game.</p>

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