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<p>The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers begin a three-game series on Tuesday. This will be the 16<sup>th</sup> time these teams have met this season, with Milwaukee winning the last three. Despite the three-game winning streak against the Reds, Milwaukee holds just an 8-7 edge.</p>



<p>Milwaukee enters as the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/mlb/">favorite at -161</a> with the odds set for Cincinnati to +140. This is a huge series for Cincinnati, who trails the first place Brewers by 7.5 games in the NL Central standings. Currently, the Reds hold one of the two wildcard spots in the National League.</p>



<h2 id="h-reds-look-to-extend-winning-streak"><strong>Reds Look to Extend Winning Streak</strong></h2>



<p>The Cincinnati Reds enter this series on a four-game winning streak after sweeping the Miami Marlins over the weekend. It was outstanding pitching that led this team, as they allowed nine total runs in the series.</p>



<p>The pitching staff of Cincinnati has been outstanding in August, ninth overall with a 3.69 ERA. They have a solid .231 opponent batting average which is 10<sup>th</sup> in baseball. The offense is also stepping up their game, scoring the second most runs in August at 123. They have 40 homers this month, which is the most in baseball.</p>



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<p>Cincinnati will start right-hander Tyler Mahle. Mahle is 10-4 with a 3.78 ERA in 25 starts this season. He has been mediocre through the first part of August, allowing 11 earned runs in 24.0 innings pitched, a 4.13 ERA. The right-hander was hit hard in his last outing, allowing five runs in two home runs and 5.0 innings pitched.</p>



<h2><strong>Brewers Look to Extend Division Lead</strong></h2>



<p>The Brewers may hold a 7.5 game advantage over Cincinnati, but they are not coasting. Milwaukee is 7-3 in their last 10, including winning the final two games against Washington over the weekend.</p>



<p>The Milwaukee offense is tied for seventh in homeruns in August with 29 and they have scored the fifth most runs this month with 107. The pitching has been outstanding as well, seventh in the month of August with a 3.45 ERA and they have an opponent batting average of .236, 12<sup>th</sup> overall.</p>



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<p>Milwaukee will start right-hander Corbin Burnes. Burnes is 8-4 with a 2.13 ERA in 21 starts. The right-hander has been spectacular in August, posting a 2-0 record and a 0.43 ERA in three starts. He allowed a run in seven innings in his opening start of the month, but has not been scored upon in his last 14 innings.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Cincinnati:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 in their last seven games on a Tuesday.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Milwaukee:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-1 in their last six games following a day off.</li></ul>



<h2><strong>Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Pick:</strong></h2>



<p>I get that the Reds are 8-1 in the last nine meetings between these teams in Milwaukee, but pitching is the great equalizer, and you have to love the way that Burnes is throwing the ball right now. Cincinnati is not getting as quality pitching out of Mahle, and that gives Milwaukee a huge advantage.</p>



<p>Both teams have solid offenses that are performing well in August and both are getting outstanding pitching. That leaves in on the starters, which gives the Brewers the big catch.</p>





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<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>I really like the under in this contest. These teams have gone under in six straight meetings in Milwaukee and Cincinnati has gone under in five of their last six games. Milwaukee has gone under in the first game of five of their last six series and have gone under in 12 of their last 18 games at home.</p>



<p>Burnes is not going to give up more than one run in this game and the Brewers will give up no more than two. The under is the smart pick here.</p>





<p><strong>Pick: under 7.5 at -110</strong></p>

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/24/21

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<p>ESPN will be covering the Kinder's Texas Bowl matchup between the Baylor Bears and LSU Tigers, set for Tuesday, December 31st, at 3:30 ET. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, with LSU technically being the home team, though it is on a neutral site. Both teams enter the game with 8-4 records. The over/under line is at 60.5 points, and LSU is currently favored by -3 points. The money line odds are +109 for Baylor and -131 for LSU.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 3:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the LSU Tigers winning this one by a score of 29 to 28</li><li>Even though we like the LSU Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Baylor Bears at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 60.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Baylor Bears Pick Up A Win At NRG Stadium?</h3><p>Baylor enters their Week 1 game against LSU with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Bears have been favored in six of their 12 games, going 5-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Baylor’s ATS record stands at 8-2, with a +9.4 average scoring margin. They are 4-1 against the spread both at home and on the road, and they’ve covered in five of six games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 6-3-1, with an average line of 54.3 points. This week’s line is set at 60.5 points, with Baylor games averaging 59.9 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into their matchup with LSU, Baylor’s offense is averaging 34.7 points per game, placing them 18th nationally. They are ranked 23rd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 2,626 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 107. Baylor ranks 18th in passer rating nationally.</p> <p>They are 42nd in passing yards per game, averaging 246 yards, and convert 44.2% of their third downs. On the ground, they average 191.4 rushing yards per game. Bryson Washington has rushed for 1,004 yards and 12 touchdowns. Leading receiver Josh Cameron has 643 yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>In their recent game against Kansas, Baylor's defense allowed 17 points but gave up 491 total yards, including 211 rushing yards and 280 passing yards. They did manage to force two interceptions, though.</p> <p>So far this season, Baylor’s defense is ranked 49th in the nation, allowing 25.2 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 156.5 rushing yards per game and 227.4 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 55.7% of their passes.</p><h3>Can The LSU Tigers Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>LSU enters Week 1 against Baylor with an 8-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 4-1, but have struggled on the road at 2-3. The Tigers have been favored in eight of their 12 games, posting a 6-2 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>LSU’s ATS record is 3-7 this season, with a +5.6 average scoring margin. At home, they are 2-3 against the spread and 1-4 on the road. As the favorite, they’ve gone 3-5 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 60.5 points. LSU’s games have averaged 53.1 points, with an average over/under line of 57.2 points. They are 3-7 against the over/under this season.</p><p>LSU's offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 4th in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are 8th in passing yards, averaging 315.3 yards per game, and are 6th in third-down conversions, converting 49.4% of their attempts. Heading into week 1, LSU is 43rd in points per game, scoring 29.3, but they are 15th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Garrett Nussmeier leads the Tigers with 3,739 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, though he has 11 interceptions and a passer rating of 95. Kyren Lacy has 866 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. LSU's run game is less effective, averaging 118.2 yards per game. Caden Durham has 689 rushing yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>LSU's defense put together a solid performance in their latest game, allowing just 17 points against Oklahoma. They held the Sooners to 288 total yards, including 110 passing yards, and forced one interception. Oklahoma ran the ball 41 times, gaining 178 yards on the ground.</p> <p></p><p>So far this season, LSU's defense is giving up 23.8 points per game. They rank 67th nationally in passing yards allowed, surrendering 205.7 yards per game, and 88th in rushing yards, allowing 151.2 yards per game on 32 rushing attempts per contest.</p>

Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction Kinder's Texas Bowl

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SWAC. The game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Norfolk State is favored by -5.5 against Grambling State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 4:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will Norfolk State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Grambling State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Grambling State’s season struggles continued with a 73-60 home loss to Delaware State on Thursday, dropping their record to 0-8. The Tigers entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 29-25 at halftime, Grambling State’s defense faltered in the 2nd half, allowing 44 points while scoring 35. They’ll need to tighten up defensively to turn their season around.</p><p>Grambling State struggled offensively in their latest game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they connected on 63.2% of their free throws, going 12 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Robert Smith led the team with 16 points, despite shooting 35.3% overall and missing both of his three-point attempts. Martaz Robinson hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Muneer Newton added 13 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Grambling State's defense held their opponent to 73 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12, shooting 63%.</p><h3>Do the Spartans Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Norfolk State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Norfolk State improved to 5-6 on the season with a 71-54 road win over Alabama State on Thursday. The Spartans, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Norfolk State jumped out to a 44-21 lead in the first half but allowed Alabama State to outscore them 33-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 146.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 46% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 78.6%, going 22-for-28, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. TJ Madlock led the team with 17 points, while Brian Moore Jr. added 15 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Norfolk State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 3 made threes on 26 attempts, an 11% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Norfolk State's defense allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 68%. Norfolk State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Norfolk State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bluejays and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Bluejays are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Cowboys. The over/under for the game is set at 142 points.</p><h3>CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +8</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-68 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the under with a projected 141 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bluejays Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Creighton comes into their matchup against Oklahoma State with a 5-1 overall record. The Bluejays have a 1-0 record when playing on the road and are 4-1 this season. As Creighton prepares to face Oklahoma State, they hold a 4-2 ATS record. Looking at their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Creighton have had an average of 147.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 151.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-3-0. In their most recent three games, the Bluejays' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 133 points per game.</p><p>The Creighton offense is coming off a game where they scored 48 points against Colorado State. They posted a field goal percentage of 27.9% and connected on 6 threes. For the season, the Creighton offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 49%. So far, they have hit 61% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 12.3 made three's per contest.</p><p>This season, the Creighton defense has been impressive, holding the 33rd position in the country while permitting an average of 63.7 points per contest. So far, the Creighton defense is giving up an average of 6.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.7 times per game (254th).</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Cowboys Chances at Home</h3><p>The Creighton Bluejays, who have a record of 3-3, will be taking on Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State has a 0-1 record on the road and a 3-2 record at home. Oklahoma State's ATS performance reveals a 2-4 record leading up to today's game. In their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Oklahoma State have had an average of 143.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 140.5 points. Their over/under record is 3-3-0. In their most recent three games, the Cowboys' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 150 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Oklahoma State offense put up 92 points against Houston Christian. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.6% and made 12 threes. Offensively, the Cowboys hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 173rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 245th in terms of percentage and 49th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In the current season, the Oklahoma State defense has excelled, sitting 71st in the nation by allowing 66.5 points per game. Oklahoma State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Houston Christian offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 65 points.</p>

Creighton Bluejays vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Jaguars and Lions face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Marymount as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Jaguars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Even though we have Loyola Marymount winning straight-up, we like Southern at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jaguars Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jaguars fell to 2-5 on the season after a 74-61 road loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday. Southern was a +23 underdog but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 135, under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Southern trailed 42-33 at halftime and scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. Though they didn’t get the win, the Jaguars’ ability to cover the spread could be seen as a positive takeaway.</p><p>Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit only 55.6% of their free throws.</p> <p>Jaylen Murray was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. Derrick Tezeno also impressed, shooting 83.3% from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Southern's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 42% shooting, with the other team hitting 12 of 28 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern's opponents connected on 10 of 25 attempts, good for 40%. The Jaguars also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 69%. Southern gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Loyola Marymount Win at Home?</h3><p>Loyola Marymount improved to 5-4 on the season with a 60-58 win over UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday. The Lions were -2 point favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> <p>LMU led 33-30 at halftime and edged out the Gauchos in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a strong 58.3% shooting on two-pointers, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.3% on 5 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>The Lions managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 4 free throw attempts, making 3 of them. Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each scored 15 points, with Swenson hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Kenny Pohto added 12 points and 8 rebounds, while Jason Fontenet II also chipped in 12 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Loyola Marymount's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 55 attempts. The Lions struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponent hit 58% of their attempts, going 21/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 19 attempts. The Lions also sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 4 times, where they converted 3 of those attempts. On the boards, Loyola Marymount gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Jaguars vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Monarchs and Trojans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Trojans are hosting the game at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and the Trojans are favored to win at home vs. the Monarchs.</p><h3>OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Old Dominion at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Old Dominion Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 14th game of the year, Old Dominion currently holds a 4-9 overall record. When playing away from home, the Monarchs have yet to win a game, going 0-5, while they have a 3-4 record when playing at home. Old Dominion's ATS record leading into today's game is 3-9, while in their last five games, they have gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 13 games, Old Dominion has an over/under record of 6-5-1, with their games averaging a combined 148.2 points per game so far. The Monarchs have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 137 points per game.</p><p>Old Dominion offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 59 points against South Alabama. In that game, they made 2/15 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 38.2%. Coming into the game, the Monarchs offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 30%. On average, they get up 19.2 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 11 made free-throws.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Old Dominion defense is giving up an average of 76.3 points per contest. So far, the Old Dominion defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.9 times per game (456th).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Trojans?</h3><p>Troy is coming off a 72-65 victory over Coastal Carolina, putting their record at 7-6. When playing away from home, the Trojans have gone 1-5 this season, while they have a 3-1 record at home. As of now, Troy has a winning ATS record at 7-3. In home games this season, Troy is 3-1 vs. the spread, and in their previous ten home games, they are 5-2 ATS.</p><p>Troy's games have, on average, featured 152.1 points per game leading to an over/under record of 6-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.2 points so far. The Trojans' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 144 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 82.4 points per game, Troy struggled in their previous game. Against Coastal Carolina, the Trojans scored 72 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.8%. The Troy offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 26.2 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At this time, the Trojans' defense is positioned 133rd in the country, permitting 70.7 points per game. The Troy defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed Coastal Carolina to connect on 3 threes.</p>

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