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<p>At 1:10 PM from Comerica Park in Detroit, we have an American League matchup between the Twins and Tigers. Heading into Saturday's game, the Twins are 4-7 compared to the Tigers at 8-4. Joe Ryan is starting for the Twins, and he is facing off against Kenta Maeda for the Tigers.</p>

<p>Currently, the over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Twins are the road favorite, with a money line payout of -134. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSN.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -134</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 1:10 ET on Saturday, April 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 4 to 3</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Tigers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Detroit cruised to an easy 8-2 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Tigers had a huge 5th inning, scoring three of their eight runs. As for the Twins, they scored their only two runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Tigers were favored at -119 on the money line.</p>

<p>Edouard Julien was one of the few bright spots for the Twins, as he went 2/4 with a home run. Tarik Skubal pitched well for the Tigers, going five innings and striking out five without giving up a run.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Skubal and Pablo Lopez. Skubal got the better of that matchup, as Lopez only went four innings and gave up five earned runs.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Twins are on the road today vs. the Tigers, they are looking to climb closer to the top of the AL Central. Currently, they are 4.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. In their four-game series so far, the Twins are 1-2.</p>

<p>So far, the Twins have been the favorite in seven of their games, and they have gone 3-4 in those contests. At home, they are 1-4 compared to 3-3 on the road.</p><p>Minnesota has been a profitable team to back on the run line overall this season, with a 5-6 record. They have been particularly strong on the run line on the road, going 4-2. They are 3-3 on the run line as the favorite and 2-3 as the underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +3.0, while it is -3.9 in losses.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 7.5 runs is the lowest of the season for the Twins, who have seen an average line of 8 runs in their games. The over has hit in 4 of their 11 games this season, and their games have averaged 7.0 runs per game. The over has hit in 81.8% of their games, and their games have had an average of 8.2 runs per game. Their last game finished with 10 runs.</p><p>Joe Ryan is on the mound for the Twins today, as he is making his 3rd start of the season. He has a no-decision and a loss in his first two starts. In his last outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits. He did strike out 7 batters, but he did give up a home run.</p><p>When it comes to home run projections for the Twins, we have Byron Buxton with the highest chance to go deep, as his odds are 13th best in the league today. Matt Wallner is right behind him with the best odds on the team and 13th in the league. Carlos Santana is 14th in the league in terms of home run projections today. Alex Kirilloff is 3rd on the team and 15th in the league. Carlos Correa is 17th in the league today.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit's overall record currently sits at 8-4, and the Tigers are a perfect 4-0 against other teams in the AL Central. Looking at the division standings, they are currently one game behind the Guardians and are 3rd in the division standings.</p>

<p>The Tigers come into today's game on a two-game winning streak, closing out their series with the Pirates with a win and picking up a win in their most recent game vs. the Twins. So far, they have been good on the road, putting together a record of 6-2, and they are just above .500 at 2-2 for games played at home.</p><p>The Tigers have been a tough team to gauge on the run line this season, as they are just 5-7 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 4-4, compared to just 1-3 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 4-1, compared to just 1-6 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.5, while it drops to -3.5 in losses.</p><p>With an over/under line of 7.5 runs, the Detroit Tigers have seen their games go under the total in three of four contests with this line. On the season, the Tigers have an over/under record of 5-6, with their games averaging 7.2 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game. In their last game, the Tigers and Twins combined for 10 runs, going over the total of 7 runs.</p><p>Kenta Maeda will be making his third start of the season for the Tigers, and he'll be facing the Twins at home. Maeda has a loss and a no-decision in his first two starts, and in his last outing, he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.</p><p>For the Tigers, we have Kerry Carpenter as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, while Spencer Torkelson has the best odds to hit a home run for the team. In terms of overall home run projections for today's slate of games, Torkelson comes in at 13th. Gio Urshela has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team, but his odds to hit a home run are 6th on the team and 22nd in today's games.</p>

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<p>ESPN will be covering the matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Toledo Rockets as they face off on Thursday, December 26th, at 2:00 ET. The game is being played at Ford Field in Detroit, and Pittsburgh comes in as the -9.5-point favorite in this neutral-site matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 51.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 7-5 record this season.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 2:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning this one by a score of 34 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Pittsburgh Panthers Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Pittsburgh heads into their Week 1 matchup against Toledo with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 4-2 at home and 2-3 on the road this season. The Panthers have been favored in five of their 12 games, going 4-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Pittsburgh’s ATS record stands at 6-5, with a 4-2 mark at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve covered the spread in three of five games as the favorite and are 3-3 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Panthers’ over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 58.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5, and their average over/under line this season has been 57.8 points.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 13th in passing attempts per game. They are 19th in passing yards, averaging 277.8 yards per game, and 16th in completions. Overall, they are 33rd in scoring, with 31.8 points per game, and we have them ranked 67th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,228 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, but he also has seven interceptions. His passer rating is 95. Konata Mumpfield leads the receiving corps with 813 yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Pittsburgh is averaging 129.1 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed an average of 26.8 points per game this season, including 34 points in their recent loss to Boston College. They gave up 387 total yards, with 253 passing yards and two passing touchdowns allowed.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 258.2 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh, completing 61.1% of their throws. On the ground, the Panthers have allowed just 118.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 35th nationally.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Toledo Rockets Upset The Pittsburgh Panthers?</h3><p>Toledo enters Week 13 with a 7-5 record, going 3-2 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in eight of their 12 games, holding a 4-4 record as the favorite. At home, they are 3-2 when favored, while on the road, they’ve gone 1-2 in games where they were expected to win.</p> <p></p><p>The Rockets have a +5.3 average scoring margin this season, but their ATS record stands at 4-6. As the favorite, they are 2-6 against the spread, while they’ve covered both games as the underdog. On the road, Toledo is 0-3 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 when playing as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 51.5 points. Toledo’s games have an average line of 50 points, and their over/under record is 6-4, with an average total of 48 points per game.</p><p>Toledo’s offense has been centered around their passing game, ranking 34th in passing attempts and completions, with 246.2 yards per game. They are 55th in scoring, averaging 26.7 points per game, and we have them ranked 105th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p> <p>Quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 2,457 yards with 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 97. Jerjuan Newton leads the receiving corps with 949 yards and 11 touchdowns on 64 receptions. The Rockets have struggled on the ground, averaging 121.6 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Toledo's defense is ranked 24th nationally, allowing 21.3 points per game. In their recent game against Akron, they gave up 21 points, including 328 total yards, with 107 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 221 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 139.9 rushing yards per game on 37.8 attempts against Toledo. Through the air, quarterbacks have posted a 79.7 passer rating, completing 58.5% of their passes for an average of 213.8 yards per game.</p>

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<p>The Golden Grizzlies and Norse are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Norse will host the game at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. Oakland is favored by -1 in this Horizon League conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.</p><h3>OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +1</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Grizzlies Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being on the road, Oakland is favored by 1 point against Northern Kentucky. The Golden Grizzlies have a record of 15-9 this season, including a 9-3 mark in Horizon League action. They have won three straight games, and their record as the favorite is 10-3.</p>

<p>On the road, Oakland has gone 6-6 this season, and their average scoring margin is -1.2 points per game. In their last 10 road games, the Golden Grizzlies have a record of 6-4, and they are coming off an 83-71 win over Cleveland State.</p><p>When looking at Oakland's ATS record for the season, they have gone 14-9. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-4. Over their last 3 road games, the Golden Grizzlies are 2-1 vs. the spread. As the favorite, their ATS record is 7-6 this year.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Oakland is 3-0 and their games have had an average of 163 points. On the season, their over/under record is 13-10 and their games have had an average of 148.7 points. Today's over/under line is 144.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Oakland's offense looked good, scoring 83 points against Cleveland State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.5% and made 23/23 free throws. Trey Townsend is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.6. Meanwhile, Jack Gohlke also brings a PPG average of 10.4 into the game.</p><p>On defense, Oakland is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 74.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Cleveland State, the Vikings finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 71 points vs. Oakland.</p><h3>Does Northern Kentucky Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>After losing three straight games, Northern Kentucky will look to get back on track when they host Oakland. The Norse are 11-12 this season and 6-6 in Horizon League play.</p>

<p>At home, Northern Kentucky is 6-3, and they are coming off an 85-78 loss to Wright State. So far this year, the Norse have been the underdog in 12 of their 23 games, going just 1-11 in those contests.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Kentucky has an ATS mark of 5-7. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, they have gone 4-6 vs. the spread. At home this year, the Norse are 6-3 ATS and they have gone 6-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.</p><p>In their last three games, the over/under record for Northern Kentucky is 1-2. The average scoring total in their last three games is 138 points, which is lower than their season average of 144.2 points per game. So far this season, their over/under record is 12-9.</p><p>The Northern Kentucky offense is coming off a game where they scored 78 points against Wright State. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.9% and connected on 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Marques Warrick, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19.1, while Trey Robinson also carries a PPG average of 9.6 into the game.</p><p>Northern Kentucky's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northern Kentucky's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.3% this season.</p>

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Looking to win big? The Broncos and Eagles face off at 7:30 ET on FloC. The Eagles are hosting the game at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. In this non-conference matchup, Boise State is favored by -8 against Boston College. The over/under for the game is 141.5 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +8</p><p>This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Boise State Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Boise State improved to 4-0 on the season with an 83-82 win over South Dakota State on Monday. The Broncos were -12.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 165, surpassing the O/U line of 148.</p> <p>Boise State led 44-42 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. They’ll look to tighten up defensively as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Boise State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, making 13 of 14 free throws (92.9%). The Broncos also dished out 20 assists.</p> <p>Javan Buchanan led the way with 28 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three (4/8). Oscar Cluff added 19 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Joe Sayler also scored 19, with a 50% mark from deep.</p><p>Boise State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. The Broncos allowed 28 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boise State's opponent hit 8 of 19 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%.</p><h3>Will the Eagles Win at John Gray Gymnasium?</h3><p>Boston College edged out Missouri State 76-74 on Monday, November 25th. The Eagles, who were playing at home, were favored by 2.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, exceeding the over/under line of 134.</p> <p>Boston College led 29-26 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 of their own. Despite the win, the Eagles will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Boston College put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.9%. They connected on 10 of 18 three-point attempts, shooting 55.6% from deep, while also hitting 55.6% of their free throws, going 10 for 18 from the line.</p> <p>Fred Payne was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 18 points on 6 of 8 shooting. Dez White led the Eagles with 25 points, and Donald Hand Jr. also contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Boston College struggled defensively, giving up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Eagles allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boston College's defense gave up 10 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55% from three-point range. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

Boise State Broncos vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<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

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>Betting on today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -28.5 vs. Central Arkansas.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Arkansas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Central Arkansas picked up a 73-71 win over The Citadel on Monday, improving to 2-8 on the season. The Bears were -4.5 favorites at home, but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s combined points of 144 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Central Arkansas led 47-42 at halftime but managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29 points to The Citadel.</p><p>Central Arkansas managed to put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a 31.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 shots, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Paxton Davidson led the way, hitting 7 threes on 12 attempts, finishing with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Layne Taylor added 21 points, while Elias Cato contributed 19 points and 5 boards. Colby McAllister also chipped in 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Central Arkansas held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (16/35). From beyond the arc, they allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/13, hitting 84% of their attempts. Central Arkansas also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Win at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sooners improved to 11-0 this season with a narrow 87-86 win over Michigan on Wednesday. Oklahoma, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their strong 2nd half was key to pulling off the win and staying unbeaten.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They hit 48% from three, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the line, making 21 of 24 free throws (87.5%). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.9%.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 10 of 12 shots. Oklahoma finished with 9 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Sooners allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Catamounts versus the Black Bears? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. Vermont is favored by -2.5 in this America East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 127 points.</p><h3>VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Coming into this game, Vermont is favored by 2.5 points, and they have been the favorite in 18 of their 26 games this season. So far, they have gone 15-3 when favored.</p>

<p>On the road, the Catamounts have a record of 8-5 this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Against the spread, Vermont has gone 10-14 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-7, and over their last three road games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Catamounts have gone 7-11 vs. the spread this year and have gone 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Vermont games is 6-17-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 134.4 points, which is 5.1 points lower than the average over/under line of 139.5. Today's over/under line of 127 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year and there have been eight games this year with less points than 127. Over their last three games, Vermont games have averaged 129 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Vermont offense ended with 70 points against New Hampshire. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39% and made 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring is TJ Long, who is averaging 11.9 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Aaron Deloney also maintains a PPG average of 10.1 heading into game.</p><p>In the current season, the Vermont defense has excelled, sitting 11th in the nation by allowing 63.0 points per game. Vermont's three-point defense is currently 64th in the country at 6.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.6% of their shots vs. Vermont.</p><h3>Can the Black Bears Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>As the underdog, Maine has gone 2-8 this season, and they are 11-14 overall. In their last game, they fell to Bryant by a score of 77-72. So far this year, they have gone 4-3 at home compared to 6-11 on the road.</p>

<p>Through 25 games, the Black Bears have gone 8-7 in non-conference play and 3-7 in America East games. On the season, they have been outscored by an average of 3.5 points per game on the road, while at home, their average scoring margin is +3.9.</p><p>As the underdog, Maine has gone 5-5 vs. the spread this season and they are 13-11 overall. At home, the Black Bears have gone 4-3 ATS this year and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Maine is 11-13 and today's line of 127 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (138.9). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the scoring average in those games is 138 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Maine offense put up 72 points against Bryant. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 7 threes. Leading Maine in scoring vs. Bryant was A.J Lopez with his 15 points. Jaden Clayton also added 14 points for the Black Bears.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maine defense is giving up an average of 67.2 points per contest. So far, the Maine defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (485th).</p>

Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dukes and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 136 points, with Wake Forest being favored by -7.5 over James Madison.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can James Madison Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison improved to 5-4 on the season with a 78-61 win over Utah Valley on Saturday. The Dukes, playing at home, were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>JMU took control early, leading 44-28 at halftime. They scored 34 points in the second half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>James Madison's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63%, thanks in part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>The Dukes also connected on 50% of their two-point shots, going 14 for 28, and shot 68.8% from the free-throw line. They dished out 19 assists, with Xavier Brown leading the way with 7. Bryce Lindsay contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Even though James Madison gave up 61 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 54 attempts. The Dukes couldn't contain the two-point shots, as their opponent hit 14 of 28 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's defense allowed 13 threes on 26 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%. The Dukes gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Demon Deacons Win at Home?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wake Forest improved to 8-3 on the season with a 72-66 home win over Boston College on Saturday, December 7th. The Demon Deacons were favored by 10 points but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Wake Forest led 38-35 at halftime and outscored Boston College 34-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 138, just over the 135-point O/U line.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, going 5-for-13, and hit 73.5% from the free-throw line, making 25 of 34 attempts. The Demon Deacons recorded 12 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Cameron Hildreth led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Elijah Strong added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Donald Hand Jr. contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 threes. Juke Harris also hit 3 threes, finishing with 12 points on 50% shooting.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a shooting percentage of 44% from the field. The Demon Deacons allowed 16 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 47% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wake Forest's defense gave up 5 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with the opponent shooting 38%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 25 attempts, a 73% free-throw percentage.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Bengals game? Catch the action at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID, as the Bengals hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Idaho State is favored by -4.5 against Oral Roberts in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Gym at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Oral Roberts picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-5 after an 83-76 victory over Northern Arizona on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles were favored by 5 points at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 159 went over the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Oral Roberts stepped up in the second half, outscoring Northern Arizona 45-38 to secure the win.</p><p>Oral Roberts put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. They connected on 13 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting at a 41.9% rate, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 26 of 32 for 81.2%.</p> <p>Issac McBride led the way with 28 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Trent McLaughlin added 24 points, while Carson Towt contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Oral Roberts gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They managed to hold them to 37% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 9 of 24 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oral Roberts allowed 13 made threes on 31 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. The other team also went to the free-throw line 32 times, converting 26 for 81%. Oral Roberts gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Idaho State Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bengals dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 94-80 road loss to South Dakota on Wednesday. Idaho State entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p> 

<p>Idaho State trailed 46-33 at halftime and were unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 48.</p><p>Idaho State's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 31 three-pointers at a 41.9% clip. They struggled at the free-throw line, making just 56.5% of their attempts.</p> <p>AJ Burgin led the way with 25 points in 23 minutes, hitting 6 of 10 from deep. Chase Forte added 21 points and 6 assists, while Isaac Bruns contributed 18 points in just 19 minutes. The Bengals also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Idaho State's defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They hit 29 of their 57 shots, including 18 of 36 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho State's opponents shot 52%, making 11 of 21 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate. Idaho State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24