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<p>Looking to win big? The Black Bears and Highlanders face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at NJIT Wellness and Events Center in Newark, NJ. Maine is favored by -9 in this America East conference contest against NJIT. The game's over/under currently sits at 129.5 points.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS NJIT HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +9</p><p>This game will be played at NJIT Wellness and Events Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will NJIT pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Maine Shock Everyone at NJIT Wellness and Events Center?</h3><p>Maine evened their season record at 8-8 with an 87-66 win over Albany on Saturday. Playing at home, the Black Bears entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Maine led 43-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Albany 44-35. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Maine's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 56.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 47.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 23, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 77.8% of their shots. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.</p> <p>Jaden Clayton and AJ Lopez each contributed 16 points, with Clayton adding 7 assists. Christopher Mantis hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points in just 20 minutes. The Black Bears had 24 assists as a team, but managed only 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Maine's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. The Black Bears shot 56% from the field, going 31/55 overall. Inside the arc, they were 20/32, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maine connected on 11/23 shots, shooting 47%. They also went 14/18 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their attempts. The Black Bears gave up just 2 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can NJIT Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>NJIT fell to 2-14 on the season after a 70-62 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday. Despite being +20 point underdogs, the Highlanders kept things closer than expected. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>NJIT trailed 39-26 at halftime but outscored the River Hawks 36-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, they showed some fight in the latter stages of the game.</p><p>In their last game, NJIT's offense struggled, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 attempts. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.</p> <p>Martin Somerville led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range and adding 6 assists. Sebastian Robinson contributed 21 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.5% overall. Max Brooks was efficient, making 7 of 10 shots and grabbing 14 rebounds.</p><p>Even with NJIT holding their opponents to 70 points, the Highlanders couldn’t come away with the win. They limited the damage by allowing just 37% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they hit 5 free throws. NJIT allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs NJIT Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>The Cougars and Wolf Pack are set to face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Wolf Pack will host the game at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and Nevada is favored by -11.5 at home against Washington State.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wolf Pack.</li><li>Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like Washington State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Cougars Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State fell to SMU 77-60 at home on Wednesday, November 27th. The Cougars entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the 160-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Washington State led 31-27 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 50.</p><p>Washington State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 30.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they hit only 53.3% of their free throws.</p> <p>Boopie Miller led the team with 16 points and 5 assists, while Nate Calmese added 15 points and 6 assists. Samet Yiğitoğlu contributed 12 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.</p><p>Washington State's defense held their opponent to 77 points, despite allowing 33 three-point attempts. The Cougars gave up 21 field goals on 57 shots, with their opponent shooting 36% overall.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opposition shot 45%, hitting 11 of 24 attempts. Washington State also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 53%.</p><h3>Will the Wolf Pack Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nevada improved to 4-1 this season with a 90-78 home win over Oklahoma State on Sunday. The Wolf Pack were -5.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Nevada led 40-33 at halftime and scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The total points for the game were 168, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Nevada's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points while shooting 58.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Kobe Sanders led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc and shooting 70% overall. Nick Davidson added 23 points, and the Wolf Pack got 11 points each from Brandon Love, Robert Jennings II, and Abou Ousmane.</p><p>Nevada's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Wolf Pack allowed 33 field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Nevada's defense gave up 26 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 68% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% success rate. The opposing team also shot 68% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 25 attempts. Nevada gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24

<p>Betting on today's Sharks and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Blue Jackets should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline</li><li>The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Sharks Have What it Takes in Columbus?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 14-26-6 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose held a 2-1 lead in the third period, but Vancouver scored twice to secure the win.</p> 

<p>San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli, with his fifth assist of the season, and William Eklund, with his seventh, contributed to Granlund's late goal.</p><p>San Jose's defense gave up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. They had taken a 1-0 lead early in the 2nd period and tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the 3rd. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, and the defense finished with 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Columbus Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 21-17-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>Columbus’ defense struggled right from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but they never came close to catching up.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board just 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus finished the game with 13 giveaways and picked up three assists. Adam Fantilli recorded his 4th assist of the season, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists on the year. Zach Aston-Reese contributed his 2nd assist on Labanc’s goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. The Blue Jackets also allowed the final two goals of the game, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. Defensively, Columbus finished with 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Bobcats and Bengals are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bengals will host the game at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Idaho State is favored by -1.5 vs. Montana State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Gym at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Montana State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Montana State improved to 5-11 on the season with a 58-53 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday, January 11th. The Bobcats were -6.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (111) fell well short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 25-17 at halftime, Montana State turned things around by scoring 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Northern Arizona to 28 points.</p><p>Montana State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 39% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They shot 26.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 attempts, and were 50% from the free-throw line, making 6 of 12 shots.</p> <p>Trent McLaughlin led the team with 24 points, but shot just 37.5% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range. Brandon Walker added 17 points, shooting 50% overall, while Carson Towt contributed 12 points and 17 rebounds, also shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Montana State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana State's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. Montana State gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bengals Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State fell to 3-8 on the season following a 77-69 home loss to Weber State on Saturday. The Bengals, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Idaho State was down 36-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 39 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Idaho State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, but they were more efficient inside, connecting on 57.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Bengals grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and made 19 of 27 free throws, shooting 70.4% from the line. Dylan Darling led the way with 28 points, while Dyson Koehler hit 6 threes at a 75% clip, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Idaho State's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho State held their opponents to 6 of 27 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 19, shooting 70%. Idaho State gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings in a Atlantic division matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Red Wings winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+184)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Detroit Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 20-19-4 this season. Detroit trailed early, but two second-period goals from Dylan Larkin secured the victory. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Detroit's defense struggled early, allowing a goal at 11:39 in the first period. They responded in the second period with two power-play goals from Larkin, the first coming at 12:11. Cam Talbot made 31 saves in the win.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, Dylan Larkin netted both of Detroit's goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo. Larkin's 6th and 7th goals of the season came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist on the first goal, and Alex DeBrincat adding his 4th assist on the second. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 15 times. Both of their goals came in the second period, at the 12:11 and 5:22 marks.</p><p>After allowing the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, the Red Wings' defense shut down the Sabres, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Will Florida Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida improved to 26-16-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, with the two teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-net goal sealing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put the Panthers ahead for good.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers' offense saw four different players find the net. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p> <p>Carolina scored once in the first period, added a second goal in the second, and closed out the game with two more in the third. They recorded 16 giveaways and 8 takeaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their strong third period from their last game, where they didn't allow a goal to the Stars. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits. The Panthers will need to be more disciplined, though, as they took 15 penalty minutes, which led to a power-play goal for the Stars.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Dragons face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Dragons are hosting the game at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Drexel is favored by -1.5 vs. Elon in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Elon Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon improved to 10-5 on the season with an 81-68 win over Campbell on Monday. The Phoenix were favored by 7.5 points at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Elon led 42-34 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Campbell 39-34.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 16 of 19 attempts for 84.2%.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, while Sam Sherry added 23, shooting 88.9% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Nick Dorn chipped in 22 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Phoenix also recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Elon Phoenix struggled defensively in their last game, allowing 68 points while their opponent shot 50% from the field, converting 28 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Elon gave up 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Elon also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% success rate. Elon allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drexel’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a 93-82 home loss to Towson on Saturday. The Dragons, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Both teams scored 44 points in the second half, but Drexel couldn’t pull ahead. The game’s total points reached 175, well over the pre-game O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>Drexel put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points and hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Williamson added 26 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Caleb Embeya was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Drexel sending the opposition to the line 27 times, they only converted 55% of their free throws, scoring 15 points. Drexel also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Pilots? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. The odds for this West Coast conference game currently have Portland as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chiles Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Pilots.</li><li>Not only will Portland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Tigers fell to 4-14 on the season after a 91-55 loss to Oregon State on Saturday. Pacific, who were +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the home game.</p> <p>After trailing 45-30 at halftime, the Tigers managed just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The total points for the game went over the 142.5-point line, with a combined 146 points.</p><p>Pacific struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 37% and an effective field goal percentage of 40.7%. They hit only 5 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 23.8% from deep, but were efficient from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%).</p> <p>Parsa Fallah led the way with 25 points on 6 of 7 shooting, while Nate Kingz added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. The Tigers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 91 points, the Pacific Tigers held their opponents to just 37% shooting from the field, including 23% from beyond the arc, where they hit 5 of 21 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 tries, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>Pacific sent their opponents to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 90%. The Tigers limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Pilots Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Portland’s season continues to be a struggle, as their 81-72 loss to San Francisco on Thursday dropped them to 3-13. The Pilots were +20 underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> <p>Portland trailed 37-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 44 points to the Dons after the break. The game’s total points of 153 went over the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Portland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 55.3% shooting inside the arc.</p> <p>Max Mackinnon led the way with 28 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 50% from three. Malik Thomas and Austin Rapp each added 19 points, with Rapp struggling from deep, hitting just 2 of 10 threes.</p><p>Portland's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, with the opposing team converting at a 56% rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland's opponents hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. The Pilots also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, an 83% success rate. Portland gave up 14 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Pacific Tigers vs Portland Pilots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The 6-32 Washington Wizards will host the 19-20 Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 10.5-point favorites and have lost two straight games. Meanwhile, the Wizards have lost seven in a row and are 15th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on MNMT. The over/under line for this game is 232 points.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-125 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Phoenix Be The Talk of Capital One Arena?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 19-20 on the season after a 122-117 road loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Phoenix entered the game as -2.5 point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 239, just over the pre-game line of 238.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run that extended their lead from 69-64 to 79-64, the Suns faltered, allowing Atlanta to close the gap and take an 89-87 lead into the 4th quarter. Phoenix was outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Devin Booker and Kevin Durant carried the Suns' offense in their 122-117 loss to the Hawks. Booker hit 7 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 35 points and 5 assists, while Durant added 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 65% from the field.</p> <p>Booker scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Durant added 14 in the 3rd. The Suns shot 51.2% from the field, with 13 made threes at 37.1%.</p><p>The Suns struggled defensively in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 33 points in each, as they gave up 122 points to the Hawks. Phoenix did manage to hold Atlanta to 43% shooting overall, but the Hawks hit 17 threes at a 41% clip.</p> <p>Foul trouble also hurt the Suns, with the Hawks getting to the line 26 times and converting 19 free throws. Phoenix allowed 20 offensive rebounds while recording 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Washington Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Washington fell to 6-32 on the season after a 120-106 home loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. The Wizards were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 226, just over the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Washington stayed competitive through three quarters, trailing just 82-79 heading into the 4th. However, an 11-0 run by the Timberwolves, which stretched the score from 93-89 to 100-93, helped Minnesota pull away as they outscored the Wizards 38-27 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 120-106 loss to the Timberwolves, the Wizards shot 44% from the field, with their three-point shooting standing out at 42.5%, hitting 17 threes. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 22 points, adding 5 assists and 5 rebounds.</p> <p>Jordan Poole contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, knocking down 4 threes. Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points, shooting 60% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>The Wizards held the Timberwolves to 25 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but their defense faltered in the 3rd and 4th, where they allowed 31 and 38 points, respectively. Overall, Washington gave up 120 points on 49% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Minnesota to hit 14 threes at a 37% clip. The Timberwolves also went to the line 31 times, making 24 free throws. Washington finished with 26 defensive rebounds, while giving up 14 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Grizzlies and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Weber State is favored by -2.5 vs. Montana in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS WEBER STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Weber State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Events Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEBER STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Weber State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Montana Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Montana Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Montana fell to 7-7 on the season after an 81-57 home loss to Northern Colorado on Saturday. The Grizzlies were -2.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Montana trailed 43-26 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Montana struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they hit only 19% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-21 from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 59.1%, making 13 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Brock Wisne was a bright spot for the Grizzlies, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Isaiah Hawthorne and Langston Reynolds each added 17 points, with Reynolds also grabbing 15 rebounds. Montana finished with 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Even though Montana gave up 81 points, they held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, with 20 made field goals on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent shot 43%, converting 16 of 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>Montana's defense was particularly effective from deep, limiting their opponent to 19% shooting on threes, with only 4 makes on 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 59%, hitting 13 of 22. Montana also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Weber State improved to 4-10 on the season with a 77-69 road win over Idaho State on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +4 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Weber State led 36-30 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 146, going over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Weber State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They hit 65.7% of their two-point attempts and connected on 43.8% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes in 16 attempts.</p> <p>Dylan Darling led the way with 28 points, while Dyson Koehler knocked down 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 21 points. Vasilije Vucinic and Blaise Threatt each added 17 points, with Threatt shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Weber State gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wildcats allowed 57% shooting, as the other team went 16 for 28 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Weber State held the opposition to 22% shooting, as they made just 6 of 27 attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they hit 19 free throws for 70%. Weber State allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Montana Grizzlies vs Weber State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Betting on today's Pioneers and Saints game? Catch the action at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, as the Saints hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Siena is favored by -1.5 vs. Sacred Heart in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS SIENA SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at MVP Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Saints.</li><li>Not only will Siena pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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>Does Sacred Heart Have A Chance at MVP Arena?</h3><p>Sacred Heart dropped to 5-10 on the season after a 73-71 road loss to Mount St. Mary's on Sunday. The Pioneers, who entered the game as +3 underdogs, managed to cover the spread but couldn't pull off the win.</p> <p>After trailing 41-32 at halftime, Sacred Heart made a push in the second half, outscoring the Mountaineers 39-32. The total points for the game came in at 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Sacred Heart's offense put up 71 points, shooting 37.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, with a 31.6% mark from three-point range, hitting 12 of 38 attempts. They were solid at the free-throw line, converting 81.2% of their shots (13/16).</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way, scoring 25 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc (5/10 from three). Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each added 15 points, with Barrouk knocking down 5 threes at a 38.5% clip. The Pioneers also collected 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Sacred Heart's defensive struggles, giving up 73 points on 49% shooting, they allowed 62% from two-point range, with opponents hitting 15 of 24 attempts. From beyond the arc, the Pioneers conceded 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% success rate.</p> <p>Sacred Heart sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 free throws for a 70% mark. The Pioneers also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Siena?</h3><p>The Saints fell to 7-9 on the season after a 72-53 road loss to Quinnipiac on Friday. Siena entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, which was under the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Siena struggled in the first half, trailing 43-15 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Quinnipiac 38-29, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Siena's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 29.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 30% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 29.2% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they managed just 53.3% on 8-of-15 shooting.</p> <p>Justice Shoats led the team with 17 points and 5 assists, while Amarri Monroe and Major Freeman each added 16 points. Freeman hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, and Jaden Zimmerman also contributed, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Despite Siena's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Saints struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 23 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>Siena did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 for 84%. The Saints also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Siena Saints NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX. Sam Houston comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Montagne Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Lamar pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Sam Houston Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Sam Houston faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they went on the road to take on Baylor. Entering the game as +16 point underdogs, the Bearkats fell 104-67, failing to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 54-37 at halftime, Sam Houston was unable to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 50. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>The Bearkats put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 35.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 28 attempts, and shot 51.6% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a concern, as they made just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.</p> <p>Jayden Nunn and Lamar Wilkerson each scored 19 points, with Nunn hitting 5 of 8 threes at 62.5% and shooting 66.7% overall. Wilkerson made 5 threes as well, shooting 41.7% from deep. Norchad Omier added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field, while VJ Edgecombe also grabbed 10 boards and dished out 7 assists.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 104 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 58% from the field. The Bearkats couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as they allowed 71% shooting on 27 of 38 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sam Houston's defense gave up 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 72%. The Bearkats allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Lamar Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they took on Texas A&M on the road. Lamar entered the game as +25 point underdogs and ended up losing 97-71. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Lamar fell behind early, trailing 50-29 at halftime. While they managed to score 42 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t slow down the Aggies, who put up 47 points after the break.</p><p>Lamar's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and made 68% of their free throws, connecting on 17 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the Cardinals with 23 points, while Zhuric Phelps added 16 points and 7 assists. Wade Taylor IV, Andersson Garcia, and Ja'Sean Jackson each contributed 15 points, with Garcia hitting both of his threes and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Lamar's defensive struggles, they allowed 97 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Cardinals couldn't contain their opponent inside, giving up 62% on two-point attempts (20/32).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lamar's defense allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they hit 21 free throws, and Lamar gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 8th-place Orlando Magic (-202) will travel to Memphis to take on the 13th-place Grizzlies (+166). The Magic are currently favored by 5 points and have a record of 23-21, while the Grizzlies are 17-27 and have won two straight games.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on BSSE.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-106 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Magic Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Orlando is 28-16 against the spread this season and 14-9 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two road games and have an average scoring differential of -4.3 points per game on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Magic are 9-3 ATS and have gone 10-2 straight-up. Overall, they are 23-21 this season and are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division.</p>

<p>The Magic lost their last game to the Cavaliers by a score of 126-99. They were 2-point underdogs in that game and are now 20-24 on the over/under for the season. The O/U line for that game was 215 points.</p>

<p>This season, Orlando has an O/U record of 20-24 and their games have averaged 222.6 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 212 points, which is lower than all of their previous games.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Magic are 17-13 against other teams and 6-8 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 9-14 compared to 14-7 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Magic have struggled to score, averaging just 111.4 points per game, which is 25th in the league. When playing on the road, Orlando's scoring drops to 109.0 points per game.</p>

<p>One area where the Magic have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the league in free-throw attempts at 26.4 per game and are 5th in made free throws at 19.9 per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic are last in the NBA in both three-point percentage (34%) and made threes per game (10.7). In terms of overall field goal percentage, Orlando is 21st in the league.</p><p>Orlando's defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 111.2 points allowed per game. The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.</p><h3>Can the Grizzlies Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Grizzlies have won their last two games and have a record of 11-20 as the underdog this season. Today, they are getting 5 points against the Magic. In the Western Conference, Memphis is in 13th place and 4th in the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>Memphis' ATS record for the season is 19-25, including going 14-11 on the road and 5-14 at home. They have covered the spread in their last two road games and are 2-0 ATS as the road team.</p>

<p>The Grizzlies' O/U record for the season is 18-25-1, and their games have averaged 220.7 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 212, and Memphis has gone under the total in their last two games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Grizzlies picked up a 105-96 win over the Heat. They were 11-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 214.5. The teams combined for just 201 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Grizzlies have struggled to score points, ranking 30th in the league at 107.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging just 105.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Despite their struggles to score, Memphis has been one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, ranking 13th in pace at 99 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Grizzlies have been one of the worst teams inside the arc, ranking 29th in two-point field goal percentage at 51%. However, they have been one of the better three-point shooting teams, ranking 9th in made threes per game.</p><p>So far, the Grizzlies defense is giving up 112.9 points per contest, which has them sitting 13th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Grizzlies squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.4% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 38.3% from downtown.</p>

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