<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with Purdue being favored by -20 over Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +20</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thundering Herd Have What it Takes in West Lafayette?</h3><p>Marshall improved to 3-0 this season with an 83-62 win over Bellarmine on Saturday. The Thundering Herd, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game ended at 145, exactly matching the over/under line.</p> <p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Marshall dominated the second half, outscoring Bellarmine 49-28. Their strong defensive effort in the second half was key to pulling away and securing the win.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 16 of 17 for 94.1%.</p> <p>Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jalen Speer and Jack Karasinski each added 20 points, with Speer knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Marshall finished with 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Even though Marshall gave up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 57% on two-pointers with 20 makes on 35 attempts. From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>Marshall also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 94% success rate. The Thundering Herd gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Boilermakers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Purdue's season took a hit with a 76-58 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Boilermakers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 35-28 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41. They'll need to tighten up their defense and find more scoring options moving forward.</p><p>Purdue's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 40% shooting from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 12 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>The Boilermakers had an effective field goal percentage of 46% and grabbed only 5 offensive rebounds. They did manage to dish out 16 assists, with Braden Smith contributing 9 of them to go along with 11 points and 3 made threes.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposition shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 34 shooting, a 55% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. Purdue gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Stags game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. Yale comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140 points.</p><h3>YALE BULLDOGS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Yale improved to 3-1 on the season with an 86-64 win over Stony Brook on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 150 went over the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Yale took control early, leading 48-28 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 38 points while allowing 36, maintaining their lead throughout.</p><p>Yale's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 86 points with a 50.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they connected on 45% of their threes, hitting 9 of 20 attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 7 of 16, for a 43.8% rate.</p> <p>John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three, where he hit 4 of 6. Nick Townsend and Joe Octave each added 18 points, with Townsend also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Yale finished with 22 assists as a team and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Yale's defense gave up 64 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 37% shooting, as they made just 13 of 35 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Yale also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%. The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairfield dropped a 67-61 decision to Drexel on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game where they were slight favorites (-1). The Stags failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 128 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-21 at halftime, Fairfield made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Drexel 40-34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>In their last game, the Fairfield Stags struggled offensively, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws, making 6 of 13 from the line.</p> <p>Shane Blakeney led the Stags with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Yame Butler added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, while Louis Bleechmore, Prophet Johnson, and Kobe MaGee each contributed 12 points, with MaGee hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Even though Fairfield allowed 15 offensive rebounds, their defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 67 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Stags were effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 25% (7/28).</p> <p>Fairfield also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 6/13 (46%). Inside the arc, the opponent managed 17/39 shooting, good for 43%.</p>

Yale Bulldogs vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 1:35 PM from Nationals Park in Washington, we have an interleague matchup between the Blue Jays and Nationals. Heading into Sunday's game, the Blue Jays have a record of 16-18, while the Nationals are 16-17. Toronto is starting Alek Manoah, and he is facing off against MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Blue Jays are the slight favorite on the money line at -108. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by Sportsnet.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, May 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Toronto picked up a 6-3 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Blue Jays had a huge 1st inning, scoring four of their six runs. As for the Nationals, they scored their only three runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Blue Jays were favored at -171 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kevin Gausman got the win for the Blue Jays, going 5 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued two walks. Jake Irvin only went five innings for the Nationals, giving up five hits and three earned runs.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams had a two-hit game for the Nationals and drove in one of their three runs. Toronto's top hitter was Kevin Kiermaier, who went 1/4 with a home run and two RBIs.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is on the road today vs. the Nationals, and they are 16-18 overall, which is good for 4th place in the AL East. Currently, they trail the Orioles by 6.5 games in the division. So far, they are 5-5 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Blue Jays have dropped three straight series and are just 4-5-1 in series matchups this year. At home, they are 8-7 compared to 8-11 on the road. As the favorite, Toronto is 13-9 this year and 3-9 as the underdog. Looking at their recent play, they are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Blue Jays win, they win big, with an average run margin of +2.9 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.5 runs per game. Overall, their run line record is 15-19, with a -1.0 run differential per game. They are 9-10 against the run line on the road, and 6-9 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 11-11 against the run line, while they are 4-8 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Blue Jays and Nationals met earlier this season, the combined run total was 9 and 12, respectively. The Blue Jays' over/under record is 14-19, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 5-4-1. The over has hit in their last two games, and the combined run average in their games this season is 8.1 runs per game.</p><p>Alek Manoah is coming off a season in which he made 19 starts and finished with a record of 3-9. His ERA for the season was 5.87, and his WHIP was 1.74. Opponents hit .253 off Manoah, and his FIP for the season was 6.01. He finished the year with four quality starts and allowed a total of 15 home runs. On a per-nine basis, Manoah averaged 8.14 strikeouts and 6.08 walks.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. As a team, they are batting just .225, and their on-base percentage of .306 is also near the bottom of the league. One thing the Blue Jays have done well is avoid strikeouts, as they have the 5th fewest strikeouts in the league. Toronto's team isolated power of .136 is also below the league average.</p>

<p>Justin Turner and Daulton Varsho have been the Blue Jays' top power threats this season, with Turner's four homers being 2nd on the team and Varsho's six leading the way. Varsho also has a team-high 16 RBIs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone deep three times this season but is batting just .231.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is hosting the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 16-17, and they are 6.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Nationals are 5-2 against other NL East teams this year. So far, they have played 5-9 at home compared to 11-8 on the road.</p>

<p>The Nationals are playing as the underdog in today's game, and they have a 15-16 record when not favored this year. As the favorite, Washington has gone just 1-1. The team's overall series record is 4-6, and they are coming into today's game having gone 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Washington has a run line record of 20-13 this season, including a 14-5 mark on the road. They have an average run differential of -0.4 runs per game. They have covered the run line in 19 of 31 games as the underdog, but are just 1-1 as the favorite.</p><p>Washington's over/under record for the season is 15-17, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 1-3-1. The over has hit in two straight games for the Nationals, and their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.</p><p>Washington is sending left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made six starts this season and has a record of 2-3 with a 3.19 ERA. Gore has made one quality start this year and is averaging 11.03 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Gore's ERA at home is 4.12 compared to 1.8 on the road.</p><p>Washington's offense has been pretty underwhelming so far this season, as they are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. At home, they are averaging just 3.4 runs per game and are batting a combined .230. The Nationals have been pretty good at avoiding strikeouts, but they are just 15th in on-base percentage and 19th in slugging. As a team, they are also just 15th in home runs.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams has been the Nationals' most consistent hitter this season, batting .287 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs. He is also on a three-game hitting streak. Over his last seven games, Abrams has gone 7/29 with a homer and six RBIs. Nick Senzel has also gone deep twice in his last seven games, going 8/27 over that stretch.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction 5/5/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>Looking to win big? The Red Foxes and Peacocks face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Peacocks are hosting the game at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. This Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 121.5 points, and Saint Peter's is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Marist.</p><h3>MARIST RED FOXES VS SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Peacocks.</li><li>Not only will Saint Peter's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Marist Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Marist comes into this game as the underdog, and they have a record of 4-6 when they are the underdog this season. They are also 8-6 on the road this season, and they have won their last four road games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Marist has gone 15-9, and they are currently on a five-game winning streak. In their last game, they were victorious over Manhattan by a score of 57-50.</p><p>Marist has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 15-9. On the road, they have gone 9-5 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Red Foxes have a mark of 6-4 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Marist has gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Marist games is 7-17 and today's line of 121.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (132.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 125 points and this year, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>In their latest game, Marist offense put up 57 points against Manhattan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39.6% and made 4 threes. Max Allen is leading the team in scoring at 11.9 points per contest. Josh Pascarelli has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.9 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Red Foxes' defense is ranked 7th in the country at 61.4 points per contest. Against Manhattan, the Red Foxes' defense gave up 50 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Manhattan only made 10 free-throws.</p><h3>Can the Peacocks Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Through 25 games, Saint Peter's has a record of 14-11, including a 10-6 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. The Peacocks have won three straight games and are 8-3 when favored this season.</p>

<p>At home, Saint Peter's is 5-4 this year, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +3.7 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Saint Peter's has gone 7-4 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 5-4. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Peacocks are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Saint Peter's games is 10-14, and today's over/under line of 121.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (130.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 125 points. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line of 121.5.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Saint Peter's offense tallied 70 points in a matchup against Mount St. Mary's. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.6%, and they made 6 threes. Corey Washington led the team in scoring, putting up 25 points. Additionally, Latrell Reid contributed 16 points for the Peacocks.</p><p>This season, the Saint Peter's defense has been impressive, holding the 17th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Saint Peter's' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.4% this season.</p>

Marist Red Foxes vs Saint Peter's Peacocks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

<p>Betting on today's Tribe and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160 points, and North Carolina State is favored by -15.5 vs. William & Mary.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like William & Mary at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tribe Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>William & Mary picked up a 102-87 home win over Georgia Southern on Sunday, November 17th. The Tribe entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and not only got the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 48-45 at halftime, William & Mary outscored Georgia Southern 54-42 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 189 went over the pre-game O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>William & Mary's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 102 points with a 49.3% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 73.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36.4% from beyond the arc, making 16 threes in the process.</p> <p>Nakavieon White led the way with 25 points, while Noah Collier was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 19 points. Gabe Dorsey added 17 points, hitting 5 threes, and Chase Lowe contributed 10 rebounds and 4 assists to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 33 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tribe gave up 16 threes on 44 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they hit 20 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Wolfpack Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 72-49 win over Colgate on Monday. The Wolfpack, who were -12.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>NC State took control early, leading 40-22 at halftime. They outscored Colgate 32-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, NC State put up 72 points, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 14 threes (21.4%).</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Wolfpack connected on 52.5% of their two-point attempts, and they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 26 (80.8%). Ben Middlebrooks led the way with 19 points in just 16 minutes, while Marcus Hill added 17 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to just 49 points, even though they allowed a 44% shooting performance from the field. The Wolfpack gave up 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 40 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 80%. The Wolfpack allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>The Redbirds and Cowboys are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN. The Cowboys will host the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and McNeese State is favored by -10.5 against Illinois State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have McNeese State winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Redbirds Grab a Win in Saint Thomas?</h3><p>Illinois State picked up an 85-75 road win over Ohio on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, the Redbirds not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Illinois State led 40-37 at halftime and outscored Ohio 45-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p><p>Illinois State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 61.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 52.6% shooting from beyond the arc (10/19) and 66.7% shooting inside the arc (20/30). They also knocked down 93.8% of their free throws, going 15/16 from the line.</p> <p>Dalton Banks led the way with 23 points, shooting 57.1% from the field, while AJ Brown added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Caden Boser was perfect from the field, going 6/6 overall and 4/4 from three in just 17 minutes of action. The Redbirds finished with 14 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's defense conceded 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Can the Cowboys Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State picked up a 68-61 win over North Texas on Monday, November 18th. The Cowboys were at home and entered the game as -3.5 point favorites, covering the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>McNeese State led 32-19 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 129, just over the O/U line of 128.5.</p><p>McNeese State managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.8%, with a strong 57.7% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.5% on 4-of-17 shooting.</p> <p>The Cowboys made 26 of 39 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Sincere Parker led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 1-of-6 from three-point range. Quadir Copeland was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3 and finishing with 11 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Even with McNeese State sending them to the line 39 times, the Cowboys couldn’t capitalize, hitting just 26 free throws for a 66% rate. From the field, they shot 44%, making 19 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>McNeese State struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only 4 of 17 three-point attempts for 23%. They were more effective inside, shooting 57% on two-point attempts, going 15 for 26.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
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Here are six of the best college football sportsbooks to use the next time that you are wanting to wager on the sport.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Titans versus the Anteaters? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. The odds for this Big West conference game currently have the Anteaters as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Anteaters.</li><li>Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Cal State Fullerton Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 15th game of the season, Cal State Fullerton holds an 8-6 record. When playing away from home, the Titans have a 3-5 record, while they are 2-1 at home. At the moment, Cal State Fullerton has a below .500 ATS record of 5-6. When playing away from home, the Titans are 4-4 vs. the spread, while they are 1-2 ATS in home games.</p><p>So far, Cal State Fullerton's games have averaged 135.9 points per game with the average over/under line being 138.6 points. The Titans have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 133 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Titans' offense concluded with 71 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 67.8 points per contest. Max Jones is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.1 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, DJ Brewton brings a PPG average of 15 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Cal State Fullerton defense is giving up an average of 67.9 points per contest. Against Long Beach State, the Titans' defense gave up 81 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Long Beach State only made 10 free-throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Anteaters?</h3><p>Heading into their 15th game of the season, UC Irvine currently holds a 9-5 record. The Anteaters have gone 2-5 in road games and are a perfect 6-0 at home. Against the spread, UC Irvine has compiled a record of 9-4 this season. In their last ten games, UC Irvine is 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, UC Irvine's games have averaged 144.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.7 points. The Anteaters have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 137 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, UC Irvine offense put up 75 points against Bakersfield. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 59.2% and made 6 threes. Leading UC Irvine in scoring vs. Bakersfield was Justin Hohn with his 18 points. Bent Leuchten also added 15 points for the Anteaters.</p><p>At this time, the Anteaters' defense is positioned 83rd in the country, permitting 67.3 points per game. Against Bakersfield in their most recent game, the UC Irvine defense gave up a total of 56 points while allowing Bakersfield to hit 32% of their shots.</p>

Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Knights and Coyotes game? Catch the action at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Coyotes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS ARIZONA COYOTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Coyotes +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA COYOTES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Coyotes.</li><li>We like the Coyotes on the moneyline (+118)</li><li>The Coyotes are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Knights Defense Show Up in Tempe?</h3><p><p>On the season, Vegas has gone 30-15-6 and is in 4th place in the Western Conference standings. Against other Western Conference teams, they have gone 19-11 this season. They have been favored in 31 of their 51 games this year and have a record of 18-9-4 in those games. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 7-3.</p>

<p>So far this year, Vegas has been favored in 31 of their 51 games and have a record of 18-9-4 in those games. On the road, they have gone 11-10-4 this year and have been favored in 20 of their 25 road games. Over their last three games, the Golden Knights have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>On the season, the Golden Knights have an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game, and they have won 18 games by multiple goals compared to 12 wins by just one goal. So far, Vegas has gone 27-24 against the puck line, including an away mark of 12-13.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights' puck line record is 8-2, and they have gone 4-1 against the puck line in their last five road games. Overall, the team's puck line record as the favorite is 12-19.</p> <p>On average, Vegas' games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 23-28-0.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Vegas has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 11th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 7th in the league. This year, the Golden Knights have recorded a 13-10 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-5 record.</p><p>Vegas' leading goal scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far this season, he has 25 goals, placing him 15th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Marchessault has 16 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Coyotes come into the season ranked 13th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.6 shots per game against Arizona. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Adin Hill has started 18 games this season. His current record stands at 13-2, and his save percentage is 0.573%.</p><h3>Will Arizona Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Coyotes have gone 15-9-0, and they have won two straight games in their own building. In the Western Conference standings, the Coyotes are in 12th place with 49 points. Over their last 10 games, Arizona has gone 4-6, and they have lost three straight games overall.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Coyotes have gone 13-21-2, and they have lost three straight games when listed as the underdog. In games against teams from the Western Conference, Arizona has gone 14-14 this season.</p></p><p>While the Coyotes have a puck line record of 25-23 this season, they have dropped their last three games against the puck line. So far, Arizona has 11 losses by just one goal compared to 12 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Coyotes have a puck line record of 20-16, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.8 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, Arizona has a puck line record of 6-4, and their average scoring differential at home is +.3 goals per game.</p> <p>Games involving Arizona have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Coyotes come in with a record of 25-20-3.</p><p>Vegas has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Coyotes are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 24th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. This year, the Coyotes have recorded a 10-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-17 record.</p><p>Arizona's leading scorer is Clayton Keller. So far, he has 20 goals which is 39th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 25 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Coyotes are currently 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Arizona. They also are 3rd in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Connor Ingram has started 30 games in this season. His current record is 17-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.903%.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Pirates and Cubs facing off in an NL Central matchup. The money line odds have the Pirates at -128 compared to the Cubs at +107. The over/under line is currently at 6.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 7:40 PM ET, and MARQ will be televising this one. Kyle Hendricks is starting for the Cubs, and the Pirates are going with Paul Skanes. Pittsburgh is 64-73, while the Cubs are 71-67.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, September 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Pittsburgh rallied for four runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Pirates vs. Cubs series. The Pirates scored two runs in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up four in the top of the 8th, picking up a 5-3 win. Heading into the game, the Pirates were at +128 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jameson Taillon pitched well for the Cubs in the game, going seven innings and striking out three without giving up a run. He finished with a 0.00 ERA but took a no-decision in the game. Jorge Lopez came out of the bullpen and took the loss. Jalen Beeks got the win for the Pirates out of the bullpen, and Jared Jones put together a good outing as the starter, getting the win.</p>

<p>Dansby Swanson hit the game's only home run while going 2/4 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen each had two RBIs for the Pirates' offense.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 64-73 overall, which has them 5th in the NL Central this year. They are 16.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone 21-19 in divisional games. The Pirates are looking to pick up a road win, as they are 32-37 on the road compared to 32-36 at home.</p>

<p>The Pirates have dropped two straight games as the favorite, and they are 27-24 when favored this year. As the underdog, the Pirates are 37-49. Pittsburgh's series record is 17-21-5, and they had lost two straight series before taking the first game of this series vs. the Cubs.</p><p>When the Pirates are favored, they are a poor bet against the run line, but when they are the underdog, they are a great bet. The Pirates are 57-29 against the run line when they are the underdog, and they have lost four straight run line bets when they are the favorite.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have played to the over in three straight games with an average combined run total of 8.8 runs per game. On the season, the Pirates have a 67-68 over/under record, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. Today's over/under line is set at 6.5 runs, and the Pirates have played to the over in all three games this season when the line has been set at 6.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Paul Skenes gets the start for the Pirates today as he faces the Cubs on the road. Skenes has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 8-2. His ERA for the season is an impressive 2.23, along with a WHIP of .95. Skenes' last outing came on August 28th, where he finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he went five innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Skenes has been much better on the road this year, coming in with a record of 3-1 and 1.71 ERA compared to 5-1 with a 2.83 ERA at home.</p><p>As a team, the Pirates are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the MLB. Their batting average of .236 is 16th in the league, and they are also among the league's worst in terms of home runs and slugging percentage. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Bryan Reynolds, who is 8/24 in his last six games with two homers.</p>

<p>Reynolds is also the team's leading hitter for the season, batting .282 with 22 homers and 77 RBIs. Bryan De La Cruz is 2nd on the team with 19 homers but is batting just .237 for the season. The Pirates will also be looking for Andrew McCutchen to stay hot, as he is 4/12 in his last three games with two homers.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is 71-67 overall, putting them 2nd in the NL Central, ten games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Cubs dropped the first game of their series vs. the Pirates and are 20-27 in divisional games this year. So far, they have an overall series record of 20-20-3 and have won five straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 36-30 this year and 35-37 on the road. Chicago has been playing well as of late, going 8-2 across their last ten games. As the underdog, the Cubs have an even 34-34 record this year and 13-7 as the underdog at home. They have been slightly above .500 as the favorite at 37-33.</p><p>When the Cubs win, they win by an average of 3.7 runs. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs. Their overall run line record is 68-70, and they are 43-29 on the run line on the road. As the underdog, they are 46-22 on the run line, and they have covered in two straight games as the underdog.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs will be playing at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates today. The over/under line for the game is set at 6.5 runs, which is lower than their average over/under line of 8 runs. The Cubs have gone over the total in 64 of their 133 games this season, and their games have averaged a combined 8.8 runs per game. The over has hit in each of their last two games.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today and comes in with a record of 3-10 and an ERA of 6.75. So far this year, he has made 19 starts, and opponents are batting .295 off the right-hander. Hendricks has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 6.05 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Hendricks has been much worse on the road, with an ERA of 9.44 compared to 5.78 at home.</p><p>Over his last eight games, Ian Happ has gone 15/35 for the Cubs, but he has yet to hit a home run during that stretch. However, he has driven in eight runs over that time. Overall, Happ leads the Cubs with 79 RBIs and is 2nd on the team with 23 home runs. Seiya Suzuki is also near the top of the Cubs' home run leaderboard, as he has 19 homers this season and is batting .275.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense is averaging 4.6 runs per game this season and has been even better on the road, putting up an average of 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Cubs are batting .240, which is 13th in the league, and they are 16th in home runs. So far, they have been good at avoiding strikeouts and are 6th in the league in walks.</p>

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/3/24

<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, both the Syracuse Orange and UConn Huskies have 7-3 records on the season. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse and will be broadcast on ACCN. Syracuse is favored by -10.5 points, with the over/under line at 54.5 points. The money line odds are -413 for Syracuse and +317 for UConn.</p><h3>UCONN HUSKIES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have the Syracuse Orange winning this one by a score of 38 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Syracuse Orange winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UConn Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UConn enters Week 13 against Syracuse with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the FBS Independents. They are, however, 100% bowl-eligible. The Huskies have been strong at home, going 5-1, but they are 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>UConn has been favored in six of their ten games, and they are undefeated as the favorite at 6-0. Their average scoring margin is +10.4 points per game, and they have a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. UConn’s games have averaged 53 points, with an average line of 48.4 points. They are 4-4-1 against the over/under, with eight games having lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>UConn’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 20th nationally with 204.5 rushing yards per game. They are 14th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.7 per game. Durell Robinson leads the team with 645 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. The Huskies are scoring 31.7 points per game, placing them 30th in the country.</p> <p>Quarterback Joe Fagnano has thrown for 1,071 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, with a passer rating of 117. UConn ranks 90th in passing yards per game, averaging 201.9. Skyler Bell leads the receiving corps with 646 yards and 4 touchdowns. UConn’s offense is ranked 110th in our power rankings heading into week 13.</p><p>UConn's defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 31st nationally by allowing just 21.3 points per game. They’ve given up 142.5 rushing yards per game and 200.9 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 71.7 passer rating, the 22nd-lowest in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UAB, UConn allowed 23 points but held UAB to just 29 rushing yards. The secondary gave up 324 passing yards but also came away with two interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Syracuse Orange Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Syracuse enters Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible. The Orange are 2-2 on the road and 2-1 at home this season, and they rank 62nd in our CFB power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>Syracuse has been favored in three of their ten games this season, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.6 points per game, and they have a 3-4 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-4-1, with Syracuse games averaging 60 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 54.8 points.</p><p>Syracuse’s offense is built around their passing game, leading the nation in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are third in passing yards, averaging 350.7 yards per game, and rank 29th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 31.8 points per game. They are 12th in third-down conversions, with a 47.8% success rate.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle McCord has thrown for 3,476 yards, completing 64% of his passes, with 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His passer rating is 92. LeQuint Allen leads the rushing attack with 761 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Trebor Pena has 736 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 71 catches.</p><p>Syracuse's defense has allowed an average of 28.2 points per game this season, including 25 points in their latest matchup against California. They gave up 391 total yards, with 166 rushing yards on 23 attempts and 225 yards through the air, while also forcing two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 156.8 rushing yards per game against Syracuse, ranking 93rd nationally, and 201.5 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 66.1% of their passes and posted a passer rating of 93.1 against Syracuse’s defense.</p>

UConn Huskies vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Hawkeyes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 167.5 points, with Iowa being favored by -2 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -2</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen in Kansas City?</h3><p>Utah State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 95-83 win over Montana on Monday. The Aggies were -16.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 178, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Utah State led 49-35 at halftime but allowed Montana to score 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. The Aggies will need to tighten up defensively as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Utah State's offense put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 28-for-36 from the line.</p> <p>Ian Martinez led the way with 32 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three, while Mason Falslev and Money Williams each added 25 points. Joe Pridgen was nearly perfect, shooting 8-for-9 from the field, and Karson Templin chipped in 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting.</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 20 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State's defense gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 77%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Iowa?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes cruised to an 83-58 win over Rider on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, Iowa entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -19, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, falling short of the 155-point over/under line.</p> <p>Iowa took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, outscoring Rider 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Iowa's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 22 of 42 two-point shots for a 52.4% success rate. At the free-throw line, the Hawkeyes converted 15 of 21 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field despite hitting just 2 of 7 from three-point range. Owen Freeman added 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting, while Tariq Ingraham contributed 14 points, also going 6 of 11 from the floor. Iowa finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even though Iowa gave up 58 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (22/42). From beyond the arc, Iowa's defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 22 threes, good for 36% shooting.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Iowa's opponent went 15/21, a 71% success rate. The Hawkeyes also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

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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.

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<p>The NFL betting action goes on for the final week of the regular season as all 32 teams take to the gridiron. This includes an AFC West showdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, so we bring you the best Chargers vs. Raiders betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>. Los Angeles is favored by 2.5-points. The winner of this contest will earn a playoff berth.</p>



<p>The Chargers defeated the Raiders the last time these teams met, winning 28-14 on October 4. Los Angeles is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings. This Los Angeles will be without Drue Tranquill and Joe Gaziano. The Raiders will be missing Josh Jacobs, Darren Waller, Marquel Lee, Casey Hayward, and Kamaal Seymour.</p>



<h2>Chargers Snap Skid with Win over Broncos</h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Chargers (9-7) had lost two straight games, but came away with a decisive 34-13 victory over Denver last Sunday. The Chargers are now 3-5 ATS in their last eight games. They have been a solid road team this season, going 4-3.</p>



<p>Los Angeles rolled to a 17-3 lead at the half before finishing off the Broncos. Justin Herbert completed 22 of 31 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns. Herbert has completed 67.3% of his passes for 4631 yards and 35 TDs. He has thrown 14 interceptions and been sacked 28 times. The Chargers have a nice ground game thanks to Austin Ekeler, who has rushed for 847 yards and 11 TDs. The Chargers are sixth in the NFL in points per game at 27.6.</p>



<p>The defense has not lived up to the same standards as the offense, 26<sup>th</sup> overall at 26.5 points allowed per game. Joey Bosa leads the team with 9.5 sacks. Kyzir White has been a force, leading the team in tackles (137) and has a sack, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions.</p>



<h2>Raiders Rolling Toward Playoff Berth</h2>



<p>Las Vegas looked like they were in a lot of trouble and likely missing the playoffs, but three straight victories have turned things around. This is a team that gets the heart racing, as their last four victories have been by four points or fewer. The Raiders are 4-6 ATS in their last 10.</p>



<p>Daniel Carlson drilled a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give Las Vegas the 23-20 win and their third straight victory. Derek Carr had a solid performance, throwing for 255 yards and a touchdown, leading the team to victory despite throwing two interceptions. Carr has only thrown 21 touchdowns this year against 14 interceptions, but has completed 69.2% of his passes for 4618 yards.</p>



<p>The Raiders also have a suspect defense, 24<sup>th</sup> overall at 25.4 points allowed per contest. This is not a team generating a lot of turnovers, with just 13 this season, and they are 30<sup>th</sup> in the NFL in takeaway differential at -13.</p>



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



<p><strong>Los Angeles:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in their last eight games against AFC West teams.</li><li>7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games in January.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Las Vegas:</strong></p>



<ul><li>2-5 ATS in their last seven games at home.</li><li>2-5 ATS in their last seven games against AFC West opponents.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-chargers-vs-las-vegas-raiders-pick">Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Pick</h2>



<p>The Chargers handled the Raiders earlier in the season, holding Las Vegas to just 14 points. Losses like that for the Raiders have been caused by their inability to create turnovers while giving up the ball. Los Angeles is the kind of team that can capitalize on those types of mistakes and are doing so.</p>



<p>No doubt the Raiders enter this contest hot, but they are also living dangerously. They are winning games by the razor thin margins without Carr putting up particularly good numbers, as he has not thrown for over 263 yards in five straight games. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three games, but their quarterback is playing much better and they are not giving up the ball as frequently as Las Vegas.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Los Angeles Chargers at -2.5.</strong></p>



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



<p>These teams have gone under in seven of the last 10 meetings. While this game is technically not a “playoff” game, you can be sure it is going to have that type of feel. The winning team knows they make the playoffs while the loser is likely out. That makes it a must win for both teams, and those types of contests usually lead to defenses having the better of the play.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 47.5.</strong></p>

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Monday night is the calm before the storm. Conference tournaments are all the rage this week and we’ll have some big ones starting up on Tuesday and especially on Wednesday. That means that we’ll have plenty of hoops and all-day hoops at that with this week’s action.

On Monday, betting options are limited, but we’ve got a few and that includes the West Coast Conference Tournament game between Pepperdine and BYU. BYU is favored by 8.5 with a total of 148.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> in this semifinal tilt. Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga square off on the other side of the bracket.

Let’s take a look at this one and see if we can find a play.
<h3><strong>Pepperdine Waves</strong></h3>
BYU is very safely in the NCAA Tournament. Pepperdine is not. The Waves only have one path to the Big Dance and it will be to beat BYU and Gonzaga. The first step is tonight against the Cougars, a team that Pepperdine split with in the regular season. BYU won the first game 65-54 and Pepperdine got revenge a few nights later at home in a 76-73 win.

In that game, Pepperdine was only 3-of-16 from 3, but still managed to have a strong offensive performance. The Waves were 9-of-27 in the win over Santa Clara in their first game of the conference tourney. While three-point shooting is important for a lot of teams, Pepperdine’s most important stat seems to be 3P% against. The Waves rank third in the nation at 27.3% protecting the perimeter.

Against a BYU team that shoots at a high success rate on triple tries, that will be a really important piece of the puzzle for the Waves. Opponents shot 27.7% against the Pepperdine defense during the regular season. We’ll have to see how BYU fares and that could ultimately be the difference in both the side and the total for this matchup.

Pepperdine’s offense would best be described as average. The Waves excelled at the free throw line, but were fifth in 3P% and sixth in 2P% in league games. They did shoot 76% from the charity stripe, so that could provide a lift in this one, both to the side and total.

The Waves went 7-6 in conference play, mostly because the negatives outweighed the positives and that is why Pepperdine is getting an 8.5-point head start tonight.
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<h3><strong>BYU Cougars</strong></h3>
BYU looks to be an 8 seed going into the NCAA Tournament. A loss here might drop them a spot or two, but it wouldn’t prevent the Cougars from going dancing. BYU doesn’t force turnovers on defense, but that is really the only major area in which the team is lacking. They are solid both offensively and defensively and have the capability to put a scare into a #1 seed if the opportunity is presented.

Overall, BYU ranks 19th in eFG% on offense and 24th in eFG% on defense. The Cougars are 25th in 2P% and 39th in 3P% for the season. They led the WCC in 3P% at just under 40% and shot just shy of 55% on two-point shots. There are a lot of things to like about this offense. The Cougars are very efficient on that side of the ball and the only times the offense has really struggled in conference play came against Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s.

And, surprisingly, Pepperdine. BYU had its worst offensive performance by points per possession (PPP) in the first game against Pepperdine. That one went in the books as a 65-54 win, but BYU’s .931 PPP was their lowest output in any conference game. Adjustments were made, but the Cougars only had 1.004 in the second game.

If you want to point to an area of concern for the Cougars, it would be that. The West Coast Conference is not a strong league overall, but BYU had issues with the top teams in the conference. Because they take great care of the basketball and make a lot of shots, they were able to get by, but we’re also talking about BYU needing to win by nine or more points tonight.
<h3><strong>Pick &amp; Analysis</strong></h3>
BYU is already in and looks ticketed for a third crack at Gonzaga in the Finals. Pepperdine has one shot, one opportunity. The Waves have no tomorrow. BYU’s season continues regardless. It is worth pointing out how that can be a problem with an underdog in these conference tournaments because teams will foul until the bitter end.

If that happens here, it is what it is. Pepperdine is definitely good enough to hang here, especially with a four-possession head start. BYU has padded its numbers against the weak teams in the conference. The better teams have kept them in check and Pepperdine, despite the 7-6 league record, is clearly one of the better teams.
<h4><strong>Pick: Pepperdine +8.5</strong></h4>
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