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<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>

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<p>Betting on today's Bengals and Bears game? Catch the action at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Northern Colorado is favored by -7.5 vs. Idaho State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of Colorado Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Colorado winning straight-up, we like Idaho State at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bengals Chances on the Road</h3><p>Idaho State improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Northern Arizona on Thursday. The Bengals entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Idaho State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lumberjacks 46-31. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Idaho State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 5 of 13 three-pointers, hitting 38.5% from deep, while shooting 48.8% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Bengals made 15 of 25 attempts, finishing at 60%.</p> <p>Dylan Darling led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, hitting 2 of 2 from three-point range. Carson Towt added 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Jayden Jackson contributed 15 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Jake O'Neil also grabbed 15 boards, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field.</p><p>Idaho State's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bengals limited their opponent to 41% shooting, with 13 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Idaho State's defense gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 for 57%. The Bengals allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Northern Colorado Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bears improved to 6-5 on the season with an 89-72 home win over Weber State on Thursday, January 2nd. Northern Colorado entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>After jumping out to a 48-29 lead in the first half, the Bears scored 41 points in the second half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points on 58.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and 66.7% of their twos (18/27).</p> <p>The Bears also connected on 81% of their free throws (17/21) and dished out 23 assists. Isaiah Hawthorne and Trevor Hennig each scored 17 points, with Hennig shooting 71.4% from the field and 75% from deep.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 58% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 30 of their 51 shot attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they shot 50%, knocking down 12 of 24 threes. They also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, an 81% clip.</p>

Idaho State Bengals vs Northern Colorado Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Eagles and Chanticleers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chanticleers will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</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>Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances in Conway</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles fell to 7-9 on the season after an 81-69 road loss to Marshall on Saturday, January 11th. Georgia Southern entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia Southern trailed 45-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 36.</p><p>In their recent game, Georgia Southern put up 69 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 51.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.2% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Eagles made 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. They finished with 8 assists as a team, with Nakavieon White and Mikal Dawson each hitting 50% of their three-point attempts, while Nate Martin went 6-for-7 from the field, adding 13 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 17 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia Southern's opponents shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws. Georgia Southern gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Coastal Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina fell to 6-9 on the season after a 79-74 road loss to Georgia State on Saturday. The Chanticleers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 153, exceeding the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Coastal Carolina led 44-31 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring just 30.</p><p>Coastal Carolina put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.6%, with a 51.3% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the team with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Toneari Lane and Rasheed Jones each hit 50% of their threes, with Jones connecting on 5 of 10 attempts. The Chanticleers finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting. The Chanticleers allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina's opponents shot 46%, hitting 6 of 13 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Warriors and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -2 to win at home against Merrimack College.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -2</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Merrimack evened their record at 8-8 with a 69-62 win over Manhattan on Sunday. Playing at home, the Warriors entered the game as -7.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Merrimack led 32-28 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 to the Jaspers. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Warriors got the win and moved back to .500 on the season.</p><p>Merrimack put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in part to hitting 64% of their two-point attempts (16/25). From beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 30 shots, shooting 30% from three.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Warriors hit 10 of 13, good for 76.9%. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Bryan Etumnu led the way with 21 points, shooting 7 of 11 overall and 2 of 6 from three. Adam Clark added 15 points and 9 assists, while Wesley Robinson and Masiah Gilyard each contributed 14 points.</p><p>Merrimack's defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Warriors struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 64% of their attempts, going 16/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, a 76% rate. Merrimack allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are Quinnipiac Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bobcats evened their record at 8-8 after a narrow 63-62 win over Iona on Sunday. Quinnipiac, who entered the game as -1.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to come away with the road win.</p> <p>Trailing 37-33 at halftime, Quinnipiac’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Iona to 25 points while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points came in well under the 145.5 O/U line, with just 125 points scored.</p><p>Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 39.1%. They managed to score 63 points, with Dejour Reaves contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Paul Otieno and Amarri Monroe each added 12 points, with Otieno shooting 55.6% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Bobcats hit 81.2% of their free throws and collected 20 offensive rebounds, finishing with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, allowing them to shoot 35% from the field on 25 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 19 two-pointers on 46 tries, a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Quinnipiac's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 6 for 40%. Quinnipiac allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tigers at TU Arena in Towson, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 123.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4 at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -4</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pride improved to 8-7 on the season with a 66-63 win over UNCW on Saturday, January 11th. Hofstra, playing at home, entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Hofstra led 29-24 at halftime, and while they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 37 of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and had an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 14 threes at 57.1%. Jean Aranguren added 20 points, shooting 5 of 9 from deep. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Hofstra's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 23 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shooting for 47%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hofstra's opponents hit 12 of 28 shots, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 for 57%. Hofstra gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 7-9 on the season with a 93-82 road win over Drexel on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Towson scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points. The game’s total points of 175 went well over the O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>The Tigers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 45% of their threes (9/20) and hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts (26/44).</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points on 9/14 shooting, including 4/6 from three. Williamson added 26 points, hitting 10/15 from the field and 3/4 from deep, while also dishing out 7 assists.</p><p>Towson's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 53 attempts, a 49% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Suns and Pacers is scheduled for 7:00 ET. The Pacers are 6th in the East and have a record of 25-20. The Suns are 5th in the West and have won seven straight games. The over/under line for this game is 243 points.</p>

<p>BSIN will broadcast this game from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Phoenix is favored by 4.5 points and is -202 on the moneyline. Indiana is +165 on the moneyline.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Phoenix Be The Talk of Gainbridge Fieldhouse?</h3><p>The Suns are looking to extend their winning streak to eight games today against the Pacers. This season, Phoenix has been favored in 32 of their 44 games and has gone 22-10 as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 11-20.</p>

<p>On the road, the Suns are 12-7 straight up and 9-10 against the spread. As the favorite on the road, they are 4-8 compared to 11-20 ATS overall.</p>

<p>Phoenix's O/U record for the season is 22-22, and the under has hit in their last five games. This year, their games have averaged 230.5 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 243.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Suns defeated the Mavericks by a score of 132-109. The O/U line for that game was 241.5, and Phoenix covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>Currently, the Suns are 26-18 overall, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against their division. On the road, Phoenix is 12-7.</p><p>So far this season, the Suns are 13th in scoring at 116.5 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly higher at home (116.9) compared to on the road (115.9).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Phoenix is 23rd in the NBA at 97.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th overall at 48%.</p>

<p>One area where the Suns have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 4th in free-throw attempts and 3rd in made free throws at 20.8 per game.</p><p>The Suns' defense is presently ranked 15th in the league, allowing an average of 114.0 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Mavericks, the Suns' defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 60% leading to 109 points.</p><h3>Do the Pacers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Indiana is 25-20 this season and is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 21-11 compared to 4-9 in non-conference play.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the Pacers have gone 14-12 and 15-9 against the spread. Today, they are getting 4.5 points and have an ATS record of 13-9 at home.</p>

<p>The Pacers' O/U record for the season is 27-18, and their games have averaged 247.7 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 243.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pacers beat the 76ers by a score of 134-122. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 239.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Pacers have been the best team in the league this season, averaging 124.8 points per game. At home, they are scoring 127.0 points per game, which is tops in the NBA. Overall, they have outscored the league average in 71.1% of their games.</p>

<p>Indiana has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, making 50% of their shots. They are also the top team in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the NBA at 102.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pacers have made an average of 14 three-pointers per game, which is 6th in the league. When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Indiana is 21st in attempts and 19th in makes.</p><p>So far, the Pacers' defense is ranked 29th in the league at 122.9 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 13.1 turnovers per game, ranking 16th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 5th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.</p>

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