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<p>ESPN2 is covering the week 13 matchup between the SMU Mustangs and Virginia Cavaliers, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. The over/under line is currently 58 points. The Mustangs are the heavy favorite at -9.5 points, and the money line odds have them at -343. SMU comes in with a 9-1 record, while Virginia is 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scott Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the SMU Mustangs winning this one by a score of 36 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the SMU Mustangs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 58 points</li></ul><h3>Will The SMU Mustangs Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 9-1 record, SMU heads into Week 13 against Virginia, ranked 15th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 36.4% shot at winning the Atlantic Coast. The Mustangs also have a 41.3% chance of making the playoff, the 13th best odds in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>SMU is 3-0 on the road and 4-1 at home this season. They’ve been favored in six of their ten games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +17.5 points, and they are 5-3 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58 points. SMU’s games have an average over/under line of 53.9 points, and they’ve averaged 62.3 points per game. Their over/under record stands at 5-3, with an average margin of +8.0 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, SMU’s offense ranks 6th in scoring, averaging 39.9 points per game. They are 28th in our offensive power rankings. The Mustangs have a strong rushing attack, averaging 197.4 yards per game on 39.2 attempts.</p> <p>Brashard Smith leads the ground game with 1,023 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 2,198 yards with a passer rating of 107. SMU is 19th in third-down conversions, converting 46.1% of their attempts.</p><p>SMU’s defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 100.5 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Boston College, they gave up 180 rushing yards on 43 attempts and allowed three rushing touchdowns. Through the air, SMU allowed 237 passing yards but also recorded an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 54.4% of their passes against SMU, the 19th-lowest rate in the country. On average, SMU’s defense has faced 37.2 pass attempts per game, allowing 249.6 passing yards per game. Overall, they rank 37th in the nation, giving up 22.4 points per game.</p><h3>Are The Virginia Cavaliers Going Win In At Upset At Scott Stadium</h3><p>Virginia enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, and they have a 39.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, they are 1-3, while their road record stands at 3-2. The Cavaliers have been favored in five games this season, going 3-2 in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Virginia is 5-3-1, with a 3-1-1 record on the road and 2-2 at home. They are 2-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of -2.7 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 58 points. Virginia’s games have averaged 52.3 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 54.8 points this season.</p><p>Virginia’s offense ranks 85th in our power rankings heading into week 13, averaging 24.8 points per game. They are 29th in passing attempts, with Anthony Colandrea throwing for 2,017 yards and 12 touchdowns, though he has 11 interceptions and a passer rating of 79.</p> <p>Virginia is 48th in passing yards per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 35.1%, ranking 102nd nationally. Xavier Brown leads the rushing attack with 488 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, but has only one touchdown. Malachi Fields has 746 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Virginia's defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.5 points per game. In their recent game against Notre Dame, they gave up 35 points, including three passing touchdowns, while allowing 450 total yards, with 236 yards on the ground.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 90.5 passer rating against Virginia, throwing for 258 yards per game. On the ground, Virginia has allowed 143.9 rushing yards per game on 34.2 attempts.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lumberjacks versus the Mavericks? Tip off is at at 11:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this Western Athletic conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with UT Arlington being favored by -1.5 at home against Stephen F. Austin.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 11:30 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Not only will UT Arlington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lumberjacks Win on the Road?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin has a record of 17-14 this season, and they are currently riding a three-game winning streak. They are 10-10 in Western Athletic Conference games, and they have gone 7-4 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Lumberjacks are 4-8, and they have lost their last five games away from home. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>When looking at Stephen F. Austin's ATS record this season, they have gone 8-21. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-10. Over their last 10 road games, the Lumberjacks have gone just 1-9 vs. the spread.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has an over/under record of 14-15 this season and today's line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145.2). So far, 13 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Stephen F. Austin offense is coming off a game in which they scored 60 points vs. Abilene Christian. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.2% while connecting on 8 threes. Latrell Jossell was the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks, putting up 17 points. In addition, Kyle Hayman contributed 13 points.</p><p>In terms of defense, Stephen F. Austin is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 70.5 points per game. The Stephen F. Austin defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 57 points and allowed Abilene Christian to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Will UT Arlington Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UT Arlington has been a much better team at home this season, going 10-3 compared to 6-10 on the road. They have won three straight games at home, and their average margin of victory at home is +7.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Mavericks have gone 8-2. They have also been the favorite in 16 of their games this season, going 13-3 in those matchups.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UT Arlington is 12-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mavericks are 7-3 ATS. At home this year, they have an ATS mark of 9-4 and over their last 10 home games, they are 6-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>UT Arlington's over/under record for the season sits at 17-12 and today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (146). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points and their OU record during that span is 0-3. For the season, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>The Mavericks' offense wrapped up their last game with 71 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.6 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Dajuan Gordon, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.9, while Shemar Wilson also maintains a PPG average of 11.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, UT Arlington is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UT Arlington's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Rainbow Warriors. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rainbow Warriors at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -4.5 at home against Weber State.</p><h3>WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Weber State?</h3><h3>Weber State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Weber State faced a tough road matchup against Nevada on Wednesday, November 13th, falling 88-58. Entering the game as +17.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 40-28 at halftime, Weber State allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 30. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Weber State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 15% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, but they managed to hit 25 free throws at a rate of 73.5%.</p> <p>Nick Davidson was perfect from three, hitting all three of his attempts, while Kobe Sanders also went 2-for-2 from deep. Xavier DuSell led the team with 17 points, shooting 5-for-7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Weber State's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 88 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 29 made baskets on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Weber State's opponents shot 57%, hitting 12 of 21 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hawaii picked up a 76-66 win over Pacific on Monday, November 11th, in a home game where they were favored by 3 points. The Rainbow Warriors covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 142 matched the pre-game O/U line.</p> 

<p>Hawaii trailed 37-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 41-29 to secure the win.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 13 attempts for a 15.4% rate, but connected on 57.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Hawaii made 20 of 25 attempts, good for 80%. They finished with 10 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Elijah Fisher led the way with 21 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 from the field.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-pointers, with 16 makes on 28 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense held their opponents to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws, shooting 80%. Hawaii gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Flames versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on YT. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Charleston is favored by -4 vs. Liberty.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars -4</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Liberty Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Liberty fell to Florida Atlantic 77-74 on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game where they were favored by 3 points. The Flames not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 147.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 42-39 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 28.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. They struggled from three-point range, hitting just 28.6% on 10-of-35 shooting, but were more effective inside, connecting on 59.3% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Flames shot 57.1%, and they grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Kaden Metheny led the team with 19 points, while Matas Vokietaitis added 17 points, shooting 77.8% from the field. Zach Cleveland contributed 11 points and a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>Liberty's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 16/27 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Liberty's defense held the other team to 28% shooting, with 10 made threes on 35 attempts. The opposing team also shot 57% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 21 attempts. Liberty gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Charleston Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston picked up a 119-116 win over Florida Atlantic on Friday, November 15th. The Cougars were -2 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 235 far exceeded the O/U line of 163.5.</p> 

<p>Charleston led 49-47 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 50 points to the Owls. Despite the close score, the Cougars came out on top at home.</p><p>Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 119 points with a 51.2% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 61%. They knocked down 15 of 30 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, and hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 20 for 24.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 39 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three. Kaleb Glenn added 27 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots. The Cougars had 22 assists, with Niccolo Moretti dishing out 8 and adding 17 points.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 116 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. They allowed 27 two-point field goals on 52 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponents hit 15 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 50%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 for 83%. Charleston gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Runnin' Utes and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Landers Center in Southaven, MS, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Mississippi State is favored by -6 at home against Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs -6</p><p>This game will be played at Landers Center at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Mississippi State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah improved to 2-0 on the season with a 96-65 win over Queens (NC) on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, the Runnin' Utes were favored by 23 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 161 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 160.5.</p> <p>Utah led 41-31 at halftime and dominated the second half, outscoring Queens 55-34.</p><p>Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.3%, thanks in part to their 14 made threes on 46.7% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Gabe Madsen led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 threes, while Mike Sharavjamts added 19 points on 8/11 shooting, including 3/4 from beyond the arc. Sharavjamts also contributed 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive struggles, allowing 65 points on 48% shooting, the Runnin' Utes managed to limit their opponent's damage. They gave up 14 threes on 30 attempts, with the other team shooting 50% on twos, hitting 21 of 42.</p> <p>Utah sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 63% from the stripe. The Utes also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Mississippi State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Mississippi State improved to 2-0 this season with an 80-59 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -26.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> 
<p>After leading 40-37 at halftime, Mississippi State’s defense stepped up, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 themselves.</p><p>Mississippi State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% (7/28) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%.</p> <p>Josh Hubbard led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from deep. Kam Burton added 17 points, also shooting 50% from three (5/10). The Bulldogs grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 15 assists as a team.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense held their opponent to 59 points, despite giving up a 43% shooting performance from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 20 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 58% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 28 attempts, a 25% shooting effort. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 for 73%. The Bulldogs gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Tar Heels game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Tar Heels hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and North Carolina is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Pittsburgh.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like Pittsburgh at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>After defeating Wake Forest 81-69, the Pittsburgh Panthers improved their record to 21-10 and have won four consecutive games. So far, they have gone 13-7 in Atlantic Coast Conference play and 8-3 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Panthers have a record of 8-4, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +4.5 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 4-4-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Panthers are 4-4-2 vs. the spread. On the road, Pittsburgh has an ATS mark of 8-2-2 this year and their last 10 road games vs. the spread is 6-2-2. </p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Pittsburgh sits at 19-11-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 143.9 points, which is 1.4 points lower than the average over/under line of 145.3. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 147. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Pittsburgh's offense scored 81 points against Wake Forest. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.1%, and they went 20/25 from the free-throw line. In terms of three-point shooting, the Panthers offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 26.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.</p><p>Pittsburgh's defense has been playing well, ranking 63rd nationally, with 67.5 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 69 points vs. Pittsburgh.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Tar Heels?</h3><p>North Carolina has been dominant at home this season, going 17-2 with an average scoring margin of +17.0 points per game. The Tar Heels have won their last five games at home and are 9-1 in their last 10.</p>

<p>Overall, North Carolina has gone 25-6 this season, including a 7-3 record in non-conference games. The Tar Heels have won seven straight games and are 18-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p><p>North Carolina's ATS record for the season is 19-13, and they have gone 11-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line of 152.9 in North Carolina's games this season. So far, 21 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>In their latest game, North Carolina's offense looked good, scoring 92 points against Florida State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.3% and made 16/20 free throws. RJ Davis is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Armando Bacot brings a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Tar Heels' defense is positioned 112nd in the country, permitting 70.0 points per game. Against Florida State in their most recent game, the North Carolina defense gave up a total of 67 points while allowing Florida State to hit 52% of their shots.</p>

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