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<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Dons. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Dons at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Gonzaga come into this West Coast conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>GONZAGA BULLDOGS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Dons +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO DONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Dons.</li><li>Not only will San Francisco pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Gonzaga Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 22-6 overall record, Gonzaga is favored in today's game against San Francisco, as they have been in 24 of their 28 games this season. So far, they have gone 20-4 as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Bulldogs have been even better on the road this season, going 7-2 with an average scoring margin of +13.9 points per game. They have won their last five road games and are 8-2 in their last 10.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Gonzaga has gone 11-13 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs are just 4-6 ATS. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-5 this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Gonzaga games is 13-14. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is very close to the average over/under line in their games this year (154.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 168 points. On the year, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Gonzaga's offense scored 94 points against Santa Clara. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56.7%, and they went 18/26 from the free-throw line. Graham Ike was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs, putting up 26 points. In addition, Nolan Hickman contributed 20 points.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 99th, allowing 69.1 points per game. In today's game vs. San Francisco, the Gonzaga defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Gonzaga made 18 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>San Francisco has been a much better team at home this season, going 15-2 compared to 6-5 on the road. They are currently riding a four-game win streak at home, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Dons have yet to win this season, going 0-6 in their six games as the underdog. On the year, they have been the underdog in just six of their 29 games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, San Francisco has an ATS record of 4-2. At home, their ATS mark is 10-7. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Dons have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for San Francisco sits at 15-13 and today's line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games of 141.8. So far, 22 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Recently, their games have averaged 145 points over their last three contests.</p><p>In their latest game, San Francisco offense put up 92 points against Pepperdine. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 59.7% and made 12 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Dons offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 24 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 49%.</p><p>San Francisco's defense has been playing well, ranking 31st nationally, with 65.4 points allowed per game. In their most recent game, the San Francisco defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Pepperdine knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 68 points.</p>

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs San Francisco Dons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>The Cubs (79-72, 42-34 home) host the Pirates (70-81, 32-41 away) in game two of this NL Central series. Getting the start for the Cubs is Justin Steele while the Pirates are turning to Mitch Keller. Read on to get my best bet for this Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Wednesday, September 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>The Pirates will be taking on a Cubs club that is just 3-7 vs. the runline in their past ten games.</li><li>As the road favorite, the Pirates' runline win streak currently stands at two games.</li><li>The Pirates have gone 1-2 in Justin Steele's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Heading into this divisional matchup vs. the Cubs, the Pirates have an overall record of 70-81. This mark includes going 21-26 against divisional foes. Currently, they are 4th in the NL Central. Pittsburgh's overall series record sits at 17-25-5.</p><p><p>Mitch Keller has been a reliable starter for the Pirates this season, boasting an overall record of 12-9 through 30 appearances. His ERA stands at 4.04, while his K/9 rate is 9.76 and his FIP is 3.69. Keller has also limited opposing batters to a .300 on-base percentage.</p></p><p>Mitch Keller's most recent outing was a success, as he earned a quality start and a win for his team. The Pirates defeated the Nationals 2-0, with Keller surrendering no runs and two hits in eight innings of work.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Pirates are ranked 16th in the league in scoring at 2.8 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.2 per contest puts them 25th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Pittsburgh is 17th, with an OBP currently sitting at .312. The team's collective batting average is .236 (19th).</p><p>Over the Pirates' last ten games, Bryan Reynolds has been a major contributor to the offense, leading the team with two home runs. His season-long total of 22 homers has been key to Pittsburgh's success this year, and his overall batting average of .271 is indicative of his impressive performance.</p><h3>WILL THE CHICAGO CUBS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Cubs will be playing their 151st game of the season today and are 2nd in the NL Central on a record of 79-72. So far, Chicago has won 55.3% of their games at home compared to 49.3% on the road. Against divisional opponents, the Cubs are 29-18 and have played a total of 47 series, going 24-17-6.</p><p><p>Today marks Justin Steele's 29th outing of the 2023 season, and he boasts an impressive 16-4 record. His ERA is 2.73, with an OBP allowed of .281. He has struck out 164 batters and holds a WHIP of 1.14. While his ERA is 3.59 on the road, it drops to 2.43 when he's pitching at home.</p></p><p>Justin Steele was handed the loss in his most recent start, as the Cubs fell to the Diamondbacks 6-4. Despite going six innings, Steele gave up six runs and seven hits.</p><p>The Cubs have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 7 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 10th in home runs and 11th in slugging percentage. Overall, Chicago is averaging 5.1 runs per game (7th).</p><p>Over the Cubs' last five games, Seiya Suzuki has been on fire, leading the team with two home runs. He has racked up 19 dingers this season and is batting a solid .279.</p>

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