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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Beacons. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Beacons at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Valparaiso as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Cleveland State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Vikings dropped their season opener 77-64 to Kansas State on Saturday. Despite being +23 point underdogs, Cleveland State kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-24 at halftime, the Vikings put up 40 points in the 2nd half, but Kansas State scored 41 to maintain their lead. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 148 O/U line.</p><p>Cleveland State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they managed to score 64 points.</p> <p>Brendan Hausen was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 22 points. David N'Guessan was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Coleman Hawkins added 12 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Despite Cleveland State's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 77 points in their previous game. The Vikings shot 51% from the field, hitting 30 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they made 19 of 30 shots, good for 63%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cleveland State connected on 11 of 21 attempts, shooting 52%. They also went to the free-throw line 29 times, making 17 of those shots, which is 58%. On the offensive glass, they gave up 7 rebounds.</p><h3>Will Valparaiso Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Valparaiso dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-63 to Liberty on the road. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Beacons not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-32 at halftime, Valparaiso couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 139.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 13.3% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.5%, but they did manage to convert 81% of their free throws, going 17 for 21.</p> <p>Offensively, they recorded just 7 assists, with Zach Cleveland contributing 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Tyler Schmidt and Owen Aquino both shot over 87%, with Schmidt hitting 7 of 8 shots and Aquino going 8 for 9, adding 11 rebounds.</p><p>Valparaiso's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Beacons allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 22/36 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Valparaiso's opponent shot 41%, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts. The Beacons also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws (69%). Valparaiso limited second chances, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cleveland State Vikings vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Texans versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and Michigan is favored by -31 against Tarleton State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines -31</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -31.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tarleton State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tarleton State faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they went on the road to take on the Baylor Bears. The Texans entered the game as +31.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 104-41. The combined points for the game were 145, which went over the pre-game total of 142.</p> 

<p>Tarleton State struggled from the start, trailing 56-13 at halftime. They managed to score 28 points in the second half but allowed 48, failing to cover the spread.</p><p>Tarleton State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 41 points on 38.5% shooting from the field. They hit 5 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.7%, and connected on only 6 of 11 free throws (54.5%).</p> <p>Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Jeremy Roach added 14 points and 5 assists, shooting 4 of 8 from deep. The Texans grabbed just 2 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Tarleton State's defense struggled, giving up 104 points on 51% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 16/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tarleton State allowed 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws, and gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wolverines Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Michigan continued their strong start to the season with a 94-67 win over Miami (OH) on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, the Wolverines were -23 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>Michigan led 44-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the RedHawks to 31 points while scoring 50 of their own.</p><p>Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% (35/61). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, thanks in part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc (14/29) and 65.6% shooting inside the arc (21/32).</p> <p>The Wolverines also dished out 23 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Nimari Burnett led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range and shooting 70.0% overall. Tre Donaldson added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes and shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite Michigan's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 67 points. However, they allowed a high shooting percentage, with the other team hitting 57% of their shots, including 65% from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan's defense gave up 14 threes on 48% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10. Additionally, Michigan allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tarleton State Texans vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Dukes and Flames are set to face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. James Madison comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</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>Does James Madison Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Towson to score 36. The Dukes will need to address their 2nd half performance moving forward.</p><p>James Madison's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, though they only attempted 9.</p> <p>Dylan Williamson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Mark Freeman added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, James Madison's opponent hit 9 of 21 shots, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Dukes gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC fell 83-74 to Northwestern on Tuesday. The Flames were +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, the UIC Flames put up 74 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-23 from deep, while hitting 48.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, good for 63.6%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Javon Jackson added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and Jalen Leach contributed 16 points, also hitting 50% from three. Filip Skobalj was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite UIC's defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts (20/39).</p> <p>UIC also struggled to defend the perimeter, with their opponent hitting 46% of their threes (7/15). The Flames sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 66% of their free throws (22/33). UIC gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Blues. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Blues are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>The Blues enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Blues on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are San Jose Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Sharks dropped to 6-11-4 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>San Jose took the lead in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Mikael Granlund tied it up late in the third period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>The Sharks managed 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver, 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 recorded 16 giveaways and was held scoreless in the first period. They netted their first goal 2:37 into the second period and added their second with 1:17 remaining in the game. The Sharks finished with three assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will look to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, resulting in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Blues Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 8-11-1 this season. St. Louis was an underdog on the puck line, covering in the process. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number.</p>

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>St. Louis scored 4 times on 24 shots in their 4-2 win over Toronto. Colton Parayko found the net twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. He also added his 5th assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s 4th goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Blues were held scoreless in the first period but then scored 3 times in the second. Jordan Kyrou added his 3rd goal of the season, while Ryan Suter picked up his 2nd and 3rd assists.</p><p>Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, helping the Blues secure a 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs. Defensively, St. Louis had 3 takeaways and 17 hits. The Blues' defense allowed the first goal at 5:25 in the first period and another at 13:52 in the third, but they kept Toronto scoreless in the second.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the 29-45 Brooklyn Nets will host the 41-33 Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are currently favored by 5.5 points and come into this game 9th in the Western Conference. The Nets are on a 3-game win streak and are 11th in the East.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 224 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points against the Nets. This season, they have been favored in 40 of their 74 games and have a record of 27-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 17-23 against the spread, and their average scoring margin is +4 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles' O/U record for the season is 42-32, and their games have averaged a combined 235.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 224, and 65 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Pacers by a score of 109-90. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS record of 34-40 for the season. The combined scoring in the game was 199 points, which was well below the O/U line of 244.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Lakers are in 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 41-33. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-23 and 7-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, the Lakers are 14-21 compared to 27-12 at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 117.7 points per game. However, they are just 9th in scoring on the road at 116.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.7 points per game (23rd). Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.</p><h3>Can Brooklyn Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nets have won three straight games and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Nets have a record of 13-37 this season. In their last three games as the underdog, they have gone 2-1 straight-up and 19-28 ATS.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Bulls by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Brooklyn was getting 3 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 37-37. The over has hit in their last two games, and their games have averaged a combined 224.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nets covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 32-39 for the season. At home, they are 19-14 ATS, compared to 13-25 on the road.</p><p>At home, the Nets are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 111.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the league at 45%.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the NBA with an average of 13.6 made threes per game. They are also 9th in three-point attempts. Overall, Brooklyn is shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Nets are 24th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th with an average of 26.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Nets' defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/24

You can analyze and over-analyze, but it can still take forever to come up with anything resembling a winner, with conviction, in a high-profile stakes race, much less a 1-2-3 in a classic like the Preakness Stakes. For almost every entrant in this field, there are reasons to include him in a trifecta, and just as many reasons to exclude him.

There is plenty of indecision to go around. And here we have the unique situation where the first four horses who crossed the finish line a couple of weeks ago in the Kentucky Derby (including the DQ's Maximum Security) are out of this one.

One thing we can possibly do is separate the possibilities from the non-possibilities, and that doesn't work out too badly for us as we evaluate something that is not available at the track but is part of the menu in the sportsbook at <a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>.

We're talking about the head-to-head matchups for the Preakness, the 13th race on Saturday's Pimlico card, which begins at 6:48 PM ET.

And even then, there are no automatics.

The latest weather forecasts differ a little. There is the chance for a thunderstorm to sweep over Pimlico by the early evening, which is when this race is taking place. And if the track if "off," that would seem to change things for some of these contenders.

Let's take a look at the matchups we see out there:

<strong>Improbable -145</strong>
<strong>War of Will +125</strong>

Improbable was fifth in the Derby, later moved to 4th after the DQ. There are no wins this year, But there's a best Beyer figure of 99, at least one very dominant stakes performance as a two-year-old, and remember that only one length separated him from Omaha Beach in the Arkansas Derby. There's also trainer Bob Baffert, who's saddled seven previous Preakness winners. War of Will ran a game race in the Derby, and may have hit the board if not for the disruption caused by Maximum Security. We'll never know, but despite all that, he posted a career-high Beyer Speed Figure of 95. Weather may affect this greatly, but from where we sit, we're not getting a good enough price with the dog.

<strong>War Of Will -160</strong>
<strong>Anothertwistafate +140</strong>

The underdog here has settled into some good form. Beyers of 94-94-95 over the last three. The thing, he's done pretty well on dirt after some success on synthetic surfaces, with runner-up finishes in the Lexington Stakes and Sunland Derby. Admittedly those are Grade 3 events, but the point is that this contender should be fine with this distance, can run early or late. And any concerns about sire Scat Daddy, who fathered mostly turf standouts, should have been assuaged with Justify's Triple Crown last year. Anothertwistafate will be a very live dog here.

<strong>Alwaysmining -115</strong>
<strong>Anothertwistafate -105</strong>

Alwaysmining is on quite an impressive streak, with six consecutive wins, five of which came in stakes races. But none of those were graded. And this contender has moved up in distance nicely, although the rap is that the opposition level hasn't been very high, the pace has been extremely favorable, and fields have been short. He's a local, so you're not going to see a lot of value at Pimlico. Still, Anothertwistafate is more versatile.

<strong>Bourbon War -110</strong>
<strong>Owendale -110</strong>

Bourbon War was second in the Fountain of Youth, with a lot of pace, and fourth in the Florida Derby, where there were very slow fractions. The general consensus is that while those like Market King will set the pace, it may not be blistering. So there's a lot of opinion that Bourbon War might be better suited for the Belmont (sire Tapit has fathered three Belmont winners). Owendale won the Lexington Stakes with a 98 Beyer, showing huge improvement after a blowout in the Risen Star Stakes, and he's had great works. The momentum is moving in the direction of Brad Cox's horse.

<strong>Warrior's Charge -125</strong>
<strong>Win Win Win +105</strong>

In the end, I'm not sure how much value he's going to have (right now you can get +1600 on him in the sportsbook at BetAnySports), but one of my "win, win, win" tickets will be going to Warrior's Charge, even though there are a lot of questions that have to be answered. For one thing, does he have to be on the lead, and if he isn't, will he fade? This is his first stakes race, as well as his first time at anything beyond a mile and a sixteenth. And there are mostly sprinters in the pedigree. But they have changed the way the colt's been running (not hanging back, but asserting himself) and that has made a difference, even as he's stretched out. There is a lot of speed, and I think he can maintain it, regardless of whether there's an early battle on the front end with Market King. Brad Cox (who also trains Owendale) knows what he's doing. And they were confident enough to supplement him for $150,000 into this race. Win Win Win (adding blinkers) has the better resume, and only the Derby was an awful trip, but I like the idea of the "unknown quantity" here with a very talented horse in a wide-open field, and that part of it reminds me a little of Maximum Security. Yeah, we'll lay this price.

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