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<p>Planning on watching today's Stars and Canadiens game? Catch the action at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, as the Canadiens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Canadiens. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canadiens to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+183)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Stars Offense Score Enough in Montreal?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 26-13-1 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Stars tied it up in the second period, but the Panthers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter. Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene scored for Dallas in the loss.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal, which came 8:38 into the second period.</p> <p>Miro Heiskanen recorded his fourth assist of the season, and Thomas Harley notched his fifth. The Stars had 32 giveaways in the game, but did manage to tie the score at 2-2 with 11:22 left in the second period.</p><p>Dallas' defense gave up the first two goals of the game, including one at 8:47 into the 2nd period. After tying it at 2-2, they conceded two more, one at 2:32 into the 3rd period and an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. The Stars' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Can Montreal Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Montreal’s record dropped to 20-18-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Christian Dvorak scored for Montreal at 14:28 in the third period. The Penguins added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season for the Canadiens, who took 26 shots on goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>Montreal was held scoreless until Dvorak’s goal at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens struggled with giveaways, recording 20 in the game.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens pulled within one, but they conceded an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third, leading to a 3-1 loss. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Dons and Broncos game? Catch the action at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This West Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored to win by -3 at home vs. San Francisco.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -3</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will San Francisco Shock Everyone at Leavey Center?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons improved to 13-4 on the season with an 81-72 home win over Portland on January 9th. San Francisco entered the game as -20 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>San Francisco led 37-31 at halftime and scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 153, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>San Francisco put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They connected on 56.4% of their two-point attempts and hit 39.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 10-for-12, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Max Mackinnon led the way with 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three. Malik Thomas and Austin Rapp each added 19 points, with Rapp struggling from deep, hitting just 2-of-10. Marcus Williams contributed 17 points, shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Dons allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponents shot 56%, hitting 22 of 39 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they connected on 9 of 23 shots, good for 39%. The Dons also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, an 83% clip.</p><h3>Can Santa Clara Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Santa Clara improved to 11-6 on the season with a narrow 82-81 win over Oregon State on Thursday. The Broncos were -6.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Santa Clara scored and allowed 39 points in the second half, edging out the Beavers for the win.</p><p>Santa Clara put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.2% on 7 of 24 attempts. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on only 48.1% from the line, going 13 of 27.</p> <p>Parsa Fallah led the way with 24 points, shooting 68.8% from the field, while Elijah Mahi added 21 points and 5 assists, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 of 8 from three-point range. Damarco Minor chipped in 11 points and 7 assists, and Michael Rataj grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. The Broncos had a tough time defending inside, with their opponents hitting 61% of their two-point attempts (24/39).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Santa Clara held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 13. Santa Clara also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

San Francisco Dons vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-120) will host the Grizzlies (+101) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 1.5 points and has won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 230 points.</p>

<p>Memphis is 24-14 and sits third in the Western Conference, while Minnesota is 20-17 and seventh. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on FDSN.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 148-121 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Memphis?</h3><p>The Grizzlies fell to 24-14 on the season after a 119-115 home loss to the Rockets on Thursday. Memphis, favored by three points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 234 narrowly missed the over/under line of 234.5.</p> <p>Houston’s 12-0 run early on shifted momentum, taking the score from 22-19 to 31-22. Memphis tried to fight back, winning the 2nd quarter 27-23 and holding the Rockets to 18 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough as they couldn’t overcome a 101-92 deficit heading into the final period.</p><p>Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 27 points in their 119-115 loss to the Rockets, scoring 14 of those in the 3rd quarter. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 21 points, and Desmond Bane added 16, with 10 coming in the final period.</p> <p>Memphis shot 50% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% of their threes, making 10 in total. Bane connected on 2 threes, shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 45-point 1st quarter by the Rockets, ultimately allowing 119 points in Thursday’s loss. Memphis held Houston to 42% shooting from the field and gave up 13 three-pointers at a 38% clip.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Rockets to the line 41 times, where they hit 24 free throws. Memphis recorded 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also contributed 9 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Timberwolves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 20-17 on the season with a 104-89 road win over the Magic on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 193 points fell short of the 199.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Timberwolves went on a 12-0 run, extending the score from 40-37 to 49-40. They led 78-62 heading into the 4th quarter, and although Orlando outscored them 27-26 in the final period, Minnesota’s early dominance secured the win.</p><p>Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Magic, shooting 50% from the field. Anthony Edwards added 21 points despite hitting just 26.3% of his shots, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4%.</p> <p>Minnesota shot 40% overall, with 12 made threes at 35.3%. Naz Reid contributed 16 points, hitting 2 threes at 50%, while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 12 points, scoring 6 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 89 points on Thursday. Minnesota's defense was consistent throughout, giving up 18 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Orlando to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves were equally effective, allowing just 10 made threes on 25% shooting. They sent the Magic to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13. Minnesota also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Bruins and Panthers are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ABC. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Panthers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Bruins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+154)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Bruins Make it Happen in Sunrise?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved above .500 to 20-19-5. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Both goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting Seattle to 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but didn’t score after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists on their two goals.</p><p>Jeremy Swayman turned aside all 23 shots he faced, posting a 100% save percentage and leading the Bruins to a 2-0 shutout victory over the Kraken. Boston's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Will Florida Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida improved to 25-15-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals falling just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers in the win. They led 2-0 before Dallas tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida back on top for good.</p><p>A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th, an empty-netter, in Florida’s 4-2 victory over Dallas. The Panthers also saw Evan Rodrigues score for the third time this year, and Matthew Tkachuk added a second-period goal, his third of the season.</p> <p>Reinhart picked up his 11th assist on Rodrigues’ goal, and Tomás Nosek earned his first assist on Greer’s goal. The Panthers fired 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Florida had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals in the 2nd period but shut out the Stars in the 1st and 3rd. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Vandals and Vikings are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Vikings will host the game at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Portland State is favored by -3 to win at home against Idaho.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings -3</p><p>This game will be played at Viking Pavilion at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Idaho Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Idaho improved to 5-9 on the season with an 80-67 win over Sacramento State on Thursday. The Vandals, who were favored by 3.5 points, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.</p> <p>Idaho took control early, leading 42-26 at halftime. While they allowed 41 points in the second half, they scored 38 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Idaho put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 38.2% of their threes, hitting 13 of 34 attempts, and were 65.2% from two-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 84.6%, making 11 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Jacob Holt led the way with 35 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Jack Payne added 23 points, shooting 44.4% from deep, while Kristian Gonzalez contributed 15 points in 19 minutes, hitting 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 18 made field goals on 43 attempts, including 10/24 from two-point range, which is also 41%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 42%, hitting 8 of their 19 three-point attempts. Idaho also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 23 free throws, good for 71%. Idaho allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Vikings Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland State evened their record at 6-6 with a 64-59 win over Eastern Washington on Thursday. The Vikings, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 29-24 at halftime, Portland State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 40-30.</p><p>Portland State managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 14 attempts, but struggled inside, shooting 37.5% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Vikings shot 59.3%, making 16 of 27 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Terri Miller Jr. led the team with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Tre-Vaughn Minott added 13 points and 10 boards, hitting 5 of 6 shots from the field.</p><p>Portland State's defense held their opponent to just 59 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 40 for 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 42%, hitting 6 of 14 threes. Portland State also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 59%.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs Portland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>The Trojans and Fighting Illini are set to face off at 12:00 ET on BTN. The Fighting Illini will host the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -14 to win at home against USC.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Trojans +14</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like USC at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can USC Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>USC dropped to 9-6 on the season following an 82-69 road loss to Indiana on Wednesday. The Trojans entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p> <p>After a 38-38 tie at halftime, USC struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 44. The Trojans will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense as they look to bounce back.</p><p>USC's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, with a notable struggle from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 26 threes for 23.1%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 54.3% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Oumar Ballo was a standout, shooting 81.8% from the field and finishing with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Myles Rice added 19 points and 9 rebounds, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Luke Goode was a bright spot from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Despite USC's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field. The Trojans struggled to contain shots inside the arc, where the other team connected on 51% of their two-point attempts, going 23/45.</p> <p>USC did manage to limit the damage from three-point range, holding the opposition to just 28% shooting on 6/21 from deep. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 attempts for 78%. USC also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Illinois Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Illinois improved to 12-3 on the season with a dominant 91-52 win over Penn State on Wednesday. The Illini, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Illinois led 45-21 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Penn State 46-31. The total points for the game were 143, falling well short of the 163.5 O/U line.</p><p>Illinois put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field and hitting 32.3% from beyond the arc (10/31). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.6%, and they connected on 81.2% of their free throws (13/16).</p> <p>Ben Humrichous led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 threes on 9 attempts, while Morez Johnson Jr. added 20 points, shooting 81.8% from the field. Illinois grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists in the win.</p><p>Despite Illinois allowing 52 points, they gave up a 44% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 34 of their 77 field goal attempts. From inside the arc, Illinois allowed 24 baskets on 46 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Illinois' defense held their opponent to 32%, with 10 made threes on 31 attempts. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 16 times, converting 13 for an 81% success rate. Illinois gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

USC Trojans vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

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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.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Flames. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! Bradley is favored by -2.5 in this Missouri Valley conference matchup the against UIC. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Braves Pull Off a Win at Chicago?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley’s season record dropped to 12-3 after a 64-57 home loss to Drake on Wednesday. The Braves, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 126.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After a 31-31 tie at halftime, Bradley struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 33.</p><p>Bradley managed just 57 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, with a strong 60% on two-pointers (15/25) but only 25% from beyond the arc (5/20). They hit 80% of their free throws, going 12/15 from the line.</p> <p>The Braves had 8 assists and 7 offensive rebounds. Tavion Banks led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Zek Montgomery added 17 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Darius Hannah was perfect from deep, hitting 2/2 threes and finishing with 14 points on 71.4% shooting overall.</p><p>Bradley’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 5 of 20 threes, shooting 25%. Bradley also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, good for 80%. The Braves gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><p>UIC improved to 8-5 on the season with an 80-63 road win over Missouri State on Tuesday. The Flames entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>UIC led 36-27 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 138.5.</p><p>UIC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks in part to their 55% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Filip Skobalj was perfect from deep, going 5-for-5 on threes and 6-for-6 overall, finishing with 17 points. Tyem Freeman and Zaxton King also contributed 17 points, with Freeman adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>UIC's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, converting 22 of their 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 16/32, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 37%, making 6 of 16 attempts. UIC also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 13 free throws, an 86% success rate. The Flames limited them to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bradley Braves vs UIC Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Pioneers. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Pioneers at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO. Get ready to place your bets! In this Summit matchup, North Dakota State is favored bt -9.5 vs. Denver. The over/under for the game is 156.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Dakota State Be The Talk of Hamilton Gymnasium?</h3><h3>North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota State improved to 9-6 on the season with a 110-96 road win over Oral Roberts on Thursday, January 9th. The Bison, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>North Dakota State led 56-43 at halftime and scored 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 53. The game’s total points of 206 went well over the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 110 points with a 58.6% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 30 threes at a 50% clip, contributing to an impressive 72.4% effective field goal percentage. Their free-throw shooting was also strong, connecting on 27 of 31 attempts for 87.1%.</p> <p>Issac McBride led the way, scoring 44 points on 66.7% shooting, including 8 of 12 from three. Jacksen Moni added 29 points and 8 assists, shooting 75% from deep. Masen Miller contributed 22 points, hitting 5 threes, while Noah Feddersen was nearly perfect from the field, going 8 of 9 for 21 points.</p><p>North Dakota State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed their opponents to connect on 61% of their two-point attempts, going 19/31 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Dakota State's defense gave up 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 16 shots, good for 94%. The Bison allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Denver?</h3><p>Denver’s season continues to be a struggle, as their record dropped to 3-12 following a 95-70 loss to North Dakota on Thursday. The Pioneers were -1.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Denver trailed 51-36 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44.</p><p>Mier Panoam's 28-point performance on 12-of-16 shooting led Denver's offense, as he added 7 rebounds in 29 minutes. Amar Kuljuhovic contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 5 of 7 shots from the field.</p> <p>Denver shot 46.2% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, going 8-for-17, and hit 14 of 20 free throws (70%). The Pioneers recorded 13 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Denver's defense struggled, giving up 95 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Pioneers allowed 24 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver's opponents shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 threes. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p>

North Dakota State Bison vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

<p>Betting on today's Colonials and Mastodons game? Catch the action at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, as the Mastodons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Robert Morris.</p><h3>ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Robert Morris Colonials +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue Fort Wayne winning straight-up, we like Robert Morris at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Colonials Secure a Win at Fort Wayne?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 72-58 loss to Youngstown State on Wednesday. The Colonials, who were -1.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 35-21 at halftime, Robert Morris scored 37 points in the second half but couldn’t close the gap, as they also allowed 37 points. The game’s total of 130 points fell short of the 139-point over/under line.</p><p>In their last game, Robert Morris struggled offensively, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 34.5%. They hit only 3 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 13% from three-point range, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 37.9%.</p> <p>Juwan Maxey led the Colonials with 16 points, shooting 62.5% from the field. Kam Woods contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Nico Galette added 12 points and 4 assists. Robert Morris grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Robert Morris put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 72 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the other team to just 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Robert Morris allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 68% from the stripe. The Colonials gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Purdue Fort Wayne Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Purdue Fort Wayne fell to 4-4 on the season after a narrow 79-78 loss to Detroit on Thursday. The Mastodons went into the game as -7.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 33-31 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45 of their own. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 69.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 26 threes (23.1%).</p> <p>Legend Geeter led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% overall and from three (3/4). Orlando Lovejoy added 18 points and 9 assists, while Jalen Jackson contributed 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots and going 1/1 from deep.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 18/35.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mastodons gave up 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 for 76%. Purdue Fort Wayne allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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