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<p>Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Holy Cross as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</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 -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Loyola Maryland Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Loyola Maryland fell to 4-6 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to DePaul on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, the Greyhounds failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>DePaul jumped out to a 44-26 lead at halftime, and while Loyola Maryland scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p><p>NJ Benson and Jacob Theodosiou both scored 22 points in Loyola Maryland's recent game, with Theodosiou shooting 90% from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Benson added 17 rebounds and shot 71.4% overall.</p> <p>As a team, the Greyhounds shot 44.4% from the field, hitting 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%) and 11-of-20 from the free-throw line (55%). They finished with 15 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, posting an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>Despite Loyola Maryland's defense giving up 84 points, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5/24, a 20% success rate. However, their defense struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Maryland's opponent went 17/23, converting 73% of their attempts. The Greyhounds also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Crusaders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 6-5 on the season after a 78-70 road win over Siena on Friday, December 20th. The Crusaders entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-23 at halftime, Holy Cross exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game ended at 148, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks to hitting 15 of 29 threes at a 51.7% clip, while struggling inside the arc, shooting just 38.5% on twos.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 20 points. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats connecting on 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, the Crusaders allowed 57% shooting, as their opponents went 23/40 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. The Crusaders also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 66%.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Trojans and Skyhawks game? Catch the action at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, TN, as the Skyhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have UT Martin as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>LITTLE ROCK TROJANS VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks -1</p><p>This game will be played at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Not only will UT Martin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trojans Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Little Rock improved to 6-5 on the season with a 60-56 win over SIUE on Thursday, December 19th. Playing at home, the Trojans were favored by 3.5 points and managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-22 at halftime, the Trojans scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 116, falling short of the O/U line of 137.</p><p>Little Rock struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 19 attempts, but their two-point shooting was a mere 37.5% (15/40). At the free-throw line, they made only 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%.</p> <p>Ray'Sean Taylor led the Trojans with 18 points, despite shooting 30% overall and from three-point range (3/10). Mwani Wilkinson contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Johnathan Lawson added 12 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 1 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>The Little Rock Trojans put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponents to just 56 points. They limited the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field, with a 37% mark on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Trojans allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 6 free throws, shooting 54%.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Skyhawks improved to 2-8 on the season with a dominant 77-46 road win over Southern Indiana on Saturday, December 21st. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, UT Martin not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 123, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>UT Martin took control early, leading 52-15 at halftime. Although they allowed 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25, the Skyhawks’ strong start was enough to secure the win.</p><p>UT Martin's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.7%, thanks to hitting 18 of 38 from beyond the arc at a 47.4% clip.</p> <p>Tarence Guinyard led the way with 28 points, connecting on 7 of 10 threes, while Josue Grullon added 20 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. Guinyard also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.</p><p>UT Martin's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 28% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting, with the opposition making 15 of 38 attempts.</p> <p>The Skyhawks were even more effective against the three, allowing just 4 made threes on 28 attempts, a 14% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line only 8 times, where they made 4 free throws.</p>

Little Rock Trojans vs UT Martin Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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<p>Two teams heading in opposite directions will meet in Milwaukee tonight as the Nets (12-21) have dropped three straight and are 14-point underdogs to the Bucks (17-14), who have won three in a row and are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will tip-off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -14</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-95 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Nets?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 12-21 on the season after a 130-113 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 243, well over the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn led 33-26 after the 1st quarter but allowed 39 points in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Nets were down 94-91, but a 10-0 run by the Raptors put the game out of reach, as Toronto outscored Brooklyn 36-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their loss to the Raptors, the Nets shot 48.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, with 11 made in total. Cameron Johnson led the way with 24 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate, while D'Angelo Russell added 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% from the floor.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 17 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 25% from three, making 3 triples. Nic Claxton chipped in 16 points, with 6 coming in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Nets struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 130 points to the Raptors. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Brooklyn also gave up 36 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Overall, the Raptors shot 59% from the field, including 50% from three-point range, hitting 16 threes. The Nets sent Toronto to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 28 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 17-14 on the season with a 120-112 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Milwaukee, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the 8-point victory. The game’s total of 232 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 230.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 12-0 run was key in the win, as they extended their lead from 83-66 to 95-66. After trailing 91-88 going into the 4th quarter, the Bucks outscored the Pacers 32-21 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 13 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in the Bucks' win over the Pacers. Brook Lopez added 16 points, while Khris Middleton contributed 15 despite shooting 36.4% from the field.</p> <p>The Bucks shot 46.4% overall, hitting 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Gary Trent and Bobby Portis each scored 14 points, with Trent adding 8 points in the 1st quarter and 6 more in the 4th.</p><p>The Bucks tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points in the 3rd quarter and 21 in the 4th, helping them secure a win over the Pacers. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>Milwaukee limited Indiana to 13 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. The Pacers also went 19/30 from the free-throw line. The Bucks finished with 38 defensive rebounds and 10 steals.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Sun Devils? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PACN. The game will be played at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and the Sun Devils are favored to win at home against the Bearkats.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bearkats Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into their 7th game of the year, the Bearkats of Sam Houston State are currently 3-3. So far this season, all of their games have been played away from home. As Sam Houston State gets ready to face off against Arizona State, their ATS record stands at 3-3. Taking into account their performance in the team's previous five games, they have a 3-1 record vs. the spread.</p><p>After six games, Sam Houston State has an over/under record of 5-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 148.8 points per game so far. In the Bearkats' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 77 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-0.</p><p>The Sam Houston State offense is coming off a game where they scored 86 points against Grambling State. They posted a field goal percentage of 57.4% and connected on 10 threes. The team's top scorer is Davon Barnes, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.3, while Lamar Wilkerson also carries a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bearkats' defense is nationally ranked 134th, allowing 72.3 points per game. The Sam Houston State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 68 points and allowed Grambling State to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Will the Sun Devils Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Today's game against Sam Houston State will be played by Arizona State, who has a 3-2 record this season. In their previous five home games, including last year, Arizona State has a 1-4 record. Prior to today's game, Arizona State has a 1-4 ATS record. Over their last ten games, including the previous season, Arizona State has gone 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Arizona State comes in with an over/under record of 1-4-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 131.4 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Sun Devils' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 67 points per game.</p><p>Arizona State's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Vanderbilt. Overall, they hit 51.8% of their shots from the field and went 14/17 from the free-throw line. Alonzo Gaffney led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Jose Perez contributed 15 points for the Sun Devils.</p><p>So far this season, the Arizona State defense has been performing well, ranking 79th in the country at 67.2 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Arizona State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.6% this season.</p>

Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23