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<p>Planning on watching today's Wolfpack and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -2 vs. North Carolina State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -2</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wolfpack Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina State has been a much better team at home than on the road this season. They have gone 9-2 at home compared to just 4-3 on the road. As an underdog, they have gone just 1-4 compared to 12-1 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Wolfpack have gone 4-6. In their most recent game, they lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 84-78.</p><p>Against the spread, North Carolina State has an overall record of 8-10 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wolfpack are just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina State's over/under record this season is 11-6-1, and today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.4). So far, 10 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>The North Carolina State offense is coming off a game where they scored 78 points against Virginia Tech. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.3% and connected on 6 threes. DJ Horne is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.8. Meanwhile, D.J. Burns also brings a PPG average of 12.1 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Wolfpack's defense is positioned 105th in the country, permitting 69.6 points per game. North Carolina State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Virginia Tech offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 84 points.</p><h3>Can Syracuse Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>At home this season, Syracuse has gone 10-2, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 home games. Overall, the Orange are 13-6, and they are 4-4 in ACC play. They have gone 11-1 when favored, and they are favored by two points in this game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Syracuse lost to Florida State by a score of 85-69. So far, they have a record of 2-5 when they are the underdog. This season, the Orange have an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per game at home, compared to -3.6 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Syracuse is just 6-6 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 5-7. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Orange are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Syracuse has an over/under record of 9-10 this season and the average scoring total in their games is 147.7 points. Today's over/under line of 149.5 is very close to their season average OU line of 150.7. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Syracuse offense is coming off a game where they scored 69 points against Florida State. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.4% and connected on 1 three. On the offensive front, the Orange have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 245th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 296th in terms of percentage and 249th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Orange's defense holds the 172nd rank in the nation, allowing 72.4 points per game. Syracuse's three-point defense is currently 122nd in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.7% of their shots vs. Syracuse.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Governors and Bobcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Ohio is favored by -13.5 at home against Austin Peay.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Austin Peay Governors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Ohio winning straight-up, we like Austin Peay at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Austin Peay Stun the Crowd at Convocation Center (OH)?</h3><h3>Austin Peay Governors Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Governors dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 65-60 home loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday. Austin Peay entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 125 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 36-25 at halftime, the Governors showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the Salukis 35-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Austin Peay's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 60 points on 39.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a 28.6% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Sai Witt led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 47.1% from the field. Ali Dibba added 18 points, shooting 53.8%, while Kennard Davis Jr. contributed 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 65 points, Austin Peay's defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, as they went 19/48 overall. The Governors allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 48% inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Austin Peay's defense limited their opponent to 6/21 shooting, or 28%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 16 for 66%. The Governors gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Bobcats Chances at Home</h3><p>Ohio's season record dropped to 4-6 after a 79-70 road loss to Marshall on Saturday. The Bobcats were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Ohio trailed 41-33 at halftime and couldn't make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 38.</p><p>Ohio's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 30% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 11 attempts, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds while dishing out 17 assists.</p> <p>Mikal Dawson led the way, scoring 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. AJ Brown added 22 points, and AJ Clayton contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-6 threes. Obinna Anochili-Killen pulled down 10 rebounds, and Jalen Speer chipped in 12 points.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to connect on 21 of 36 two-point attempts, a 58% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's opponents hit 8 of 19 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 13, or 68%. Ohio limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

An enormous college basketball card is on tap for Saturday January 2. A lot of teams are getting back at it after the holiday break and tons of important conference games will take place on a great sports day that includes four more bowl games.

It is hard to narrow down just one game to examine, but with the start time on this article, we’ll have to pick something late. How about we head to Eugene, where the Oregon Ducks host the Stanford Cardinal. Oregon is favored by five points with a total of 141 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>.

This late-night tip will be on ESPNU, so you’ll be able to watch this one with a couple cold brews as you put together the remaining bets on your NFL Week 17 card.

We’ll handicap both sides and find a play for this #Pac12AfterDark matchup.
<h3><strong><u>Stanford Cardinal</u></strong></h3>
Most of the market sits 5.5 on this game and it may very well be there at BOL by the time you get to reading this. The Cardinal haven’t played since December 21, which could have something to do with the line move on the Oregon side of things. Stanford is 1-0 in conference play thus far with a three-point win over Arizona in a game that finished 78-75 despite only being played to 69 possessions.

Stanford has been a feast-or-famine defense on the young season. In wins over Alabama, NC A&amp;T, and Bakersfield, Stanford has held the opposition to .775, .628, and .705 points per possession, respectively. They’ve also allowed 1.111, 1.015, and 1.084 PPP in three of their games, but happened to win two of them. The worst defensive performance of the season came against Indiana back on December 2.

The other loss came to North Carolina in what is tied for Stanford’s second-worst offensive performance of the season. In a lot of ways, we could say that the margin for error for Stanford is very small. They’re a decent offensive team, but a strong defensive team. If the defense falters, the onus falls on the offense and that isn’t the place that this team wants to be.

Timing has been everything for Stanford. In their three worst games from a turnover percentage standpoint, they still won. They’ve also lost two of their better games in terms of taking care of the basketball. It’s just really challenging to know what to expect on a day-to-day basis.

Opponents are only shooting 42.3% on two-point shots against the Cardinal, which is pretty reliable over a seven-game sample size, but even that seems ripe for a little bit of regression.
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<h3><strong><u>Oregon</u></strong><strong><u> Ducks</u></strong></h3>
Evaluating the body of work for the Ducks is a bit of a challenge. After allowing 1.169 points per possession to Missouri in the opener, every other opponent has been held below 1 PPP. There also haven’t been many good offensive teams in that mix. Seton Hall was the closest with .999, but the Pirates needed to go 14-of-24 from 3 for that to happen.

San Francisco is a quality offensive team, but the Dons were 8-of-35 from deep against the Ducks and that left them with a season-low 64 points. Oregon really hasn’t been tested much lately. In fact, if we go by Bart Torvik’s current T-Rank ratings, Stanford will go down as the best team that Oregon has faced this season.

Many would say Mizzou and they’d likely be right, but the Ducks have been able to pad their numbers against some lesser competition recently. That’s not to say that this is a fraudulent team by any means. It’s simply to say that maybe they aren’t a top-15 offense in adjusted efficiency. They certainly could be, and they were actually a top-five team last season, but the Ducks haven’t faced many stiff tests.

What we do know is that Dana Altman’s team projects to be very strong on the glass and solid on the defensive end. To this point, the Ducks are playing a lot faster than last season. They were in the bottom 50 in tempo last year and all eight of their games have been played to at least 70 possessions this season.

Given how they’ve dominated from a points per possession standpoint, each additional possession creates an advantage and the ability to get some margin. The Ducks have done that well for the most part this season.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
By the looks of things, points could be at a premium here. Oregon has not shot the ball well from distance and Stanford has held opponents to a 42.3% mark on two-pointers. On the other hand, Stanford hasn’t seen many teams as efficient offensively as Oregon.

There are two other unfortunate matchup disadvantages for Stanford here. Oregon forces more turnovers and takes better care of the basketball. With their efficiency metrics to this point, an Oregon team with additional chances will be problematic for Stanford. The Ducks aren’t a great free throw team at 69.3% and that could come into play with this game in the fouling range. It could also drive up the total of an otherwise lower-scoring expectation.

So Oregon will have to be the play here. It’ll likely be 5.5 by the time you see it because it’s -5 and -115 at BetOnline, which is still okay. If it hits 6.5 or 7, you’ll have to stay away.
<h4><strong>Pick: Oregon -5</strong></h4>
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<strong><u>Colorado</u></strong><strong><u> Rockies</u></strong>

The 2018 Rockies did something they had never done before. They had great results on the road. For the first time in franchise history, the Rockies won more than 41 games away from Coors Field. During the regular season, they won 44. They also won a very important one at Wrigley Field in the Wild Card Game to advance to the NLDS.

It is crazy to think that 44 road wins for a team would be an all-time franchise record, but the Coors Field Effect is very real on the MLB highway. Of course, this isn’t all a heartwarming tale, because the Rockies were actually -6 in run differential in those road games, so they played more like a 40-41 team.

Of course the Colorado offense was a lot better at home with 445 runs scored, compared to 335 on the road. They also allowed 404 runs at home compared to 341 on the road. The Rockies actually scored 488 runs at home in 2017 and 508 in 2016. They only scored 449 at home in 2015 and went 68-94.

That’s one of many reasons why I have concerns about this team. Winning with pitching is not easy at Coors Field, but that’s what the Rockies did and they even carried it over to the road, where their offensive numbers were on par with the last two seasons.

The Rockies were 26-15 in one-run games, so you’ll want to watch for some regression with that. Colorado also bludgeoned teams late in the year. In going 9-2 to end the year, the Rockies won by four twice, two twice, nine, seven, 14, three, and 12 runs. That’ll add a little flavor to the Pythagorean Win-Loss at the end of the season.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

The market will be lined up to fade Kyle Freeland. Right or wrong, it will happen. Freeland posted a 2.85 ERA with a 3.67 FIP and a 4.22 xFIP. He had an 82.8 percent LOB%. Of the 27 individual qualified pitching seasons since 2015 with at least an 80 percent LOB%, Freeland’s was only the fifth with a K/9 under 8.00. Only nine pitchers had a BB/9 of 3.00 or higher in that span as well.

In other words, we typically talk about elite pitchers able to post high LOB% marks and they typically have high K rates and low walk rates. Freeland doesn’t really fit that mold. That being said, he is a contact management guy, as he ranked 19th in average exit velocity and 11th in average fly ball/line drive exit velo. I’ve talked about that a lot, but those types of marks provide sustainability because hitters simply aren’t making hurtful levels of contact often enough.

Truthfully, I’m not sure we’ll see a lot of value to fade the Rockies. I think a lot of people will be doing that. German Marquez finished the year with a 3.77 ERA, a 3.40 FIP, and a 3.10 xFIP. A .67 run difference between ERA and xFIP would usually excite people, but Marquez had a 4.81 ERA over his first 103 innings and a 2.61 over his last 93 innings. I think people will be skeptical.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

I will take a wait-and-see approach to the Rockies. I think Bud Black and the front office have figured some things out about Coors Field. I also think that the Rockies offense, outside of Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story, is very pedestrian and there could be value going against them at home. Again, the Rockies had much lower offensive numbers at home than the previous two seasons and both Arenado and Story stayed healthy.

The idea of the Rockies being 86-68-9 to the under is quite amazing. I wonder if and how much the oddsmakers can actually adjust. You still have to respect Coors Field and what it does. Rockies totals at home averaged 10.8 runs and were 48-32-2 to the under per the KillerSports database. Totals averaged 11.4 runs in 2017 and were 47-32-2 to the under. They adjusted down quite a bit last season and the under was still extremely profitable.

I just can’t see myself investing in a lot of overs with this team. The lineup is very top-heavy and the rotation has some red flags. Also, the bullpen is not particularly good.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Tyler Anderson – </strong>Freeland and Marquez will grab all of the headlines. Jon Gray will take money in the markets as a guy with a 5.12 ERA and a 3.47 xFIP. Tyler Anderson types are who I want to evaluate. Anderson had a 4.55 ERA with a 4.57 FIP and a 4.21 xFIP in 176 innings. For whatever reason, Anderson went from a 50.9 percent GB% in 2016 to a 43.7 percent in 2017 and a 36.7 percent in 2018. This is trending in the wrong direction for this park factor and this defense. The Rockies are great on the infield and bad in the outfield.

Anderson actually held opposing batters to a .305 wOBA in the first half, but then got lit up in August to the tune of a .476 wOBA. He had three good months, one okay month, and two bad months. His cutter is a decent pitch and he handles righties better than lefties, which is rare, especially given the pitching environment. His GB% fell from 38.2 percent to 34.2 percent in the second half. With Freeland and Marquez on the right track, I can’t help but wonder if Anderson was Bud Black’s next pet project. I’m going to watch the batted ball data closely here.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearkats and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. Get ready to place your bets! Sam Houston State is favored by -1 in this Conference USA conference contest against New Mexico State. The game's over/under currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies +1</p><p>This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Win on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, Sam Houston State has played 26 games and currently has a record of 15-11. When playing on the road, the Bearkats are 5-9, while they are 9-2 at home. As of today's game, Sam Houston State's record against the spread this season is 13-12. On the road, the Bearkats are 7-7 vs. the spread, while at home they are 6-5.</p><p>So far, Sam Houston State's games have averaged 142.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 141.2 points. The Bearkats' last five games have culminated with an average of 142 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Sam Houston State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 83 points against Liberty. This output exceeded their season average of 71.6 points per game. On the offensive front, the Bearkats have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 349th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 221st in terms of percentage and 192nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Sam Houston State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.9 points per game. Sam Houston State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Liberty offense to knock down 54% of their shots on their way to putting up 73 points.</p><h3>Does New Mexico State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>New Mexico State has played 26 games this season and currently have a record of 11-15. In their last ten home games, which includes games from last year, they have a record of 8-2. As of now, New Mexico State holds an ATS record below .500 at 9-12-1. In their previous five games, they have a 1-3-1 record vs. the spread.</p><p>New Mexico State's games have, on average, featured 141.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 11-11-0. Their average over/under line is currently 140.9 points so far. When assessing the Aggies' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 132 points per game.</p><p>The New Mexico State offense is coming off a game where they scored 58 points against Western Kentucky. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.7% and connected on 7 threes. Jaden Harris led the team in scoring, putting up 13 points. Additionally, Femi Odukale contributed 13 points for the Aggies.</p><p>At this time, the Aggies' defense is positioned 167th in the country, permitting 71.8 points per game. New Mexico State's three-point defense is currently 127th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.5% of their shots vs. New Mexico State.</p>

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