<p>Planning on watching today's Sharks and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 126.5 points, and Central Connecticut State is favored by -8.5 to win at home against LIU.</p><h3>LIU SHARKS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like LIU at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sharks Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>LIU improved to 5-11 on the season with a 70-60 win over Stonehill on Friday, January 10th. The Sharks were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>LIU turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring Stonehill 43-27 after trailing 33-27 at halftime. The total points for the game ended at 130, just under the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>In their last game, the LIU Sharks put up 70 points, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They excelled inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 4-for-16 (25%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 8 of 9 attempts (88.9%).</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 27 points on 12-of-18 shooting, though he missed 3 of his 4 three-point attempts. Louie Semona added 17 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep. Chas Stinson contributed 14 points and 4 assists, while Terell Strickland also had 13 points and 3 assists. The Sharks managed just 5 assists as a team and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>LIU Sharks held their opponent to 60 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Sharks gave up 6 threes on 26 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Blue Devils Chances at Home</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State’s season record dropped to 9-5 after a 62-57 home loss to Wagner on Friday, January 10th. The Blue Devils, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Central Connecticut State led 33-32 at halftime but managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points reached 119, just over the 118.5 O/U line.</p><p>Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. They hit only 29.2% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 57.1% of their attempts, hitting 12 of 21.</p> <p>Ja’Kair Sanchez was a bright spot, scoring 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting and grabbing 7 rebounds in 23 minutes. Zaire Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Davonte Sweatman contributed 14 points, making 2 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's defense held their opponent to just 62 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 27, with the other team making 12 for 44%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State gave up 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 12 for 57%. The Blue Devils allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Zips versus the Bonnies? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138 points, with the Bonnies being the favored team playing at home against the Zips.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Zips Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Akron, who currently has a record of 8-3, won their most recent game against Gardner-Webb by a score of 94-90. So far this season, all of the Zips' games have been played on the road. As of now, Akron holds a 4-5 record against the spread for the season, including today's game. When playing away, Akron is 2-3 vs. the spread this season and 3-6-1 in their previous ten road games.</p><p>Akron comes in with an over/under record of 5-4-0 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 143.7 points per game so far. The Zips have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>Akron's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Gardner-Webb, finishing the game with a total of 94 points. Their season average is now 78.3 points per game. Offensively, the Zips hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 114th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 135th in terms of percentage and 38th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the Akron defense has been performing well, ranking 72nd in the country at 66.8 points allowed per contest. Akron's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Gardner-Webb offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 90 points.</p><h3>Can the Bonnies Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>After playing 11 games, St. Bonaventure has a record of 8-3. The Bonnies are 2-0 on the road and 6-3 overall. St. Bonaventure's ATS record heading into today's game is 6-5. In their last five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, St. Bonaventure's games have averaged 140 points per game with the average over/under line being 138 points. The Bonnies' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 138 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, St. Bonaventure offense put up 90 points against Binghamton. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 55.2% and made 10 threes. The team's top scorer is Mika Adams-Woods, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.2, while Chad Venning also carries a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Bonnies' defense holds the 41st rank in the nation, allowing 64.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.3 threes per game vs. Akron. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.5%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hockey Club and Jets. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Jets picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Hockey Club (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Hockey Club Win in Winnipeg?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 21-19-7 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p>

<p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it up with 0:01 left in the second period. The Golden Knights took the lead in the third, but Utah evened it up at 3-3 before Vegas scored the game-winner in OT.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club managed 3 goals on 19 shots in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Ian Cole netted his first goal of the season, while Logan Cooley added his second. Alexander Kerfoot scored his second goal of the year, tying the game 3-3 in the third period.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the final 3 goals in their last game, including the game-winner in OT. They had a 2-0 lead and allowed Vegas to score at 19:59 in the 2nd period, 5:37 in the 3rd, and 2:15 into OT. Goalie Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage, while the defense recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will the Jets Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 32-14-3 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game’s 11 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period before seven different players scored for the Jets. They took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period and added two empty-net goals to secure the win.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense erupted for 7 goals in their last game, with each goal coming from a different player. The Jets took 34 shots on goal and added two empty-netters in the final minutes. Alex Iafallo's 4th-period goal was his first of the season, while Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter with 2:45 left.</p> <p>Vladislav Namestnikov scored his 3rd goal of the year, and later picked up his 7th assist on Ehlers' empty-netter. Mark Scheifele added his 8th goal and 10th assist, while Josh Morrissey recorded two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets allowed the first two goals of the game and another at the 6:51 mark of the 3rd period, which tied the score at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Flyers? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Dayton is favored by -5.5 vs. Saint Joseph's in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dayton Flyers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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>Will the Hawks Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Joseph's improved to 12-7 on the season with a 78-61 road win over Davidson on Tuesday. The Hawks entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 43-27 at halftime, and maintained their lead by scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, with 17 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 25 points, while Xzayvier Brown added 20 points and 6 assists. Erik Reynolds II contributed 17 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p><p>Saint Joseph's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the opponent shot 50%, hitting 22 of 44. From beyond the arc, they were limited to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, shooting 20%. They also went 5/6 from the free-throw line, shooting 83%. Saint Joseph's gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flyers improved to 12-6 this season with an 82-62 road win over Duquesne on Tuesday. Dayton entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>Dayton took control early, leading 44-25 at halftime. They scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>Dayton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 58.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks in part to their 56.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Enoch Cheeks led the way with 23 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Javon Bennett added 16 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep. The Flyers dished out 25 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds to help keep possessions alive.</p><p>Dayton's defense held their opponent to 62 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dayton's defense gave up 10 threes on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. Dayton also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 10, shooting 52%.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Miners and Spartans. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Spartans at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV. Get ready to place your bets! UTEP is favored by -5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 136 points.</p><h3>UTEP MINERS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +5</p><p>This game will be played at Lee's Family Forum at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UTEP Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTEP pulled off a 79-76 road win over UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, November 20th. The Miners entered the game as +5 point underdogs and not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UTEP led 37-32 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>UTEP's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 49.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, thanks in large part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Devon Barnes led the way with 23 points, while Kenny Pohto and Otis Frazier III each added 21 points, with Pohto also grabbing 10 rebounds. Jason Fontenet II contributed 20 points, and Stephan Swenson added 17 points and 6 assists, hitting 50% of his 3-point attempts.</p><p>UTEP's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Miners allowed 18 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 64% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTEP's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 for 79%. UTEP also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will San Jose State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State fell 82-68 to USC on Wednesday, November 20th. This was an away game for the Spartans, who entered as +16.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-35 at halftime, San Jose State scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>In their last game, San Jose State put up 68 points, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in large part to hitting 47.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, shooting just 38.5% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Josh Uduje was perfect from three, hitting all 5 of his attempts, finishing with 25 points on 8 of 12 shooting. Terrance Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo each added 20 points, with Agbo hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. The Spartans dished out 18 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 57% shooting. The Spartans allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 34 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 45%, making 10 of 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 9 times, where they converted 8 free throws for 88%.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Mocs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Samford.</p><h3>SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Not only will Chattanooga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Samford Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Samford dropped to 13-4 on the season after a 65-60 home loss to East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Samford allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 125 fell well short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Samford struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 39% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, with a 35% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 20 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 9 attempts, shooting 77.8%.</p> <p>Quimari Peterson led the way with 19 points and 5 assists, shooting 3 of 7 from deep. Jaden Seymour added 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 33.3% from the floor. Rylan Jones was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 12 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Samford's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (16/41) and three-point attempts to 35% (7/20).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Samford's opponent shot 77%, making 7 of 9 attempts. Samford gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Chattanooga Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga improved to 10-7 on the season with a 75-71 road win over Furman on Saturday. The Mocs entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but came away with the win and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Chattanooga turned things around in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding Furman to 37. The combined points for the game narrowly went over the 145.5-point line.</p><p>In their latest game, Chattanooga put up 75 points, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a 48.7% mark on two-pointers and 30.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 13 threes.</p> <p>The Mocs excelled at the free-throw line, connecting on 25 of 28 attempts for 89.3%. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. PJay Smith Jr. led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 overall and 4 of 11 from three. Frank Champion, Honor Huff, and Trey Bonham each added 16 points, with Nick Anderson contributing 15 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 12 baskets on 28 attempts, which is 42% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense saw the other team hit 10 threes on 23 attempts, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. The Mocs allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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