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<p>Looking to win big? The Jaguars and Lions face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Marymount as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Jaguars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Even though we have Loyola Marymount winning straight-up, we like Southern at +7.5.</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>Will the Jaguars Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Jaguars fell to 2-5 on the season after a 74-61 road loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday. Southern was a +23 underdog but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 135, under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Southern trailed 42-33 at halftime and scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. Though they didn’t get the win, the Jaguars’ ability to cover the spread could be seen as a positive takeaway.</p><p>Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit only 55.6% of their free throws.</p> <p>Jaylen Murray was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. Derrick Tezeno also impressed, shooting 83.3% from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Southern's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 42% shooting, with the other team hitting 12 of 28 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern's opponents connected on 10 of 25 attempts, good for 40%. The Jaguars also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 69%. Southern gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Loyola Marymount Win at Home?</h3><p>Loyola Marymount improved to 5-4 on the season with a 60-58 win over UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday. The Lions were -2 point favorites going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> <p>LMU led 33-30 at halftime and edged out the Gauchos in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a strong 58.3% shooting on two-pointers, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.3% on 5 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>The Lions managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 4 free throw attempts, making 3 of them. Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Stephan Swenson each scored 15 points, with Swenson hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Kenny Pohto added 12 points and 8 rebounds, while Jason Fontenet II also chipped in 12 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Loyola Marymount's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 55 attempts. The Lions struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponent hit 58% of their attempts, going 21/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Marymount held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 19 attempts. The Lions also sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 4 times, where they converted 3 of those attempts. On the boards, Loyola Marymount gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Flashes and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Alabama as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Crimson Tide.</li><li>Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Kent State at +20.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-57 home win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Golden Flashes, who entered the game as 18-point favorites, covered the spread, while the combined 139 points went over the 127.5-point total.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-24 at halftime, Kent State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 to Mercyhurst.</p><p>Kent State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-20 from beyond the arc, shooting 35% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Golden Flashes connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19-for-24.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, Kent State grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, while Jeff Planutis added 16. Cli'Ron Hornbeak, Marquis Barnett, and Jalen Sullinger each contributed 15 points, with Sullinger hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Kent State's defense giving up 57 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field, with 28 made field goals on 59 attempts. The Golden Flashes struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 39 attempts, good for 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kent State's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate. Kent State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 9-2 on the season with a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -26, the Crimson Tide didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>After trailing 38-35 at halftime, Alabama’s offense exploded for 62 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 52 points to North Dakota.</p><p>Alabama put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 75.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, hitting 8 threes at a 44.4% clip. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each added 23 points, with Nelson grabbing 10 rebounds. Alabama also pulled down 16 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists.</p><p>Alabama's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents hit 17 threes on 41 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/8 from the free-throw line.</p>

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Rangers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 20-11-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov netting two goals, bringing his total to three this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>After Orlov's first-period goal, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second, with Necas and Orlov finding the net. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough start, giving up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-15-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders responded, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th goal on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist, and Adam Fox now has 9 assists after helping on Panarin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong 3rd period performance from their last game, where they held the Islanders scoreless. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Horned Frogs face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs are hosting the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and TCU is favored by -10.5 against Montana State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like Montana State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Montana State as Away Dogs</h3><p>Montana State dropped to 4-7 on the season following an 83-80 road loss to UC Riverside on Wednesday. The Bobcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 143.5.</p> <p>Montana State led 53-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The Bobcats will need to address their second-half performance moving forward.</p><p>Brandon Walker's efficient 31-point performance on 14-of-20 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep, led Montana State to an 80-point outing in their latest game. Barrington Hargress chipped in 22 points and dished out 10 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo added 20 points, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bobcats shot 48.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts (10-of-26) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 2-of-5. Montana State also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and recorded 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Montana State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed the opposing team to hit 61% of their shots inside the arc, going 25/41.</p> <p>From three-point range, Montana State's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 90%. Montana State also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Horned Frogs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>TCU improved to 6-4 on the season with a 58-49 win over South Alabama on Monday. The Horned Frogs were favored by 12.5 points heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 107 points fell well short of the over/under line of 136.5.</p> <p>TCU led 30-28 at halftime and held South Alabama to just 21 points in the second half while scoring 28 of their own.</p><p>TCU's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 38.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 19.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range. The Horned Frogs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>TCU's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 38% shooting. They did most of their damage from two-point range, where the other team shot 55%, hitting 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, TCU limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate. The Horned Frogs also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 64%.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -28.5 vs. Central Arkansas.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Arkansas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Central Arkansas picked up a 73-71 win over The Citadel on Monday, improving to 2-8 on the season. The Bears were -4.5 favorites at home, but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s combined points of 144 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Central Arkansas led 47-42 at halftime but managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29 points to The Citadel.</p><p>Central Arkansas managed to put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a 31.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 shots, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Paxton Davidson led the way, hitting 7 threes on 12 attempts, finishing with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Layne Taylor added 21 points, while Elias Cato contributed 19 points and 5 boards. Colby McAllister also chipped in 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Central Arkansas held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (16/35). From beyond the arc, they allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/13, hitting 84% of their attempts. Central Arkansas also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Win at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sooners improved to 11-0 this season with a narrow 87-86 win over Michigan on Wednesday. Oklahoma, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their strong 2nd half was key to pulling off the win and staying unbeaten.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They hit 48% from three, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the line, making 21 of 24 free throws (87.5%). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.9%.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 10 of 12 shots. Oklahoma finished with 9 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Sooners allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

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<p>It's a NL West matchup tonight at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, as the Giants take on the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are the favorite in this one, with a money line of -220. The Giants are the underdog, with a money line of +181.</p>

<p>Keaton Winn will be on the mound for the Giants, while James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over slightly favored at -111.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +181</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Monday, April 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is coming off a 13-4 loss to the Padres, where they were +133 underdogs. The Giants were down 5-0 after the first inning and 9-0 after three. Thairo Estrada hit a home run, and LaMonte Wade Jr. and Patrick Bailey each had two hits.</p>

<p>Daulton Jefferies got the start and went two innings, giving up five earned runs. He gave up nine hits and two home runs. The Giants' bullpen gave up just three earned runs in seven innings of work.</p><p>Getting the start for the Giants today is Keaton Winn, who is coming off a season in which he made five starts and nine appearances. For the year, Winn went 1-3 with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.04. He allowed a total of six home runs and finished the season with two quality starts. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the year was 4.4, and he averaged 7.44 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Our player projections have Wilmer Flores as the Giants' top offensive performer in today's game. He is not only projected to have the 2nd most hits on the team, but his total is 15th best in the league today. Flores is also our favorite to hit a home run for the Giants, with his odds coming in at 6th best in the league. Jorge Soler is 3rd on the team in terms of total hits, and his home run projection is 10th overall in today's games.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers were able to hold off the Cardinals in a 5-4 win. Los Angeles was the favorite in the game, and they got off to a slow start, with the game tied at 2-2 heading into the 6th inning. The Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th, which ended up being the difference.</p>

<p>Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy each had two hits and a home run for the Dodgers. Nabil Crismatt got the win, and Daniel Hudson picked up the save. Steven Matz got the start for the Cardinals, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.</p><p>James Paxton is coming off a season in which he made 19 starts and went 7-5. His ERA for the season was 4.50, and he finished the year with a WHIP of 1.31. Opponents hit .247 off Paxton, and his FIP for the season was 4.68. Paxton finished the year with eight quality starts and allowed a total of 18 home runs. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 3.1.</p><p>When looking at the Dodgers' player projections for today, Shohei Ohtani has the highest home run projection on the team and is 8th in the league. His total hits projection is 2nd on the team. Max Muncy has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 15th in the league. Freddie Freeman has the highest total hits projection on the team, but his odds to hit a home run are 4th on the team and 17th in the league.</p>

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