<p>Looking to win big? The Pilots and Cougars face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars are hosting the game at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with Washington State being favored by -16.5 over Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Portland at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Portland Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Portland Pilots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland improved to 4-13 on the season with an 84-81 win over Pacific on Thursday. The Pilots were favored by four points going into the game, but while they came away with the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 165, going over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Portland trailed 40-35 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Pacific 38-33 to secure the win. The Pilots’ defense stepped up after the break, allowing them to edge out the Tigers in this high-scoring affair.</p><p>In their last game, the Pilots put up 84 points, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 54.5% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 21-of-25, good for 84%.</p> <p>Portland grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Elias Ralph led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 3-of-6 from three. Bol Dengdit added 21 points and 13 boards, hitting 72.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Portland's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points on 45% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective inside, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts (18/33).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland's defense held the other team to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Pilots also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 84%. Portland gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Cougars?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State improved to 14-5 on the season with a 65-61 win over San Diego on Thursday. The Cougars were -12.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-25 at halftime, Washington State scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 126, well under the O/U line of 153.5.</p><p>Washington State put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range (7/23). Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, and they hit 54.5% of their two-point attempts (12/22). At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.9%, making 20 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Calmese led the way with 27 points and 4 assists, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from deep (3/8). Santiago Trouet added 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Dane Erikstrup contributed 12 points and 10 boards, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% clip.</p><p>Washington State's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 36% shooting from the field, with the opponent making 22 of their 61 attempts. Inside the arc, Washington State limited them to 40% shooting, as they hit 16 of 40 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent shot 28%, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 11 for 18, shooting 61%. Washington State gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Portland Pilots vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Bulldogs and Keydets are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Keydets will host the game at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Citadel is favored by -1 in this Southern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 136.5 points.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS VMI KEYDETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets +1</p><p>This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Keydets.</li><li>Not only will VMI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is It the Bulldogs Game to Lose on the Road?</h3><h3>Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs dropped to 1-11 on the season after a 70-57 loss to UNCG on Wednesday. Citadel, who were +16.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the loss.</p> 

<p>Citadel trailed 34-29 at halftime and were outscored 36-28 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>In their recent game, the Citadel Bulldogs managed just 57 points, shooting 41.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 53.3% of their attempts.</p> <p>Brody Fox led the way with 21 points, while Donovan Atwell added 19, connecting on 5 of 9 threes. Joryam Saizonou contributed 16 points and dished out 10 assists, and Demetrius Davis grabbed 9 rebounds to go with his 14 points.</p><p>Despite the Citadel Bulldogs' defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 70 points. The Bulldogs allowed 43% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 21 of 48 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs gave up 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 for 84%.</p><h3>Are VMI Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>VMI improved to 3-11 on the season with a 66-50 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Keydets were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 116 fell well short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>VMI led 29-28 at halftime but took control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Catamounts 37-22 to seal the win.</p><p>VMI's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.3% overall and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, and they connected on only 38.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Despite their shooting woes, the Keydets excelled at the free-throw line, making 20 of 21 attempts for a 95.2% success rate. Four players shared the team-high with 14 points, including Augustinas Kiudulas, Tan Yildizoglu, Rickey Bradley Jr., and Bernard Pelote.</p><p>VMI's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 8 of 21 attempts for 38%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, VMI allowed 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% success rate. They sent the opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 20 for 95%. VMI also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Fightin' Blue Hens versus the Dukes? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -4.5 vs. Delaware.</p><h3>DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</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>Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Fightin' Blue Hens?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware improved to 5-3 on the season with a 93-80 home win over Delaware State on Tuesday. The Blue Hens were -13 favorites going into the game, and the final margin resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>Delaware led 42-27 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51 of their own. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 150.</p><p>Delaware's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 57.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, thanks in large part to their 17 made threes on 54.8% shooting from deep.</p> <p>They dished out 24 assists, but only grabbed 2 offensive rebounds. Cavan Reilly was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and scoring 20 points, while Robert Smith led the team with 22 points.</p><p>Delaware struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 52 attempts.</p> <p>The Fightin' Blue Hens gave up 17 threes, with the opposing team shooting 54% from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they hit 16 free throws.</p><h3>Will Duquesne Win at Home?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duquesne's season struggles continued with a 62-59 home loss to Saint Peter's on Tuesday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Dukes were -5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 28-26 at halftime, Duquesne allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, leading to another close defeat.</p><p>Duquesne struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 59 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, with 36.4% shooting on two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Dukes hit 14 free throws at a 63.6% rate and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jahsean Corbett led the team with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Halil Barre contributed 13 points and 8 boards in 19 minutes of action.</p><p>Duquesne's defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposition hitting only 12 of 33 attempts, also at 36%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% clip. They sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 63%. Duquesne also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are the -2.5 point favorites over the Buffalo Bulls. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, and ESNU will be covering the action. The Eagles are looking to defend their home turf and improve on their 5-5 record this season, while Buffalo is 6-4. The over/under line is currently set at 54 points.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rynearson Stadium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning this one by a score of 30 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 54 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buffalo Bulls Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Buffalo enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record, ranked 118th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible but only a 3% chance of winning the Mid-American. The Bulls are 1-3 on the road and 2-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Buffalo’s ATS record is 3-4, with a -4 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 ATS as the favorite and 1-3 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54 points. Buffalo’s games have averaged 57.8 points, with an average over/under line of 47.7 points. Their over/under record stands at 5-2.</p><p>Buffalo’s offense has been centered around their run game, averaging 160.8 rushing yards per game on 37.5 attempts. Al-Jay Henderson leads the team with 688 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and a 5-yard per carry average. The Bulls are scoring 26.9 points per game, placing them 58th nationally, and they are ranked 112th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback C.J. Ogbonna has thrown for 1,791 yards, with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 86. Buffalo ranks 111th in passing yards per game. Victor Snow leads the receivers with 498 yards and four touchdowns. The Bulls have struggled on third downs, converting just 30.9% of their attempts.</p><p>Buffalo's defense has struggled this season, allowing 30.9 points per game. In their recent game against Ball State, they gave up 48 points and 520 total yards, including 327 passing yards and four touchdowns, though they did manage one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 262.6 passing yards per game against Buffalo, completing 63% of their passes. The Bulls have also allowed 158.2 rushing yards per game this season.</p><h3>Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Win At Home Over The Buffalo Bulls?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, hoping to secure bowl eligibility against Buffalo. They’ve gone 2-3 on the road and 1-2 at home this season. Our projections give them a 73.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but they have no shot at winning the Mid-American title.</p> <p></p><p>The Eagles have been favored in just three of their ten games, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is a razor-thin +0.1 points per game, and they’ve posted a 5-3 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Eastern Michigan’s over/under record stands at 4-4, with their games averaging 54.5 points. This week’s line is set at 54, compared to their average over/under line of 50.3 points.</p><p>Eastern Michigan’s offense is averaging 27.3 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 55th in the nation. They are ranked 111th in our offensive power rankings. The Eagles have been active in the passing game, ranking 23rd in passing attempts per game, and they are 30th in completions, averaging 21.5 per game. Their passing attack generates 236.6 yards per game, placing them 55th nationally, and their third-down conversion rate is 40.4%.</p> <p>Cole Snyder leads Eastern Michigan’s passing game with 2,242 yards and a 60.1% completion rate. He has thrown 12 touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 83. On the ground, the Eagles are 16th in rushing attempts per game, averaging 145.2 yards. Delbert Mimms III has rushed for 629 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Oran Singleton leads the receivers with 627 yards and two touchdowns on 62 catches.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense has allowed 27.2 points per game this season, including 35 points in their recent 35-10 loss to Ohio. They gave up 434 total yards, with 277 passing yards but managed to avoid allowing a passing touchdown while forcing one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 166.9 rushing yards per game against Eastern Michigan, and 226.5 passing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 62.6% of their passes and hold a passer rating of 102.6 against the Eagles.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Capitals face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Capitals should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>The Capitals should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the San Jose Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>After a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks are now 9-13-5. San Jose held a 1-0 lead at one point, but Vancouver scored with just 26 seconds left in the game to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the loss kept them from covering.</p><p>San Jose managed 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund scored his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm added his 2nd. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm opened their account at 17:23 in the second period.</p> <p>Granlund's goal came at 18:43 in the third period, tying the game 2-2. Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund picked up assists on Granlund’s goal, bringing their season totals to 5 and 7 assists, respectively. The Sharks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes brought their record to 17-6-1 this season. The Capitals took the lead in the first period but allowed four unanswered goals, including an empty-netter late in the third.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period.</p><p>In their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals registered 21 shots on goal and found the net twice, both in the first period. Alex Ovechkin scored his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist on Duhaime's goal. The Capitals struggled with 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Washington's defense gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after the Capitals took a 2-1 lead, they allowed three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more with just 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense struggled with only 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24