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<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Jaspers and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 127.5 points, and Wagner is favored by -2.5 against Manhattan in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MANHATTAN JASPERS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Jaspers Secure a Win at Staten Island?</h3><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Manhattan fell to 3-5 on the season after an 82-75 home loss to Marist on Sunday. The Jaspers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Manhattan allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The total points for the game ended at 157, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Josh Pascarelli led the Jaspers with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 64.3% overall. Elijah Lewis added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Will Sydnor contributed 15 points, also connecting on 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Manhattan shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They made 7 of 20 threes (35%) and 12 of 17 free throws (70.6%), with 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Manhattan's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, the Jaspers allowed 51% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 41 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Manhattan's defense saw their opponent make 7 of 20 shots, a 35% success rate. The Jaspers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Additionally, Manhattan gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Seahawks Win at Spiro Sports Center?</h3><h3>Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wagner evened their record at 4-4 with a 50-43 win over NJIT on Saturday. The Seahawks, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>After a low-scoring 18-18 first half, Wagner picked up the pace, scoring 32 points while holding NJIT to 25 in the second half. The total points of 93 fell well short of the O/U line of 120.5.</p><p>Wagner's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points while shooting 28.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.7%, and they hit only 18.2% from beyond the arc, making 4 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Seahawks shot 58.8%, converting 10 of 17 tries. They grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Ja'Kair Sanchez and Sebastian Robinson led the team with 15 and 14 points, respectively.</p><p>Wagner's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 43 points on 27% shooting from the field. The Seahawks limited them to 12 made two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wagner's defense was equally effective, with their opponent hitting only 4 of 22 three-point attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 shots.</p>

Manhattan Jaspers vs Wagner Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Raiders and Black Knights. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The Raiders are the favorites in this Patriot League conference matchup the against the Black Knights. The over/under for the game is set at 131.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Army Black Knights +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colgate Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Colgate is 9-8 overall and 3-1 in Patriot League play. They have gone 6-7 in non-conference action. The Raiders' record on the road is 3-6, and they have won two straight away from home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Colgate is 3-7. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -8.2 points per game.</p><p>Colgate has been a solid bet this season, going 7-7-2 against the spread. However, their ATS mark is just 3-4-2 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Raiders are 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Colgate games is 6-10. The average scoring total in their games this year is 137.4 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 142.8 points. On the year, the average margin between the actual scoring and the over/under line in their games is -5.4 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Colgate offense ended with 84 points against Bucknell. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Raiders have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 214th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 91st in percentage and 100th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Raiders' defense is presently ranked 76th nationally, allowing an average of 67.3 points per contest. Against Bucknell in their most recent game, the Colgate defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Bucknell to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Army Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Army comes into this contest with a record of 5-12, and they have lost two straight games. So far, they have gone 1-3 in Patriot League play, and their record is 4-9 in non-conference action. At home, the Black Knights are 3-5 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Army has gone 1-9 this season, and they are 1-7 on the road. The Black Knights have an average scoring margin of +.2 at home, and their average scoring margin on the road is -6.4. In their most recent game, they lost to American by a score of 79-60.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Army has gone 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, they are just 2-6 ATS this year and have gone 2-7 in their last 10 ATS as the home team. Overall, the Black Knights have an ATS record of 7-9 this season.</p><p>Army's over/under record this season is 6-10 and the average over/under line in their games is 132.7. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 131.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 3-0.</p><p>In their recent game, the Black Knights' offense concluded with 60 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 61.3 points per contest. Ryan Curry was the leading scorer for the Black Knights, putting up 12 points. In addition, TJ Small contributed 10 points.</p><p>So far, the Black Knights' defense is ranked 26th in the country at 63.7 points per contest. Army's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the American offense to knock down 58% of their shots on their way to putting up 79 points.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Army Black Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Gaels and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -4.5 over Iona.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</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>Is a Road Win Possible for Iona?</h3><p>Iona improved to 3-8 on the season with a 72-63 win over Saint Peter's on Sunday. The Gaels, +1 underdogs at home, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.</p> <p>After leading 32-23 at halftime, Iona scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. Despite the defensive lapses, the Gaels’ offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Marcus Randolph led the way for Iona with 29 points and 4 made threes, shooting 44.4% from deep in their last game. Dejour Reaves added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Iona shot 42% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from three-point range, and hit 24 free throws at a 68.6% rate. They grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with Randolph and Reaves each dishing out 2 assists.</p><p>Even with Iona's defense giving up 24 points from the free-throw line, they still held their opponent to 63 points. The Gaels allowed a 42% shooting performance, with their opponents hitting 21 of 50 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense limited their opponents to 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Raiders?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Colgate improved to 2-9 on the season with a 65-60 win over Vermont on Sunday. The Raiders were +1.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Colgate held a 28-26 lead at halftime and outscored Vermont 37-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 49.1%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, hitting 14 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense held their opponents to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field with 22 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 15/30, hitting 50% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team managed to connect on 7 of 23 attempts, shooting 30%. Colgate also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Raiders gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Iona Gaels vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Cardinals and Wildcats are set to face off at 5:15 ET on ESPN. The Wildcats will host the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. The over/under for this game is set at 159.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -10.5 against Louisville in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 5:15 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Louisville at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Cardinals Secure a Win at Lexington?</h3><p>Louisville improved to 6-4 on the season with a 77-74 win over UTEP on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at -14.5, the Cardinals didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, going over the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Louisville trailed 36-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UTEP 45-38.</p><p>Louisville's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a strong 70.8% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 34 attempts for 17.6%.</p> <p>The Cardinals grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and made 25 of 34 free throws, shooting 73.5% from the line. Terrence Edwards Jr. led the team with 22 points, while Corey Camper Jr. added 19 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Ahamad Bynum was 4 of 5 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points in just 15 minutes.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Cardinals struggled, with the opponent hitting 70% of their two-point shots, going 17 for 24.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisville held the other team to just 17% shooting, as they made 6 of 34 attempts. The Cardinals also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 25 for 73%. Louisville allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Kentucky improved to 9-1 on the season with a 78-67 win over Colgate on Wednesday. Despite being heavy favorites at home, the Wildcats didn’t cover the spread, as they were listed as -32 point favorites.</p> <p>Kentucky led 38-36 at halftime and outscored Colgate 40-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kentucky put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They connected on 10 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 32.3% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p> <p>The Wildcats grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Koby Brea and Parker Jones each scored 17 points, with Brea hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range, while Jones shot 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Kentucky's defense allowing 67 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 30 made baskets on 70 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wildcats gave up 20 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, resulting in a 51% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kentucky's defense allowed 10 made threes on 31 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. At the free-throw line, the Wildcats sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Kentucky also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN2. Oregon State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</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>Will Oregon State Shock Everyone at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-45 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday. The Beavers were heavy favorites at -20.5 and covered the spread, but the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>After leading 30-20 at halftime, Oregon State’s offense exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to just 25 points.</p><p>Oregon State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 67.9% of their two-point attempts (19/28) and hit 38.5% from beyond the arc (10/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Michael Rataj led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall (8/12), though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Liutauras Lelevicius added 12 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). The Beavers also recorded 16 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite Oregon State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Beavers allowed 53% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 29 of 54 shots.</p> <p>Oregon State's defense gave up 67% shooting from two-point range, with their opponent making 19 of 28 attempts. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 three-pointers. The Beavers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 87%.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cougars improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-67 win over Wofford on Monday. Playing at home, Charleston entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Charleston stepped up in the second half, outscoring Wofford 43-33. The game’s total points of 144 fell just short of the 149-point O/U line.</p><p>Charleston put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 50% of their threes, going 12-for-24, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>Deywilk Tavarez added 17 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from three. Luke Flynn also impressed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-4 threes. The Cougars finished with 19 assists, with Brzovic dishing out 6, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Charleston's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 35 for 42% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charleston's opponent connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line, an 84% rate. Charleston gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers 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 Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Florida improved to 21-11-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Florida's offense was active in their 4-2 win, with 16 giveaways but still netting four goals on 25 shots. Each goal came from a different player, including A.J. Greer, who scored for the first time this season, and Sam Reinhart, who added his 10th with an empty-netter.</p> <p>Evan Rodrigues got things going with his third goal of the year at 5:15 in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third, scoring on a power play at 11:13 in the second. The Panthers finished with 6 assists, including Sam Reinhart's 11th of the season.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 victory. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 18-10-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>At one point, Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted, at 13:09 in the third period to tie the game 4-4.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. Four different players found the net, with Kucherov’s goal marking his 10th of the season. Tampa Bay’s offense registered 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning gave up the first goal of the game at 7:37 in the first period, and then two more in the second, but the game was tied 4-4 in the third before they allowed three straight goals to the Jets. The first of those came at 12:22 in the third, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Kraken and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ROOT. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Stars as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Stars winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>The Stars should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Seattle Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Coming into their game vs. Stars, the Kraken have a 10-15-8 record. They hold a 6-9-3 record when playing at home, and they have gone 4-6-5 on the road. In the Western Pacific division, they are currently 5th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 12th.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Seattle heads in with a 17-15 record. On the road, their mark is 9-6 and their overall home performance is 8-9 vs. the puck line. This season, Seattle's games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Kraken currently have an over/under record of 15-14-3.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Kraken are scoring an 2.7 goals per game this season, ranking 25th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 11th in the league. So far this year, the Kraken are 6-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 3-9 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle's leading goal scorer is Jared McCann. So far this season, he has 14 goals, placing him 30th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 6 assists.</p><p>The Stars defense is currently 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31 shots per game against Dallas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 26th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joey Daccord comes into the game having made 15 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.734%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Stars?</h3><p>This season, the Stars currently hold an overall record of 17-9-4. When playing on the road, Dallas has a 9-4-3 record, while they are 8-5-1 at home. This record has them sitting 3rd in the Western Central division and 6th in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Dallas comes in with a 11-18 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 7-8, while their home record is 4-10. The average goal total for Dallas' games is sitting at 6.7. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Stars come in with an over/under record of 18-11-0.</p><p>In their last three games at home, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Stars are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 8th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 26th in the league. This year, the Stars have recorded a 9-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 8-4 record.</p><p>Dallas' leading scorer is Joe Pavelski. So far, he has 13 goals which is 36th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Pavelski has 14 assists this season.</p><p>Dallas defense takes on the Kraken ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 31 shots per game against Dallas. They alsso are 26th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Scott Wedgewood comes into the game having made eight starts this season. So far, his record is 6-1 and he has a save percentage of 0.479%.</p>

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