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<p>Betting on today's Lancers and Wolverines game? Catch the action at UCCU Center in Orem, UT, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and Utah Valley is favored by -5.5 vs. California Baptist in a Western Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at UCCU Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Lancers Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>California Baptist improved to 8-7 on the season with a 61-59 win over Seattle on Saturday. The Lancers were -4 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 30-27 at halftime, CBU turned things around by scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Seattle to 29 points.</p><p>California Baptist struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 15 threes for a 6.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.6%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Lancers shot 58.5% (24/41) on two-point attempts. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe led the team with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while AJ Braun added 16 points and 12 boards.</p><p>California Baptist's defense held their opponent to just 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Lancers gave up 58% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 41 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>However, California Baptist excelled in defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 1/15, or 6%. The Lancers also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10, shooting 71%. California Baptist allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wolverines Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah Valley improved to 8-6 on the season with a 72-64 win over Grand Canyon on Thursday. The Wolverines, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Utah Valley led 35-25 at halftime and added 37 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 136, falling under the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Utah Valley struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.5% overall and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, but they managed to score 72 points, thanks in part to hitting 20 of 27 free throws (74.1%).</p> <p>On the offensive glass, the Wolverines grabbed 17 rebounds, and they dished out 15 assists. Tyon Grant-Foster led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Dominick Nelson added 21 points and 8 boards, hitting 50% of his threes (2/4).</p><p>Utah Valley's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 36% shooting from the field, with the Wolverines allowing 23 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Utah Valley's defense gave up 17 two-point baskets on 44 attempts (38%), while from three-point range, they allowed 6 made threes on 19 attempts (31%).</p>

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<p>The Hoyas and Wildcats are set to face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats will host the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -7.5 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hoyas Make it Happen in Villanova?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgetown fell to 12-6 on the season after a 73-68 home loss to DePaul on Friday. The Hoyas were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Georgetown trailed 39-28 at halftime but showed signs of life in the 2nd half, outscoring DePaul 40-34. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Georgetown's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>Malik Mack and Drew Fielder each contributed 19 points, with Mack adding 6 assists and shooting 50% from three-point range. CJ Gunn and Layden Blocker both hit 2 of 3 from deep, with Gunn scoring 17 points and Blocker adding 14. NJ Benson was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 43 shots to fall, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hoyas held their opponent to 6 of 22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 for 72%. Georgetown gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Villanova improved to 12-7 on the season with a 75-73 win over Providence on Friday, January 17th. The Wildcats were at home and favored by 9 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, exceeding the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Villanova trailed 37-32 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Providence 43-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Villanova put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 55.9% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% (7/26) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 88.9% (16/18) of their attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall and 28.6% from three. Bensley Joseph added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and dishing out 3 assists. Villanova finished with just 6 assists as a team, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, which is 55%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense held the other team to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. The opposing team also went 16/18 from the free-throw line, hitting 88% of their free throws. Villanova gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Islanders 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 Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Columbus Shock Everyone at UBS Arena?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 22-17-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets failed to cover. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson found the net 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and picked up two assists on Labanc’s goal, with Zach Aston-Reese earning his 2nd assist of the season and Sean Monahan his 5th. The Blue Jackets were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, Columbus got off to a rough start, giving up five goals in the first period. They allowed another in the second and one more in the third, leading to a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 17 hits and 10 takeaways.</p><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 18-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until the second period, with Casey Cizikas scoring at 15:22.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the second period ended.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. They picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game and another at 1:21 into the 2nd period. After closing the gap to 3-2 late in the 2nd, they gave up two more goals in the 3rd, including one at the 5:18 mark. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 12:35 PM ET, the Mariners and Yankees will face off at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY. The money line odds have the Yankees as the favorite, with their line sitting at -150 compared to the Mariners at +127. The over/under line is currently 8 runs.</p>

<p>MLB Network will be televising today's AL matchup, and Luis Castillo will be on the mound for the Mariners, while the Yankees are going with Luis Gil. The Mariners are 27-23, and the Yankees are in first place in the AL East with a record of 34-17.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -150</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 12:35 ET on Thursday, May 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS YANKEES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mariners to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle wasted a good outing from Bryce Miller, as he went six innings and gave up just one hit and one earned run as the Mariners starter vs. the Yankees. After scoring two runs in the first inning, the Yankees were held in check until they broke out for three more in the 8th, picking up a 7-3 win.</p>

<p>Nestor Cortes came out of the bullpen for the win for the Yankees, going five innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. As for the Mariners, Miller took the loss, giving up five runs in six innings of work.</p>

<p>Juan Soto and Aaron Judge each homered for the Yankees, while Alex Verdugo scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/4. Anthony Volpe also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is currently 27-23 overall, putting them in 1st place in the AL West. They hold a three-game lead over the Rangers and are 6-3 against other teams in the AL West. The Mariners are on the road today, where they are 12-13 this season.</p>

<p>The Mariners have taken two of the first three games of this series vs. the Yankees. So far, they are 15-11 as the favorite and an even 12-12 as the underdog. Seattle has an overall series record of 8-6-1 this year, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Seattle is 25-25 against the run line this season, with an average run margin of 0.0 runs per game. The Mariners are 13-12 against the run line at home, with an average scoring margin of 0.4 runs per game. On the road, Seattle is 12-13 against the run line, with an average scoring margin of -0.3 runs per game. As the favorite, the Mariners are 12-14 against the run line, while they are 13-11 against the run line as the underdog. In wins, Seattle has an average run margin of 3.1 runs per game, while in losses, their average run margin is -3.7 runs per game.</p><p>Seattle has seen the over hit in four straight games, and the over/under record for the Mariners this season is 20-27. Their games have averaged 7.6 runs per game, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, Seattle's record is 5-6-1. </p><p>Luis Castillo gets the start for the Mariners today as he faces the Yankees on the road. So far this season, he has made 10 starts and has a record of 4-5. Castillo's ERA is 3.28, and he has a WHIP of 1.14. In his 10 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 9.85 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has 66 strikeouts compared to just 16 walks. Looking back at his last outing, Castillo finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. He only gave up four hits in that outing.</p><p>Over his last nine games, Dylan Moore has been swinging a hot bat for the Mariners, going 10/29 with three home runs and six RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .252, which is 2nd on the team. Julio Rodriguez is also batting well right now, having gone 11/37 in his last nine games. However, he is still looking for his first home run of the season.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh is the team's top power threat this season, as his 11 homers are 7th best in the league. He also leads the Mariners with 28 RBIs. Mitch Haniger is 2nd on the team in RBIs (23) and has six homers, but he is batting just .217 this season.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 34-17 overall and lead the AL East by three games over the Orioles. New York is 8-8 in divisional games and have gone 17-8 at home compared to 17-9 on the road. This season, the Yankees have been the favorite in most of their games, putting together a mark of 25-13. As for their record as the home favorite, the Yankees are 17-8 this year.</p>

<p>So far, the Yankees have an overall series record of 12-2-1, and they have won five straight series. New York's two series losses have both come at home this season. They have also won two straight series on the road. Looking at their overall recent form, the Yankees are 8-2 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per game. That's helped them to a 28-23 run line record overall, including a 16-10 mark on the road. They've been a better bet as the underdog, going 10-3 against the run line, but overall they're just 18-20 vs. the run line as the favorite.</p><p>The New York Yankees will be hosting the Seattle Mariners today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The Yankees have seen a combined average of 8.1 runs per game in their contests this season, and their over/under record is 22-27. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, they have gone 5-7. The over has hit in four straight games for the Yankees.</p><p>Luis Gil gets the start for the Yankees today and has been pitching well, coming in with a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 2.39. He has made four quality starts in a row and is coming off an outing in which he went 6 innings, giving up just one earned run. In that start, he had 14 strikeouts. Gil has been especially tough at home, with a record of 3-0 and an ERA of 1.79. His ERA on the road is 3.27. Overall, he has a WHIP of 1.08 and is averaging 11.39 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees offense has been the top home run hitting team in the league, and they are also 6th in the league in runs per game (4.8). Overall, they have the best OPS in the league and are 2nd in both on-base percentage and slugging. As a team, the Yankees are batting .255, which is the 4th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been the top power threats in the Yankees lineup this season, as Soto's 13 homers is 2nd on the team and Judge's 14 is the best mark on the team. Soto is batting .313 for the season, and Judge is right behind him at .268. Both players have been hot at the plate of late, with Soto going 9/23 in his last six games, and Judge is 6/19 in that stretch.</p>

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