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<p>The Catamounts and Gaels are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels will host the game at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY. Vermont is the -4 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Iona. The over/under for the game is set at 135.5 points.</p><h3>VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS IONA GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iona Gaels +4</p><p>This game will be played at Hynes Athletics Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IONA GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Iona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Catamounts Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Vermont’s season got off to a rocky start with a 65-51 loss to Merrimack on Saturday. The Catamounts, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-22 at halftime, Vermont allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The game’s total points of 116 fell short of the O/U line of 126.</p><p>Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, and they managed only 51 points, with 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>TJ Long led the Catamounts with 22 points, hitting 6 of 15 from three-point range. Adam Clark added 19 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 29.2% overall.</p><p>Vermont's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts effectively, with the opposition hitting just 37% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's opponent shot 44%, making 8 of 18 attempts. They also went 9/10 from the free-throw line. Vermont gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Gaels?</h3><p>Iona dropped their recent game to Delaware, losing 64-58 at home on Tuesday. Entering the game as -6.5 favorites, the Gaels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 122, well below the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>After trailing 30-18 at halftime, Iona put up 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Iona's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 30.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.9%, and they hit only 18.2% of their threes, going 4-for-22 from beyond the arc. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 45.5% of their attempts.</p> <p>Yaphet Moundi was a bright spot, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 18 rebounds. Dejour Reaves and Moundi each scored 16 points, while Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points apiece, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 25 offensive rebounds, Iona's defense held strong, allowing just 64 points. The Gaels limited their opponent to 30% shooting from the field, with a 35% mark on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Iona's perimeter defense was particularly effective, as they held the opposition to 18% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes. The Gaels also benefited from poor free-throw shooting, with their opponent hitting only 10 of 22 attempts, or 45%.</p>

Vermont Catamounts vs Iona Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Pittsburgh being favored by -6.5 over West Virginia.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mountaineers Make it Happen in Pittsburgh?</h3><p>West Virginia opened their season with a 75-69 win over UMass on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Mountaineers were -9 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p> <p>West Virginia looked strong in the first half, leading 45-28, but allowed UMass to score 41 points in the second half while only managing 30 points themselves.</p><p>West Virginia's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 23 three-point attempts (34.8%) and hit 25 of 29 free throws (86.2%).</p> <p>Rahsool Diggins led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 11 from beyond the arc. Tucker DeVries added 17 points, shooting 60% from three, while Daniel Rivera contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall. Daniel Hankins-Sanford also had a strong game, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>West Virginia's defense held their opponent to 69 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (22/58). They limited two-point shooting to 40% (14/35).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 34% (8/23). West Virginia sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 25 free throws, hitting 86%. West Virginia also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Win at Home?</h3><p>Pittsburgh improved to 2-0 with an 83-64 win over Gardner-Webb on Monday. The Panthers were -19.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Pitt took control early, leading 38-23 at halftime. They scored 45 points in the second half but allowed 41, which is something they’ll want to tighten up as the season progresses.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes (9/30). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 15 attempts (80%).</p> <p>Ishmael Leggett led the way, scoring 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point range, and added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Panthers had 18 assists as a team, with Damian Dunn contributing 5 assists to go along with his 12 points. Darryl Simmons II and Cameron Corhen also chipped in 12 points each, with Simmons hitting 2 threes.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they allowed 64 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Panthers gave up 31 field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 22 baskets on 36 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 61% on two-pointers. From three-point range, the Panthers held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. Pittsburgh also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 80%.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Crimson Tide and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. In this non-conference matchup, Alabama is favored by -2.5 against Purdue. The over/under for the game is 163 points.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Crimson Tide Win in West Lafayette?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 2-0 with a 72-64 win over McNeese State on Monday. The Crimson Tide were -17.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 136 fell well short of the O/U line of 168.5.</p> <p>Alabama led 41-30 at halftime but allowed McNeese State to outscore them 34-31 in the 2nd half, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Alabama's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 11 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 32.4% from deep, while shooting 68.8% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.</p> <p>Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Sincere Parker added 19 points, while Alyn Breed contributed 17. Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each scored 15 points, with Wrightsell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.</p><p>Alabama's defense held their opponent to 64 points, even though they shot 44% from the field. The Crimson Tide gave up 11 threes on 34 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Alabama's opponent went 17/24, hitting 70%. The Crimson Tide also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Purdue Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>Purdue improved to 2-0 on the season with a 92-84 win over Yale on Monday. The Boilermakers were -14.5 point favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, well over the O/U line of 144.</p> <p>Purdue led 45-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. They’ll need to tighten up defensively as they move forward.</p><p>Purdue's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points while shooting 53.8% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 47.8% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.4%.</p> <p>The Boilermakers also made 25 of 32 free throws, good for 78.1%. John Poulakidas led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes, while Braden Smith added 22 points and 9 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2 from three-point range.</p><p>Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, going 17/29.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponent shot 47%, making 11 of 23 three-pointers. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 attempts for 78%.</p>

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Keydets and Golden Eagles face off at 3:30 ET on PTB. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Tennessee Tech being favored by -5 over VMI.</p><h3>VMI KEYDETS VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -5</p><p>This game will be played at The Greenbrier at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can VMI Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>VMI pulled off a 76-71 road win over Bellarmine on Saturday, November 9th. The Keydets entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> <p>VMI led 43-29 at halftime but allowed Bellarmine to score 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 themselves. The game’s total points landed exactly on the O/U line of 147, resulting in a push.</p><p>VMI's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc (8/20). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 85.7% of their attempts (12/14), and their effective field goal percentage stood at 50.8%.</p> <p>Jack Karasinski led the way with 24 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three-point range. TJ Johnson added 14 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Dylan Branson contributed 12 points and 6 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>VMI's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 66% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, VMI's opponents hit 10 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 33%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 13, an 86% success rate. VMI gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Tennessee Tech Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tennessee Tech picked up a 76-73 win over West Georgia on Tuesday, November 12th. The Golden Eagles were -6.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Tennessee Tech jumped out to a 45-30 lead at halftime but allowed West Georgia to score 43 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 31 points themselves.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They were especially efficient inside, hitting 76% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was 33.3% (10/30). At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 50% (8/16).</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, adding 10 rebounds. Kyric Davis contributed 19 points and 9 boards, while Daniel Egbuniwe added 18 points, hitting 7-of-10 shots, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. The Golden Eagles dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 52% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 76% of their two-point attempts, going 19/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33%, making 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Tennessee Tech sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 50%. The Golden Eagles limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

VMI Keydets vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Eagles game? Catch the action at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. This Ohio Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 132 points, and Morehead State is favored to win by -10.5 at home vs. SIUE.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SIUE Cougars +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Morehead State winning straight-up, we like SIUE at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the SIUE Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>SIUE enters this game as a 10.5-point underdog, and they have gone just 1-7 as the underdog this season. In their last game, the Cougars fell to UT Martin by a score of 90-79.</p>

<p>Overall, SIUE is 13-10 this season, including a 6-4 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. They have struggled on the road, going just 1-8 compared to a 9-2 record at home.</p><p>SIUE has an overall ATS record of 10-9-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-5-1. As the underdog, the Cougars are 3-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in SIUE's games this season (140). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points. This season, their over/under record is 9-11.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the SIUE offense ended with 79 points against UT Martin. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.4% and made 13 threes. The team's top scorer is Shamar Wright, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.4, while Damarco Minor also carries a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Cougars' defense is nationally ranked 84th, allowing 68.0 points per game. The SIUE defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 90 points and allowed UT Martin to connect on 13 threes.</p><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Morehead State is coming off a 67-60 win over Tennessee Tech and has won five straight games. The Eagles are 18-5 overall and 9-1 in Ohio Valley Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, Morehead State is a perfect 6-0 this season, and they have won 10 straight games at home. On the year, they are 11-1 when favored, and they are favored by 10.5 points today. Their average scoring margin at home is +13.7 points per game.</p><p>At home this season, Morehead State is a perfect 6-0 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have gone 8-2 ATS. Overall, Morehead State has an ATS record of 14-4-1 this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in Morehead State's games this season (137.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 119 points compared to their season average of 137.4 points per game. So far this year, their over/under record is 9-10.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Morehead State offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Tennessee Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.9%, and they made 8 threes. Riley Minix led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Kalil Thomas contributed 13 points for the Eagles.</p><p>The Eagles' defense is presently ranked 7th nationally, allowing an average of 61.8 points per contest. Morehead State's three-point defense is currently 10th in the country at 4.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 35.5% of their shots vs. Morehead State.</p>

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