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<p>Betting on today's Demon Deacons and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and Xavier is favored by -5 vs. Wake Forest.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers -5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Wake Forest?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest picked up an 85-80 win over USC Upstate on Wednesday, November 13th. The Demon Deacons were heavy favorites at -29 going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the over/under line of 152.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 41-38 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42 points to USC Upstate. Although they got the win, the Demon Deacons’ performance was closer than expected.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. Their two-point shooting was outstanding at 72.4%, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% (7/26) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7% of their attempts, going 22/33.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the way with 24 points in 24 minutes, shooting 71.4% overall. Hunter Sallis added 23 points and 6 assists, and Davin Cosby hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep. Efton Reid III was efficient inside, making 83.3% of his shots and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 72% shooting on two-point attempts (21/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wake Forest held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 26 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws (66%). Wake Forest also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Musketeers Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Xavier cruised to a 94-57 win over Jackson State on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. The Musketeers entered the game as heavy favorites, laying 26 points, and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the 155-point O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 40-25 at halftime, Xavier turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Jackson State to 32. The Musketeers’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their dominant win.</p><p>Xavier's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points while shooting 54.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, thanks in large part to their 51.6% shooting from beyond the arc, where they connected on 16 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>The Musketeers also dished out 28 assists, with Zach Freemantle contributing 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range. Jayme Mitchell Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 57 points on 54% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's scoring. The Musketeers gave up 33 field goals, including 16 three-pointers on 51% shooting.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Xavier's opponent shot 80%, converting 12 of 15 attempts. The Musketeers allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>UCLA and Washington are set to face off in a week 12 matchup, with the game scheduled for Friday, November 15th, at 9:00 ET. The game will be played at Husky Stadium in Seattle and broadcast on FOX. The over/under line is currently set at 47 points, with Washington as the -3.5 point favorite at home. The money line odds stand at +147 for UCLA and -176 for Washington. UCLA enters the game with a 4-5 record, while Washington is 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Husky Stadium at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UCLA Bruins winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the UCLA Bruins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UCLA Bruins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UCLA heads into Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Washington on the road. They are ranked 57th in our power rankings and have a 41.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Bruins have been better on the road (3-2) compared to their 1-3 record at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UCLA is 6-3, with a 4-1 record on the road. They’ve only been favored once this season, and their average scoring margin is -7.9 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 47 points. UCLA’s games have averaged 45.4 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 47.1 points.</p><p>UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.8 points per game, which ranks 91st nationally. They are also 126th in rushing yards, with only 91.3 yards per game. T.J. Harden leads the team with 351 rushing yards, averaging 3 yards per carry, and has scored one touchdown. Heading into week 12, UCLA is ranked 48th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Ethan Garbers has thrown for 1,907 yards, leading UCLA’s passing game, and the team ranks 22nd in completion percentage, completing 65.3% of their passes. Garbers has 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85. Logan Loya is the leading receiver with 294 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>UCLA's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 11th nationally by allowing just 98.8 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Iowa, they held the Hawkeyes to 80 rushing yards on 31 carries. UCLA also forced two interceptions while allowing 185 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged a 93.4 passer rating and 252.8 passing yards per game against UCLA, completing 65.6% of their throws. On average, teams have thrown the ball 33.4 times per game against the Bruins, which ranks 90th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Washington Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington enters Week 12 against UCLA with a 5-5 record and ranks 47th in our power rankings. They have a 68.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Huskies are 4-1, but they’ve struggled on the road with an 0-4 record.</p> <p></p><p>Washington’s ATS record is 3-6, and they’ve gone 0-4 against the spread on the road. At home, they are 3-2 ATS. Their average scoring margin this season is +1.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The Huskies’ over/under record is 2-7, with their games averaging 42.4 points. This week’s line is set at 47, slightly below their average over/under line of 47.7 points.</p><p>Washington’s offense has been heavily focused on the passing game, ranking 16th in the nation with 264.5 yards per game. They are 10th in completions, averaging 23.9 per game, and 20th in attempts with 33.5. Their completion percentage is 71.3%, the third-best in the country. Will Rogers has thrown for 2,343 yards, with a passer rating of 102. He has 13 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.</p> <p>Overall, Washington is 42nd in our offensive power rankings and 80th in scoring, with 21.8 points per game. On third downs, they have converted just 36.7% of their attempts. Jonah Coleman leads the rushing attack with 913 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Denzel Boston has 717 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 55 receptions.</p><p>Washington's defense will look to bounce back after a tough game against Penn State, where they allowed 35 points in a 35-6 loss. The Huskies gave up 486 total yards, including 266 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Penn State also threw for 220 yards against Washington’s defense.</p> <p></p><p>Despite the rough outing, Washington ranks 8th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 149.8 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 69.9 and are completing 52.5% of their passes against Washington. On the ground, the Huskies are allowing 163.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 108th in the country.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, SMU and Nevada will kick off their seasons at Mackay Stadium in Reno on Saturday, August 24th. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and SMU is favored by -27.5 points in this week one non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 56 points.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mackay Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, August 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the SMU Mustangs winning this one by a score of 43 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the SMU Mustangs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -27.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56 points</li></ul><h3>Will The SMU Mustangs Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>SMU enters the season ranked 25th in our power rankings after finishing last season with an 11-3 record. The Mustangs were perfect at home, going 6-0, and finished 5-3 on the road. As underdogs, they went 3-0 and were 8-3 as the favorite. Currently, we are giving them a 90.4% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 9% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference.</p><p></p><p>Looking at the futures odds, SMU is +1120 to win the Atlantic Coast, giving them an 8% chance based on the implied odds. Our projections also place them 20th in the country with a 16.6% chance of making the college football playoff this season.</p><p>SMU's offense was one of the most potent units in the country last season, averaging 38.7 points per game, which was the 5th best in college football. They were also 5th in the country in passing yards per attempt, averaging 8.4 yards. The Mustangs were also 5th in the country in passing yards per game, averaging 278.9 yards per game. On the ground, SMU averaged 179.4 rushing yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally.</p>
<p>Preston Stone returns as the top quarterback for SMU after throwing for 3,204 yards and 28 touchdowns last season. He finished the season with a passer rating of 110.7 and threw just 8 interceptions. Jaylan Knighton, who rushed for 745 yards last season, is back to lead the ground game, and the Mustangs have also added Brashard Smith from Miami to bolster their receiving corps.</p><p>SMU's defense was strong last season, allowing just 17.8 points per game, which ranked 14th in the nation. They were particularly effective against the pass, giving up only 182.2 passing yards per game (31st). The Mustangs also excelled in limiting yards per pass attempt, ranking 10th nationally at 5.7 yards. In the running game, they finished 41st in rushing yards allowed per game, giving up 122.6 yards.</p><h3>Are The Nevada Wolf Pack Going Win In At Upset At Mackay Stadium</h3><p>Nevada enters the season with the 11th worst odds out of 12 teams in the Mountain West Conference, according to the futures odds, with a +19500 long shot to win the conference. The futures odds give them just a 0.8% chance of winning the Mountain West title. Their chances of making it to the Mountain West final are set at +6000, which implies a 2% chance, placing them 9th in the conference.</p><p></p><p>Last season, Nevada finished with a 2-10 overall record, including going 1-5 both at home and on the road. They are currently 120th in our pre-season power rankings, with a 23.7% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, their odds of making it to the Conference title game are slim, based on the futures odds.</p><p>Quarterback Brendon Lewis, who threw for 1,313 yards last season, is the top returning quarterback for the Nevada Wolf Pack. Overall, the Wolf Pack offense ranked 102nd in the country, averaging 17.3 points per game. Last season, they struggled on third down, converting just 29.9% of their opportunities (119th in the nation).</p><p></p><p>On the ground, Nevada averaged 127.3 rushing yards per game, which ranked 97th nationally. Sean Dollars, who rushed for 527 yards and six touchdowns, is the top returning running back. The Wolf Pack also added Pat Garwo III from Boston College to their backfield.</p><p>Opposing offenses found success on the ground against Nevada last season, rushing for an average of 189.2 yards per game. The Wolf Pack also struggled in the passing game, allowing 253.9 passing yards per game. Overall, Nevada's defense allowed 33.4 points per game, ranking 81st in the nation. Quarterbacks completed 65.1% of their passes and had a combined passer rating of 103.7.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 8/24/24