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Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Before you even start to look for college basketball betting odds, you have to know where to go. There are some terrific college basketball sportsbooks out there, and those are who you should trust when doing your betting.

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Appalachian State is the -8.5 point favorite as they host South Alabama in this week four matchup at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. The game is set for Thursday, September 19th, with a 7:30 ET kick-off and will be broadcast on ESPN. The over/under line is currently at 63.5 points. The Mountaineers are 2-1 on the season, while the Jaguars come in with a 1-2 record.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kidd Brewer Stadium at 7:30 ET on Thursday, September 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Alabama Jaguars winning this one by a score of 37 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the South Alabama Jaguars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 63.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>South Alabama improved to 1-2 for the season after an 87-10 victory over Northwestern State. This game had no betting lines available, but the Jaguars dominated from start to finish, putting up 87 points and holding Northwestern State to just 10.</p> <p></p><p>South Alabama led 24-10 after the first quarter and then exploded for 28 unanswered points in the second quarter. By halftime, the score was 52-10, and the Jaguars added 28 more points in the third quarter. They closed out the game with a 7-0 fourth quarter.</p><p>South Alabama's offense was unstoppable in their 87-10 win, racking up 622 total yards. The Jaguars' ground game was particularly dominant, amassing 365 yards and six touchdowns. Fluff Bothwell averaged 20.4 yards per carry, leading the team with 143 rushing yards and two scores. The passing game was also effective, with quarterback Gio Lopez completing 78.9% of his passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was a perfect 158.33.</p> <p>Jeremiah Webb was the top receiver for South Alabama, with two catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>South Alabama's defense was dominant in their last game, holding Northwestern State to just 10 points and 237 total yards. The Jaguars picked off three passes, while allowing just 66 rushing yards on 31 attempts. In the passing game, South Alabama gave up 171 yards and one touchdown on 10 completions.</p><h3>Are The Appalachian State Mountaineers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Appalachian State is now 2-1 for the season after their 21-19 road win over East Carolina. The Mountaineers were -1 point favorites, and they not only won but also covered the spread. This game's over/under line was 58.5 points, but the final combined score was 40 points, resulting in the under hitting.</p> <p></p><p>Appalachian State dominated the first quarter, taking a 16-0 lead. East Carolina responded by outscoring the Mountaineers 14-0 in the second quarter, and Appalachian State led 16-14 at halftime. The Mountaineers extended their lead to 21-16 in the third quarter and held on as East Carolina added a late field goal in the fourth.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense put up 515 yards in their narrow 21-19 win over East Carolina, with 424 of those yards coming through the air. Joey Aguilar completed 68.1% of his passes for 424 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions, and finishing with a passer rating of 92.86. Kaedin Robinson was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 129 yards.</p> 
<p>The Mountaineers moved the chains 25 times but struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with just 91 rushing yards on 34 attempts. Anderson Castle led the team in rushing with 40 yards on 17 carries.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed 324 total yards to East Carolina. The Mountaineers' defense was strong against the run, holding East Carolina to just 98 rushing yards on 30 attempts. However, they struggled more against the pass, giving up 226 yards and one touchdown through the air on 18 completions. Appalachian State's defense did manage to come up with an interception in the game.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24