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<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Golden Knights face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES 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, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo’s record dropped to 14-21-5 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3 goals.</p> <p>Buffalo scored first with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second. The Sabres failed to score again, leaving them without a win in their last three games.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded effort. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net again, and they were held scoreless on the power play.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and failed to score after the first period. Tuch, who took 5 shots on goal, netted the team's only goal at 8:21 of the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's defense allowed two goals, both of which came in the second period on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Golden Knights?</h3><p>Vegas improved to 26-9-3 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored by -1.5 goals and didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Utah took a 2-0 lead before Vegas responded with four unanswered goals. All four of the Golden Knights’ goals were scored by different players.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but only found the net four times in their 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden’s 6th goal of the season came 2:15 into overtime, while William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal of the year at 14:23 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, netting his 7th goal at 4:54 in the 2nd period. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal of the season and also contributed two assists, bringing his assist total to 5 on the year.</p><p>Vegas's defense struggled early, allowing 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 conceded again at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. Defensively, the Golden Knights recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bearkats and Miners game? Catch the action at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX, as the Miners hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and UTEP is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Sam Houston.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bearkats Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Sam Houston's season record dropped to 4-7 after a 75-71 road loss to New Mexico State on Thursday. The Bearkats, who were slight -1 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite trailing 38-30 at halftime, Sam Houston outscored the Aggies 41-37 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 146 fell just short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with a 50% success rate on two-point shots, going 22 for 44 inside the arc.</p> <p>Christian Cook led the way with 25 points, despite shooting 42.1% overall and 28.6% from deep. Kalifa Sakho was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots and grabbing 13 rebounds. Marcus Boykin added 6 assists, while Lamar Wilkerson connected on 50% of his three-point attempts, going 2 for 4.</p><p>Even though Sam Houston's defense gave up 75 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bearkats allowed 51% shooting, as their opponent connected on 17 of 33 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Sam Houston's defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 25 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 for an 83% success rate. The Bearkats also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Miners Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTEP improved to 8-3 on the season with a 70-60 home win over Louisiana Tech on Thursday, January 2nd. The Miners, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling under the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>UTEP led 36-27 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 points to the Bulldogs.</p><p>UTEP's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 29 threes for a 20.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 37.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%.</p> <p>Otis Frazier III led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field despite going 2 for 9 from three. Corey Camper Jr. added 17 points, while Kaden Cooper contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes for a 44.4% shooting percentage.</p><p>UTEP's defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing 37% shooting overall. They gave up 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTEP limited their opponent to 6 threes on 29 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they hit 14 free throws, shooting 82%.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs UTEP Miners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Blue Devils and Cardinals are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The Cardinals will host the game at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Duke is favored bt -9.5 vs. Louisville. The over/under for the game is 144.5 points.</p><h3>DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Duke Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Duke improved to 6-2 on the season with an 84-78 win over Auburn on Wednesday. The Blue Devils, playing at home, were -3.5 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Duke led 43-36 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Though they didn’t tighten up defensively after the break, their offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Duke's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Isaiah Evans was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 18 points in just 16 minutes. Cooper Flagg had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Duke's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 field goals, including 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, where the opposing team shot 55%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duke's opponents hit 9 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 40%. Duke also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17, shooting 63%. Duke gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cardinals Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals fell to 5-3 on the season after an 86-63 home loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday. Louisville, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-31 at halftime, Louisville allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 32. The total points for the game reached 149, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Louisville struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of their 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, though they did manage to shoot 51.9% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cardinals went 20-for-30, shooting 66.7%. They grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Dre Davis led the team with 20 points, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Louisville's defensive efforts, they gave up 86 points, even while holding their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field. The Cardinals allowed 14 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville's defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 30 attempts, just 16% shooting. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 20, shooting 66%. Louisville also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, CA, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and Cal Poly is favored by -5 vs. Grambling State.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS CAL POLY MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal Poly Mustangs -5</p><p>This game will be played at Mott Athletics Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL POLY MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will Cal Poly pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Win in San Luis Obispo?</h3><h3>Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell 80-69 to USC on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. Despite being +21.5 point underdogs, Grambling State managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Grambling State led 38-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 43 points to USC.</p><p>Grambling State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 31.8% of their threes, going 7-for-22, while hitting 54.5% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 14 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>Chibuzo Agbo led the way with 21 points, hitting 4-of-9 from three, while Josh Cohen added 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including a perfect 1-for-1 from deep. Kintavious Dozier contributed 17 points, making 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Mikale Stevenson dished out 10 assists to go along with his 14 points.</p><p>Grambling State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 62% shooting, with the other team making 18 of 29 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Grambling State's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 69%.</p><h3>Is It the Mustangs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal Poly fell to Saint Mary's 80-66 on Saturday, November 23rd. The Mustangs were +20.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 47-31 at halftime, Cal Poly tightened things up in the second half, outscoring Saint Mary's 35-33. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Cal Poly managed 66 points in their latest game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, while going 15 for 33 on two-point shots (45.5%). At the free-throw line, the Mustangs were nearly perfect, hitting 12 of 13 for a 92.3% success rate.</p> <p>Luke Barrett led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three-point range (3/6). Augustas Marciulionis added 18 points and 5 assists, while Owen Koonce contributed 16 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots. Mitchell Saxen was efficient, scoring 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting and grabbing a team-high 13 rebounds.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 24 of 42 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cal Poly's defense held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 8 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8 shots for 50%.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Cal Poly Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Colonels versus the Lions? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL. The odds for this Atlantic Sun conference game currently have North Alabama as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 5:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Even though we have North Alabama winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Eastern Kentucky Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky improved to 5-7 on the season with an 89-83 road win over Central Arkansas on Thursday. The Colonels were -6.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-28 at halftime, Eastern Kentucky picked up the pace, scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 172 went over the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.4%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, knocking down 11 threes on 33 attempts, and were 76.2% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 21.</p> <p>George Kimble III led the way with 33 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 40% from three. Layne Taylor added 27 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 38.5% clip. The Colonels also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field. They were effective in limiting damage from beyond the arc, where the opposition shot just 27%, hitting 10 of 36 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Eastern Kentucky allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 23 of 45 two-point shots. They sent the opposition to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 7 attempts. Eastern Kentucky also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can North Alabama Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>North Alabama improved to 7-5 on the season with an 82-66 win over Bellarmine on Thursday. The Lions, who were -14.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>North Alabama led 38-29 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 148 fell just short of the 148.5 over/under line.</p><p>North Alabama put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-32 from three.</p> <p>Daniel Ortiz led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at a 47.1% clip. Taye Fields added 20 points, shooting 69.2% from the field, and grabbed 8 rebounds. Jacari Lane contributed 13 points and dished out 10 assists.</p><p>Despite North Alabama's defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 66 points. The Lions allowed 49% shooting from the field, with 32 made baskets on 65 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, North Alabama gave up 63% shooting, with 21 two-pointers made. From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 32 attempts, shooting 34%. The Lions also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7, shooting 63%.</p>

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Gamecocks and Tigers face off at 8:30 ET on SECN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -11 at home against South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Neville Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like South Carolina at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Carolina Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>South Carolina enters this game as an 11-point underdog, and they have gone 8-2 when listed as the underdog this season. The Gamecocks have won seven straight games, and they are 21-3 overall.</p>

<p>On the road, South Carolina has gone 6-2 this season, and they have won their last four games away from home. For the year, the Gamecocks have an average scoring margin of +1.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>South Carolina has been excellent against the spread this season, going 18-6. They have been even better vs. the spread as the underdog, going 9-1. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Gamecocks are 9-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-1 and they are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Overall, South Carolina has been a strong bet all season and especially as the underdog.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for South Carolina games is 11-13. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 136.5 points. Today's over/under line of 137.5 is right in line with that average. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points.</p><p>The South Carolina offense is coming off a game where they scored 75 points against Vanderbilt. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.7% and connected on 9 threes. B.J. Mack is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.6 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Meechie Johnson Jr. brings a PPG average of 14.1 into the game.</p><p>South Carolina's defense has been playing well, ranking 16th nationally, with 64.0 points allowed per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Auburn. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.7%.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Florida, Auburn will be looking to get back on track as they host South Carolina. The Tigers have been dominant at home this season, going a perfect 12-0 with an average scoring margin of +20.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Auburn has a record of 19-5, including an 8-3 mark in Southeastern Conference play. They have been the favorite in 23 of their 24 games, going 19-4 in those contests.</p><p>When looking at Auburn's ATS record this season, they are 15-9. At home, they have gone 8-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have an 8-2 ATS mark. In their last three home games, Auburn is 3-0 ATS.</p><p>This season, Auburn's over/under record is 9-15 and their games have an average point total of 149.5. Today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (150.7). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 164 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Auburn offense ended with 65 points against Florida. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.1% and made 3 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Johni Broome who comes into today's matchup averaging 16. Jaylin Williams also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.</p><p>Auburn's defense has been playing well, ranking 58th nationally, with 67.1 points allowed per game. In today's game vs. South Carolina, the Auburn defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Auburn made 20 free-throws vs. the Tigers.</p>

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