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<p>The Mavericks and Cardinals are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. Omaha is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153 points.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Lamar pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Omaha Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mavericks dropped a 92-84 decision to the Zips on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing on the road, Omaha was a +11.5 point underdog but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Omaha trailed 40-36 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48 of their own. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 148.</p><p>Omaha put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was just 31.6% (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Lance Waddles added 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Nate Johnson was efficient, scoring 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Omaha's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 92 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks gave up 18 threes on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 4 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Lamar Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals dropped a close one at home, losing 77-75 to Alabama State on Saturday. Lamar was a +2 underdog going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 34-29 at halftime, Lamar allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 75 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and knocking down 38.1% of their threes (8/21). They also connected on 75% of their free throws, going 21/28 from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. CJ Hines added 24 points, shooting 60% from three (3/5) and 53.3% overall. Adam Hamilton contributed 11 rebounds, while TJ Madlock struggled from the field, shooting just 1 of 7.</p><p>Despite giving up 77 points, Lamar's defense held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (15/33). From beyond the arc, Lamar allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.</p> <p>Lamar sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 shots for 75%. The Cardinals also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 129 points, and Air Force is favored by -10 vs. Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons -10</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Mercyhurst Pull Off A Win at Clune Arena?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to Columbia 77-63 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game. The Lakers, who were +15 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread despite the loss.</p> <p>Trailing 43-36 at halftime, Mercyhurst scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the Lakers with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 50% overall. Aidan Reichert also shot 50%, contributing 19 points, while Jake Lemelman added 13 points, making 3 of 4 threes and shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Lakers gave up 21 two-point baskets on 58% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 9 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Falcons Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Air Force fell 78-69 to California on Thursday, November 21st. The Falcons, who were +15.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Air Force put up 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Air Force's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They hit 11 threes in the game, with Ethan Taylor and Jeremiah Wilkinson each knocking down 5 and 2 threes, respectively.</p> <p>Taylor and Wilkinson both finished with 23 points, with Taylor shooting 69.2% from the field and 62.5% from three, while Wilkinson shot 66.7% overall and from deep. Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts.</p><p>Despite Air Force's defensive efforts, they gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 54% from the field. The Falcons struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 61% success rate on 24/39 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force held their opponents to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws. The Falcons also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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When a line just keeps going and going and going, you have to decide whether or not to play back at it. The spread for South Carolina vs. Ole Miss has been a runaway train as one of the few SEC games actually slated to be played in Week 11. The Rebels are up to as high as -13.5 at some offshore sportsbooks and are sitting at -13 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie</strong> </a>and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bovada"><strong>Bovada</strong></a>.

Using sportsbooks to determine sharp and public sides can be an important part of the process. As a general rule, places like MyBookie and Bovada get a lot more public money than some of the other books in the business, so their lines are usually shaded on favorites and underdogs. When you see global markets like Pinnacle with a higher line, you know that sharp money is the catalyst behind a line move without a doubt.

Frankly, a 6+ point line move, like what we’ve seen here, is generally a good indicator as well. Still, the nature of this line move has been a stunner, as we wouldn’t expect oddsmakers to get a game this wrong this late in the season for a conference that has been playing with regularity.

So, what’s the story? What’s happening with these two teams that would incite such a massive move? Let’s find out.
<h3><strong><u>South Carolina</u></strong><strong><u> Gamecocks</u></strong></h3>
As reported by FootballScoop on Friday, athletic director Ray Tanner’s hands seem to be tied. The Gamecocks, who have had the misfortune of playing one of the toughest schedules in college football the last few seasons, are spinning their wheels. They’re stuck in the mud and they can’t seem to get out on their own.

Will Muschamp and his assistant coaches would be owed a ton of money in buyouts, with the reported number <strong><a href="https://footballscoop.com/news/a-coaching-change-at-south-carolina-would-carry-a-heavy-cost/">upwards of $30 million</a></strong>. It hasn’t worked out with new offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, as the Cocks have garnered just 5.23 yards per play, which ranks 91st in the nation. Bobo’s signal caller at Colorado State, Collin Hill, won the job over incumbent Ryan Hilinski, and has not played well with a 58.8% completion percentage and a 5/5 TD/INT ratio.

The Gamecocks have been moderately effective running the football with Kevin Harris and Deshaun Fenwick, but they haven’t used emergency QB/WR Dakereon Joyner effectively and suffered a big loss before the season with stud prospect Marshawn Lloyd’s torn ACL. Shi Smith has 43 of the team’s 108 receptions.

Hilinski was reportedly going to take over for Hill for this game, so we’ll see how that plays out, but the betting markets seem unconcerned. Hilinski had an 11/5 TD/INT ratio with a 58.1% completion percentage as a true freshman last season.

South Carolina’s problems aren’t just on offense. The defense has allowed 6.23 yards per play and just allowed 7.4 yards per play in the loss to Texas A&amp;M. Opponents have converted 45% of their third down attempts and have 15 plays of 30 or more yards.
<h3><strong><u>Ole Miss Rebels</u></strong></h3>
The Ole Miss offense has moved the ball at will under first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. The Lane Train went from Boca Raton to Oxford and the Rebels have been one of the country’s more interesting teams to follow this season. Ole Miss went up and down the field on Alabama earlier this season, though they also gave up 63 points.

The Rebels may be viewed as a positive regression candidate in the minds of most. They are a 2-4 team, but with a -16 point differential. The Rebels are tied for ninth in plays of 30+ yards with 22 and have gotten huge production from Matt Corral with a 72% completion rate and an 18/9 TD/INT ratio. Elijah Moore has 61 catches for 829 yards, accounting for 44% of the team’s receptions and 42.4% of the team’s receiving yardage.

What is most interesting about the line move is that the Ole Miss defense is terrible. They rank 120th nationally in third down defense, as opponents have converted over 57% of their attempts. They’ve allowed over seven yards per play. Opponents have scored 23 touchdowns on 30 red zone trips, which ranks 106th in TD% in the red zone.

Per Sagarin, Ole Miss has played the 39th-ranked strength of schedule and South Carolina has played the 61st, so that could be playing a role here. What could also be playing a role is the QB change for the Gamecocks, though I’m of the belief that Hilinski can’t be worse than Hill.
<h3><strong><u>The Pick</u></strong></h3>
Going against significant sharp money like this is a really scary proposition, but it is hard to believe that a line could be off that far. The total on this game is 70.5 and it does stand to reason that both teams will put up points. South Carolina’s offense could get a shot in the arm from Hilinski and Ole Miss should shred South Carolina’s defense, as several teams already have this season.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 70.5</strong></h4>

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