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<p>Betting on today's Lions and Lions game? Catch the action at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Marymount as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Alabama Lions +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Marymount pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Alabama Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>North Alabama improved to 6-4 on the season with an 86-69 home win over Charleston Southern on Thursday, December 19th. The Lions, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 155 points went over the pre-game line of 148.</p> <p>North Alabama took control early, leading 46-35 at halftime, and maintained their edge by outscoring the Buccaneers 40-34 in the second half.</p><p>North Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 55.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61%, thanks to a 63.4% mark on two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 34 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range. Taye Fields was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 25 points, while Jacari Lane and Daylen Berry each added 18 points, with Berry knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% clip.</p><p>North Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 55% shooting from the field. They gave up 33 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Lions allowed their opponent to shoot 63%, with 26 made two-pointers on 41 attempts. From three-point range, their opponent shot 38%, hitting 7 of 18 attempts. North Alabama also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Do the Lions Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions improved to 6-4 on the season with an 89-73 home win over Southern on Friday. Loyola Marymount entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>LMU dominated the first half, leading 53-28, but allowed Southern to score 45 points in the second half while putting up 36 points of their own.</p><p>Loyola Marymount's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 89 points on 49.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 55.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they connected on 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Alex Merkviladze was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 24 points and 7 rebounds. The Lions also got 19 points and 10 boards from Puoch Dobuol, while Michael Jacobs added 16 points and 4 assists. As a team, Loyola Marymount dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 73 points, Loyola Marymount's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field, including 55% from beyond the arc with 16 made threes. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p> <p>The Lions allowed 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes. Their opponent made 14 two-point shots on 32 attempts, shooting 43% from inside the arc.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cowboys and Titans game? Catch the action at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on MWN. Wyoming is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>WYOMING COWBOYS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Titan Gym at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cowboys Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cowboys improved to 5-5 this season with a dominant 92-55 win over Bellarmine on Thursday. Playing at home, Wyoming entered the game as -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>Wyoming took control early, leading 52-28 at halftime. They added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Bellarmine to 27. The total points for the game reached 147, going over the pre-game line of 139.5.</p><p>Wyoming's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points on 65.5% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 81.5% of their attempts, while also connecting on 50% of their threes, going 14-for-28 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 78.2%, and they dished out 21 assists as a team.</p> <p>Obi Agbim led the way with 28 points, hitting 8 of his 10 three-point attempts and shooting 76.9% overall. A.J. Wills added 13 points and 7 assists, while Touko Tainamo was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Wyoming's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 55 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 65% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 baskets on 27 attempts, an 81% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wyoming's opponents hit 14 of 28 shots, shooting 50%. The Cowboys also sent them to the line 7 times, where they converted 6 free throws for 85%. Wyoming gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Cal State Fullerton Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Titans improved to 3-8 on the season with a 74-59 win over Denver on Sunday. Playing at home, they entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Fullerton took control early, leading 36-22 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 37, maintaining their lead and securing the win.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton shot 58.3% from the field in their latest game, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 63.9% of their two-point attempts and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Oday led the way, shooting 9-for-10 overall and 2-for-2 from three, finishing with 21 points and 8 rebounds. DeAndre Craig added 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Nicholas Shogbonyo struggled, shooting just 27.3% from the field.</p><p>Even though Cal State Fullerton gave up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. Inside the arc, the Titans allowed 23 of 36 shots to fall, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent hit 5 of 12 attempts, good for 41%. Cal State Fullerton also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13, shooting 72%. The Titans limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wyoming Cowboys vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, the Timberwolves and Nuggets will kick off their first-round series at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets are the 4.5-point favorites on the point spread and are -186 on the money line. The Timberwolves are +153, and the over/under line is 208.5. TNT is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, May 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-112 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><p>Minnesota picked up a 122-116 win over the Suns to close out their series in four games. The Timberwolves picked up the series-clinching win on the road. The win allowed them to close out the series 4-0.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who finished with 40 points. Edwards also added six rebounds and nine rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, Minnesota hit 15 threes and shot 41.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>The Nuggets are coming off a 108-106 win over the Lakers and won the series in five games. Denver closed out the series at home and picked up their fourth win of the series. The combined total of 214 points was just below the over/under line of 216.5 points.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray's 32 points and five threes. As a team, Denver made 16 threes and shot 42.1% from beyond the arc. Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points and also made five threes. Nikola Jokic had a big game on the glass, pulling down 20 rebounds to go along with 25 points and nine assists.</p><h3>Will the Timberwolves Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Minnesota has won four straight games and is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. In non-conference play, they are 19-11 compared to 37-15 against the West.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves have an ATS record of 44-41 this season, including going 24-18 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last four games and are 11-10 as underdogs on the moneyline.</p>

<p>This season, Minnesota has been the underdog in 21 of their 82 games and has a record of 13-8 ATS in those games. Today, they are getting 4.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>In Minnesota's last game, they beat the Suns by a score of 122-116. The O/U line for that game was 213, and the Timberwolves were 1-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, Minnesota has an average over/under line of 220.6 and their games have averaged 219.6 points. The team's O/U record for the season is 45-41.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA's 18th ranked scoring offense, at 113 points per game. On the road, they have been a little better, averaging 114.4 points per contest. The Timberwolves are 8th in field goal percentage, at 48%, and are 3rd in three-point shooting, at 38%.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.4 points per game over his last five games, hitting 50.6% of his shots from the field in that stretch. He also averaged 5.8 assists in those games. Rudy Gobert is averaging 12.9 rebounds this season and 16.2 points over his last five games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 17.4 points in his last five games, while hitting 47.6% of his threes.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the NBA, allowing just 106.4 points per game. They have been just as good on the road, giving up 109.5 points per contest, which is good for 3rd in the league.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 76.8% of games vs. Minnesota. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 4th in the NBA, allowing opponents to make just 11.3 threes per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have given up 107.6 points per contest, which is 10th in the league during that span. In terms of field goal percentage, they have been the best in the NBA this season.</p><h3>Can the Nuggets Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Nuggets are 4.5-point favorites against the Timberwolves today. In their last game, they were also favored and won by a score of 108-106 against the Lakers. The Nuggets' ATS record this season is 40-45, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 35-50-2, and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is 208.5, and all of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Nuggets are currently in 2nd place with a record of 57-25. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 33-19 and 24-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nuggets have an average scoring differential of +9.5 points per game. This season, they are 36-8 at home, and they have won seven straight games at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Nuggets are 56-20 this season, and they have gone 34-40 ATS as the favorite. Their straight-up record as the favorite is 34-40, and they have an average scoring differential of +6.2 points per game. Their ATS record as the favorite is 6-5.</p><p>Overall, the Nuggets are 13th in scoring this season, at 114.9 points per game. At home, they are 10th in the league, averaging 117.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nuggets are 4th in the league, but they are near the bottom of the league in both three-pointers and free throws made. Denver is also one of the slower-paced teams in the league.</p>

<p>Nikola Jokic has been carrying the Nuggets' offense of late, averaging 28.2 points and 16.2 rebounds in his last five games. Over this stretch, he also averaged 9.8 assists. Michael Porter Jr. has been shooting the ball well of late, hitting 48.8% of his threes and averaging 22.8 points per game. Jamal Murray is averaging 23.6 points and 7.2 assists in his last five games but has hit just 40% of his shots from the field.</p><p>So far this season, the Nuggets have been a solid defensive team, ranking 6th in the NBA in points allowed at 109.4 per game. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.1% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd best in the league.</p>

<p>Denver has also been able to limit opponents' field goal percentage, as they currently sit 7th in the NBA in that category at 46.5%. They have been successful at protecting the rim, ranking 11th in the NBA in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Nuggets' defense has been even better. During that stretch, they have allowed just 106.4 points per game, which is 9th best in the NBA. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 29.8% from deep.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/4/24

<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Bulls and Mean Green are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mean Green will host the game at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 130 points, and North Texas is favored by -6.5 to win at home against South Florida.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulls Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>South Florida has been a much stronger team at home this season, as they are 11-2 compared to 3-3 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.8, compared to -2.5 on the road. They have won their last six games and are 7-1 in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>So far this season, South Florida has been the underdog in six games, going 3-3 in those matchups. They are 14-5 overall and are coming off a 71-60 win over East Carolina. In their last 10 road games, the Bulls are 5-5.</p><p>South Florida has been solid against the spread this season, going 12-5-2. Their road ATS record is 3-2-1, and they have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Bulls have gone 3-2-1 vs. the spread this season and 4-5-1 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>South Florida's over/under record for the season is 6-13 and today's line of 130 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (148.3). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 145 points compared to their season average of 146.2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the South Florida offense ended with 71 points against East Carolina. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.9% and made 10 threes. Chris Youngblood led the scoring for the Bulls, contributing 20 points. Additionally, Selton Miguel chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>So far, the Bulls' defense is ranked 120th in the country at 69.8 points per contest. The South Florida defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 60 points and allowed East Carolina to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Will the Mean Green Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>North Texas has been dominant at home this season, going 7-3, and they have won four straight games at home. On the year, they are 9-1 when favored, and they are favored by 6.5 points tonight.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Mean Green are 7-3, and they are coming off a 66-63 loss to Florida Atlantic. So far this year, they are 12-8, including a 5-2 record in American Athletic Conference play.</p><p>North Texas has been solid against the spread this season, going 11-6 overall. At home, the Mean Green are 7-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, North Texas has gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Texas has an over/under record of 7-9-1 this season and today's line of 130 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (128). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line of 130. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points and their over/under record in those games is 2-1.</p><p>The Mean Green's offense wrapped up their last game with 63 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 67.8 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Jason Edwards with 16 points. Robert Allen also added 15 points for the Mean Green.</p><p>So far this season, the North Texas defense has been performing well, ranking 5th in the country at 60.2 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Texas' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.6% this season.</p>

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