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<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Flames being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Calgary Possible for the Sabres?</h3><p>Buffalo's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings dropped them to 18-24-5 for the season. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Their lone goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored short-handed in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his fifth goal of the season, scoring shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net again.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tuch led the team with 5 shots on goal.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period on the power play. 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>Does Calgary Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers moved them to 22-16-7 for the season. The Flames, who were underdogs on the puck line, saw the total set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of the line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied the game with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Anthony Mantha scored his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal in the third.</p> <p>Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his fifth assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames were hampered by 22 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Oilers, including the game-winner at 9:50 in the 3rd period and an empty-netter with just three seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 15 blocks and 13 hits. The Flames also took 6 penalty minutes, one of which led to a power-play goal for the Oilers.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hockey Club and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Central division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Wild should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>The Wild should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Utah?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 20-19-7 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. As underdogs on the puck line, Utah failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Utah led 2-0 before giving up four straight goals. Logan Cooley scored first for Utah at 11:52 in the first period.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club found the net three times in their latest game against Vegas, with Alexander Kerfoot scoring his second goal of the season at 13:10 in the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Ian Cole, who scored his first goal of the season, added to the tally at 12:00 in the second period. Logan Cooley, who now has two goals this season, opened the scoring at 8:08 in the first period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to two for the season. The team registered 19 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the first goal at 15:06 in the 2nd period, and they allowed another with just one second left in the period. After tying the game at 3-3 in the 3rd, they gave up the game-winner 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting an 88.6% save percentage. Utah's defense also had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Can the Wild Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 28-15-4 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>In their 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild took 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Ryan Hartman scored his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth, securing the game-winner in overtime.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Wild had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson had a strong outing, making 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they conceded came on a power play late in the first period.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Miami Heat (21-21) will travel to take on the 4th ranked Milwaukee Bucks (24-17) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 7 and have won 4 straight games. The over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. TNT will have the TV coverage.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -7</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-112 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Heat Grab a Win in Milwaukee?</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 21-21 on the season after a 116-107 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Miami, who were -9 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 223, going over the pre-game line of 218.5.</p> <p>Miami started strong with an 11-0 run, taking the lead from 12-11 to 22-12. However, they struggled in the middle quarters, being outscored 27-17 in the 2nd and 36-22 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 97-77 but managed to outscore Portland 30-19 in the final period.</p><p>Duncan Robinson connected on 6 threes, shooting 50% from deep, and led the Heat with 22 points and 5 rebounds in their 116-107 loss to the Trail Blazers. Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler contributed 13 points and 8 assists. As a team, the Heat made 14 threes, but shot just 33.3% from beyond the arc and 44.1% overall from the field.</p> <p>Robinson scored 11 of his 22 points in the 1st quarter, and added 6 more in the 4th. Ware scored 7 points in the final period, while Pelle Larsson added 9 of his 11 points in the 4th. Jimmy Butler also contributed 6 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 34 and 36 points, respectively, in their 116-107 loss to the Trail Blazers. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 19 points. Overall, Miami allowed Portland to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Trail Blazers to 34% shooting, with Portland making 15 threes. Miami sent Portland to the line 23 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Heat recorded 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Are the Bucks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 24-17 on the season with a 123-109 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Milwaukee, who were -13 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The total score of 232 points went over the line of 226.</p> <p>After the 76ers went on a 10-0 run early, Milwaukee responded by outscoring them 30-21 in the 1st quarter. The 2nd and 3rd quarters were even, with both teams scoring 29 and 31 points, respectively. The Bucks entered the 4th quarter leading 90-81 and finished strong, outscoring the 76ers 33-28 to seal the win.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 123-109 win over the 76ers, scoring 34 points and grabbing 15 rebounds while shooting 76.5% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, with 16 coming in the 4th quarter, despite shooting 41.2% overall and 36.4% from three, where he made 4 of his attempts.</p> <p>The Bucks hit 14 threes at a 37.8% clip and shot 49.4% from the field as a team. Khris Middleton contributed 13 points and 8 assists, while Brook Lopez and Taurean Prince added 12 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>The Bucks’ defense held the 76ers to 109 points on Sunday, starting strong by allowing just 21 points in the 1st quarter. Philadelphia scored 31 points in the 3rd, but Milwaukee limited them to 28 in the 4th to secure the win.</p> <p>Milwaukee gave up 16 threes at a 35% clip. The 76ers went 15/22 from the line. The Bucks grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, allowing only 5 offensive boards.</p>

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>The Pacers (-145) are favored by 3 points over the Spurs (+122) in this non-conference matchup. Indiana is on a two-game winning streak and is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. San Antonio has lost three straight and is 12th in the West.</p>

<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 ET at Accor Arena in Paris. The over/under line for this game is 229.5 points.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3</p><p>This game will be played at Accor Arena at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-136 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for San Antonio?</h3><p>The Spurs fell to 19-22 on the season after a 128-107 road loss to the Heat on Sunday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 219.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>San Antonio started strong, leading 30-20 after the 1st quarter, but an 11-0 run by Miami shifted momentum. The Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 11 points, and were outscored 46-27 in the 3rd. They put up 39 points in the 4th but couldn’t overcome the 92-68 deficit entering the final period.</p><p>In their 128-107 loss to the Heat, the Spurs shot 45.1% from the field, with Devin Vassell leading the way at 40% shooting, hitting 4 threes at the same percentage. Vassell finished with 23 points, scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter. Victor Wembanyama added 21 points and 10 rebounds, with 11 points in the opening quarter and 7 more in the 4th.</p> <p>The Spurs connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep. Stephon Castle contributed 11 points, shooting 50% from the field. Wembanyama also hit 3 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs started strong, holding the Heat to 20 points in the 1st quarter, but things unraveled in the 3rd, where they gave up 46 points. Overall, they allowed 128 points in the game.</p> <p>San Antonio struggled to contain Miami’s shooters, who hit 18 threes at a 54% clip. The Heat also shot 52% from the field. The Spurs sent Miami to the line 10 times, where they made all their free throws.</p><h3>Can The Pacers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 24-19 on the season with a 115-102 win over the 76ers on Saturday. Playing at home, Indiana entered the game as -10.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 224.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 36-33 2nd quarter in favor of Philadelphia, the 76ers went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead. However, Indiana responded by outscoring the 76ers 28-21 in the 3rd quarter and 26-22 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the 76ers, the Pacers shot 53% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.4% of their threes with 11 makes. Pascal Siakam led the way with 21 points, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Myles Turner contributed 18 points and 11 boards, knocking down 2 threes at a 40% clip.</p> <p>Siakam scored 10 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Turner also added 10 in the 3rd. Ben Sheppard and Aaron Nesmith each finished with 12 points, with Sheppard hitting 3 threes and scoring 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Pacers gave up 36 points, their defense held strong in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 21 and 22 points, respectively, to secure the win. Indiana held the 76ers to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Pacers were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting Philadelphia to just 10 made threes on 29% shooting. Indiana also sent the 76ers to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Pacers finished with 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Betting on today's Terrapins and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Maryland.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Maryland at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Terrapins Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Maryland improved to 14-5 on the season with a 69-66 win over Nebraska on Sunday. The Terrapins were -9.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Maryland led 37-35 at halftime and edged out Nebraska 32-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Maryland put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They hit 40% of their threes, making 10 of 25 attempts, while shooting 48.5% inside the arc. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 58.3% on 7 of 12 attempts.</p> <p>Ja'Kobi Gillespie led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes and adding 5 assists. Andrew Morgan contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field, while Rodney Rice added 15 points, despite hitting just 2 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 33 shooting for 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's opponents hit 10 of 25 shots, good for 40%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 58%. Maryland gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Fighting Illini Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois dropped to 13-5 on the season after a narrow 80-78 loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Illini were +1 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 158, just under the O/U line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>After being tied 36-36 at halftime, Illinois scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points to the Spartans, resulting in the loss.</p><p>Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 24 attempts for a 20.8% rate, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 17 of 27 attempts, shooting 63%.</p> <p>Will Riley led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Tre Holloman added 17 points. Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell each chipped in 13 points, with Ivisic dishing out 5 assists. Illinois grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Illinois allowing 80 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The Illini gave up 45% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 25 of 55 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois limited their opponent to just 10 three-point attempts, with only 3 makes for 30% shooting. However, their opponent capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 27 attempts for 77%.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Bobcats and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. Texas State is favored by -5.5 in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 4:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bobcats Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Texas State improved to 9-8 on the season with an 85-82 win over Southern Miss on Saturday. The Bobcats were favored by nine points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p> <p>After trailing 39-38 at halftime, Texas State matched Southern Miss with 38 points in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Texas State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They hit 47.1% from beyond the arc, knocking down 8 of 17 attempts, and finished 23 of 31 from the free-throw line, good for 74.2%.</p> <p>Tylan Pope led the way with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Coleton Benson added 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three. Denijay Harris contributed 18 points and 14 boards, and the Bobcats dished out 19 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Texas State's defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points in this game. The opposing team shot 39% from the field, making 27 of their 68 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team hit 8 of 17 threes, shooting 47%. They also went 23/31 from the free-throw line, hitting 74% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Louisiana-Lafayette?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Louisiana-Lafayette improved to 5-13 on the season with a 65-60 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. The Ragin' Cajuns were -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-28 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s combined 125 points fell short of the 141.5-point O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 65 points, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 34.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 23, while shooting 46.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 11 of 13 for 84.6%.</p> <p>Kentrell Garnett led the way with 18 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Jalen Bolden added 16 points, and Jacob Wilson contributed 15, despite hitting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. The team recorded 15 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponents to just 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (23/61). They limited two-point shooting to 41% (18/43).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 27% (5/18). Louisiana-Lafayette also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws (69%).</p>

Texas State Bobcats vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Betting on today's Redhawks and Tigers game? Catch the action at Gentry Center in Nashville, TN, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Southeast Missouri State.</p><h3>SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee State Tigers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gentry Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redhawks Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Southeast Missouri State improved to 4-6 on the season with an 80-64 home win over SIUE on Saturday. The Redhawks entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 144, going over the pre-game line of 140.5.</p> <p>SEMO led 45-37 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 35-27 to seal the win.</p><p>Southeast Missouri State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 53.5% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-19 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, hitting 86.7% on 13-of-15 shooting.</p> <p>BJ Ward led the way with 18 points, hitting 4-of-10 from three, while Brendan Terry and Teddy Washington Jr. each added 17 points. Terry was efficient, shooting 77.8% from the field and pulling down 8 rebounds. Ray'Sean Taylor contributed 16 points, and Brian Taylor II chipped in 15, hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Southeast Missouri State's defense couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 48% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (23/43). From beyond the arc, they allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.</p> <p>They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 86%. The Redhawks gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Tennessee State Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Tennessee State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tennessee State fell to 1-9 on the season after a 74-68 road loss to Morehead State on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Tennessee State trailed 32-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as they were outscored 42-38 in the second half.</p><p>Tennessee State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-20 from deep, while hitting 47.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Kenny White Jr. led the way with 25 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall. Travis Harper II added 22 points, hitting 6-of-8 from three-point range, finishing with a 66.7% shooting performance.</p><p>Even with Tennessee State's defense holding their opponent to 38% shooting, they still gave up 74 points. The Tigers allowed 19 of 44 two-point shots (43%) and 5 of 18 from beyond the arc (27%).</p> <p>Tennessee State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws (67%). The Tigers struggled on the boards, giving up 20 offensive rebounds.</p>

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