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Citadel Bulldogs vs VMI Keydets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Samford Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Portland Pilots vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Oregon State Beavers vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Saint Mary's Gaels vs Pepperdine Waves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Santa Clara Broncos vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

New Mexico State Aggies vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Air Force Falcons vs Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Wild and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Predators to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 27-14-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first 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 netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, putting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, securing the win with an overtime score at 2:14. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild gave up a late first-period goal with just 52 seconds remaining, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless the rest of the way. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Are Nashville Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 15-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. The Avalanche scored first, but Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators then added two empty-net goals to secure the victory.</p><p>Nashville’s offense put 5 goals on the board in their 5-2 victory over the Avalanche. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period but responded with two goals in the second, including Steven Stamkos’s 2nd goal of the season on a power play. Colton Sissons added his first goal of the year, while Roman Josi netted his 1st, also on a power play.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal of the season, and Gustav Nyquist added his 4th, both on empty nets. Nashville took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. The Predators had 7 assists, with Nyquist picking up his 4th assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville's defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Predators will aim to tighten up early, as both of Colorado's goals came late in the 2nd and 3rd periods.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 15-24 76ers will travel to Indiana to take on the 23-19 Pacers. Philadelphia is currently on a four-game losing streak and is 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are favored by 8.5 points and are 5th in the East.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 223 points. NBCS will have the TV coverage.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-95 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the 76ers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The 76ers fell to 15-24 on the season after a 125-119 home loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Philadelphia got off to a slow start, trailing 30-21 after the 1st quarter and 60-47 at halftime. They rallied in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Knicks 38-25 to tie the game at 85 heading into the 4th, but both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter, leaving the 76ers just short.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the 76ers shot 50% from the field and hit 13 threes at a 37.1% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 33 points, adding 13 in the 3rd quarter and another 12 in the 4th.</p> <p>Paul George contributed 26 points, scoring 11 in the 3rd, while Kelly Oubre added 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Eric Gordon chipped in 8 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the 76ers couldn’t overcome their early struggles, allowing 125 points in a loss to the Knicks. Philadelphia gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 2nd half, holding New York to 25 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>The 76ers allowed the Knicks to shoot 53% from the field, including 43% from beyond the arc, where New York hit 16 threes. Philadelphia also sent the Knicks to the line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws. The 76ers recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Indiana Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 23-19 on the season with a 111-100 road win over the Pistons on Thursday. Indiana, favored by 2 points, covered the spread, while the total score of 211 points fell well short of the 230-point O/U line.</p> <p>Indiana took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Detroit 40-30. They entered the 4th quarter with a 92-81 lead, and both teams scored 19 points in the final period.</p><p>Myles Turner hit 8 threes at a 72.7% clip, finishing with 28 points in the Pacers' win over the Pistons. He shot 56.2% from the field, while the team connected on 43.3% of their threes, making 13 overall. Indiana's field goal percentage was 46.1%.</p> <p>Pascal Siakam added 26 points, with 16 coming in the 2nd quarter. Turner scored 11 in the 1st, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 7 of his 17 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Pacers held the Pistons to 100 points on Thursday, with a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 19 points. Indiana gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Detroit to 25 points.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Pistons to 39% shooting from the field, including just 9 made threes on 25% shooting. The Pacers also recorded 13 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

<p>The Knights and Cowboys are set to face off at 8:30 ET on MWN. The Cowboys will host the game at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Wyoming is favored by -14.5 vs. Bellarmine.</p><h3>BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys -14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Wyoming pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Bellarmine Stun the Crowd at Arena Auditorium?</h3><h3>Bellarmine Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bellarmine's season struggles continued with an 86-82 home loss to Ball State on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-8. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 47-42 at halftime, Bellarmine scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 142.</p><p>Billy Smith's 33-point performance on 11-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-8 from deep, powered Bellarmine to 82 points in their last game. Juanse Gorosito added 21 points, hitting 7 threes at a 58.3% clip. The Knights connected on 11-of-29 from beyond the arc, shooting 37.9% as a team.</p> <p>Bellarmine's effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, with a 47.5% overall shooting mark. They hit 56.2% of their two-point attempts and were 86.7% from the free-throw line, making 13-of-15. The Knights also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Bellarmine's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the Knights allowed 56% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 32 shots. From beyond the arc, Bellarmine's defense gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% success rate.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cowboys fell to 4-5 on the season after a 68-49 loss to BYU on Saturday. Wyoming, who entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 117, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Wyoming trailed 34-25 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The Cowboys’ offense struggled to find rhythm, contributing to their inability to cover the spread.</p><p>Wyoming's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 41.7%. They shot 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 24 attempts, and their free-throw shooting was even worse at 37.5%.</p> <p>Obi Agbim led the way with 21 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three. Trevin Knell contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Mawot Mag also went 3 for 4 from three-point range, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Wyoming's defense gave up 68 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field, as they hit 24 of their 46 attempts. Inside the arc, Wyoming's opponents connected on 57% of their shots, going 15/26.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wyoming allowed 9 made threes on 20 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, shooting 78%. Wyoming limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bellarmine Knights vs Wyoming Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Salukis and Bears face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Missouri State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Salukis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Southern Illinois improved to 4-11 on the season with an 88-78 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Salukis were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread.</p> <p>They led 35-27 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 166 went over the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Jarrett Hensley led Southern Illinois with 30 points on 68.8% shooting in their win, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Vincent Brady II added 24 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from three, while Zaxton King contributed 23 points, making 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Salukis shot 47.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 36.8% of their threes (7/19) and 70.4% from the free-throw line (19/27), adding 14 offensive rebounds and 18 assists.</p><p>Southern Illinois gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (24/46). From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 19 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Southern Illinois sent their opponent to the stripe 27 times, where they converted 19, shooting 70%. The Salukis also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Bears fell to 5-10 on the season after a 88-78 loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday. Missouri State, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, the Bears put up 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 166, well over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Missouri State's offense put up 78 points, shooting 42.4% from the field. They hit 11 threes at a 37.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the line, they made 17 of 25 free throws, good for 68%.</p> <p>Jarrett Hensley led the way with 30 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75% from deep (3/4). Vincent Brady II added 24 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three, while Zaxton King chipped in 23 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 47% shooting. The Bears allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 46 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Missouri State's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, good for 70%. Missouri State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25