<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Lobos. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have New Mexico as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico Lobos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 11:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Albuquerque Possible for the Broncos?</h3><p>Boise State improved to 12-5 on the season with a dominant 96-55 home win over Wyoming on Tuesday. The Broncos, who were favored by 13.5 points, easily covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 132.5.</p> <p>Boise State took control early, leading 50-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 46 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Boise State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points while shooting 58.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (13/26) and 66.7% of their twos (18/27).</p> <p>Andrew Meadow and Julian Bowie both shot 71.4% from the floor, with Bowie knocking down 5 of 6 from deep. Alvaro Cardenas was perfect from the field and beyond the arc, finishing 4/4 overall and 2/2 from three, while also dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>Despite Boise State's defensive effort, they allowed 55 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 58% from the field. Boise State struggled to contain their opponents inside, giving up 66% shooting on two-point attempts (18/27).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boise State's defense allowed 13 threes on 26 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 21/28 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their foul shots. Boise State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Lobos dropped to 13-4 on the season after a narrow 71-70 road loss to San Jose State on Tuesday. New Mexico, who entered the game as 10-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>New Mexico led 35-31 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 35. The combined points of 141 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 15 three-point attempts for a 20% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. Their two-point shooting was more respectable at 47.1%.</p> <p>Nelly Junior Joseph led the Lobos with 20 points, shooting 70% from the field in just 20 minutes of play. Robert Vaihola added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Donovan Dent contributed 17 points and 5 assists. Will McClendon was the team's best three-point shooter, hitting 4 of 7 attempts for a 57.1% success rate.</p><p>New Mexico's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>The Lobos held their opponent to 41% shooting on two-pointers (18/43), but they shot 45% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 22 attempts. New Mexico also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws (62%).</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-119) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (-102) in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 1 point, and the over/under line is currently 228.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are looking to break losing streaks, as the Timberwolves (35-26) have dropped two straight, while the Bucks (33-18) have lost their last two as well.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-116 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Minnesota Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>In Minnesota's games this season, the average over/under line is 222.9, which is lower than today's line of 228.5. The Timberwolves have gone 25-26 on the O/U this season.</p>

<p>Minnesota's last game vs. the Bulls had a combined score of 252 points, which easily went over the O/U line of 217. The Timberwolves lost the game by a score of 129-123.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Minnesota is 25-25 this season and has covered the spread in two straight games as the underdog. Today, they are getting one point as the underdog.</p>

<p>Out of Minnesota's 51 games, they have been the underdog in 10 of them. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -2.6 points per game. Overall, they are 35-16 and are in 2nd place in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>Minnesota's Western Conference record is 24-8, and they are 11-8 against non-conference opponents. On the road, the Timberwolves are 16-11 compared to 19-5 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Timberwolves have been an above-average offensive team, ranking 22nd in points per game at 113.1. When playing on the road, they have averaged 113.5 points per game compared to 112.7 at home.</p>

<p>Minnesota's offense has been efficient overall, ranking 8th in field goal percentage (48%). They have also been one of the most accurate three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 39% of their attempts (2nd).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Timberwolves are 25th in the NBA at 97.5 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 17th, averaging 26.3 per contest.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 25.5% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 107.1 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Timberwolves squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 50.5% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.4% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks are favored by 1 point at home today against the Timberwolves. This season, Milwaukee has been favored in 46 of their 51 games and has a record of 33-13 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Despite being favored in all but five games, the Bucks have an ATS record of just 19-32. At home, they are 10-16 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +6.5 points per game.</p>

<p>On the season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 28-23, and the under has hit in their last five games. Today's O/U line of 228.5 is lower than their season average of 239.9.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Suns by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 242.5, and the Bucks were 6-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bucks are 33-18 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference.</p><p>At home, the Bucks are averaging 125.6 points per game, which is 2nd in the league. Overall, they are 2nd in scoring at 123.3 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 74.5% of their games.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 2nd in the league at 101.9 possessions per game. They are also 2nd in field goal percentage at 49%. From two-point range, they are 2nd in the NBA at 58%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bucks are 6th in the league at 37%. They are 5th in made three-pointers per game at 14.2. In terms of free throws, Milwaukee is 2nd in both attempts and makes.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Bucks' defense is giving up an average of 119.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 66.7% of their games. Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.9% and 34.6% from three-point territory.</p>

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<p>The Eagles and Fighting Irish are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Fighting Irish will host the game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Notre Dame is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. Boston College.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Even though we have Notre Dame winning straight-up, we like Boston College at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances in South Bend</h3><p>Boston College fell to 9-7 on the season after a 79-71 home loss to Syracuse on Saturday, January 11th. The Eagles entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Boston College allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own, leading to the loss.</p><p>Boston College put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%, while connecting on 50% of their two-point shots (23/46). At the free-throw line, the Eagles converted 13 of 20 attempts, good for 65%.</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 26 points, shooting 54.5% from the field despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Donald Hand Jr. contributed 20 points, though he also shot 25% from deep. Joshua Beadle added 17 points, dishing out 6 assists, while Lucas Taylor connected on 2 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points and a 66.7% shooting performance.</p><p>Boston College's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Boston College held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Boston College allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Irish Win at Purcell Pavilion?</h3><p>Notre Dame fell to 7-9 on the season after an 86-78 loss to Duke on Saturday. The Irish were +19.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 44-36 at halftime, Notre Dame matched Duke’s 42 points in the 2nd half. The total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Notre Dame's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 78 points with a 48.3% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg was the standout performer, scoring 42 points on 78.6% shooting, including 4 of 6 from three-point range. Markus Burton also contributed 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Khaman Maluach was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, the Fighting Irish allowed 76% shooting, with their opponent hitting 16 of 21 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Notre Dame's opponent went 8 for 24, shooting 33%. The Fighting Irish also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 30 attempts, an 85% success rate. Notre Dame allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pride versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. In this non-conference matchup, Hofstra is favored by -1.5 against Quinnipiac. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Hofstra Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Hofstra's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 60-42 loss to Temple on Sunday. The Pride, who were -4 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Hofstra trailed 33-20 at halftime and managed just 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The total points for the game were 102, well under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points while shooting 25% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.6%, and they connected on only 5 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 17.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jean Aranguren played all 40 minutes, finishing with 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite shooting 26.7% from the field and 16.7% from three. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 12 points, shooting 28.6% overall and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Hofstra's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting only 9 of 27 attempts for 33%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense was equally effective, as their opponent managed just 5 threes on 29 attempts, shooting 17%. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 60%.</p><h3>Does Quinnipiac Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Quinnipiac’s season record fell to 4-7 after an 84-80 loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday. The Bobcats were +3 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Quinnipiac trailed 41-34 at halftime but scored 46 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>Quinnipiac put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 9 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting at a 34.6% rate, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 for 78.9%.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Amarri Monroe added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Max Frazier was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% from the field and grabbing 9 boards.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to connect on 71% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 31 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16 free throws.</p>

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<p>The Bobcats and Zips are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158 points, and Akron is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Ohio.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Akron Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 9-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio led 45-35 at halftime and continued to play well in the second half, outscoring Ball State 41-36. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, thanks in part to their 65% shooting on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36.4%.</p> <p>The Bobcats also added 10 points from the free-throw line, hitting 62.5% of their attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Mickey Pearson Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each contributed 15 points, with Paveletzke also adding 6 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Bobcats had a tough time containing two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 65% of their attempts, going 26/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Ohio gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Zips Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Zips improved to 9-5 on the season with an 85-78 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Akron, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game hit 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Akron had to rally in this game, as they were down 42-30 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Toledo 55-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a strong 56.5% inside the arc, but just 31% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Johnson led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 52.2% overall, though he struggled from deep, going 1 for 7. Akron dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with Amani Lyles contributing 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Akron's defense gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 26/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, Akron held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%. Akron allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Thunderbirds and Bruins game? Catch the action at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with UCLA being favored by -22.5 over Southern Utah.</p><h3>SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Utah Thunderbirds +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Southern Utah at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thunderbirds Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Utah picked up a road win over Idaho on Saturday, November 23rd, with an 82-67 victory. The Thunderbirds entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 145.</p> 

<p>Southern Utah took control early, leading 42-25 at halftime. While they allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, they scored 40 of their own to maintain their lead and secure the win.</p><p>Southern Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 56.6% (30/53). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to their 57.9% shooting from beyond the arc (11/19) and 55.9% shooting inside the arc (19/34).</p> <p>They also connected on 78.6% of their free throws (11/14) and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Jamir Simpson led the way with 21 points, while Dominique Ford and Kyson Rose each added 14 points. Jack Payne chipped in 12 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Southern Utah's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 41 shots to fall, also at a 43% clip.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Thunderbirds' defense saw 7 of 16 shots go in, with opponents shooting 43%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws for 83%. Southern Utah allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UCLA Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UCLA continued their dominant start to the season with an 80-47 win over Cal State Fullerton on Friday, November 22nd. Playing at home, the Bruins entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -27 point spread, and they covered it comfortably. The total points for the game ended at 127, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UCLA took control early, leading 39-25 at halftime, and they clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 22 points while scoring 41 of their own.</p><p>UCLA's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Bruins struggled at the free-throw line, making just 60.9% of their attempts, but they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 22 assists. Kobe Johnson contributed 12 points and 5 assists, while Tyler Bilodeau and Eric Dailey Jr. each added 11 points, with Dailey hitting 50% of his threes.</p><p>Despite UCLA's defensive struggles, allowing 47 points on 50% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 47 points. The Bruins gave up 24 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 57% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 14 for 60%. UCLA allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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