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La Salle Explorers vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Elon Phoenix vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

LIU Sharks vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Brown Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Maine Black Bears vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Lindenwood Lions vs Robert Morris Colonials NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Belmont Bruins vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Explorers and Dragons game? Catch the action at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FloC. In this non-conference matchup, La Salle is favored by -1 against Drexel. The over/under for the game is 134 points.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +1</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Explorers Pull Off a Win at Philadelphia?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle picked up a 93-77 win over Cornell on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. The Explorers were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 170, going over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 47-39 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Cornell to 38. It was a solid all-around performance for the Explorers, who controlled the game from start to finish.</p><p>La Salle put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes on 18 tries.</p> <p>The Explorers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Corey McKeithan led the way with 25 points, while Demetrius Lilley and Deuce Jones added 16 and 15 points, respectively. Jacob Beccles was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed their opponent to shoot 55% from two-point range, with 24 made baskets on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle's opponent hit 7 of 18 threes, shooting 38%. The Explorers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 24 free throws, a 72% success rate. La Salle gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>In their recent game against Temple, the Dragons fell 69-61 on Tuesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, Drexel kept things closer than expected on the road.</p> <p>After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Drexel was outscored 32-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 130 came in below the O/U line of 144.</p><p>Drexel struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 21.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 33 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on 8 of 12 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line.</p> <p>The Dragons grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Zion Stanford led the way with 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.2% from the field.</p><p>Despite Drexel's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Dragons held their opponent to 43% on two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 41 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense limited their opponent to 4 threes on 12 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 67%.</p>

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<p>Michigan State is the heavy favorite in this week 13 matchup against Purdue, set to kick off at 8:00 ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing (MI). The game will be broadcast on FOX, and the over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The Spartans are -13.5 point favorites, and the money line odds have them at -547. Purdue comes in with a 1-9 record, while Michigan State is 4-6 on the season.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spartan Stadium (MI) at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Michigan State Spartans winning this one by a score of 25 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the Michigan State Spartans to win, our ATS pick is to take the Purdue Boilermakers at +13.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Purdue Boilermakers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Purdue enters Week 13 against Michigan State with a 1-9 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 114th in our power rankings and have gone winless on the road (0-3) and at home (0-4) this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Boilermakers have not been favored in any games this year and have an average scoring margin of -21.7 points per game. Against the spread, they are 0-7.</p> <p></p><p>Purdue’s over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 56.1 points. This week’s line is set at 48.5 points, compared to their average line of 49.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Purdue’s offense ranks 104th in our power rankings, averaging 17.2 points per game. They are 111th in third-down conversions, converting just 33.3% of their attempts. On the ground, they average 138.2 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Devin Mockobee leads the rushing attack with 652 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry and scoring three touchdowns. Quarterback Hudson Card has thrown for 1,264 yards, with eight touchdowns and five interceptions, and has a passer rating of 82.</p><p>Purdue's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 38.9 points per game. In their recent matchup against Penn State, they gave up 49 points, including four passing touchdowns and 305 passing yards. They also allowed 234 rushing yards in the game.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 204.3 rushing yards per game against Purdue, while quarterbacks have posted a 108.8 passer rating and completed 65.8% of their passes, averaging 251.1 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Michigan State Spartans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Michigan State enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, facing Purdue at home. They rank 74th in our power rankings and have a 35.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Spartans are 2-2 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -6.1 points, and they are 4-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 48.5 points. Michigan State’s games have averaged a 46-point line, with their over/under record at 5-4 and an average total of 44.9 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Michigan State’s offense ranks 87th in scoring, averaging 19.4 points per game. They are 75th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is 38.2%, and they are 104th in rushing, with 117.1 yards per game.</p> <p>Aidan Chiles has thrown for 2,106 yards, leading the passing game. Michigan State is 51st in passing attempts, averaging 29.9 per game. Chiles has 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 79. Nick Marsh has 611 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Michigan State's defense has allowed an average of 25.5 points per game this season, including 38 points in their recent 38-16 loss to Illinois. In that game, they gave up 370 total yards, with 231 yards coming through the air and 139 on the ground, while allowing five touchdowns, including three rushing scores.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 132.2 rushing yards per game on 32.7 attempts against Michigan State, while quarterbacks have posted a 92 passer rating, completing 61.1% of their passes for an average of 198.4 yards per game.</p>

Purdue Boilermakers vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>ESPN will be covering this week 12 matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils, set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. Both teams come in with a 7-2 record this season. The Wildcats are the -8.5-point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 50.5 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arizona State Sun Devils winning this one by a score of 26 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Arizona State Sun Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +8.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Arizona State Sun Devils Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Arizona State enters Week 12 with a 7-2 record, ranked 37th in our power rankings. They are 5-0 at home but 2-2 on the road. The Sun Devils are already bowl-eligible, and they have a 2.6% chance of winning the Big 12.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Arizona State is 7-2 this season, with a perfect 5-0 record at home. They’ve been favored in five games, going 5-0 ATS as the favorite, and have an average scoring margin of +7.8 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 50.5 points. Arizona State’s games have averaged 55.3 points, and their over/under record is 5-4, with an average line of 53.7 points.</p><p>Arizona State’s offense ranks 29th in our power rankings heading into week 12, averaging 31.6 points per game, which places them 35th nationally. Their ground game is their strength, with 205 rushing yards per game on 41 attempts, ranking 26th in the country.</p> <p>Cam Skattebo leads the rushing attack with 1,005 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Sam Leavitt has thrown for 1,631 yards with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 100.</p><p>Arizona State’s defense has allowed 23.8 points per game this season, ranking 45th nationally. They’ve given up 211.7 passing yards per game (80th) and 122 rushing yards per game, which ranks 43rd. Opposing quarterbacks have a 78 passer rating and a 59.7% completion rate against Arizona State’s defense.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against UCF, Arizona State’s defense allowed 31 points but managed to secure a win. They gave up 406 total yards, including 177 rushing yards on 37 attempts, while holding UCF’s passing attack to 229 yards and forcing one interception.</p><h3>Are The Kansas State Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Kansas State enters Week 12 with a 7-2 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They are ranked 19th in our CFB power rankings and have a 14.6% chance of winning the Big 12. The Wildcats also have the 18th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 15.8%.</p> <p></p><p>At home, Kansas State is 3-0, while they are 3-2 on the road. They’ve been favored in eight of their nine games, going 6-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +9.6 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 50.5 points. Kansas State’s games have averaged 52.9 points, with an average over/under line of 53.8 points. Their over/under record for the season is 4-4.</p><p>Heading into week 12, Kansas State's offense ranks 36th in points per game, scoring 31.2, and they are 33rd in our offensive power rankings. Their strength is their ground game, averaging 210.7 rushing yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally.</p> <p>DJ Giddens is the team's leading rusher, with 995 yards and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,892 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 95. Jayce Brown leads the receivers with 604 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive performance, Kansas State fell 24-19 to Houston, allowing just 234 total yards. The Wildcats gave up 123 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 111 passing yards, forcing no turnovers.</p> <p></p><p>Ranked 31st nationally, Kansas State’s defense is allowing 21.7 points per game. They rank 20th in rushing defense, giving up just 109.3 yards per game, but have struggled against the pass, allowing 230.2 yards per game and a 66.6% completion rate.</p>

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Volunteers and Cardinals game? Catch the action at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ACCN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Louisville as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Volunteers Find a Way to Win in Louisville?</h3><p>Tennessee opened their season with an 80-64 win over Gardner-Webb on Monday. Playing at home, the Volunteers were -27 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Tennessee led 44-32 at halftime and added 36 more points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. Though they got the win, they’ll look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Tennessee's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points with a field goal percentage of 50.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc, making 8 threes in total. At the free-throw line, they shot 76.2%, hitting 16 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 22 points, shooting 4/10 from three-point range. Chaz Lanier added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Jordan Gainey contributed 16 points on 7/9 shooting overall. Zakai Zeigler dished out 9 assists, though he struggled from three, missing all 6 of his attempts.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive struggles, allowing 64 points on 50% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 8 offensive rebounds. The Volunteers gave up 62% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 32 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tennessee's defense allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 76% clip.</p><h3>Will the Cardinals Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Louisville opened their season with a dominant 93-45 win over Morehead State on Monday. The Cardinals, playing at home, were -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Louisville took control early, leading 41-14 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 31.</p><p>Louisville put up 93 points in their latest game, shooting 45.1% from the field and 53.5% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.6% of their threes (11/36). At the free-throw line, they shot 64.3%, making 18 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>The Cardinals dished out 21 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Kasean Pryor led the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds in just 19 minutes, while J'Vonne Hadley added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Terrence Edwards Jr. and Reyne Smith each contributed 12 points, with Smith knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 45 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 45% from the field, with 32 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 21/35, hitting 60% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent shot 11/36, making 30% of their threes. They also went 18/28 from the free-throw line, shooting 64%. Louisville allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tennessee Volunteers vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>UNLV comes into this game with an 8-2 record, while San Jose State is 6-4 on the season. The game is set for Friday, November 22nd, with a 10:00 ET kickoff at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose. You can catch this one on FS1, with the Rebels favored at -7.5 points. The over/under line is currently at 62.5 points.</p><h3>UNLV REBELS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at CEFCU Stadium at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the San Jose State Spartans winning this one by a score of 33 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the San Jose State Spartans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 62.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UNLV Rebels Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>UNLV heads into Week 13 with an 8-2 record, holding the top spot in our projections for bowl eligibility. They have a 15.9% chance of winning the Mountain West and rank 23rd in the nation with an 8.8% chance of making the CFB playoff. The Rebels are 5-0 on the road this season and 2-1 at home.</p> <p></p><p>UNLV’s ATS record is 4-4, and they have a +16.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in five games, going 2-3 against the spread as the favorite. On the road, they are 3-2 ATS, while their home record is 1-2.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 62.5 points. UNLV’s games have averaged 63.3 points, with an average line of 57.4 points. They are 4-4 against the over/under this season, with seven games having lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>UNLV’s offense ranks 6th in points per game, averaging 39.9, and they are 38th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Their rushing attack is their strength, with 250.1 yards per game on 43 attempts, ranking 7th nationally.</p> <p>Hajj-Malik Williams has thrown for 1,436 yards, completing 64.8% of his passes, with 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 113. Ricky White III has 867 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns this season.</p><p>UNLV's defense has been strong against the run this season, allowing just 112 rushing yards per game, which ranks 27th nationally. In their latest game, a 41-20 win over San Diego State, they gave up 107 rushing yards on 35 attempts and forced two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 260.5 passing yards per game against UNLV, but quarterbacks have managed just a 72.7 passer rating, the 27th-lowest in the country. This season, UNLV’s defense has faced the 34th-fewest rushing attempts and the 105th-most passing attempts nationally.</p><h3>Are The San Jose State Spartans Going Win In At Upset At CEFCU Stadium</h3><p>San Jose State enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record, and they are 100% likely to be bowl-eligible. They are 2-1 at home this season and rank 91st in our CFB power rankings. So far, they have been favored in only two games this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Spartans have a +2.1 average scoring margin, but their ATS record is 2-5. At home, they are 0-3 against the spread, and as the favorite, they are 0-2 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 62.5 points, the highest for San Jose State this season. Their average over/under line is 54.4 points, and their over/under record is 2-5, with games averaging 53.9 points.</p><p>San Jose State’s offense is ranked 71st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13, and they are 50th in points per game, scoring 28 per contest. The Spartans have leaned heavily on their passing game, ranking 4th in the nation with 343.7 passing yards per game, and they are 6th in passing attempts, averaging 42.1 per game. They are 13th in completions, with 24.6 per game, and they have converted 41.3% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p>Walker Eget leads the team with 1,758 passing yards, completing 59.3% of his passes. He has thrown six touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 81. On the ground, San Jose State is averaging 92 rushing yards per game. Floyd Chalk IV has rushed for 596 yards, scoring nine touchdowns and averaging 5 yards per carry. Nick Nash has been the top receiver, with 1,282 yards and 14 touchdowns on 95 catches.</p><p>San Jose State's defense has allowed an average of 25.9 points per game this season, including 42 points in their latest matchup against Boise State. The Spartans gave up 456 total yards, with 286 yards coming through the air and 170 on the ground, along with four rushing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 240.9 passing yards per game against San Jose State, ranking them 120th nationally. The defense has faced 40.7 rushing attempts per game, allowing an average of 155 rushing yards per contest.</p>

UNLV Rebels vs San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, SC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored by -5.5 vs. North Carolina Central.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Georgia Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game</h3> <p>North Carolina Central fell to High Point 76-60 on Tuesday, November 12th. The Eagles were +16.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 39-21 at halftime, the Eagles scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 136, under the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Kezza Giffa's 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, led North Carolina Central's offense in their last game. Po'Boigh King added 22 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, while Kimani Hamilton contributed 14 points, shooting 5-of-8 from the field.</p> <p>The Eagles shot 42.6% overall, with a 40% mark from three-point range (6-of-15) and 80% from the free-throw line (8-of-10). Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Eagles' defense conceded 6 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% rate.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Eagles?</h3><p>Georgia Southern dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 92-84 to UNCW. The Eagles, who were +5.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>Georgia Southern led 37-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 58 points while scoring 47 of their own. Improving their defense will be key as they move forward this season.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point attempts and went 8-for-22 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.4% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 64.3% of their attempts, going 18-for-28.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 33 points, while Dontae Horne added 23 points and Khamari McGriff contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. The Eagles had 9 assists as a team, with Eren Banks leading the way with 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points despite holding the opposing team to just 42% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 16 made two-point shots on 25 attempts, a 64% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 59 times, where they converted 45 attempts, shooting 76% from the stripe. The Eagles also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

The Houston Astros have taken the first two games of this week’s four-game set from the Boston Red Sox. That means a win on Wednesday would secure a series victory and Houston is favored to do exactly that on June 2.

It will be Nick Pivetta and Framber Valdez to start this one off and bettors have spoken and spoken loudly about that pitching matchup with a 20-cent move in favor of the Astros, who are now listed in the -145 range at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a></strong> with a total of 8.5.

Let’s look deeper into this matchup and see if the line movement is correct.
<h2><strong><u>Boston Red Sox</u></strong></h2>
The Red Sox have had an impressive season so far, but they’ve also played one of the weakest schedules in the American League. Boston has yet to play the Yankees. The Red Sox did sweep Tampa Bay in a three-game series, but that happened a while ago before the current version of the Rays burst onto the scene. This has been the first series against Houston. Boston only played two interleague games against Atlanta and has not played a talented Washington team.

Stepping up in class to face the Astros has not gone well this week, as Houston owns a 16-3 edge in runs in the series. The Red Sox offense has been non-existent in this series and a reversal of fortunes for the pitching staff has taken place. We’ll see if they can right the ship for the last two games, but this felt like a long time coming given the schedule.

The Red Sox offense is starting to drop back a tiny bit, as Boston now ranks fifth in wOBA. They’ve been passed recently by some other teams and are starting to feel the effects of the low BB% that they’ve had all season long. They’ve been aggressive swinging the bats and have hit for a lot of power, but walks are guaranteed baserunners and a 7.1% BB% ranks among the lowest in the league.

Many would also say that the Red Sox have been fortunate on the pitching side. Nick Pivetta has a 3.86 ERA with a 3.41 FIP in his 53.2 innings of work. Even with the good returns of this season, Pivetta has a 5.22 ERA with a 4.47 FIP throughout his career. His HR/FB% is 16.7% over 460 MLB innings, but sits at just 6.8% this season. There are a lot of skeptics out there about his stat line, especially with a high walk rate, and we’re seeing the voices of those skeptics today.

The Red Sox do have one of the league’s better bullpens this season, as they rank sixth as a unit in fWAR and seventh in FIP. That has been a strength for the team and one that could come into play here if they can actually keep this one competitive or have a lead.
<h2><strong><u>Houston Astros</u></strong></h2>
The Astros seem like a team capable of turning it on and off this season. Houston has played very well for long stretches, but was also swept by the Rangers in a weekend set not that long ago. They’ve played better here of late while getting challenged by the Dodgers, Padres, and Red Sox during a tough stretch of the schedule. It seems like they just need that additional competitive fervor to get through these games at times.

Houston’s offense has been good all season long, but the Astros are now knocking on the door of being the best offense in baseball. By wRC+, they are. By wOBA, they rank second. Houston’s power production has improved of late and they’ve spent all season riding one of the lowest K% marks in baseball, so they’ve put a ton of balls in play with great success.

Houston still sits a half-game back of Oakland, even though the Astros have the only positive run differential in the division. They’re outscoring opponents by 1.2 runs per game. By Pythagorean Win-Loss record, the Astros should lead the division by five in the win column and eight in the loss column over the Athletics. Instead they trail because baseball is weird like that.

Framber Valdez gets the call tonight for Houston. The left-hander made his season debut last week against the Padres and went four innings with a solo homer and two walks over 18 batters. He struck out four. Everything looked fine for Valdez, though his velocity was down a little as he keeps building up his arm.

The concern is that Valdez might go 4-5 innings today, which means another big workload for an Astros bullpen that is a major weakness this season. The Astros rank in the bottom five in FIP and have one of the worst bullpens in baseball by fWAR. They’ll have to score some runs and play from in front here if they want to have a chance.
<h2><strong><u>Red Sox vs. Astros Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
The total has been bet down a little bit from 9 to 8.5, but I’d be looking for the over here. Valdez is not going to work deep into this game, which means a steady dose of Astros relievers. Pivetta is a guy that has some walk rate issues and will also give up home runs and hard contact. He’s definitely overachieved this season. Rather than lay the -145 price with Houston’s bullpen getting half or more of the outs, let’s look over instead.

<strong>Pick: Over 8.5</strong>

Red Sox vs. Astros Free Pick - 06/02/21

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Storm versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FOX. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Connecticut being favored by -9.5 at home against St. John's.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. John's Red Storm +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 5:30 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. JOHN'S RED STORM:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like St. John's at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does St. John's Have A Chance at Madison Square Garden?</h3><p>St. John's heads into today's game against Connecticut as the underdog, as they have been in 11 of their 31 games this season. They have gone 4-7 in those games, and they are 19-12 overall. The Red Storm are currently riding a six-game winning streak, and they have gone 12-8 in Big East play.</p>

<p>On the road this season, St. John's has gone 8-7, and they have won their last four games away from home. For the year, they have an average scoring margin of +3.8 points per game on the road, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games on the road.</p><p>St. John's has an ATS record of 16-15 this season and they have gone 8-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 3 road games, the Red Storm have gone 3-0 ATS and they are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in St. John's games this season (149.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 168 points, which is higher than today's over/under line of 146.5. This season, the over/under record in their games is 17-14.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the St. John's offense ended with 91 points against Seton Hall. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 51.6% and made 8 threes. Daniss Jenkins is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.6. Meanwhile, Joel Soriano also brings a PPG average of 14.1 into the game.</p><p>The Red Storm's defense is presently ranked 142nd nationally, allowing an average of 71.2 points per contest. St. John's' three-point defense is currently 127th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.8% of their shots vs. St. John's.</p><h3>Can Connecticut Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Connecticut is coming off a 87-60 win over Xavier, and they have won five straight games. The Huskies are 28-3 overall and 19-2 in Big East play.</p>

<p>At home, UConn is a perfect 19-0 this season, and they have won their last 19 games at home. On the season, the Huskies have an average scoring margin of +24.5 points per game at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Connecticut has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 20-10-1. At home, their ATS mark is 12-7, and they have gone 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games. Overall, the Huskies have an ATS record of 20-11-1 this year.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is in line with the average over/under line in Connecticut's games this season (145.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>The Connecticut offense is coming off a game in which they scored 87 points vs. Xavier. Overall their field goal percentage was 58.3% while connecting on 7 threes. Donovan Clingan was the leading scorer for the Huskies, putting up 13 points. In addition, Tristen Newton contributed 13 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Connecticut defense is giving up an average of 63.8 points per contest. The Connecticut defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 60 points and allowed Xavier to connect on 7 threes.</p>

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