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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Waves versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. This West Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored to win by -16.5 at home vs. Pepperdine.</p><h3>PEPPERDINE WAVES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Pepperdine at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Waves Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Pepperdine fell to 5-9 on the season after an 89-82 home loss to Gonzaga on Monday. The Waves were +20.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 50-32 at halftime, Pepperdine outscored Gonzaga 50-39 in the second half. The game’s total points of 171 went over the pre-game line of 159.5.</p><p>Pepperdine's offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They connected on 59% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-29 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>The Waves dished out 20 assists, with Moe Odum contributing 8 of them to go along with his 24 points. Jaxon Olvera led the team with 27 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep. Braden Huff was highly efficient, shooting 9-for-10 from the field in just 16 minutes of action.</p><p>Pepperdine's defense struggled, giving up 89 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 59% of their two-point attempts (23/39).</p> <p>From three-point range, Pepperdine's defense held the opposition to 31% shooting (9/29). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 attempts (90%). Pepperdine also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Saint Mary's Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Mary's improved to 10-3 on the season with a 70-60 win over Pacific on Saturday, December 28th. The Gaels, heavy favorites at -21, didn't cover the spread, and the game's total points of 130 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Saint Mary's took control early, leading 34-17 at halftime, but allowed Pacific to score 43 points in the 2nd half while adding 36 of their own.</p><p>Saint Mary's struggled with their shooting in their last game, hitting just 38.2% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they shot only 55% from the free-throw line. Despite these struggles, they managed to score 70 points, thanks in part to 22 offensive rebounds and 23 assists.</p> <p>Luke Barrett and Elias Ralph each scored 20 points, with Barrett adding 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Elijah Fisher was efficient, shooting 70% and contributing 17 points and 8 rebounds. Lamar Washington had 14 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 29.4% from the field.</p><p>Saint Mary's Gaels held their opponent to just 60 points, forcing them into a 38% shooting performance from the field. The Gaels' defense was effective inside, allowing 42% shooting on two-point attempts (19/45).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's limited their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 23 attempts. The Gaels also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 11 free throws (55%).</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Holy Cross as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Loyola Maryland Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Loyola Maryland fell to 4-6 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to DePaul on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, the Greyhounds failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>DePaul jumped out to a 44-26 lead at halftime, and while Loyola Maryland scored 39 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40. The total points for the game hit 149, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p><p>NJ Benson and Jacob Theodosiou both scored 22 points in Loyola Maryland's recent game, with Theodosiou shooting 90% from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Benson added 17 rebounds and shot 71.4% overall.</p> <p>As a team, the Greyhounds shot 44.4% from the field, hitting 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%) and 11-of-20 from the free-throw line (55%). They finished with 15 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, posting an effective field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>Despite Loyola Maryland's defense giving up 84 points, they limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5/24, a 20% success rate. However, their defense struggled inside, allowing 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Maryland's opponent went 17/23, converting 73% of their attempts. The Greyhounds also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Crusaders Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Holy Cross improved to 6-5 on the season after a 78-70 road win over Siena on Friday, December 20th. The Crusaders entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 27-23 at halftime, Holy Cross exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game ended at 148, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks to hitting 15 of 29 threes at a 51.7% clip, while struggling inside the arc, shooting just 38.5% on twos.</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 20 points. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats connecting on 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, the Crusaders allowed 57% shooting, as their opponents went 23/40 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. The Crusaders also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 66%.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. Troy is favored by -2.5 in this Sun Belt conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134.5 points.</p><h3>TROY TROJANS VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Holmes Convocation Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Troy Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Troy improved to 6-4 on the season with a 77-57 home win over Georgia State on Saturday, December 21st. The Trojans entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 134 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Troy took control early, leading 39-25 at halftime, and maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 38-32.</p><p>Troy put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 52.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, making just 29.2% on 7-of-24 shooting from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 72%, going 18-of-25.</p> <p>Myles Rigsby led the way with 22 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three and shooting 60% overall. Jelani Hamilton added 18 points, knocking down 5-of-11 from three-point range. Tayton Conerway contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 57 points, Troy's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 19 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 52% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Trojans held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Troy also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%. The Trojans gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Mountaineers?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 68-64 road loss to North Texas on Friday, December 20th. Despite the loss, Appalachian State covered the spread as +11.5 underdogs.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State trailed 33-28 at halftime but outscored North Texas 36-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 132 went over the pre-game line of 123.5.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense shot 52.4% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.9%. They hit 65.2% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, while also making 81.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Myles Tate led the way with 21 points, shooting 50% from three-point range (4/8) and adding 5 assists. Brenen Lorient was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including his only three-point attempt, and finishing with 17 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Appalachian State held the other team to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% success rate. The opposing team also went 15/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 78%. Appalachian State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dons and Tigers. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. Get ready to place your bets! San Francisco is favored by -14.5 in this West Coast conference contest against Pacific. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Pacific pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Dons Secure a Win at Stockton?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Francisco improved to 11-3 on the season with a 97-94 win over Santa Clara on Monday. The Dons were favored by four points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 191 far exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Trailing 47-45 at halftime, San Francisco tightened up defensively in the second half, outscoring Santa Clara 41-39 to secure the win.</p><p>San Francisco put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 51.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.1%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.3%, going 19-for-31.</p> <p>Malik Thomas led the way with 34 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 42.9% overall and 44.4% from three. Marcus Williams added 23 points and 8 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field. Johnny O'Neil was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Dons couldn't contain the inside game, as they gave up 66% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Francisco's opponent hit 10 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 33%. The Dons also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers dropped to 3-11 on the season after a 75-65 road loss to the Toreros on Monday, December 30th. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, Pacific not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Pacific trailed 35-31 at halftime and were outscored 40-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, the Pacific Tigers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 three-point attempts for a 22.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. Their free-throw shooting was also subpar, connecting on 14 of 23 attempts for 60.9%.</p> <p>Steven Jamerson II led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 9 of 12 from the field. Elijah Fisher added 20 points and 10 boards, hitting 7 of 10 shots. The Tigers finished with just 8 assists as a team, while grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Pacific's defense gave up 75 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Pacific's defense conceded 9 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponents hitting 45%. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 73% rate. Pacific allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

San Francisco Dons vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Tigers and Owls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Owls will host the game at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, FL. Memphis is favored by -3.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against Florida Atlantic. The game's over/under currently sits at 159.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Memphis Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 10-3 on the season with an 87-70 win over Ole Miss on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Leading 38-36 at halftime, Memphis pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Rebels 49-34.</p><p>Memphis put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 36.8% of their threes, hitting 7 of 19 attempts, while shooting 52.4% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 22 of 31 attempts, good for 71%.</p> <p>Colby Rogers led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep and shooting 62.5% overall. Dain Dainja was efficient as well, making 6 of 7 shots in just 18 minutes. PJ Haggerty contributed 17 points and 6 assists, while Moussa Cisse grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with his 13 points.</p><p>Memphis gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field on 29 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 52% shooting, as their opponents hit 22 of 42 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Memphis' defense allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 22 for 71%. The Tigers gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Owls Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Florida Atlantic's season record dropped to 6-6 after an 86-69 loss to Michigan State on Saturday, December 21st. The Owls were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 155, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 44.</p><p>Florida Atlantic managed just 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts for 18.2%.</p> <p>Tre Carroll led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 2 of 3 from three. Coen Carr added 17 points and 8 boards, going 7 of 9 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense gave up 86 points, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field. The Owls allowed 31 made field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Florida Atlantic's defense allowed 23 two-point field goals on 48 attempts, a 47% shooting percentage. From three-point range, their opponent shot 38%, hitting 8 of 21 attempts. The Owls also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 80%.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Bearkats and Aggies game? Catch the action at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and New Mexico State is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Sam Houston.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Sam Houston?</h3><p>Sam Houston dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 110-78 road loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Bearkats entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 188, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Trailing 52-40 at halftime, Sam Houston scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 58 points to the Panthers.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 53.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 69.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 30.4% on 7-of-23 three-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bearkats managed only 6 offensive rebounds and 6 assists as a team. Cameron Huefner led the way with 26 points, while Zack Austin and Ishmael Leggett each added 23 points, with Leggett dishing out 11 assists. Austin hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep, while Leggett connected on 75% of his 3-point attempts.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 110 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Bearkats allowed their opponent to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 22/34 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Sam Houston's defense gave up 16 threes on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, shooting 78%. The Bearkats allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are New Mexico State Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies improved to 4-6 on the season with a 72-69 home win over Southern Utah on Monday. New Mexico State entered the game as 5-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, the Aggies outscored the Thunderbirds 40-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 146-point O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico State's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3%, and were impressive at the free-throw line, converting 14 of 16 attempts for 87.5%.</p> <p>Christian Cook and Dominique Ford each scored 19 points, with Cook shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three. Ford hit 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency. Peter Filipovity added 18 points, shooting 60% from the field and contributing 9 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, as the other team hit 20 of 41 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Aggies' defense saw the opposition make 6 of 17 three-point attempts, good for 35%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 shots for 87%. New Mexico State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Two teams heading in opposite directions will meet in Milwaukee tonight as the Nets (12-21) have dropped three straight and are 14-point underdogs to the Bucks (17-14), who have won three in a row and are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will tip-off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -14</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-95 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Nets?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 12-21 on the season after a 130-113 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 243, well over the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn led 33-26 after the 1st quarter but allowed 39 points in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Nets were down 94-91, but a 10-0 run by the Raptors put the game out of reach, as Toronto outscored Brooklyn 36-22 in the final period.</p><p>In their loss to the Raptors, the Nets shot 48.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, with 11 made in total. Cameron Johnson led the way with 24 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate, while D'Angelo Russell added 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% from the floor.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 17 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 25% from three, making 3 triples. Nic Claxton chipped in 16 points, with 6 coming in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Nets struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 130 points to the Raptors. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Brooklyn also gave up 36 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Overall, the Raptors shot 59% from the field, including 50% from three-point range, hitting 16 threes. The Nets sent Toronto to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 28 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 17-14 on the season with a 120-112 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Milwaukee, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the 8-point victory. The game’s total of 232 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 230.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 12-0 run was key in the win, as they extended their lead from 83-66 to 95-66. After trailing 91-88 going into the 4th quarter, the Bucks outscored the Pacers 32-21 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 13 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in the Bucks' win over the Pacers. Brook Lopez added 16 points, while Khris Middleton contributed 15 despite shooting 36.4% from the field.</p> <p>The Bucks shot 46.4% overall, hitting 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Gary Trent and Bobby Portis each scored 14 points, with Trent adding 8 points in the 1st quarter and 6 more in the 4th.</p><p>The Bucks tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points in the 3rd quarter and 21 in the 4th, helping them secure a win over the Pacers. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>Milwaukee limited Indiana to 13 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. The Pacers also went 19/30 from the free-throw line. The Bucks finished with 38 defensive rebounds and 10 steals.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flyers and Golden Knights. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Golden Knights being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Golden Knights to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flyers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Following a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 17-17-4 this season. Philadelphia’s defense kept the game scoreless until 13:28 in the first period, but they failed to find the net themselves.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. The Flyers, as underdogs on the puck line, didn’t cover. All three of Boston’s goals came in regulation, with the last one being an empty-netter.</p><p>The Flyers were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. Philadelphia had 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>They were held scoreless in all three periods, and none of their players recorded a goal or an assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. A late empty-netter sealed their 3-0 loss to the Bruins. Philadelphia's defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime victory over Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 25-9-3. Vegas was favored by -1.5 goals, but couldn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas fell behind 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Pavel Dorofeyev started the comeback at 15:06 in the second period, and Brett Howden secured the win with a goal 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, with Brett Howden netting his sixth goal of the season at 2:15 into overtime. William Karlsson added his second goal of the year, while Noah Hanifin scored his second and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to five this season.</p> <p>Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, notching his seventh goal of the season. The team recorded 13 giveaways and finished with 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Vegas' defense allowed the first two goals of the game, both coming at 8:08 of the first period and 8:00 of the second. After taking a 3-2 lead in the third, they gave up the tying goal at 13:10. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Golden Knights' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Miners? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. The over/under for this Conference USA conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with UTEP being favored by -2.5 at home against Louisiana Tech.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Louisiana Tech Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Louisiana Tech improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-66 win over Grand Canyon on Monday. The Bulldogs, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Louisiana Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Grand Canyon 42-33. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 61.8% of their two-point attempts and connected on 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 78.6%, going 11-for-14.</p> <p>Sean Newman Jr. led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Daniel Batcho and JaKobe Coles each added 19 points, with Batcho shooting 72.7% and grabbing 7 rebounds. Duke Brennan was efficient as well, hitting 5-of-6 shots and pulling down 7 boards.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense gave up 66 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, as their opponent hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 21/34.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisiana Tech allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, shooting 78%. Louisiana Tech gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Miners Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Miners improved to 7-3 this season with a 75-74 win over Yale on Saturday. UTEP was a -1.5 favorite going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 149, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>UTEP led 45-33 at halftime but allowed Yale to score 41 points in the second half while putting up just 30 points themselves. Despite the close call, the Miners managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>UTEP's offense was firing from deep in their last game, hitting 11 of 17 threes for a 64.7% shooting percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, with an overall field goal percentage of 48.1%.</p> <p>Riley Fox led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Otis Frazier III also shot well from three, hitting 3 of 4 and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>UTEP's defense struggled from beyond the arc, allowing their opponent to shoot 64% from three, with 11 made threes. Overall, they gave up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UTEP held their opponent to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, but they sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Ospreys? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and North Florida is favored by -7.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNF Arena at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Austin Peay Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Austin Peay Governors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Austin Peay’s season record fell to 3-8 after an 85-55 road loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, December 21st. The Governors entered the game as +25.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 140 fell just short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Austin Peay struggled early, trailing 47-20 at halftime. They managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make a significant comeback.</p><p>Austin Peay struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 31.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 2 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 10.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>LJ Thomas led the Governors with 20 points, despite shooting 6 of 17 from the field and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Jason Edwards added 16 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Devin McGlockton contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Austin Peay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 30 shooting for 70%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 18 shots, good for 44%. Austin Peay also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Can the Ospreys Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>North Florida dropped to 5-6 on the season after a 99-45 loss to the Gators on Saturday. The Ospreys, who were +27 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, well under the O/U line of 174.5.</p> <p>North Florida was down 54-17 at halftime and managed just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. They'll look to regroup after this tough loss.</p><p>North Florida's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 45 points with a field goal percentage of 23.2% (13/56). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.4%, and they hit only 22.7% of their two-point attempts (5/22) and 23.5% from three (8/34). At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1% (11/18).</p> <p>Will Richard was a bright spot, scoring 26 points in 22 minutes, shooting 75.0% overall and from three (6/8). Sam Alexis added 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled, giving up 99 points on 44% shooting. They allowed 34 field goals on 76 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20. North Florida also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs North Florida Ospreys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Nittany Lions game? Catch the action at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA, as the Nittany Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Penn State as the -5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions -5</p><p>This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Nittany Lions.</li><li>Not only will Penn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Northwestern Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Northwestern improved to 10-3 on the season with an 85-60 home win over Northeastern on Sunday. The Wildcats, who entered the game as 14-point favorites, covered the spread, and the total points of 145 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p> <p>After leading just 35-33 at halftime, Northwestern dominated the second half, scoring 50 points while holding Northeastern to 27.</p><p>Northwestern's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 53.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 67.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 9 of 25 threes, shooting 36%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 16 for 22 from the line.</p> <p>Ty Berry led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 8 for 10 overall. Brooks Barnhizer added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while LA Pratt contributed 18 points and 7 boards. Masai Troutman was also a key contributor, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 60 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 53% from the field. The Wildcats had particular difficulty defending inside, as the other team connected on 67% of their two-point attempts, going 21/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northwestern's defense allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws, hitting 72%. The Wildcats gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Nittany Lions Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 11-2 on the season with an 86-66 win over Penn on Sunday. The Nittany Lions were -26 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 34-31 at halftime, Penn State pulled away by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 152, just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Penn State put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for 22.2%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, making 22 of 26 for 84.6%.</p> <p>Michael Zanoni led the way with 27 points, connecting on 7 of 12 threes. Ace Baldwin contributed 23 points and 10 assists, while Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 19 points and 15 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 66 points, Penn State's defense held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 84% from the stripe. Penn State also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Eagles face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Winthrop as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 165.5 points.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Winthrop winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can USC Upstate Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>USC Upstate fell to 1-11 on the season after a 72-64 home loss to Youngstown State on Saturday. The Spartans entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 27-23 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and hitting only 1 of 18 three-point attempts for a 5.6% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 35.8%, though they did manage to convert 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the Spartans with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Nico Galette added 20 points, hitting 42.9% of his threes, while Breylin Garcia contributed 16 points on 77.8% shooting. USC Upstate also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 72 points, USC Upstate's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including a dismal 5% from three-point range, where they hit only 1 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 46% on two-pointers, going 23/49. USC Upstate also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%. The Spartans allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Winthrop Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Winthrop fell to 7-5 on the season after a 77-68 road loss to Indiana on Sunday. The Eagles entered the game as +16 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Winthrop trailed 41-37 at halftime and scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 163.5 O/U line.</p><p>Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the Eagles with 18 points, while Malik Reneau, K.J. Doucet, and Kasen Harrison each added 14. Doucet also pulled down 12 rebounds, and Trey Galloway contributed 11 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Even with Winthrop's defense giving up 77 points, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 20 attempts, a 5% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, though, Winthrop struggled, allowing 29 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 18 free throws (69%).</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Towson.</p><h3>TOWSON TIGERS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Towson improved to 4-8 on the season with a 70-65 win over Bryant on Sunday, December 22nd. The Tigers were favored by 4 points going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Towson led 33-28 at halftime and matched Bryant's 37 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Towson's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 24 threes (20.8%). Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 52.5% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Earl Timberlake led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall. Barry Evans and Tyler Tejada each added 18 points, with Evans hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Towson also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists, with Timberlake contributing 4 of those.</p><p>Despite giving up 14 offensive rebounds, Towson held their opponent to 65 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 21 of 40 attempts.</p> <p>Towson's defense shined on the perimeter, limiting their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. From the free-throw line, the other team went 13/17, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Can The Seahawks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>UNCW improved to 8-3 on the season with an 85-74 win over UNC Asheville on Saturday. Playing at home, the Seahawks entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> <p>UNCW took control early, leading 44-30 at halftime. While they scored 41 points in the second half, they allowed 44 points to the Bulldogs, making the game closer than the first half suggested.</p><p>UNCW's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 21 of 28 for 75%.</p> <p>Jordan Marsh led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, while Nolan Hodge added 21 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Donovan Newby contributed 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, and Kameron Taylor was efficient, shooting 80% from the field for 18 points in 24 minutes.</p><p>UNCW's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, hitting 28 of 58 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as the other team made 20 of 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNCW's defense saw their opponents connect on 8 of 21 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 75%. UNCW allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Dakota Coyotes vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sabres versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sabres winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Sabres Offense Score Enough in Denver?</h3><p>Buffalo's record dropped to 14-20-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres scored first, but the Red Wings answered with two goals in the second period. Buffalo was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored for the Sabres, finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. It was a short-handed goal, but Buffalo couldn’t add to their lead. Detroit tied it up at 7:49 in the second period and took the lead later in the same period.</p><p>Buffalo fired 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, coming on a shorthanded effort 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres 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 had a strong first period, keeping Detroit off the scoreboard, but they allowed two goals in the second, both on power plays. 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>Can Colorado Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, Colorado fell to 23-15-0 this season. The Avalanche held a 1-0 lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Colorado entered the game as the underdog on the puck line. Both of their goals came before the Predators pulled away with two empty-netters in the third period.</p><p>Colorado's offense was held to just two goals in their 5-2 loss to Nashville. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, and Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, which came with 2:17 left in the game. MacKinnon also recorded his 14th assist, while Makar picked up his 16th assist.</p> <p>The Avalanche fired 30 shots on goal, but they were plagued by 23 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Makar's goal at 17:06 in the second period. MacKinnon's goal came at 17:43 in the third period.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up five goals to the Predators, including two empty-netters late in the 3rd period. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Avs' defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>With the over/under line set at 42.5 points, the Chiefs and Steelers will face off on Wednesday, December 25th at 1:00 ET. The Chiefs are the road favorite with a money line of -146, while the Steelers' money line sits at +123. The game is being televised on NFLX, and the Chiefs are -2.5 point road favorites. Both teams need to add their records, and this AFC matchup is taking place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 22 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chiefs Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 14-1 record, the Chiefs have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the AFC West. They are on a 5-game winning streak, including a 27-19 win over the Texans in week 16. Kansas City was favored by 3 points and covered the spread, and the 46 points scored in the game went over the 42.5-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Chiefs rank 6th in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +5.2 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-8, with their games averaging 42.3 points per game.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes has been consistent over the last three weeks, with passer ratings of 88, 78, and 93 in week 16. Against the Texans, he threw for 260 yards (28/41) and a touchdown without an interception. Xavier Worthy led the team with 7 catches for 65 yards, while Kareem Hunt added 55 rushing yards on 11 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Chiefs rank 8th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (51%) and are 11th in points per game (23.7). Kansas City is 12th in passing yards per game (225.9) and 15th in rushing (112.9 yards per game).</p><p>In their 27-19 win over the Texans, the Chiefs' defense allowed just 84 rushing yards on 17 attempts. They picked off two passes and held Houston to 2-of-5 on fourth down attempts. The Chiefs gave up 227 yards through the air, with Houston completing 59% of their passes, and two passing touchdowns. Additionally, the Chiefs allowed the Texans to convert on 53.8% of their third down attempts.<p></p>Kansas City's defense put pressure on the quarterback throughout the game, finishing with two sacks and winning the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Despite allowing a couple of passing touchdowns, the Chiefs' defense played well enough to help secure the win.</p><h3>Will The Steelers Win At Home Over The Chiefs?</h3><p>Despite a two-game losing streak, the Steelers remain 1st in the AFC North with a 10-5 record. After a week 14 win over the Browns, Pittsburgh has dropped two straight, including a 34-17 loss to the Ravens in week 16. The Steelers were 7-point underdogs in that game, and the 51 points scored went over the 44-point line.</p> <p>According to our projections, Pittsburgh has a 47.4% chance of winning the division and a 100% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 12th in our NFL power rankings. The Steelers have a +3.6 scoring margin and are 10-5 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 43.5 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Steelers sit 19th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 23.5 points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. They are 19th in total yards per game, with 324.9, and rank 25th in passing yards, averaging 198.9 per game on 28.7 attempts. On the ground, Pittsburgh is 2nd in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game, with 126.</p> <p>In week 16, Russell Wilson threw for 217 yards (22/33), with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Calvin Austin III led the team with 4 catches for 65 yards, while Jaylen Warren had 48 rushing yards on 12 carries. The Steelers scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter against the Ravens but were shut out in the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Steelers' defense struggled to stop the run in their 34-17 loss to the Ravens, giving up 220 yards on 38 attempts, which is 5.8 yards per attempt. Despite allowing just 198 passing yards, Pittsburgh gave up three passing touchdowns and allowed big plays in the passing game, with the Ravens averaging 8.6 yards per attempt.<p></p>Pittsburgh's defense managed only one sack and allowed the Ravens to convert on 40% of their third downs. The Steelers also struggled to generate consistent pressure, losing the quarterback hit differential by -6 and the tackles for loss differential by -2.</p>

Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>The Knicks and Pacers are tied at two games apiece heading into game five of this Eastern Conference first-round series. Tip-off is at 8:00 PM ET from Madison Square Garden in New York, and you can watch the game on TNT. The Knicks are favored by 2.5 points and are -139 on the money line. The Pacers are +116, and the over/under line is sitting at 215.5 points.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, May 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-111 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.6% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><p>The Pacers easily took care of the Knicks in the most recent game of this series, winning by a score of 121-89. Indiana was favored by six points heading into the game, and their 32-point win was more than enough to cover. The Pacers took control of the game early, outscoring the Knicks 34-14 in the first quarter. The game fell 9.5 points short of the over/under line of 219.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana shot the ball very well in the win, making 56.8% of their shots and hitting 14 threes. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 20 points, and he also had five assists and six rebounds. Jalen Brunson had 18 points for the Knicks, and Alec Burks also scored 20.</p><h3>Can Indiana Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Indiana has won two straight games and is currently the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In the Central Division, they are in 3rd place.</p>

<p>The Pacers have gone 22-24 on the road this season and are 24-21 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 25-15 ATS on the road and 22-20 straight-up.</p>

<p>This season, Indiana has an O/U record of 49-43, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 241.6 points per game compared to today's line of 215.5.</p>

<p>Indiana's last game was also against the Knicks, and they won by a score of 121-89. The Pacers covered the spread as 6-point favorites, and the O/U line for that game was 219.5.</p>

<p>Overall, Indiana is 49-41 ATS this season, and they are 25-20 ATS at home and 24-21 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 25-15 ATS compared to 24-26 as the favorite.</p><p>Indiana comes into the game as the NBA's top-scoring team, at 123.3 points per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 119.8 points per contest. The Pacers are also near the top of the league in pace, averaging 101.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Tyrese Haliburton has been playing well for the Pacers of late, averaging 22.4 points per game in his last five games. In these games, he hit 51.2% of his shots from the field and 4.2 threes per game. For the season, Haliburton is averaging 10.9 assists per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points and 7.1 rebounds for the season.</p><p>So far this season, the Pacers' defense has been one of the worst in the NBA, ranking 27th in points per game allowed at 119.2. On the road, they have been even worse, giving up 121.2 points per contest (28th).</p>

<p>Indiana has done a good job of defending the three-point line, ranking 1st in three-point percentage allowed (36.6%). Opponents have also attempted the fewest threes per game vs. the Pacers (29.5).</p>

<p>In terms of rebounding, the Pacers have struggled, ranking 28th in rebounds per game and 28th in defensive rebounds per game. However, they have been able to block shots at a high rate (8th).</p><h3>Will New York Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks are favored by 2.5 points today and have gone 40-12 as the favorite this season. In their last two games, they have won as the favorite and are 30-21 ATS as the favorite at home and 50-41 overall.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Knicks are 31-15 and have won two straight games. Their scoring differential at home is +5.7 PPG. In the Eastern Conference standings, they are currently in 2nd place with a record of 50-32.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Knicks lost to the Pacers by a score of 121-89. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and the Knicks were 6-point underdogs. New York's ATS record for the season is 24-22 at home and 26-19 on the road.</p>

<p>The Knicks have an O/U record of 42-49-1 this season, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today's O/U line is set at 215.5, which is lower than their season average of 221.1 points per game.</p><p>New York comes into the game as the NBA's lowest-scoring team in terms of pace, at 94.8 possessions per game. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. The Knicks' scoring average at home is 111.5 points per contest, which is 23rd in the league. For the season, they are 9th in three-point shooting at 36%.</p>

<p>Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks' offense of late, averaging 31.4 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 47.4% of his shots from the field. Overall, he is averaging 28.7 points per game. Bojan Bogdanovic, OG Anunoby, and Julius Randle are all out with injuries. Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds this season.</p><p>Coming into tonight's game, the Knicks are ranked 5th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 108.6. Over their last five games, they have struggled a bit on the defensive end, allowing 117 points per game.</p>

<p>One area where New York has been solid all season is defending the three-point line, as they are 11th in the league in three-point percentage allowed at 36.5%. On the year, opponents have made just 12.6 threes per game vs. the Knicks.</p>

<p>Overall, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 79.3% of games vs. New York. In terms of rebounds, the Knicks are 5th in the NBA at 45.2 per game, but just 21st in defensive rebounds.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 5/14/24

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.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
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>FOX will broadcast this week 18 AFC East matchup between the Dolphins and Jets, taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Dolphins are favored on the road with a money line of -117, while the Jets are at -104. The point spread is close, with the Dolphins at -1 and the over/under line is at 39 points. The game is set for 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>MIAMI DOLPHINS VS NEW YORK JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Dolphins -1</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dolphins winning this one by a score of 23 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Dolphins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 39 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Dolphins Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Miami heads into week 18 against the Jets with a 2-game winning streak, including a 20-3 win over the Browns in week 17. This puts the Dolphins at 8-8, leaving them 2nd in the AFC East and 8th in the conference. Our power rankings have them 12th, and they have a 25.5% chance of making the playoffs.</p> <p>Miami has a -0.4 scoring margin and is 7-9 against the spread. They’ve covered in two straight games, including a 12-point win over the 49ers in week 16. Their O/U record is 7-9, with their games averaging 41.1 points compared to a 44.3-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Dolphins rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 21st in the NFL in points per game (20.3) and 18th in yards per game (324.9). Miami ranks 15th in passing yards, averaging 221.1 per game on 34.4 attempts (9th). On the ground, they are 24th in rushing yards per game (103.8) on 26.6 attempts per game. The Dolphins are 19th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 37% success rate.</p> <p>In week 17, Tyler Huntley threw for 225 yards and a touchdown, completing 22 of 26 passes. He connected with Tyreek Hill 9 times for 105 yards. Huntley also led the team in rushing with 52 yards on 7 carries. Miami scored on both of their red zone trips but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 11 attempts.</p><p>In their 20-3 win over the Browns, the Dolphins' defense was outstanding, holding Cleveland to just 3 points. They allowed only 162 passing yards and forced the Browns to complete just 51.1% of their passes. Miami defended the run well, allowing 114 yards on 28 attempts, and didn't give up any touchdowns.<p></p>The Dolphins' secondary picked off one pass and limited the Browns to a 3.4 yards per attempt. Although they only managed one sack, Miami struggled in the run game, losing the tackles for loss differential by a significant margin of -8. Additionally, the Browns converted 41.2% of their third down attempts against Miami.</p><h3>Will The Jets Win At Home Over The Dolphins?</h3><p>The Jets enter week 18 against the Dolphins with a 4-12 record, ranking 21st in our power rankings. New York has lost two straight, including a 40-14 defeat to the Bills in week 17. The Jets were 10.5-point underdogs in that game and couldn’t cover the spread. They are 5-11 ATS this season, with a -4.9 average scoring margin.</p> <p></p><p>New York’s O/U record is 9-6-1, with their games averaging 43.1 points. The O/U line has been 42.5. In week 17, the Jets and Bills combined for 54 points, going over the 44.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Jets rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. They are 23rd in the NFL in scoring, averaging 19.1 points per game, and 24th in total yards, with 306.2 per game. New York ranks 6th in passing attempts and 17th in passing yards per game, averaging 216.1. On the ground, they are 26th in rushing attempts and 31st in rushing yards, with just 90.2 per game. The Jets are 14th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 13th in red zone conversion rate.</p> <p>Aaron Rodgers struggled in week 17, throwing for 112 yards and 2 interceptions on 12/18 passing, with a passer rating of 43. Breece Hall had 45 rushing yards on 10 carries, while Garrett Wilson led the team with 66 receiving yards on 7 catches. The Jets scored all 14 of their points in the 4th quarter against the Bills.</p><p>In their 40-14 loss to the Bills, the Jets' defense gave up 251 passing yards, including three touchdowns. Buffalo's success in the passing game was aided by averaging 9 yards per attempt. The Jets were unable to generate any sacks and struggled on third downs, allowing the Bills to convert 57.1% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the ground, the Jets did have some success, as they held the Bills to just 97 yards on 34 attempts, averaging 2.9 yards per attempt. However, the Jets' defense gave up big plays in the passing game, resulting in a tough overall performance.</p>

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<p>The Bison and Mountain Hawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountain Hawks will host the game at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Lehigh as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.</li><li>Not only will Lehigh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Bucknell Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bison fell to 4-9 on the season after a 75-63 road loss to Syracuse on Saturday. Bucknell entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-31 at halftime, the Bison played the Orange evenly in the second half, with both teams scoring 32 points. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Bison managed just 63 points, shooting 38.2% from the field. They hit 34.5% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 29 attempts, and shot 42.3% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Josh Bascoe led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 11 threes. Eddie Lampkin was efficient inside, shooting 7 of 8 and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jaquan Carlos added 9 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, Bucknell's defense managed to hold their opponent to just 7 threes on 23 attempts, a 30% shooting performance from beyond the arc.</p> <p>However, the Bison struggled to contain their opponent inside, allowing them to shoot 58% on two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 34 tries.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Lehigh?</h3><h3>Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountain Hawks improved to 3-6 on the season with a narrow 60-59 road win over the Sharks on Saturday, December 21st. Despite being -5.5 favorites, Lehigh didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 119 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Lehigh trailed 35-28 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring LIU 32-24 to secure the win.</p><p>Lehigh's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 32.3% on two-point attempts. However, they connected on 50% of their three-pointers, hitting 8 of 16 from deep.</p> <p>Jamal Fuller and Shadrak Lasu were standouts, with Fuller scoring 20 points and Lasu adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. Keith Higgins Jr. also contributed 16 points, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Lehigh's defense held their opponent to 59 points, even though they allowed a 43% shooting performance from the field. The Mountain Hawks gave up 21 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lehigh limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 5 shots, a 62% rate.</p>

<p>Max Fried will start for the Braves on Saturday, and he is facing off against Dakota Hudson and the Rockies. The Braves are on a six-game losing streak and are 3rd in the NL East with a record of 60-55. The Rockies are 5th in the NL West with a record of 43-74.</p>

<p>There doesn't appear to be much chance of rain in Denver on Saturday, with the forecasted temperature being in the mid to upper 80s. Atlanta is the heavy money line favorite, with odds of -195 compared to the Rockies at +163. The over/under line is currently 10.5 runs, and this one can be seen on BSSE.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +163</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:10 ET on Saturday, August 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Braves series. Colorado went into the matchup as +139 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. The Rockies had a three-run 3rd inning and scored the game's go-ahead run in the 7th. As for the Braves, they scored one run in the 1st inning and could only muster four more runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Tanner Gordon got the start for the Rockies, going just five innings while giving up two runs and striking out seven. He did not factor into the decision, as Tyler Kinley got the win out of the bullpen. Victor Vodnik got the save. Grant Holmes only went five innings for the Braves, giving up five runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Jorge Soler hit the game's only home run while going 2/5 with two RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Brenton Doyle had a two-hit game for the Rockies, scoring twice and driving in two runs.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 60-55, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 8.5 games. Atlanta will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak today, spanning back over their last six games. Their loss yesterday came in the first game of the series vs. the Rockies.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 32-26 this season, and they are just under .500 at 28-29 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves are 53-44 this year and 7-11 as the underdog. So far, they have gone 21-19 as the favorite on the road, and their overall series record is 19-14-5.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Braves have been a tough team to bet on this season, as they are just 51-64 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 28-29, compared to 23-35 at home. They have been favored in 97 games this season, going 42-55 against the run line, while they are 9-9 as an underdog. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.6, while it is -3.4 in losses.</p><p>The Braves are on the road in Colorado tonight, where the over/under line is set at 10.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 43-67. When the line has been set at 10.5 runs, their games have gone over once and under once. Only 1% of their games this season have had an over/under line set at 10.5 runs.</p><p>Max Fried will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Marlins, as he is coming off a start in which he gave up five earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up four walks and five hits. Fried has lost his last three starts and has given up at least one homer in each of those outings. The left-hander has a record of 7-6 this season and an ERA of 3.40. Opponents are batting .224 off Fried this season. Out of his 19 starts, Fried has 10 quality starts, two complete games, and one shutout.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna comes into today's game as the Braves' top hitter in terms of batting average, hitting .298 for the season. He has also been one of the league's top power threats, as his 34 homers and 89 RBIs are both 3rd in the league. Ozuna has gone deep three times over his last six games, but is batting just .261 over that stretch. First baseman Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 18 homers, but his batting average is just .227.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 6th in home runs and are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts and walks. Atlanta's offense has been pretty consistent, as their home and road scoring averages are very close to each other.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>With their overall record at 43-74, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West and trail the Dodgers by 24.5 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 13-24 in divisional matchups. Colorado is coming off a loss in the final game of their series vs. the Giants, and they are 17-43 on the road this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rockies are 26-31, and they are 43-74 as the underdog this season. As for how they have fared as the favorite, Colorado has not played a game as the favorite this year. The Rockies' overall series record is 8-26-3, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the Rockies win, they win big, with an average run margin of 2.8 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.2 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 59-58, and they have been a good bet at home, going 31-26 vs. the run line.</p><p>Colorado's games have averaged 10.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 59-56. The average over/under line in their games is 9 runs, but today's line is set at 10.5 runs. When the line is set at 10.5 runs, their over/under record is 9-12. So far this season, 21.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 10.5 runs, while 60.7% have had lines set lower than that.</p><p>Colorado is sending Dakota Hudson to the mound today vs. the Braves, and he comes into the game with a record of 2-12 and an ERA of 5.84. Hudson has made 17 starts this year and has a WHIP of 1.65. Looking at his overall numbers, Hudson has issued 4.8 walks per nine innings compared to 5 strikeouts. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Brewers, where he gave up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Hudson has taken the loss in each of his last three outings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the league, and have the 13th most home runs in the league. The Rockies have two of the league's top home run hitters in Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar, who have 20 and 19 homers, respectively.</p>

<p>Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .279 and is 2nd on the team with 53 RBIs. Brenton Doyle is hitting .263 for the season and leads the Rockies with 58 RBIs. However, Doyle has struggled of late, going just 5/32 in his last eight games. On the other hand, Brendan Rodgers has gone 11/25 in his last seven games and is currently on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 8/10/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Athletics Center O'rena in Rochester, MI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Oakland is favored by -1.5 vs. Milwaukee in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics Center O'rena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Milwaukee Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Milwaukee improved to 8-4 on the season with an 88-81 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. The Panthers were -16.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Milwaukee and IUPUI were tied at 35 after the first half. The Panthers scored 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46 to pull away for the win.</p><p>The Panthers put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 53.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-15 from three-point range (33.3%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 27 of 37 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>Themus Fulks led the way with 26 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% from the field. Sean Craig added 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Kentrell Pullian contributed 20 points, knocking down 4-of-7 threes, and Paul Zilinskas chipped in 21 points, despite shooting just 2-of-8 from deep.</p><p>Milwaukee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 62% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Milwaukee's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 27 for 73%. Milwaukee also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Golden Grizzlies Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Oakland’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-10 after a 92-62 loss to Arkansas on Monday. The Golden Grizzlies were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Oakland kept things close in the first half, trailing just 42-39 at the break. However, they managed only 23 points in the second half while allowing 50 points, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>Oakland's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 11.8% on 2-of-17 three-point attempts. Their overall field goal percentage was 40%, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. Inside the arc, they connected on 51.2% of their two-point shots, going 22-for-43.</p> <p>Adou Thiero and Boogie Fland each contributed 22 points, with Thiero adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Fland hit 5-of-8 threes, shooting 53.3% overall. Buru Naivalurua added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Karter Knox and Allen Mukeba each scored 17 points, with Knox hitting 3-of-5 threes.</p><p>Oakland struggled defensively, giving up 92 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 69% of their two-point attempts (25/36).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oakland allowed 10 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they converted 85% of their free throws.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Blues and Flyers face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers are hosting the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>The Flyers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Grab a Win in Philadelphia?</h3><p>After an 8-1 loss to the Senators, the Blues are now 5-5-0 this season. St. Louis, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined 9 goals pushed it well over.</p> 

<p>Ottawa scored just 1:04 into the game and never looked back. The Blues didn’t get on the board until 9:04 into the third period, when Dylan Holloway scored, making it 7-1. St. Louis has now allowed 16 goals in their last two games.</p><p>The Blues managed 27 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 8-1 loss to Ottawa. Dylan Holloway scored his fifth goal of the season, which came on a power play 9:04 into the third period.</p> <p>St. Louis recorded 22 giveaways and picked up two assists on Holloway's goal, with Alexandre Texier earning his third assist of the season and Philip Broberg his sixth.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues struggled, allowing the first three goals of the game and eight in total. Goalie Joel Hofer finished with a 76.2% save percentage, making 16 saves on 35 shots from the Senators. The Blues' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Will the Flyers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 3-6-1 with a 2-0 win over the Bruins. The Flyers, as underdogs on the puck line, not only won outright but also covered. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Both of Philadelphia’s goals came in the second and third periods. Tyson Foerster scored first at 5:32 in the second, and Joel Farabee added an empty-netter with 24 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held to just 19 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Boston. Tyson Foerster netted his second goal of the season, while Joel Farabee added an empty-netter, his third of the year.</p> <p>The Flyers scored their first goal at 14:28 in the second period and added the empty-netter with 24 seconds left in the game. Philadelphia had 14 giveaways and did not score on the power play.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Flyers will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Bruins 2-0. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 25 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Flyers' defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

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