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<p>Planning on watching today's Mavericks and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. The over/under for this Summit conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with North Dakota being favored by -4.5 at home against Omaha.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mavericks Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Omaha heads into tonight's game as a 4.5-point underdog. They have gone 4-9 this season when getting points, and they have gone 12-12 overall.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Mavericks have gone just 3-7. In their last outing, they beat St. Thomas (MN) by a score of 69-65.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Omaha has gone 9-4 vs. the spread. They also have an overall ATS record of 13-7. On the road, the Mavericks are 8-4 vs. the spread this year and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is very close to the average over/under line of 145.6 in Omaha's games this season. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 74.6 points per game, the Omaha had a below average performance. They scored 69 points against St. Thomas (MN) and had a field goal percentage of 53.1%. Frankie Fidler led the team in scoring, putting up 24 points. Additionally, JJ White contributed 17 points for the Mavericks.</p><p>Currently, the Mavericks' defense holds the 128th rank in the nation, allowing 70.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Omaha's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.3% this season.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>North Dakota is favored by 4.5 points in today's matchup against Omaha. They have a 6-2 record when favored this season, and they have won three straight games at home. Overall, the Fighting Hawks are 14-10, and their six-game win streak has improved their record to 6-3 in Summit League play.</p>

<p>In their last game, North Dakota defeated North Dakota State by a score of 60-58. Over their last 10 games at home, the Fighting Hawks have gone 7-3, and they are 6-3 at home this season. On the road, North Dakota is 5-7, and their average scoring margin is -4.0 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, North Dakota has gone just 3-5 against the spread this season. Their ATS record at home is currently 3-6 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Fighting Hawks are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Dakota's over/under record this season sits at 9-10-2, and today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (146.8). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>Most recently, the North Dakota offense finished with just 60 points vs. North Dakota State. For the game, they hit 5/22 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 37.5%. On the offensive front, the Fighting Hawks have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 295th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 312nd in terms of percentage and 119th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Fighting Hawks' defense holds the 172nd rank in the nation, allowing 72.1 points per game. Against North Dakota State, the Fighting Hawks' defense gave up 58 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, North Dakota State only made 7 free-throws.</p>

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<p>The Chiefs are the heavy favorite in this one, with their money line odds at -431 compared to the Broncos at +329. The point spread is in favor of the Chiefs at -8.5, and the over/under line is 41.5 points. This week 10 AFC West matchup is being played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and it is set to kick off at 1:00 ET. On the TV side, this one is on CBS.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Chiefs -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chiefs winning this one by a score of 27 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the Chiefs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After three straight wins, the Broncos couldn’t keep the streak going in week 9, falling 41-10 to the Ravens. Denver was a 9-point underdog in this game, but they were unable to keep it close, dropping their record to 5-4. Before this loss, the Broncos had picked up wins over the Panthers, Saints, and Raiders.</p> <p></p><p>Heading into week 10, the Broncos have a 35.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.7% chance of winning the AFC West. They currently rank 27th in our NFL power rankings. Denver is 6-3 against the spread, with a +2.4 scoring margin. Their O/U record is also 6-3, with the over hitting in five straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 10, the Broncos sit 29th in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in scoring, averaging 20.3 points per game, and 24th in yards per game with 308.6. Denver ranks 27th in passing yards per game (187.1) on 33 attempts per game (12th) and is 15th in rushing yards per game, averaging 121.4 on 27.3 attempts per game. They are 24th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 33.6% success rate.</p> <p>In week 9, the Broncos struggled in a 41-10 loss to the Ravens, scoring all 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Bo Nix threw for 223 yards on 19/33 passing, with 1 interception and no touchdowns. Courtland Sutton led the team with 7 receptions for 122 yards, while Javonte Williams had 42 rushing yards on 12 carries. Denver converted 6 of 14 3rd downs and scored on 1 of 4 red zone trips.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Broncos' defense gave up 269 yards through the air on 16 completions to the Ravens. The Broncos lost 41-10, allowing Baltimore to complete 84.2% of their passes for three touchdowns. Denver struggled to generate pressure, managing only one sack and losing both the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials.<p></p>On the ground, the Broncos gave up 127 rushing yards on 34 attempts, and their defense allowed the Ravens to convert on 37.5% of their third down attempts. The Broncos will be looking for a much better defensive performance in their next game after this disappointing showing.</p><h3>Are The Chiefs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 30-24 win over the Buccaneers in week 9, the Chiefs improved to 8-0, giving them a 99.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 95.6% chance of winning the AFC West. Kansas City ranks 3rd in our power rankings, and they currently hold the top spot in the AFC. They are 4-0 at home and 4-0 on the road, including a 28-18 win over the 49ers in week 7 and a 27-20 win over the Raiders in week 8.</p> <p>The Chiefs have a +7 scoring margin this season and are 4-3-1 against the spread. They have failed to cover in two straight games, including their win over the Bucs, where they were 8.5-point favorites. Their O/U record is 4-4, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes heads into week 10 with a questionable tag due to an ankle injury, but he’s coming off a strong performance in week 9, throwing for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception, completing 34 of 44 passes. This was a bounce-back from his 2-interception game in week 7 and 1 interception in week 8. Travis Kelce led the receiving corps with 14 catches for 100 yards, while Kareem Hunt rushed for 106 yards on 27 carries.</p> <p>As a team, the Chiefs are 10th in the NFL in passing yards per game, averaging 230.1 yards, and they rank 5th in rushing attempts. They lead the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage at 53.2% but are 23rd in red zone conversion percentage. Kansas City is 9th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10.</p><p>In their 30-24 overtime win over the Buccaneers, the Chiefs' defense gave up 189 yards passing and 284 total yards. The Chiefs allowed Tampa Bay to convert on 45.5% of their third down attempts and gave up two passing touchdowns. The Chiefs defended the run well, allowing just 95 yards on 19 attempts (5.0 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite allowing 74.2% completions, the Chiefs limited big plays in the passing game. They had two sacks in the game but lost the QB hit differential by -3 and the tackles for loss differential by -5.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Retrievers game? Catch the action at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD, as the Retrievers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UMBC as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Coppin State faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on the Virginia Cavaliers. The Eagles, who were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, lost 62-45 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-16 at halftime, Coppin State put up a better fight in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points ended up at 107, falling short of the 122.5 O/U line.</p><p>Coppin State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 45 points on 28% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32%, with two-point shooting at 32.3% and three-point shooting at 21.1% (4/19). The Eagles only grabbed 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists.</p> <p>Elijah Saunders led the team with 15 points, shooting 55.6% from the field. Isaac McKneely hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, and added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Dai Dai Ames contributed 13 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Coppin State couldn’t hold their opponent under 60 points, allowing 62 on 40% shooting from the field. The Eagles gave up 12 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 11 free throws, a 91% clip. The Eagles gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Retrievers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UMBC cruised to a 120-61 win over Valley Forge on Monday, November 11th, at home. The Retrievers were -54.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>UMBC led 60-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 31 points. The game’s 181 total points went over the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 120 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks to 67.4% shooting on two-pointers and 48.6% from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 threes.</p> <p>The Retrievers also dished out 31 assists and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds. Louie Jordan hit 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 22 points in 20 minutes, while Bryce Johnson led the team with 23 points, also in 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Even with UMBC allowing 61 points, their defense struggled, giving up 59% shooting from the field. The Retrievers allowed 48 made field goals on 81 attempts.</p> <p>UMBC's defense was particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 31 two-pointers on 46 attempts, a 67% conversion rate.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Eagles and Jaguars are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with IU Indy being favored by -1.5 over Eastern Michigan.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Michigan Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 64-44 to Texas State on Monday. The Eagles were +8.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Eastern Michigan trailed 35-22 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 29. The game ended with a total of 108 points, well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Eastern Michigan struggled offensively, scoring just 44 points in their last game. Christian Henry led the way with 17 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and from three-point range, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p> <p>Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, connecting on 5 of 9 shots, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc. Tylan Pope contributed 12 points, making both of his three-point attempts, and Tyrel Morgan chipped in 11 points, hitting 1 of 2 from long range.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making just 13 of 33 shots for 39%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. The opponent also went 17/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 81% of their free throws. Eastern Michigan gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can IU Indy Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Jaguars dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 94-80 to Xavier on the road. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, IUPUI kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, the Jaguars scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>The Jaguars put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (14/28) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.</p> <p>Dayvion McKnight was perfect from three, going 4/4, while Paul Zilinskas hit 4/6 from deep. Jarvis Walker also contributed 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from long range. Alec Millender was 3/4 from three, finishing with 12 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Despite the IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points in their previous game, with their opponents shooting 55% from the field, connecting on 33 of 59 attempts. The Jaguars struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents went 23/41, shooting 56%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. On the boards, the Jaguars gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs IU Indy Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>The Cardinals (51-66, 26-33 away) and Royals (38-80, 22-36 home) square off in two of this interleague series. Cole Ragans will take the mound for the Royals against Steven Matz for the Cardinals. See who I like to come out on top in this St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals showdown in Kansas City.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals +123</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:10 ET on Saturday, August 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>The Cardinals have gone just 2-3 in their last five games.</li><li>So far, the Royals are 2-1 against the Cardinals this season.</li><li>In Steven Matz's 16 starts, the Cardinals have a record of just 7-9.</li></ul><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 51-66, the Cardinals come into today's game 5th in the NL Central. When playing at home, they are 25-33 and 26-33 on the road. St. Louis has played in 37 series thus far, and have gone 14-19-4. </p><p><p>Starter Steven Matz has had a challenging season thus far for the Cardinals, with an overall record of 3-7 in 24 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.91, and he has a K/9 of 8.45. Matz's FIP is 3.76 and his OBP is .314.</p></p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals were victorious in their last matchup with the Colorado Rockies, thanks to a strong performance from Steven Matz. The left-hander tossed six innings of work, surrendering five hits and one earned run en route to his sixth win of the season. The final score was 6-2 in favor of the Redbirds.</p><p>The Cardinals have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 7 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 4th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 6th in home runs and 6th in slugging percentage. Overall, St. Louis is averaging 4.7 runs per game (12th).</p><p>Nolan Gorman is the leader of the Cardinals' long-ball brigade in 2023, having already belted 24 homers and driven in 67 runs. His slugging percentage for the season stands at an impressive .490.</p><h3>WILL THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Royals' overall record of 38-80 puts them 5th in the AL Central. Their straight-up record at home stands at 22-36 compared to a runline mark of 25-33 when playing at Kauffman Stadium. It is worth noting that the Royals have a series record of just 4-14 at home. Kansas City's over/under record comes in at 56-60.</p><p><p>Cole Ragans takes the mound for Kansas City with a 3-3 record. The 20-year-old has made 20 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 3.86 and a K/9 of 9.86. His FIP stands at 3.67, while his OBP is .297.</p></p><p>Cole Ragans was unable to secure a victory in his latest outing, as he logged 6 2/3 innings and allowed two runs. Despite the quality start, the Royals were defeated by the Red Sox 6-2.</p><p>For the season, the Royals' offense is averaging 3.9 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 24 runs. Overall, Kansas City's team batting average is .240, putting them 16th in the MLB.</p><p>MJ Melendez has been a major contributor to the Royals' offensive success this season, leading the team with 12 home runs over their last ten games. His overall batting average sits at .223, with four of those homers coming in that span.</p>

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