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<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</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>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Betting on today's Dukes and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, James Madison is favored bt -1.5 vs. South Alabama. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dukes Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday. James Madison entered the game as +8 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>James Madison led 32-31 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 44.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 6 of 9 free throws for a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field and 40.0% from three. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Dukes also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Can the Jaguars Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Alabama's season record dropped to 6-4 after a 58-49 road loss to TCU on Monday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 30-28 at halftime, South Alabama managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Alabama struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 26.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Vasean Allette added 14 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three, and Trazarien White contributed 13 points, shooting 2-for-9 from long range.</p><p>South Alabama's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, giving up a 55% shooting rate inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaguars limited their opponent to 5/26 shooting, or 19%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 64%. South Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Lakers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Binghamton as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 131.5 points.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-58 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Win at Binghamton?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Lakers fell to 3-7 on the season after an 82-57 road loss to Kent State on Sunday, December 15th. Mercyhurst entered the game as +18 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 36-24 at halftime, the Lakers allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 139 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 57 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 18 from deep, and made 83.3% of their free throws, going 5 for 6 at the line.</p> <p>The Lakers had 5 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game. VonCameron Davis led the way with 17 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 40% from three-point range. Jalen Sullinger also shot 55.6% from the field, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc for 75%.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense gave up 82 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (21/39). From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Mercyhurst's opponent went 19/24, hitting 79% of their shots. The Lakers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Binghamton Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Binghamton improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-62 road win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Bearcats entered the game as +2 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 33-22 at halftime, Binghamton scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 140.</p><p>In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 72 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and an impressive 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, with a solid 76.5% from the free-throw line, connecting on 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Chris Walker led the way with 30 points, shooting 10 of 14 overall and 6 of 8 from three-point range. The Bearcats also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Binghamton's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with a 51% conversion rate on two-point attempts (21/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Binghamton limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws (73%).</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Binghamton Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Flames. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 80-54 home win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UT Arlington took control early, leading 44-24 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring Evansville 36-30.</p><p>UT Arlington put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, good for 36.7%, and hit 27 of 36 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.</p> <p>The Mavericks dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds, and Tayshawn Comer led the way with 20 points and 4 assists. Diante Smith added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Lance Ware contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Even with UT Arlington's defense holding their opponent to 54 points, the Mavericks couldn't come out on top. They limited the opposition to 38% shooting overall, including 41% from two-point range, where they hit 10 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UT Arlington allowed 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 27, shooting 75%. The Mavericks gave up 22 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-74 home win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, December 14th. The Flames were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 39-37 at halftime and outscored the Aggies 44-37 in the second half. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 9-for-15, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Owen Aquino led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep. Liberty dished out 21 assists as a team, with Zach Cleveland contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to connect on 33 of 66 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Liberty's defense gave up 25 buckets on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 23 shots, shooting 34%. Liberty also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9 of their attempts.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN 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 Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

It seems like a holiday tradition that the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will be hosting a post-season game in their own stadium, doesn't it? Actually, they don't qualify for a bowl every year, but nine of the last ten times they have done so, they have been in Aloha Stadium at some time around Christmas. This season, Hawaii will play host to the BYU Cougars on Christmas Eve (December 24) at 8 PM ET in Honolulu.

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Hawaii (9-5 straight-up, 7-7 ATS) is not that difficult a team to analyze, because they are about offense, and specifically the passing attack, as head coach Nick Rolovich employs a variation of the Red Gun offense that was used for years by June Jones. And they definitely know how to move it; the' Bows were 13th in Total Offense, sixth nationally in passing yards and averaged 33.6 points per game. Only four quarterbacks in the country threw for more yardage than Cole McDonald, yet there were times where he was inconsistent enough that Rolovich pulled him out of the lineup and inserted Chevan Cordeiro, more of a dual threat, and that often supplied a useful change of pace. Cordeiro, however, injured his ankle in the regular-season finale against Army and, after sitting out the Mountain West title game against Boise State (a 31-10 defeat), his status would be uncertain for this one.

Speaking of a quarterback situation, BYU has started three different players in that position. After Zach Wilson went out with an injury, Jaren Hall, a true dual threat, was inserted, but then he went down and Baylor Romney (yes, Mitt's nephew) became the starter, sometimes throwing to his brother, Gunner. Now Wilson, a 63% passer, is back in the lineup.Romney is available and Hall is questionable because of concussion problems.

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<strong>BYU Cougars -2</strong>
<strong>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +2</strong>

<strong>Over 62.5 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 62.5 points -110</strong>

In the last two seasons, McDonald has thrown for 65 touchdowns, but the flip side is that he's thrown 14 interceptions as well. Hawaii is error-prone, having committed more turnovers than any team in the country (30), and they are also one of the most penalized teams in the nation.

BYU, which currently operates as an independent, has overtime wins over USC and Tennessee, defeated geographic rival Utah State in what was a very satisfying outcome, and also dealt Boise State its only defeat, although it must be noted that the Broncos were without quarterback Hank Bachmeier in that one. In terms of offense, there was nothing they did that was all that jaw-dropping, and notably they were 123rd in the nation in red zone offense. Hawaii has had problems all season long stopping the run, allowing 5.8 yards per carry, and it remains to be seen how well BYU can exploit that, as the Cougars are missing the guy who is by far their most explosive running back, Sione Finau (6.1 ypc), who is out with an ACL injury.

The Cougars didn't let things get out of hand too often, as they allowed just 24.4 points per game, and four of their five losses came against quality teams (Utah, Washington, Texas and San Diego State), with the only clunker a defeat suffered at the hands of South Florida. But they only had twelve sacks, and this has to be a big concern on the part of head coach Kelani Sitake, who was known for having a ferocious pass rush when he was defensive coordinator at Utah. If they can't get significant pressure on McDonald, things become more problematic. And let's take note of the fact that Hawaii also has some diversion, with a ground game that averaged better than five yards an attempt, featuring tailback Miles Reed (891 yards). BYU's depth in the secondary wil be severely tested, as Hawaii has four different wide receivers with over 800 yards. And there were some pretty decent results for the Warriors on this home field, as they beat Arizona, Oregon State, San Jose State, San Diego State and Army.

It's not as if we expect that BYU is going to feel like strangers in a strange land out on the island – in fact, they actually have a sister campus in Hawaii – but the fundamentals of this matchup suggest that the 'Bows are going to be in this all the way to the end and will be able to do many the things they want to do on offense. So we're moving with the home underdog.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Cougars. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Houston is favored by -28.5 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +28.5.</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>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-5 on the season after a 71-62 road loss to Hawaii on Sunday. The Islanders entered the game as +6 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which fell short of the 143-point over/under line.</p> <p>The Islanders were tied 28-28 at halftime but were outscored 43-34 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 62 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 46.2%, with a two-point shooting mark of 42.9% (18/42) and a 40% success rate from beyond the arc (4/10).</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting 5/5 and finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Marcus Greene added 15 points, while Gytis Nemeiksa and Garry Clark contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Islanders' defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 7-3 on the season with a dominant 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the -30 spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Toledo to 27 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Cougars put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 60.5% (26/43), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 16.7% (4/24) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.</p> <p>Houston grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19). Terrance Arceneaux led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three (1/2). Joseph Tugler was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5/6 shooting in just 16 minutes.</p><p>Even with Houston allowing 49 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 26 of 43 shots. However, Houston's defense was effective from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Houston's opponents went 14/19, good for 73%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Raptors will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets at Ball Arena. Toronto has lost three straight and is 12th in the Eastern Conference, while Denver has won two in a row and is second in the West.</p>

<p>The Nuggets are favored by 13.5 points and are -1055 on the moneyline. The over/under line for the game is 228.5 points. This non-conference matchup can be seen on ALT.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-109 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raptors Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto is 30-34 ATS this season, including a 17-15 ATS record on the road. In their last game, the Raptors were favored by 2.5 points but lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 128-118. This was their 4th straight ATS loss on the road.</p>

<p>The Raptors are 11-31 as underdogs this season and are currently 13.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets. As underdogs, they have an ATS record of 21-21 and have gone 4-42 straight-up as the underdog.</p>

<p>So far this season, Toronto has an O/U record of 34-29-1. In their last game vs. the Blazers, the teams combined for 246 points, which was well above the O/U line of 228.5.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are in 12th place with a record of 23-41. Against the West, they are 7-18 compared to 16-23 against the East.</p>

<p>On average, Toronto's games have finished with 232.3 points this season. Today's O/U line of 228.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 229.6.</p><p>The Raptors are 7th in the NBA in scoring on the road at 117.2 points per game. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 114.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 15th in the league at 47%. They are 13th in pace at 99.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 23rd in the NBA at 35%. They are also 22nd in free throw attempts and 22nd in free throw makes at 16.4 per game. In terms of assists, Toronto is 3rd in the league at 29.2 per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.9% of their games. They have also had two consecutive games with increased scoring. In terms of offensive rebounding, Toronto is 8th in the NBA with 11.2 per game.</p><p>Currently, the Raptors' defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 118.2 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.</p><h3>Will Denver Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Nuggets are 40-14 as the favorite this season and have been favored in 54 of their 64 games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +5.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Denver has an ATS record of 29-33 for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 16-15 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +9.4 PPG.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nuggets beat the Jazz by a score of 142-121. They were favored by 13 points in that game and have now won two straight games. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 24-38-2, and their games have averaged 225.4 points per game. In their last two games, the O/U has gone over.</p>

<p>On the season, the Nuggets are 44-20, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-14 and 6-5 against other teams in the Northwest Division.</p><p>This season, the Nuggets have been one of the most efficient teams in the league, ranking 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they have struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 37% on the season (14th).</p>

<p>At home, Denver is averaging 118.8 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.9 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Nuggets are one of the slower teams in the league, ranking 28th at 96.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 4th in the NBA at 29.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Nuggets' defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 110.5 points per game. For the season, Denver is ranked 22nd in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 22.4 free-throws per game vs. the Nuggets and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.6%.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's RedHawks and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 130.5 points, with Vermont being favored by -3.5 over Miami (OH).</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Catamounts.</li><li>Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the RedHawks Grab a Win in Burlington?</h3><p>Miami (OH) fell to 5-3 on the season after a 76-57 road loss to Indiana on Friday. The RedHawks entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined 133 points fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami (OH) trailed 39-36 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 37.</p><p>Miami (OH) struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.8% from the field and scoring 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 11 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 34.4% from deep. They also struggled from the free-throw line, making only 6 of 11 attempts (54.5%).</p> <p>Malik Reneau led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Myles Rice added 17 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots overall and 2 of 3 from three-point range. Oumar Ballo contributed 14 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field and dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Even with Miami (OH) allowing 76 points, their defense struggled, giving up 53% shooting from the field. The RedHawks had a tough time inside, where they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The RedHawks allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Catamounts Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Vermont dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 65-60 road loss to Colgate on Sunday. The Catamounts entered the game as 1.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Vermont trailed 28-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they were outscored 37-34. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they managed to score only 60 points.</p> <p>Nick Fiorillo was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. He shot 72.7% overall. TJ Hurley added 19 points, despite shooting just 25% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Vermont's defense put up a solid effort, holding their opponent to 65 points on 41% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Vermont's defense limited the damage, with their opponent hitting 7 of 23 attempts for 30%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Vermont Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Sun Belt conference game currently have Texas State as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Texas State winning straight-up, we like Georgia Southern at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgia Southern improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-81 win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Eagles, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 41-31 at halftime, Georgia Southern turned things around by scoring 55 points in the 2nd half while holding Gardner-Webb to 40. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Georgia Southern put up 86 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they made up for it by hitting 79.3% of their free throws, going 23-of-29 from the line.</p> <p>Bradley Douglas led the way with 31 points, though he shot just 34.6% overall and 22.2% from deep. Nakavieon White added 20 points, but struggled with his shooting, hitting only 25.0% from the field. Pharrell Boyogueno was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 60.0% from three, finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Georgia Southern's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. The Eagles held them to 40% on two-point attempts, as they went 18/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 79%. The Eagles gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Texas State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Texas State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Texas State dropped to 5-4 on the season after an 89-80 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Bobcats were +9 point underdogs heading into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> 
<p>Texas State trailed 43-40 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 149.</p><p>Texas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 20 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 86.7% of their shots.</p> <p>Tyrel Morgan led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 72.7% overall and 66.7% from three. Tre Carroll added 18 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 77.8% of his shots.</p><p>Texas State struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 57% on two-point attempts, hitting 24 of 42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas State allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the 9-18 Portland Trail Blazers will be in San Antonio to take on the 14-13 Spurs. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th. San Antonio is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-153 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 250, exceeding the over/under line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Portland turned things around after a 10-0 run by Denver, which extended the score from 66-59 to 76-59. The Blazers responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 104-87 lead into the 4th. Denver made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough defensive outing, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Nuggets, even after allowing 124 points. Portland gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.</p> <p>Portland's defense allowed the Nuggets to shoot 54% from the field and 44% from three, with Denver hitting 15 threes. The Blazers sent the Nuggets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Antonio moved to 14-13 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Hawks on Thursday. The Spurs were favored by one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 259 points went well over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 13-0 run by the Hawks, the Spurs responded by outscoring Atlanta 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with a 90-87 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points. San Antonio connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with 8 more in OT. Chris Paul also came up big in the 4th, scoring 7 of his 12 points, and added 3 more in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they allowed 126 points on 47% shooting from the Hawks.</p> <p>San Antonio had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent the Hawks to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 15 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Great Danes and Rams game? Catch the action at Rose Hill Gymnasium in Bronx, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Fordham is favored by -7.5 at home against Albany.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS FORDHAM RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Albany Great Danes +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rose Hill Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Fordham winning straight-up, we like Albany at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Albany Shock Everyone at Rose Hill Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Great Danes improved to 5-6 on the season with a 74-66 win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Albany, who entered the game as +3.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Albany trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Sacred Heart 44-32. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Albany's offense put up 74 points, shooting 39% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, while they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>The Great Danes grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with Tanner Thomas and Amar'e Marshall each scoring 16 points. Thomas shot 50% overall, while Marshall hit 3 of 8 from deep. Nyle Ralph-Beyer was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three, contributing 13 points in 21 minutes.</p><p>Albany's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Great Danes allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Albany's defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% success rate. The Great Danes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 90%.</p><h3>Will the Fordham Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Fordham Rams Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fordham improved to 6-5 on the season with an 86-84 win over Bryant on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Fordham led 42-36 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Fordham put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, and they hit 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from three. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, making both of his three-point attempts and shooting 66.7% overall. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists.</p><p>Fordham's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 43 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they made 6 of 18 three-point attempts. However, Fordham sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 for 77%. Fordham also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the Rockies and Angels facing off in an interleague matchup. The Angels are favored on the money line (-137), while the Rockies are the underdog (+116). The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 9:38 PM ET, and the forecast in Anaheim calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. Colorado comes in with a record of 38-69, while the Angels are 46-60. Griffin Canning is starting for the Angels, and the Rockies are going with Cal Quantrill. Colorado is currently on a four-game losing streak. The Angels are 4th in the AL West, while the Rockies are 5th in the NL West.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +116</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Tuesday, July 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 6 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 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Giants scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th. Colorado was the +161 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Austin Gomber got the start for the Rockies and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. Michael Toglia had a big game at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>With an overall record of 38-69, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West, 25 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 12-22 in divisional games. Colorado will be looking to snap their four-game losing streak today, as they dropped the final four games of their series vs. the Giants.</p>

<p>At home, the Rockies are 24-29 this season, and they are just 14-40 on the road. When playing during the day, Colorado has gone 12-29 this season. As the underdog, the Rockies are 14-40 this season, and they have not yet been the favorite in a game.</p><p>The Rockies have a run line record of 53-54 this season, with a run line record of 29-24 at home and 24-30 on the road. Their average run differential is -1.6 runs per game, with a road scoring margin of -2.4 runs per game and a home scoring margin of -0.8 runs per game. They have a run line record of 53-54 as the underdog this season.</p><p>The Rockies have played in 61 games this season with over/under lines higher than 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged a combined 10.1 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 55-50, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 7-7. Today's over/under line is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 7-7 with an ERA of 4.09. Quantrill's WHIP for the season is 1.34, and opponents are batting .244 off him this year. In his 21 appearances, Quantrill has turned in 12 quality starts, and his ERA on the road is 5.75 compared to 4.08 at home. Quantrill's most recent outing came on July 24th, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three runs on six hits. He has won two straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been better at home, putting up 4.9 runs per contest (7th), compared to just 3.6 runs per game on the road. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and are the 13th best home run hitting team in the MLB.</p>

<p>Both Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle have 17 home runs for the Rockies this season, with Tovar batting .287 and Doyle at .274. Tovar has been especially hot of late, going 17/41 in his last nine games with three homers. Tovar also has the Rockies' longest active hitting streak at 15 games.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>The Angels's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Athletics, closing out their series with an 8-6 win. After allowing six runs to the Athletics in the top of the third, the Angels responded with three runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another three runs in the 4th inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Angels was José Soriano, who picked up the win. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits. Taylor Ward had a big game at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.</p><p>Los Angeles is nine games under .500 overall, and they are nine games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Angels are 4th in the division and have gone 17-18 in divisional matchups this year. The Angels are 23-32 at home compared to 23-28 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Angels have gone 5-10 as the favorite, and they are 5-7 as the home favorite. When being the underdog, the Angels are 41-50 this season. They have an overall series record of 10-22-2 heading into today's game vs. the Rockies. The Angels lost three of four in their series vs. the Athletics.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run differential of +3.1 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run differential of -3.9 runs per game. Their run line record is 59-47, with a -0.9 run differential per game. They are 30-25 vs. the run line at home and 29-22 vs. the run line on the road. They are 4-11 vs. the run line as the favorite and 55-36 as the underdog.</p><p>With an average combined run average of 8.9 runs per game, the Los Angeles Angels have seen their games go over the over/under line of 8.5 runs in 24 of 45 games. Overall, the Angels' games have gone over the total in 53 of 103 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 29 of those contests.</p><p>Griffin Canning gets the start for the Angels today as he faces off against the Rockies at home. So far this season, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 3-10 with an ERA of 5.04. Canning's WHIP for the season is currently 1.42. Looking back at his last outing, Canning finished with a no-decision against the Mariners. In that start, he went five innings and gave up one earned run on four hits. Before that outing, he had given up at least two home runs in three straight starts. Canning has made five quality starts this year and is averaging 6.42 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Over the past nine games, Nolan Schanuel has been swinging the bat well for the Angels, going 9/24 with two homers and five RBIs. Taylor Ward has also homered twice in this stretch, but he is just 8/33. Ward is the Angels' leader in homers this season, with 16, but his batting average is just .227.</p>

<p>As a team, the Angels are batting just .234, which is 17th in the league. Their team on-base percentage of .304 is also below average. Overall, they are averaging 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the MLB. At home, they are averaging 4.1 runs per game.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 7/30/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Monarchs and Warhawks face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Warhawks are hosting the game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. Old Dominion is favored by -1.5 in this Sun Belt conference matchup the against Louisiana-Monroe. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.</p><h3>OLD DOMINION MONARCHS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Warhawks.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Old Dominion Be The Talk of Fant-Ewing Coliseum?</h3><h3>Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Monarchs fell to 2-8 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Northeastern on Sunday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, Old Dominion managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 31-26 at halftime, the Monarchs put up 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.</p><p>Old Dominion put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 47.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Rashad King led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Robert Davis Jr. added 17 points, connecting on 5 of 7 threes. The Monarchs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists as a team.</p><p>Old Dominion's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 28 of 68 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Monarchs' defense held the other team to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 9, shooting 47%. Old Dominion gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Warhawks Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Louisiana-Monroe's season struggles continued with a 74-68 home loss to Houston Christian on Tuesday, dropping their record to 2-9. The Warhawks entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, ULM allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 142 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Warhawks put up 68 points, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 56.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.4% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 58.3%, and they recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Julian Mackey was a standout, scoring 32 points and hitting 6 of 10 threes, shooting 62.5% overall. Jalen Bolden added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyreese Watson contributed 17 points, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 74 points, Louisiana-Monroe managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% success rate. However, the Warhawks struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 23 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, with their opponent shooting 56% from inside the arc.</p> <p>On the free-throw line, Louisiana-Monroe sent their opponent to the stripe 12 times, where they converted 7 free throws, shooting 58%. The Warhawks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgia State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Georgia State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-7 after a 100-59 road loss to Auburn on Tuesday. The Panthers entered the game as +39 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Georgia State trailed 43-31 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 57.</p><p>Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson was a bright spot, scoring 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and grabbing 8 rebounds. Denver Jones hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Nick McMullen pulled down 16 rebounds.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia State's defense allowed 26 of 36 shooting (72%). From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%). The opposing team also shot 21/26 from the free-throw line (80%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Troy?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 5-4 on the season after a 62-42 road loss to Houston on Tuesday. Despite being +28 point underdogs, Troy managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half, where they trailed 33-11, Troy bounced back in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 104 fell well below the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points on 24% shooting from the field. They hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, finishing at 11.1% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26%.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 4 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Troy's defense allowed their opponents to shoot 43% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Trojans held the other team to 40% shooting, as they connected on 13 of their 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Troy's defense struggled, allowing 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 shots, hitting 64%. Troy gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Cardinals. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 158.5 points, with Lamar being favored by -9.5 at home against New Orleans.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 6:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Lamar winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Orleans Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Southeastern Louisiana, the New Orleans Privateers come into this game with a record of 10-22. So far, they have gone 5-14 in Southland Conference play compared to 5-8 in non-conference games. As the underdog this season, they have a record of 3-18.</p>

<p>On the road, the Privateers have gone 3-16 this season, and their average scoring margin is -12.8 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 2-8, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, New Orleans has gone 9-12 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 11-17 and they are 9-10 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Privateers have gone 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average scoring total in New Orleans' games this season (153.2). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3.</p><p>The New Orleans offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Southeastern Louisiana. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Jordan Johnson with 34 points. James Glisson III also added 12 points for the Privateers.</p><p>So far, the Privateers' defense is ranked 324th in the country at 79.7 points per contest. New Orleans will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Southeastern Louisiana to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Houston Christian, the Lamar Cardinals are 18-13 overall and 10-6 in Southland Conference play. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +10.4 points per game, and their record is 11-3.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Lamar is 12-3, and they have been favored in 15 of their 31 games. So far, they have a two-game win streak.</p><p>At home this season, Lamar has an ATS record of 11-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cardinals have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, Lamar is 1-2 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Lamar games is 15-12 and today's over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (150.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. For the season, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their previous game, the Cardinals' offense finished with 78 points, which is right in line with their current average of 78.7 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Terry Anderson, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.7, while Chris Pryor also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>Lamar's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.3 points per game. Against Houston Christian in their most recent game, the Lamar defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Houston Christian to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

New Orleans Privateers vs Lamar Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Blue Devils face off at 1:00 ET on NEC. The Blue Devils are hosting the game at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT. This Northeast conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Central Connecticut State is favored to win by -13.5 at home vs. Stonehill.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils -13.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Not only will Central Connecticut State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Skyhawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Stonehill enters this game as a 13.5-point underdog, and they have gone just 2-25 in 27 games as an underdog this season. They have lost 18 straight games on the road, and their average scoring margin on the road is -18.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Skyhawks are 4-26 this season, and they are coming off a 79-51 loss to Sacred Heart. They have gone 0-3 in their last three road games, and they are 0-10 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>Stonehill has an overall ATS record of 11-18-1 this season, including a 5-12-1 mark vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Skyhawks have gone 9-17-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Stonehill has a 4-6 ATS record.</p><p>Stonehill's over/under record this season is 11-19 and the average scoring total in their games is 139.4. Today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>Stonehill offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 51 points against Sacred Heart. In that game, they made 8/36 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 26.2%. Tony Felder is leading the team in scoring at 12.3 points per contest. Max Zegarowski has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.3 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Skyhawks' defense is nationally ranked 273rd, allowing 76.0 points per game. Stonehill will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Sacred Heart to just 26% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can the Blue Devils Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Central Connecticut State enters this game as the favorite, holding a 9-3 record as the favored team this season. They are 6-3 at home so far this year, and they have won their last four games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Blue Devils are 18-10 on the season, and they have won three in a row. In their last game, they defeated LIU by a score of 78-64.</p><p>Central Connecticut State has an ATS record of 16-7-2 this season and they are 4-4-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Blue Devils have gone 5-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Central Connecticut State has an over/under record of 12-13 this season, and today's over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (140). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Central Connecticut State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 78 points versus LIU. This output is higher than their season-average of 72.5 points per game. Leading Central Connecticut State in scoring vs. LIU was Allan Jeanne-Rose with his 17 points. Jordan Jones also added 17 points for the Blue Devils.</p><p>At this time, the Blue Devils' defense is positioned 43rd in the country, permitting 66.6 points per game. In today's game vs. Stonehill, the Central Connecticut State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Central Connecticut State made 16 free-throws vs. the Blue Devils.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

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