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<p>The Dallas Mavericks are favored by 11 points over the San Antonio Spurs in tonight's Southwest Division matchup. The over/under line is set at 240 points, and the game will tip off at 8:30 ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.</p>

<p>Dallas is currently on a five-game win streak and sits seventh in the Western Conference at 31-23. San Antonio is 15th in the West at 11-43.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -11</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 156-118 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.3% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the San Antonio Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Spurs are 11-43 on the season and are currently in 15th place in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.</p>

<p>San Antonio has been the underdog in all but five of their games this season. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -10.7 points per game. Today, they are 11-point underdogs.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Spurs are 25-29 for the season. On the road, they are 13-15 ATS, compared to 12-14 ATS at home.</p>

<p>The Spurs have hit the under in their last two games, and today's O/U line of 240 is higher than 10 of their previous games. On average, their games have scored 232.7 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Spurs defeated the Raptors by a score of 122-99. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring total of 221 was below the O/U line of 236.</p><p>This season, the Spurs have been one of the best passing teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in assists at 29.3 per game. However, they have struggled to score efficiently, shooting just 46% from the field (27th). In terms of three-point shooting, they are 30th in the league at 34%.</p>

<p>On average, the Spurs are scoring 112.2 points per game (24th), but they have been slightly better at home (114.5) compared to on the road (110.0). In terms of pace, San Antonio is 5th in the league at 101.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Spurs are 29th in free throw attempts at 20.2 per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, they are 18th in the NBA.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Spurs' defense is giving up an average of 120.5 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Spurs defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.8% while allowing 38.4% from downtown.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Dallas?</h3><p>The Mavericks are currently on a five-game winning streak and are favored by 11 points today against the Spurs. In the Western Conference, the Mavericks are in 7th place with a record of 31-23.</p>

<p>Dallas' ATS record for the season is 28-26, and they have gone 12-17 ATS at home. Today's O/U line of 240 is higher than 38 of their previous games, and their O/U record for the season is 28-26.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Mavericks defeated the Wizards by a score of 112-104. The O/U line for that game was 247.5, and Dallas was favored by 11.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>On average, the Mavericks' games have finished with 236.4 points this season. In their last two games, the combined scoring has been 216 points.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mavericks are 19-18 against Western Conference teams and 12-5 in non-conference play. Against the spread, they are 16-9 on the road and 12-17 at home.</p><p>At home, the Mavericks are averaging 120.5 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 118.7 points per game. Dallas is 11th in pace at 99.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are one of the best teams in the league. They are 2nd in both three-point attempts and makes. However, they are just 12th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.</p>

<p>Overall, Dallas is 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 8th in the league at 56%. In terms of free throws, the Mavericks are 15th in makes and 8th in attempts.</p><p>On defense, the Mavericks are ranked 21st in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 63.0% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.8% while allowing 36.6% from downtown.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bradley as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Canisius Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-12 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Canisius managed just 60 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while struggling on the boards with only 2 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Des Watson, Paul McMillan IV, and Tana Kopa each added 15 points, with Kopa knocking down 5 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Canisius gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Golden Griffins allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws. Canisius also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Braves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bradley improved to 8-2 on the season with a 66-64 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Braves were -2 point favorites going into the game, resulting in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Bradley trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 41-37. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Braves struggled, making just 29.4% of their two-point shots (10/34). Duke Deen led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Bradley's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (22/54). The Braves were strong inside, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting on two-point attempts (10/34).</p> <p>However, Bradley struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team hit 12 of 20 attempts, shooting 60%. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). Bradley limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Canisius Golden Griffins vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

College Basketball

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

Idaho Vandals vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Northern Colorado Bears vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

VMI Keydets vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Bulls (-106) will face off against the Raptors (-114) in a conference matchup. The Raptors are favored by 1 point and are currently on a 4 game losing streak. The over/under line for this game is 238.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on CHSN. The Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference with an 11-15 record, while the Raptors are 14th in the East at 7-19.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +1</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-109 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.6% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Toronto?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 11-15 on the season with a 109-95 win over the Hornets on Friday. Playing at home, Chicago was favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 204 points fell well short of the 233.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 28-18 after the Hornets went on a 12-0 run. The Bulls maintained their lead by matching the Hornets 23-23 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with an 82-67 lead, holding off a late push from Charlotte, who edged them 28-27 in the final period.</p><p>Ayo Dosunmu led the Bulls with 19 points in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 of those in the first quarter. Coby White added 18 points, with 9 coming in the final period, while Josh Giddey contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Chicago shot just 39.8% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range, but still managed to hit 14 threes. Dosunmu connected on 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep.</p><p>The Bulls put on a defensive clinic on Friday, holding the Hornets to just 95 points on 35% shooting. Chicago was especially tough in the 2nd quarter, allowing only 18 points. They also limited Charlotte to just 8 made three-pointers on 17% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chicago sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, though they did give up 17 offensive boards. They also added 12 steals and 11 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Can The Raptors Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-19 on the season after a 114-104 road loss to the Heat on Thursday. Toronto came into the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, losing by 10. The total points for the game were set at 224.5, but the teams combined for 218, falling short of the line.</p> <p>Toronto went on a 14-0 run early, taking the score from 24-23 to 37-24. However, Miami responded by outscoring the Raptors 35-24 in the 2nd quarter and 31-25 in the 3rd, leaving Toronto trailing 89-76 heading into the 4th. The Raptors won the final quarter 28-25 but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 114-104 loss to the Heat, the Raptors shot 44.6% from the field and connected on 11 threes at a 34.4% clip. Gradey Dick led the way with 22 points, despite shooting just 27.3% from deep, while Jakob Poeltl added 16 points on 58.3% shooting.</p> <p>Dick scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 4th. Ochai Agbaji and RJ Barrett each contributed 5 points in the final period, with Agbaji finishing with 13 points on 75% shooting.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 35 and 31 points, respectively, in their 114-104 loss to the Heat. Toronto allowed Miami to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Raptors also sent Miami to the line 32 times, where they made 21 free throws. Toronto finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<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

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

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Mercer Bears vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Sun Devils and Minutemen are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Minutemen will host the game at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Arizona State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -9.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Sun Devils Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona State dropped to 8-2 on the season following an 83-66 road loss to Florida on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who entered the game as +7 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Arizona State trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 156-point over/under line.</p><p>Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They managed only 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, while hitting 13 of 19 free throws (68.4%).</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the Sun Devils with 25 points, hitting 5 of 13 threes, while Adam Miller added 18 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. Alijah Martin contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 threes.</p><p>Arizona State struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 37 two-point attempts, a 59% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense conceded 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Massachusetts Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Massachusetts improved to 4-7 on the season with a 77-72 win over Northeastern on Wednesday, December 18th. Playing at home, the Minutemen were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.</p> <p>UMass led 35-30 at halftime and both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Massachusetts put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46%. They hit 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 61.3% of their free throws, going 19 for 31 from the line.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 16.7% from deep. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Even with Massachusetts giving up 72 points, their defense held the opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). From beyond the arc, the Minutemen limited the damage, allowing just 6 threes on 18 attempts for 33% shooting.</p> <p>Massachusetts sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 61%. The Minutemen also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Raiders versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 129.5 points, and the Cougars are favored to win at home against the Red Raiders.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Texas Tech at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Texas Tech Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Kansas State by a score of 60-59, Texas Tech enters this game with a 14-2 record, including a 3-0 mark in Big 12 play. They have won nine straight games, including four of their last five on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Red Raiders have been perfect at home, going 10-0 with an average scoring margin of +17.8 points per game. On the road, they are 4-2, and their average scoring margin is +4.5 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas Tech has gone 2-2 vs. the spread this season and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog. On the road, the Red Raiders are 3-3 ATS this year and 6-4 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Texas Tech games is 9-7 and today's line of 129.5 is lower than the average OU line of 138.1 in their games. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Texas Tech offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Kansas State. They posted a field goal percentage of 36.4% and connected on 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Pop Isaacs, who is averaging 16.4 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Joe Toussaint also maintains a PPG average of 14 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Red Raiders' defense holds the 38th rank in the nation, allowing 64.8 points per game. In today's game vs. Houston, the Texas Tech defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Texas Tech made 15 free-throws vs. the Red Raiders.</p><h3>Do the Cougars Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing two straight games, the Houston Cougars will look to get back on track as they host Texas Tech as 12.5-point favorites. Houston comes into this game with a 14-2 record, including a perfect 10-0 mark at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Cougars have gone 13-2 as the favorite, and they have won 10 straight games at home. In their most recent game, Houston lost to TCU by a score of 68-67.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Houston has gone 8-7 against the spread (ATS). At home, the Cougars have an ATS mark of 7-3, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, Houston is 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, Houston games have an over/under record of 4-11 and today's line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 134.2. So far, 9 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 129 points compared to their season average of 126.9 points per game.</p><p>The Houston offense is coming off a game in which they scored 67 points vs. TCU. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.2% while connecting on 4 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is LJ Cryer who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.6. Emanuel Sharp also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.4.</p><p>Currently, the Cougars' defense holds the 1st rank in the nation, allowing 51.4 points per game. Houston's three-point defense is currently 36th in the country at 5.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 35.3% of their shots vs. Houston.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Seahawks face off at 1:00 ET on NEC. The Seahawks are hosting the game at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY. The odds for this Northeast conference game currently have the Seahawks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 131 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-58 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Skyhawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Stonehill has struggled mightily this season, as they have lost five straight games and come into this one with a record of just 2-16. They are still searching for their first win on the road, as they have gone 0-12 away from home.</p>

<p>So far this season, they have been the underdog in 16 of their 18 games, going just 1-15 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin on the road has been -23.2 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Stonehill has gone 5-10-1 vs. the spread this season and they are 6-11-1 ATS overall. On the road, the Skyhawks have an ATS mark of 3-8-1 and they have gone 1-1-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>Stonehill's over/under record for the season sits at 7-11 and today's line of 131 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (144.5). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 2-8.</p><p>Stonehill is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 74 points versus Fairleigh Dickinson. This output is higher than their season-average of 64.1 points per game. The team's top scorer is Tony Felder, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 13.1, while Max Zegarowski also maintains a PPG average of 12.4 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Skyhawks' defense is positioned 285th in the country, permitting 79.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 9.8 threes per game vs. Wagner. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.9%.</p><h3>Will the Seahawks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Wagner comes into this game with a 7-7 record, and they are 1-1 in Northeast Conference play. For the season, the Seahawks have gone 6-6 in non-conference action, and they are 2-1 at home compared to 3-6 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, Wagner has been the favorite in five of their games, going 3-2 in those matchups. The Seahawks' average scoring margin at home is +4.7 points per game, and they are 4-1 in their last five games at home.</p><p>Wagner has an ATS record of 5-7 this season and they are 2-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Seahawks are just 3-7 vs. the spread and they are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games as the favorite. At home, Wagner's ATS mark over their last 10 games is 4-4 and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.</p><p>Wagner's over/under record this season is 4-8 and today's line of 131 is higher than the average OU line in their games (128.8). So far, eight of their games have finished with less than 131 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those contests is 128 points.</p><p>The Wagner offense is coming off a game where they scored 71 points against Saint Francis U. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.1% and connected on 13 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Melvin Council Jr. who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.3. Julian Brown also heads into the game with a PPG average of 8.1.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Wagner defense is giving up an average of 62.7 points per contest. The Wagner defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 56 points and allowed Saint Francis U to connect on 13 threes.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Wagner Seahawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24