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

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

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

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

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

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Blue Jackets are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Red Wings.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (-101)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Red Wings Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 victory over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 15-18-4. Detroit, favored on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p>

<p>After trailing in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both goals for Detroit, each coming on the power play.</p><p>Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season in the second period. The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist of the season. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, and Lucas Raymond notched his 10th.</p><p>Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period but locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the Red Wings' defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Blue Jackets?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 16-16-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They allowed five goals in the first period, before finally scoring at 19:11 in the second period.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and went without a power play goal. Sean Monahan picked up his fifth assist of the season on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese earned his second assist.</p><p>Columbus struggled defensively, giving up 7 goals on 22 shots from Washington. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but had a save percentage of just 68.2%. The Blue Jackets' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Five of the goals they allowed came in the first period, and they gave up another at 4:51 in the second and one more at 18:34 in the third.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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

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

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

USC Upstate Spartans vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Pioneers and Jackrabbits face off at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, SD. This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored to win by -15.5 at home vs. Denver.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at First Bank & Trust Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Even though we have South Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Denver at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Pioneers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Denver’s season continued its rough start with an 82-75 loss to Northern Colorado on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-9. The Pioneers were +6 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, just over the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>Denver led 42-36 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 33 points while allowing 46. The Pioneers will need to address their second-half performance if they hope to turn things around this season.</p><p>Denver's offense was firing from deep in their last game, hitting 60% of their threes (12/20) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. Overall, they shot 51.1% from the field, with their two-point shooting at 44.4% (12/27).</p> <p>Josh Lee was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3/3 from beyond the arc. Nicholas Shogbonyo and Langston Reynolds both went 100% from three, with Shogbonyo hitting 2/2 and Reynolds 1/1. Brock Wisne led the team with 22 points, shooting 6/7 overall.</p><p>Despite Denver's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 82 points in their last game. They shot 51% from the field, hitting 24 of their 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 12/27, shooting 44% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver was impressive, knocking down 12 of their 20 three-point attempts for a 60% shooting rate. They also went to the free-throw line 21 times, making 15 of those for 71%. On the offensive glass, they gave up just 2 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can South Dakota State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>South Dakota State fell to 6-6 on the season after a 105-82 road loss to Alabama on Sunday. Entering the game as +22.5 point underdogs, the Jackrabbits not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Alabama jumped out to a 57-33 lead by halftime, but the Jackrabbits showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 48. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the over/under line of 166.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits put up 82 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. They connected on 11 of 26 three-point attempts, also hitting 42.3% from deep, and were 84.6% from the free-throw line. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, with 13 assists as a team.</p> <p>Aden Holloway led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 19 threes. Labaron Philon and Oscar Cluff each added 21 points, with Cluff pulling down 15 rebounds. Mark Sears contributed 20 points, hitting 6 threes, and Grant Nelson was efficient, scoring 17 points on 7 of 8 shooting, adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>South Dakota State's defense struggled, giving up 105 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 78 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, opponents hit 19 of 55 shots (34%). South Dakota State also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%).</p>

Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 vs. the Wild in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>With the Capitals being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Capitals.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Find a Way to Win in Washington?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 23-11-4. Minnesota entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but couldn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth, scoring the game-winner in overtime as the Wild defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>Despite scoring just twice, Minnesota fired 33 shots on goal. The Wild were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy’s decisive goal at 2:14 into overtime. They finished the game with 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from the previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson posted 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 19:08 in the first period, a power-play goal from William Nylander.</p><h3>Do the Capitals Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Washington's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 25-10-2. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals pushed the pre-game line.</p> <p>After trailing 1-0, Washington scored twice in the first period to take the lead. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including one in the second period and an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play at 19:16 in the first period, followed by Brandon Duhaime’s 2nd goal just 33 seconds later. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p> <p>Washington recorded 15 giveaways and added 3 assists to their 2 goals. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, while Dylan Strome notched his 13th, and John Carlson earned his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Washington's defense gave up the first goal against Carolina at 5:59 in the first period and three more after taking a 2-1 lead, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Hatters and Royals game? Catch the action at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the Royals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Queens (NC) is favored by -8.5 vs. Stetson in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>STETSON HATTERS VS QUEENS (NC) ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stetson Hatters +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curry Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-66 in favor of the Hatters.</li><li>Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hatters Win in Charlotte?</h3><p>Stetson's season continued its rough start with an 85-45 loss to Florida on Sunday, dropping the Hatters to 0-11. Despite being +39 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 46-27 at halftime, Stetson managed just 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The combined score of 130 points came in well under the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Stetson's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 45 points on 26.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 29.4%, and they hit only 3 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing with a 12.5% three-point shooting percentage.</p> <p>Alijah Martin and Will Richard were the bright spots, with Martin scoring 18 points and Richard adding 17 on 72.7% shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. also contributed 12 points, hitting 80% of his shots and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>Stetson's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Hatters gave up 26 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponent.</p><h3>Will the Royals Win at Curry Arena?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Queens (NC) fell to 5-6 on the season after an 80-62 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday, December 21st. The Royals were significant underdogs at +27.5 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 38-33 at halftime, Queens was outscored 42-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 152 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, the Queens (NC) Royals put up 62 points, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and connected on 35.5% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes on 31 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 5 of 11, or 45.5%.</p> <p>Sean Pedulla led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall, though he was just 1 of 4 from three. Maban Jabriel added 15 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Royals dished out 19 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Queens (NC) gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 31 of 65 shots. Inside the arc, the Royals allowed 63% shooting, as the opponent connected on 24 of 38 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Queens (NC) held the opposition to 25% shooting, as they made just 7 of 27 attempts. The Royals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 shots for 78%.</p>

Stetson Hatters vs Queens (NC) Royals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Bears game? Catch the action at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. South Carolina State come into this Mid-Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hill Field House at 4:30 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Morgan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><p>South Carolina State comes into this game with a record of 12-16, including a 6-3 mark in Mid-Eastern play. They have won three straight games and are 3-1 when favored this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Bulldogs are 4-12 this season, and their average scoring margin is -12.2 points per game. They are coming off a 64-56 win over Maryland Eastern Shore and have gone 4-1 in their last five road games.</p><p>South Carolina State has been solid vs. the spread this year, going 15-7-2. They have been especially good on the road, going 11-4-1 ATS. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bulldogs are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147.5 is lower than the average over/under line in South Carolina State's games this season (148.7). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>The South Carolina State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 64 points vs. Maryland Eastern Shore. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.9% while connecting on 4 threes. The team's top scorer is Mitchel Taylor, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 8.3, while Michael Teal also maintains a PPG average of 8.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, South Carolina State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.8 points per game (266th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Carolina State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.0% this season.</p><h3>Does Morgan State Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their most recent game to Norfolk State by a score of 85-82, Morgan State will look to get back on track tonight against South Carolina State. So far this season, the Bears have gone 3-4 at home compared to 1-14 on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, Morgan State has a record of 9-18 and has lost three straight games. In their last 10 games at home, the Bears are 6-4.</p><p>As the underdog, Morgan State has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 9-9-1. Their overall ATS mark is 10-11-1 and at home, they are 4-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bears are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Morgan State games is 12-10 and today's over/under line of 147.5 is very close to the average over/under line in their games this year of 147.6. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>Morgan State is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 82 points vs. Norfolk State. This figure is more than their season average of 72.6 points per game. Wynston Tabbs is leading the team in scoring at 15.1 points per contest. Will Thomas has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.7 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Morgan State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 78.3 points per game (304th). So far, the Morgan State defense is giving up an average of 11.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.2 times per game (704th).</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Morgan State Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>The Lightning and Sharks are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks will host the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Lightning are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>With the Lightning being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Lightning.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Lightning Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 20-12-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early, but the defense couldn't hold up, allowing seven unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the loss kept them from covering.</p> 

<p>Tampa Bay scored first, with Brandon Hagel finding the net at 13:11 in the first period. They added another goal at 11:58 in the first, but the Jets responded with seven straight goals. The Lightning managed to tie the game at 4-4 in the third period, but the Jets pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay, netting his 7th goal of the season. Brayden Point followed with his 8th goal, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov rounded out the scoring with his 10th goal, unassisted in the third period.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added a third goal in the second, and their final goal came with 13:09 left in the game, tying the score at 4-4.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning struggled late, allowing four goals in the third period, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with a save percentage of 84.4% on 32 shots from the Jets.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped them to 11-23-6 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sharks took the lead early in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks tied it up later in the period and went ahead in the third. Mikael Granlund scored for San Jose to even things up, but Vancouver responded with a goal at 19:34 in the third to secure the win.</p><p>The Sharks took 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist, and William Eklund added his 7th assist on Granlund’s third-period goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after surrendering a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-443) will host the Clippers (+341) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City is currently on a 12-game win streak and is favored by 9.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on FDSO.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-112 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Clippers Have What it Takes in Oklahoma City?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 19-14 on the season after a 122-86 road loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles lost by 36 points, failing to cover the spread. The combined score of 208 points was below the O/U line of 219.</p> <p>San Antonio took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 52-36 to 62-36. The Clippers couldn’t recover, as the Spurs outscored them 31-17 in the 1st quarter and 32-26 in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter, Los Angeles trailed 91-63, and the Spurs finished strong, outscoring them 31-23 in the final period.</p><p>In their 122-86 loss to the Spurs, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 26.8% from three-point range, making 11 threes. James Harden led the way with 17 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Norman Powell added 15 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Amir Coffey contributed 14 points, scoring 7 in the 4th. Harden also hit 2 threes at a 33.3% rate.</p><p>The Clippers struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Spurs, who shot 49% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with 32 points in the 2nd and 28 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Despite the loss, the Clippers did well in limiting San Antonio’s three-point shooting, holding them to 22% with just 9 made threes. The Spurs went 17/19 from the free-throw line. The Clippers recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Win at Paycom Center?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 27-5 on the season with a 113-105 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Oklahoma City, favored by seven points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 218 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 216.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma City took control with a 13-0 run, turning a 65-55 deficit into a 68-65 lead. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Minnesota 43-23, and entered the 4th quarter up 89-75, holding off the Timberwolves’ late push.</p><p>In the Thunder's win over the Timberwolves, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 40 points, shooting 65.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Luguentz Dort contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1%, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Thunder shot 47.2% from the field and made 12 threes at 33.3%. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hartenstein added 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Thunder defense held the Timberwolves to 105 points, despite Minnesota shooting 49% from the field. Oklahoma City gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 23 points. The Timberwolves scored 30 in the 4th, but the Thunder still secured the win.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Minnesota hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. The Timberwolves also went 12/12 from the free-throw line. The Thunder finished with 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 16 steals.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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

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

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Fighting Hawks? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND. The over/under for this Summit conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with North Dakota being favored by -4.5 at home against Omaha.</p><h3>OMAHA MAVERICKS VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Win at Grand Forks?</h3><h3>Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Omaha improved to 4-9 on the season with an 86-82 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 21st. The Mavericks were +2 underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Omaha led 43-38 at halftime and scored another 43 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44 points. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>Omaha put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, thanks largely to their 57.5% shooting on two-pointers, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.6% (8/29) of their threes.</p> <p>Marquel Sutton led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% overall. Jarred Hyder added 22 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from three, while Owen Koonce contributed 20 points, also hitting 40% from deep. Tony Osburn was 4 for 7 from three, finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Omaha's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 44% shooting from the field. The Mavericks allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 40 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Omaha held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they went 8/29 from three-point range. The Mavericks also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 66%.</p><h3>Can the Fighting Hawks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>North Dakota fell to 3-10 on the season after a 97-90 loss to Alabama on Wednesday. Despite being +26 point underdogs, the Fighting Hawks kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>North Dakota led 38-35 at halftime, but allowed 62 points in the 2nd half while scoring 52. The total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p><p>North Dakota's offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. They hit 17 threes at a 41.5% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 40 points, knocking down 8 of 18 from deep. Grant Nelson added 23 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 4 from three.</p><p>Despite North Dakota’s defense holding their opponent to 43% shooting, they still allowed 97 points. The Fighting Hawks gave up 17 threes on 41 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>North Dakota also sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 8 times, where they hit 7 free throws. The Fighting Hawks gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Omaha Mavericks vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Planning on watching today's Longhorns and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Kansas is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Texas.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Texas at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After a 62-56 win over Kansas State, Texas is 17-9 overall and 6-7 in Big 12 play. The Longhorns are 4-4 on the road and have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. They are 3-5 as the underdog this season and have been the underdog in eight of their 26 games.</p>

<p>For the year, Texas has an average scoring differential of -3.6 on the road, while it is +12.8 at home. The Longhorns are 13-5 at home and have won their last two games at home. They are 14-4 when favored this season.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Texas has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-5 this year and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread. Overall, the Longhorns are just 9-17 ATS this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Texas' games this season (144.5). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points compared to their season average of 143.5 points per game.</p><p>Texas offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 62 points against Kansas State. In that game, they made 3/19 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 36.2%. The team's top scorer is Max Abmas, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.9, while Dylan Disu also carries a PPG average of 17.1 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Texas defense is giving up an average of 67.9 points per contest. In today's game vs. Kansas, the Texas defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Texas made 17 free-throws vs. the Longhorns.</p><h3>Can the Jayhawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Kansas has been nearly unbeatable, going 14-0 with an average scoring margin of +14.9 points per game. So far, the Jayhawks have been favored in 24 of their 26 games, and they have gone 20-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>Recently, Kansas has been even better at home, going 10-0 in their last 10 games at Allen Fieldhouse. In their last game, the Jayhawks beat Oklahoma by a score of 67-57.</p><p>When looking at Kansas' ATS record this season, they are currently 11-15. At home, they have gone 7-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jayhawks are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Kansas games is 11-15. Today's line of 144.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (145). The average scoring total in their games this year is 144.2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 125 points.</p><p>The Kansas offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Oklahoma. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.1% and connected on 6 threes. Hunter Dickinson was the leading scorer for the Jayhawks, putting up 20 points. In addition, Johnny Furphy contributed 15 points.</p><p>This season, the Kansas defense has been impressive, holding the 66th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Oklahoma, the Sooners finished with a field goal percentage of 32% and a total of 57 points vs. Kansas.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Coyotes and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. This Summit conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and Kansas City is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. South Dakota.</p><h3>SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will South Dakota Be The Talk of Swinney Recreation Center?</h3><h3>South Dakota Coyotes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Coyotes dropped to 6-6 on the season after a 98-81 road loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, South Dakota managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>South Dakota trailed 60-39 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Santa Clara 42-38 in the second half. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the over/under line of 168.5.</p><p>South Dakota put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%, with a 51% success rate on two-pointers (25/49) and just 23.8% from beyond the arc (5/21). They also hit 72.7% of their free throws, going 16/22 from the line.</p> <p>Adama-Alpha Bal led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 57.1% from three-point range (4/7). Johnny O'Neil was also efficient, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from deep (4/6), finishing with 15 points and 6 assists. The Coyotes dished out 18 assists as a team and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><p>South Dakota's defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponent shot 65% on two-pointers, hitting 26 of 40 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota allowed 13 threes on 34 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Kansas City as Home Favorites</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 4-7 on the season with a 73-66 home win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Roos entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Kansas City led 35-33 at halftime and outscored the Buccaneers 38-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, thanks to hitting 52.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 20 of 22 for a 90.9% rate.</p> <p>Quimari Peterson led the way with 30 points, shooting 56.2% overall, while Jamar Brown added 22 points, hitting 60% of his shots. Cameron Faas and Babacar Diallo were efficient as well, both shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Even with Kansas City allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end. They gave up 46% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 21 of their 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas City allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. The Roos also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 90% success rate.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Tommies and Bison face off at 8:00 ET on Summ. The Bison are hosting the game at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND. The over/under for this Summit conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with North Dakota State being favored by -2.5 at home against St. Thomas (MN).</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota State Bison -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scheels Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can St. Thomas (MN) Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) dropped to 7-5 on the season after a narrow 81-79 loss to UC Riverside on Sunday. The Tommies, who were +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game hit 160, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, St. Thomas mounted a comeback, scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while holding UC Riverside to 37. Despite their strong 2nd half, the Tommies couldn’t complete the comeback on the road.</p><p>St. Thomas put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit just 25% of their threes, going 8-for-32, but connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 17-for-20, shooting 85%.</p> <p>The Tommies had only 3 offensive rebounds and 7 assists in the game. Nolan Minessale led the way with 27 points, while Barrington Hargress added 24 points and hit 4 threes. Drake Dobbs contributed 19 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. The Tommies allowed 46% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponents went 18/39 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 84%. The Tommies gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota State Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>North Dakota State improved to 8-4 on the season with a dominant 94-60 win over Bakersfield on Monday. The Bison, who were -9.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>At home, NDSU jumped out to a 51-18 lead by halftime. While they allowed 42 points in the second half, they still managed to score 43 points of their own.</p><p>North Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks to 70.8% shooting on two-pointers and 37% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bison connected on 30 of 35 attempts, good for 85.7%. Jacksen Moni and Jemel Jones each scored 28 points, with Moni adding 5 assists. Noah Feddersen was nearly perfect, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including 2 for 2 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 52% from the field on 27/51 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 17/24 shooting, which is 70%.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponents shot 10/27, or 37%. North Dakota State also sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they hit 30 free throws, an 85% rate. The Bison gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Knights versus the Raiders? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Colgate being favored by -5.5 at home against Army.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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>Will the Black Knights Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army improved to 4-6 on the season with a 78-75 win over UTSA on Sunday. The Black Knights were +2.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to pull off the upset at home.</p> 

<p>Army led 39-35 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 153 fell just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Jalen Rucker's 27 points and 5 made threes at a 50% clip helped Army score 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field. They connected on 11 of 28 threes, shooting 39.3% from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%.</p> <p>Raekwon Horton added 15 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots, while AJ Allenspach was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4. Army also hit 78.6% of their free throws, and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, with 15 assists as a team.</p><p>Army's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 56% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Army's opponents connected on 11 of 28 attempts, shooting 39%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, shooting 78%. Army gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Raiders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Raiders fell to 2-10 on the season after a 79-73 home loss to Iona on Sunday. Despite being -4 favorites, Colgate couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Colgate trailed 36-32 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points but allowing 43.</p><p>Colgate's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc, leading to 73 points. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, with 16 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Nicolas Louis-Jacques led the way with 27 points, shooting 61.1% overall and hitting 4 of 11 threes. Dejour Reaves added 20 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Colgate's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 16 makes on 28 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colgate's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who connected on 10 of 21 attempts for 47%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%.</p>

Army Black Knights vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Hampton being favored by -5.5 at home against North Carolina A&T.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton 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>Can North Carolina A&T Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>North Carolina A&T Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Carolina A&T fell to 2-4 on the season after a 93-69 road loss to East Carolina on Friday. The Aggies entered the game as +13 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-33 at halftime, the Aggies allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 36 of their own.</p><p>In their last game, North Carolina A&T put up 69 points, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 28% of their threes, hitting 7 of 25 attempts, and shot 45.2% from inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 13, good for 76.9%.</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 25 points, despite shooting just 34.8% overall and 16.7% from three. C.J. Walker was efficient, scoring 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting, while Cam Hayes added 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes and dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>North Carolina A&T struggled defensively, allowing 93 points on 52% shooting. Their opponents hit 60% of their two-point shots, going 28/46.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition made 9/25 threes, and they were 20/23 from the free-throw line. The Aggies also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Hampton Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hampton dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 76-73 road loss to High Point on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +10.5 underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Hampton trailed 38-33 at halftime but scored 40 points in the second half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Hampton put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 15 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Trae Benham was perfect from three, hitting 4 of 4 and finishing with 17 points in just 21 minutes. Kimani Hamilton led the team with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while George Beale Jr. also added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Despite Hampton's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponents, who put up 76 points on 49% shooting. The Pirates allowed 24 field goals, including 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% clip.</p> <p>Hampton also sent their opponents to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws (78%). The Pirates gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Rangers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Bruins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 20-15-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals went well under, with the teams combining for just 2 goals.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored the first at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins' defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves for the shutout.</p><p>Boston's offense struck twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, scoring on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They were credited with 4 assists, including Brad Marchand's 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm's 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins also recorded 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 16-19-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. They held a 3-2 lead going into the third period before adding two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net, scoring his first goal of the season.</p> <p>The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong play from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals from the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. The only blemish was a late goal allowed with 8 seconds left in the 2nd period, but they shut out the Islanders in the 3rd.</p>

Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>The Lightning and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Panthers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Lightning Have What it Takes in Sunrise?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 18-11-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning initially led 2-0, but their defense faltered, allowing seven unanswered goals. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Lightning in this one. They held a 2-0 lead in the first period but couldn’t hold on. The game was tied 4-4 in the third before the Jets pulled away with three straight goals.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov found the net for the 10th time this season.</p> <p>The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They finished with 4 assists in the 7-4 loss to Winnipeg.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning will need to regroup after allowing 7 goals to the Jets. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%. Tampa Bay's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits. The Lightning were tied 4-4 in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up a goal at the 7:38 mark and two more late in the period, both empty-netters.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida improved to 22-11-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with A.J. Greer breaking a 2-2 tie at 2:32 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the season in the third period, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored once on the power play.</p> <p>Carolina’s scoring was spread out, with four different players finding the net. They opened the scoring with Evan Rodrigues’ third goal of the season in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk added his third goal in the second period.</p><p>Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 victory over the Stars. Defensively, Florida recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the second period, the Panthers' defense held firm in the third, not giving up another goal.</p>

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