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<p>Betting on today's Owls and Pirates game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN2. Florida Atlantic is favored by -3 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 136 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at TD Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Florida Atlantic?</h3><h3>Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Florida Atlantic fell to Drake 75-63 at home on Friday, November 22nd. The Owls, who were -3 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-28 at halftime, FAU allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The Owls will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 46.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.2%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 (31.2%). At the free-throw line, the Owls connected on 72%, making 18 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Offensively, Mitch Mascari led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes for a 75% shooting performance from deep. Bennett Stirtz added 17 points and 6 assists, while Leland Walker contributed 14 points and 5 assists. The Owls managed just 4 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 46% from the field on 20/43 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15/27 shooting, which is 55%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent went 5/16, hitting 31% of their shots. Florida Atlantic also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 72%. The Owls limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p><h3>Can Seton Hall Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Seton Hall's season continued with a 76-60 loss to Vanderbilt on Friday, November 22nd. The Pirates were +6 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game went over the line of 134.5, with 136 points scored.</p> <p>Seton Hall trailed 38-28 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, as they scored 32 points while allowing 38 more from Vanderbilt.</p><p>Seton Hall managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 36.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21, and struggled inside, connecting on only 38.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 7 of 11 attempts, shooting 63.6%.</p> <p>Tyler Nickel and Isaiah Coleman were the bright spots, with Nickel hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate and finishing with 24 points. Coleman added 20 points, shooting 57.1% from deep. Devin McGlockton contributed 13 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots in 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 76 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 18/27 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Seton Hall's opponent shot 37%, connecting on 10 of 27 attempts. The Pirates also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 83%. Seton Hall gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Highlanders. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Highlanders at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have UC Riverside as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Even though we have UC Riverside winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Braves Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alcorn State dropped their road game against Washington on Friday, November 22nd, losing 77-60. The Braves went into the game as +27 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Alcorn State trailed 36-34 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points ended at 137, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Alcorn State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% success rate.</p> <p>Tyler Harris was a standout performer, scoring 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range, while also grabbing 8 rebounds. Zoom Diallo added 15 points and 4 assists, and Keionte Cornelius contributed 13 points, despite shooting just 4 of 14 overall and 3 of 11 from deep.</p><p>Alcorn State's defense gave up 77 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 31%, making 7 of 22 three-point attempts. Alcorn State also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 73%.</p><h3>Can the Highlanders Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside pulled off a 77-75 road win over Colorado State on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Highlanders not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Riverside led 27-26 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 143.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 10 of 24 three-point attempts, hitting 41.7% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%.</p> <p>Barrington Hargress led the way with 31 points and 6 assists, shooting 55% from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 21 points, while Nate Pickens, Nique Clifford, and Kyle Jorgensen each contributed 13 points.</p><p>UC Riverside gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, hitting 25 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders' defense allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 29 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Riverside held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they connected on 10 of 33 three-point attempts. The Highlanders also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%. UC Riverside limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p>

Alcorn State Braves vs UC Riverside Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Game seven of an Eastern Conference Second Round series is set for Sunday afternoon when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics. The Sixers were close to finishing this series off in game six, but the Celtics got themselves over the finish line and were able to force a game seven at home. Below is my NBA pick for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics.</p>



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<p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -7.0</p>



<p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2023.</p>



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<p>✅ Boston has been good against the spread covering in 11 of their last 16 games played.</p>



<p>✅ The Celtics have won 10 of their last 13 home games, though they have lost two home games this series.</p>



<p>✅ Philadelphia has covered the spread in just three of their last 11 games against Boston.</p>



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<p>Philadelphia entered game six with a 3-2 series lead and were a few minutes away from finishing the Boston Celtics off. The Sixers were leading with under four minutes to go in game six, but the Celtics ended the game on a 14-1 scoring run to keep the series alive and get the series back to the home court.</p>



<p>Game six was not pretty, but it started with the Celtics winning the first quarter by seven points and holding on to that same advantage at halftime. Philadelphia woke up after halftime and led by two points going into the fourth quarter. It was a strange final 12 minutes that saw each team trade blows and ultimately it was the Celtics who earned the 95-86 victory.</p>



<p>In the loss, Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks. It was a bad fourth quarter showing by the MVP. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals on the night.</p>



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<p>Boston started game six with more energy and built a nice lead, but a historically bad first three quarter by Jayson Tatum kept the Sixers in the game. However, it was a fantastic final six minutes by Tatum that gave Boston the win and pushed this series to a game seven.</p>



<p>In the game six win, Marcus Smart led the way with 22 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Jayson Tatum had 19 points, on just 5-21 shooting, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks on the night.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Game 7 Betting Pick & Prediction

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulls and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN2. The Raiders are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. South Florida is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 154 points.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Florida Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>South Florida’s season hit a bump with a 95-88 home loss to Middle Tennessee on Friday. The Bulls, who were -1.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the 145-point O/U line.</p> <p>USF struggled early, trailing 51-33 at halftime. While they outscored Middle Tennessee 55-44 in the second half, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>South Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a 50.9% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, thanks in part to their 63% shooting from two-point range and 38.5% from beyond the arc. They also hit 24 of 27 free throws, good for 88.9%.</p> <p>Jestin Porter led the way with 26 points, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three. Essam Mostafa contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jamille Reynolds was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>South Florida's defense struggled, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of their 27 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida's opponents connected on 10 of 26 attempts, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 88% rate. South Florida gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wright State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wright State fell to Bradley 77-74 on Friday, November 22nd, in a close home game. The Raiders, who entered the game as +6 underdogs, managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 37-35 at halftime, Wright State allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Wright State's offense was clicking in their latest game, shooting 51.9% from the field and hitting 47.4% of their threes, going 9-for-19 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.5%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws, making 11 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 75% from three, hitting 3 of 4 attempts. Zek Montgomery also hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 19 points, while Jack Doumbia added 16 points and was perfect on his lone three-point attempt.</p><p>Wright State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Raiders allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 18 of 33 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wright State's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who shot 47% on 9 of 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots for 73%.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Blue Raiders and Braves are set to face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN. The Braves will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -5.5 over Middle Tennessee.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Blue Raiders Secure a Win at Conway?</h3><p>Middle Tennessee picked up a 95-88 road win over South Florida on Friday, November 22nd. The Blue Raiders, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Middle Tennessee took control early, leading 51-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 57.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in part to their 52.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Jestin Porter led the way with 26 points, shooting 75.0% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Jamille Reynolds was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 17 points in just 22 minutes of action.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders allowed their opponent to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Middle Tennessee's opponent shot 38%, making 10 of 26 three-point tries. The Blue Raiders also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws for 88%.</p><h3>Do the Braves Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley picked up a 77-74 road win over Wright State on Friday, November 22nd. The Braves were -6 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, exceeding the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Bradley turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Wright State to 37 points.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bradley Braves put up 77 points, shooting 52.7% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, with a strong 58.8% shooting on two-point attempts. They also connected on 10 of 15 free throws, hitting 66.7% from the line.</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range and shooting 62.5% overall. Zek Montgomery also knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 19 points. Darius Hannah and Ahmet Jonovic were both efficient inside, each going 5 for 6 from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley’s defense allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws (73%). Bradley gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>The Bobcats and Bobcats are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN2. The Bobcats will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Ohio is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Ohio improved to 4-1 on the season with an 85-73 win over the Pilots on Friday. The Bobcats were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.</p> <p>Ohio jumped out to a 46-30 lead at halftime, but the Pilots made things interesting in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bobcats 43-39. The total points for the game ended at 158, going over the pre-game O/U line of 149.</p><p>Ohio's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. They connected on 56.4% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes in total.</p> <p>AJ Clayton led the way with 34 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from three. Ohio finished with 20 assists as a team, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%.</p><p>Ohio's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 24/46 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ohio's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 13 shots for 61%. Ohio limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.</p><h3>Can the Bobcats Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Texas State pulled off an 83-80 road win over Princeton on Friday, November 22nd. The Bobcats were +6 underdogs going into the game, but they not only won outright, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 43-41 at halftime, Texas State tightened up defensively, allowing just 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points reached 163, going over the O/U line of 138.</p><p>Texas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.1%, with the Bobcats hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Xaivian Lee led the way with 30 points and 5 assists, while Tyrel Morgan added 27 points and 7 rebounds. Blake Peters and Kaden Gumbs each chipped in 17 points, with Gumbs also dishing out 7 assists. Texas State also connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.</p><p>Texas State's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bobcats allowed 50% shooting, as the other team went 15 for 30 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas State's defense allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 for 82%. The Bobcats gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Catamounts versus the Black Bears? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. Vermont is favored by -2.5 in this America East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 127 points.</p><h3>VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maine Black Bears +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Coming into this game, Vermont is favored by 2.5 points, and they have been the favorite in 18 of their 26 games this season. So far, they have gone 15-3 when favored.</p>

<p>On the road, the Catamounts have a record of 8-5 this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Against the spread, Vermont has gone 10-14 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-7, and over their last three road games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Catamounts have gone 7-11 vs. the spread this year and have gone 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Vermont games is 6-17-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 134.4 points, which is 5.1 points lower than the average over/under line of 139.5. Today's over/under line of 127 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year and there have been eight games this year with less points than 127. Over their last three games, Vermont games have averaged 129 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Vermont offense ended with 70 points against New Hampshire. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39% and made 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring is TJ Long, who is averaging 11.9 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Aaron Deloney also maintains a PPG average of 10.1 heading into game.</p><p>In the current season, the Vermont defense has excelled, sitting 11th in the nation by allowing 63.0 points per game. Vermont's three-point defense is currently 64th in the country at 6.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.6% of their shots vs. Vermont.</p><h3>Can the Black Bears Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>As the underdog, Maine has gone 2-8 this season, and they are 11-14 overall. In their last game, they fell to Bryant by a score of 77-72. So far this year, they have gone 4-3 at home compared to 6-11 on the road.</p>

<p>Through 25 games, the Black Bears have gone 8-7 in non-conference play and 3-7 in America East games. On the season, they have been outscored by an average of 3.5 points per game on the road, while at home, their average scoring margin is +3.9.</p><p>As the underdog, Maine has gone 5-5 vs. the spread this season and they are 13-11 overall. At home, the Black Bears have gone 4-3 ATS this year and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Maine is 11-13 and today's line of 127 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (138.9). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 and the scoring average in those games is 138 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Maine offense put up 72 points against Bryant. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 7 threes. Leading Maine in scoring vs. Bryant was A.J Lopez with his 15 points. Jaden Clayton also added 14 points for the Black Bears.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Maine defense is giving up an average of 67.2 points per contest. So far, the Maine defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (485th).</p>

Vermont Catamounts vs Maine Black Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Great Danes and Retrievers face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Retrievers are hosting the game at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 175.5 points, and UMBC is favored by -1 vs. Albany in a America East conference matchup.</p><h3>ALBANY GREAT DANES VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 175.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Albany?</h3><p>Albany is 12-13 overall and 4-6 in America East games. On the road, the Great Danes are 5-10 this season, and their average scoring margin is -4.5 points.</p>

<p>For the season, Albany has been the underdog in 15 of its 25 games, going 3-12 in those contests. The Great Danes have lost two straight road games, and they are 3-7 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>Albany's ATS record this season is currently sitting at .500 (12-12). As the underdog, the Great Danes have gone just 5-10 vs. the spread this year and are 2-8 in their last 10 games as the underdog. On the road, Albany's ATS mark is 7-8 and they have gone 4-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 road contests.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Albany games is 13-9-2 with an average scoring total of 155.9 points per game. Today's over/under line of 175.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (150.5). So far, 22 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 160 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Albany offense ended with 83 points against NJIT. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.3% and made 10 threes. Sebastian Thomas is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Amar'e Marshall brings a PPG average of 17.3 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Great Danes' defense is nationally ranked 294th, allowing 77.8 points per game. Albany's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the NJIT offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 58 points.</p><h3>Do the Retrievers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>UMBC has had a tough season, as they are just 8-18 overall and 3-8 in America East play. At home, they have gone 4-8, and they have lost four straight in their own building.</p>

<p>Despite their struggles, the Retrievers are favored by one point over Albany. UMBC has been the underdog in 20 of their 26 games this year, going 6-14 in those contests.</p><p>UMBC's ATS record this season is 14-11, but they are just 1-4 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Retrievers have gone just 2-8 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UMBC games is 16-9 and today's line of 175.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (157.2). So far, 19 of their games have finished with fewer points than 175.5. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 160 points per game.</p><p>UMBC's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Binghamton, finishing the game with a total of 89 points. Their season average is now 79.1 points per game. The team's top scorer is Dion Brown, who enters today's matchup with an average of 19, while Marcus Banks Jr. also carries a PPG average of 13.8 into the game.</p><p>Facing Albany, UMBC aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 82.8 points allowed per game (335th). UMBC's three-point defense is currently 169th in the country at 7.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.0% of their shots vs. UMBC.</p>

Albany Great Danes vs UMBC Retrievers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Keydets and Golden Eagles face off at 3:30 ET on PTB. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Tennessee Tech being favored by -5 over VMI.</p><h3>VMI KEYDETS VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -5</p><p>This game will be played at The Greenbrier at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -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>Can VMI Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>VMI pulled off a 76-71 road win over Bellarmine on Saturday, November 9th. The Keydets entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.</p> <p>VMI led 43-29 at halftime but allowed Bellarmine to score 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 themselves. The game’s total points landed exactly on the O/U line of 147, resulting in a push.</p><p>VMI's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc (8/20). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 85.7% of their attempts (12/14), and their effective field goal percentage stood at 50.8%.</p> <p>Jack Karasinski led the way with 24 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three-point range. TJ Johnson added 14 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Dylan Branson contributed 12 points and 6 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>VMI's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 66% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, VMI's opponents hit 10 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 33%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 13, an 86% success rate. VMI gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Tennessee Tech Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tennessee Tech picked up a 76-73 win over West Georgia on Tuesday, November 12th. The Golden Eagles were -6.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Tennessee Tech jumped out to a 45-30 lead at halftime but allowed West Georgia to score 43 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 31 points themselves.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They were especially efficient inside, hitting 76% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was 33.3% (10/30). At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 50% (8/16).</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, adding 10 rebounds. Kyric Davis contributed 19 points and 9 boards, while Daniel Egbuniwe added 18 points, hitting 7-of-10 shots, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. The Golden Eagles dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 52% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 76% of their two-point attempts, going 19/25.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33%, making 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Tennessee Tech sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 50%. The Golden Eagles limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

VMI Keydets vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Falcons face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Air Force is favored by -10.5 against LIU in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LIU SHARKS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Even though we have Air Force winning straight-up, we like LIU at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will LIU Be The Talk of Clune Arena?</h3><h3>LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sharks faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Ole Miss. LIU entered the game as +29 point underdogs and ended up losing 90-60.</p> 

<p>LIU trailed 44-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 46-33. The total points for the game went over the 149-point line.</p><p>LIU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. They managed only 6 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.9%.</p> <p>Jaylen Murray stood out, hitting 5 threes on 62.5% shooting, finishing with 24 points and 2 assists. Brent Davis and Malachi Davis each added 19 points, with Malachi hitting 66.7% from deep.</p><p>LIU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 19/35 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, LIU's defense gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 78%. LIU allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Falcons Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Falcons opened their season with a 73-67 win over Jacksonville State on Thursday, November 7th. Air Force, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-22 at halftime, the Falcons turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Gamecocks 51-37. The game’s total points of 140 went over the pre-game O/U line of 133.</p><p>Air Force put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 12 threes at a 38.7% clip, while connecting on 60.9% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Ethan Taylor led the way with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 threes on 10 attempts. Jaron Pierre Jr. added 21 points, and Jeffrey Mills contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Air Force's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 23 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force's opponents hit 12 of 31 threes, good for 38%. They also went 9/16 from the free-throw line, shooting 56%. Air Force gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

LIU Sharks vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Miami Heat (6-7) will host the Dallas Mavericks (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Miami is currently favored by 3 points and has a moneyline of -146. The over/under line for this game is 221.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in the playoff picture in their respective conferences. The Mavericks are 9th in the West, while the Heat are 6th in the East. Dallas has won 4 straight games coming into this one.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -3</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-108 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 9-7 on the season after a 123-120 win over the Nuggets on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 243 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 229.</p> <p>Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 40-22, but the Nuggets responded with a 13-0 run, narrowing the gap from 81-64 to 81-77. Heading into the 4th with a 95-89 lead, the Mavericks held on despite being outscored 31-28 in the final period.</p><p>Naji Marshall's 26 points on 73.3% shooting, including 3 threes at 75%, led the Mavericks to a win over the Nuggets. P.J. Washington added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the field.</p> <p>Dallas shot 50.5% overall, hitting 10 threes at a 37% clip. Marshall scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Irving added 13 of his 19 in the same period. Washington finished strong with 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had their best quarter in the 2nd, holding the Nuggets to 22 points, but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36. Overall, they allowed 120 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Dallas sent Denver to the line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Mavericks also gave up 15 threes on 51% shooting. They finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Heat Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Miami moved to 6-7 on the season with a 106-89 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Heat, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 195 points fell well short of the 212.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-25 after the 1st quarter, Miami turned things around by winning the 2nd quarter 28-23. A key 11-0 run broke a 62-62 tie, and they dominated the 3rd quarter 35-16 before edging out the 76ers 18-17 in the 4th.</p><p>Jimmy Butler's 30-point, 10-rebound performance on 66.7% shooting led the Heat to a win over the 76ers, despite the team's overall shooting struggles. Miami shot just 41.4% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes in the game.</p> <p>Tyler Herro added 18 points, with 16 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Duncan Robinson contributed 13 points, 8 of which also came in the 3rd. Butler scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Heat's defense locked down the 76ers after the 1st quarter, allowing just 56 points over the final three quarters in their 106-89 win. Miami gave up 33 points in the 1st but tightened up, allowing 23 in the 2nd, 16 in the 3rd, and 17 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Heat held the 76ers to 41% shooting, including just 24% from three-point range, with Philadelphia hitting only 10 threes. Miami also sent the 76ers to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Heat dominated the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds, while also recording 10 steals.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>It seems like yesterday the Cleveland Cavilers were crowned champions and LeBron James added another trophy to his case. Then the free agent frenzy began and big names switched teams and one noticeable name moved teams.</p>

<p>Kevin Durant left his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder and joined another talented group of players on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors were already one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association and they just got better by bringing in Durant to add another superstar to the All Star lineup. This move sent shock waves through the league and it also sent basketball bettors scrambling to the betting window to bet on NBA futures.</p>

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<p>The Cavaliers are up next as LeBron James will look to continue to add to his legacy by bringing another banner back to his home town. The Cavs are 5-2 to win a championship and repeat which is always a difficult task. They are clearly the favorites to win it all.</p>

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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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<p>The Scarlet Knights and Owls are set to face off at 1:00 ET on CBSS. The Owls will host the game at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. Rutgers is favored by -12 in this non-conference contest against Kennesaw State. The game's over/under currently sits at 157.5 points.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +12</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Scarlet Knights?</h3><p>Rutgers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 74-63 win over Merrimack on Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights were -19.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Rutgers led 37-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 37 points while allowing 33. While they got the win, the Scarlet Knights will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Rutgers put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc (7/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a two-point shooting mark of 41.9% (18/43). At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.9% of their attempts (17/23).</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 9 of 15 shots, including 2 of 4 from three. Adam Clark added 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 10 of 19 from the field. Dylan Harper contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Defensively, Rutgers held their opponent to 63 points on 41% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets out of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, which is also 41% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rutgers gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% from deep. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts, good for 73%. Rutgers allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Kennesaw State?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Owls picked up a 84-78 home win over Abilene Christian on Wednesday, November 20th. Kennesaw State entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-40 at halftime, the Owls tightened up defensively, allowing just 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 themselves.</p><p>Kennesaw State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 63.4%. They shot 60% from two-point range and 43.8% from beyond the arc, while also hitting 80.5% of their free throws, going 33-for-41 from the line.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the way with 22 points and 4 assists, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field. Quion Williams added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Leonardo Bettiol contributed 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Jamil Miller was highly efficient, hitting 5 of 6 shots for 17 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Kennesaw State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Owls allowed 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's opponent hit 7 of 16 three-point attempts, shooting 43%. The Owls also sent them to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 33 free throws, an 80% success rate.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Fightin' Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. In this non-conference matchup, Yale is favored by -7.5 against Delaware. The over/under for the game is 149.5 points.</p><h3>YALE BULLDOGS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up in Uncasville?</h3><h3>Yale Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Yale picked up a 91-66 road win over Fairfield on Saturday, November 23rd. The Bulldogs entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>Yale led 46-26 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Yale's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-pointers and 43.8% from beyond the arc. They also hit 90% of their free throws, going 18-for-20 from the line.</p> <p>John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, knocking down 6 of 7 threes and shooting 87.5% overall. The Bulldogs dished out 23 assists, with Nick Townsend contributing 5 assists to go along with his 16 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Yale's defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field, with 20 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 13 of 28 shots, good for 46% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team hit 7 of 22 attempts, shooting 31%. Yale also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 19, shooting 76%. Yale gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Fightin' Blue Hens Win at Mohegan Sun Arena?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Delaware fell 75-71 to Vermont on Saturday, November 23rd, in an away game. The Blue Hens were +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread in the loss.</p> 

<p>Delaware trailed 37-34 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half, while Vermont added 38. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 139.5.</p><p>Delaware put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.1% of their threes, going 8-for-21, and were 15-for-27 (55.6%) on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they excelled, knocking down 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, the Blue Hens managed just 2 rebounds, and they recorded 9 assists as a team. Nick Fiorillo and Izaiah Pasha each scored 20 points, with Pasha hitting 7 of 9 shots and going 2-for-2 from deep. Shamir Bogues added 18 points, shooting 72.7% from the field, while Cavan Reilly also contributed 18 points, connecting on 66.7% of his attempts.</p><p>Delaware's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, as the other team went 16/29 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Delaware's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 threes made on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 16 free throws for 76%.</p>

Yale Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers are playing host to their surging division rival Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Fox Sports North will televise the matchup and the game is scheduled to get underway at 1:10 p.m. ET.
<h2>Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers Odds</h2>
The Twins have gone 98-60 SU this year and are 87-70 against the spread (ATS). They've accumulated 19.9 units for moneyline bettors and 10.3 units ATS. The Tigers, on the other hand, are 46-111 SU and 64-92 ATS. The team has lost 40.7 units for moneyline bettors and 33.9 units ATS.

Tigers games have a 69-75-12 over/under record in 2019. The Twins have been a decent over bet with a total record of 80-72-5.

As a unit, Detroit’s pitching staff has yielded 5.7 runs per game overall this season. The club's starting pitching staff has a 5.52 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.95 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 8.5 K/9. In 71 games against AL Central foes, Tigers starters have an ERA of 6.44 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.08.

Detroit’s hitters are putting up 3.6 runs per contest, including 3.9 per game against divisional foes and 2.6 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .230/.253/.358 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that span.

Miguel Cabrera has helped lead the Tigers' offense this year with 10 home runs, 56 RBIs and 39 runs scored.

In the visiting dugout, Minnesota’s pitching staff allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starters own a 4.18 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.51 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.19, along with a K/9 of 9.63.

Twins hitters have slashed .270/.340/.493 on their way to 5.8 runs scored per game this year, including 5.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.0 per game over the team's last five outings (4-1 SU).

Jorge Polanco has sparked Minnesota’s offense and is slashing .297/.359/.489 with 22 home runs, 78 RBIs and 107 runs scored.

The Twins just took the previous game in the series by a final score of five runs to one.
<h3>Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Tigers, ATS Winner – Twins, O/U – OVER
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Betting Trends

The under has cashed in five of Detroit’s last seven games.

The Twins have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Tigers have hit six over their last 10.

Minnesota fielders have committed 12 errors over the last 10 games, compared to only six errors for Detroit over its last 10.

The Twins have won five of their last six games SU while the Tigers have lost seven of their last eight.

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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers Betting Pick 09/26/19

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Oilers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Oilers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Thursday, March 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Sabres winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+178)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are Buffalo Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p><p>Buffalo enters this game with a record of 33-32-5, which has them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division. On the road, the Sabres are 16-15-4 this season. Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 5-5 and 3-2 in their last five games. As the underdog, the Sabres have a record of 19-22-4 this season.</p>

<p>So far this season, Buffalo has been favored in 25 of their 70 games and have gone 14-10-1 in those games. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Sabres have a record of 19-22.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters the game with a puck line record of 39-31, including a mark of 22-13 on the road. So far, the Sabres have 22 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>In their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 7-3 against the puck line and 6-4 in their last ten road contests. As the underdog, Buffalo has a puck line record of 31-14, including covering the puck line in each of their last four games.</p> <p>This season, Buffalo's games are averaging 5.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Sabres currently have an over/under record of 27-41-2.</p><p>Buffalo has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On offense, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game which is 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. Looking at how the Sabres' offense is performing during power plays, they are 28th in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Buffalo will be looking for a good game from Jeff Skinner who leads the team in scoring with 24 goals, ranking 46th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 21 assists so far.</p><p>The Oilers defense is currently 31st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.4 shots per game against Edmonton. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 22nd with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 41 games in this season. His current record is 23-17, and his save percentage stands at 0.855%.</p><h3>Does Edmonton Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Oilers are 22-8-3, and they have been favored in 57 of their 66 games. Overall, Edmonton is 41-21-4, and they are in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 7-3. In the Western Conference, Edmonton has a record of 23-14.</p>

<p>So far this season, Edmonton has been favored in 37 of their 57 games. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 13-7. At home, they are on a two-game winning streak and have gone 3-2 in their last five games. Over their last three games, the Oilers are 2-1.</p></p><p>Edmonton enters this game with a puck line record of 31-35 and has gone 27-30 vs. the puck line when favored. So far this season, the Oilers have a scoring differential of +.7 goals per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the team has 28 wins by multiple goals and has dropped 18 games by more than one goal. In their last ten home games, the Oilers have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Edmonton's games have finished with 6.4 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.6. In total, the Oilers come in with an over/under record of 27-36-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Buffalo has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 27-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-7 record.</p><p>Edmonton's leading goal scorer is Zach Hyman. So far this season, he has 46 goals, placing him 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 19 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 31st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.4 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 47 games this season. His current record stands at 30-13, and his save percentage is 0.909%.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 129 points, and Air Force is favored by -10 vs. Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons -10</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Mercyhurst Pull Off A Win at Clune Arena?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to Columbia 77-63 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game. The Lakers, who were +15 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread despite the loss.</p> <p>Trailing 43-36 at halftime, Mercyhurst scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the Lakers with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 50% overall. Aidan Reichert also shot 50%, contributing 19 points, while Jake Lemelman added 13 points, making 3 of 4 threes and shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Lakers gave up 21 two-point baskets on 58% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 9 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Falcons Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Air Force fell 78-69 to California on Thursday, November 21st. The Falcons, who were +15.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Air Force put up 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Air Force's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They hit 11 threes in the game, with Ethan Taylor and Jeremiah Wilkinson each knocking down 5 and 2 threes, respectively.</p> <p>Taylor and Wilkinson both finished with 23 points, with Taylor shooting 69.2% from the field and 62.5% from three, while Wilkinson shot 66.7% overall and from deep. Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts.</p><p>Despite Air Force's defensive efforts, they gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 54% from the field. The Falcons struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 61% success rate on 24/39 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force held their opponents to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws. The Falcons also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Braves? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 137 points, and Bradley is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Northern Iowa.</p><h3>NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Northern Iowa at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>After a loss to Drake in their last game, Northern Iowa is 12-9 overall and 6-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference. So far, they have gone 6-5 in non-conference games and are 5-6 on the road.</p>

<p>Over the last ten games, the Panthers have gone 5-5 on the road, and they are 4-1 in their last five road games. On the season, they have an average scoring margin of +.1 on the road.</p><p>Against the spread this season, Northern Iowa is currently 10-10. On the road, their ATS record is 5-6, while they are 5-4 at home. As the underdog, the Panthers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, they have an ATS mark of 2-1 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Northern Iowa games is 9-11. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 145 points per game, which matches the average over/under line in their games. Today's OU line of 137 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 with an average scoring total of 129 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Northern Iowa offense finished with just 63 points vs. Drake. For the game, they hit 5/18 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 42.3%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Panthers offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 21.1 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>Northern Iowa's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.8 points per game. In today's game vs. Bradley, the Northern Iowa defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Northern Iowa made 18 free-throws vs. the Panthers.</p><h3>Can Bradley Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Bradley will enter this game with an overall record of 15-6 and they have won eight games in a row. In Missouri Valley Conference play, the Braves are 7-2, and they have gone 8-4 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>At home, Bradley has been dominant, going 8-2 this season. Over their last 10 games at home, the Braves have gone 8-2, and they are 5-0 in their last five games at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Bradley is 9-5-2 vs. the spread and they have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Braves have an ATS record of 6-3-1 this year and they are 5-3-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.</p><p>The over/under record for Bradley this season is 13-6 and today's line of 137 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (139.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 6-3.</p><p>The Bradley offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Murray State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 6 threes. Duke Deen is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Malevy Leons brings a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.</p><p>In the current season, the Bradley defense has excelled, sitting 85th in the nation by allowing 67.7 points per game. Bradley's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Murray State offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 63 points.</p>

Northern Iowa Panthers vs Bradley Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Astros and Rays will face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Minute Maid Park in Houston and has the Astros as the favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -161. The money line odds for a Rays win are at +137, and they are 4th in the AL East, while the Astros lead the AL West.</p>

<p>Friday's forecast in Houston calls for thunderstorms, with the temperature being in the mid-80s. Shane Baz is starting for the Rays, and he is facing off against Yusei Kikuchi for the Astros.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -161</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Friday, August 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Marlins with a 6-2 loss. This was especially tough, as it was the Marlins scoring all six runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Tampa Bay was the heavy favorite at -267 going into the game.</p>

<p>Taj Bradley got the start for the Rays and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on four hits. The Rays also issued three walks in thejson. Offensively, the Rays scored their only two runs in the 1st inning and then didn't score again the rest of the game. Christopher Morel hit a homer for the Rays but went just 1/4.</p><p>Tampa Bay heads into today's road matchup vs. the Astros with a record of 55-53, which has them 4th in the AL East. Currently, they are nine games behind the Orioles for the AL East lead and trail the Red Sox by 2.5 games for the final Wild Card spot. The Rays went 1-1 in their most recent series vs. the Marlins.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays have gone 30-29 this season and are just above .500 at 25-24 on the road. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 30-27 this year and 25-26 as the underdog. So far, they have gone 16-15 as the underdog on the road. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 19-12-4 this year.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays win, they win by an average of 2.8 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.8 runs per game. They have a run line record of 53-55, and they have been a good bet on the run line when they are the underdog, going 31-20. They have covered the run line in four straight games as the underdog. Their overall run line record is 29-20 on the road, and their average run differential on the road is -0.4 runs per game.</p><p>On the road against the Astros, the Rays have an over/under line of 8 runs. This season, the Rays' games have averaged 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 52-51. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the Rays have a record of 13-15-1. So far this season, 38% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, while 35.2% have had lines set lower than 8 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Shane Baz will be making his 3rd start of the season for the Rays, and he is coming off a no-decision in his last outing, which was at home vs. the Reds. In that game, he went 6 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 7. He started the season with a no-decision on the road vs. the Yankees, where he went 3 1/3 innings and struck out 4.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Rays are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .234 and have the 23rd ranked home run total in the league. One of the few bright spots for the Rays offense is that they are 8th in walks and have the 12th best on-base percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Christopher Morel has been a big power threat for the Rays this season, as he leads the team with 20 homers, but he is batting just .200. Yandy Diaz has been a more consistent hitter for the Rays, batting .271 with 9 homers. Morel went 2/8 in his last two games, but both hits were home runs. Over his last seven games, Brandon Lowe is hitting .435 with one homer and five RBIs.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Mauricio Dubon had only one at-bat in the Astros' last game, but he made it count, going deep for a homer. The Astros really needed it, as they were trailing the Pirates 4-0 going into the 2nd inning. Houston's offense scored their other four runs in the 2nd to take the lead. The Astros were the heavy favorite at -233 at home.</p>

<p>Framber Valdez got the start for the Astros and took the win. He went six innings, giving up four runs on six hits. Valdez also issued three walks and hit a batter. Houston's bullpen was excellent, as they didn't give up a run in their four innings of work. Josh Hader picked up the save.</p><p>Houston is currently 56-52 overall, and they are tied with the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Astros are also just 19-17 in divisional games this year. Houston opens their series vs. the Rays at home today.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Astros have gone 42-37 this year and 28-19 as the favorite at home. On the road, Houston is 25-28 this year. The Astros lost two of three games in their series vs. the Pirates.</p><p>When the Astros win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.9 runs. When they lose, they lose by an average of -3.3 runs. Their overall run line record is .500, but they have been a better bet at home, where they are 27-28 vs. the run line. They are also a better bet as the underdog, going 18-11 vs. the run line. Their overall run differential is +0.4 runs per game.</p><p>Today's game between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays has an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.9 runs, and their over/under record is 44-60. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the Astros have gone 7-10-2. Overall, 63.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Rays at home. He has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 4-9 with an ERA of 4.75. Kikuchi's WHIP for the season is 1.34. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without taking the loss. Kikuchi has allowed at least two homers in three of his last four starts.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been a big bat for the Astros this season, as his 20 homers are 11th in the league and the best mark on the team. He is also 2nd on the team with 55 RBIs. Alvarez's batting average of .296 is 4th on the team, and he is coming off a stretch in which he went 13/25 with two homers. Catcher Yainer Diaz has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/25 in his last six games with two homers. Diaz is batting .297 for the season and is the team leader in RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 2nd in the league in batting average and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 11th in home runs and have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league. Houston's lineup has been patient at the plate, but their team walk numbers are towards the bottom of the league.</p>

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