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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -24.5 against Pacific in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Pacific at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to Northern Arizona 60-57 on Thursday, November 14th, in a home game where they were favored by 5.5 points. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 117, well below the 153-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Pacific trailed 30-24 at halftime but outscored Northern Arizona 33-30 in the 2nd half. Despite the stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their last game, the Pacific Tigers managed just 57 points, shooting 39.2% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 56.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>Elias Ralph was a standout, contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Trent McLaughlin added 22 points, but hit just 35% of his shots, including 18.2% from deep.</p><p>Pacific's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (20/51). They limited two-point shooting to 12/30 (40%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 8/21 (38%). Pacific also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%).</p><h3>Will the Razorbacks Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Arkansas improved to 3-0 on the season with a 65-49 win over Troy on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were -13 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the total points of 114 fell well short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 27-26 at halftime, Arkansas clamped down defensively, allowing just 22 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own to pull away for the win.</p><p>Arkansas managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, thanks in large part to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making only 50% of their shots.</p> <p>Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivišić each scored 19 points, with Ivišić hitting 6 of 7 threes, shooting 75% overall. Boogie Fland added 12 points and 7 assists, while Myles Rigsby also contributed 12 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 10 threes, Arkansas held their opponent to just 49 points. The Razorbacks allowed 42% shooting overall, with their opponent hitting 24 of 56 shots.</p> <p>From the line, Arkansas sent their opponent to the stripe 14 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Razorbacks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

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<p>Kick-off for this Illinois vs. Rutgers matchup is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, with PEAC handling the TV broadcast. The game is being played at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, and the over/under line is currently at 48.5 points. The Scarlet Knights are the slight -1.5-point favorites at home. Illinois comes in with a 7-3 record, while Rutgers sits at 6-4 for the season.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SHI Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning this one by a score of 27 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Illinois Fighting Illini Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Illinois heads into Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they are 0-2 on the road this season. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and are ranked 52nd in our power rankings. Illinois is already bowl-eligible, but they have a 0% chance of winning the Big Ten.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Illinois is 4-3, with a +6.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 1-6, with their games averaging 47.7 points. This week’s line is 48.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 48.9 points.</p><p>Illinois enters week 13 averaging 27.1 points per game, ranking 56th nationally. They are 48th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown for 2,124 yards, completing 62.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and three interceptions. His passer rating is 102.</p> <p>Illinois ranks 78th in passing yards per game, averaging 215.3 yards. They are 59th in passing attempts and completions. They convert 44.4% of their third downs, ranking 31st nationally, and are 27th in passer rating. On the ground, they average 142.5 rushing yards per game. Josh McCray leads the rushing attack with 391 yards and seven touchdowns. Pat Bryant has 711 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.</p><p>Illinois' defense has been solid this season, ranking 27th nationally by allowing just 20.6 points per game. They’ve given up 148.9 rushing yards per game and 215.9 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 61.8% of their throws and posting a passer rating of 85.9.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Michigan State, Illinois allowed just 16 points and held the Spartans to 89 rushing yards on 27 attempts. Michigan State threw the ball 40 times, completing 23 passes for 256 yards.</p><h3>Will The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Win At Home Over The Illinois Fighting Illini?</h3><p>With a 6-4 record, Rutgers is already bowl-eligible as they prepare to face Illinois in Week 13. They are ranked 60th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of winning the Big Ten. At home, the Scarlet Knights are 3-2, while they’ve gone 2-2 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Rutgers has been favored in four of their ten games, going 2-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +2.9 points per game, and they hold a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 6-3, with an average total of 49.7 points per game. The average over/under line for Rutgers games is 45.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 48.5 points.</p><p>Rutgers’ offense is averaging 26.3 points per game, placing them 62nd in the nation as they head into week 13. They are ranked 41st in our offensive power rankings. The Scarlet Knights have focused on their ground game, averaging 171.7 rushing yards per game on 38.4 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle Monangai leads the rushing attack with 1,028 yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,128 yards and 14 touchdowns, with six interceptions and a passer rating of 84. Dymere Miller has 645 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Rutgers' defense gave up 17 points in their recent game against Maryland but allowed 457 total yards, including 335 passing yards. They also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p>On average, Rutgers allows 23.4 points per game this season. Opponents have averaged 241 passing yards per game, while Rutgers’ defense has faced the 14th fewest rushing attempts in the nation, allowing 150.1 rushing yards per game.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Raiders and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153 points, with Syracuse being favored by -11.5 over Colgate.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Colgate Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colgate's season got off to a rocky start with a 73-56 loss to Drexel on Saturday, November 9th. The Raiders, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-32 at halftime, Colgate managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 56 points and shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they hit only 4 of 25 from beyond the arc, shooting 16% from three-point range. They did connect on 80% of their free throws, making 12 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>The Raiders managed just 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Kobe MaGee was a bright spot, scoring 28 points on 10 of 12 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and adding 2 assists.</p><p>Colgate's defense gave up 73 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24/56 shooting. Inside the arc, they held the other team to 42% shooting, allowing 11/26 from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colgate's defense allowed 13/30 three-point shooting, or 43%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 80%. Colgate gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at JMA Wireless Dome?</h3><p>Syracuse opened their season with an 86-82 win over Le Moyne on Monday. Despite being heavy favorites at -22, the Orange didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>After trailing 41-36 at halftime, Syracuse turned things around by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41.</p><p>Syracuse put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a strong 54% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 22 attempts for 18.2%.</p> <p>Jyáre Davis led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. Chris Bell added 20 points, connecting on 2 of 6 threes, while Freds Pauls Bagatskis contributed 18 points, despite shooting 3 of 11 from deep.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled inside, giving up 82 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 54% on two-point attempts. Overall, the Orange allowed a 43% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 31 of their 72 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to just 18% shooting, as they connected on only 4 of 22 three-point tries. The Orange also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 20, shooting 64%. Syracuse gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 5th ranked Pelicans (-335) will take on the 76ers (+263) in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are favored by 8.5 and have won two straight games. The 76ers (-8.5) are 7th in the East and have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 222 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-110 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Tobias Harris finishing with Tobias Harris points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pelicans Lock in a Win at Philadelphia?</h3><p>The Pelicans are favored by 8.5 points today and have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three games as the favorite. Overall, they are 24-13 as the favorite this season and 19-18 ATS.</p>

<p>In Western Conference play, the Pelicans are 24-18 compared to 13-7 against the East. This puts them in 5th place in the West, and they lead the Southwest Division.</p>

<p>New Orleans' O/U record for the season is 28-34, and their games have averaged 228.1 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 222, and 50 of their games have had higher O/U lines.</p>

<p>New Orleans won their last game against the Raptors by a score of 139-98. They were favored by 9.5 points and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 230.5.</p><p>The Pelicans have been a solid offensive team this season, ranking 14th in the NBA in scoring at 116.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 116.1 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, New Orleans is 17th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>In terms of shooting, the Pelicans are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 5th in three-point shooting at 38%.</p><p>New Orleans' defense has been playing well, ranking 8th in the NBA with 111.5 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the Pelicans defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.2% and 34.5% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Today, the 76ers are looking to end their two-game losing streak as 8.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans. In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 115-109.</p>

<p>Philly's ATS record for the season is 34-28, including going 17-16 ATS at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games and are 9-11 ATS as underdogs this season.</p>

<p>This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 34-28, and their games have averaged 230.6 points per game. Today's O/U line of 222 is lower than their season average of 230.3.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are currently in 7th place with a record of 35-27. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 23-18 and 5-7 against other teams in the Atlantic Division.</p><p>At home, the 76ers are averaging 117.1 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 116.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 19th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 23rd in both three-point percentage (36%) and three-point attempts per game (32.2). In terms of field goal percentage, they are 19th in the NBA at 46%.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is one of the top teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA in both free throw attempts (25.3 per game) and makes (21 per game). In terms of assists, the 76ers are 23rd in the league at 24.9 per game.</p><p>On defense, the 76ers come into the game ranked 14th in the league in points allowed at 113.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 114.3 points per contest (14th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.1% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.2% from downtown.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Panthers and Bison. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bison at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! FIU is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Howard. The game's over/under currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Panthers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><h3>FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>FIU fell 80-75 to Southern Utah on Saturday, November 9th. The Golden Panthers were +7 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>FIU trailed 36-34 at halftime and were outscored 44-41 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 155, just under the O/U line of 159.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 39.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for a 22.7% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 46.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Jayden Brewer led the way with 22 points, and Tavi Jackson added 17 on 6 of 7 shooting, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Hercy Miller contributed 18 points, despite missing all three of his shots from deep.</p><p>FIU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting. The Golden Panthers allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, FIU held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 28 for 66%. FIU also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Howard?</h3><p>Howard picked up a road win on Wednesday, November 13th, defeating Tennessee State 88-84. The Bison, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Howard led 42-41 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 148.</p><p>Howard's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 88 points on 53.2% shooting from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 24 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%.</p> <p>Brandon Weston led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Justus Jackson added 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Blake Harper was 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 18 points on 75% shooting overall.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Bison allowed their opponents to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 11 shots. Howard allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

FIU Golden Panthers vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Understanding the betting market is not easy. There are a lot of complexities and if you don’t know what you are looking at, or what you are looking for, then it’s just a bunch of numbers and things changing colors. Betting odds and the movement of those odds can tell us a lot of really important things about what may happen in a given game.

Let’s start with the odds themselves. Most of you reading already know the basics. The spread is a “handicap” for the better team or the team in a better spot. If it was as easy as taking the Green Bay Packers against the Cleveland Browns, everybody would get rich off of betting sports. The idea that you have to consider if the Packers can beat the Browns by more than seven points levels the playing field. The Cleveland Cavaliers should beat the Philadelphia 76ers, but will they do it by more than 14 points?

As you know spreads are written as +7 or -7, +14 or -14, and then they have “juice” or “vig” attached to them. Generally speaking, the juice is -110, which means $110 to win $100. For <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-odds-how-to-win-and-beat-the-vig/">more of a discussion on the vig, </a><strong>check out this article.</strong>

Then there’s the money line. That’s as simple as picking a winner. The Patriots were -3 in Super Bowl LI, so they were a -155 favorite or thereabouts. The Falcons were +3, so they were paying back +140 or so. There’s a chart for money lines that has been back-tested based on implied probability relative to the spread or other factors.

Totals are pretty cut-and-dry as well. The total number of points scored needs to be over or under 58. A 35-24 score cashes the over and a 31-24 score cashes the under.

You already know this stuff. But, do you really know what you’re looking at when you read the odds screen? What does it mean when Bookmaker Sportsbook is at -7 (-115) on the Packers and Bovada is -7.5 (-110) on the Packers? The Packers winning 31-24 would be a push at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/"><strong>Bookmaker</strong></a>, but a loser at Bovada. How can two different sportsbooks end up with different results on the same game?

One of the interesting elements about sportsbooks is that not all of them have the same clientele. We’ve talked in the past about <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-sharp-money/"><strong>sharp money</strong></a> and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-public-money/"><strong>public money</strong></a>. Those two concepts influence what happens to the lines at certain sportsbooks. A sportsbook like Bovada caters more to public money. Those players are generally going to play the favorites and the overs. Is this a bad thing? Not necessarily, it’s just a fact. A sportsbook like Bookmaker has a wider range of clients, both sharp and public, but there are going to be more sharp players that influence the betting action. Bookmaker may take a decent amount of public action on the Packers, but it’s the sharp action that, more often than not, will have the greatest impact on the betting odds.

As an educated observer, you can use these types of things to your advantage. A lot of bettors will use things like this as an indicator of which side is the “sharp side” and will want to side with that. Sharp players win more often over the long-term than public players.

It is also an indication that lines could be moving. If the Cavaliers are -14 at Bookmaker, but -13 at The Greek Sportsbook, this is probably a sign that the sharp players prefer the 76ers. Knowing that, if you want to bet on the Cavaliers, you can assume that the rest of the market is going to be making some adjustments to its lines and will move down to -13. If you like the 76ers, it’s a sign that it might be best to grab the +14 before it goes away or the juice is increased to -115.

Interpreting this data and correctly predicting line moves are skills that handicappers learn with experience. By no means does it mean that the sharp side is always right, but the better number will win more often than the worse number over a large sample size of games. Having a general knowledge of the clientele at certain sportsbooks will allow you to make this distinction. Sportsbooks like <strong>Pinnacle</strong> and The Greek cater to bigger players and no longer allow sign-ups from U.S. account holders. The players still at those sites from the United States have been grandfathered in because they have been there for a long time. Bookmaker takes a lot of action across the board, but a variety of different types of sports bettors generally means more respect will be given to the sharper segments of the betting market. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/"><strong>Bovada</strong></a> is a more public book, so the bookmakers over there will shade lines towards public sides, like popular teams that have a lot of success or teams that score a lot of points. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes/"><strong>5Dimes</strong></a> has a lot of different players and a lot of betting options, so there are a wide range of handicappers and a wide range of bankroll sizes, so it can be a little bit tougher to decipher whether their stances are sharp or public.

But, you can find some edges at books like that anyways. Think about it. If a line is moving on the 76ers against the Cavaliers, who is betting against the Cavs? Who actually wants to bet on the 76ers? Sharp bettors like to say that they “bet numbers, not teams”. That’s pretty clear if they are betting against the Cavaliers to back the 76ers, right?

These line moves happen throughout the day and learning how to read the market is really important. There’s nothing more frustrating, both as a novice handicapper and as a professional handicapper, than to bet a team at -7 just for the line to drop to -6, or for the money line to go from +150 to +160. These small edges may not seem like a lot in a one-game sample, but they mean a lot over a long-term sample of a lot of individual games or events.

Knowing when to enter the market is a challenge for all handicappers. Even the sharpest guys can find themselves on the wrong side of line moves if other sharp guys go in the opposite direction. Most amateur handicappers don’t have all day to sit and watch the odds screen, so you can keep some of these tips in mind when you do have a chance to look. Taking context clues from the sportsbooks based on where they have set the numbers and where they are relative to the rest of the market is one of the things that elevate your skill set as a handicapper and help your bottom line and your bankroll.

Reading the Sports Betting Market

<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, both the Syracuse Orange and UConn Huskies have 7-3 records on the season. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse and will be broadcast on ACCN. Syracuse is favored by -10.5 points, with the over/under line at 54.5 points. The money line odds are -413 for Syracuse and +317 for UConn.</p><h3>UCONN HUSKIES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have the Syracuse Orange winning this one by a score of 38 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Syracuse Orange winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UConn Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UConn enters Week 13 against Syracuse with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the FBS Independents. They are, however, 100% bowl-eligible. The Huskies have been strong at home, going 5-1, but they are 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>UConn has been favored in six of their ten games, and they are undefeated as the favorite at 6-0. Their average scoring margin is +10.4 points per game, and they have a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. UConn’s games have averaged 53 points, with an average line of 48.4 points. They are 4-4-1 against the over/under, with eight games having lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>UConn’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 20th nationally with 204.5 rushing yards per game. They are 14th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.7 per game. Durell Robinson leads the team with 645 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. The Huskies are scoring 31.7 points per game, placing them 30th in the country.</p> <p>Quarterback Joe Fagnano has thrown for 1,071 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, with a passer rating of 117. UConn ranks 90th in passing yards per game, averaging 201.9. Skyler Bell leads the receiving corps with 646 yards and 4 touchdowns. UConn’s offense is ranked 110th in our power rankings heading into week 13.</p><p>UConn's defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 31st nationally by allowing just 21.3 points per game. They’ve given up 142.5 rushing yards per game and 200.9 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 71.7 passer rating, the 22nd-lowest in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UAB, UConn allowed 23 points but held UAB to just 29 rushing yards. The secondary gave up 324 passing yards but also came away with two interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Syracuse Orange Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Syracuse enters Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible. The Orange are 2-2 on the road and 2-1 at home this season, and they rank 62nd in our CFB power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>Syracuse has been favored in three of their ten games this season, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.6 points per game, and they have a 3-4 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-4-1, with Syracuse games averaging 60 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 54.8 points.</p><p>Syracuse’s offense is built around their passing game, leading the nation in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are third in passing yards, averaging 350.7 yards per game, and rank 29th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 31.8 points per game. They are 12th in third-down conversions, with a 47.8% success rate.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle McCord has thrown for 3,476 yards, completing 64% of his passes, with 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His passer rating is 92. LeQuint Allen leads the rushing attack with 761 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Trebor Pena has 736 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 71 catches.</p><p>Syracuse's defense has allowed an average of 28.2 points per game this season, including 25 points in their latest matchup against California. They gave up 391 total yards, with 166 rushing yards on 23 attempts and 225 yards through the air, while also forcing two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 156.8 rushing yards per game against Syracuse, ranking 93rd nationally, and 201.5 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 66.1% of their passes and posted a passer rating of 93.1 against Syracuse’s defense.</p>

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<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, the Texas A&M Aggies are on the road vs. the Auburn Tigers. The game is set for 7:30 ET from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Aggies are 8-2 on the season, while Auburn is 4-6. The over/under is at 47.5 points, and Texas A&M is the slight -2.5-point favorite on the road.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Auburn Tigers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Auburn Tigers winning this one by a score of 28 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Auburn Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas A&M Aggies Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>At 8-2 this season, Texas A&M is a lock for bowl eligibility. They’ve gone 5-1 at home and 2-1 on the road. The Aggies are 14th in our power rankings, but their chances of winning the Southeastern are just 3.2%. However, they have an 11.4% shot at making the playoff, which ranks 19th nationally.</p><p></p><p>Texas A&M has been favored in nine of their ten games, posting a 7-2 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +12.2 points per game, but they’ve struggled against the spread, going 3-6 this year.</p><p></p><p>The Aggies’ over/under record is 5-4, with their games averaging 51 points. Their average over/under line is 49.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>Texas A&M’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 13th nationally with 213.5 rushing yards per game. They are 17th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.2 carries per game. Le’Veon Moss leads the ground game with 765 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Overall, the Aggies are scoring 31.6 points per game, placing them 31st in the nation, and they are 21st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown for 1,129 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 100. Texas A&M ranks 93rd in passing yards per game, averaging just under 200 yards. Noah Thomas leads the receiving corps with 390 yards and four touchdowns on 26 catches. The Aggies have converted 44.6% of their third-down opportunities this season.</p><p>Texas A&M's defense was impressive in their latest game, allowing just 3 points against New Mexico State. They gave up only 12 first downs and 215 total yards, including 92 passing yards on 7 completions.</p> <p></p><p>For the season, the Aggies rank 20th nationally, allowing 19.4 points per game. Opponents are averaging 125.6 rushing yards per game on 31.8 attempts, while quarterbacks have a 71.4 passer rating and a 51.1% completion rate, the sixth-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will The Auburn Tigers Win At Home Over The Texas A&M Aggies?</h3><p>Auburn enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record and a 0.0% chance of winning the Southeastern, according to projections. They are ranked 28th in our power rankings, with only a 4.0% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Tigers are 2-4, while their road record stands at 1-2 this season.</p><p></p><p>The Tigers have been favored in six of their ten games, going 2-4 as the favorite. Their ATS record is 4-5, with a 2-4 mark at home. Auburn’s average scoring margin is +8.9 points per game, and they are 2-1 against the spread as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>Auburn’s over/under record is 3-6, with their games averaging 46.3 points. The average over/under line this season has been 49.5 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Auburn’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game, placing them 53rd in the nation. They rank 60th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game is producing 172.6 yards per game, and they are 61st in rushing attempts.</p> <p>Jarquez Hunter has rushed for 1,015 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Payton Thorne has thrown for 2,111 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, earning a passer rating of 103. Auburn ranks 22nd in passer rating nationally.</p><p>Auburn's defense has been strong this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 18.7 points per game. They’ve been particularly effective against the run, giving up only 108.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UL Monroe, Auburn’s defense allowed just 14 points and 9 first downs. UL Monroe managed 88 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 154 passing yards.</p>

Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Fightin' Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. In this non-conference matchup, Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Delaware. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Fightin' Blue Hens.</li><li>Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</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>Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up in Newark?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs cruised to an 87-64 win over Buffalo on Thursday, November 14th. Bryant, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 151, falling short of the O/U line of 163.5.</p> 

<p>Bryant dominated the first half, leading 50-25 at the break. Although they allowed 39 points in the second half, they still managed to score 37 points to seal the win.</p><p>Bryant put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with two-point shooting at 39.6% (21/53) and three-point shooting at 37% (10/27).</p> <p>The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Ryan Sabol led the team with 17 points, while Rafael Pinzon added 15, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 64 points. The Bulldogs allowed a 35% shooting performance, with 19 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Bryant gave up 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts (52%) and 6 three-pointers on 28 attempts (21%). Their opponent also went 20/30 from the free-throw line (66%). The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Fightin' Blue Hens?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware picked up a 64-58 road win over Iona on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Blue Hens not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>The Blue Hens led 30-18 at halftime but allowed Iona to score 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The combined points of 122 fell well below the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Delaware's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 38.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35% of their threes, hitting 7 of 20, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. The Blue Hens managed 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while shooting 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Dejour Reaves and Yaphet Moundi led the team with 16 points each, with Moundi also grabbing 18 rebounds and shooting 75% from the floor. Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points apiece, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts and shooting 54.5% overall.</p><p>Delaware's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 18/51, a 35% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware's defense was even more effective, with the opponent hitting only 4 of 22 threes, an 18% clip. They also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>The Mean Green and Cowboys are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -2.5 against North Texas in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: McNeese State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will McNeese State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Texas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas picked up a 54-51 road win over Minnesota on Wednesday, covering the spread as +2.5 underdogs. The game’s total points of 105 fell well short of the O/U line of 129.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 23-14 at halftime, the Mean Green allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but managed to score 31 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 5 of 17 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 29.4% rate, and their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Mean Green made just 9 of 16 attempts, shooting 56.2%. They did grab 13 offensive rebounds, but managed only 9 assists as a team. Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Mean Green were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 36% shooting on 25 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Texas allowed just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The Mean Green also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 68% of their shots. North Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will McNeese State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State dropped their Monday matchup against Alabama, 72-64, in an away game. Entering as +17.5 point underdogs, the Cowboys kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-30 at halftime, McNeese State outscored Alabama 34-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.</p><p>McNeese State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They managed only 3 assists as a team, but did grab 12 offensive rebounds and hit 81.8% of their free throws (9/11).</p> <p>Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Sincere Parker added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Alyn Breed contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each chipped in 15 points, with Wrightsell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.</p><p>McNeese State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. They were effective inside, hitting 68% of their two-point shots, going 11/16.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cowboys shot 32%, making 11 of 34 three-point attempts. They also went 17/24 from the free-throw line, shooting 70%. McNeese State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Lakers (-271) will travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans (+222). The Lakers are favored by 6.5 points and have a record of 8-4, while the Pelicans are 4-9 and 14th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center and can be seen on SN-LA. The over/under line for the game is 221.5.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-72 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Find a Way to Win in New Orleans?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 8-4 on the season after a 120-115 road win over the Spurs on Friday. Los Angeles, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 235 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 228.</p> <p>San Antonio opened the game with a 13-0 run, but the Lakers responded by outscoring the Spurs 37-30 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 93-86 lead, the Lakers held on despite being outscored 29-27 in the final period.</p><p>Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a win over the Spurs, scoring 40 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, with 16 of his points coming in the opening quarter. Austin Reaves added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate, while LeBron James contributed 15 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists.</p> <p>The Lakers connected on 14 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 50% overall. Reaves hit 5 threes, and Davis made 2 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Lakers gave up 115 points to the Spurs on Friday, allowing 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding San Antonio to 26 points, and allowed 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Spurs shot 48% from the field, including 37% from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 threes. The Lakers sent the Spurs to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Los Angeles recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 4-9 on the season with a 101-94 win over the Nuggets on Friday, November 15th. Playing at home, New Orleans entered the game as +2 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 217.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Pelicans went on a 12-0 run, turning an 18-13 deficit into a 25-18 lead. They maintained their advantage by winning the 3rd quarter 19-18 and held off the Nuggets in the 4th, edging them 23-22 to close out the game.</p><p>Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans to a win over the Nuggets, scoring 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while hitting 3 threes at 33.3%. Brandon Boston Jr. added 19 points, making 3 threes at 42.9%, and Trey Murphy III chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds.</p> <p>New Orleans shot 42.5% from the field and 31.4% from three, connecting on 11 threes. Ingram scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, with Boston adding 9 in the 2nd.</p><p>The Pelicans' defense held the Nuggets to just 94 points, including a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed only 18 points. They gave up 32 points in the 2nd quarter but bounced back in the 4th, limiting Denver to 22 points to secure the win.</p> <p>New Orleans held the Nuggets to 42% shooting from the field and just 27% from three-point range, with Denver making only 10 threes. The Pelicans also sent the Nuggets to the line 11 times, where they made 10 free throws. New Orleans grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing just 5 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Betting on today's Bengals and Titans game? Catch the action at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Cal State Fullerton is favored by -1.5 vs. Idaho State.</p><h3>IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Titan Gym at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Titans.</li><li>Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bengals Secure a Win at Fullerton?</h3><h3>Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Idaho State picked up a 78-66 win over San Diego on Saturday, November 16th. The Bengals were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Idaho State led 36-26 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Bengals put up 78 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, with a 51.4% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76%, hitting 19 of 25 shots.</p> <p>Idaho State dished out 18 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Kody Clouet and Isaiah Griffin each scored 15 points, while Dylan Darling contributed 12 points and 8 assists. Evan Otten added 13 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Idaho State's defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field on 22 of 60 attempts. The Bengals gave up 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho State limited their opponent to 5 threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting rate. The Bengals also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts, an 89% success rate. Idaho State allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Titans Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Titans dropped their latest game to Oregon State, losing 70-51 on Friday, November 15th. Despite being +13 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Fullerton led 32-25 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 45.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 51 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, with the team hitting only 22.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Titans connected on 76.9%, going 10 for 13. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Nate Kingz led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 21 of their 48 attempts. From inside the arc, the Titans allowed 11 two-point baskets on 19 shots, a 57% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Titans' defense saw their opponents make 10 of 29 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 shots, shooting 75%. Cal State Fullerton allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Idaho State Bengals vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 13 college football matchup between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Liberty Flames. Kick-off is set for 1:00 ET at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, VA. The Hilltoppers are coming in with a 7-3 record, while the Flames are 7-2. The over/under is at 57.5 points, and the Hilltoppers are the slight -1 point road favorites.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Stadium (VA) at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning this one by a score of 32 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Western Kentucky enters Week 13 against Liberty with a 7-3 record, and they are 100% bowl-eligible. They have a 3-2 road record and a 2-1 mark at home. The Hilltoppers have been favored in four games this season, going 3-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +6.9 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Western Kentucky is 5-3, with a 3-2 record on the road and 2-1 at home. They are 2-2 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog. The Hilltoppers’ games have an over/under record of 4-4, with an average line of 54.9 points.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 57.5 points. Western Kentucky has played six games with lower totals and two with higher lines. Their games average 49.1 points, with an average over/under margin of -3.0 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Western Kentucky’s offense ranks 50th in points scored, averaging 28 per game. They are 61st in our offensive power rankings. The Hilltoppers focus on their passing game, ranking 29th in both passing yards (267.9 per game) and completions (21.7 per game). They are 39th in passing attempts. Their third-down conversion rate is 42.1%.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 2,102 yards and has a passer rating of 111. He has completed 69.9% of his passes, with 19 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. On the ground, Western Kentucky averages 123.7 rushing yards per game. Elijah Young leads the team with 587 rushing yards. Kisean Johnson has 685 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense has allowed an average of 21.1 points per game this season, ranking 30th nationally. They’ve given up 187 passing yards per game, which is 37th in the country, and quarterbacks have a passer rating of 83 against them, completing 60.9% of their throws.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game, a 12-7 loss to Louisiana Tech, the defense allowed 12 points. They gave up 279 total yards, including 213 rushing yards on 47 attempts, but held Louisiana Tech to just 66 passing yards.</p><h3>Will The Liberty Flames Win At Home Over The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?</h3><p>Liberty enters Week 13 with a 7-2 record, and they are 2-1 at home this season. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible, but their odds of winning Conference USA stand at 5.6%. The Flames are ranked 103rd in our power rankings heading into their matchup against Western Kentucky.</p> <p></p><p>Liberty has been favored in five of their nine games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +7.4 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points. Liberty’s average over/under line is 56.1 points, and their over/under record is 1-3-1, with their games averaging 55.2 points.</p><p>Liberty’s offense has leaned heavily on their running game, ranking 10th nationally with 226.7 rushing yards per game. They are 19th in rushing attempts, averaging 39.9 per game. Quinton Cooley is the team’s leading rusher, with 998 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Liberty is 13th in third-down conversion percentage, converting 47.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Overall, Liberty is 49th in scoring, with 28.2 points per game, and they are ranked 78th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. Quarterback Kaidon Salter has thrown for 1,695 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, with a passer rating of 97. Liberty ranks 118th in passing yards per game.</p><p>Liberty's defense has allowed an average of 21.5 points per game this season, ranking 32nd nationally. In their recent game against UMass, they gave up 34 points, including four rushing touchdowns, while allowing 263 rushing yards and 163 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 160 rushing yards per game against Liberty, with quarterbacks posting a 90.4 passer rating and averaging 195 passing yards per game. Liberty's defense has faced the 23rd fewest pass attempts in the country this season.</p>

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Missouri comes into this week 13 matchup with a 7-3 record, and they are on the road vs. Mississippi State. The game is set for 4:15 ET from Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, and you can catch the action on SECN. Missouri is favored by -7.5 points, and the over/under line is currently at 57.5 points. The Bulldogs are just 2-8 on the season.</p><h3>MISSOURI TIGERS VS MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Davis Wade Stadium at 4:15 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Missouri Tigers winning this one by a score of 33 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Missouri Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Missouri Tigers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 7-3 record, Missouri is 4-0 at home and 1-3 on the road this season. They are ranked 24th in our power rankings and are already bowl-eligible. Missouri has been favored in four games, going 4-0 as the favorite this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 5-3, with a +8.2 average scoring margin. Missouri is 3-1 against the spread as the favorite and 2-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Missouri’s over/under record is 3-5, with an average line of 49.1 points and an average total score of 48.2 points per game.</p><p>Missouri’s offense is averaging 28.2 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 49th in the nation. Our power rankings have them 52nd. They are 23rd in third-down conversions, converting 45.6% of their attempts. Missouri ranks 26th in rushing attempts, averaging 167.1 yards per game on the ground.</p> <p>Brady Cook leads the passing game with 1,812 yards and a 63.5% completion rate. He has thrown eight touchdowns and two interceptions, with a passer rating of 92. Nate Noel leads the rushing attack with 684 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Theo Wease Jr. has 637 receiving yards on 47 catches.</p><p>Missouri’s defense will look to bounce back after giving up 34 points in their recent loss to South Carolina, where they allowed 22 first downs and 463 total yards. While they held South Carolina to 110 rushing yards, the secondary struggled, giving up 353 passing yards and five touchdowns, though they did manage to snag one interception.</p><p></p><p>Despite the rough outing, Missouri’s defense ranks 23rd nationally, allowing just 20 points per game. They’re giving up 131.3 rushing yards per game and 180.6 passing yards, ranking 29th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 59.2% of their passes against Missouri, posting a passer rating of 83.1.</p><h3>Are The Mississippi State Bulldogs Going Win In At Upset At Davis Wade Stadium</h3><p>Mississippi State enters Week 13 with a 2-8 record, and they have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 69th in our power rankings ahead of their matchup with Missouri. At home, the Bulldogs are 1-4 this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Mississippi State is 5-4, with a 3-1 record on the road and 2-3 at home. Their average scoring margin is -6.8 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 6-3, with their games averaging 62 points. This week’s line is set at 57.5 points, slightly above their average line of 57.3 points.</p><p>Mississippi State’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game heading into week 13, placing them 53rd in the nation. They are ranked 51st in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game ranks 53rd, averaging 238.9 yards per game, and they are 45th in passing attempts.</p> <p>Michael Van Buren Jr. has thrown for 1,415 yards, with nine touchdowns and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 82. Davon Booth leads the rushing attack with 597 yards, averaging 4 yards per carry. Kevin Coleman Jr. has 756 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 34.4 points per game. In their recent 33-14 loss to Tennessee, they gave up 33 points and 323 total yards, including 156 rushing yards and 167 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 217 rushing yards per game against Mississippi State, while quarterbacks have posted a 105.3 passer rating, completing 70.2% of their throws for an average of 246.2 passing yards per game.</p>

Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 13 matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Oklahoma State Cowboys, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The over/under line is currently at 68.5 points, with Texas Tech as the -3.5-point favorite on the road. The Red Raiders are 6-4 on the season, while the Cowboys are 3-7 overall. The money line odds are -166 for Texas Tech and +138 for Oklahoma State.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Boone Pickens Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oklahoma State Cowboys winning this one by a score of 34 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Oklahoma State Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 68.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Tech Red Raiders Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Texas Tech enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record and a 55th-place ranking in our CFB power rankings. They are guaranteed bowl eligibility but have just a 0.1% chance of winning the Big 12. The Red Raiders are 3-2 at home and 2-2 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, Texas Tech is 5-3-1, with a 3-1 record on the road and a 2-2-1 mark at home. They’ve been favored in five games, going 2-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 ATS as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.4 points per game.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 68.5 points, higher than their average line of 61.9 points. Texas Tech’s over/under record stands at 5-4, with their games averaging 70.6 points per contest.</p><p>Texas Tech’s offense is averaging 35.5 points per game, ranking 16th in the nation heading into week 13. They are 8th in passing attempts, averaging 40.7 per game, and 11th in completions, with 25.1 per game. Their passing attack is producing 281.7 yards per game, placing them 20th nationally. They are converting 45.1% of their third downs.</p> <p>Quarterback Behren Morton has thrown for 2,575 yards, with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. His passer rating is 94. Tahj Brooks leads the rushing attack with 1,184 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Josh Kelly has 842 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 76 catches.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense has struggled this season, allowing 35.1 points per game, including 41 points in their recent loss to Colorado. They gave up 340 passing yards and three touchdowns, though they did force an interception. On the ground, they allowed just 65 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 93.4 passer rating and 305.6 passing yards per game against Texas Tech, completing 61.9% of their throws. The defense has faced the 40th fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 145.8 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Oklahoma State Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At Boone Pickens Stadium</h3><p>Oklahoma State enters Week 13 with a 3-7 record and no chance of reaching bowl eligibility. They are ranked 63rd in our power rankings ahead of their matchup with Texas Tech.</p> <p></p><p>The Cowboys have been favored in just two of their ten games this season, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -4.1 points per game, and they have a 2-6 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week's over/under line is set at 68.5 points, the highest for any Oklahoma State game this season. On average, their games have totaled 59.7 points, with an average over/under line of 60.4 points.</p><p>Oklahoma State’s offense is ranked 42nd in our power rankings heading into week 13, and they are 51st in points per game, averaging 27.8. Alan Bowman has thrown for 2,435 yards, leading a passing attack that ranks 15th in attempts per game. The Cowboys are 26th in passing yards per game, averaging 274.6, and 24th in completions per game.</p> <p>Bowman has 17 touchdown passes but also 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 84. Oklahoma State is converting 37.7% of their third downs and is 113th in rushing, averaging 110 yards per game. Ollie Gordon II leads the ground game with 692 yards and nine touchdowns. De'Zhaun Stribling has 749 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 31.9 points per game. In their recent 38-13 loss to TCU, they gave up 38 points, including four rushing touchdowns, and allowed 468 total yards, with 293 yards coming through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 241.4 rushing yards per game against Oklahoma State, ranking them 170th nationally. The defense has faced 30.8 pass attempts per game, allowing 258.8 passing yards and a 93.9 passer rating.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Raiders and Wolfpack face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Wolfpack are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -13.5 over Colgate.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colgate Raiders +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Colgate at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colgate narrowly lost 74-72 to Syracuse on Tuesday, November 12th. The Raiders were +11.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>Colgate trailed 36-33 at halftime but outscored Syracuse 39-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 153 O/U line.</p><p>Colgate put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37% from deep, and struggled at the free-throw line, going 6 for 11 (54.5%).</p> <p>Jalen Cox led the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. added 15 points and 12 boards. Chandler Baker also contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.</p><p>Colgate's defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (23/47). From beyond the arc, they allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Colgate's opponents went 4/8, hitting 50%. The Raiders also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wolfpack Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>North Carolina State picked up an 82-70 win over Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were -17 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, going over the pregame line of 139.</p> <p>NC State led 35-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 47-37 after the break.</p><p>NC State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-10 on threes, but connected on 57.4% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they hit 28 of 35 shots for an 80% success rate.</p> <p>Jayden Taylor led the way with 22 points, despite missing all four of his three-point attempts. Rasheed Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep, while Denzel Hines contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds. Trey Parker was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 13 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Wolfpack allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 27/47 from inside the arc.</p> <p>On the bright side, NC State held their opponent to 0/10 from three-point range. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they hit 28 for 80%. The Wolfpack also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>FOX will be covering this week 13 Indiana Hoosiers and Ohio State Buckeyes matchup, which is set for 12:00 ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The Hoosiers come in with a perfect 10-0 record, while the Buckeyes are 9-1. The over/under line is at 52.5 points, and the Buckeyes are the -11.5 point favorites at home. This will be a big test for both teams as they look to keep their winning seasons going.</p><h3>INDIANA HOOSIERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ohio Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 34 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -11.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Indiana Hoosiers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Indiana enters Week 13 against Ohio State with a perfect 10-0 record, and they are ranked 11th in our power rankings. The Hoosiers are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 13.2% chance of winning the Big Ten. They also have the second-best odds of making the playoff at 96.8%.</p> <p></p><p>Indiana has been favored in nine of their ten games this season, and they’ve gone 9-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +30.1 points per game, and they’ve covered the spread in seven out of nine games, with a 7-2 ATS record.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Indiana’s games have averaged 57.7 points, and their average over/under line is 49.2 points. They’ve gone over the total in six games, with an average margin of +6 points above the line.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Indiana’s offense is ranked 2nd in our college football offensive power rankings, and they are also 2nd in points per game, scoring 43.9 per contest. Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 2,410 yards and has a passer rating of 126. Indiana ranks 3rd in passer rating and 6th in completion percentage, completing 70.1% of their passes. They are also 9th in third down conversions, converting 49.1% of their attempts.</p><p></p><p>Rourke has thrown 21 touchdowns and 4 interceptions this season. Justice Ellison leads the rushing attack with 686 yards, 9 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Elijah Sarratt has 685 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 38 catches.</p><p>Indiana's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 13.8 points per game. They’ve been especially effective against the run, giving up only 72.4 rushing yards per game, the 4th-lowest in the country.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Michigan, Indiana’s defense allowed just 15 points and 206 total yards. They held Michigan to 69 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 137 passing yards.</p><h3>Are The Ohio State Buckeyes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Ohio State enters Week 13 with a 9-1 record, holding a perfect 6-0 mark at home. They have a 47.3% chance of winning the Big Ten and a 94.3% chance of making the CFB playoff. The Buckeyes are ranked 3rd in our power rankings as they prepare to face Indiana.</p> <p></p><p>Ohio State has been favored in all 10 games this season, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their ATS record is 5-5, with a +27.5 average scoring margin. At home, they are 3-3 ATS, while they’ve gone 2-2 against the spread on the road.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 52.5 points. Ohio State’s games have averaged an over/under line of 51 points, with their over/under record at 4-6 and an average total of 48.1 points per game.</p><p>Ohio State’s offense ranks 11th in points per game, averaging 37.8, heading into week 13. However, they are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. Will Howard leads the passing game with 2,484 yards and a passer rating of 126. Ohio State is 5th in the nation in completion percentage, completing 70.5% of their passes.</p> <p>Howard has thrown 24 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 723 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Jeremiah Smith has 865 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns on 49 catches.</p><p>Ohio State's defense has been impressive this season, ranking second in the nation by allowing just 10.3 points per game. They’ve also held opponents to 95.8 rushing yards per game, which is the ninth-lowest in the country, and 160.1 passing yards per game, ranking 12th.</p> <p>In their recent game against Northwestern, Ohio State gave up just 7 points and 259 total yards. Northwestern managed only 58 rushing yards on 28 attempts, while Ohio State’s secondary allowed 201 passing yards.</p>

Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Twins and Rays will face off in an AL matchup at 6:50 PM ET at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. Minnesota is 75-62 and they are 2nd in the AL Central, while the Rays are 4th in the AL East with a record of 67-70.</p>

<p>David Festa is starting for the Twins, and the Rays are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -113 compared to the Twins at -106. Tuesday's over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and BSSUN is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -113</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Tuesday, September 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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><p>It was a close game in the most recent game of this Twins vs Rays series. Minnesota went into the matchup as slight favorites at -115 and squeaked out a 5-4 win. Tampa Bay had a chance to tie or win the game in the 9th inning but could only muster one run.</p>

<p>Both teams scored two runs in the first inning, and the Twins scored the game's go-ahead run in the 8th, heading into the Rays' half of the 9th with a 5-3 lead. Tampa Bay's final run came on a solo homer from Jonny DeLuca.</p>

<p>Simeon Woods Richardson got the start for the Twins, going just 3 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and striking out two. Jorge Alcala got the win out of the bullpen, and Jhoan Duran got the save. Zack Littell had a rough outing for the Rays, taking the loss.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>After taking the series opener vs. the Rays, the Twins will be looking for another win today to pick up some ground on the Guardians in the AL Central. Currently, they are 3.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. This season, the Twins are 28-17 in divisional games.</p>

<p>Minnesota comes into today's game 75-62 overall, and they are 39-30 at home compared to 36-32 on the road. The Twins have been good as the favorite this season, going 59-36, and they are 27-13 as the favorite on the road. As for their overall record, the Twins have gone 25-16-3 in series this year.</p><p>When the Twins win, they win by an average of 3.7 runs, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs. They have a run line record of 65-72, including a 36-32 mark on the road. They are 43-52 against the run line as the favorite and 22-20 as the underdog.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins are on the road today against the Tampa Bay Rays, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. The Twins have played 87 games with lines higher than 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. Overall, the Twins have a 70-63 over/under record this season, and their games have had an average line of 8 runs per game.</p><p>Right-hander David Festa gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Rays on the road. Festa has made eight starts and one of them was a quality start. His record for the season is 2-4, and he is coming off a rough outing where he took the loss, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. In that outing, he gave up a homer. Looking back, Festa has given up at least one homer in three straight outings. His ERA for the season is 4.89, along with a WHIP of 1.21. Opponents are batting .225 off Festa this season.</p><p>Carlos Santana, Ryan Jeffers, and Willi Castro have been the Twins' top power threats this season, as they are 2nd, 1st, and 6th in home runs, respectively. Jeffers and Santana are also 1st and 2nd in RBIs, with 59 and 57, respectively. Jeffers comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak, but he is just 7/29 (.241) in his last seven games. Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee are also on hitting streaks of four and five games, respectively.</p>

<p>Overall, the Twins are 7th in scoring at 4.8 runs per game, and they have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .252, which is 9th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 67-70 overall, putting them 4th in the AL East, where they trail the Yankees by 12.5 games. The Rays dropped the first game of this series, and they have dropped two straight games overall. Over their last ten games, they are just 3-7.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Rays are 33-40 this year, and they are 34-30 when favored. At home, the Rays are 35-37 compared to 32-33 on the road. So far, they have gone 17-23 against other teams in the AL East.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Tampa Bay Rays have been a much better option on the road than at home this season. Overall, they are 69-68 on the run line, but they are 37-28 on the road compared to just 32-40 at home. They have covered the run line in three straight home games and are 45-28 as the underdog this season.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays are at home this season, the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs in 57.7% of their games. Their combined run average for the season is 8.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 62-68. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 22-25. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs per game.</p><p>Left-hander Jeffrey Springs is getting the start for the Rays today as he faces the Twins at home. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.67. Opposing batters are hitting .275 off Springs this year, and his WHIP is 1.44. In his last outing, Springs finished with a no-decision, going five innings and not giving up a run to the Mariners. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Springs' ERA on the road is 5.1 compared to 2.84 at home.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been one of the few bright spots in the Rays lineup this season, as he is batting .274 with a team-high 59 RBIs and 12 home runs. However, he has gone just 3/13 in his last four games. Christopher Morel and Jose Siri are the top two home run hitters for the Rays but are batting just .196 and .193, respectively. Morel has 56 RBIs, and Siri is 4th on the team with 43 RBIs.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Josh Lowe is 7/19 with a home run and two RBIs. Jonny DeLuca has gone 4/12 in his last four games and has one home run in this stretch. Junior Caminero has also homered in his last five games and has five RBIs in this stretch.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Eagles and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and High Point is favored by -15.5 against American in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: American Eagles +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like American at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Eagles Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>American Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>American faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 15th, as they traveled to take on the Tar Heels. Entering the game as +25 point underdogs, the Eagles lost 107-55.</p> <p>After trailing 43-34 at halftime, American struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 64. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the O/U line of 150.</p><p>The Eagles struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 31.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 36.1%. They made only 22.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 31 from beyond the arc, while connecting on 40% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 10 of 11 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was limited, with just 7 boards, and they recorded only 6 assists as a team. Jalen Washington was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Elliot Cadeau also scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 9 and adding 8 assists. Matt Rogers contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, and Seth Trimble shot 66.7% from the field, hitting 1 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>American's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 107 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 74% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 29 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Eagles gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 82%.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point picked up a 68-65 win over UAB on Friday, November 15th. The Panthers were at home and entered the game as -3.5 point favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, well below the O/U line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>High Point led 26-25 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. They’ll look to build on this win as the season progresses.</p><p>High Point struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 68 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they managed 13 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>D'Maurian Williams and Efrem Johnson both shot 53.8% from the field, with Williams hitting 3 of 4 threes and Johnson making 5 of 9. Kimani Hamilton added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 17 points and 15 boards.</p><p>High Point's defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. They gave up 18 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 24 attempts, just 25% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14, a 73% success rate.</p>

American Eagles vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Aggies and Gators face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN. The Gators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Florida as the -3 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gators -3</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GATORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Not only will Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas A&M Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Kentucky by a score of 97-87, Texas A&M comes into this game with an 18-13 overall record. They have won six straight games and are 12-9 in Southeastern Conference play. On the road, the Aggies have a record of 9-7 this season, and their average scoring margin is +0.9. Over their last ten games on the road, they are 5-5.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Texas A&M has a record of 6-5 this season, and they have been the underdog in 11 of their 31 games. So far, they have been the underdog in 11 games, going 6-5 in those matchups. Their record as the underdog is 6-5. Texas A&M has a record of 15-8 when they are the favorite.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas A&M has gone 7-4 against the spread this season and has an overall ATS record of 17-17. On the road, the Aggies have an ATS mark of 9-7, including a perfect 3-0 ATS mark in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Texas A&M has gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Texas A&M's games this year (144.6). This season, 23 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.</p><p>Texas A&M's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Kentucky, finishing the game with a total of 97 points. Their season average is now 74.3 points per game. Wade Taylor IV was the leading scorer for the Aggies, putting up 32 points. In addition, Tyrece Radford contributed 23 points.</p><p>At this time, the Aggies' defense is positioned 130th in the country, permitting 70.6 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.7 threes per game vs. Florida. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.5%.</p><h3>Do the Gators Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 25 of their 31 games. They have a record of 20-5 as the favorite, and they have gone 17-1 at home this season. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.3, and they have won their last nine games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Gators are 21-10, and they are on a three-game winning streak. In their last game, they beat Alabama by a score of 102-88. In their last ten games at home, they have gone 9-1.</p><p>Florida's ATS record this season is just 15-18, including a mark of 7-11 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gators have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida's over/under record for the season is 21-11-1, and today's over/under line of 150.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (157). So far, 25 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 170 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>The Florida offense is coming off a game where they scored 102 points against Alabama. They posted a field goal percentage of 50.8% and connected on 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Walter Clayton Jr., who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.3, while Zyon Pullin also maintains a PPG average of 15.6 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Gators' defense is positioned 316th in the country, permitting 78.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. Alabama, the Crimson Tide finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 88 points vs. Florida.</p>

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