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North Alabama Lions vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Morgan State Bears vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Brown Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Montana State Bobcats vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Mercyhurst Lakers vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

Iona Gaels vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

William & Mary Tribe vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

American Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Skyhawks. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Skyhawks at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Stonehill being favored by -7.5 over New Hampshire.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-64 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will New Hampshire Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats' season struggles continued with a 72-62 loss to Harvard on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-11. New Hampshire, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell just under the O/U line of 136.</p> 

<p>New Hampshire trailed by just one point at halftime, 30-29, but were outscored 42-33 in the second half. Their inability to close the gap in the final period remains a concern as they search for their first win of the season.</p><p>New Hampshire's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 three-point attempts for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 53.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Wildcats were nearly perfect, making 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% shooting percentage. Chandler Pigge was a standout performer, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Anthony McComb III led the team in scoring with 21 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>New Hampshire's defense gave up 72 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. The Wildcats struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 53% shooting on 17 of 32 attempts.</p> <p>However, New Hampshire did a good job defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 21%, hitting 5 of 23 attempts. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 13, shooting 92%. New Hampshire allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stonehill dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 78-67 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Wednesday. The Skyhawks were +14.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Stonehill allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Stonehill's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 8 of 20 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from beyond the arc, while shooting 50% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Quincy Clark led the way with 21 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Max Brooks added 18 points, missing just one of his seven shots for an 85.7% shooting performance. The Skyhawks managed only 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Stonehill's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 61% on two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stonehill's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 4 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts.</p>

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>The Panthers, sitting at 5-9, are out of the playoff picture, while the Cardinals are still fighting for a playoff spot. This week 16 matchup is set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Cardinals are favored on the road with a money line of -207, and their record is 4-9-1. Carolina's money line sits at +171, with an over/under line of 47 points. Catch this one on FOX.</p><h3>ARIZONA CARDINALS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Panthers +4</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning this one by a score of 22 to 19</li><li>Even though we like the Cardinals to win, our ATS pick is to take the Panthers at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cardinals Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After three consecutive losses, the Cardinals got back to .500 with a 30-17 win over the Patriots in week 15. Arizona was a 6-point favorite and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 9-5. They are 6-2 as underdogs and 2-3 as favorites. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.6 points per game.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Cardinals are 7-7 and have a 12.6% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 14th in our NFL power rankings. In the NFC West, they are 3rd with a 2-2 division record. They are 5-3 at home and 2-4 on the road.</p><p>Kyler Murray has improved his passer rating in each of his last three games, culminating in a 97.0 rating in week 15 against the Patriots, where he threw for 224 yards on 23/30 passing without a touchdown or interception. Arizona has also done a good job protecting him, as he wasn’t sacked in week 15. James Conner rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, while Trey McBride led the team in receiving with 9 catches for 87 yards.</p> <p>Arizona’s offense ranks 12th in our power rankings, and they are 13th in the NFL with 22.4 points per game. They are 11th in passing yards per game (351.4) and 6th in rushing, averaging 141.5 yards per game on the ground. The Cardinals are 9th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage.</p><p>Arizona's defense played well on third downs in their 30-17 win over the Patriots, allowing just 82.6% completions. They also intercepted one pass and limited New England to 2 of 5 on third down. The Cardinals gave up 116 rushing yards on 24 attempts, but the Patriots managed only 195 yards passing and one touchdown.</p><p></p><p>The Cardinals' defense recorded two sacks and held the Patriots to an 8.5 yards per attempt. Overall, the Cardinals gave up 311 yards and forced New England off the field on all of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Are The Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Bank of America Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Panthers sit at 3-11 and rank last in our power rankings. Carolina has now lost four straight games, including a 30-14 home loss to the Cowboys in week 15. The Panthers were 2.5-point favorites in that game, but they couldn’t get the win, ending any slim playoff hopes they had left.</p> <p>Against the spread, Carolina is 6-8 this season. They are 6-7 as underdogs but 0-1 as favorites. Their O/U record is 10-4, with their games averaging 47.5 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Panthers rank 27th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 25th in the NFL in points per game (17.6) and 30th in yards per game (288.9). Carolina ranks 29th in passing yards per game (186) on 32.7 attempts per game, which is 15th in the league. On the ground, they average 102.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 22nd in the NFL. The Panthers are 26th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 34.7% success rate, but they are 11th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Bryce Young threw for 219 yards (19/28) in week 15, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, while being sacked 6 times. Chuba Hubbard led the team with 32 rushing yards on 10 carries, and Jalen Coker had 4 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. Carolina scored 7 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters but was held scoreless in the 1st and 3rd quarters, converting only 3 of 11 3rd-down attempts in their loss to Dallas.</p><p>In their 30-14 loss to the Cowboys, the Panthers' defense allowed 410 total yards and struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 rushing yards on 40 attempts. Despite limiting Dallas to 199 passing yards, Carolina allowed three passing touchdowns. The Panthers' offense didn't help them out much, as the defense was on the field for 32:41 minutes of the game.<p></p>Carolina's defense managed just one sack in the game and lost the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials, with -7 and -6, respectively. Opponents also converted on 50% of their third down attempts against the Panthers.</p>

Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>The Bears and Cyclones are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Iowa State is favored by -43.5 at home against Morgan State.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +43.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Morgan State at +43.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Bears Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Bears improved to 2-8 this season with an 86-76 win over Campbell on Sunday. Morgan State, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-31 at halftime, the Bears erupted for 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 151.</p><p>Morgan State's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 86 points on 66.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks to their 70.2% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Will Thomas led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, while Kameron Hobbs and Nolan Dorsey each added 21 points. Hobbs also contributed 5 assists, and Dorsey hit 50% of his threes, going 3-for-6 from deep.</p><p>Despite Morgan State's defensive struggles, they allowed 76 points on 66% shooting from the field. The Bears gave up 33 two-pointers on 47 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 70% inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morgan State's defense faced only 7 three-point attempts, with 3 makes for 42%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 64%.</p><h3>Can the Cyclones Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 9-1 on the season with an 83-51 win over Omaha on Sunday. Despite being -34.5 point favorites, the Cyclones didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa State led 41-23 at halftime and added 42 points in the 2nd half while holding Omaha to 28 points after the break.</p><p>Iowa State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 83 points on 53.3% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 30% (6/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they added 13 free throws on 72.2% shooting.</p> <p>The Cyclones shared the ball well, dishing out 19 assists, with Keshon Gilbert contributing 4 along with his team-high 16 points. Milan Momcilovic and Tony Osburn each added 13 points, with Osburn hitting 3 threes. Iowa State also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Iowa State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 51 points. The Cyclones allowed a 53% shooting performance, with 32 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Iowa State gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 30%, hitting 6 of 20 attempts. Iowa State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 72%.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Fighting Illini and Tigers game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri Tigers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri 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 Fighting Illini Find a Way to Win in St. Louis?</h3><p>Illinois dropped to 7-3 on the season after a narrow 66-64 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini were +2 point underdogs heading into the game and pushed against the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 130, well under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Illinois trailed 31-30 at halftime and were outscored 35-34 in the second half. They’ll look to bounce back in their next game after this close loss.</p><p>In their last game, Illinois struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 33.3%, but they did manage to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 30 for 36 from the line.</p> <p>Jordan Gainey led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Kasparas Jakucionis added 22 points despite hitting just 28.6% of his threes. The Illini recorded only 6 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds helping to somewhat offset their shooting woes.</p><p>Illinois put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (11/28) and three-point attempts to 17% (4/23).</p> <p>Despite the solid defensive effort, Illinois sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 free throws (83%). Illinois also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Missouri Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Missouri improved to 10-1 after an 83-72 win over Jacksonville State on Tuesday. The Tigers were -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 155 went over the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri led 41-40 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Jacksonville State to 32 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 48% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and went 15 of 22 from the free-throw line (68.2%).</p> <p>Jacob Crews led the way with 19 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Mark Mitchell and Jaron Pierre Jr. each added 18 points, with Mitchell also dishing out 6 assists. Jamar Franklin contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Missouri's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 72 points. The Tigers allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Missouri's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Tigers face off at 1:00 ET on Monu. The Tigers are hosting the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Towson as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>BRYANT BULLDOGS VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 86-84 loss to Fordham on Saturday. Bryant was a +1.5 point underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 170, exceeding the O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>Bryant trailed 42-36 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Bryant put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 77.4% of their free throws, going 24-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from deep. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists as well.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defense giving up 86 points, they held their opponent to 44% shooting from the field, with 21 of 43 two-point attempts falling for a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Bryant gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Towson?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 3-8 on the season after a 68-67 loss to Robert Morris on Tuesday. Towson, who entered the game as 1.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 131.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-24 at halftime, Towson's defense faltered, allowing 44 points in the second half while scoring just 27. This collapse cost them the game and added another loss to their record.</p><p>Towson's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 54.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-11 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Tigers made 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Tyler Tejada led the way with 30 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts and shooting 57.1% overall. Amarion Dickerson added 18 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from three. Josh Omojafo also contributed, hitting all of his three-point attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. Towson allowed 23 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense saw the other team hit 7 of 18 threes, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. Towson gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bryant Bulldogs vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the Astros and Angels facing off in an AL West matchup. The forecast for Sunday calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Ronel Blanco is starting for the Astros, and he is facing off against Caden Dana. Houston is currently 80-68, while the Angels are 60-88. Houston is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -200 compared to the Angels at +168. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and the game will be televised on BSW.</p>

<p>First pitch is set for 4:07 PM ET, and the Angels will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak. However, they will be facing an Astros club that has won three straight. Blanco will be making his first start for the Astros, and he will be looking to help them hold off the Athletics, who are second in the AL West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +168</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Sunday, September 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Houston picked up a 5-3 road win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a three-run 5th inning and scored the game's final run in the 9th. As for the Angels, they scored one run in the 1st inning and added their final two runs in the 4th.</p>

<p>Justin Verlander started for the Astros and went five innings while giving up two runs and striking out two. He picked up a win in the game, while Ryan Pressly got the save. Tyler Anderson had a rough outing for the Angels, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up four runs.</p>

<p>Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker each homered for the Astros, while Jose Altuve went 2/5 with two runs scored. Jeremy Pena also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros have taken the first two games of their series vs. the Angels and lead the AL West by 4.5 games over the Mariners. Currently, the Astros are 80-68 overall, and they have gone 24-20 against other teams in the AL West.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have gone 42-32 this season, and they are just above .500 at 38-36 on the road. Houston has an overall record of 62-49 as the favorite this season, and they are 18-19 as the underdog. The Astros have won three straight games, and they are 24-20-2 in series this year.</p><p>The Astros have been a strong bet on the run line this season, as they are 76-72 overall. They are 41-33 on the run line on the road and have covered in two straight games. They have been a better run line bet at home, going 35-39. Their average run margin is +0.6 runs per game.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9 runs, which is right in line with their season average of 8.6 combined runs per game. Overall, Houston has gone over the total in 60 of their 143 games this season. Their over/under record is 60-83, with a 12-9-2 record in games with a line set at 9 runs. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Ronel Blanco is getting the start for the Astros today and comes into the game with a record of 10-6 and an ERA of 2.99. So far this season, Blanco has made 26 starts and one complete game shutout. Blanco has a total of 12 quality starts this year. In his last outing, Blanco came out of the bullpen, going two innings and giving up one homer. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Blanco's ERA at home is 3.51, compared to 2.84 on the road.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been on fire of late for the Astros, going 11/34 in his last eight games with four homers and 11 RBIs. Alvarez is the team's leader in homers this season and is batting .310 for the year. Alex Bregman is 2nd on the team with 23 homers but is batting just .256 this season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 2nd in the league in batting average and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. Their home run and slugging numbers are also among the league's best. Overall, they have the 8th best OPS in the MLB. Houston's offense has been patient at the plate, as they have the 6th best on-base percentage in the league.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is 60-88 overall and trail the Astros by 20 games in the AL West. The Angels have lost four straight games and are just 20-24 against other teams in the AL West. So far, they have gone 30-44 both at home and on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Angels are 54-73 this season compared to just 6-15 as the favorite. At home, they are 24-34 as the underdog. The Angels' overall series record is 13-30-3, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Angels are 75-73 overall, with a 37-37 record at home. They are 38-36 on the road. They have failed to cover the run line in their last two home games and are 5-16 as the favorite. They are 70-57 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>The Los Angeles Angels are at home today against the Houston Astros. The O/U line for the game is set at 9 runs, which is slightly higher than the combined run average for Angels games this season (8.8). The Angels have gone over the total in 70 of their 142 games this season, and their average O/U line for the year is 9 runs. When the O/U line is set at 9 runs, the Angels have gone over the total 12 times, under 18 times, and pushed 4 times. The under has hit in each of the Angels' last two games.</p><p>Caden Dana is getting set to make his 3rd start of the season for the Angels. He picked up a win in his first start against the Mariners, but took a loss in his last outing vs. the Rangers. In that start, he went just 5 innings, giving up 5 runs, but did strike out 7 batters.</p><p>The Angels offense comes into the game averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the majors. They are also near the bottom of the league in a number of other offensive categories, including team batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. As a team, they are batting just .228 and have an on-base percentage of only .300.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has two hitters in the lineup who have put up some solid power numbers this season, with Taylor Ward leading the team with 23 homers and Zach Neto right behind him with 21. Ward has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .314 over his last 10 games, with three homers.</p>

Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/15/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -24.5 over Brown.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.</li><li>Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Brown at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Stand a Chance in Lawrence?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 7-3 on the season with an 84-80 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Bears, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Brown's defense stepped up, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>The Bears put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 53.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% overall and 22.2% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, while Aaron Cooley knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.</p><p>Brown's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 47 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 threes made on 24 attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.</p><h3>Does Kansas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas improved to 8-2 this season with a 75-60 win over NC State on Saturday. The Jayhawks, playing at home, were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 38-30 at halftime, Kansas scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding NC State to 30. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 66%, with a strong 69% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Zeke Mayo led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Hunter Dickinson added 21 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall. Dajuan Harris contributed 15 points and 6 assists, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Even with Kansas giving up 60 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 56% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 69% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 7 times, where they converted 5 free throws.</p>

<p>At 3:40 PM from Comerica Park in Detroit, we have an interleague matchup between the Cardinals and Tigers. Heading into Tuesday's game, the Tigers are 16-12, while the Cardinals are 13-15. St. Louis is starting Kyle Gibson, and he is facing off against Jack Flaherty for the Tigers.</p>

<p>Detroit comes into this one as the slight favorite, with money line odds of -119. The over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and you can catch this one on BSDET. Looking at the Cardinals, they have a money line payout of -102.</p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline -119</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 3:40 ET on Tuesday, April 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tigers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Tigers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with a 4-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 11th inning before the Mets scored three runs in the bottom of the 11th. St. Louis was the +117 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Lance Lynn put together a good start for the Cardinals, going five innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out three. However, the Cardinals couldnjson't close things out, and Matthew Liberatore took the loss out of the bullpen. The Cardinals also wasted a big game from Dylan Carlson, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 2 for 4.</p><p>St. Louis is on the road today, taking on the Tigers, and they are looking for their first win vs. an NL Central opponent this year, as they are 0-3 in the division. The Cardinals are 13-15 overall, putting them 4.5 games behind the Cubs for the division lead. St. Louis' loss to the Mets in their most recent game snapped a three-game winning streak, which came over the Mets and Diamondbacks.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 5-7 this year, and they have gone 8-8 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 4-10. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 7-6 this year and 6-9 as the underdog. St. Louis' overall series record is 5-4, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>St. Louis has been a strong bet against the run line this season, going 16-12 overall. They have been even better on the road, covering in nine of 16 games. They have been a run line underdog in 15 games and have covered in 10 of those. Their average run differential in wins is 2.5 runs, while it is -3.7 in losses.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals have played in 27 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 5 of them. In those games, the over/under record is 1-3-1, with the average combined run total being 8.0. Overall, the Cardinals' over/under record is 10-17, and the average over/under line for their games is also 8 runs.</p><p>Kyle Gibson and the Cardinals are on the road to take on the Tigers. Gibson has started 2 games this season, with a win in his last outing vs. the Diamondbacks. He has gone 6 innings in both of his starts, and in his last start, he struck out 6 and gave up 5 hits.</p><p>St. Louis will need to get their offense going if they are going to pick up a win today, as they are currently 27th in the league in scoring at just 3.6 runs per game. This includes averaging only 3.3 runs per game at home this season. As a team, they are batting just .217, which is 23rd in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and slugging.</p>

<p>Willson Contreras and Nolan Gorman are tied for the team lead with four home runs apiece, but Gorman is batting just .198 for the season, and Contreras has gone just 5/21 in his last six games. Brendan Donovan has gone 7/24 in his last six games and is currently on a five-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Tigers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Royals, closing out their series with a 4-1 win. After allowing one run to the Royals in the top of the first, the Tigers responded with two runs of their own. Detroit went on to add another two runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Tarik Skubal put together a good start for the Tigers, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Wenceel Perez, who went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Detroit's overall record is 16-12 heading into today's matchup vs. the Cardinals, and they are 3rd in the AL Central, three games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Tigers won the final two games of their series vs. the Royals and are 9-4 in AL Central games this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Tigers have won three straight games, and they are 8-6 both as the favorite and underdog this year. At home, the Tigers are 6-8 compared to 10-4 on the road. Detroit's overall series record is 5-2-2, and they have won three straight series overall and two straight on the road.</p><p>When the Tigers are the underdog, they have been a great bet on the run line, going 10-4. They have also been a good bet on the run line on the road, going 9-5. Their average run differential in winning games is 2.6, while their average run differential in losing games is -3.2.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers have had a combined run average of 7.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-14. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 3-4-2. So far this season, 42.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or lower.</p><p>Jack Flaherty will be making his 2nd home start of the season for the Tigers, as he is set to face the Cardinals. Flaherty has 2 no-decisions so far this season, and in his last start, he went 5 innings and gave up 4 runs on 7 hits. He did have 10 strikeouts in his 2nd start of the season vs. the Twins.</p><p>Mark Canha has been on a tear of late, going 11/28 (.393) over his last eight games with two homers and six RBIs. He is currently on a seven-game hitting streak. For the season, Canha is batting .272 with a team-high five homers and 15 RBIs. Riley Greene also has five homers for the Tigers but is batting just .240.</p>

<p>As a team, the Tigers are 21st in the league in scoring at 4 runs per game. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting just .223 and have the league's 14th ranked home run total. Detroit's team on-base percentage is just .298.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/30/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redbirds and Big Red face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Big Red are hosting the game at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -6.5 at home against Illinois State.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redbirds Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Illinois State improved to 6-4 on the season with an 81-60 home win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, December 18th. The Redbirds were -14 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 141 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Illinois State led 36-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 45-32.</p><p>Illinois State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 78.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Quentin Jones led the way with 27 points, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from three. Dalton Banks added 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Chase Walker contributed 15 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the field. Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each connected on 4 threes, with Kinziger also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Illinois State's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 30 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 24 shots, shooting 41%. Illinois State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11, a 78% success rate. The Redbirds allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornell Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Cornell improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-80 road win over Cal on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Big Red not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 168, just over the O/U line of 166.5.</p> <p>Cornell took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they managed to score 41 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks to hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.1% of their threes.</p> <p>Joshua Ola-Joseph and Cooper Noard each contributed 21 points, with Ola-Joseph hitting 5 of 7 threes. AK Okereke led the team with 24 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.</p><p>Even with Cornell giving up 80 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Big Red allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 31 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Cornell's defense saw the opposition make 12 of 33 attempts, good for 36%. The other team also shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 16 attempts. Cornell allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Heat and Clippers game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Clippers hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on BSSC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 229 points, and the Clippers are favored to win at home vs. the Heat.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-118 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>As the Miami Heat travel to take on the Clippers, they are the 7.5-point underdogs coming into the matchup. Before today's game, Miami is 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-13.</p>

<p>When looking at the standings, the Heat have been dominant within their own division, going 7-0. On the road, Miami's point differential is +2.7 per game compared to +.3 at home. Their road record for the season is 10-7.</p>

<p>Miami has put together back-to-back wins as the underdog and have gone 2-0 ATS in their last two road games. For the season, they have been the underdog 13 times and have a record of 7-6 straight up and 7-6 ATS.</p>

<p>The Heat's average over/under line for the season has been 222 points, and their OU record for the season is 16-16. In their last two games with higher over/under lines than 229, the Heat have an over/under record of 3-3.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Heat are averaging 113.3 points per game and scored 109 in their last game. Jimmy Butler is the team's leading scorer with 21 PPG, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 22 PPG.</p><p>Currently, the Heat's defense holds the 7th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.7 points per game. For the season, Miami is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 20.9 free-throws per game vs. the Heat and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.9%.</p><h3>Does Los Angeles Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>As the Clippers get ready to host the Heat, they are favored by 7.5-points at home. Before today's game, Los Angeles is 19-12 and currently 4th in the West.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Clippers have been the much better team this season, as they are 13-4 compared to 6-8 on the road (straight up).</p>

<p>Los Angeles has put together back-to-back wins and are also hoping to snap a couple of betting trends. The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in three straight games as the underdog and have two straight games stay below the over/under lines.</p>

<p>So far, the Clippers have been favored in 24 of their 31 games and have a scoring margin of +10 PPG in those games (19-5 record vs. the spread).</p>

<p>The average over/under line in their games this season is just below today's line of 229 at 229.4. Their over/under record for the season is currently 13-18.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Clippers' offense finished with 117 points, which is in line with their season average of 116.6 points per game. In terms of pace, the Clippers are one of the slower teams in the NBA, averaging 97.9 possessions per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 19th in attempts and 7th in three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>This season, the Clippers' defense is the 10th ranked defense in the NBA at 10th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 64.5% of their games. Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 12.5 turnovers per game, which is 11th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 15th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.3 rejections per game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Rangers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 20-11-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov netting two goals, bringing his total to three this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>After Orlov's first-period goal, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second, with Necas and Orlov finding the net. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough start, giving up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-15-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders responded, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th goal on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist, and Adam Fox now has 9 assists after helping on Panarin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong 3rd period performance from their last game, where they held the Islanders scoreless. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>East Carolina comes into this week nine matchup as the -7 point favorite over the Temple Owls. The game is set for 2:00 ET at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, with ESPN+ handling the broadcast. The money line odds have the Pirates at -269 and the Owls at +219. The over/under line is at 48.5 points for this American Athletic Conference showdown.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +7</p><p>This game will be played at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the East Carolina Pirates winning this one by a score of 26 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the East Carolina Pirates to win, our ATS pick is to take the Temple Owls at +7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Temple Owls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Temple enters Week 9 with a 2-5 record and a 124th-place ranking in our CFB power rankings. They’ve gone 2-2 at home but are winless on the road at 0-3. Looking ahead, Temple has just a 0.9% chance of achieving bowl eligibility for the remainder of the season.</p> <p></p><p>Temple has been favored in only one game this season, where they are 1-0, but they are 1-5 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -13.4 points per game, but they’ve managed a 4-3 record against the spread, going 3-1 ATS at home.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is set at 48.5 points. Temple’s games have averaged an over/under line of 50.4 points, with their over/under record standing at 3-4 and an average total of 51.4 points per game.</p><p>Temple's offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19 points per game, which ranks them 131st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their run game has been particularly weak, with only 90.9 rushing yards per game. Terrez Worthy leads the team with 192 rushing yards and is averaging 6 yards per carry.</p> <p>Evan Simon has thrown for 977 yards this season, with 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 104. Temple ranks 36th in passing attempts per game. Dante Wright has 42 catches for 517 yards and 4 touchdowns.</p><p>Temple’s defense had a strong showing in their recent game against Tulsa, allowing just 10 points. They limited Tulsa to 245 total yards, including 75 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 170 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p> <p></p><p>Despite this performance, Temple’s defense has struggled this season, giving up an average of 32.4 points per game. They’ve allowed 213.7 rushing yards per game, while ranking 21st in the nation against the pass, allowing just 168.6 yards per game.</p><h3>Are The East Carolina Pirates Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>East Carolina enters Week 9 against Temple with a 3-4 record, ranking 101st in our power rankings. They have a 52.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but a 0% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference this season.</p><p></p><p>The Pirates have been favored in only two games, going 1-1 as the favorite and 1-3 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is -0.9 points per game, and they are 3-3 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>East Carolina’s over/under record is 3-3, with their games averaging 54.3 points. The average over/under line for their games is 53.7 points, and this week’s line is set at 48.5 points.</p><p>East Carolina’s offense is averaging 26.7 points per game heading into week 9, placing them 60th in the nation. They rank 115th in our offensive power rankings. The Pirates have focused on their passing game, ranking 21st in passing attempts and 27th in completions, with 263.1 yards per game through the air.</p> <p>Jake Garcia leads the team with 1,426 passing yards, completing 60.2% of his throws. He has 8 touchdowns but also 12 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 72. East Carolina ranks 121st in passer rating nationally. On the ground, they average 119.7 rushing yards per game.</p><p>East Carolina’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.6 points per game. In their recent game against Army, they gave up 45 points, including five rushing touchdowns and 297 rushing yards. Army ran the ball 54 times, contributing to a total of 444 yards allowed by East Carolina’s defense.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 173 rushing yards per game against East Carolina, ranking them 128th nationally. The defense has faced 30.7 pass attempts per game, allowing 221.3 passing yards and a completion rate of 58.1%.</p>

Temple Owls vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

<p>The Senators and Oilers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Ottawa Be The Talk of Rogers Place?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 18-13-2. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p> 

<p>Three different players contributed to the Senators’ scoring. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-net goal in the third to seal the win.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They were held scoreless on the power play and picked up five assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season on Tkachuk’s goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build off their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Are the Oilers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 20-11-2. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl kicked things off with his 9th goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner added his 3rd. Zach Hyman, with his 3rd goal, found the net on a power play, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year.</p> <p>After scoring twice in the first period, the Oilers were held scoreless in the second before Hyman’s power-play goal in the third. Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 8.</p><p>Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers to a 4-2 win over Calgary. Defensively, Edmonton had 25 blocks and 2 takeaways, but they did give up two goals, one in the 2nd period and one in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Pioneers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO. Northern Colorado comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +7</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.</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 Northern Colorado Be The Talk of Hamilton Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado improved to 4-5 on the season with an 81-76 home win over Air Force on Monday. The Bears, who were -9.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 41-26 at halftime, Northern Colorado allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense shone in their last game, scoring 81 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, thanks to 57.5% shooting on two-pointers and 38.5% from beyond the arc. They also hit 87% of their free throws, going 20-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Langston Reynolds and Kyle Marshall each contributed 23 points, with Reynolds adding 11 rebounds. Both players shot over 70% from the field. Zach Bloch was also efficient, hitting 83.3% of his shots, including 75% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 76 points, allowing them to shoot 52% from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 57% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado's defense allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with the opponent shooting 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 for 87%.</p><h3>Can the Pioneers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Denver dropped to 3-8 on the season after a 95-94 loss to Cal Poly on Tuesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Pioneers kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Denver led 39-28 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 189 went over the pre-game O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>Denver's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. They connected on 45.5% of their threes, going 10-for-22, and hit 80% from the free-throw line. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%.</p> <p>Jarred Hyder led the way with 29 points, hitting 8 of 13 from deep for a 61.5% three-point shooting performance. Nicholas Shogbonyo and DeAndre Craig each added 22 points, while Owen Koonce and Sebastian Akins chipped in 21 points apiece.</p><p>Despite Denver's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 95 points in their previous game. The Pioneers shot 47% from the field, connecting on 29 of their 61 attempts. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point shots, going 14 for 22.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver attempted 39 threes, making 15 for a 38% success rate. They also got to the free-throw line 31 times, converting 22 of those for 71%. On the offensive glass, they secured 17 rebounds.</p>

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

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Mean Green. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mean Green at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 123.5 points, and North Texas is favored by -12.5 vs. Appalachian State.</p><h3>APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at UNT Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Mean Green.</li><li>Even though we have North Texas winning straight-up, we like Appalachian State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Appalachian State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 68-62 road loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, Appalachian State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 130 fell short of the 135.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Appalachian State found themselves in a 35-21 hole at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring the Ragin' Cajuns 41-33 in the second half. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, Appalachian State managed just 62 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 53.3% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Mountaineers also shot 62.1% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 29 attempts. Dior Conners and Michael Thomas both hit 3 of 5 from three-point range, with Conners finishing with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil also added 15 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting just 4 of 13 from the field.</p><p>Appalachian State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, opponents hit 9 of 24 shots, shooting 37%. Appalachian State also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 for 76%. The Mountaineers allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Mean Green Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 5-3 on the season with an 83-42 win over Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday. The Mean Green were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 36-18 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing just 24. The game’s total points of 125 went over the 122.5-point line.</p><p>North Texas put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 63.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 72.3%. They were dominant inside, hitting 78.6% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 42.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Mean Green added 15 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, with Brenen Lorient leading the way, shooting 85.7% from the field and scoring 16 points in 22 minutes. Atin Wright and Arthur Tate also contributed 15 points each, with Wright hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 42 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 63% from the field, including 78% on two-point attempts. The Mean Green also allowed 8 made threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip from beyond the arc.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, North Texas sent their opponent to the stripe 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws (71%). The Mean Green gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs North Texas Mean Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>The Highlanders and Gamecocks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on SEC. The Gamecocks will host the game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -13.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Radford at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Radford Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Radford fell to 8-4 on the season after a 78-68 loss to Colorado State on Tuesday. The Highlanders, who were +11.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>Radford trailed 37-27 at halftime but matched Colorado State with 41 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Radford's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they hit 73.7% of their free throws, going 14-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>Rashaan Mbemba and Keshawn Williams led the way with 16 points each, with Mbemba shooting 85.7% and Williams hitting 63.6% of his shots. Kyan Evans and Josiah Harris also contributed 15 points, with Evans knocking down 3-of-5 from three-point range.</p><p>Radford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 74% of their two-point attempts, going 23/31 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Radford's opponent shot 28%, making 6 of 21 attempts. The Highlanders also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 82%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Gamecocks Chances at Home</h3><p>South Carolina improved to 8-3 on the season with a 91-88 win over Clemson on Tuesday. The Gamecocks were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>South Carolina led 34-26 at halftime, but the game opened up in the second half. They scored 46 points after the break but allowed Clemson to put up 54 points. The total points for the game ended at 179, well over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>South Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, thanks to hitting 56.1% of their two-point attempts and 41.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 27 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes. Ian Schieffelin added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7%, while Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 22 points on 80% shooting. Myles Stute was also hot from deep, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points.</p><p>South Carolina struggled defensively, giving up 88 points on 51% shooting. Their opponents were efficient inside, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Carolina allowed 41% shooting, with 7 threes made. They also sent their opponents to the line 34 times, where they converted 70% of their free throws.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the Rangers and Diamondbacks face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Chase Field in Phoenix, and the Diamondbacks are favored on the money line (-142). The Rangers are +120 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Texas will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, as they are 70-74 and 3rd in the AL West. Arizona is 3rd in the NL West with a record of 80-64. Tonight's pitching matchup is Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -142</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rangers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Angels, closing out their series with a 7-4 win. After allowing three runs to the Angels in the top of the 1st, the Rangers responded with three runs of their own. Texas went on to add another two runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Starting for the Rangers was Andrew Heaney, who picked up the win and went six innings, giving up three earned runs on just three hits. Heaney also issued three walks and struck out eight Angels batters. The Rangers's bullpen closed things out with Kirby Yates picking up the save.</p><p>Texas is 70-74 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL West, 7.5 games behind the Astros for the division lead. The Rangers have gone 19-20 in AL West matchups this season. They have won two straight games and are 7-3 across their last 10.</p>

<p>So far, the Rangers have been much better at home, going 41-34 compared to 29-40 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers are 23-41 this season, which includes having won two straight as the underdog. Texas' overall series record is 20-25-1, and they have won four straight series.</p><p>The Rangers have been a poor run line bet this season, going 61-83 overall, including a 30-39 mark on the road. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 34-30, compared to 27-53 as the favorite. Their average run margin on the season is -0.3, and they have been outscored by an average of 1.0 runs per game on the road.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are on the road tonight to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Rangers games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Texas has a 65-74 over/under record this season, and their average over/under line is 9 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs this season, the Rangers have an 8-15-2 over/under record. The over has hit in two straight Texas games.</p><p>Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 11-7 with an ERA of 3.55. Eovaldi has pitched well recently, picking up the win in each of his last three outings. In his most recent start, he went seven innings and gave up two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Eovaldi has a WHIP of 1.06 and has issued just 2.14 walks per nine innings compared to 8.82 strikeouts.</p><p>Corey Seager has been the Rangers' best hitter this season, leading the team with 30 home runs and 74 RBIs, while also batting .278. Seager's 30 homers are 11th in the league. Adolis Garcia is 2nd on the team in RBIs, but he is batting just .218 for the season. Marcus Semien is on a five-game hitting streak and is 3rd on the team with 67 RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are just 22nd in runs per game at 4.2, and they are also below average in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. However, they do come into the game as one of the league's best teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Pavin Smith had a big game at the plate for the Diamondbacks in their 12-6 win over the Astros to close out their series. Smith went 3/4 with three homers and eight RBIs. The Diamondbacks really broke things open with a three-run 2nd inning and added another three runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Ryne Nelson got the start for the Diamondbacks, going 4 2/3 innings, and took the win. He did struggle on the mound, giving up five earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. Kevin Ginkel picked up the save, going 2 1/3 innings, and didn            't give up a run.</p><p>Arizona is 80-64 overall this year, and they are 3rd in the NL West, six games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. Heading into today's game vs. the Rangers, they are five games behind the Padres for the 2nd spot in the NL West. The Diamondbacks went 2-1 in their series vs. the Mariners before dropping two of three to the Astros.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks are 39-31 this year, and they have gone 41-33 on the road. Arizona has won three straight games as the favorite, and they are 45-26 overall as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 35-38, and their overall series record is 25-17-4. Arizona has dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>Arizona is 75-69 on the run line this season, with a scoring margin of +0.6 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 43-31 compared to 32-38 at home. They are 30-41 on the run line as the favorite and 45-28 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.1 runs per game, while it's -3.8 runs in losses.</p><p>Arizona's games have averaged 10.3 runs per game this season, and the Diamondbacks have gone over the total in 83 of their 137 games. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, Arizona has gone over 11 times, under 5 times, and pushed twice. Their games have had an average O/U line of 9 runs, and 70.1% of their games have had higher lines than today's 8-run total. The over has hit in each of their last three games.</p><p>Zac Gallen is coming off a strong outing in which he didn't give up a run. Against the Giants on September 4th, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just four hits. Looking back further, he has made 24 starts and has a record of 11-6. Gallen's ERA for the season is 3.69, along with a WHIP of 1.28. This year, opponents are batting .234 off the right-hander. Gallen has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 8.93 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Arizona comes into the game as the top-scoring team in the MLB, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They are also the league's top on-base percentage team and have the best team OPS in the league. This has helped them to the league's best home run total, and they are also near the top of the league in batting average and slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Ketel Marte has been a big part of the Diamondbacks' offense this season, as his 30 homers are the best mark on the team and 2nd best in the league. He is also 2nd on the team with 81 RBIs and has a batting average of .293. Over his last eight games, Eugenio Suarez has been on fire, going 14/31 with five homers and seven RBIs. This has pushed his season batting average up to .250.</p>

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