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<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

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<p>Heading into this week six matchup, the Texas State Bobcats are on the road vs. the Troy Trojans. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET from Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) in Troy, and the game can be seen on ESNU. The Bobcats are 2-2 on the season, while Troy is looking for just their second win, as they come in with a 1-4 record. Texas State is the -14-point favorite, and the over/under line is at 57.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS STATE BOBCATS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Troy Trojans +14</p><p>This game will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas State Bobcats winning this one by a score of 32 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the Texas State Bobcats to win, our ATS pick is to take the Troy Trojans at +14</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas State Bobcats Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Texas State enters Week 6 against Troy with a 2-2 record, ranked 81st in our power rankings. They have an 84.5% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. So far, they are 1-1 at home and 0-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Despite being favored in three of their four games, Texas State is 1-2 as the favorite, with an average scoring margin of +10.5 points per game. Against the spread, they are 1-2 this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. Texas State’s games have averaged 64.5 points, and their over/under record is 2-0-1, with an average margin of +8 points over the line.</p><p>Texas State’s offense is averaging 37.5 points per game, placing them 21st in the nation heading into week 6. Our power rankings have them as the 53rd best offense in college football. They rank 23rd in passing completions, averaging 26 per game, and are 35th in passing attempts, with 37.5 per game. Their passing attack is producing 294 yards per game, and they have converted 43.6% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Jordan McCloud has completed 69.3% of his passes, throwing for 1,141 yards and 12 touchdowns, with three interceptions. His passer rating is 113. Jaden Williams leads the receiving corps with 292 yards and three touchdowns on 22 catches. On the ground, Texas State is averaging 160 rushing yards per game, with Ismail Mahdi leading the way with 307 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Texas State's defense will look to bounce back after giving up 40 points in their recent 40-39 loss to Sam Houston. They allowed 25 first downs and 395 total yards, including 300 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. Through the air, Texas State's defense limited Sam Houston to just 95 passing yards on 10 completions.</p><p></p><p>On the season, Texas State ranks 44th nationally, allowing 27 points per game. Opponents are averaging 137.5 rushing yards per game on 38.2 carries, while quarterbacks have posted a 76.1 passer rating, completing 52.8% of their passes for 207.5 yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Troy Trojans Going Win In At Upset At Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)</h3><p>At 1-4 this season, Troy is ranked 100th in our CFB power rankings. They have just a 13.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Trojans are 0-2 at home and 0-2 on the road, and they’ve been favored in two of their five games so far.</p> <p></p><p>Troy’s average scoring margin is -4.4 points per game, and they are 1-3 against the spread. At home, they are 0-2 ATS, and they’ve gone 0-2 as the favorite this season.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points, higher than any of Troy’s previous games. Their over/under record is 2-2, with an average line of 46.2 points and an average total of 47.2 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 6, Troy's offense is averaging 21.4 points per game, placing them 76th nationally. They are ranked 83rd in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game ranks 76th with 189 yards per game, but they are 46th in completions, averaging 15.4 per game. Troy is also converting 48.5% of their third downs, which ranks 22nd.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Goose Crowder has completed 69.8% of his passes for 546 yards and has five touchdowns without an interception, giving him a passer rating of 122. Damien Taylor leads the rushing attack with 336 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Devonte Ross has 529 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 29 catches.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Troy lost 13-9 to UL Monroe, allowing just 13 points. The defense gave up 257 total yards, including 122 rushing yards on 37 attempts and 135 passing yards, while forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged a 96.7 passer rating and 118.2 passing yards per game against Troy’s defense. The unit has faced the 23rd fewest pass attempts nationally, but they’ve allowed 178 rushing yards per game, ranking 123rd in the country.</p>

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