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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pirates versus the 49ers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 130 points, and Charlotte is favored by -7 vs. East Carolina in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>EAST CAROLINA PIRATES VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +7</p><p>This game will be played at Halton Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Even though we have Charlotte winning straight-up, we like East Carolina at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pirates Offense Score Enough in Charlotte?</h3><p>East Carolina enters today's game against Charlotte as a 7-point underdog. The Pirates have gone 3-7 on the road this season, compared to 7-7 at home.</p>

<p>Overall, East Carolina is 11-11, including a 3-5 mark in American Athletic Conference play. They are coming off a 71-60 loss to South Florida.</p><p>East Carolina's ATS record for the season is 9-10-1, and they are 4-2 vs. the spread on the road this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates have gone 6-4 ATS. In their last 3 road games, East Carolina is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>East Carolina's over/under record this season is 7-13 and the average scoring total in their games is 137.2 points. Today's over/under line of 130 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (142.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 123 points and their OU record during this stretch is 0-3.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the East Carolina offense tallied 60 points in a matchup against South Florida. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.3%, and they made 5 threes. Russell Felton Jr. is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16. Meanwhile, Ezra Ausar also brings a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the East Carolina defense is giving up an average of 68.1 points per contest. East Carolina's three-point defense is currently 129th in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.8% of their shots vs. East Carolina.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the 49ers Chances at Home</h3><p>Charlotte has been dominant at home this season, going 8-1 with an average scoring margin of +9.9 points per game. They have won their last five games at home and are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home. Overall, the 49ers have won seven straight games and have a record of 13-7.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Charlotte is 9-2 this season and has been favored in 11 of their 20 games. They have gone 7-1 in American Athletic Conference games compared to 6-6 in non-conference games. In their last game, the 49ers beat Tulane 75-71.</p><p>Charlotte has been outstanding against the spread this season, going 12-6-1. They have been even better vs. the spread at home, where they are 8-1 this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the 49ers have gone 7-2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 130 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in Charlotte's games this season (134.6). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Charlotte offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against Tulane. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.6%, and they made 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Lu'Cye Patterson, who is averaging 14.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Igor Milicic Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 13.1 heading into game.</p><p>So far this season, the Charlotte defense has been performing well, ranking 29th in the country at 64.7 points allowed per contest. Charlotte's three-point defense is currently 52nd in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.2% of their shots vs. Charlotte.</p>

East Carolina Pirates vs Charlotte 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Penguins and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Athletics Center O'rena in Rochester, MI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and the Golden Grizzlies are the home favorites against the Penguins in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics Center O'rena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Penguins Win on the Road?</h3><p>Youngstown State will look to extend their three-game winning streak when they take on Oakland. The Penguins are 13-5 overall, including a perfect 6-0 mark at home. However, they have struggled on the road, going just 3-4.</p>

<p>For the season, Youngstown State has been the underdog in five of their 18 games, going 1-4 in those contests. They are coming off an 81-71 victory over Wright State.</p><p>Youngstown State's ATS record this season is 7-6, including a 3-4 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Penguins have gone 2-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Youngstown State is 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Youngstown State's games this year (149.5). So far, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 156 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Youngstown State offense tallied 81 points in a matchup against Wright State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.5%, and they made 10 threes. Ziggy Reid led the scoring for the Penguins, contributing 20 points. Additionally, Brett Thompson chipped in with 20 points.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Youngstown State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.3% this season.</p><h3>Will the Golden Grizzlies Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Oakland has a record of 5-3, and they have won their last three games at home. So far, they have been the favorite in nine of their games and have a record of 7-2 in those games. They are 11-8 overall this season and have won four games in a row.</p>

<p>Youngstown State has a road record of 5-5 this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -0.8 points per game. Oakland's average scoring margin at home is +1.5 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Oakland has gone 5-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Grizzlies have an ATS record of 5-5. At home this year, Oakland is 4-4 ATS and their home ATS mark over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Oakland's games this season (145.6). This year, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, which is lower than their season average of 148 points per game.</p><p>Oakland is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 88 points versus IUPUI. This output is higher than their season-average of 74.8 points per game. The team's top scorer is Trey Townsend, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.1, while Jack Gohlke also maintains a PPG average of 10 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Golden Grizzlies' defense holds the 209th rank in the nation, allowing 74.3 points per game. Oakland's three-point defense is currently 198th in the country at 8.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.9% of their shots vs. Oakland.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24

<p>The Terriers and Billikens are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Billikens will host the game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -7.5 at home against Wofford.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Wofford Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Terriers fell to 4-7 on the season after a 77-67 road loss to Charleston on Monday. Wofford entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 144 points fell just under the O/U line of 149.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Wofford was outscored 43-33 in the second half, leading to the loss.</p><p>Wofford struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 21.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 37 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, but they managed to grab 22 offensive rebounds, which helped them score 67 points.</p> <p>Ante Brzovic led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% from the field and adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Deywilk Tavarez contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Kyler Filewich pulled down 16 rebounds despite shooting 30.8% overall.</p><p>Wofford's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 42% shooting, with 15 makes on 35 tries.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 11, good for 84%. Wofford allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Billikens?</h3><h3>Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 81-77 loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Billikens, who were -2.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in the road loss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-31 at halftime, Saint Louis made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Illinois State 46-38. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They connected on 38.7% of their threes, going 12/31 from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% rate.</p> <p>Robbie Avila and Chase Walker were key contributors, each scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively. Avila hit 3 threes, while Walker was perfect from deep, going 2/2. Isaiah Swope also made an impact, knocking down 6 of 10 threes and finishing with 22 points.</p><p>Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 17 shots, shooting 47%. Saint Louis also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 71% success rate. The Billikens gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

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<p>The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough week. They’ve lost two out of three to the Boston Red Sox to fall another game back in the standings and the other teams in the AL East Division are making moves. While the Red Sox haven’t made a big splash yet, the Tampa Bay Rays added Nelson Cruz and the New York Yankees added Joey Gallo.</p>



<p>Gaining a split at Fenway Park would soften the blow a little bit and that is what the Jays will attempt to do on Thursday night in Boston. The line shows the Red Sox as a slight favorite in the -115 range at <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/"><strong>BetUS Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 10 in the battle between Hyun Jin Ryu and Eduardo Rodriguez.</p>



<h2><strong><u>Toronto Blue Jays</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Blue Jays sit 10.5 games back of the Red Sox after yesterday’s doubleheader split with 4-1 wins each way. They are only 4.5 games out of the second Wild Card spot, but the Oakland A’s also made an upgrade yesterday by acquiring Starling Marte. The Jays will return home to Rogers Centre after this game for the first time since 2019, but may do so only one game above .500.</p>



<p>In a lot of respects, this is a pretty big game for Toronto. The division is likely a pipe dream, but with mere hours left before the Trade Deadline after this game, the team should upgrade on the pitching side. Maybe the front office doesn’t believe that using prospects or other assets on this team is a good idea right now.</p>



<p>We’ll have to wait and see, but going back home to Rogers Centre on a high note would be nice for Toronto. This is an offense that ranks second in wOBA, but a big portion of that success has come in “home” ballparks in Dunedin and Buffalo. The road has been less kind to the Jays, though they still rank in the top six in road production because most other teams have low outputs.</p>



<p>Hyun Jin Ryu brings a 3.44 ERA and a 3.87 FIP into this start. The 34-year-old southpaw has worked 110 innings across 19 starts this season. He’s had some regression to the mean this season, as his K% has fallen to below 20% for the first time since 2016. He’s also allowed a lot more hard contact, but has mostly been able to pitch around it with a 77% LOB% and a .284 BABIP. His Hard Hit% of 41.3% is the highest he has had in the Statcast era and he has set a new high mark in Barrels allowed.</p>



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<p>Eduardo Rodriguez will hope to stay on the right path for the Red Sox. Their 28-year-old southpaw has an ugly 5.23 ERA, but has a 3.51 FIP and a 3.34 xFIP, so he is a positive regression candidate through and through. E-Rod has a 65.8% LOB% and a .355 BABIP against, so he’s fallen on the wrong side of both luck and variance more often than not this season.</p>



<p>What is so crazy about Rodriguez’s season is that, while he has allowed 14 home runs, he only has a 35.5% Hard Hit%. That is a career high for him, but still far better than the league average in that metric. He certainly doesn’t deserve a .355 BABIP for his troubles. His 27.4% K% is the highest of his career. He has allowed five runs on 14 hits in 17.2 innings in the month of July, so it would seem that his better fortunes may have finally arrived.</p>



<p>It isn’t like Rodriguez, or any other Red Sox starter, has to be that great in order to give the team a chance. That is because the Red Sox have a top-five offense in baseball. Fenway Park is conducive to offense and the Sox are a top-five unit there as well. They make a lot of contact and a lot of quality contact at that. They’re also much more aggressive at home, so they’ve been able to use the park to their advantage in that regard.</p>



<p>The Red Sox are 33-21 at home and 22-15 against left-handed starters this season. The Blue Jays are 11-16 against southpaw starters, but are 28-26 at home. Even with all of their offensive successes at home, the Jays are just 22-22 in that split.</p>



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<p>You have to look at Boston again today. The Red Sox have a pitcher trending in the right direction in Rodriguez and a guy that shows a lot of positive signs moving forward. The Blue Jays have a guy in Ryu that hasn’t seemed fully healthy of late and has been allowing a lot of hard contact, which has been exacerbated by the decreased strikeout rate. The Red Sox are the pick for tonight.</p>





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<p>You can catch this week's 13 CFB game between the Red Raiders and Longhorns on ABC at 7:30 (11/24/23). The matchup will take place at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin (TX). The Longhorns are set as 13.5 point favorites at home in this Big 12 showdown. Can they pull off a home win and cover the spread?</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 34-20 in favor of Texas.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 53 points, and we like the over with a projected 54 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Red Raiders Ready for a Win at Austin?</h3><p>The Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Texas with a 6-5 record, including 2-2 on the road and 3-2 at home.</p><p>Heading into this week's matchup with Texas, the Red Raiders have been favored in seven games and the underdog in two. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 4-5.</p><p>Over the course of 11 games, the average over/under line in Texas Tech's matchups has been 57.3 points. These games have had an average combined score of 52.9 points, leading to an OU record of 3-6.</p><p>Texas Tech comes into the game with an offense averaging 28.6, which places them at 50th in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 56th nationally, with an average of 233.2 passing yards. In the rushing department, they're 49th in the nation, with 401 rushing attempts per game for the season.</p><p>The Red Raiders defense comes into the game with 18 sacks, and ranked 1st in QB hurries. In terms of points allowed, they are giving up 24.3 points per game (92nd). When it comes to defending the pass, they are ranked 98th in the NCAA, allowing an average of 226.6 passing yards per game. Additionally, Texas Tech's run defense comes in allowing 155.3 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Can the Longhorns Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Texas Longhorns take on the Texas Tech with a 10-1 record, including 5-1 on the road and 4-0 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Texas has gone 5-5 this season. The Longhorns have been favored nine times compared to one game as the underdog.</p><p>After 11 games, the average over/under line in Texas' matches stands at 53.8 points. The collective score in their games has averaged 51.3 points, resulting in an OU record of 2-7-1.</p><p>The Longhorns come into their matchup vs. Texas Tech 37th in college football at 412 rushing attempts per game. This has translated to an average of 178.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 39th nationally. Additionally, they've been airing it out 32.1 times each game, accumulating an average of 276.3 passing yards. In terms of scoring, they stand 26th, with 33.1 points per game.</p><p>On defense, the Longhorns defense has 29 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. So far, teams are scoring 18.2 points per game against them (63rd). In terms of pass defense, they're ranked 145th in the NCAA, allowing 253.9 passing yards per game. Moreover, Texas' run defense is allowing 82.7 rushing yards per contest.</p>

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