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<p>Betting on today's Pride and Huskies game? Catch the action at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and Northeastern is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northeastern Huskies -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Matthews Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Pride Stand a Chance in Boston?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hofstra dropped to 6-6 on the season after a 74-56 home loss to William & Mary on Thursday. The Pride, who were -5.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Hofstra trailed 48-27 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring the Tribe 29-26. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>Hofstra's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 56 points on 37.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, largely due to their poor 24.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 of 37 attempts. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 63.2% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Pride's offensive rebounding was nearly nonexistent, as they grabbed just 1 offensive board. Jaquan Sanders and Matteus Case each scored 15 points, with Case hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Sanders struggled, shooting 31.2% from the field and 30.8% from three.</p><p>Hofstra's defense held strong, allowing 74 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent to just 21 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense was effective, as they gave up 9 threes on 37 attempts (24%). They also allowed only 7 free-throw attempts, with 5 makes (71%).</p><h3>Will Northeastern Win at Home?</h3><h3>Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies improved to 9-5 on the season with an 80-77 home win over Delaware on Thursday. Northeastern entered the game as -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Northeastern led 44-34 at halftime but allowed Delaware to score 43 points in the 2nd half while putting up 36 of their own. Despite the win, the Huskies will need to tighten up defensively in future games.</p><p>Northeastern put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 42% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23 from the line.</p> <p>Rashad King led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds, despite missing both of his three-point attempts. John Camden added 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and also grabbing 8 boards. The Huskies pulled down 22 offensive rebounds, with Trent Middleton Jr. dishing out a team-high 5 assists.</p><p>Even with Northeastern giving up 77 points, their defense held the opponent to 42% shooting overall, allowing 29 field goals on 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 45%, connecting on 24 of their 53 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northeastern's defense limited the damage, with the opposing team hitting just 5 of 16 threes for 31%. At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 73%, making 17 of 23 attempts. Northeastern also allowed 22 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are favored by 11 and have a record of 22-17, which is good for 4th in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are 13th in the East with a record of 10-31.</p>

<p>This game will be shown on SN and the over/under line is set at 229.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raptors Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Raptors improved to 10-31 on the season after a 110-97 home win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Toronto entered the game as +14 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread. The total score of 207 points fell well short of the 229.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when Toronto went on a 12-0 run, turning a 34-29 deficit into a 41-34 lead. They outscored Boston 22-15 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Raptors shot 50.6% from the field, with RJ Barrett leading the way, scoring 22 points, 8 assists, and 10 rebounds. Scottie Barnes contributed 18 points and 9 assists, while Jakob Poeltl was perfect from the field, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Toronto made 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc. Poeltl scored 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Barnes added 8 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Raptors held the Celtics to 97 points on Wednesday, giving up 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 15 points. Toronto's defense limited Boston to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Raptors also sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made 9 free throws. Toronto finished with 43 defensive rebounds, allowed 13 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 22-17 on the season with a dominant 122-93 win over the Magic on Wednesday. Playing at home, Milwaukee entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 215, narrowly surpassing the O/U line of 212.5.</p> <p>A 19-0 run early in the game helped the Bucks take control, stretching the score from 11-9 to 30-9. Milwaukee led 34-16 after the 1st quarter and continued to outscore Orlando in each of the remaining quarters, including a 30-25 edge in the 4th.</p><p>In their win over the Magic, the Bucks shot 62.5% from the field, with Damian Lillard leading the way, hitting 3 threes at 100% and finishing with 30 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the floor.</p> <p>Milwaukee made just 7 threes, but connected at a 58.3% rate. Lillard scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Giannis poured in 14 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 93 points on 34% shooting. Milwaukee set the tone early, allowing only 16 points in the 1st quarter and keeping Orlando in check throughout the game, giving up 25 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Milwaukee's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited the Magic to 12 threes on 26% shooting. The Bucks also sent Orlando to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15. Milwaukee controlled the glass with 46 defensive rebounds and added 10 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Hawkeyes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 169.5 points, and Iowa is favored by -29 vs. USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +29</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +29.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 169.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>USC Upstate's season continued with a 98-74 home loss to Queens (NC) on Saturday, November 23rd. The Spartans entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>USC Upstate trailed 50-40 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 48.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field. They hit just 5 of 20 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 25% rate, while their two-point shooting was a strong 57.9% (22/38). Their effective field goal percentage came in at 51.7%.</p> <p>Chris Ashby led the way with 23 points, hitting 7 of 13 from three-point range. Breylin Garcia added 17 points, shooting 70% overall. The Spartans struggled at the free-throw line, making only 15 of 29 attempts (51.7%).</p><p>USC Upstate struggled defensively, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Spartans couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts (22/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, USC Upstate held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 15 free throws (51%). The Spartans also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Hawkeyes?</h3><p>On Friday, November 22nd, the Hawkeyes fell to the Aggies 77-69 at home. Iowa, favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 37-33 at halftime, Iowa struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 146 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Hawkeyes struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 19.2% on 5-of-26 attempts, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They were more efficient inside, hitting 60.5% of their two-point shots, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.8%.</p> <p>Mason Falslev led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 75% from three-point range. Brock Harding added 19 points and 5 assists, while Owen Freeman contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Iowa giving up 77 points, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, however, Iowa struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 60% on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 38 tries. The Hawkeyes also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8.</p>

USC Upstate Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Falcons and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Fresno State is favored by -3 vs. Air Force in a Mountain West conference matchup.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs -3</p><p>This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Falcons Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Falcons dropped to 3-14 this season after a 68-62 road loss to Nevada on Tuesday. Despite being +19.5 point underdogs, Air Force kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Air Force led 35-33 at halftime but managed only 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points of 130 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Air Force managed 62 points in their last game, shooting 39.2% from the field and 49% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 10 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 37% from deep, while shooting 41.7% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 17 attempts for a 70.6% success rate.</p> <p>Ethan Taylor led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three-point range and finishing 8 of 16 overall. Tré Coleman added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Kyle Marshall contributed 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Falcons recorded 15 assists as a team, with 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite Air Force’s defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Falcons struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 60% of their attempts, going 20/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force's defense allowed 6 threes on 14 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They did manage to send their opponent to the line 23 times, where they shot just 43%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulldogs fell to 4-13 on the season after a 77-66 home loss to Nevada on Saturday, January 11th. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, Fresno State kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Fresno State led 31-30 at halftime but couldn’t maintain their edge, as they were outscored 34-33 in the 2nd half.</p><p>Fresno State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 32.3% on two-point attempts. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 from deep.</p> <p>Nick Davidson led the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. David Douglas Jr. added 16 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% clip.</p><p>Fresno State's defense put up a solid effort, holding their opponent to 77 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the other team hitting just 10 of 31 attempts for 32%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fresno State allowed 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 for 70%. Fresno State also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Colonials and Phoenix game? Catch the action at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI, as the Phoenix hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Robert Morris is favored by -4 in this Horizon League conference contest against Green Bay. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +4</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Colonials Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris improved to 10-7 on the season with a 75-72 win over Wright State on Sunday, January 12th. The Colonials, who were slight -1 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Robert Morris outscored Wright State 41-38 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just under the 148.5 O/U line.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 45.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 31.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-19 from beyond the arc, while hitting 52.8% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Colonials made 19 of 27 attempts, good for 70.4%.</p> <p>Alvaro Folgueiras and Brandon Noel each contributed 16 points, with Folgueiras shooting 75% from the field. Andrew Welage hit 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 14 points, and DJ Smith knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, also scoring 13 points. Robert Morris recorded 14 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Robert Morris gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 19 for 36 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Robert Morris held the other team to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 70%. The Colonials allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Green Bay Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Green Bay fell to 2-15 on the season after a 70-59 road loss to Milwaukee on Saturday, January 11th. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Phoenix kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Green Bay trailed 36-24 at halftime but managed to outscore Milwaukee 35-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 149.5 over/under line.</p><p>In their last game, the Green Bay Phoenix put up 59 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%, while their two-point shooting was a strong 62.5% (15/24). Their effective field goal percentage came in at 46.8%.</p> <p>On the boards, Green Bay managed only 2 offensive rebounds, and they connected on 14 of 19 free throws (73.7%). Yonatan Levy and Marcus Hall each scored 15 points, with Hall knocking down 2 of 5 threes. Themus Fulks contributed 14 points and 5 assists, while Kentrell Pullian and Mac Wrecke added 13 points apiece.</p><p>Green Bay's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Green Bay's defense held their opponents to 5 three-pointers on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 23, shooting 76%. Green Bay allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Robert Morris Colonials vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-119) will host the Denver Nuggets (+100) in a non-conference matchup. Miami (-1.5) is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference and has lost two straight games. Denver (24-16) is 4th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami and will be televised on ALT.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-129 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Stun the Crowd at Kaseya Center?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 24-16 on the season after a 128-108 home loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. Denver entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 20 points.</p> <p>Houston took control early, outscoring Denver 41-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Nuggets couldn’t recover, trailing 102-81 going into the 4th. The teams played evenly in the 2nd half, with Denver edging Houston 27-26 in the 4th. The total points of 236.5 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 11.5 points.</p><p>In their 128-108 loss to the Rockets, the Nuggets shot 53.3% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 48.3% clip. Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each scored 22 points, with Braun shooting 90.9% from the floor.</p> <p>Murray connected on 4 threes, hitting 80% from deep, while Russell Westbrook added 17 points, making 3 threes at 60%. Braun and Murray both scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 41 points, which contributed to their 128-108 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Denver allowed Houston to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets also had trouble defending the three, as the Rockets hit 17 threes on 44% shooting. Denver sent Houston to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Nuggets recorded 4 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can Miami Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Heat fell to 20-19 on the season after a 117-108 road loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Miami, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 225 points exceeded the O/U line of 214.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Miami looked strong early, going on a 10-0 run to take a 49-41 lead and outscoring the Lakers 28-20 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Heat struggled in the 2nd half, getting outscored 29-19 in the 3rd and 34-23 in the 4th after leading 85-83 going into the final period.</p><p>Tyler Herro's 34 points and 7 threes highlighted the Heat's offensive effort in their 117-108 loss to the Lakers, as he shot 58.3% from deep and 66.7% overall. Miami connected on 16 threes at a 44.4% clip, finishing with a 53.4% field goal percentage.</p> <p>Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic each added 12 points, with Jovic also dishing out 8 assists. Herro scored 16 points in the 1st quarter, while Highsmith added 7 in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Lakers to 20 points, but they gave up 34 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, leading to a 117-108 loss. Miami allowed the Lakers to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat gave up 13 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Lakers to the line 14 times, where they hit 10 free throws. Miami finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Nittany Lions versus the Scarlet Knights? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -1 to win at home against Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -1</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Penn State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 8-1 on the season with an 81-70 win over Purdue on Thursday. The Nittany Lions, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game reached 151, just over the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 40-24 at halftime. They scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed Purdue to put up 46 points, making the final score closer than the first half suggested.</p><p>Penn State's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 48.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 38.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-18 from deep, and were impressive at the free-throw line, hitting 28-of-32 for 87.5%.</p> <p>Ace Baldwin Jr. led the team with 17 points and 6 assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer added 15 points each. Freddie Dilione contributed 14 points, hitting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, and Nick Kern Jr. chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Even with Penn State allowing 70 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposition, who shot 48% from the field, including 55% from two-point range. The Nittany Lions also gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting clip.</p> <p>Fouls were an issue for Penn State, as they sent the other team to the line 32 times, where they converted 28 free throws, an 87% rate. The Nittany Lions also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Rutgers?</h3><p>Rutgers fell to 5-4 on the season after an 80-66 road loss to Ohio State on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 39-31 at halftime, Rutgers couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 41. The Scarlet Knights will look to bounce back as they continue their season.</p><p>In their latest game, Rutgers put up 66 points, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 91.7% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal and Bruce Thornton each scored 22 points, with Royal shooting 75% and Thornton hitting 61.5% of his shots. Dylan Harper added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Despite Rutgers giving up 80 points, their defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 55% from the field, making 32 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Scarlet Knights allowed a 65% shooting rate, with their opponent hitting 26 of 40 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rutgers' defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 76%. Additionally, Rutgers gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>The Bobcats and Zips are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158 points, and Akron is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Ohio.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Akron Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 9-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio led 45-35 at halftime and continued to play well in the second half, outscoring Ball State 41-36. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, thanks in part to their 65% shooting on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36.4%.</p> <p>The Bobcats also added 10 points from the free-throw line, hitting 62.5% of their attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Mickey Pearson Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each contributed 15 points, with Paveletzke also adding 6 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Bobcats had a tough time containing two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 65% of their attempts, going 26/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Ohio gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Zips Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Zips improved to 9-5 on the season with an 85-78 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Akron, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game hit 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Akron had to rally in this game, as they were down 42-30 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Toledo 55-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a strong 56.5% inside the arc, but just 31% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Johnson led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 52.2% overall, though he struggled from deep, going 1 for 7. Akron dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with Amani Lyles contributing 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Akron's defense gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 26/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, Akron held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%. Akron allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Wednesday's matchup between the Mariners and Twins is set for 7:40 PM from Target Field in Minneapolis. Seattle comes in with a record of 20-16, while the Twins are 20-15. Toeing the rubber for the Mariners is George Kirby, and he is facing off against Chris Paddack for the Twins.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Mariners are the slight favorite on the money line at -118. Looking at the money line odds for the Twins, they are at -103. You can catch this one on RSNW.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -103</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Twins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle picked up a 10-6 road win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 1st inning, scoring 8 of their 10 runs. As for the Twins, they scored their first run in the 3rd and added five more in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Mariners were at +135 on the money line.</p>

<p>Emerson Hancock got the start for the Mariners, going just four innings while giving up four runs and striking out two. He did not factor in the decision. Ryne Stanek got the win out of the bullpen, and Kendall Graveman got the save. Jorge Alcala took the loss for Minnesota out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh and Mitch Haniger each homered for the Mariners, while Ryan Jeffers hit a home run for the Twins. Raleigh, Haniger, and Dylan Moore each had two hits and two RBIs for Seattle's offense.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 20-16 overall this season, putting them 2nd in the AL West, just a half-game behind the Rangers for the division lead. The Mariners are 4-2 against other teams in the AL West. They are on the road today, closing out their series with the Twins, and they are 6-4 overall in their series this year.</p>

<p>The Mariners have won three straight series, and their overall series record is 6-4-1. At home, they are 11-8 compared to 9-8 on the road. As the favorite, the Mariners are 11-8 this year, and they are 9-8 when favored. They have dropped two straight as the favorite.</p><p>Seattle has been a solid team against the run line this season, going 18-18 overall. They have been better on the road, where they are 9-8, compared to 9-10 at home. They have been a run line underdog more often than not, going 10-7 in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.2, while it drops to -3.0 in losses.</p><p>The Mariners have played 34 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs for 11 of them. In those games, the over has hit 8 times, and the under has hit 3 times. Overall, the Mariners have played in 18 games with higher over/under lines and 7 games with lower over/under lines.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Twins. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 3.76. Kirby's WHIP for the season is currently 1.04. In his 38 1/3 innings of work, he has issued just four walks compared to 36 strikeouts. Kirby has turned in four quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he allowed just one earned run in six innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. One of Kirby's best starts of the year came on April 27th vs. the Diamondbacks, where he went seven innings, didn't allow a run, and struck out 12.</p><p>For the season, the Mariners are averaging 3.8 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .222 and have the most strikeouts in the league. However, they do have the 7th most home runs in the league.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh is the Mariners' leader in home runs this season, but he is coming off a stretch in which he has gone just 3/20 at the plate. However, all three of his hits during this stretch have been home runs. Julio Rodriguez is batting .255 for the season and went 7/28 in his last six games. Mitch Haniger and Jorge Polanco are also tied for the team lead in homers, but Haniger is batting just .215 for the season.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota will take on the Mariners today with an overall record of 20-15, which has them 3rd in the AL Central. They are 2.5 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Twins' overall record is 12-7 in AL Central matchups this year.</p>

<p>The Twins have been playing well overall, and they have gone 8-2 across their last ten games. At home, they are 9-8 compared to 11-7 on the road. As the underdog, the Twins are 3-8 this year, and they have won two straight as the underdog overall. Minnesota's series record is 5-4-2 this year, and they have won four straight series overall.</p><p>Minnesota's average run differential is +0.3 runs per game, and they are 18-17 against the run line this season. The Twins have been a better bet on the road, going 11-7 against the run line, compared to 7-10 at home. They have been an underdog in 11 games, going 5-6 against the run line, and have covered in two straight games as an underdog.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record for the season is now 17-17 after the O/U line was set at 8 runs for their game against Seattle. The Twins have had an average combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season. So far, 65.7% of their games have had higher O/U lines than today's 7.5 runs.</p><p>Chris Paddack gets the start for the Twins today and has a record of 3-1 with a 4.78 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Paddack has made six starts, and opponents are batting .292 this season. Paddack has turned in two quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing, which came against the Red Sox, he went six innings. Paddack's ERA at home is 1.29, compared to 8.96 on the road. He has allowed a total of five home runs this season.</p><p>Max Kepler is currently on a nine-game hitting streak for the Twins and has been really hot at the plate over his last five games, batting .471 with four runs scored and one home run. Ryan Jeffers has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 5/17 in his last four games with two homers and six RBIs.</p>

<p>As a team, the Twins are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are 11th in home runs and have the league's 4th best isolated power figure. Minnesota's team batting average is just 16th in the league, and they have been below average in terms of drawing walks.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 5/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Leathernecks and Panthers game? Catch the action at Groniger Arena in Charleston, IL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Eastern Illinois as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Groniger Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Western Illinois?</h3><p>Western Illinois dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 77-66 road loss to SIUE on Thursday. The Leathernecks entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Western Illinois trailed 42-30 at halftime but played a tighter second half, outscoring SIUE 36-35. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Leathernecks put up 66 points, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 43.5% of their threes, going 10-for-23 from deep, and were 8-for-9 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Marko Maletic led the way, hitting 6-of-8 from three and finishing with 28 points. Ray'Sean Taylor added 23 points, shooting 75% overall, while Brian Taylor II was 5-for-6 from beyond the arc, contributing 19 points.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 77 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 50 attempts.</p> <p>The Leathernecks gave up 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts (59%) and 8 threes on 13 attempts (61%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Eastern Illinois as Home Favorites</h3><p>Eastern Illinois picked up a 78-74 win over Lindenwood on Thursday, improving their record to 2-9. The Panthers were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread in the win.</p> <p>After leading 35-27 at halftime, Eastern Illinois allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but held on for the win. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p><p>Eastern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 11 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 61.1% of their 36 attempts.</p> <p>Zion Fruster led the way with 29 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Markeith Browning II added 21 points and 5 assists, while Kooper Jacobi contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Eastern Illinois gave up 74 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. They conceded 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois allowed 6 threes on 11 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 54%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 61%. Eastern Illinois gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Panthers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Maple Leafs.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers 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 Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can The Maple Leafs Secure a Win at Sunrise?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 13-6-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the game’s 3 total goals falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota found the net at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The goal was set up by Auston Matthews, who recorded his 6th assist of the year, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists.</p> <p>Despite 28 shots on goal, the Leafs were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Maple Leafs' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-9-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead for good with a goal at 2:32 in the third period. Florida’s defense held the Stars scoreless in the first and third periods.</p><p>Florida’s offense struck four times in their 4-2 win over the Stars, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play, as Matthew Tkachuk picked up his third goal of the year.</p> <p>Carolina’s offense was balanced, with four different players finding the net. Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers, who recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their strong play from the 3rd period of their last game, where they didn't allow a goal. They gave up two goals in the 2nd period, but they were the only goals they allowed all game. Spencer Knight had 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the Panthers' defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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