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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Camels face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Fighting Camels are hosting the game at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC. Charleston come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell 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 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Win at Buies Creek?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Charleston's season record dropped to 12-4 after an 84-73 road loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charleston led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 35. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.8% overall and 31.7% from three-point range. Despite the poor shooting, they managed to hit 13 threes, with Deywilk Tavarez knocking down 6 of 12 from deep and finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. also contributed 4 threes, scoring 22 points and dishing out 5 assists. Madison Durr was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots and adding 6 assists. The Cougars grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and totaled 19 assists in the game.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to connect on 23 of 41 two-point attempts, a 56% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponent hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. The Cougars also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Camels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Campbell fell to 5-10 on the season after an 81-68 road loss to Elon on Monday, January 13th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Camels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Campbell trailed 42-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points hit 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Campbell's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, but they did hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Sam Sherry was nearly perfect, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. The Fighting Camels also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Campbell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Campbell's opponents shot 36%, making 9 of 25 attempts. The Fighting Camels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 84%.</p>

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As the NBA packages itself for the restart of the 2019-20 season, they certainly want to come back out of the gate quickly. And part of that is to match up the two top teams in the Western Conference. So BetAnySports customers will see the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, who share the same venue, tangling at The Arena on the campus of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.

The Lakers (49-14 SU, 35-27-1 ATS) have put together a squad that has the complementary parts LeBron James has kind of been looking for. Part of that plan was to let go of some young talent that hasn't necessarily been tested in playoff situations - and mortgage the short-term future of the franchise - by giving up a lot to get Anthony Davis, who has not only been the team's leading scorer but also his usual defensive force in the middle. LeBron is leading the league in assists at 10.6 per game, but he had averaged 30 points a game over his last ten before the forced shutdown.

The Clippers (44-20 SU, 35-29 ATS) have made some bold moves, and that includes the acquisitions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. What makes this duo significant is that while they are averaging 48 points per contest between them, they also offer the benefit of a couple of premier defenders. And having been plagued by injuries prior to the start of the season, they can only benefit from the extra rest, from a health standpoint.

In the odds posted at BetAnySports, upon which we will make our NBA picks, the Lakers are the slight favorites:

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<strong>Los Angeles Clippers +1</strong>

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As teams get back in the swing of things, a bench with some substance is going to be a good thing to have. Not that the Lakers don't have one; there are veterans like Dwight Howard and Danny Green, who have been in playoff situations. But the Clippers have the best group of reserves in the league, when you consider the talents of Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell, Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris, among others.

Yeah, that might afford the Clippers an advantage, especially as the Lakers will be missing guards Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley.

Still, we'd like to focus on something else - the total.

It is the belief here that shooting may not be so sharp coming out of the gate, and this a different location than the arena they both use in L.A. The idea that they will come out on fire doesn't seem plausible.

But we know these two squads can play defense. And that is something they can carry with them. So scoring is bound to be difficult. You might argue that the team that relies more on the long-distance shots is at a disadvantage. On that basis, it would seem to put us in the column of the Lakers, who have attempted fewer triples.

But you have to look closer.

These teams have played three times, tallying 214, 217 and 215 points. That's pretty consistent, and you see that the number put up by the oddsmaker reflects that. The Clippers, in the process of winning two of the three meetings, have held the Lakers to 43.5%, 40.6% and 44.8% shooting, all well below their season average.

It is apparent that the Clippers have been successful in taking the Lakers a little out of their game offensively.

In each meeting, the Lakers have exceeded their average in attempts from three-point land, where they ranked 23rd in the league at 31.4 (they were also 22nd in makes and 17th in three-point accuracy). In fact, they averaged almost 38 per game.

As it is, even though these teams both rank over 100 in the "Pace" category (indicating average possessions per 48 minutes), they have both trended toward the "under" (Lakers 52.4%, Clippers 54%). In fact, the only team that has gone under the total more often than Doc Rivers' team is, believe it or not, the Houston Rockets.

So the conclusions you can draw from this are (a) that they indeed have been effective defensively (which they have, as they are both in the top five in Defensive Rating) and (b) they are somewhat overrated by the betting public (and/or oddsmakers) in terms of sheer firepower.

The feeling here is that should have made an adjustment of some kind downward. We'll go "under."

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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Louisiana Tech is favored by -1 in this Conference USA conference contest against Jacksonville State. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +1</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Mathews Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Louisiana Tech improved to 10-4 on the season with a 79-74 win over Liberty on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs but pulled off the win at home, covering the spread in the process.</p> <p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Louisiana Tech exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.</p><p>In their last game, Louisiana Tech put up 79 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 88% of their attempts.</p> <p>Taelon Peter led the way with 33 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 55.6% from three. Sean Newman Jr. added 27 points and 8 assists, shooting 68.8% from the floor.</p><p>Louisiana Tech's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 34 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisiana Tech's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 7 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 88%. Louisiana Tech allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Jacksonville State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville State fell to 6-7 on the season after an 81-64 road loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 underdogs, the Gamecocks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Jacksonville State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Jacksonville State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they managed 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Essam Mostafa was a bright spot, hitting 10 of 12 shots and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jaron Pierre Jr. also contributed 22 points, despite shooting 36.4% from the field and 30% from three-point range.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they went 8/26 from three-point range. The Gamecocks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 73%.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-566) will host the Wizards (+414) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5.</p>

<p>Washington is currently on a three-game losing streak and has a record of 6-28. The 76ers are 14-20 and are favored by 11 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 150-83 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.8% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Washington Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Wizards dropped to 6-28 on the season after a 135-112 home loss to the Rockets on Tuesday. Washington entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 247 points went well over the pre-game line of 222.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 30-20 after the 1st quarter, but the Rockets took control with a 10-0 run early in the 2nd. Houston outscored the Wizards 37-25 in the 2nd quarter and 40-24 in the 3rd, putting the game out of reach as they led 97-79 going into the 4th.</p><p>Corey Kispert connected on 5 threes at a 71.4% clip and led the Wizards with 23 points in their loss to the Rockets, hitting 10 of his points in the 2nd quarter. He finished with a 70% shooting percentage overall. Jonas Valančiūnas added 18 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter, while Jared Butler contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 4th.</p> <p>As a team, the Wizards made 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc and 46.1% from the field overall. Bilal Coulibaly and Carlton Carrington each chipped in 12 points, with Coulibaly scoring 6 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, the Wizards couldn’t maintain their momentum, giving up 37 points in the 2nd quarter and 40 in the 3rd, leading to a 135-112 loss to the Rockets. Washington allowed Houston to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards also sent the Rockets to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. Washington gave up 19 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Philadelphia Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The 76ers fell to 14-20 on the season after a 109-99 home loss to the Suns on Monday. Philadelphia entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 208 points was well below the O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>Philadelphia started strong, going on a 14-0 run to take a 17-3 lead, but the Suns chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 26-23. Phoenix took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 36-27, and finished off the game by winning the 4th quarter 31-26.</p><p>In their 99-point performance against the Suns, the 76ers shot just 39.1% from the field, though they did hit 15 threes at a 37.5% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 31 points, including 6 made threes, and added 10 assists.</p> <p>Maxey scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Kelly Oubre added 13 of his 26 points in the 3rd. Guerschon Yabusele contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 threes.</p><p>The 76ers started strong defensively, holding the Suns to just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they couldn't maintain that intensity, giving up 36 points in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed Phoenix to score 109 points on 50% shooting.</p> <p>Philadelphia struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Suns hit 14 threes at a 45% clip. The 76ers sent Phoenix to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. On the boards, the 76ers gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Dragons face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Dragons are hosting the game at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Drexel is favored by -1.5 vs. Elon in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</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>Will Elon Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon improved to 10-5 on the season with an 81-68 win over Campbell on Monday. The Phoenix were favored by 7.5 points at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>Elon led 42-34 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Campbell 39-34.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 16 of 19 attempts for 84.2%.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, while Sam Sherry added 23, shooting 88.9% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Nick Dorn chipped in 22 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Phoenix also recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Elon Phoenix struggled defensively in their last game, allowing 68 points while their opponent shot 50% from the field, converting 28 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Elon gave up 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Elon also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% success rate. Elon allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drexel’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a 93-82 home loss to Towson on Saturday. The Dragons, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Both teams scored 44 points in the second half, but Drexel couldn’t pull ahead. The game’s total points reached 175, well over the pre-game O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>Drexel put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55.6% of their attempts.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points and hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Williamson added 26 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Caleb Embeya was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Drexel sending the opposition to the line 27 times, they only converted 55% of their free throws, scoring 15 points. Drexel also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

MLB Odds

<p>At 6:45 PM from Nationals Park in Washington, we have an interleague matchup between the Blue Jays and Nationals. Heading into Friday's game, the Blue Jays are 15-17, while the Nationals are just below .500 at 15-16. Toronto is starting Yusei Kikuchi, and he is up against Patrick Corbin for the Nationals.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Blue Jays are the favorite on the money line at -183. Looking at the Nationals, they have a money line payout of +152. You can catch this one on APLTV.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +152</p><p>This game will be played at Nationals Park at 6:45 ET on Friday, May 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Royals with a 6-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Royals scored three runs in the top of the 8th. Toronto was the -143 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Chris Bassitt put together a good start for the Blue Jays, going six innings and giving up just three earned runs, and striking out four. However, the Blue Jays couldnjson't close things out, and the Royals scored another three runs in the 8th to pick up the win. Danny Jansen hit a homer for the Blue Jays but went just /4.</p><p>Toronto is 15-17 overall heading into their road matchup vs. the Nationals. The Blue Jays are 4th in the AL East, 5.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. They Blue Jays lost the final two games of their series vs. the Royals and are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Blue Jays are 7-10 this season compared to 8-7 at home. So far, they have been the favorite in 20 games, going 12-8 in those contests. As for their record as the underdog, it is just 3-9 this year. Toronto's overall series record is 4-5-1, and they have dropped three straight series.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are on the road, they have a run line record of 8-9, and they are 3-0 against the run line in their last three road games. They are 10-10 against the run line as the favorite and 4-8 as the underdog. Their average run differential on the road is -0.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays have played 31 games this season, and 27 of them have had over/under lines set at less than 9 runs. The Blue Jays have gone under the total in 19 of those 27 games, including their last two games. Their games have averaged 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 12-19.</p><p>Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Nationals on the road. Kikuchi has made six starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with an ERA of 2.94. Looking at his overall numbers, Kikuchi has a WHIP of 1.16 and has issued just 2.14 walks per nine innings compared to 9.62 strikeouts. Kikuchi has turned in three quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing in which he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p>
<p>As a team, the Blue Jays are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. This is the same number of runs they are averaging at home and on the road. As a team, they are batting just .225, which is 17th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .309 is 15th in the league. Toronto's offense has been led by Justin Turner, who is batting .298 and has a team-high 15 RBIs.</p>

<p>Daulton Varsho has been the Blue Jays' top power threat this season, as he is 5th in the league with six homers. However, he is batting just .226. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is also looking to improve his batting average, as he is hitting just .231 this season. He does have three home runs, which is 3rd on the team.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Nationals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rangers with a 6-0 loss. Washington was the +166 underdog on the money line going into this road game. Things really got away from the Nationals in the 2nd inning, as the Rangers scored three runs in the inning. Washington's offense didn't score their first run until the 6th.</p>

<p>Mitchell Parker got the start for the Nationals and took the loss. He only lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. Washington's offense was carried by Carter Kieboom, who went 3/4 with a double.</p><p>Washington is set to host the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 15-16, which has them 4th in the NL East. Currently, they trail the Braves by six games in the division. So far, they have been good against other NL East teams, putting up a record of 5-2.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are just 4-8 this year, but they have been much better on the road at 11-8. As the underdog, Washington is 14-15 this year compared to 1-1 as the favorite. Their overall series record is 4-6, and they dropped their most recent series vs. the Rangers.</p><p>Washington has been a strong bet against the run line this season, going 19-12 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 14-5 against the run line. Their average run differential on the season is -0.5 runs per game, but they have been outscored by an average of 1.6 runs per game at home.</p><p>Washington's over/under record for the season is 13-17, and the average O/U line in their games is 9 runs. However, in games where the line has been set at 9 runs, the under is 0-2. The Nationals have had 21 games with an O/U line set below 9 runs, and the under has hit in 67.7% of those games. Washington's last two games have gone under the total, and their combined run average for the season is 8.2 runs per game.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Blue Jays at home. Corbin has made six starts this year and has a record of 0-3 with a 6.82 ERA. So far, he has pitched better at home, coming in with an ERA of 3.0 compared to 8.88 on the road. Corbin's last outing came against the Marlins, where he gave up four earned runs in four innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Corbin has finished with a no-decision in each of his last two starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Nationals are averaging 3.8 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .228, and their team on-base percentage of .305 is also below the league average. Washington's home run numbers are also below average, as they are 14th in the league in home runs.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams comes into the game with a team-high seven homers, which is 4th in the league, and is batting .283 overall. Nick Senzel has two homers in his last five games and is batting just .229 for the season. Senzel is also 2nd on the team with nine RBIs. Senzel has gone 5/18 in his last five games.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Matadors. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Matadors at Premier America Credit Union in Northridge, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and CSUN is favored by -9.5 to win at home against UC Davis.</p><h3>UC DAVIS AGGIES VS CSUN MATADORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Davis Aggies +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Premier America Credit Union at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Matadors.</li><li>Even though we have CSUN winning straight-up, we like UC Davis at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does UC Davis Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 6-6 on the season after a 75-64 loss to the Roadrunners on Thursday. UC Davis entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 30-27 at halftime, the Aggies allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The total points for the game were 139, exceeding the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>UC Davis managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 37.7% from the field and 19% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 20 for 28 from the line.</p> <p>Ty Johnson led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 36.4% overall and 25% from three. CJ Hardy added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts, while Corey Stephenson contributed 13 rebounds despite shooting 29.4% from the field.</p><p>Even with UC Davis holding their opponent to just 36% shooting overall, the Aggies gave up 75 points. Their defense allowed 17 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 36% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Davis allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. The Aggies also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 26 free throws, shooting 78%.</p><h3>Will the CSUN Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>CSUN improved to 8-4 on the season with a dominant 95-65 road win over Cal State Fullerton on Thursday. Entering the game as -4.5 favorites, the Matadors covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>CSUN took control early, building a 60-26 lead by halftime. While they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to add 35 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>CSUN's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 45.5% field goal percentage. They connected on 17 of 39 three-point attempts, shooting 43.6% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%.</p> <p>Marcus Adams Jr. led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Scotty Washington added 18 points, despite shooting just 4 of 13 from deep. Kaleb Brown was efficient from three, making 4 of 6 attempts, and Tyler Beard was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting both of his attempts.</p><p>CSUN's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a 43% shooting performance from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shots to fall, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, CSUN gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws, a 75% rate. CSUN limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Davis Aggies vs CSUN Matadors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. Maryland is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Northwestern. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-71 win over Minnesota on Monday. The Terrapins were -15 favorites at home, but the Golden Gophers kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Maryland trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Minnesota 45-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Maryland put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 79.2% (19/24).</p> <p>Derik Queen led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% (10/15) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Rodney Rice and Dawson Garcia each added 21 points, with Garcia hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Lu'Cye Patterson, and Isaac Asuma all contributed 15 points, with Gillespie dishing out a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Maryland gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northwestern Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern fell to 10-6 on the season after a 78-68 home loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2 underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Northwestern struggled in the first half, trailing 47-28 at the break. They improved in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northwestern's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.6% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they managed to score 68 points, thanks in part to 21 made free throws on 27 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jalen Leach added 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite Northwestern's strong defensive effort, they allowed 78 points in their previous game. The Wildcats held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 20% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 25 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Northwestern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bearkats and Owls game? Catch the action at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Sam Houston come into this Conference USA conference matchup as the -2 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 162 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +2</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Sam Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 5-9 on the season with an 81-74 win over FIU on Saturday. The Bearkats were -8.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Sam Houston led 36-27 at halftime, but FIU made things interesting by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half. The Bearkats managed to hold on, scoring 45 points of their own after the break to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 51% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 45.5% from three-point range, making 10 of 22 attempts, while struggling inside, shooting just 37.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 29 of 34 attempts, an 85.3% success rate.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Jayden Brewer added 20 points, and Marcus Boykin contributed 17, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Jonathan Aybar grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Sam Houston holding them to 41% shooting, the Bearkats' opponent managed to put up 74 points. They shot 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of their 22 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Sam Houston sent their opponent to the line 34 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 85%. The Bearkats also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Owls Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 6-7 on the season after an 85-69 loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. The Owls were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-25 at halftime, Kennesaw State put up 44 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap, as they allowed 45 points to the Hilltoppers in the final 20 minutes.</p><p>Kennesaw State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.9% from the field and 19.5% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 41 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they managed 16 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Adrian Wooley led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Tyrone Marshall Jr. added 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while Enoch Kalambay contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, making 66.7% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they couldn't slow down the opposing offense, giving up 85 points. The Owls allowed their opponents to shoot 42% from the field, with 15 of those baskets coming from two-point range.</p> <p>Kennesaw State also struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 11 of 26 attempts, good for 42%. Additionally, the Owls sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 71% clip.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Foxes and Peacocks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Peacocks at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Marist come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 121.5 points.</p><h3>MARIST RED FOXES VS SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Peacocks.</li><li>Not only will Saint Peter's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Foxes Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marist improved to 12-2 on the season with a 61-51 home win over Fairfield on Sunday. The Red Foxes, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 25-25 tie at halftime, Marist pulled away in the second half, outscoring Fairfield 36-26. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marist's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>Jamie Bergens led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Jackson Price added 12 points and 6 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Marist's defense allowed 51 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 26 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they were 22 of 34, shooting 64% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marist's opponents shot 4 of 18, making just 22% of their threes. They also went to the free-throw line 6 times, converting 5 of those attempts for 83%. Marist gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Saint Peter's Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Peter's improved to 5-7 on the season with a 62-49 road win over Canisius on Sunday. The Peacocks were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 111, under the 132-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Saint Peter's led 34-22 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27 points.</p><p>Saint Peter's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 45.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 22 attempts, while struggling inside the arc, making just 39.3% of their two-point shots (11/28).</p> <p>Marcus Randolph led the Peacocks with 19 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three-point range. Tana Kopa added 12 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Paul McMillan and Bryce Eaton each contributed 11 points, with Eaton hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Saint Peter's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting only 12 of 32 attempts for 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Peacocks gave up just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also kept the opponent off the offensive glass, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Maple Leafs and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Maple Leafs in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:30 ET on Monday, October 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Toronto Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 4-5-1 after a 4-3 road loss to the Bruins. The Maple Leafs were favored on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals was surpassed, as the teams combined for 7.</p> 

<p>Toronto took the lead at 19:25 in the second period, but the Bruins responded with three unanswered goals. The Maple Leafs tied it up in the third, but Brad Marchand scored the game-winner for Boston at 2:26 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense managed 3 goals on 23 shots in their 4-3 loss to Boston. Matthew Knies opened the scoring for the Leafs, netting his 4th goal of the season. Morgan Rielly followed with his 2nd goal, while Auston Matthews added his 4th, tying the game 3-3 in the third period.</p> <p>Mitchell Marner picked up two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Auston Matthews also recorded his 3rd assist on Knies’ goal. The Leafs had 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense will need to step up after allowing 4 goals to Boston in their previous game, including the game-winner at 2:26 into overtime. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves with a save percentage of 88.2%. The Maple Leafs' defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 27 hits.</p><h3>Do the Jets Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-3 win over the Flames, the Jets improved to 8-0-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, with the teams combining for 8.</p>

<p>After trailing 1-0 early, the Jets tied it up at 18:09 in the first period. Five different players scored for Winnipeg, with their final goal coming from Mason Appleton at 1:14 in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg’s offense was active, firing 35 shots on goal and netting five in their 5-3 win over Calgary. Each of the Jets’ five goals came from different players, with Mason Appleton scoring his third of the season on an empty net. Earlier in the first period, Kyle Connor netted his sixth goal, which came shorthanded.</p> <p>The Jets opened the scoring with Nikolaj Ehlers’ fourth goal, which came on a power play. Cole Perfetti added his fourth goal as well, also on a power play. Winnipeg finished with 15 giveaways and picked up 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense gave up the first goal just 28 seconds into the game and another at the 4:19 mark of the 3rd period, tying the game at 3-3. However, they held on for a 5-3 win. Eric Comrie made 26 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%, while the Jets' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

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