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<p>After qualifying 13th, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell (+1600) worked until he took the low line and the race lead at Homestead-Miami, emerging with the win and a place in the Championship Four next to Kyle Larson (+700).</p>



<p>Bell was followed to Victory Lane by Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney (+1200), 23 XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick (+1400), Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron (+750), and Kaulig Racing’s A.J. Allmendinger (+20000), who completed the top five at Homestead.</p>



<p>Two spots remain in the Championship Four, with one of those spots all but secured by NASCAR Cup Series points leader and Championship favorite William Byron. With one truly free spot available, the pressure increases on the remaining five playoff drivers, each fighting for the final spot for the 2023 Championship finale in Phoenix.</p>



<p>Bangthebook has reviewed the recent performances and exhaustive historical data to find our pick to win the Xfinity 500, with odds provided by <a href="/s/BetOnline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-top-five-finishers-at-martinsville-s-spring-race">The Top Five Finishers at Martinsville’s Spring Race</h2>



<p>Two annual races and a long NASCAR history provide betting insights into potential driver performances around Martinsville’s short track.</p>



<p>Martinsville’s Spring race was won by Championship Four Driver Kyle Larson, with Team Penske’s Joey Logano (+1400), Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. (+900), and Denny Hamlin (+300), and Stewart-Haas Racing’s Chase Briscoe (+3300) completing the top five.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hendrick-motorsports-will-still-be-competitive-at-martinsville">Hendrick Motorsports Will Still Be Competitive at Martinsville</h2>



<p>While all four of Hendrick Motorsports drivers have winning pedigree at Martinsville, with Chase Elliott (+1600) and Alex Bowman (+4000 at <a href="/s/BetOnline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline</a>) winning in 2020 and 2021, we’re focusing on the team’s two playoff drivers destined for the Championship Four because they’re going to be competitive in the top-ten and fighting for the win.</p>



<p>Kyle Larson is locked into the Championship Four and has an outstanding recent history at Martinsville, having one win and three top-five finishes in five races since February 2020. Larson led the most laps and won stage one at Homestead-Miami before a crash into the pitlane water barrel barrier ended his hopes at a top-20 finish.</p>



<p>William Byron has five top-five finishes in the playoffs, only finishing outside the top ten once in eight playoff races. Byron is strong around Martinsville’s short track, having one win, three top-five, and five top-ten finishes in his last seven races in Virginia.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-denny-hamlin-and-the-joe-gibbs-racing-contingent">Denny Hamlin and the Joe Gibbs Racing Contingent</h2>



<p>Joe Gibbs Racing has one driver in the Championship Four and two drivers fighting for the final two spots, with only one driver truly in the mix for the win at Martinsville.</p>



<p>Martin Truex Jr.’s Regular Season points win is in the past, and his pole position at Las Vegas was a false dawn of performance. Despite his successful history at Martinsville, having eight finishes outside the top 15 in the last nine races means fading Truex from your betting picks altogether.</p>



<p>Our Toyota betting focus falls on Denny Hamlin, whose history at Martinsville has him the betting favorite and statistically the most likely driver to win his way into the Championship Four and his best chance to win his first career Cup Series Championship.</p>



<p>Hamlin has five wins, 18 top-five, and 24 top-ten finishes in 35 career races, with an average finishing position of 10.3 at Martinsville.</p>



<p>Despite finishing 30th at Las Vegas, Hamlin has one race win, two stage wins, and five top-ten finishes in the 2023 playoffs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-a-ford-driver-upset-the-field">Can a Ford Driver Upset the Field?</h2>



<p>Oddsmakers have Ford as a distant third for winning manufacturer. However, Team Penske’s duo of Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney have successful recent histories at Martinsville, which could provide a Ford upset on Sunday.</p>



<p>2022 Cup Series Champion and eliminated playoff driver Joey Logano has scored two top-ten finishes in his last three races. However, Logano has four top-five and seven top-ten finishes in his last seven races at Martinsville.</p>



<p>Blaney is currently third in the points standings, having two top-three and three top-ten finishes in the last four races. A first career win at Martinsville could be on tap for Blaney, who has four top-five and five top-ten finishes in his last seven races on the short track.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bangthebook-s-nascar-cup-series-xfinity-500-betting-pick">BangtheBook’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 Betting Pick</h2>



<p>Bangthebook is picking Denny Hamlin to win at Martinsville, with Blaney, Bell, Byron, and Logano completing the top five.</p>



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Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Wyoming Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Rice Owls vs Houston Christian Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Saint Louis Billikens vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Pacific Tigers vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Pepperdine Waves vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Campbell Fighting Camels vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Alcorn State Braves vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

UCF Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 6th ranked Atlanta Hawks (-123) will travel to take on the 12th ranked Chicago Bulls (+103) in a Southeast vs. Central matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 244.5 points.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference showdown will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-117 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances in Chicago</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 7-9 on the season after a 120-97 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The combined score of 217 points fell well short of the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>A 17-0 run by Golden State early in the game put Atlanta in a deep hole, as the Warriors stretched the score from 23-17 to 40-17. The Hawks outscored the Warriors 33-23 in the 3rd quarter, but Golden State pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Atlanta 30-22.</p><p>In their 120-97 loss to the Warriors, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Jalen Johnson led the team with 15 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Zaccharie Risacher and Trae Young each contributed 12 points, with Young adding 11 assists. Risacher scored 5 points in the 4th quarter, while Young had 7 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Hawks couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 41 points in the 1st quarter in their 120-97 loss to the Warriors. Atlanta allowed 30 points in the 4th quarter, but they limited Golden State to just 26 points in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd.</p> <p>The Hawks held the Warriors to 35% shooting from beyond the arc, with Golden State hitting 14 threes. Atlanta also sent the Warriors to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Hawks finished with 44 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 6-10 after a 122-106 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. The Bulls were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 239-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 16-0 run by Milwaukee early on put the Bulls in a tough spot, as the Bucks extended their lead from 33-30 to 49-30. Chicago fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Bucks 33-29, but they couldn’t keep up in the 4th, scoring just 16 points to Milwaukee’s 24.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points and 6 assists in their 122-106 loss to the Bucks, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Torrey Craig also shot 60%, adding 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists despite shooting just 40%.</p> <p>Chicago made 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 46.6% overall. LaVine scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Craig added 8 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Bulls struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Bucks, who shot 55% from the field. Chicago allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, contributing to their loss. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to turn the game around.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls held the Bucks to 13 threes on 36% shooting. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Bulls gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Red Wings? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. In this Eastern matchup, the Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, October 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can The Rangers Secure a Win at Detroit?</h3><p>With a 4-1 win over the Red Wings, the Rangers improved to 2-0-1 this season. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Four different Rangers found the net, with Alexis Lafrenière opening the scoring at 11:45 in the first period. The Red Wings tied it up with just two seconds left in the first, but the Rangers pulled away with three unanswered goals.</p><p>The Rangers’ offense found the net four times in their 4-1 win over the Red Wings. Each of their four goals came from different players, with Mika Zibanejad scoring his first of the season on an empty net. Reilly Smith also added his first goal of the year, while Chris Kreider netted his third, and Alexis Lafrenière scored his second.</p> <p>After Lafrenière opened the scoring in the first period, Kreider followed with a power-play goal in the second. Zibanejad, who now has two assists on the season, added another assist on Smith’s goal. Artemi Panarin contributed with two more assists, bringing his season total to five. The Rangers fired 28 shots on goal but also had 10 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just one goal to Detroit. Igor Shesterkin recorded 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense added 4 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came with just two seconds left in the first period.</p><h3>Do the Red Wings Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Detroit dropped to 1-2-0 after a 4-1 loss to the Rangers. The Red Wings’ defense held until 8:15 in the first period, and they tied it up with just 2 seconds left in the period, but the Rangers scored three unanswered goals to pull away.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short. Detroit, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Dylan Larkin scored the only goal for the Red Wings, who struggled with 14 giveaways.</p><p>Detroit managed 32 shots on goal, but only found the net once in their 4-1 loss to the Rangers. Dylan Larkin scored his second goal of the season with just two seconds left in the first period. Justin Holl and Patrick Kane each picked up an assist, Kane's first of the season.</p> <p>The Red Wings had 14 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any of their power play opportunities. After scoring twice in their previous game, Larkin converted on one of his two shots on goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to tighten things up after giving up the final three goals in their last game. They had tied the game at 1-1 against the Rangers, but gave up a late 2nd period goal, followed by two more in the 3rd. The last goal was an empty-netter, but the first two came at 17:05 of the 2nd period and 4:51 of the 3rd. Goalie Alex Lyon finished with 24 saves and a save percentage of 88.9%.</p>

New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/17/24

<p>Betting on today's Phoenix and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Notre Dame being favored by -16.5 over Elon.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Elon Phoenix +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ELON PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Even though we have Notre Dame winning straight-up, we like Elon at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Phoenix Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon picked up a 75-48 road win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, November 20th. The Phoenix entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 123, falling well short of the O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Elon led 38-29 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 19 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 52%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 79.3% of their attempts (23/29).</p> <p>TK Simpkins led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. James Dent Jr. added 16 points, connecting on 4 of 8 from three-point range, while also dishing out 4 assists. Elon grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Elon’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 9/32, which is just 28%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Elon allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made just 3 free throws. Elon gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Notre Dame Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Notre Dame picked up a 75-58 win over North Dakota on Tuesday, November 19th. The Irish were at home and entered the game as -18.5 point favorites.</p> 

<p>Notre Dame led 38-31 at halftime and held North Dakota to 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 145-point O/U line.</p><p>Notre Dame's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 64.4% of their attempts, while they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 17.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Markus Burton led the way with 29 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 65.0% overall and 50.0% from three. The Irish also got 13 points from Treysen Eaglestaff, who hit 3 threes at a 50.0% clip.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 58 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts (29/45). However, they limited the damage from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts (17%).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 8/10, hitting 80% of their shots. Notre Dame also allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>The Kings and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Stars are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Kings in a Western conference matchup.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Stars picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Kings Chances in Dallas</h3><p><p>Through 66 games, the Kings find themselves in 7th place in the Western Conference with a record of 34-21-11. In the Pacific Division, Los Angeles is in 3rd place and has gone 9-8 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Kings are 20-10-4 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 5-5. In their last five games, Los Angeles has gone 3-2, and in their last three games, they have gone 2-1. As the underdog, the Kings have gone 11-6-4 this season.</p></p><p>On the season, the Kings have gone 31-35 against the puck line, including a mark of 18-16 on the road. In their last ten road games, LA has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Kings have 23 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by just one goal. In their last ten games as the underdog, LA has gone 15-6 against the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Los Angeles is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 23-40-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Kings come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 19th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 4th in the league. So far this year, the Kings are 22-16 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-4 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Los Angeles will be looking for a good game from Trevor Moore who leads the team in scoring with 25 goals, ranking 43rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Moore has 20 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars are currently 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.2 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 26th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie David Rittich comes into the game having made 17 starts this season. So far, his record is 10-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.431%.</p><h3>Will Dallas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Stars have gone 19-10-4 and are currently on a two-game losing streak at home. In the Western Conference, Dallas is in fourth place and third in the Central Division. Overall, the Stars have a record of 40-19-9, and in their last ten games, they have gone 6-4. When favored this season, Dallas has gone 36-15-7.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Kings are in 11th place and sixth in the Pacific Division. On the road, Los Angeles has gone 21-14-4 this season. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 4-5-1, and in their last five games, they have gone 3-2. This season, when they have been the underdog, Los Angeles has gone 4-4-2.</p></p><p>On the season, the Stars have gone 26-42 against the puck line, including going 9-24 at home. So far, Dallas has 19 wins by multiple goals and has lost by multiple goals 12 times. In their last ten games at home, the Stars have gone just 3-7 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far, the Stars have been favored in 58 of their games and have gone 18-40 against the puck line as the favorite. Overall, Dallas has an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.</p> <p>Games involving Dallas have an average of 6.7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Stars come in with a record of 39-28-1.</p><p>Los Angeles has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Stars are scoring an 3.6 goals per game this season, ranking 2nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 8th in the league. The Dallas offense is ranked 12th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 2nd in the NHL.</p><p>Dallas' leading scorer is Roope Hintz. So far, he has 26 goals which is 35th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 30 assists so far.</p><p>Dallas defense takes on the Kings ranked 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 26th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jake Oettinger gets the start and has made 42 starts this season. His record at this point is 25-13, and his save percentage is 0.853%.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/24

UC Irvine Anteaters vs Weber State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Utah Runnin' Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

New Orleans Privateers vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

USC Upstate Spartans vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Drexel Dragons vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Illinois State Redbirds vs McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Portland State Vikings vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the Lobos? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -15 to win at home against Air Force.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +15</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +15.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Air Force Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Air Force Falcons have had a tough season, as they come into this game with a 9-21 overall record and a 2-16 mark in Mountain West play. They have lost their last four games, including their most recent contest against Colorado State by a score of 82-73.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Air Force has gone 5-8, and they have gone 3-15 as the underdog. Over their last ten road games, they have gone 3-7, and they are coming off a 1-4 stretch over their last five road games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Air Force has gone 7-11 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS record is 10-20. On the road, the Falcons have gone 7-6 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 road ATS mark is 6-4. As the underdog, Air Force is 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Air Force games is 21-9. The average scoring total in their games is 138.5 points, which is four points higher than the average over/under line of 134.5. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average scoring total in their games this season and the average scoring total in their last three games (141 points).</p><p>The Air Force offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Colorado State. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.1% while connecting on 9 threes. The team's top scorer is Beau Becker, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14, while Ethan Taylor also carries a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Falcons' defense is nationally ranked 174th, allowing 72.0 points per game. The Air Force defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed Colorado State to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into tonight's game, New Mexico has been favored 23 times this season, going 19-4 in those games. The Lobos are 12-3 at home this season, compared to 8-6 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, the Lobos have gone 7-3. In their most recent game, New Mexico fell to Utah State by a score of 87-85.</p><p>As the favorite this season, New Mexico has gone 16-7 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 10-5. However, their recent ATS record at home is just 1-4 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for New Mexico games is 17-12. So far, the average point total in their games is 153.7. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (153.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their last three games have averaged 159 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Lobos' offense finished with 85 points, which is right in line with their current average of 82.6 points per contest. Offensively, the Lobos have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 102nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 255th in percentage and 256th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Lobos' defense holds the 165th rank in the nation, allowing 71.7 points per game. New Mexico's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Utah State offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 87 points.</p>

Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>The Green Wave and Mustangs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Mustangs will host the game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157 points, and SMU is favored by -9 to win at home against Tulane.</p><h3>TULANE GREEN WAVE VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulane Green Wave +9</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Tulane at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Tulane Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Tulane enters this game as a +9 underdog, and they have gone 1-5 as an underdog this season. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, and their record in their last 10 road games is 4-6. On the road this season, they have gone 3-3, and they have an average scoring margin of -1.8 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, Tulane lost to Charlotte by a score of 75-71. So far this season, they have gone 12-8, including a 3-5 record in American Athletic Conference play. As for their non-conference games, they have gone 9-3.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Tulane has gone just 2-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-4, and over their last 10 road games, they are just 3-7 vs. the spread. However, over their last three games as the underdog, the Green Wave have gone 2-1 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Tulane is 13-6. So far, their games have averaged 164.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 157.6. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 161 points. Today's over/under line of 157 is lower than the average OU line in their games this season.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Tulane offense ended with 71 points against Charlotte. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.2% and made 6 threes. One area that the Tulane offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 3rd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 48%.</p><p>Looking at the Tulane defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 79.2 points per game (296th). So far, the Tulane defense is giving up an average of 10.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (425th).</p><h3>Does SMU Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>SMU will be looking to snap their two-game losing streak when they take on Tulane. So far this season, they have gone 13-7, including an 8-2 record at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +18.3.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, the Mustangs have gone 8-2. In their most recent game, they lost to Wichita State by a score of 77-72. So far this season, they have been the favorite in 13 of their 20 games, going 11-2 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite, SMU has an ATS record of 8-4-1 this season and they have gone 3-1-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games as the favorite. At home, the Mustangs have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 this year and they are 2-0-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.</p><p>SMU's over/under record for the season sits at 8-11 and their games have averaged 138.6 points. Today's over/under line of 157 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.9). So far, 17 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 151 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Mustangs' offense concluded with 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.5 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Zhuric Phelps, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.6, while Chuck Harris also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Mustangs' defense is ranked 14th in the country at 63.4 points per contest. The SMU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Wichita State to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Tulane Green Wave vs SMU Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24