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<p>Looking to win big? The Thunder and Cavaliers face off at 7:30 ET on BSOH. The Cavaliers are hosting the game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 225.5 points, and the Cavaliers are favored to win at home against the Thunder.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, October 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-108 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Win on the Road?</h3><p>In their most recent game, the Thunder emerged victorious over the Bulls with a final score of 124-104. Despite entering the game as the underdog with a spread of +2.5, they managed to surpass expectations and successfully covered the spread. Moreover, the game exceeded the over under line of 224.</p><p>Against Chicago, the Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who made 12 out of 18 field goal attempts and 2 out of 5 three-point shots in the most recent game. Additionally, Josh Giddey, also from the Thunder, scored 16 points in the same game.</p><p>Having just played against the Bulls, the Oklahoma City Thunder made 15 out of 18 free throw attempts. They also had a field goal percentage of 54.9% and made 19 out of 39 three-point shots.</p><p>Oklahoma City's defense is coming off a game where they allowed 104 points, recorded 6 steals, and forced 15 turnovers against the Chicago Bulls.</p><h3>Can Cleveland Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>In their most recent game, the Cavaliers emerged victorious over the Brooklyn Nets with a final score of 114-113. The game's total score reached 227, surpassing the over under line of 218. Despite being favored by 1.5 points, the Cavaliers failed to cover the spread.</p><p>Cleveland's leading scorer was Donovan Mitchell in the most recent game, as he scored 27 points. Max Strus, the second leading scorer, also contributed 27 points and recorded 12 rebounds.</p><p>Cleveland is coming off a game against the Brooklyn Nets where they made 9 out of 10 free throw attempts. They had a field goal percentage of 46.8% and made 17 out of 43 three-point shots.</p><p>On defense vs. the Nets, the Cleveland Cavaliers achieved 10 steals and 29 defensive rebounds in their most recent game. They also allowed 113 points.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Pride and Dragons game? Catch the action at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 122.5 points, with Drexel being favored by -2.5 at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 3:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</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 -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 122.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hofstra’s season record dropped to 8-8 after a 65-60 road loss to Towson on Thursday. The Pride entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 125 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 124.5.</p> 

<p>Hofstra led 41-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 19 points while allowing 33.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 58.6% (17/29) and 30.4% from beyond the arc (7/23). They hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 5-for-6 from the line.</p> <p>Michael Graham was a standout, hitting 85.7% of his shots (6/7) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Tyler Tejada and Jean Aranguren each connected on 2 of 5 threes, with Tejada scoring 16 points and Aranguren adding 14 along with 5 assists. Nendah Tarke also contributed 14 points, shooting 60% from the field.</p><p>Hofstra's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (21/53). They allowed 45% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 15 of 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense gave up 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws (73%). Hofstra allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Drexel Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Drexel fell to 9-8 on the season after a 65-54 home loss to Elon on Thursday. The Dragons, who were -1.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 133.5.</p> 

<p>Drexel trailed 37-31 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28.</p><p>Drexel managed just 54 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 4 of 7 attempts (57.1%).</p> <p>Sam Sherry led the way with 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Kobe MaGee added 17 points, while Jason Drake and TJ Simpkins each contributed 15 points, with Simpkins hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip.</p><p>Even with Drexel's defense holding them to 65 points, the opposing team managed to shoot 40% from the field, connecting on 21 of their 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 13/28, shooting 46% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, they hit 8 of their 24 shots, good for 33%. At the free-throw line, they made 4 of 7 attempts, shooting 57%. Drexel also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Islanders? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Islanders 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 Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Columbus Shock Everyone at UBS Arena?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 22-17-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets failed to cover. The pre-game total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson found the net 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus had 13 giveaways and picked up two assists on Labanc’s goal, with Zach Aston-Reese earning his 2nd assist of the season and Sean Monahan his 5th. The Blue Jackets were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, Columbus got off to a rough start, giving up five goals in the first period. They allowed another in the second and one more in the third, leading to a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 17 hits and 10 takeaways.</p><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 18-20-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until the second period, with Casey Cizikas scoring at 15:22.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the second period ended.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. They picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game and another at 1:21 into the 2nd period. After closing the gap to 3-2 late in the 2nd, they gave up two more goals in the 3rd, including one at the 5:18 mark. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Big Red game? Catch the action at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY, as the Big Red hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Ivy League conference game currently have Cornell as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brown Bears +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Even though we have Cornell winning straight-up, we like Brown at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Ithaca Possible for the Bears?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bears fell to 7-7 on the season after an 80-67 loss to Harvard on Saturday. Brown, who were -4.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Brown trailed 35-34 at halftime and struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring 33 of their own.</p><p>In their last game, the Brown Bears put up 67 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. They connected on 42.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 26 from deep, while their overall effective field goal percentage stood at 50%.</p> <p>Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 22 points, shooting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Chandler Pigge added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Louis Lesmond was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 15 points.</p><p>Brown's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Brown's defense allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, with opponents hitting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 54%. Brown gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Cornell?</h3><h3>Cornell Big Red Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Cornell improved to 8-5 on the season with an 86-76 road win over Penn on Saturday. The Big Red entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Cornell led 42-31 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half, while Penn scored 45. The game’s total points of 162 went over the 158.5 O/U line.</p><p>Cornell put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, going 17-for-18 for a 94.4% success rate.</p> <p>Ethan Roberts led the way with 26 points, shooting 60% from both the field and three-point range (3/5). Cooper Noard added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Sam Brown contributed 15 points, shooting 75% overall. Nick Spinoso dished out 7 assists, and the team finished with 10 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite Cornell's defensive efforts, they allowed 76 points on 48% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cornell's defense gave up 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws at a 66% rate.</p>

Brown Bears vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Tigers and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on SWAC. The Tigers are hosting the game at H&PE Arena in Houston, TX. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Texas Southern as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at H&PE Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Tigers Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Jackson State improved to 4-13 on the season with a 79-70 road win over Prairie View A&M on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as slight favorites (-1) and covered the spread. The total points of 149 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Jackson State took control early, leading 36-26 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44, making the game closer than expected in the final period.</p><p>Jackson State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 28 of 34 free throws, hitting 82.4% from the line, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Tanahj Pettway led the way with 31 points, shooting 10 of 22 from the field, while Daeshun Ruffin added 26 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Shannon Grant was efficient inside, making 5 of 6 shots in just 13 minutes of action.</p><p>Jackson State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 26 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point field goals on 47 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Tigers held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 15 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 73%. Jackson State allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Southern improved to 3-11 on the season with a 66-57 home win over Alcorn State on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Texas Southern dominated early, leading 34-12 at halftime, but allowed Alcorn State to score 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 themselves.</p><p>Texas Southern put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 16 attempts for a 12.5% mark, though they connected on 59.5% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Tigers were solid, making 10 of 12 attempts (83.3%). Zaire Hayes led the way with 16 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field, while Jaylen Wysinger contributed 11 points on 5 of 7 shooting, adding 4 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 59% shooting from two-point range, Texas Southern's defense held their opponent to just 57 points. They managed to limit damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 2 made threes on 16 attempts for 12% shooting.</p> <p>Texas Southern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts for 83%. The Tigers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Jackson State Tigers vs Texas Southern Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sharks versus the Bruins? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 1:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Sharks Ready for a Win at Boston?</h3><p>The Sharks dropped to 14-28-6 after a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. San Jose, as puck line underdogs, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5.</p> 

<p>San Jose took the lead in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, but Vancouver’s goal with 26 seconds left sealed the Sharks’ fate.</p><p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game 2-2 at 18:43 in the third period.</p> <p>The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm got them on the board at 17:23 in the second. San Jose recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will the Bruins Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 22-19-6 this season. Boston not only won straight up but also covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins' defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense got off to a quick start, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed up with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They registered 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Boston's defense will look to carry over the momentum from their previous game, where they shut out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>The Vandals and Grizzlies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Grizzlies will host the game at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. This Big Sky conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and Montana is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Idaho.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana Grizzlies -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Montana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Vandals Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Vandals improved to 6-10 on the season with an 83-76 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday. Idaho, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Idaho led 38-26 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45 of their own. The total points for the game hit 159, surpassing the O/U line of 148.</p><p>Idaho put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, thanks in part to hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts (22/33). From beyond the arc, they connected on just 27.6% of their shots (8/29).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Vandals were perfect, going 15/15. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Mason Williams led the way with 21 points, while Kristian Gonzalez added 20, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% clip.</p><p>Idaho's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 33 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponents shot 27%, connecting on 8 of 29 three-point attempts. The Vandals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted all their attempts. Idaho gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Grizzlies Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Montana Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Grizzlies fell to 8-8 on the season after a tough 86-62 road loss to Idaho State on Saturday. Entering the game as +2 underdogs, Montana not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 148, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Montana looked strong early, leading 44-36 at halftime. However, they managed just 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 50, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In their last game, the Grizzlies managed just 62 points, shooting 39.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 19 attempts, but struggled inside, shooting only 37.8% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made just 9 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Isaiah Griffin led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 60% from three. Jake O'Neil contributed 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, hitting 75% of his shots. Connor Hollenbeck added 15 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>Montana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 55% shooting. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 43 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana's defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 for 81%. The Grizzlies gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>The Hoyas and Wildcats are set to face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats will host the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -7.5 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hoyas Make it Happen in Villanova?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Georgetown fell to 12-6 on the season after a 73-68 home loss to DePaul on Friday. The Hoyas were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Georgetown trailed 39-28 at halftime but showed signs of life in the 2nd half, outscoring DePaul 40-34. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>Georgetown's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8 for 11 from the line.</p> <p>Malik Mack and Drew Fielder each contributed 19 points, with Mack adding 6 assists and shooting 50% from three-point range. CJ Gunn and Layden Blocker both hit 2 of 3 from deep, with Gunn scoring 17 points and Blocker adding 14. NJ Benson was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 43 shots to fall, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Hoyas held their opponent to 6 of 22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 for 72%. Georgetown gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Villanova improved to 12-7 on the season with a 75-73 win over Providence on Friday, January 17th. The Wildcats were at home and favored by 9 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, exceeding the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>Villanova trailed 37-32 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Providence 43-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Villanova put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 55.9% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% (7/26) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 88.9% (16/18) of their attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall and 28.6% from three. Bensley Joseph added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and dishing out 3 assists. Villanova finished with just 6 assists as a team, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, which is 55%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense held the other team to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. The opposing team also went 16/18 from the free-throw line, hitting 88% of their free throws. Villanova gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Lions and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on Bull, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. Get ready to place your bets! This Southwestern Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Alabama A&M is favored to win by -3 at home vs. UAPB.</p><h3>UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs -3</p><p>This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Alabama A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Lions Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>UAPB comes into this game as the underdog, as they have been in 16 of their 25 games this season. They have a record of 4-12 as the underdog, and they are 11-14 overall. In their last game, they defeated Alabama State by a score of 80-74.</p>

<p>On the road this season, UAPB is 6-9, and their average scoring margin is -10.3. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6, and they are 3-2 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, UAPB has gone just 7-8-1 against the spread this season. However, their ATS record has been better on the road, going 7-7-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Golden Lions have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UAPB is 14-8 and today's line of 154.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (156.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points and in their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 150 points. So far this season, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>The Golden Lions' offense wrapped up their last game with 80 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 80.7 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Rashad Williams who comes into today's matchup averaging 17.9. Kylen Milton also heads into the game with a PPG average of 17.8.</p><p>At this time, the Golden Lions' defense is positioned 340th in the country, permitting 82.5 points per game. So far, the UAPB defense is giving up an average of 10.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.2 times per game (679th).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><p>Alabama A&M is favored by three points against UAPB. They have a record of 7-18 this season and have won two straight games. Their record in Southwestern Athletic Conference games is 6-6, compared to just 1-12 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Bulldogs have a record of 4-4, and they have won their last three games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +0.4 points per game. For the year, their scoring margin is -14.4 points per game.</p><p>Overall, Alabama A&M has an ATS record of .500 at 12-12-1 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 5-3 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last three home games. As the favorite, the Bulldogs are 3-0 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Alabama A&M's games this season (147.4). Currently, their over/under record is 13-12. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 125 points and their OU record during this span is 1-2. On the year, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their latest game, Alabama A&M offense put up 80 points against Mississippi Valley State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 5 threes. On offense, Alabama A&M has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today's game with a field goal percentgage of 41%. So far, they are 4th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 72%.</p><p>Facing UAPB, Alabama A&M aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 79.1 points allowed per game (315th). In today's game vs. UAPB, the Alabama A&M defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Alabama A&M made 25 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.</p>

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