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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-146) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+120) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and have a record of 22-18, while the Pelicans are 9-32 and have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on Gulf TV. The over/under line for this game is 225 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-112 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Dallas Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 22-18 on the season after a 118-99 home loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points was well below the pre-game total of 235.</p> <p>Denver took control early, outscoring Dallas 36-21 in the 1st quarter and 35-24 in the 2nd. A 12-0 run by the Mavs brought them closer, but they couldn’t sustain the momentum. Although Dallas outscored Denver 32-27 in the 4th quarter, it wasn’t enough to overcome the 91-67 deficit they faced going into the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Nuggets, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 42.2% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Daniel Gafford led the team with 13 points, scoring 6 in the 1st quarter and 7 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Naji Marshall and Kyrie Irving each added 11 points, with Marshall scoring 9 in the 4th. Irving shot just 22.2% from the field, contributing 5 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 71 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20. Overall, they allowed 118 points on 51% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas allowed Denver to hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. The Nuggets also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks finished with 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans improved to 9-32 on the season with a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday. New Orleans, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 232 fell short of the 243.5 O/U line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run in the 4th quarter, extending their lead from 33-27 to 44-27. They outscored Chicago 33-27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Pelicans managed to put up 119 points in their win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 43.8% from the field and 28% from three-point range. They made 14 threes in the game, with Dejounte Murray hitting 4 of them, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.</p> <p>Trey Murphy led the way with 32 points, scoring 11 of those in the 3rd quarter. Zion Williamson added 21 points, with 9 coming in the opening period. Jose Alvarado also came up big, scoring all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough start, allowing 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Pelicans tightened up their defense, giving up just 27 points in each of the final two quarters to help secure the win. They held the Bulls to 44% shooting overall.</p> <p>New Orleans did a solid job defending the three, with Chicago hitting 14 threes on 32% shooting. The Pelicans also sent the Bulls to the line just 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Bears versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with North Carolina being favored by -14.5 at home against California.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like California at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will California Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Golden Bears fell to 8-8 on the season after a 71-68 home loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday. Cal entered the game as 7-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Cal struggled early, trailing 42-23 at halftime, but mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 45-29. Despite the strong finish, they couldn't complete the comeback.</p><p>California struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 38.2%. They did manage to hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Jaydon Young and Jeremiah Wilkinson each added 14 points, with Young shooting 54.5% overall. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 71 points, the California Golden Bears held their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, with a 36% mark on two-point attempts (15/41). From beyond the arc, they allowed 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.</p> <p>California sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 81% success rate. The Golden Bears also gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tar Heels Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 11-6 on the season with a 63-61 win over NC State on Saturday. The Tar Heels were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UNC led 26-20 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the narrow margin, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>In their last game, the Tar Heels put up 63 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-19 from beyond the arc, and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. Jalen Washington contributed 11 rebounds and shot 66.7% from the field, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>North Carolina's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 36% shooting. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the other team shot just 3/19, or 15%.</p> <p>Even with 16 offensive rebounds, the opposing team couldn't capitalize, shooting 45% from two-point range. They did manage to hit 10/12 free throws, good for 83%.</p>

California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Nittany Lions and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BTN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Michigan State being favored by -10.5 at home against Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Penn State fell to 12-5 on the season after a narrow 82-81 home loss to Oregon on Sunday. The Nittany Lions, who were +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.</p> <p>Penn State trailed 41-34 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 41. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Penn State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 36.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 12 of 14 for 85.7%.</p> <p>Freddie Dilione led the way with 21 points in just 24 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Nick Kern added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Jackson Shelstad contributed 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 70% from the field and 60% from three.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. The Nittany Lions allowed 24 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 49% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense saw their opponent hit 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Will Michigan State Win at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 14-2 on the season with a 78-68 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Spartans, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Michigan State took control early, leading 47-28 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, making the final score closer than it appeared at halftime.</p><p>Michigan State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, going 4-for-8 on threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they connected on 74.1% of their free throws, making 20 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% overall and 33.3% from three. Jeremy Fears Jr. added 12 points, shooting 80% from the field and dishing out 8 assists. The Spartans finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Michigan State's defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to 68 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting 16 of 34 shots for 47%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State's defense was particularly effective, as they allowed just 5 threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Patriots and Flyers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Flyers will host the game at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Dayton as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flyers.</li><li>Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +7.5.</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>Is a Road Win Possible for the Patriots?</h3><h3>George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>George Mason improved to 11-5 on the season with a 77-70 win over UMass on Saturday. The Patriots were -11.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 36-32 at halftime, George Mason scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 147, going over the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>George Mason put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes.</p> <p>The Patriots also made 23 free throws on 35 attempts, shooting 65.7% from the line, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rahsool Diggins led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Darius Maddox added 18 points.</p><p>George Mason's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 70 points on 49% shooting from the field. They gave up 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 29 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, George Mason held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 attempts. However, they sent the opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 65% rate. George Mason also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Dayton's season record fell to 10-5 after a 76-72 loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Flyers, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Dayton led 39-36 at halftime but were outscored 40-33 in the 2nd half. This game was a missed opportunity for the Flyers, who were expected to win comfortably.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24), while connecting on 50% of their two-point attempts (13/26). At the free-throw line, the Flyers made 28 of 38 attempts, shooting 73.7%.</p> <p>Daniel Rivera led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Rahsool Diggins, Nate Santos, and Marqui Worthy each added 18 points, with Diggins dishing out 6 assists. Worthy was efficient, hitting 63.6% of his shots, while Diggins struggled, shooting 30% overall and 25% from three.</p><p>Even with Dayton holding their opponent to just 3/20 from beyond the arc, the Flyers couldn’t stop them from scoring 76 points. They allowed 27 field goals on 60 attempts, giving up a 45% shooting percentage overall.</p> <p>Dayton struggled to defend inside, as their opponent shot 60% on two-pointers, making 24 of 40 attempts. The Flyers also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 19 free throws.</p>

George Mason Patriots vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Lions and Tigers game? Catch the action at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on None. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Grambling State is favored by -6.5 vs. UAPB in a Southwestern Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Grambling State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Lions Stand a Chance in Grambling?</h3><p>UAPB has struggled on the road this season, going 3-8 away from home. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Golden Lions are just 2-8. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -16.5 points per game.</p>

<p>As underdogs this season, UAPB is just 2-9. They have been the underdog in 11 of their 19 games so far this season. In their last game, the Golden Lions lost to Southern by a score of 80-66.</p><p>As the underdog, UAPB has gone just 4-6-1 against the spread this season and they are 1-4 at home vs. the spread. On the road, the Golden Lions have an ATS mark of 4-6-1 and they are just 1-4 vs. the spread in their last five road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, UAPB has an ATS record of 3-6-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UAPB games is 11-5. The average over/under line in their games is 157.7 and today's line of 145.5 is lower than that. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 163 points.</p><p>The UAPB offense is coming off a game in which they scored 66 points vs. Southern. Overall their field goal percentage was 34.6% while connecting on 4 threes. The team's scoring leader is Rashad Williams, who holds an average of 17.7 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Kylen Milton is averaging 18.7 points per game this season.</p><p>Looking at the UAPB defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 85.4 points per game (321st). On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. Grambling State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.5%.</p><h3>Will Grambling State Win at Home?</h3><p>Grambling State comes into this game with a record of 8-11 and has won four straight games. They are 5-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference games and 3-10 in non-conference matchups. </p>

<p>On the season, the Tigers have gone 3-3 at home and have an average scoring margin of +.5. They have won two straight games at home and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. </p><p>As the favorite, Grambling State has gone 2-2 vs. the spread this season. At home, their ATS mark is just 2-4 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 7-3.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Grambling State's games this season (136.6). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 119 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Grambling State offense tallied 54 points in a matchup against Mississippi Valley State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 34.7%, and they made 3 threes. Leading Grambling State in scoring vs. Mississippi Valley State was Antwan Barnett with his 14 points. Tra'Michael Moton also added 12 points for the Tigers.</p><p>In terms of defense, Grambling State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.2 points per game. The Grambling State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 46 points and allowed Mississippi Valley State to connect on 3 threes.</p>

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