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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Crimson? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA. Colgate is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Harvard. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Harvard Crimson +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Crimson.</li><li>Not only will Harvard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Raiders Chances in Cambridge</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Raiders dropped their latest game on Monday, November 18th, falling 72-49 to NC State on the road. Colgate went into the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Colgate trailed 40-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 27 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Colgate struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 19.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Ben Middlebrooks led the Raiders with 19 points in 16 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the floor. Marcus Hill added 17 points, hitting 60% of his shots, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield contributed 11 points on 50% shooting.</p><p>Colgate's defense gave up 72 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field. The Raiders struggled to contain shots inside the arc, where they allowed 52% shooting on 40 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Colgate's defense held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts for 80%.</p><h3>Does Harvard Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they went on the road to take on the Colorado Buffaloes. The Crimson, who entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs, fell 88-66, failing to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-34 at halftime, Harvard was unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 154, going over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Harvard managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 37.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 38.1% mark on two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 20 points, while Elijah Malone added 16, shooting 55.6%. Javon Ruffin was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Harvard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Harvard's defense couldn't contain the shooters, who connected on 47% of their threes, going 9/19. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%. Harvard gave up 11 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

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<p>UTSA comes into this week 13 matchup vs. Temple as the -16.5 point favorite. The game is set for 7:00 ET at the Alamodome in San Antonio and will be broadcast on ESPN2. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points. The money line odds have UTSA at -787 and Temple at +533. UTSA is 5-5 on the season, while Temple has a 3-7 record.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners -16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alamodome at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UTSA Roadrunners winning this one by a score of 37 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the UTSA Roadrunners winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -16.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Temple Owls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Temple enters Week 13 with a 3-7 record, facing UTSA on the road. They are ranked 128th in our power rankings and have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Owls are 0-5 on the road this season but have a 2-2 record at home.</p> <p>Temple has been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -15.9 points per game, and they are 4-5 against the spread, with a 3-1 ATS record at home.</p> <p>The over/under line for this week is set at 55.5 points. Temple’s games have averaged 54.1 points, with an average over/under line of 50.2 points. Their over/under record for the season is 5-4.</p><p>Temple’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 129th in our offensive power rankings and averaging just 19.1 points per game, placing them 89th nationally. Their third-down conversion rate is 36.6%, and their rushing game has been limited to 98.8 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Evan Simon has thrown for 1,545 yards with 13 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 88. Temple is 30th in passing attempts per game. Dante Wright leads the team with 664 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Temple's defense has struggled this season, giving up 35 points per game. They rank 157th in the nation against the run, allowing 217.6 rushing yards per game. Opponents have averaged 190.5 passing yards per game, completing 58.1% of their passes.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Florida Atlantic, Temple’s defense allowed 15 points, including 123 rushing yards and 194 passing yards. They gave up two rushing touchdowns but no passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The UTSA Roadrunners Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>UTSA enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, ranked 93rd in our CFB power rankings. They have an 89.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the American Athletic Conference. At home, the Roadrunners are 3-0, while they are 0-5 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 3-5, with a perfect 3-0 mark at home and 0-5 on the road. UTSA has been favored in four games, going 2-2 against the spread as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>UTSA’s over/under record is 6-1-1, with their games averaging 63.2 points. Their average over/under line is 57.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 55.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, UTSA’s offense is averaging 31.2 points per game, placing them 34th nationally, but they rank 92nd in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is the focal point, ranking 6th in attempts, 10th in completions, and 12th in yards, averaging 300 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Owen McCown has thrown for 2,741 yards with 22 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, holding a passer rating of 96. UTSA is converting 40.7% of their third downs. On the ground, they average 152.7 rushing yards per game. Robert Henry Jr. leads the rushing attack with 528 yards and 5 touchdowns.</p><p>UTSA's defense has allowed an average of 32 points per game this season, ranking 86th nationally. In their recent game against North Texas, they gave up 27 points but managed to secure two interceptions. Despite allowing 480 total yards, including 239 rushing yards, UTSA came away with a 48-27 victory.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, UTSA's defense has been strong against the run, ranking 17th in the nation by allowing just 106.6 rushing yards per game. Opponents have averaged 287.4 passing yards per game, and quarterbacks have a passer rating of 93.4 against UTSA, completing 58.7% of their throws.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Penguins to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+134)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Jets Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 16-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, with the teams combining for 11.</p>

<p>Trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets responded with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg took the lead for good at 12:22 in the third period, and added two empty-net goals to seal the victory.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal, with seven different players finding the net in a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets, netting his third goal of the season. Alex Iafallo added his first goal of the year, while Dylan Samberg scored his third. Nikolaj Ehlers, with his ninth goal, and Cole Perfetti, with his fourth, both scored on empty nets.</p> <p>Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 13. Mark Scheifele added his 10th assist and scored his eighth goal earlier in the game. The Jets scored once on the power play and had 7 offensive giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and another tying goal at 4-4 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins improved to 7-10-4. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal. Pittsburgh kept Montreal scoreless until the third period, when the Canadiens cut the lead to 2-1.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins' offense with two goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal, including his 5th of the season on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the year, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each period, with Crosby's first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed the Canadiens to score just one goal, which came 5:32 into the 3rd period. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also had 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Blue Hose and Penguins game? Catch the action at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -5 vs. Presbyterian.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</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 Blue Hose Have a Shot at a Win at Nacogdoches?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3>  
<p>Presbyterian pulled off a 58-55 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, November 21st. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Blue Hose not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p>  
<p>After trailing 30-22 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while holding the Lumberjacks to 22. The game’s total points of 113 fell well below the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Presbyterian struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jonah Pierce was a bright spot, posting a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor. Kyle Hayman added 12 points, while Kory Mincy and Carl Parrish each contributed 11 points.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. Inside the arc, the opposition went 17/37, hitting 45% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Presbyterian limited their opponent to 4/17 shooting, or 23%. The Blue Hose also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 40%.</p><h3>Will the Penguins Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Penguins picked up a 72-62 win over Monmouth on Thursday, November 21st. Youngstown State, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Youngstown State turned things around after trailing 38-29 at halftime. They clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 43 themselves to secure the win.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 27 from the line.</p> <p>Jaret Valencia led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points, with Galette also grabbing 10 boards. The Penguins recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to just 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 23 of 56 shooting. Inside the arc, the Penguins allowed 15 of 29 shooting, or 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Youngstown State's defense limited their opponent to 8 of 27 shooting, or 29%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18, or 66%. The Penguins gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -33.5 vs. Jackson State.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +33.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +33.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough in Lexington?</h3><h3>Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jackson State fell 79-62 to Western Kentucky on Wednesday, November 20th. The Tigers were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Jackson State trailed 40-28 at halftime and were outscored 39-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Jackson State put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%.</p> <p>Tamarion Hoover led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three and shooting 70% overall. Khristian Lander also impressed, knocking down 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points on 71.4% shooting.</p><p>Jackson State's defense struggled from beyond the arc, allowing the opponent to hit 14 threes on 45% shooting. Overall, they gave up 79 points, with the other team shooting 43% from the field.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Jackson State held their opponent to 42% shooting, with the other team making 16 of 38 two-point attempts. They also sent the opponent to the line 8 times, where they hit 5 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Kentucky improved to 3-0 with a 97-68 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday. The Wildcats, who were -21.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Kentucky led 43-26 at halftime and scored 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 165 went over the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 25 threes for a 48% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 64.5%.</p> <p>Jaxson Robinson led the way with 20 points, while Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh were perfect from three, each hitting all their attempts. Butler finished 3/3 from deep, and Oweh went 1/1, with both players shooting over 75% overall.</p><p>Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 34 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 threes on 25 attempts. They also shot 81% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 21.</p>

Jackson State Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>The Sabres and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Win on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo fell to 8-9-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres, as underdogs on the puck line, took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored Buffalo’s only goal at 11:39 in the first period. The Sabres had 32 shots on goal but failed to score again. Defensively, they allowed 23 shots, with both goals coming from Dylan Larkin in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo’s offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded effort. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 13 giveaways.</p> <p>After Tuch's goal at 8:21 in the first period, the Sabres were held scoreless for the remainder of the game. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both in the second period, after taking a 1-0 lead. Both goals came on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will the Kings Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 10-6-3 this season. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p> 

<p>The Kings were favored with the puck line at -1.5 goals, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined score of 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.</p> <p>Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper posted a save percentage of 85.7% on 21 shots from the Blackhawks, and the Kings' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Tribe and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160 points, and North Carolina State is favored by -15.5 vs. William & Mary.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like William & Mary at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Tribe Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>William & Mary picked up a 102-87 home win over Georgia Southern on Sunday, November 17th. The Tribe entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and not only got the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 48-45 at halftime, William & Mary outscored Georgia Southern 54-42 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 189 went over the pre-game O/U line of 160.5.</p><p>William & Mary's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 102 points with a 49.3% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 73.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36.4% from beyond the arc, making 16 threes in the process.</p> <p>Nakavieon White led the way with 25 points, while Noah Collier was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 19 points. Gabe Dorsey added 17 points, hitting 5 threes, and Chase Lowe contributed 10 rebounds and 4 assists to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting. They allowed 33 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tribe gave up 16 threes on 44 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they hit 20 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Wolfpack Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 72-49 win over Colgate on Monday. The Wolfpack, who were -12.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>NC State took control early, leading 40-22 at halftime. They outscored Colgate 32-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, NC State put up 72 points, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 14 threes (21.4%).</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Wolfpack connected on 52.5% of their two-point attempts, and they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 26 (80.8%). Ben Middlebrooks led the way with 19 points in just 16 minutes, while Marcus Hill added 17 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to just 49 points, even though they allowed a 44% shooting performance from the field. The Wolfpack gave up 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 40 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 80%. The Wolfpack allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Butler is favored by -11.5 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-61 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Merrimack College fell 74-63 to Rutgers on Wednesday, November 20th. The Warriors, who were +19.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the 134.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack trailed 37-30 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37. Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance against a strong Rutgers team was better than anticipated.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a strong 55% shooting on two-pointers but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 threes (16.7%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they were perfect, going 7 for 7. Ace Bailey and Adam Clark led the way, with Bailey scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Clark added 22 points and 6 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Warriors gave up 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, also at a 41% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws, or 73%. Merrimack allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler picked up an 81-70 win over SMU on Friday, November 15th. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Butler led 36-33 at halftime and outscored SMU 45-37 in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 157.5, but the teams combined for 151 points, falling just under the total.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for 79.2%.</p> <p>Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held them to 37% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 13 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Butler gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Panthers and Huskies game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Northeastern is favored by -5.5 at home against FIU.</p><h3>FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northeastern Huskies -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 1:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can FIU Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>FIU’s season took a hit on Monday as they fell 75-70 to Howard. The Golden Panthers were -4 favorites going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>FIU was tied 35-35 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points came in at 145, under the O/U line of 156.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 29 attempts for a 17.2% rate, but found success inside, converting 60% of their two-point shots (21/35).</p> <p>Cameron Shockley-Okeke led the way, scoring 21 points in 23 minutes, hitting 5 of 6 threes. Marcus Dockery added 16 points, while Anwar Gill contributed 13 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>FIU's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the other team shot 48%, hitting 19 of 39 attempts. From beyond the arc, they made 8 of 22 shots, good for 36%. FIU also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Will the Huskies Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Northeastern improved to 3-1 on the season with an 80-62 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday. The Huskies, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 142, going over the pre-game O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Northeastern dominated the first half, leading 50-28 at the break. However, they were outscored 34-30 in the second half, allowing the Blue Devils to make things more competitive after halftime.</p><p>Northeastern's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 53.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks to hitting 65.7% of their two-point attempts and 36% from beyond the arc. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 7-for-7.</p> <p>Rashad King and Harold Woods were the stars, each contributing over 25 points. King shot 73.3% from the field, hitting 3-of-4 from three, while Woods connected on 68.8% of his shots and 2-of-3 from deep, adding 10 rebounds to his stat line.</p><p>Despite Northeastern's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Huskies allowed a 53% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 32 of 60 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Northeastern gave up 23 of 35 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 36%, making 9 of 25. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the line 7 times, where they converted all their free throws.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Waves and Wildcats. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northwestern as the -19.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 138 points.</p><h3>PEPPERDINE WAVES VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pepperdine Waves +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PEPPERDINE WAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Pepperdine at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pepperdine Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Pepperdine Waves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Waves dropped their latest game to UNLV, 80-59, on Wednesday. Pepperdine went into the game as +14.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Pepperdine struggled early, trailing 46-17 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring UNLV 42-34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Pepperdine managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, with 8 offensive rebounds and 14 assists.</p> <p>Stefan Todorovic led the way with 19 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts. Brooklyn Hicks added 16 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 40% from deep, while Dedan Thomas Jr. was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Despite Pepperdine's defensive efforts, they gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. Pepperdine allowed 26 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>The Waves struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. Pepperdine also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws at an 84% rate.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern improved to 3-0 on the season with a 72-69 win over Montana State on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -14.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, going over the pre-game line of 135.5.</p> 

<p>Northwestern trailed 39-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bobcats 38-30 to secure the win. While they got the victory, the Wildcats will be looking for a more dominant performance in their next outing.</p><p>Northwestern put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 22 points, while Brooks Barnhizer added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Barnhizer also contributed 4 assists, and Jabe Mullins chipped in 17 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Northwestern's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 29/64 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 25/48 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Northwestern held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. The other team also went 10/16 from the free-throw line, shooting 62%. Northwestern gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

The first major card of 2021 for UFC features a rematch of a fight that happened more than six years ago. A lot has changed for Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The one thing that hasn’t changed is that fight fans are really excited to see this matchup, much like they were the first time around.

At that point, Poirier was a rising star in the division that had losses to Chan Sung Jung and Cub Swanson. McGregor was a bigger prospect, having beaten fellow star prospect Max Holloway two fights prior. McGregor won by first-round knockout and would find himself fighting for the featherweight championship just 10 months later.

The two will meet once again at UFC 257 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. This will be a 4 a.m. local time start for the prelims and around a 7 a.m. local time start for the main card. In the US, it means an ESPN+ PPV slot on Saturday January 23 in primetime.

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<h3><strong><u>Amir Albazi (+100) vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov (-120); Total: 2.5 (-245/195)</u></strong></h3>
This is a loaded card from top to bottom, beginning with a couple of good newcomers to UFC. The second career UFC fight for both Amir Albazi and Zhalgas Zhumagulov kickstarts this UFC 257 slate. Zhumagulov lost back in July to Raulian Paiva in his debut. The former FNG champ, who beat UFC fixture Tyson Nam for the belt, is a short favorite to improve to 14-4 in his career and score his first UFC win. Each of his last five fights has gone the full 15, hence the heavy over chalk on the total.

For Albazi, this is a chance to improve to 2-0 in the UFC. Since suffering his first career loss to Jose Torres in Brave CF, he has wins over Ryan Curtis and Malcolm Gordon. Torres had a couple cups of coffee in UFC, so it’s not Albazi lost to a bum. This looks like a good opening fight, but the total would point towards Zhumagulov. Albazi has 13 career wins, 12 by stoppage. If this is going to go the distance, that probably benefits the favorite the most.
<h3><strong><u>Nik Lentz (+340) vs. Movsar Evloev (-440); Total: 2.5 (-280/220)</u></strong></h3>
There doesn’t seem to be much to say about this fight. Movsar Evloev is the big -440 favorite here with a perfect 13-0 record. Evloev is 3-0 in UFC with three decision victories. The former M-1 champ draws longtime UFC undercard fighter Nik Lentz. Lentz has lost his last two fights and this line seems to imply that he won’t put up much resistance here. This will be a good test for the 26-year-old Evloev against an experienced 36-year-old Lentz, but this is really just a test to pass to move up to better opponents.
<h3><strong><u>Andrew Sanchez (+115) vs. Makhmud Muradov (-135); Total: 2.5 (-156/126)</u></strong></h3>
Uzbekistan native Makhmud Muradov has six career losses, but he’s riding a 13-fight winning streak into this matchup with Andrew Sanchez. You have to give Muradov a lot of credit. His career started off with a 4-4 record, but since December 2013, he only has two losses against 20 wins. Andrew Sanchez has a pretty long UFC history, but he’s been underwhelming for the most part. His KO win over Welington Turman feels like an outlier and that recency bias has put Muradov at a good price here. I like the favorite as one of my stronger plays on the card.
<h3><strong><u>Marcin Prachnio (+265) vs. Khalil Rountree (-315); Total: 1.5 (135/-165)</u></strong></h3>
Marcin Prachnio has his back against the wall here. Three straight first-round knockouts have him in danger of being cut from the UFC. These losses, against Mike Rodriguez, Magomed Ankalaev, and Sam Alvey, represent all of his UFC data points. Rountree is in a big spot here himself. He hasn’t fought since September 28, 2019, when he was knocked out by Ion Cutelaba. He is a prospect that hasn’t lived up to his promise. This feels like a “get right” fight for Rountree, who is a capable money line parlay piece for those that don’t want to lay the heavy chalk.
<h3><strong><u>Julianna Pena (+110) vs. Sara McMann (-130); Total: 2.5 (-225/185)</u></strong></h3>
Julianna Pena’s return to the Octagon did not go as expected. After well over a year on the sidelines, she came back to fight Germaine de Randamie and was finished for just the third time in her career. Pena lost by third-round submission in a fight that looked to be very even at the time of the finish. In fact, Pena was probably ahead on the cards by having a lot of top control. Instead, she got finished.

Sara McMann did not fight throughout the pandemic, as she beat Lina Lansberg in January and then had a fight against Aspen Ladd canceled because of an injury to her opponent. McMann is 40 years old, but she had that great performance against Lansberg in her first fight in 23 months. She owned the fight on the ground. I wouldn’t expect the same here against Pena, though. The underdog is my pick in this one.
<h3><strong><u>Antonio Carlos Junior (+115) vs. Brad Tavares (-135); Total: 2.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
Antonio Carlos Junior needs a win here. Consecutive losses to Ian Heinisch and Uriah Hall, plus an extended layoff, put a little bit of pressure on the underdog in this middleweight contest. The 30-year-old fought to decisions against those two, which is not his style. He needs to control the fight on the ground and lock in submissions, like he has in nine of his 11 wins.

This is another one where the heavy over juice on the total is concerning because this is not the style of fight he wants. Brad Tavares is a decision machine. Only 11 of his 24 fights have ended in a stoppage, although his most recent fight was one of them in a loss to Edmen Shahbazyan. Taveres didn’t fare well with a long layoff in that fight. I wonder if he’ll do better here. I don’t see a great edge in this fight.
<h3><strong><u>Nasrat Haqparast (+220) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (-260); Total: 2.5 (-225/185)</u></strong></h3>
Doesn’t this line feel a little chalky? Nasrat Haqparast has done well in the UFC with four wins in his last five fights after a debut loss on the big stage with a huge step up in class. Arman Tsarukyan also lost his UFC debut, but rides a two-fight winning streak into this one. Haqparast has the size advantage in this fight between mid-20s combatants. The one big difference seems to be Tsarukyan’s ground game. Haqparast wants the fight upright. Tsarukyan seems fine either way, but his five submission finishes suggest he’s good on the mat. Maybe he has more paths to victory, but the +220 isn’t a bad gamble here if you want to play a dog on the prelims.
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<h3><strong><u>Marina Rodriguez (+260) vs. Amanda Ribas (-310); Total: 2.5 (-225/185)</u></strong></h3>
Amanda Ribas looks like a good parlay piece with Khalil Rountree from the prelim card. The first fight on the main card comes from the women’s strawweight division and features Ribas, who gets a real opponent now after taking quick care of Paige VanZant last time out. Marina Rodriguez is a quality fighter, but she is 2-1-2 against roster talent in the UFC.

Her most recent loss to Carla Esparza was a decent performance, but she hasn’t shown any above average striking ability. Her win against Jessica Aguilar seemed to prop up her prospects, but she’s come back to earth in this division since and this line is indicative of that.
<h3><strong>Pick: Amanda Ribas</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Matt Frevola (+136) vs. Ottman Azaitar (-156); Total: 1.5 (-155/125)</u></strong></h3>
This is a pretty good step up in class for Ottman Azaitar, who is the -156 favorite at 155 pounds in this fight. This is only his third UFC fight, with wins over Khama Worthy and Teemu Packalen en route to his 13-0 record. Matt Frevola is a well-trained 30-year-old from the Serra-Longo Fight Team that hasn’t really found his UFC groove yet. He lost his fight to Polo Reyes and followed that up with a draw against Lando Vannata before a couple of decision wins.

This is a hard fight to figure out. The reality is that we don’t really know a whole lot about either guy here in the sense that limited UFC data points and results, plus a variety of inconsistent opponents, give us a hard sample size to analyze. Frevola’s classical training could outweigh that of Azaitar in his hardest fight to date. Azaitar by KO seems to be the right way to attack this based on the side and total lines, as Frevola needs to win by decision. Maybe Azaitar inside the distance and Frevola or Frevola by decision to maybe get a little arbitrage here. Azaitar only has one decision win and I don’t see another one.
<h3><strong>Pick: Ottman Azaitar</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Jessica Eye (-107) at Joanne Calderwood (-113); Total: 2.5 (-350/275)</u></strong></h3>
Jessica Eye returns for the first time since going 25 minutes with Cynthia Calvillo back in June. It was a long, drawn-out fight for Eye, the first time she had ever gone 25 minutes in a fight. And she took some serious abuse in that one, as Calvillo doubled her up in strikes and controlled the fight in every which way. We’ve seen that hangover effect in fights before and we could see it here.

On the other hand, Joanne Calderwood hasn’t done well lately. She’s coming off of three straight subpar performances, including a stoppage loss to Jennifer Maia on August 1. The 35-year-old Calderwood is a very active fighter, but she doesn’t have the gas tank that Eye has. To me, that is significant here because of the high juice on the over 2.5. Calderwood is a very active fighter, but Eye is a very smart fighter. These are two different styles and it will be interesting to see which one wins out. I do like Eye to bounce back here.
<h3><strong>Pick: Jessica Eye</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Michael Chandler (+113) vs. Dan Hooker (-133); Total: 2.5 (-120/-110)</u></strong></h3>
Longtime Bellator fixture Michael Chandler will make the leap to UFC to take on Dan Hooker. Chandler has been in lots of title fights, but this will be his first opportunity to fight in the UFC. He hasn’t really taken on a lot of UFC-level competition in Bellator either, having faced Benson Henderson and Eddie Alvarez.

Dan Hooker has fought some of the best that his division has had to offer, including his most recent fight going 25 minutes with main event contestant Dustin Poirier. Hooker is the deserving favorite here. Nobody denies what Chandler has accomplished in his career, but Hooker is a very good wrestler and a quality striker. If Chandler tries to be aggressive early, Hooker will find openings to take over the fight and that’s my expectation here.
<h3><strong>Pick: Dan Hooker</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Dustin Poirier (+260) vs. Conor McGregor (-310); Total: 2.5 (160/-200)</u></strong></h3>
Conor McGregor will have his first real fight since UFC 229 when he faces Dustin Poirier. Donald Cerrone is a show pony at this point. He’s there to put fighters over and be a big draw. He’s not a reliable UFC fighter anymore. So McGregor’s first-round knockout of Cerrone at UFC 246 means nothing. How does McGregor look here against a very talented, extremely hungry fighter in Poirier?

We’re essentially talking about two legitimate fights in the last 4+ years for McGregor. He lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 and beat Eddie Alvarez on November 12, 2016. There are a lot of questions here with McGregor, who takes on a guy in Poirier that has only a handful of losses to his name. One did come against McGregor back in 2014, but these two fighters are not the same. Not even close.

To me, this line is too high. We all know the striking power of McGregor, who is a wildly polarizing figure for the UFC, but we also know that Poirier is one the most technically sound strikers in the division. I think the +260 is worth a shot here, particularly if this fight starts going long and McGregor is forced to showcase some endurance.
<h3><strong>Pick: Dustin Poirier</strong></h3>

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