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<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week 13 matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Oklahoma State Cowboys, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The over/under line is currently at 68.5 points, with Texas Tech as the -3.5-point favorite on the road. The Red Raiders are 6-4 on the season, while the Cowboys are 3-7 overall. The money line odds are -166 for Texas Tech and +138 for Oklahoma State.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Boone Pickens Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oklahoma State Cowboys winning this one by a score of 34 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Oklahoma State Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 68.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Tech Red Raiders Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Texas Tech enters Week 13 with a 6-4 record and a 55th-place ranking in our CFB power rankings. They are guaranteed bowl eligibility but have just a 0.1% chance of winning the Big 12. The Red Raiders are 3-2 at home and 2-2 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, Texas Tech is 5-3-1, with a 3-1 record on the road and a 2-2-1 mark at home. They’ve been favored in five games, going 2-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 ATS as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +0.4 points per game.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 68.5 points, higher than their average line of 61.9 points. Texas Tech’s over/under record stands at 5-4, with their games averaging 70.6 points per contest.</p><p>Texas Tech’s offense is averaging 35.5 points per game, ranking 16th in the nation heading into week 13. They are 8th in passing attempts, averaging 40.7 per game, and 11th in completions, with 25.1 per game. Their passing attack is producing 281.7 yards per game, placing them 20th nationally. They are converting 45.1% of their third downs.</p> <p>Quarterback Behren Morton has thrown for 2,575 yards, with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. His passer rating is 94. Tahj Brooks leads the rushing attack with 1,184 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Josh Kelly has 842 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 76 catches.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense has struggled this season, allowing 35.1 points per game, including 41 points in their recent loss to Colorado. They gave up 340 passing yards and three touchdowns, though they did force an interception. On the ground, they allowed just 65 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 93.4 passer rating and 305.6 passing yards per game against Texas Tech, completing 61.9% of their throws. The defense has faced the 40th fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 145.8 rushing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Oklahoma State Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At Boone Pickens Stadium</h3><p>Oklahoma State enters Week 13 with a 3-7 record and no chance of reaching bowl eligibility. They are ranked 63rd in our power rankings ahead of their matchup with Texas Tech.</p> <p></p><p>The Cowboys have been favored in just two of their ten games this season, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -4.1 points per game, and they have a 2-6 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week's over/under line is set at 68.5 points, the highest for any Oklahoma State game this season. On average, their games have totaled 59.7 points, with an average over/under line of 60.4 points.</p><p>Oklahoma State’s offense is ranked 42nd in our power rankings heading into week 13, and they are 51st in points per game, averaging 27.8. Alan Bowman has thrown for 2,435 yards, leading a passing attack that ranks 15th in attempts per game. The Cowboys are 26th in passing yards per game, averaging 274.6, and 24th in completions per game.</p> <p>Bowman has 17 touchdown passes but also 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 84. Oklahoma State is converting 37.7% of their third downs and is 113th in rushing, averaging 110 yards per game. Ollie Gordon II leads the ground game with 692 yards and nine touchdowns. De'Zhaun Stribling has 749 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 31.9 points per game. In their recent 38-13 loss to TCU, they gave up 38 points, including four rushing touchdowns, and allowed 468 total yards, with 293 yards coming through the air.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 241.4 rushing yards per game against Oklahoma State, ranking them 170th nationally. The defense has faced 30.8 pass attempts per game, allowing 258.8 passing yards and a 93.9 passer rating.</p>

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<p>The Thunderbirds and Toreros are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Toreros will host the game at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. Southern Utah is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against San Diego. The game's over/under currently sits at 151 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Toreros.</li><li>Not only will San Diego pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Southern Utah Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Utah fell 76-72 to Loyola Chicago on Tuesday, November 19th. Despite being +15 point underdogs on the road, the Thunderbirds kept it close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Southern Utah scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Southern Utah's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 81.5% of their free throws, going 22-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Jamir Simpson led the way with 28 points, shooting 55.6% overall, while Dominique Ford added 18 points, hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Des Watson contributed 12 points and 4 assists, and Kymany Houinsou chipped in 11 points, making his only three-point attempt and grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Southern Utah's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 42% shooting, with the other team hitting 18 of 42 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Utah's defense saw the opposition connect on 8 of 18 attempts, good for 44%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 for 72%. Southern Utah allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Toreros Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>San Diego Toreros Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Toreros dropped their latest game 78-66 to Idaho State on Saturday. San Diego, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>San Diego found themselves down 36-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as they were outscored 42-40 in the 2nd half. Despite putting up 40 points after the break, their defense couldn’t slow down Idaho State enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>San Diego struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 19.2% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to convert 89.5% of their free throws, going 17 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Kody Clouet and Isaiah Griffin each scored 15 points, while Santiago Trouet added 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Evan Otten also contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>San Diego's defense held their opponent to 78 points, even while allowing them to shoot 89% from the free-throw line, where they made 17 of 19 attempts. From the field, the opposing team shot 36%, connecting on 22 of 60 attempts.</p> <p>San Diego gave up 17 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, the opponent struggled, hitting just 5 of 26 threes for 19%. The Toreros also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs San Diego Toreros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Explorers game? Catch the action at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on None. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>UIC FLAMES VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does UIC Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>UIC Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UIC dropped a 99-81 decision to James Madison on Thursday, November 21st, in a home game where they entered as +3 underdogs. The Flames not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-41 at halftime, UIC allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UIC put up 81 points, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, with a strong 58.8% on two-pointers (30/51) but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 19 attempts, shooting 63.2%. Bryce Lindsay led the way with 28 points, shooting 90.9% overall and 83.3% from three (5/6). The Flames also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p><p>UIC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. The Flames couldn't contain the inside game, with their opponents hitting 58% of their two-point shots (30/51).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UIC held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts (23%). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 12 (63%). UIC also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will La Salle Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle's season continued with a 72-67 road loss to UC San Diego on Thursday, November 21st. The Explorers entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 31-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to their loss.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 58.1% of their free throws, going 18-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 27 points, hitting 5-of-13 from deep, while Corey McKeithan added 21 points, connecting on 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Explorers managed just 6 assists as a team, with McGhie and Nordin Kapic each contributing 2 assists.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, but they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with only 22 made baskets on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Explorers limited their opponent to 36% shooting, as they connected on just 11 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. La Salle gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UIC Flames vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

It is extremely surprising that Dana White and the UFC wouldn’t have had an event the weekend before the Super Bowl when they could hog the spotlight, but last week was an off week for the UFC. That is not the case this week, as the world’s top MMA promotion is back in action and also back in the States at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas.

Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov will headline this card. A lot of heavyweight headliners are coming up, including Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis on February 20 and then the highly anticipated Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou rematch at UFC 260.

This is a very big UFC card with 14 fights on the docket. The final six make up the main card. Action starts on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. ET and will run into the evening hours the day before Super Bowl LV.

We’ll break down the fight fest with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> and pay a little extra attention to the main card matchups.
<h3><strong><u>Jerome Rivera (+185) vs. Ode’ Osbourne (-220)</u></strong></h3>
Denys Bondar was supposed to be the opponent for Ode’ Osbourne, but Jerome Rivera will slot in as the +185 underdog to get the card started. With the late replacement, this is an immature line that doesn’t feature a total at time of writing. Osbourne is -220 as he looks for his first UFC win while under contract. Osbourne beat Armando Villarreal on the Dana White Contender Series in July 2019 and got a spot on the undercard of UFC 246. He lost to Brian Kelleher in short order. This is a very quick turnaround for Rivera, who just went 15 minutes with Francisco Figueiredo on January 20. Let this line marinate a bit and then revisit it.
<h3><strong><u>Seungwoo Choi (+200) vs. Youssef Zalal (-235); Total: 2.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h3>
We’ve got a fighter shaking off a lot of rust here in Seungwoo Choi. Choi went 1-2 in three UFC fights in 2019 and then sat out all of 2020. Losses to Movsar Evloev are perfectly fine, so we can scratch that one. He lost to Gavin Tucker and then beat Suman Mokhtarian. Based on the line, he faces an uphill climb against Youssef Zalal, who fought four times in 2020 and got himself a new contract out of it. He did lose the last one to undefeated Ilia Topuria, but it wasn’t a blowout. I like Zalal to bounce back here, though the price is a bit steep. He’s a money line parlay candidate.
<h3><strong><u>Lara Procopio (+137) vs. Molly McCann (-157); Total: 2.5 (-350/275)</u></strong></h3>
Lara Procopio has waited a long time for her second UFC fight. She lost to Karol Rosa back on 8/31/19 and has not been back in the Octagon since. She’ll draw in here against Molly McCann at 125 pounds. It was a very active bantamweight fight with some odd scoring, but both girls threw a lot of shots. Procopio fought at bantamweight there and will now fight at flyweight instead. McCann was very uncompetitive last time out against Taila Santos, but most fighters are. Procopio will be the aggressor here. That means McCann will have to do enough to win over the judges. I’m not sure it happens. I like the mild upset here.
<h3><strong><u>Joselyne Edwards (+215) vs. Karol Rosa (-255); Total: 2.5 (-245/195)</u></strong></h3>
Speaking of Karol Rosa, the 26-year-old will return for her first fight since UFC 251 against Joselyne Edwards. Edwards was extremely impressive back on January 16 against Wu Yanan with a unanimous decision win. The 25-year-old now returns very quickly, something she has never really done in her previous 12 fights. This isn’t one to bet, but one to watch. These are two promising bantamweight prospects and if Edwards shines here with no camp and a quick return, her stock will skyrocket. These are two aggressive fighters. The +195 on under 2.5 isn’t a bad gamble, even though we don’t usually see finishes in women’s fights.
<h3><strong><u>Justin Jaynes (+237) vs. Devonte Smith (-277); Total: 1.5 (145/-175)</u></strong></h3>
Justin Jaynes has his back against the wall for this fight against Devonte Smith. Jaynes has lost two in a row and wasn’t very competitive in each stoppage loss. Devonte Smith is a huge favorite here, despite not having fought since Khama Worthy knocked him out at UFC 241 back on 8/17/19. That is a long layoff for a fighter favored at this price, but Jaynes is obviously a guy not held in high regard by bettors or oddsmakers. Smith is risky to a degree as a parlay piece with Zalal, but he has no excuse for losing this fight.
<h3><strong><u>Martin Day (+270) vs. Timur Valiev (-330); Total: 2.5 (-105/-125)</u></strong></h3>
Timur Valiev had his opponent switched prior to his last fight and Trevin Jones stepped in and knocked him out. Jones was then suspended for a positive marijuana test, so the fight result was overturned. That was the UFC debut for Valiev, who is hoping for better fortunes here against Martin Day. Day is 0-3 in UFC and this will probably be the 32-year-old’s last fight to finish out his contract unless he can pull off the upset. Judging by the line, he probably won’t, but I don’t see much of an edge in this bout.
<h3><strong><u>Danilo Marquez (+210) vs. Mike Rodriguez (-250); Total: 1.5 (-115/-115)</u></strong></h3>
Two long and lanky light heavyweights square off here, as 6-foot-6 Danilo Marquez enters the Octagon as an underdog to 6-foot-4 Mike Rodriguez. Rodriguez has the longer limbs with more reach and is also more experienced at the UFC level. Credit to Marquez, who won his UFC debut at 34 over Khadis Ibragimov by decision at UFC 253. It was a boring fight, though. Rodriguez is a striker and more of an aggressor. Marquez is a patient fighter that does his best work on the ground. The high line and low total implies Rodriguez by knockout here and I wouldn’t argue with that.
<h3><strong><u>Clay Guida (+172) vs. Michael Johnson (-202); Total: 2.5 (-220/180)</u></strong></h3>
Michael Johnson is only 34, but the fight years are showing for the former top contender. While Clay Guida is not on the level of some of his other opponents, we’re still talking about a fighter that has only won three times in his last 11 fights. He’s lost to guys like Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz, Beneil Dariush, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. He’s also one of the few guys to have beaten Dustin Poirier. He’s also lost three straight fights. Guida has lost three of his last four. Neither one of these guys is worth your money for this event. This is probably a good fight to throw the two guys into, but it isn’t a good fight to bet.
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<h3><strong><u>Beneil Dariush (+100) vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira (-120); Total: 2.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
Speaking of Beneil Dariush, he is on this fight card as a slight underdog against Carlos Diego Ferreira. Dariush hasn’t really gotten a lot of chances against the top of the lightweight division recently, but he’s done everything asked of him with five straight wins. Four of those have come by stoppage. Dariush won both of his 2020 fights by knockout, a method that hasn’t been his preferred path to victory. He’s won eight times by submission, but only five times by KO/TKO.

Carlos Diego Ferreira also isn’t much of a knockout guy, but he had two of them in 2018 as part of a six-fight winning streak. These two fought all the way back at UFC 179 and Dariush won. Ferreira only has two career losses. One is Dariush. The other is Poirier. He’ll be looking for revenge here in this one. As the line implies, this is a pretty close fight to call and it’s hard to read too much into a fight from more than six years ago. I’d give the nod to Dariush here because his recent wins have been a bit stronger, but Ferreira has been dominant himself.
<h3><strong>Pick: Beneil Dariush</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Askar Askar (+350) vs. Cody Stamann (-450); Total: 2.5 (-240/190)</u></strong></h3>
The UFC debut for Askar Askar comes in his 13th pro fight. He is 11-1 with five knockouts, one submission win, and a 6-0 record in decisions. He’ll be stepping up in class in a huge way here to face Cody Stamann. The body of work for Stamann hasn’t been great lately. He won a very emotional fight against Brian Kelleher after his brother tragically passed away, but followed that up with a loss to Jimmie Rivera in a pretty underwhelming showing.

It would be virtually impossible to bet Askar here, though. He hasn’t fought anybody of significance on his way up the ranks and only had two LFA fights. He did win both, but this is a much greater challenge.
<h3><strong>Pick: Cody Stamann</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Manel Kape (+113) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (-133); Total: 2.5 (111/-141)</u></strong></h3>
Portuguese flyweight Manel Kape gets his shot on the big stage here against Alexandre Pantoja. You can see some of the skepticism about Pantoja with this line, as Kape, who hasn’t fought since 12/31/19, is just a slight underdog. When he finished up 2019 with his third win, he beat Kai Asakura to win the Rizin FF flyweight championship. The win over Asakura avenged one of his four losses.

Pantoja has lost two of his last three fights, but Deiveson Figueiredo is the champion and Askar Askarov is undefeated with just a draw against Brandon Moreno to his name. Maybe the 27-year-old Kape is impressive enough to step in here with more than a year off and beat a UFC fixture whose losses are really not anything to scoff at in any way. To me, I think the price is cheap on Pantoja. You have to prove it to me when you step in the UFC Octagon with established fighters.
<h3><strong>Pick: Alexandre Pantoja</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Marion Reneau (+169) vs. Macy Chiasson (-194); Total: 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h3>
Marion Reneau is giving up a lot of size in her fight against Macy Chiasson. The favorite stands five inches taller and has four additional inches of reach. For Reneau, a fighter who is 1-6-1 in decisions, this seems like a terrible matchup. In fact, she’s dropped three straight decisions to Cat Zingano, Yana Kunitskaya, and Raquel Pennington. Chiasson’s only blemish is a loss to veteran fighter Lina Lansberg in a fight that frankly could have gone either way.

If you’re looking for a parlay piece with Zalal, I think Chiasson is the one. The 43-year-old Reneau is a name and a very experienced fighter, which could give the younger Chiasson fits for a little while, but the favorite is too strong and too much bigger than the challenger here.
<h3><strong>Pick: Macy Chiasson</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Frankie Edgar (+330) vs. Cory Sandhagen (-400); Total: 2.5 (-210/170)</u></strong></h3>
As a lead-in to the main event, the betting odds would suggest that this fight is something of a dud. Frankie Edgar did outlast Pedro Munhoz over 25 minutes in the main event of the 8/22/20 UFC Fight Night event to snap a two-fight skid. It’s not like the losses have been bad for Edgar. The Korean Zombie knocked him out and he went 25 minutes with Max Holloway in a title fight at UFC 240. Losing to Brian Ortega is no big deal. Edgar may still have something left in the tank, even at 39. The problem is that he only has 10 stoppage wins in 32 career victories. That means he has to do enough to impress the judges at his advanced age.

He did it against Munhoz, but Cory Sandhagen is a different animal. Sandhagen lost to Aljamain Sterling last year, but there is no shame in that. Sandhagen has a big size and reach advantage here. Much like the last fight between Reneau and Chiasson, for a fighter whose path to victory is by decision, not being able to get inside is a major problem. I hate to go chalk again here, but this just looks like a bad matchup for Edgar in a lot of ways.
<h3><strong>Pick: Cory Sandhagen</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Alistair Overeem (+160) vs. Alexander Volkov (-185); Total: 2.5 (-125/-105)</u></strong></h3>
Alistair Overeem was probably behind on the cards against Jairzinho Rozenstruik on 12/7/19 in the main event of that Fight Night card, but we’ll never know because he was knocked out with four seconds left in the match. That is the only loss for the 40-year-old in his last five fights. He heads into this one against Alexander Volkov as a pretty big underdog. Overeem has done really well to stay releveant in the heavyweight division with age and to still have that striking power that has led to 25 career knockouts.

Volkov is very much a beatable opponent for Overeem here. Curtis Blaydes wrestled with Volkov for the win. Walt Harris didn’t have that in him. Overeem can definitely hang around in that manner. Volkov is taller, but Overeem has long enough limbs to offset the height difference. This will probably be a very technical fight. I like the over 2.5 the most, but I think Overeem is worthy of a small wager. Volkov hasn’t fought a lot of technically sound guys lately. The over and Overeem are my looks here.
<h3><strong>Pick: Over 2.5</strong></h3>

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<p>The Terriers and Tommies are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tommies will host the game at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. Thomas (MN) as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wofford Terriers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-67 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Wofford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Wofford Pull Off A Win at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wofford's season took a tough turn with an 86-35 loss to Duke on Saturday, November 16th. The Terriers were +29 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Wofford trailed 51-14 at halftime and managed 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Terriers will need to regroup after this lopsided defeat.</p><p>Wofford's offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 35 points while shooting 24.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.1%, and they hit only 5 of 33 three-point attempts, shooting 15.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists, with Tyrese Proctor and Isaiah Evans each hitting 4 of 7 threes. Caleb Foster was 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points on 66.7% shooting overall.</p><p>Wofford's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford allowed 16 threes on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p><h3>Do the Tommies Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) fell to Arizona State 81-66 on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. The Tommies entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>St. Thomas trailed 39-29 at halftime and were outscored 42-37 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 145.5-point O/U line.</p><p>St. Thomas managed just 66 points in their latest game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 29.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with their two-point shooting at 51.7%.</p> <p>Joson Sanon connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Basheer Jihad led the team with 20 points, while Jayden Quaintance contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, along with 4 assists.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 18/32 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, St. Thomas (MN) allowed 9/22 shooting, or 40%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 attempts (69%). The Tommies gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs St. Thomas (MN) Tommies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Runnin' Utes. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Utah is favored by -24.5 vs. Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trailblazers Grab a Win in Salt Lake City?</h3><h3>Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah Tech fell to Wyoming 86-69 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game where they entered as +10.5 point underdogs. The Trailblazers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-28 at halftime, Utah Tech scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Utah Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 20% from three-point range (5/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Trailblazers hit 22 of 31 attempts (71%) and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Kobe Newton led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, while Tennessee Rainwater added 16 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 44 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Tech held their opponent to 35% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. Utah Tech also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Runnin' Utes Win at Jon M. Huntsman Center?</h3><p>Utah dropped to 2-2 on the season after a 78-73 loss to Mississippi State on Sunday. The Utes were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 151, just over the pre-game line of 149.</p> <p>Utah was in a strong position at halftime, leading 39-28, but they couldn’t hold on in the second half. The Bulldogs came out strong after the break, scoring 50 points, while the Utes managed 34 points in the second half.</p><p>Josh Hubbard led the way for Utah with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc at a 55.6% rate. Overall, he shot 50% from the field. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, despite shooting just 41.7% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Utes shot 45.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They made 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32.1% from deep, and hit just 57.1% of their free throws. Utah also recorded 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, the Utah Runnin' Utes gave up 78 points in their last game. They allowed 42% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 18 of 42 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 24 shots for 72%.</p>

Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Utah Runnin' Utes NCAA Basketball 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>ESPN+ is covering the 5:00 ET kickoff as the Georgia State Panthers host the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The Panthers are the slight -1.5-point favorites at home, with the over/under line set at 58.5 points. The Red Wolves come in with a 5-4 record, while the Panthers are just 2-7 on the season.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Center Parc Stadium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Georgia State Panthers winning this one by a score of 27 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Georgia State Panthers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arkansas State Red Wolves at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Arkansas State Red Wolves Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Arkansas State enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, facing Georgia State. They’ve been strong at home (3-0) but have struggled on the road (1-4). Despite being ranked 115th in our power rankings, they have a 76% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.</p> <p></p><p>The Red Wolves are 3-0 as favorites this season and 1-4 as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is -10.6 points, and they are 3-5 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58.5 points, slightly above their average line of 57.4 points. Arkansas State’s over/under record is 4-4, with their games averaging a -0.9 point differential against the line.</p><p>Arkansas State’s offense ranks 98th in our power rankings heading into week 12, averaging 23.4 points per game. They are 23rd in passing attempts, with 36.9 per game, and 25th in completions, averaging 22.8. Overall, they are 56th in passing yards, with 244.1 per game, and 62nd in third-down conversions, converting 40.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jaylen Raynor leads the passing attack with 2,034 yards, completing 61.4% of his passes. He has thrown eight touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 78. Corey Rucker has 776 receiving yards on 53 catches. On the ground, Arkansas State averages 151.1 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 34 points per game, ranking them 87th nationally. In their recent game against Louisiana, they gave up 55 points, including six rushing touchdowns, while allowing 580 total yards, with 279 yards on the ground.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 224 rushing yards per game against Arkansas State, while quarterbacks have posted a 91.6 passer rating, completing 65.1% of their passes for an average of 243 yards per game.</p><h3>Will The Georgia State Panthers Win At Home Over The Arkansas State Red Wolves?</h3><p>Georgia State heads into Week 12 with a 2-7 record, and they are ranked 107th in our CFB power rankings. The Panthers have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season. At home, they are 1-2, while they’ve gone 0-5 on the road.</p> <p></p><p>Georgia State’s average scoring margin this season is -11.1 points per game, and they are 2-5-1 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 0-2 ATS as the favorite, but they are 2-3-1 against the spread as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is set at 58.5 points. Georgia State’s games have averaged 52.7 points, and their over/under record is 4-3-1, with an average line of 52.9 points this season.</p><p>Georgia State’s offense is averaging 20.8 points per game heading into week 12, ranking 84th in the nation. They are 83rd in our offensive power rankings. The Panthers have relied on their passing game, ranking 18th in passing attempts and 20th in completions, with 245.8 passing yards per game. They are 40th in completion percentage, converting 62.3% of their throws, but have struggled on third downs, converting just 36.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Christian Veilleux leads the team with 1,312 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions, posting a passer rating of 79. Freddie Brock has rushed for 599 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has three touchdowns. Ted Hurst leads the receiving corps with 606 yards and eight touchdowns on 37 catches.</p><p>Georgia State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.9 points per game. In their recent game against James Madison, they gave up 38 points, including 452 total yards—211 rushing yards and 241 passing yards, with three passing touchdowns allowed.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 205.6 rushing yards per game against Georgia State, while quarterbacks have posted a 98.7 passer rating and completed 62.8% of their passes. Georgia State’s defense has faced the 30th fewest passing attempts in the nation, averaging 26.9 per game, but they’ve still allowed 211.2 passing yards per contest.</p>

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Georgia State Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<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>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>

Colgate Raiders vs Harvard Crimson NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on MWN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Wyoming is favored by -9.5 at home against Southeastern Louisiana.</p><h3>SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have Wyoming winning straight-up, we like Southeastern Louisiana at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lions Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lions picked up a 70-67 road win over the Warhawks on Monday, November 18th. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, Southeastern Louisiana covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 137 just missed the over/under line of 137.5.</p> <p>Southeastern Louisiana built a 36-26 lead by halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana shot 54.7% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 14 threes (28.6%).</p> <p>Coltie Young led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 5 assists. Sam Hines Jr. contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana gave up 67 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They conceded 17 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 45%. Southeastern Louisiana gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wyoming improved to 2-1 on the season with an 86-69 win over Utah Tech on Saturday, November 16th. The Cowboys, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>Wyoming took control early, leading 42-28 at halftime. They scored 44 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41 points to the Trailblazers.</p><p>Wyoming's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 24 of 44 two-point attempts (54.5%) and hit 5 of 14 from beyond the arc (35.7%), while also converting 23 of 31 free throws (74.2%).</p> <p>The Cowboys grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Kobe Newton led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three. Tennessee Rainwater added 16 points on 62.5% shooting, and Jordan Nesbitt contributed 12 points and a team-high 12 rebounds.</p><p>Wyoming's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 24 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wyoming's opponent shot 35%, connecting on 5 of 14 attempts. The Cowboys also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. Wyoming gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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

Heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis will headline this weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 43 card at the Apex Training Facility in Las Vegas. This will be 19th Vegas event since the pandemic started and it will go down in the books as Fight Night 185.

There are 15 fights scheduled for this card, so it could be a long one. A lot of fighters feel more comfortable now with the pandemic seemingly winding down and there are a lot of fighters that will be making their UFC debuts or coming off of long layoffs for a match on Saturday night, so there are a lot of things to look at.

We’ll look at those things with the help of odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> for the battles on February 20.
<h3><strong><u>Jared Vanderaa (+200) vs. Sergey Spivac (-235); Total: 1.5 (-240/190)</u></strong></h3>
We’ll start with heavyweights and end with heavyweights on Saturday. Sergey Spivac can be spelled a lot of different ways, but all you need to know is that he is the -235 favorite against Jared Vanderaa in the lid lifter matchup for the fight card. Vanderaa was victorious on November 4 on the Dana White Contender Series to earn a contract with a KO of Harry Hunsucker. Spivac is 2-2 in his UFC matchups, with the most recent a majority decision against Carlos Felipe. The 26-year-old Moldovan is 11-2 with 10 career finishes. Vanderaa has 10 finishes in 11 fights as well. Spivac’s last two fights have gone the full 15, though. Tough fight to call here, but live betting opportunities will be there. Spivac would seem to have a better ground game, so if this fight is going to the mat, look for Spivac. If not, look for Vanderaa.
<h3><strong><u>Aiemann Zahabi (+156) vs. Drako Rodriguez (-181); Total: 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h3>
Drako Rodriguez is another recent winner on the Dana White Contender Series with a submission win over Mana Martinez. His only career loss came against Tony Gravely in KOTC deep in the fifth round. Now he gets his UFC shot at the ripe age of 24. Aiemann Zahabi’s UFC appearances have been disappointing with a 1-2 record and he hasn’t fought since May 4. Rodriguez is a good straight wager here or a money line parlay piece. He looks like a legit prospect in the bantamweight division.
<h3><strong><u>Chas Skelly (+195) vs. Jamall Emmers (-230); Total: 2.5 (-200/160)</u></strong></h3>
Chas Skelly is one of those guys coming off of an elongated absence. Skelly hasn’t fought since 9/14/19 as he takes on Jamall Emmers. Emmers fought three times last year, including a loss in his UFC debut to Giga Chikadze. He bounced back with a nice win over Vince Cachero, but this is a step up in class for Emmers against a much more experienced fighter. Skelly could be a dangerous underdog here. Though he’s 35, he’s proven to be a good wrestler and fighter on the mat. Emmers would rather stand and throw. He’s a good striker for a featherweight and should win, but the price looks a touch high.
<h3><strong><u>Shana Dobson (+135) vs. Casey O’Neill (-155); Total: 2.5 (-260/200)</u></strong></h3>
Shana Dobson ended a three-fight losing streak with just her second career knockout win over Mariya Agapova. It was the biggest UFC upset victory since Holly Holm beat Ronda Rousey. Dobson improved to 4-4 in her career with the win and could very well have saved her UFC life because she won on the chopping block. She draws 23-year-old Casey O’Neill here, a highly-touted prospect from Australia. The UFC has done well getting young, exciting fighters into the women’s divisions. Certainly this is an upgrade in competition and Dobson is long for a flyweight, but this feels like a match made for O’Neill to shine. She’s a good bet at -155.
<h3><strong><u>Patrick Sabatini (+150) vs. Rafael Alves (-175); Total: 1.5 (-210/170)</u></strong></h3>
Money has hit the board on Rafael Alves for this one against UFC debutant Patrick Sabatini. Sabatini has spent most of his time in CFFC, including a title shot last January that he lost in 46 seconds. The 30-year-old now gets the biggest chance of his career with his first UFC shot. This will be the second UFC fight for Alves, who was another Dana White Contender Series find. Alves beat Alejandro Flores by submission on 8/25/20. It was a boring fight up until that point and Flores connected on more strikes and was the more active fighter. This looks like a fairly boring fight as well. The over 1.5 is juiced to -210, but that looks like the play, as neither guy is a big striker and there should be a feeling-out period early.
<h3><strong><u>Julian Erosa (-102) vs. Nate Landwehr (-118); Total: 2.5 (-115/-115)</u></strong></h3>
Julian Erosa lost three straight fights and found himself in CageSport looking for a win to get his confidence back. That was February 22, 2020. He won that fight and then beat Sean Woodson in his UFC return. Now he runs into Nate Landwehr. Landwehr has taken the early-week money despite a size disadvantage against the much taller Erosa here. Landwehr, the former M-1 champ, lost to Herbert Burns in his UFC debut, but nicely bounced back against Darren Elkins. Landwehr probably has the higher ceiling as a fighter, but Erosa has the size advantage and more UFC experience. Tough fight to call here and I don’t even have a pick in this one.
<h3><strong><u>Eddie Wineland (-105) vs. John Castaneda (-115); Total: 2.5 (-180/150)</u></strong></h3>
John Castaneda has been the more popular pick between these two fighters at 135 pounds. Castaneda is in his second career UFC scrap after a loss last July to Nathaniel Wood. It was a pretty thorough unanimous decision win for Wood, who was far more active and accurate in the fight. Wineland has been disappointing with losses in three of his last four fights. He is only 4-6 over his last 10 UFC fights. This is a step down, though. Some of his losses have been to guys like Sean O’Malley and John Dodson. Castaneda isn’t on that level. But, it is hard to go against the early money, which is usually very sharp in nature. I’d lean Wineland here, but not one of my favorite picks.
<h3><strong><u>Luis Pena (+149) vs. Drakkar Klose (-174); Total: 2.5 (-245/195)</u></strong></h3>
Luis Pena slots in for Jai Herbert here against Drakkar Klose in the lightweight division. Pena fought twice last year and split his matches with a win over Steve Garcia and a loss to Khama Worthy. Klose only fought once, right before the pandemic hit, and lost to Beneil Dariush. Klose was the better striker in that fight, but Dariush was likely ahead because he was controlling the ground. It was only the second career loss for Klose. Pena popped a positive test for cannabis after his fight, which he took on short notice. You have to think he’s amped for a chance at redemption, but Klose is just the better fighter in all likelihood.
<h3><strong><u>Jared Gordon (+126) vs. Danny Chavez (-146); Total: 2.5 (-200/160)</u></strong></h3>
Danny Chavez looked good in his UFC debut at UFC 252. He had great success getting TJ Brown to the ground and controlled the fight enough to take down a 29-28 unanimous decision. Now he’ll get his second opportunity in the UFC with this matchup against Jared Gordon. Chavez has been the more popular of the two fighters in the market, as Gordon has dropped three of his last five, all in KO fashion. Gordon isn’t much of a knockout artist, though, as this total line implies. Gordon is 8-0 in decisions in his career. Doing just enough to win seems like a skill in the UFC. Gordon by decision or Chavez by decision should leave you with a mini arbitrage play that allows you to freeroll the fight. That would be my preferred course of action here.
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<h3><strong><u>Andrei Arlovski (+205) vs. Tom Aspinall (-240); Total: 1.5 (-175/145)</u></strong></h3>
The 50th professional fight for Andrei Arlovski is this matchup against Tom Aspinall. The 42-year-old looked somewhat good going 15 minutes with Phillippe Lins and Tanner Boser in victories last year. The Boser decision was a bit iffy, as Boser landed a lot more strikes and was a much more active fighter. When you consider Arlovski’s age and the mediocre volume in his last two fights, you can see why Aspinall is the heavy favorite here.

Aspinall has not fought a guy of Arlovski’s pedigree yet, but he’s scored five straight first-round knockouts. One of Aspinall’s losses was a DQ for an illegal elbow. All nine of his wins have ended in finishes. It sure looks like the 27-year-old is the guy to take here. He’s going to be the aggressor because that is his style. Arlovski just doesn’t have the gas tank to punch and strike for the length of his fights.
<h3><strong>Pick: Tom Aspinall</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Nassourdine Imavov (+108) vs. Phil Hawes (-128); Total: 1.5 (-115/-115)</u></strong></h3>
Nassourdine Imavov will make his second career UFC appearance when he steps in the Octagon against Phil Hawes. Imavov was a winner over Jordan Williams in his UFC debut. It was a nice win for Imavov, who fought in a lot of extremely small regional promotions on his way up. The 32-year-old Hawes had stops in WSOF and Bellator. He even got a Dana White Contender Series shot in 2017, but lost to Julian Marquez, who is actually a pretty strong fighter.

Hawes beat Jacob Malkoun in just 18 seconds at UFC 254 about six weeks after beating Khadzhi Bestaev for redeption on DWCS. Hawes landed the only seven shots of the fight. Imavov’s debut took the full 15, but four of his previous fights ended in the first round. I’d expect a quick finish in this one.
<h3><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Alexey Oleinik (+142) vs. Chris Daukaus (-162); Total: 1.5 (120/-150)</u></strong></h3>
Saturday’s card is a big one for heavyweights. We have another older big man on the card here in Alexey Oleinik. This will be the 75th pro MMA fight for the 43-year-old when he takes on Chris Daukaus. Oleinik has been knocked out by most of the younger, stronger fighters he has faced lately, including Derrick Lewis back in August and then Walt Harris and Alistair Overeem in 2019, not that Overeem is that much younger.

What Daukaus will have to watch out for here is the submission game of Oleinik. Daukaus is a striker. He’s not a grappler. This is a big step up in class for him after beating Rodrigo Nascimento and Parker Porter in his first two UFC fights. I actually like the much more experienced Oleinik here. The longer this fight goes, the worse it could be for Daukaus. We know very little about his gas tank.
<h3><strong>Pick: Alexey Oleinik</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Darrick Minner (+160) vs. Charles Rosa (-185); Total: 2.5 (150/-180)</u></strong></h3>
Charles Rosa and Darrick Minner square off at 145 pounds in this one. Minner split his UFC fights last year with a loss to Grant Dawson and a win over TJ Laramie, who was a Dana White Contender Series find in his first match against a roster fighter. Rosa also split his fights, as he lost to Bryce Mitchell, but then came back just 35 days later for a split-decision win over Kevin Aguilar.

Rosa was terrible in that loss to Mitchell. In fact, he was beaten 30-24 or 30-25 on all three cards. His bounce back effort was impressive, but which is he at this point? A guy getting dominated or a guy giving a workmanlike effort? He’s a pretty big favorite here against Minner, a guy that doesn’t have the most impressive list of opponents, but he does have 22 career submission wins. Rosa has never tapped. The paths to victory for Minner seem to be too few to bet on him here.
<h3><strong>Pick: Charles Rosa</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Yana</u></strong><strong><u> Kunitskaya (+230) vs. Ketlen Vieira (-270); Total: 2.5 (-335/260)</u></strong></h3>
Remember when Yana Kunitskaya had a title shot? That was a first-round loss to Cris Cyborg just under three years ago. Since then, she’s gone 3-1 and mostly taken care of business, but it would appear that she will be no match for Ketlen Vieira. Vieira is the big -270 favorite here in a fight extremely likely to go the distance. It is a little surprising, at least in my purview, to see Vieira as such a big favorite. She beat Sijara Eubanks, who hasn’t been impressive lately. She lost to Irene Aldana at the end of 2019. She beat Cat Zingano by split decision at UFC 222 when Zingano has mostly been away from the sport except for when she’d like to grab a paycheck.

This seems like a pretty big line. I have no doubt that Vieira, who is 11-1, is the better fighter, but she hasn’t really lived up to that billing lately. Kunitskaya got some title shots in Invicta and hasn’t really done anything wrong at the UFC level. She was in a very close fight with Aspen Ladd before Ladd got the KO win. This line looks too steep for my blood.
<h3><strong>Pick: Yana Kunitskaya</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Derrick Lewis (+350) vs. Curtis Blaydes (-450); Total: 1.5 (-185/155)</u></strong></h3>
Not much of a main event here, at least according to the odds. Curtis Blaydes is a -450 favorite for his matchup against Derrick Lewis. Lewis is one of the most entertaining personalities in UFC and a very good fighter, but Blaydes looks like a bad matchup for him. Lewis is a striker, through and through. It’s really his only go-to move. Blaydes, however, is one of the better wrestlers in the division.

Lewis would need to catch Blaydes with something here. The only person to do that has been Francis Ngannou. The two losses for Blaydes have both come against Ngannou. Otherwise, he’s beaten most everybody else in the division aside from Lewis and champion Stipe Miocic. He hasn’t run into Jairzinho Rozenstruik yet, but that could be coming.

Lewis has beaten older fighters or smaller guys lately. Blaydes is neither.
<h3><strong>Pick: Curtis Blaydes</strong></h3>
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