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<p>From Target Field in Minneapolis, we have the Orioles and Twins facing off in an AL matchup. Friday's first pitch is set for 8:10 PM ET, and the forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Cade Povich is starting for the Orioles, and he is facing off against Pablo Lopez for the Twins.</p>

<p>Minnesota comes into the game as heavy favorites, with their money line odds sitting at -173. The Orioles are +144 on the money line, and this one's odds are on the under at -107 compared to the over at -114. Baltimore is 2nd in the AL East, while the Twins are 4th in the AL Central. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -173</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, September 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Orioles to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Yankees with a 10-1 loss. Baltimore was the +141 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Orioles, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Yankees scored six times in the bottom of the second.</p>

<p>Baltimore started Corbin Burnes, and he took the loss, going five innings and giving up six earned runs on only two hits. He also issued seven walks and hit a batter. The Orioles's offense scored their only run in the 9th inning and finished with a total of seven hits.</p><p>With an overall record of 88-71, the Orioles are five games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. Baltimore is 32-20 against other AL East teams this season. The Orioles will be on the road today to take on the Twins, and they are 44-34 on the road compared to 44-37 at home.</p>

<p>Baltimore won the final two games of their series vs. the Yankees and are 2nd in the AL East. They have an overall series record of 26-18-7 this year, and they have lost three straight series at home. As the favorite, the Orioles are 70-52 this year and 18-19 as the underdog. Their overall record over their last ten games is 4-6.</p><p>When the Orioles are on the road, they have the best run line record in the majors at 46-32. They are 84-75 overall, with an average run margin of +0.4 runs per game. They have an average run differential of +0.6 runs per game on the road compared to +0.3 runs per game at home. As the favorite, they are 60-62 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 24-13.</p>The Orioles have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their combined run average sitting at 9.2. Their over/under record is 85-63, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over in 26 of 48 games. The over has hit in two straight games for Baltimore, and today's O/U line is set at 8.5 runs.<p>Left-hander Cade Povich gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Twins on the road. Povich has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 2-9 with an ERA of 5.59. So far, he has turned in three quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he finished with a no-decision. Against the Tigers on September 21st, he went five innings, giving up two earned runs, and seven strikeouts. Povich has struggled on the road, going 0-5 with an 18.14 ERA compared to 2-4 with a 3.90 ERA at home.</p>
<p>Anthony Santander has been the Orioles' top power threat this season, as he is 3rd in the league with 44 home runs. However, he has struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .152 over his last nine games. Gunnar Henderson has been hot of late, going 12/38 in his last nine games, but he has yet to go deep during that stretch.</p>

<p>As a team, the Orioles are 2nd in the league in home runs and have the 5th best scoring offense in the league at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .248 as a team and have the league's 2nd best isolated power figure.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Twins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Marlins with an 8-6 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 10th inning before the Marlins scored three runs in the top of the 11th. Minnesota was the -254 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>David Festa got the start for the Twins and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits. The Twins also wasted a big game from Carlos Correa, who went 3/5 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Minnesota will take on the Orioles at home today with an overall record of 82-77, putting them 4th in the AL Central. Currently, they trail the Guardians by 10 games. The Twins are 29-23 against other teams in the AL Central this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Twins have gone 43-35 this year compared to 39-42 on the road. So far, they have really enjoyed being the favorite, going 65-47, but they are just 17-30 as the underdog. The team is looking to snap a four-series losing streak, and their overall series record is 26-21-4. Minnesota lost two of three in their series vs. the Marlins and are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Minnesota has been a decent run line bet this season, going 73-86 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 33-45. They have been a better run line bet on the road, going 40-41. They have been a better run line bet as an underdog, going 25-22. Their average run margin this season is +0.1 runs per game.</p><p>The Minnesota Twins have an over/under record of 81-72 this season, and their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they have a record of 26-22. Overall, 61.0% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs. Their games have gone over the line in their last two games, and they have played just 14 games this season with a higher over/under line than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Pablo López will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Red Sox, as he gave up seven earned runs in four innings of work. In that outing, he gave up three homers. Before that start, he had pitched well, going 7 innings and giving up just one earned run vs. the Angels. Lopez has a record of 15-9 and an ERA of 4.11. For the season, he has made 31 starts and has a WHIP of 1.18. Looking at his walk numbers, Lopez is averaging just 1.9 per nine innings compared to 9.52 strikeouts.</p><p>Carlos Santana comes into the game as the Twins' leader in home runs this season, with 22, but is batting just .234 this season. Willi Castro has been a solid run producer for the Twins, batting .248 with 60 RBIs. Castro has also gone deep 12 times this season. Ryan Jeffers is 2nd on the team in RBIs and home runs, but like Santana, he is batting below the Mendoza line at just .225.</p>

<p>Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton have been two of the Twins' hottest hitters of late. Correa has gone 11/32 in his last eight games, while Buxton is on a six-game hitting streak and is 9/33 in his last seven games. Both players also have one home run during this stretch.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Spartans and Buckeyes game? Catch the action at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Buckeyes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on FOX. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Ohio State being favored by -1.5 at home against Michigan State.</p><h3>MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Not only will Ohio State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Michigan State Shock Everyone at Value City Arena?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 11-2 on the season with an 80-62 win over Western Michigan on Monday. Playing at home, the Spartans were heavy favorites at -26.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Michigan State took control early, leading 37-24 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, which was more than they would have liked against a weaker opponent.</p><p>Michigan State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, with a strong 61.8% from two-point range, though they hit just 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans were nearly perfect, connecting on 20-of-22 attempts for 90.9%. They also dished out 20 assists, with Chansey Willis Jr. contributing 6 assists and 7 rebounds, while Carson Cooper added 6 boards and shot 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Even though Michigan State allowed 62 points, they struggled defensively, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts for 90%.</p><h3>Will the Buckeyes Win at Value City Arena?</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 9-4 on the season with a 103-83 win over Indiana State on Sunday. The Buckeyes were -18.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the combined 186 points went over the 158.5-point total.</p> <p>Leading 52-47 at halftime, Ohio State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 36 points while scoring 51 of their own.</p><p>Ohio State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points while shooting 55.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 67.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 21 threes, good for 33.3%.</p> <p>Bruce Thornton led the way with 33 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three and shooting 68.8% overall. Jaden Daughtry added 25 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 70% from the field. Samage Teel contributed 19 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 27 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ohio State's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 7 threes made. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 28 attempts.</p>

Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Seminoles? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Pittsburgh is favored by -2 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +2</p><p>This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Seminoles.</li><li>Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh fell to 12-4 on the season after an 82-78 loss to Louisville on Saturday, January 11th. The Panthers were -3.5 favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Pittsburgh scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, leading to the loss.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field. They connected on 47.6% of their threes, hitting 10 of 21 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 20 for 22 (90.9%).</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 25 points, knocking down 7 of 11 threes. Jaland Lowe added 24 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 20% from deep.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Panthers held them to 41% shooting on two-pointers, as they went 14/34.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 for 90%. Pittsburgh limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Florida State Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida State’s season record fell to 11-5 after a 77-57 road loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Seminoles entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FSU trailed 36-29 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their recent game, the Seminoles managed just 57 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit only 25%, connecting on 4 of 16 threes.</p> <p>Florida State made 11 of 15 free throws (73.3%) and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists. Chase Hunter led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Jaeden Zackery added 15 points, making 3 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Florida State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Seminoles gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-117) will host the Brooklyn Nets (-104) in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs (-1) are favored over the Nets with the over/under line set at 220.5.</p>

<p>San Antonio (14-53) has lost three straight games and is 15th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Brooklyn (26-41) has dropped two straight contests and is 11th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +1</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-104 in favor of the Nets.</li><li>Our projections have Cam Thomas finishing with Cam Thomas points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nets Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>As the Nets look to snap their two-game losing streak, they are 1-point underdogs against the Spurs. This season, Brooklyn has been the underdog in 45 of their 67 games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Nets have an average scoring differential of -6.9 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 11-22, and they are 10-23 straight-up.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Nets are 29-35 overall and have failed to cover in their last two games. Their O/U record for the season is 33-34.</p>

<p>The Nets' most recent game was a 121-100 loss to the Pacers. They were 8.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 228.5.</p>

<p>For the season, the Nets are 26-41 and are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 8-18 compared to 18-23 against the East.</p>

<p>On average, the Nets' games have finished with 225.6 points this season, and today's O/U line is set at 220.5. This year, 50 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today's.</p><p>On the season, the Nets are 25th in the NBA in scoring at 111.7 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 109.4 points per game compared to 113.9 at home.</p>

<p>When looking at their scoring in relation to the NBA average, the Nets have outscored the league average in just 40.3% of their games. They have also scored below their own average in two straight games.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, the Nets are 6th in the league at 13.7 made threes per game. Overall, they are 13th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. From two-point range, Brooklyn is 26th in the NBA.</p><p>At this time, the Nets' defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 114.0 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Nets are causing 12.1 turnovers per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 15th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Can San Antonio Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>San Antonio is favored by 1 point today against the Nets. This season, the Spurs have been favored in just five of their 67 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +14.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Spurs are 33-34 against the spread this season, including an 18-18 record on the road. In their last three games as the underdog, they have also failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Spurs lost to the Nuggets by a score of 117-106. The O/U line for that game was 224.5 points, and San Antonio was getting 10.5 points. This loss dropped the Spurs' record to 14-53 on the season.</p>

<p>This year, the Spurs have an O/U record of 33-33-1, and their games have averaged a combined 232 points. In their last three games, the final score has finished below the posted O/U line.</p>

<p>San Antonio is currently in 15th place in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division. Against the Western Conference, they are 9-31 and 1-11 against other teams in their division. In non-conference games, they are 5-22.</p><p>The Spurs have been one of the most efficient teams in the league this season, ranking 3rd in pace at 100.9 possessions per game. Despite their up-tempo style, they are just 21st in scoring at 112.2 points per game.</p>

<p>At home, the Spurs are averaging 114.0 points per game compared to 110.6 on the road. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.3% of their games.</p>

<p>In terms of shooting, the Spurs are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also in the bottom third of the league in three-point shooting at 35%.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Spurs will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 119.8 points per game (25th). On two point field goal attempts, the Spurs' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.0% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Demons and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Butler as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Blue Demons Secure a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><h3>DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>DePaul dropped to 10-10 on the season after a 73-49 home loss to Creighton on Tuesday. Entering the game as +7 underdogs, the Blue Demons not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>DePaul trailed 31-19 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 30.2% (19/63). Their effective field goal percentage was 31.7%, and they shot 13% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 23 attempts. From the free-throw line, they connected on 61.5% of their shots, going 8/13.</p> <p>Layden Blocker and Jamiya Neal both shot 5/10 from the field, with Neal hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc. Ryan Kalkbrenner was efficient, shooting 60% on 3/5 attempts, while CJ Gunn struggled from three, missing all 4 of his attempts.</p><p>DePaul's defense held their opponent to 73 points on 30% shooting from the field, including just 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, DePaul's opponent shot 61%, making 8 of 13 attempts. DePaul also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Butler fell to 8-11 on the season after a narrow 80-78 loss to UConn on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs, who were +13.5 point underdogs, covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Butler trailed 39-31 at halftime but outscored UConn 37-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p><p>Butler put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks in part to hitting 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Butler shot 67.9%, converting 19 of 28 attempts. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 25 points, despite going 0 for 7 from three, while Solo Ball added 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Butler's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 25 of 47 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's opponents shot 35%, making 7 of 20 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 shots for 64%. Butler gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Nittany Lions and Hawkeyes face off at 9:00 ET on FS1. The Hawkeyes are hosting the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 171.5 points, and Iowa is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 171.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Penn State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 13-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Rutgers on Monday. The Nittany Lions, who were -7 favorites at home, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 37-35 at halftime, Penn State pulled away by outscoring Rutgers 43-37 in the second half. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>Penn State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, and they connected on 81.5% of their free throws, going 22 for 27 from the line.</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 30 points, shooting 86.7% overall and 80% from deep. Yanic Konan Niederhauser was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, while Nick Kern Jr. went 4 for 4 from the field. Ace Baldwin Jr. added 22 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Nittany Lions gave up 24 made field goals, with 14 coming from two-point range, where the opposing team shot 50%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 81%. Penn State did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Iowa Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Iowa dropped to 12-7 on the season after a 72-67 home loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes were -8.5 favorites going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Iowa scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40, unable to make a comeback.</p><p>Iowa's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 21 threes for a 14.3% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. Inside the arc, they were much more effective, making 62.5% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Owen Freeman and Payton Sandfort each scored 21 points, with Freeman shooting 71.4% from the field. Sandfort made just 1 of 8 threes, finishing with a 12.5% shooting percentage from deep. Femi Odukale also had a strong game, hitting 5 of 8 shots overall and making his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Even with Iowa allowing 72 points, their defense struggled to contain shots inside the arc, giving up a 62% shooting rate on two-pointers, as the opposing team went 25/40. However, Iowa did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponents to just 3/21 shooting from three-point range, a 14% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Iowa sent the other team to the stripe 12 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 66%. Iowa also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Gamecocks? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Mississippi State come into this Southeastern conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Not only will South Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Mississippi State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mississippi State fell to 15-4 on the season after a 68-56 road loss to Tennessee on Tuesday. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mississippi State struggled early, trailing 34-16 at halftime, but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Tennessee 40-34. Despite the improved performance after the break, the early deficit was too much to overcome.</p><p>Mississippi State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 33.9%. They connected on 30.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 33 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 42.9%.</p> <p>Chaz Lanier led the Bulldogs with 23 points, shooting 47.1% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. Josh Hubbard added 14 points, but shot just 31.2% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting, which is 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team hit 10 of 28 shots, good for 35%. Mississippi State also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 12, shooting 92%. The Bulldogs gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can South Carolina Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>South Carolina Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Carolina fell to 10-9 on the season after a narrow 70-69 home loss to Florida on Wednesday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, the Gamecocks kept it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>South Carolina led 36-29 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 33. The Gamecocks will look to bounce back after letting this one slip away.</p><p>South Carolina put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 61.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 26 threes. At the free-throw line, they struggled, hitting just 4 of 8 attempts.</p> <p>Will Richard and Zachary Davis each scored 22 points, with Richard shooting 64.3% overall and 60% from three. Davis added 4 assists, while Walter Clayton Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 assists. Collin Murray-Boyles was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and dishing out 8 assists.</p><p>Despite South Carolina's defensive efforts, they gave up 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. The Gamecocks allowed 28 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>South Carolina struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 61% from inside the arc (19/31). From three-point range, the opponent shot 34%, making 9 of 26 attempts. The Gamecocks also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Commodores face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN. The Commodores are hosting the game at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. Kentucky is favored by -3.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against Vanderbilt. The over/under for the game is set at 162.5 points.</p><h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 2:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Not only will Vanderbilt pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Kentucky as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats fell to 14-4 on the season after a 102-97 home loss to Alabama on Saturday. Kentucky, who were -2.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 199 exceeded the O/U line of 178.5.</p> 

<p>Kentucky trailed 47-45 at halftime and allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 52 points of their own.</p><p>Kentucky's offense put up 97 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They connected on 40.7% of their threes, hitting 11 of 27 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.</p> <p>Grant Nelson led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall. Mark Sears added 24 points and 9 assists, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field. Otega Oweh contributed 21 points on 57.1% shooting, while Lamont Butler chipped in 17 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Even with Kentucky's defense allowing 102 points, they couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 47% from the field, hitting 35 of 73 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wildcats gave up 52% shooting, with their opponent connecting on 24 of 46 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kentucky's defense allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 for 80%. The Wildcats gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Vanderbilt dropped to 15-4 on the season after a 103-87 road loss to Alabama on Tuesday. Entering the game as +12 underdogs, the Commodores not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 48-31 at halftime, Vanderbilt scored 56 points in the 2nd half but allowed 55. The game’s total points of 190 exceeded the O/U line of 168.5.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. They connected on 42.3% of their threes, hitting 11 of 26 attempts, and made 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.</p> <p>Mouhamed Dioubate and Aden Holloway both scored 22 points, with Dioubate shooting 8 of 9 and Holloway hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Mark Sears and Jason Edwards each added 21 points, with Edwards attempting 20 shots, and Tyler Nickel contributed 19 points, making 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 28 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 23, shooting 67%.</p>

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<p>The Bulldogs and Lancers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Longwood as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Farmville?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNC Asheville improved to 6-5 on the season after a 103-99 home victory over High Point on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UNC Asheville led 47-43 at halftime and both teams scored 56 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 202, well over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>UNC Asheville put up 103 points in their latest game, shooting 50.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 60.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made 27 of 37 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>Jordan Marsh led the way with 29 points and 8 assists, shooting 58.8% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Bobby Pettiford added 24 points, shooting 83.3% overall, and Toyaz Solomon contributed 22 points, hitting 78.6% of his shots. Josh Banks also chipped in 20 points, making 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite UNC Asheville's defensive struggles, allowing 99 points on 50% shooting, they did limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc. However, they couldn't contain the inside game, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 73% of their attempts. UNC Asheville allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Longwood Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 9-5 on the season with an 83-78 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday. Despite being -9 favorites, Longwood didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Longwood trailed 35-31 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>In their recent game, the Longwood Lancers put up 83 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and connecting on 7 of 13 three-point attempts, also at a 53.8% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.5%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 20 for 25 from the line. The Lancers dished out 14 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson also contributing 8 assists. Daylen Berry scored 18 points, while Colby Garland added 17 points and 6 assists. DJ Patrick hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 21 of 39 from two-point range, also at 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lancers gave up 7 threes on 13 attempts, again at 53%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws for 80%.</p>

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