<p>The Panthers are favored at -129 on the money line as they host the Cowboys at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers are at -2 on the point spread, and the over/under line is 43.5 points. This week 15 NFC matchup is being televised on FOX.</p><h3>DALLAS COWBOYS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Cowboys +2</p><p>This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cowboys winning this one by a score of 26 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cowboys Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 15, the Cowboys sit 13th in the NFC with a 5-8 record. They are 3-1 in division games but have struggled at home, going 1-6, compared to 4-2 on the road. After two straight wins, including a 27-20 victory over the Giants in week 13, Dallas couldn’t keep it going in week 14, losing 27-20 to the Bengals.</p> <p>Our power rankings have the Cowboys 30th, and they have just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. Their average scoring margin this season is -7.5, and they are 4-9 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-5, with their games averaging 48.8 points.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Cowboys rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 20.6 points per game, and 20th in total yards, with 322.6 per game. Dallas is 2nd in the league in passing attempts but ranks 10th in passing yards per game. On the ground, they are 25th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards, averaging 91.2 per game. The Cowboys are 24th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.3% success rate, but they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 5th in conversion percentage.</p> <p>Cooper Rush threw for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 14, with one interception. He connected with CeeDee Lamb 6 times for 93 yards and a touchdown. Rico Dowdle had 18 carries for 131 yards. Dallas scored 7 points in the 1st and 3rd quarters against the Bengals but managed only 3 points in the 4th.</p><p>In the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bengals, their defense allowed 433 total yards and 359 passing yards. The Bengals completed 75% of their passes, with 8.2 yards per attempt, and threw for three touchdowns. Dallas defended the run well, as Cincinnati managed just 74 yards on 19 attempts.<p></p>Despite allowing 359 passing yards, the Cowboys' defense did come up with one interception. They also recorded two sacks and held the Bengals to a 40% third-down conversion rate.</p><h3>Will The Panthers Win At Home Over The Cowboys?</h3><p>Heading into week 15, the Panthers sit at 3-10 and rank 32nd in our NFL power rankings. Carolina has lost three straight, including a narrow 26-23 defeat to the Bucs in week 13 and a 22-16 loss to the Eagles in week 14. They were able to cover the spread in both games, though, and they have now covered in five consecutive matchups.</p> <p>Carolina is 6-7 against the spread this season and has been an underdog in all of their games. Their average scoring margin is -11.9 points per game. The over has hit in nine of their 13 games, with an average of 47.8 points scored in their matchups.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Panthers rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.9 points per game. They are 30th in the NFL in total yards, with 293.1 per game, and 26th in passing yards, with 186.8 per game, despite being 15th in passing attempts. Carolina ranks 23rd in rushing attempts and 22nd in rushing yards, averaging 106.2 per game. They are 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 35.2%, but have been strong in the red zone, converting 37.8% of their opportunities, which ranks 10th in the NFL.</p> <p>Bryce Young threw for 191 yards (19/34) and a touchdown in week 14, with one interception. Chuba Hubbard had 92 rushing yards on 26 carries, and Adam Thielen led the team with 102 receiving yards on 9 catches. Carolina scored 16 points against the Eagles, with 6 coming in the 3rd quarter, but they were shut out in the 4th. The Panthers converted 7 of 16 3rd-down attempts and scored on both of their red zone trips.</p><p>Carolina's defense struggled to stop the run in their 22-16 loss to the Eagles, giving up 209 yards on the ground across 31 attempts. Despite this, they allowed just 83 passing yards on 14 completions, with two of those completions going for touchdowns. The Panthers' run defense allowed 6.7 yards per attempt, and on third downs, they allowed the Eagles to convert 58.3% of their chances.</p><p></p><p>Even though they struggled against the run, the Panthers' defense managed to sack the quarterback four times. However, they did lose the tackles for loss and quarterback hit differential to the Eagles in this one.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Braves and Blazers face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UAB as the -21.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.</p><h3>ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Blazers.</li><li>Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Braves Win in Birmingham?</h3><p>Alcorn State's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 0-11 after a 77-75 loss to Rice on Monday. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Braves kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>Alcorn State trailed 42-33 at halftime but outscored Rice 42-35 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Alcorn State's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they added 8 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.</p> <p>Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led the Braves with 21 points, shooting 3 of 5 from deep, while Alem Huseinovic hit 6 threes, finishing with 20 points on 75% shooting. Trae Broadnax contributed 11 points and 7 assists, and Keionte Cornelius added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range.</p><p>Alcorn State's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, connecting on 27 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Braves allowed 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Alcorn State's opponents hit 13 of 33 shots, good for 39%. The Braves also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 attempts for 83%. Alcorn State allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Blazers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>UAB improved to 5-6 on the season with a decisive 96-67 home win over Alabama A&M on Wednesday. The Blazers, who entered the game as -22.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the win. The total points for the game ended at 163, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>UAB took control early, leading 57-28 at halftime. However, they allowed the Bulldogs to match their 39 points in the second half, a potential concern for the Blazers moving forward.</p><p>UAB put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range. They were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 83.3% of their attempts, and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Christian Coleman led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5%. Efrem Johnson added 15 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Tony Toney and Jaylen Colon each contributed 12 points, with Colon making 4 threes.</p><p>UAB's defense gave up 67 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 32 made baskets on 74 attempts. From two-point range, they hit 25 of 56 shots, good for 44%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 7 of 18 three-point attempts, shooting 38%. UAB also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 25 free throws, an 83% success rate. UAB gave up 23 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -28.5 vs. Central Arkansas.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +28.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +28.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Arkansas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Central Arkansas picked up a 73-71 win over The Citadel on Monday, improving to 2-8 on the season. The Bears were -4.5 favorites at home, but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s combined points of 144 went over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Central Arkansas led 47-42 at halftime but managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29 points to The Citadel.</p><p>Central Arkansas managed to put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a 31.2% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 32 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 shots, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Paxton Davidson led the way, hitting 7 threes on 12 attempts, finishing with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Layne Taylor added 21 points, while Elias Cato contributed 19 points and 5 boards. Colby McAllister also chipped in 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 from deep.</p><p>Central Arkansas held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (16/35). From beyond the arc, they allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/13, hitting 84% of their attempts. Central Arkansas also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Win at Lloyd Noble Center?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sooners improved to 11-0 this season with a narrow 87-86 win over Michigan on Wednesday. Oklahoma, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their strong 2nd half was key to pulling off the win and staying unbeaten.</p><p>Oklahoma put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They hit 48% from three, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the line, making 21 of 24 free throws (87.5%). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.9%.</p> <p>Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 10 of 12 shots. Oklahoma finished with 9 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Sooners allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 of 25 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 for 87%.</p>

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<p>The Yankees head into Monday's matchup vs. the White Sox looking to pick up their fourth straight win, as they are 70-49 and are 2nd in the AL East. Chicago, on the other hand, has lost three in a row and is 5th in the AL Central with an overall record of 28-91. </p>

<p>New York is starting Luis Gil, while the White Sox have Ky Bush on the mound. The money line odds have the Yankees at -316 compared to the White Sox at +257, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs. YES will be televising this game, which gets started at 8:10 PM ET from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.</p><h3>NEW YORK YANKEES VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 ET on Monday, August 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Yankees to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>Juan Soto and the Yankees are coming off a big 8-7 win over the Rangers to close out their series. Soto had a big game at the plate, going 2/5 with two homers and two RBIs. The Yankees really broke things open with a four-run 5th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Yankees were at -147 at home.</p>

<p>Marcus Stroman started for the Athletics, going five innings and giving up just one run on four hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the win.</p><p>At 70-49, the Yankees are tied with the Orioles for the AL East lead as they are on the road today vs. the White Sox. New York is 22-23 against other AL East teams this year. The Yankees have been good on the road, going 38-22 compared to 32-27 at home.</p>

<p>One thing the Yankees have been good at is winning as the favorite, going 52-43 this year. As for their record as the underdog, they are 18-6. New York has won five straight games on the road, and they are 21-18 as the road favorite this year. The Yankees have an overall series record of 22-12-4, and they have won three straight series on the road.</p><p>The Yankees have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 62-57 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 36-24. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and have an average run margin of 1.6 runs per game away from home.</p><p>The Yankees have been a strong over team this season, with a combined run average of 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 66-49, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 7-10-2. The over has hit in two straight games, and the over/under line for today's game against the White Sox is set at 9 runs.</p><p>New York is sending Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the White Sox, and he comes in with a record of 12-5 and an ERA of 3.06. So far, he has made 22 starts and nine of them have been quality starts. Gil has been pitching well recently, as he has not taken the loss in any of his last three outings. In his most recent start, he went five innings and didn't give up a run, picking up the win vs. the Angels. Gil's ERA at home is 5.94, compared to 3.62 on the road.</p>
<p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also the top-scoring offense in the MLB, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .253, which is 8th in the league, and have the top on-base percentage in the league, at .335.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the Yankees' top two hitters this season, with Judge leading the team with a .328 batting average and Soto right behind him at .304. Judge also leads the league with 106 RBIs and is 1st in home runs (42). Over his last nine games, Judge is 14/29 with three homers. Soto has also gone deep three times in this stretch, but he is hitting just .243.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 3-1 loss to the Cubs, Chris Flexen was excellent on the mound, allowing no runs and just three hits. They also got a big offensive performance from Korey Lee, going 2/4 with a run scored.</p>

<p>Chad Kuhl took the loss out of the bullpen for the White Sox, as Chicago scored two runs in the 8th to take the lead. Kuhl only got one out in the 8th before the Cubs closed things out. Heading into this game, the White Sox were at +191 on the money line.</p><p>With an overall record of 28-91, the White Sox trail the Guardians by 41.5 games in the AL Central. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-34. Chicago will take on the Yankees today having dropped three straight games, and they are just 1-9 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are 17-42 compared to 11-49 on the road. This season, they have really struggled as the underdog, going 23-88. As for their record as the home underdog, they are just 12-40 this year. Chicago's series record is 6-31-2, and they have dropped 11 straight series.</p><p>Chicago White Sox have a run line record of 26-33 at home, and their average run margin is -1.7. They are 5-3 against the run line as the favorite, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.0. Their overall run line record is 51-68, and their average run margin is -2.1.</p><p>Today's over/under line is set at 9 runs for the Chicago White Sox's home game against the New York Yankees. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 53-61. Their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 8-11-1. Only 3.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Ky Bush and the White Sox are at home for today's game against the Yankees. Bush is coming off a loss in his first start of the season, where he went 4 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 2 hits and 5 strikeouts.</p><p>Chicago's offense has really struggled this season, as they are last in the league in batting average and have the fewest runs per game in the league at just 3.1. This has also translated to their home run numbers, as they are just 25th in the league in home runs. One of the few bright spots in their lineup has been Andrew Vaughn, who is batting .236 for the season and is on a six-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Andrew Benintendi has been one of the White Sox's worst hitters this season, batting just .211, but he has been swinging the bat better of late, going 9/31 over his last eight games with five homers. Overall, he is 2nd on the team with 13 homers. Benintendi also has the 2nd most RBIs on the team, with 40. As a team, the White Sox are 26th in on-base percentage and have the league's worst slugging percentage.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Rangers. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Lock in a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 20-11-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov netting two goals, bringing his total to three this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>After Orlov's first-period goal, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second, with Necas and Orlov finding the net. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense had a rough start, giving up two late goals in the first period, but they locked things down after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-15-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders responded, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th goal on a power play. Chris Kreider kicked off the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist, and Adam Fox now has 9 assists after helping on Panarin’s power-play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong 3rd period performance from their last game, where they held the Islanders scoreless. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Billikens and Antelopes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Louis Be The Talk of GCU Arena?</h3><p>Saint Louis dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 74-71 home loss to Wofford on Wednesday. The Billikens, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 37.5% of their threes, going 9-for-24, and were 57.1% on two-point attempts, making 12 of 21. At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 57.1% on 20-of-35 shooting.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Saint Louis gave up 74 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 12 of their 21 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Billikens' defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 57%. Saint Louis allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon improved to 6-4 on the season with a 74-51 win over Chicago State on Thursday. The Antelopes were -30 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, well below the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Grand Canyon dominated the first half, leading 40-20 at the break. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 31, a closer margin than expected.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with strong two-point shooting at 63.2% (24/38), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Antelopes shot 56%, making 14 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Lök Wur led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 51 points, despite allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (24/38).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 4/17 on threes. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 14 for 56%. Grand Canyon gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Spartans and Buccaneers game? Catch the action at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC, as the Buccaneers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have the Buccaneers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can USC Upstate Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>USC Upstate comes into this game as the underdog, as they have been in 11 of their 15 games this season. The Spartans have struggled on the road this year, going just 2-7, and they have lost their last two away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, USC Upstate is 5-10, with a four-game losing streak. In their last game, the Spartans fell to UNC Asheville by a score of 95-67. So far, they are 0-1 in Big South play, compared to 5-9 in non-conference action.</p><p>USC Upstate has an ATS record of 4-7 this season and they have gone 4-5 vs the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Spartans are 4-6 vs the spread.</p><p>USC Upstate has an over/under record of 4-7 this season and today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than their average over/under line of 143.3. So far, 5 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 165 points.</p><p>The USC Upstate offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against UNC Asheville. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.7% and connected on 6 threes. Nick Alves led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Trae Broadnax contributed 12 points for the Spartans.</p><p>On the defensive side, USC Upstate is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, USC Upstate's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.2% this season.</p><h3>Does Charleston Southern Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern has not had much success at home this season, going just 1-3. They will look to snap a two-game losing streak at home, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games at home. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 11 of their 16 games, going just 1-10 in those games.</p>

<p>Overall, Charleston Southern is 5-11 this season, and they are 1-2 in Big South play. They are coming off an 86-74 win over Gardner-Webb, and they are 4-9 in non-conference games this season.</p><p>Charleston Southern has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-8-1. Their home ATS record is 0-3-1 and they are just 1-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games at home. As the favorite, the Buccaneers are 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Charleston Southern games is 4-7-2. On average, their games have finished with 141 points, which is 1.6 points lower than the average over/under line of 142.6. Currently, their over/under line for today's game is set at 139.5. This year, eight of their games have had a higher over/under line than that. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and over their last five games, the average scoring total is 153 points.</p><p>Charleston Southern is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 86 points versus Gardner-Webb. This output is higher than their season-average of 70.2 points per game. The team's top scorer is RJ Johnson, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16.9, while Taje' Kelly also maintains a PPG average of 15.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Charleston Southern defense is giving up an average of 75.4 points per contest. Against Gardner-Webb in their most recent game, the Charleston Southern defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Gardner-Webb to hit 38% of their shots.</p>

USC Upstate Spartans vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24