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<p>One of four NCAAF Bowl games that will be played on Tuesday, December 27, will take place in Phoenix, AZ, and here you can get the best Badgers vs. Cowboys betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Wisconsin and Oklahoma State will be fighting for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and $1,625,560 of prize money when they meet at Chase Field. The Badgers are -3.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 43 points. These non-conference rivals will face for the first time.</p>



<p><strong>Badgers allowed ten in the final quarter in a loss to Minnesota</strong></p>



<p>The Wisconsin Badgers (6-6-0, 7-5-0 ATS) ended the regular season with a 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at home after allowing ten points in the final 15 minutes. The visitors were better in total yards (416-334), while the Badgers committed one turnover and failed to force a single one on the other end. Even so, Wisconsin will make it to the Bowl game for the 21st time in a row, which is the third-longest streak in football.</p>



<p>Graham Mertz completed 16 of 27 passes for 170 yards and an interception. Chez Mellusi led all the runners with 75 yards on 19 carries, Isaac Guerendo added 40 yards on seven attempts, while Chimere Dike converted his lone rushing attempt into a 9-yard touchdown. Dike led the team in receiving yards with 52 on five catches. When it comes to defense, Maema Njongmeta was rock-solid with a game-high 12 tackles.</p>



<p>QB Graham Mertz (transferred), QB Chase Wolf (knee), and RB Isaac Guerendo (transferred) are out and will not play on Tuesday against Oklahoma State.</p>



<p><strong>Cowboys lost to West Virginia at home to close the regular season</strong></p>



<p>The Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-5-0, 6-6-0 ATS) concluded the regular season with a couple of defeats to the Oklahoma Sooners and West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cowboys had a lead only once in the game and it was a 10-7 lead at halftime, after which the visitors controlled the situation and deservedly secured a 24-19 win. Since a 5-0 start of the year, the Cowboys lost five of seven games. They will be playing at the Bowl for the 16th straight time.</p>



<p>Garret Rangel completed 18 of 42 passes for 178 yards. Ollie Gordon was strong on the ground with a team-high 136 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Deondre Jackson had 56 yards on 12 attempts, while Brennan Presley scored a rushing TD with his only attempt. Brennan Presley contributed a game-high 77 receiving yards on five receptions, while Braydon Johnson added 60 on four catches. Defensively, Mason Cobb led the Cowboys with 11 tackles.</p>



<p>QB Spencer Sanders (transferred) and RB Dominic Richardson (transferred) are out. WR Blaine Green is dealing with an undefined injury, and his availability versus Wisconsin is unclear.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Wisconsin</strong>:</p>



<ul><li>4-10 ATS in the last 14 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game</li><li>2-7 ATS in the last nine games vs. a team with a winning record</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oklahoma State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-1 ATS in the last seven neutral site games</li><li>6-0 ATS in the last six Bowl games</li><li>20-7 ATS in the last 27 non-conference games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Pick</strong></p>



<p>Although each side has lost a veteran quarterback to the transfer portal, Oklahoma State will have Garret Rangel under the center, while Wisconsin will start freshman Myles Burkett, who had just five pass attempts this season. That’s the advantage for the Cowboys, in my opinion, even though they will be without leading running back Dominic Richardson (543 rushing yards). The Badgers have a new head coach Luke Fickell, who came from Cincinnati, so we can expect Wisconsin to have some difficulties, especially on offense. Oklahoma State is the 20th team in the country in pass offense with 283.8 yards per game.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Cowboys at +3.5 (-110)</p>



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<p>Considering that both teams will be without veteran quarterbacks, and the Cowboys cannot count on Dominic Richardson, I don’t think we will see plenty of points here. Wisconsin has a top 30 defense that allows 20.5 points per game, and its leading rusher Braelon Allen (1,126 yards) is playing, so I expect to see a lot of running from the Badgers. Under is 4-1 in the Badgers’ last 5 non-conference games; Under is 5-0 in the Cowboys’ previous five games overall, while Under is 6-2 in Oklahoma State’s last eight Bowl games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 43.5 points (-120)</p>

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<p>The Flyers and Minutemen are set to face off at 7:00 ET on PEAC. The Minutemen will host the game at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. Dayton come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -9.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>DAYTON FLYERS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Dayton Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Dayton’s season record dropped to 10-4 after a disappointing 82-62 road loss to George Washington on Saturday. The Flyers were -8.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Dayton trailed 43-27 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game went just over the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Dayton's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 38.3%. They managed to score 62 points, with 10 assists and 14 offensive rebounds, while hitting 80% of their free throws.</p> <p>Christian Jones and Nate Santos each contributed 23 points, with Jones shooting 50% overall and 62.5% from three. Gerald Drumgoole Jr. added 21 points, hitting 41.7% from deep, and Trey Autry was perfect from the field, going 6/6 overall and 3/3 from three-point range.</p><p>Dayton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Flyers gave up 15 threes on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Minutemen Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Minutemen fell to 4-10 on the season after a 72-64 loss to Richmond on Saturday. Playing at home, Massachusetts entered the game as 5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Massachusetts trailed 34-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 38. The loss adds to their struggles this season.</p><p>In their recent game, the Minutemen put up 64 points, shooting 41.7% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Rahsool Diggins and DeLonnie Hunt each added 16 points. Hunt also dished out 7 assists. Mike Walz contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, and Jayden Ndjigue was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his shots.</p><p>Massachusetts gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Minutemen's defense saw the other team hit 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% clip. They also sent the opposition to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. Massachusetts allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Dayton Flyers vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Brooklyn Nets (13-23) will host the Detroit Pistons (18-18) at the Barclays Center in a game that will tip off at 7:30 ET. The Pistons (-317) are favored by 8 points over the Nets (+256), and the over/under line is 213.5.</p>

<p>Detroit is currently on a 4-game winning streak and is 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Nets have lost 2 straight and are 12th in the East.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -8</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 102-61 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Detroit?</h3><p>The Pistons evened their record at 18-18 with a 118-115 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. Playing at home, Detroit was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 233 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Portland went on a 10-0 run early, taking the score from 11-9 to 19-11. The Pistons trailed 60-51 at halftime but turned things around by outscoring the Blazers 37-30 in the 3rd quarter and 30-25 in the 4th, taking the lead for good after entering the final period down 90-88.</p><p>Cade Cunningham's 32 points and 9 assists helped lead the Pistons to a win over the Trail Blazers, with Cunningham hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 26 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7% shooting from deep, while Tobias Harris contributed 17 points, also shooting 66.7% from three.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons made 15 threes, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall from the field. Hardaway was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 11 points, while Cunningham scored 12 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite allowing 115 points on 53% shooting from the field, the Pistons' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, giving up just 25 points to help secure the win. Detroit sent Portland to the free-throw line only 5 times, where they made 3.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to defend the three, with the Trail Blazers hitting 16 threes at a 45% clip. Detroit gave up 7 offensive rebounds but managed to record 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Nets Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 13-23 on the season after a 113-99 home loss to the Pacers on Monday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The combined score of 212 points fell short of the 221.5-point total.</p> <p>Indiana took control with a 15-0 run, turning a 48-39 deficit into a 54-48 lead. Brooklyn struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 17 points while allowing 31, but they bounced back in the 3rd, outscoring the Pacers 31-23. However, Indiana pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 35-29.</p><p>The Nets struggled offensively in their 99-point effort against the Pacers, shooting 41.8% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Day'Ron Sharpe led Brooklyn with 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the floor.</p> <p>Tyrese Martin added 15 points, while Noah Clowney contributed 14, with 9 of those coming in the 3rd quarter. Clowney also connected on 3 threes, shooting 30% from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets had strong 1st and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 31 and 35 points, respectively, in their 113-99 loss to the Pacers. Indiana shot 50% from the field, including 38% from beyond the arc, where they made 12 threes.</p> <p>Brooklyn sent the Pacers to the line 23 times, where they converted 21 free throws. The Nets gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild 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 Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Wolf Pack and Lobos game? Catch the action at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM, as the Lobos hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -8.5 vs. Nevada in a Mountain West conference matchup.</p><h3>NEVADA WOLF PACK VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Pit at 10:00 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lobos.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Nevada at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wolf Pack Offense Score Enough in Albuquerque?</h3><p>Heading into Wednesday night's matchup with New Mexico, Nevada has gone 6-4 on the road this season compared to a 10-1 mark at home. The Wolf Pack are 2-1 as underdogs this season, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five road games.</p>

<p>Overall, Nevada is 16-4 this season and 3-3 in Mountain West play. They are coming off a 77-64 win over Colorado State and have a scoring differential of +4.1 on the road this season.</p><p>As the underdog, Nevada has gone 2-1 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-3, including a 1-2 record in their last three games. Overall, the Wolf Pack are 12-8 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Nevada games is 8-12 and their games have averaged 142.4 points per game. Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143) and their games have finished with more points than today's line in four of their 20 games. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Wolf Pack's offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77 points per contest. One area that the Nevada offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 14th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.</p><p>So far this season, the Nevada defense has been performing well, ranking 41st in the country at 65.4 points allowed per contest. Against Colorado State in their most recent game, the Nevada defense gave up a total of 64 points while allowing Colorado State to hit 53% of their shots.</p><h3>Can New Mexico Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a win streak of three games, New Mexico has an overall record of 17-3. They have gone 4-2 in Mountain West play compared to 13-1 in non-conference games. At home, the Lobos are a perfect 9-0 this season, and they have won their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>For the year, New Mexico has been favored in 16 of their 20 games, going 15-1 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin at home is +20.2 points per game. In their last game, the Lobos defeated San Jose State by a score of 95-75.</p><p>As the favorite this season, New Mexico has an ATS record of 13-3. At home, the Lobos have gone 8-1 vs. the spread this year and are 7-1 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread. In their last three games as the favorite, New Mexico is 3-0 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for New Mexico games is 9-9 and today's line of 153.5 is very close to the average over/under line in their games (153.1). So far, their games have averaged 152.6 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, New Mexico's offense scored 95 points against San Jose State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.7%, and they went 17/26 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Donovan Dent, who enters today's matchup with an average of 14.9, while JT Toppin also carries a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Lobos' defense is ranked 106th in the country at 69.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. San Jose State, the Spartans finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 75 points vs. New Mexico.</p>

Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Providence as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>BUTLER BULLDOGS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Butler Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Butler's season record dropped to 7-8 after a 70-62 loss to St. John's on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were +11.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected and covered the spread.</p> <p>Butler led 29-25 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 33. The total points for the game were 132, under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Butler's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 45% of their free throws, going 9-for-20 from the line.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the Bulldogs with 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Pierre Brooks II added 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Patrick McCaffery also grabbed 11 boards and contributed 13 points.</p><p>Butler's defense held their opponent to 70 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 25 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 21 attempts, a 4% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17, shooting 73%.</p><h3>Can Providence Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Friars fell to 7-8 on the season after an 87-84 road loss to UConn on Sunday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, Providence kept it close and covered the spread.</p> <p>Providence led 39-27 at halftime but allowed 60 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45. The game’s total points of 171 went over the pre-game O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Providence put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 53.3% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc at 30.8% (4/13). At the free-throw line, they were impressive, knocking down 87% of their shots (20/23).</p> <p>The Friars grabbed 15 offensive rebounds but managed just 5 assists as a team. Jayden Pierre led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep. Hassan Diarra added 19 points and 8 assists, while Solo Ball and Aidan Mahaney each connected on 2 threes, with Mahaney perfect from downtown.</p><p>Providence's defense struggled, allowing 87 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Friars gave up 21 two-pointers on 35 attempts, with opponents hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Providence's opponents shot 46%, making 6 of 13 three-point attempts. The Friars also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 27 free throws at an 84% rate.</p>

Butler Bulldogs vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Game three of this Western Conference first-round series between the Thunder and Mavericks is tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday's matchup at 3:30 PM ET. Dallas is favored by 2.5 points at home and is -142 on the money line. The Thunder are +119, and the over/under line is 218.5 points. ABC is carrying this one on TV from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-114 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Mavericks picked up a 119-110 win in the most recent game of this series. Dallas was a 5-point underdog heading into the game, so they covered the spread as well. The game also surpassed the over/under line of 217 points, as the teams combined to score 229. The Mavericks took control of the game in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 31-27.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with 29 points each. Doncic also added 7 assists and 10 rebounds while knocking down 5 threes. Washington hit 7 threes and pulled down 11 boards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a big game for the Thunder with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>OKC comes into today's game with a 57-25 record, which is the best in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they went 21-9 compared to 36-16 against the West.</p>

<p>This season, the Thunder have been the underdog in 21 of their 82 games. On the road, their record as the underdog is 10-11. Their straight-up road record is 26-17.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City has lost their last three games as the underdog vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 2.5 points vs. Dallas. On the road, they have an ATS record of 22-21.</p>

<p>In their most recent game vs. the Mavericks, the Thunder lost by a score of 119-110. The O/U line for that game was 217 points, and OKC was favored by 5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Thunder have an O/U record of 46-41-1. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 230.8 points, and the average O/U line is 231.</p><p>Oklahoma City comes into the game as the NBA's 3rd ranked scoring offense, at 120.1 points per game. Despite their high-scoring ways, they have scored below the league average in 36.6% of their games. The Thunder have been one of the most efficient three-point shooting teams in the league this season, hitting 38% of their attempts from downtown.</p>

<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.6 points per game over his last five games, while hitting 48.5% of his shots from the field. For the season, he is averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is averaging 7.9 rebounds per game and 15.2 points in his last five games. Jalen Williams is averaging 20.8 points in his last five games on a field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>On the season, the Thunder are giving up 111.5 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 2nd at 45.3%.</p>

<p>One area where Oklahoma City has excelled is in forcing turnovers. They are first in the league in steals at 8.5 per game. They are also first in blocked shots at 6.6 per contest.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even stingier on the defensive end. They have given up just 96 points per game during that stretch, which is 3rd in the NBA.</p><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks have a 41-49-0 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged a combined 231.5 points per game. Today's O/U line is 218.5, which is lower than 81 of their previous games.</p>

<p>Dallas has won two straight games as the favorite and has a record of 41-15 in games where they were favored. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points. As the favorite, the Mavs have gone 36-20 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +7.1 PPG.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Thunder, the Mavericks won 119-110 as 5-point underdogs. The game's O/U line was 217 points. The Mavs are 14-20 as the favorite this season and have an ATS record of 23-21 at home.</p>

<p>Dallas is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 31-21 and 11-5 in their division. On the road, the Mavericks are 28-18 compared to 27-17 at home.</p><p>Dallas comes into the game as the NBA's 8th-ranked scoring offense, at 117.9 points per game. They are also 9th in home games, at 118 points per contest. The Mavericks have taken and made the 3rd most three-pointers this season, averaging 14.6 made threes per game. However, they are just 14th in three-point shooting percentage, at 36%.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is averaging 28 points per game over his last five games, to go along with 9.8 assists and 8 rebounds. His three-point shooting has been poor in his last five games, as he hit just 23.3% of his attempts. For the season, he is averaging 4.1 made threes per game. Kyrie Irving is averaging 22.6 points per game on 50% shooting in his last five games, and 25.6 points for the year.</p><p>When it comes to points allowed per game, the Mavericks are 18th in the NBA at 114.6. At home, they are giving up 114.2 points per game, which is also 18th in the league.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, opponents are making 13.0 threes per game against the Mavericks, which is 18th in the NBA. On the season, opposing teams are shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc vs. Dallas.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on defense, giving up just 107.4 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA during that stretch.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Runnin' Utes versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Gaels as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes +6</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Utah at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Utes Offense Score Enough in Moraga?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Runnin' Utes are 3-2 after their recent loss against St. John's (91-82). In their previous ten road games, including last year, Utah has a 4-6 record. Utah is sitting above .500 with a 3-2 ATS record. Over their last ten games, including last season, Utah has gone 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>In five games, Utah comes in with an over/under mark of 3-2-0, with their games averaging 152.8 points per game. In their most recent three games, the Runnin' Utes' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 75 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Utah's offense looked good, scoring 82 points against St. John's. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.1% and made 11/16 free throws. Branden Carlson is leading the team in scoring at 19.4 points per contest. Gabe Madsen has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.2 going into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Utah is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.2 points per game. In their previous game vs. St. John's, the Red Storm finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 91 points vs. Utah.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>After five games, Saint Mary's has a record of 2-3. In all of their previous five games, the Gaels were favored to win. Prior to today's game, Saint Mary's has a 2-3 ATS record. In their previous ten games, including those from last season, Saint Mary's has gone 4-4-1 ATS.</p><p>Saint Mary's comes in with an over/under record of 2-3-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 128 points per game so far. When assessing the Gaels' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 64 points per game.</p><p>Saint Mary's is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 89 points vs. Davidson. This figure is more than their season average of 71.3 points per game. Alex Ducas led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Aidan Mahaney contributed 17 points for the Gaels.</p><p>At this time, the Gaels' defense is positioned 6th in the country, permitting 57.8 points per game. Against Davidson in their most recent game, the Saint Mary's defense gave up a total of 55 points while allowing Davidson to hit 52% of their shots.</p>

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