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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tigers at TU Arena in Towson, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 123.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4 at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -4</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pride improved to 8-7 on the season with a 66-63 win over UNCW on Saturday, January 11th. Hofstra, playing at home, entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Hofstra led 29-24 at halftime, and while they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 37 of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and had an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 14 threes at 57.1%. Jean Aranguren added 20 points, shooting 5 of 9 from deep. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Hofstra's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 23 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shooting for 47%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hofstra's opponents hit 12 of 28 shots, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 for 57%. Hofstra gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 7-9 on the season with a 93-82 road win over Drexel on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Towson scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points. The game’s total points of 175 went well over the O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>The Tigers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 45% of their threes (9/20) and hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts (26/44).</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points on 9/14 shooting, including 4/6 from three. Williamson added 26 points, hitting 10/15 from the field and 3/4 from deep, while also dishing out 7 assists.</p><p>Towson's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 53 attempts, a 49% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

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<p>The Eagles and Chanticleers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chanticleers will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Georgia Southern.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances in Conway</h3><h3>Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles fell to 7-9 on the season after an 81-69 road loss to Marshall on Saturday, January 11th. Georgia Southern entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia Southern trailed 45-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 36.</p><p>In their recent game, Georgia Southern put up 69 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 51.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.2% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Eagles made 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%, and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. They finished with 8 assists as a team, with Nakavieon White and Mikal Dawson each hitting 50% of their three-point attempts, while Nate Martin went 6-for-7 from the field, adding 13 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 17 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia Southern's opponents shot 38%, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws. Georgia Southern gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Coastal Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina fell to 6-9 on the season after a 79-74 road loss to Georgia State on Saturday. The Chanticleers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 153, exceeding the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>Coastal Carolina led 44-31 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring just 30.</p><p>Coastal Carolina put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.6%, with a 51.3% success rate on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the team with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Toneari Lane and Rasheed Jones each hit 50% of their threes, with Jones connecting on 5 of 10 attempts. The Chanticleers finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.</p><p>Coastal Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting. The Chanticleers allowed 29 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina's opponents shot 46%, hitting 6 of 13 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 88%.</p>

Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Flyers and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on NBCS. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Islanders being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>The Islanders 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 Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flyers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Philadelphia?</h3><p>After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers now sit at 19-21-6. Philadelphia’s defense struggled throughout the game, conceding goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark. The Flyers, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. They also failed to score, leaving their record just below .500.</p><p>Philadelphia was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers had 15 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any of their offensive opportunities.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Flyers were blanked again in the second and third periods. They finished the game with no goals and no assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The final goal was an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson had 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Can New York Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 17-19-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As +1.5 goal underdogs, New York failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, the Islanders cut the deficit with a goal at 15:22 in the second period. However, the Rangers responded, and New York never got closer than one goal. Casey Cizikas and Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders.</p><p>Casey Cizikas opened the scoring for the Islanders in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, netting his first goal of the season. Brock Nelson added his fifth goal, which came just eight seconds before the second period ended.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the third period, including an empty-netter at 16:37. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. The Islanders' defense finished with 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is 15-14 and has lost two straight games. They are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 17-13 and are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.</p> <p>After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors' loss to the Lakers. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the team made 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep.</p> <p>Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, with 10 points in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 8 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors gave up 115 points to the Lakers on Wednesday, with their toughest defensive stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 32 points. Golden State also struggled in the 4th, giving up 31 points, which contributed to their narrow loss.</p> <p>Defensively, the Warriors held the Lakers to 45% shooting from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where Los Angeles hit 15 threes. The Lakers also went 18/18 from the free-throw line. Golden State recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 17-13 this season after a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment for the Clippers was an 11-0 run that stretched their lead from 66-61 to 77-61. They outscored the Grizzlies 40-32 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning that period 23-20.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. James Harden added 21 points and 9 assists, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.</p><p>Despite allowing 110 points, the Clippers' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Grizzlies to 38% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 26 times, making 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Astros and Mariners will face off in an AL West matchup. This one is being played at Minute Maid Park in Houston and features a Mariners club that is 17-14 compared to the Astros at 11-20. Ronel Blanco is starting for the Astros, and he is facing off against George Kirby for the Mariners.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8 runs, and the Mariners are the slight favorite on the money line at -102. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by ROOTNW.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -119</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 ET on Friday, May 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Astros 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>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 5-2 loss to Atlanta, Julio Rodriguez went 3/5 with a run scored. The Mariners also got two hits from Jorge Polanco and Seby Zavala. Emerson Hancock got the start for the Mariners and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up just one run, but Seattle's offense scored only two runs. The Mariners were the +155 underdog at home going into this game.</p>

<p>Emerson Hancock was making just his second career start for the Mariners, and it was a good one. He only gave up one run and issued just three walks. However, he took the loss, as the Mariners wasted several good performances. Seattle's bullpen also allowed four runs in the 8th to put things out of reach. Ty France, who went 2/4, scored the team's only other run.</p><p>Seattle currently leads the AL West by a half-game over the Rangers, and they are 17-14 overall. The Mariners are 2-1 against other teams in the AL West this season. Seattle will be on the road today vs. the Astros, and they are 6-6 on the road compared to 11-8 at home.</p>

<p>As the road favorite, the Mariners have gone 4-1 this year, and they are 11-7 overall as the favorite. Seattle has won five straight series, and their overall series record is 5-4-1 this year. They also have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>Seattle has been a solid run line bet this season, going 15-16 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 6-6 on the run line. The Mariners have been favored in 18 games and are 8-10 on the run line in those contests. They have been a better run line bet in games they have won, with an average run margin of 3.1 in those games.</p><p>Seattle's road games have gone under the total in nine straight games, and the Mariners' over/under record for the season is 7-22. Their games have averaged 6.9 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game against the Astros is set at 8 runs.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Astros. He has made six starts this season and has a record of 3-2. Kirby's ERA is 4.17, along with a WHIP of 1.11. In his 32 1/3 innings of work, he has issued just four walks compared to 42 strikeouts. Kirby's most recent outing was a good one, as he didn't allow a run in seven innings of work vs. the Diamondbacks. He finished with 12 strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Mariners are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .219, and their on-base percentage of .297 is also near the bottom of the league. One thing the Mariners have done well is avoid strikeouts, as they have the worst strikeout numbers in the league.</p>

<p>Julio Rodríguez has been one of the Mariners' top hitters this season, batting .270 with one home run. He is also on a decent stretch, going 8/28 in his last seven games. Mitch Haniger is the team's top power threat, with four homers, but he is batting just .217 for the season. Jorge Polanco is on a four-game hitting streak but is batting just .181 for the season.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Guardians with an 8-2 win. Leading up to the game, the Astros were the slight favorite at -137 on the money line. It was a big 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Guardians could only score two runs, both of which came in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Spencer Arrighetti put together a good start for the Astros, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs, and picking up the win. Houston's offense was carried by Jon Singleton, who went 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>The Astros host the Mariners today with an overall record of 11-20, and they are six games behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone 4-3 in divisional games. At home, the Astros are 6-10 this season and 5-10 on the road.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros have dropped three straight games as the underdog, and they are just 2-3 as the underdog overall this year. Houston has really struggled when favored, going 9-17. Looking at their overall series record, the Astros are 4-5-1 and have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Astros win, they win big, with an average run margin of 5.3 runs per game. However, they have a losing record against the run line at 11-20, and are just 6-10 against the run line at home. They have a negative run differential overall at -0.5 runs per game, and that number is even worse on the road at -1.7 runs per game. As the favorite, they are just 8-18 against the run line, while they are 3-2 as the underdog.</p><p>The Astros have had 28 games with over/under lines higher than 8 runs, which is 90.3% of their games. Their games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and their over/under record is 10-19. Their games have had an average over/under line of 10 runs per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, Ronel Blanco has been a solid option for the Astros, as he has picked up a win in each of his first two starts. Blanco has gone 6 innings in each of his first two starts, and today he is at home vs. the Mariners. Blanco has 18 strikeouts in 12 innings of work this season.</p><p>Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker have been the Astros' top power threats this season, as Altuve has gone deep seven times and Tucker has eight home runs, which is 3rd in the league. Altuve is batting .352 for the season, and Tucker is at .291. Altuve has also gone 10/30 in his last seven games, while Tucker has hit three homers in this stretch. Jon Singleton and Jeremy Pena have also been swinging the bat well of late, with Singleton going 6/16 in his last five games and Pena going 9/26 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game and are one of the best hitting teams in the league, with a team batting average of .264. They are also the top home run hitting team in the league and have the best team strikeout rate in the league. Houston comes into the game with three of their regulars on a current hitting streak.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 5/3/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Capitals and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (-105)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Capitals Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals’ record now stands at 29-10-5. Washington had the lead going into the second period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>Washington’s offense was limited to just two goals on 21 shots in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals had 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Ovechkin’s goal came at the 19:16 mark of the first period, followed by Duhaime’s at 19:49. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist. Nic Dowd was credited with his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal.</p><p>After taking a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, Washington's defense gave up three unanswered goals—two in the second period and another late in the third. The Capitals' defense also struggled to contain the Hurricanes' attack, facing 44 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense recorded just 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Will the Senators Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 22-18-3. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and they kept the Kraken off the board entirely. Adam Gaudette scored first at 14:32 in the opening period, and Tim Stützle added the final goal with 2:14 left in the third.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense put 23 shots on goal, with three different players finding the net in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, netting his 7th goal of the season. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal as well, while Tim Stützle scored an empty-netter, his 6th of the year.</p> <p>Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on the empty-netter, and Zack MacEwen recorded his 1st assist of the season on Gaudette’s goal. The Senators had 11 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Anton Forsberg stopped all 22 shots he faced, earning a shutout with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and Seahawks face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks are hosting the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and UNCW is favored by -5.5 vs. Northeastern in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Northeastern Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Northeastern improved to 10-7 on the season with a 70-66 win over Stony Brook on Saturday. The Huskies, who were -5.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 136 fell just short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After leading 39-26 at halftime, Northeastern allowed Stony Brook to score 40 points in the 2nd half while putting up 31 points of their own.</p><p>Northeastern managed 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they hit 90.5% of their free throws, going 19-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>CJ Luster II and Masai Troutman each scored 22 points, with Luster hitting 4-of-9 threes and shooting 50% overall. LA Pratt added 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Nick Woodard contributed 16 points on 75% shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northeastern's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the other end. The Huskies gave up 46% shooting to their opponents, who went 25/54 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northeastern's defense allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Does UNCW Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>UNCW fell to 10-5 on the season after a 66-63 road loss to Hofstra on Saturday. The Seahawks entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>UNCW trailed 29-24 at halftime but picked up their play in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points while allowing 37. Despite the stronger 2nd half, the Seahawks couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their last game, UNCW managed just 63 points, shooting 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 10-for-30 from deep, and struggled at the free-throw line, making only 50% of their attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 threes at a 57.1% clip, while Jean Aranguren added 20 points, connecting on 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and grabbing 11 rebounds, as the Seahawks pulled down 15 offensive boards and dished out 18 assists.</p><p>Even with UNCW giving up 66 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting overall, with 23 made field goals on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shots to fall, a 47% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNCW's defense saw their opponent hit 12 of 28 attempts, good for 42%. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 57%, making 8 of 14. UNCW also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Northeastern Huskies vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>The Golden Knights and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Senators coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>The Senators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Knights Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 11-6-2 for the season. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over that line.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. They tied the game just before the second period ended and took the lead in the third, but Utah scored again to force overtime. Brett Howden’s goal at 2:15 in OT secured the win for the Golden Knights.</p><p>Despite 13 giveaways, the Golden Knights managed to find the net four times in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden scored his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev, with 7 goals this season, got Vegas on the board in the second period, followed by Noah Hanifin’s 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>On the defensive end, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, and another late in the 3rd period, but were able to hold strong in overtime, securing a 4-3 win. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Senators Win at Home?</h3><p>Ottawa improved to 8-9-1 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of the Senators’ goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p><p>Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for the Senators, netting his 7th goal of the season in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his own 7th goal, while Tim Stützle added his 6th on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk's goal.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to replicate their performance from their last game, where they allowed zero goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p>

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