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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Gaels? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Mary's being favored by -4.5 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Mary's Gaels -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT MARY'S GAELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Not only will Saint Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Aggies Secure a Win at Moraga?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Aggies dropped to 9-1 on the season after a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego on Tuesday. Utah State was a -10 favorite going into the game.</p> <p>After leading 39-32 at halftime, Utah State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>In their last game, Utah State put up 73 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 28.6% of their threes, going 8-for-28, and were 50% on two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Tyler McGhie led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 50% overall. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 20 points, hitting 55.6% of his shots, while Karson Templin contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Aggies allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah State's defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. The Aggies also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Gaels Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Mary's improved to 9-2 this season with a 73-68 win over Merrimack on Thursday. Playing at home, the Gaels were -20.5 point favorites but didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.</p> <p>Saint Mary's led 32-26 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 42 points to Merrimack after the break, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 19 for 84.2%.</p> <p>Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen both scored 18 points, with Saxen grabbing 12 rebounds and Murauskas adding 11 boards and 4 assists. Augustas Marciulionis also contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Saint Mary's allowing 68 points, they couldn't capitalize on the defensive end, as their opponents shot 45% from the field, hitting 26 of 57 attempts. The Gaels gave up 21 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponents shooting 41% from deep. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Saint Mary's gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terriers and Warriors face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Warriors are hosting the game at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Merrimack College as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 125.5 points.</p><h3>BOSTON TERRIERS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Terriers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Hammel Court at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-71 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Terriers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Boston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 80-74 win over Albany on Saturday. The Terriers, who were slight favorites at -1, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Boston led 35-27 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the second half while scoring 31. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Boston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to hitting 40.9% from three-point range (9/22) and 64.3% on two-point attempts (18/28).</p> <p>Kyrone Alexander led the way with 27 points, knocking down 4 of 7 from deep. Michael McNair was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. The Terriers also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists, with Byron Joshua contributing 6 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Boston's defense struggled, giving up 74 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 64% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Boston's opponents shot 40%, making 9 of 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 60%. Boston gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Warriors Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Merrimack College improved to 4-6 on the season with an 80-62 road win over Niagara on Sunday. The Warriors entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 142, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Merrimack took control early, leading 40-21 at halftime. They matched their first-half output with another 40 points in the second half, while Niagara scored 41 after the break.</p><p>Merrimack's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 54.7% from the field and 40% from three-point range in their latest game, finishing with 80 points. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 92.3% of their attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark and Devon Savage both scored 18 points, with Savage knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip. Sean Trumper was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Merrimack College’s defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 20 made baskets on 48 attempts. Inside the arc, the Warriors allowed 16 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Merrimack’s defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, holding them to 23% shooting. The Warriors also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%. Merrimack gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Boston Terriers vs Merrimack College Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

<p>On Sunday, December 22nd, the Buccaneers and Cowboys will face off at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Buccaneers are the road favorite with a point spread of -4. The Cowboys are the underdog with +172 odds on the money line. The over/under line is set at 49.5 points. The Cowboys need to add their record, and the Buccaneers need to add their record.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS DALLAS COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Cowboys +4</p><p>This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Buccaneers winning this one by a score of 23 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Buccaneers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Cowboys at +4</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buccaneers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Buccaneers have won four straight games, bringing their record to 8-6 and putting them in first place in the NFC South. After a week 10 loss to the 49ers, Tampa Bay bounced back with wins over the Giants, Panthers, Raiders, and Chargers. In week 15, they defeated Los Angeles 40-17, covering the spread as 3-point underdogs. The O/U line was 46, and the teams combined for 57 points.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, the Bucs have a +5.5 scoring margin and are 9-5 against the spread. Their O/U record is also 9-5, with their games averaging 52.1 points per game. Tampa Bay is 8th in our power rankings and has a 79.7% chance of winning the division and an 81.8% chance of making the playoffs.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Buccaneers rank 8th in our offensive power rankings. They are 4th in the NFL in points per game (28.8) and lead the league in 1st-quarter scoring. Tampa Bay is 3rd in the NFL in yards per game (388.4) and 4th in passing yards (244) and rushing yards (144.4) per game. They rank 3rd in 3rd-down conversion percentage but are 28th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 4th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Baker Mayfield is coming off a strong week 15 performance, throwing for 288 yards and 4 touchdowns with just 1 interception against the Chargers. Mike Evans had 9 catches for 159 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Bucky Irving rushed for 117 yards on 15 carries. Tampa Bay scored 17 points in the 3rd quarter and 10 in the 4th.</p><p>In their 40-17 win over the Chargers, the Buccaneers' defense allowed just 32 rushing yards on 11 attempts. The defense also gave up only 174 passing yards, with two late touchdowns accounting for the 64.7% completion rate against them. Tampa Bay's defense was particularly effective on third downs, allowing the Chargers to convert on 0% of their third down attempts. They also came away with one interception and recorded three sacks.<p></p>The Buccaneers' defense was disruptive up front, winning the quarterback hit battle by +8. Despite giving up 206 total yards, they were able to limit the Chargers' scoring opportunities and put the game out of reach with a strong offensive performance.</p><h3>Are The Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At AT&T Stadium</h3><p>After snapping a two-game losing streak with a 30-14 win over the Panthers in week 15, the Cowboys are now 6-8 on the season. Dallas was a 2.5-point underdog in the game, but they came away with the win and the cover. The O/U line was 42 points, and the teams combined for 44. The over has hit in nine of the Cowboys’ games this season.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, Dallas has a -5.9 scoring margin and ranks 29th in our NFL power rankings. They have a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. The Cowboys are 3-1 in division games, but their 1-6 home record has been a major issue. On the road, they are 5-2.</p><p>Cooper Rush has been solid for the Cowboys, bouncing back from his week 14 performance with a passer rating of 119 in week 15, throwing for 214 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception. CeeDee Lamb led the receiving corps with 9 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown, while Rico Dowdle rushed for 149 yards on 25 carries.</p> <p>Dallas ranks 25th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 21.3 points per game, which is 16th in the NFL. They are also 16th in yards per game, with 328.9, and rank 23rd in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 36.3%.</p><p>In the Cowboys' most recent game, their defense came away with two interceptions and six sacks, as they held Carolina to just 175 passing yards. Despite giving up one passing touchdown, Dallas came out on top 30-14, limiting the Panthers to 235 total yards. The Cowboys' run defense was also solid, allowing just 60 yards on 16 attempts.<p></p>Dallas' defense was tough on third downs, allowing the Panthers to convert just 27.3% of their third down attempts. They also pressured the quarterback consistently, coming out ahead in the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials.</p>

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crusaders versus the Greyhounds? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reitz Arena in Baltimore, MD. The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Loyola Maryland being favored by -2.5 at home against Holy Cross.</p><h3>HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS VS LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reitz Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Greyhounds.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Through 22 games, Holy Cross has struggled to a 6-16 record, including a 3-9 mark on the road. As underdogs, the Crusaders are 3-16 this season, and they enter this game on a two-game winning streak.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, Holy Cross has gone just 2-8, and they are coming off a 65-63 win over Boston. For the season, the Crusaders are being outscored by an average of 13.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>On the season, Holy Cross has an ATS record of 7-14 and they are 5-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Crusaders are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Holy Cross games is 12-9 and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 139.3. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Crusaders' offense wrapped up their last game with 65 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 66.8 points per contest. Offensively, the Crusaders hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 249th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 121st in terms of percentage and 183rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Crusaders' defense is ranked 247th in the country at 75.7 points per contest. Against Boston in their most recent game, the Holy Cross defense gave up a total of 63 points while allowing Boston to hit 36% of their shots.</p><h3>Are the Greyhounds Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Despite their struggles this season, Loyola Maryland has been favored in two games. However, they have lost both of those games and are 0-2 as the favorite. They will look to end their seven-game losing streak at home, where they are 0-7 this season.</p>

<p>For the season, the Greyhounds have an average scoring margin of -11.3 points per game at home. In their last game, they lost to Bucknell by a score of 67-52. Over their last 10 games at home, Loyola Maryland has a record of 3-7.</p><p>As the favorite, Loyola Maryland has struggled vs. the spread this season, going 0-2 in games they were favored. Their overall ATS record is 7-14 and they have gone 0-7 vs. the spread at home this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Greyhounds have gone just 3-7.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Loyola Maryland games is 11-10. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 125 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Loyola Maryland offense finished with just 52 points vs. Bucknell. For the game, they hit 4/19 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 36%. Offensively, the Greyhounds hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 275th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 179th in terms of percentage and 215th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Greyhounds' defense is presently ranked 210th nationally, allowing an average of 73.7 points per contest. Against Bucknell in their most recent game, the Loyola Maryland defense gave up a total of 67 points while allowing Bucknell to hit 43% of their shots.</p>

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Leathernecks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Leathernecks at Western Hall in Macomb, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 138 points, with Western Illinois being favored by -1.5 at home against Tennessee Tech.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Western Hall at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Eagles Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Tennessee Tech fell to 3-6 on the season after a 78-73 loss to West Georgia on Saturday. The Golden Eagles, who were -3 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 49-32 at halftime, Tennessee Tech made a strong push in the second half, outscoring West Georgia 41-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Tennessee Tech's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They connected on 60.7% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 75%, making 15 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 19 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field. Rodney Johnson Jr. added 17 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots. Kyle Layton was efficient from deep, making 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points on 80% shooting overall.</p><p>The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles gave up 78 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts with 22 makes on 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tennessee Tech's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Do the Leathernecks Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Western Illinois Leathernecks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Illinois fell to 3-5 on the season after an 89-66 road loss to South Dakota on Saturday. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, the Leathernecks failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They trailed 53-31 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pregame line of 152.5.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled from inside the arc in their last game, shooting just 32.7% on two-point attempts. Overall, they hit 38.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. Their three-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 52.6% of their attempts, going 10-for-19 from deep.</p> <p>Marko Maletic led the way from beyond the arc, hitting 6-of-8 threes and finishing with 24 points. Chase Forte added 21 points and 5 assists, while Cameron Fens contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds. The Leathernecks managed just 8 assists as a team, but grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 23 of 41 shots, with a 56% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Illinois allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 69%. Western Illinois gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Knights and Lightning face off at 7:00 ET on BSSU. The Lightning are hosting the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Lightning being the favored team playing at home against the Golden Knights.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>With the Lightning being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Lightning.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Golden Knights (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Golden Knights Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>This season, the Golden Knights have an overall record of 21-7-5. On the road, Vegas holds a 9-4-3 mark, and they are 12-3-2 when playing at home. At the moment, they hold the 1st spot in the Western Pacific division and are ranked 1st in the Western conference.</p><p>Regarding the puck line, Vegas comes in with a 16-17 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 8-8, while their home record is 8-9. The average goal total for Vegas' games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 16-17-0.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Vegas has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 5 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Golden Knights have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. This season, the Golden Knights are 12-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-1 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Vegas' offense is Jack Eichel. Coming into the game he has 15 goals, ranking 22nd in the NHL. Eichel also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>The Lightning defense is currently 6th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.8 shots per game against Tampa Bay. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 5th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Tampa Bay, goalie Jiri Patera has started one games in this season. His current record is 1-0, and his save percentage stands at 0.20618556701030927%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Tampa Bay as Home Favorites</h3><p>In their 33 games, the Lightning have a 15-13-5 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 9-3-3 record, and their record on the road is 6-10-2. Their current record places them 4th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 9th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Tampa Bay has a 17-16 record. On the road they are 7-11 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is10-5. The average goal total for Tampa Bay's games is sitting at 6.8. The average over/under line for the season is 6.5. The Lightning come in with an over/under record of 15-16-2.</p><p>Across the Lightning last three home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Lightning are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 5th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 7th in the league. Looking at how the Lightning's offense is performing during power plays, they are 1st in power play goals and 30th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Tampa Bay's leading scorer is Nikita Kucherov. So far, he has 22 goals which is 3rd in the NHL. Kucherov also comes into the game with 32 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning come into the season ranked 6th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 30.8 shots per game against Tampa Bay. For the season, they are ranked 5th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has started 11 games in this season. His current record is 6-5, and his save percentage stands at 0.4845360824742268%.</p>

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