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<p>Betting on today's Mavericks and Texans game? Catch the action at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX, as the Texans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. UT Arlington come into this Western Athletic conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 138.5 points.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wisdom Gym at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-70 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Not only will UT Arlington 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 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Mavericks Chances in Stephenville</h3><h3>UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UT Arlington improved to 5-7 on the season with an 80-72 road win over Texas State on Sunday, December 29th. The Mavericks, who entered the game as +6.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-32 at halftime, UT Arlington turned things around by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Texas State to 33. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>UT Arlington's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They hit just 3 of 10 from beyond the arc, but made 23 of 41 two-point attempts, shooting 56.1% inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 25 of 32 attempts, good for 78.1%.</p> <p>Diante Smith led the way with 24 points, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Tyrel Morgan added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Lance Ware contributed 19 points and 12 boards, shooting 8 of 10 from the field.</p><p>Even with UT Arlington holding them to 38% shooting, the Mavericks still gave up 72 points. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UT Arlington's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 free throws at an 80% clip.</p><h3>Are Tarleton State Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Tarleton State improved to 2-10 on the season with a 70-60 win over Florida A&M on Sunday, December 29th. Playing at home, the Texans were favored by 9 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 133.5.</p> <p>Tarleton State took control early, leading 39-26 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 31 points while allowing 34, but held on for the win.</p><p>Tarleton State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 9 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they made 16 of 24 free throws, good for 66.7%.</p> <p>Keitenn Bristow led the way with 23 points, shooting 9 of 14 overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Bubu Benjamin added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Sterling Young contributed 16 points, connecting on 2 of 4 from deep.</p><p>Tarleton State's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 25 made shots from 60 attempts. They limited two-point shooting to 41%, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 51 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 44%, making 4 of 9 three-point attempts. Tarleton State sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 66% rate. Tarleton also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Tarleton State Texans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Braves face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Braves are hosting the game at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Missouri State.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Missouri State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Win in Peoria?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record fell to 5-7 after a narrow 73-72 loss to Valparaiso on Wednesday. The Bears, who were -5.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Missouri State scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 38 points. The total points for the game ended at 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Missouri State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They connected on 65.6% of their two-point attempts and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes.</p> <p>Cooper Schwieger led the way with 22 points, while Vincent Brady II added 19 on 8-of-9 shooting. Michael Osei-Bonsu contributed 15 points and 6 assists, and All Wright was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 8 shots, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled, giving up 73 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 65% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bears gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Braves Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 11-2 on the season with a 90-89 win over Indiana State on Wednesday. The Braves, who were -3.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 179 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 48.</p><p>Bradley put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes in 31 tries. At the free-throw line, they were 12-for-15, good for 80%.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery led the way with 26 points, shooting 57.9% overall and 42.9% from three. Duke Deen added 24 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, and Camp Wagner contributed 20 points, making 5 of 10 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points despite holding their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed 24 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley's opponent shot 11/38 (28%). The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 attempts (83%).</p>

Missouri State Bears vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field against their in-state adversary San Francisco Giants. Spectrum SportsNet LA will broadcast the action and the game will get underway at 3:05 p.m. ET.
<h2>Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Odds</h2>
The Dodgers have gone 105-56 SU this year and are 78-82 against the spread (ATS). They've gained 15.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline, despite having lost 7.4 units ATS. The Giants, on the other hand, are 77-84 SU and 79-81 ATS. They've gained 9.0 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 19.7 units ATS.

Giants games have an over/under record of 78-73-9 in 2019. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 74-75-11.

Left-hander Rich Hill is the projected starter for Los Angeles. Hill is 4-1 with a 2.59 ERA and 68 strikeouts. He's 1-0 with eight strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA against San Francisco this year (two starts).

The Giants will turn to righty Dereck Rodriguez (6-10, 5.27 ERA), who's got 69 strikeouts and 34 walks, in addition to a WHIP of 1.41. Rodriguez is 0-1 with six strikeouts and a 9.82 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.

Los Angeles' pitchers have allowed 3.8 runs per game and its starters own a 3.12 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.44 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.89, along with a K/9 of 9.51.

Dodgers hitters have slashed .257/.339/.472 on their way to 5.4 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over the team's last five contests (5-0 SU).

Los Angeles' hitters have been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner, who collectively have launched 74 home runs. Bellinger is hitting .303/.404/.628 with 47 home runs, 115 RBIs, 120 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Turner is hitting .290 with 27 homers, 67 RBIs and 80 runs scored.

In the other dugout, San Francisco’s pitching staff has allowed 4.7 runs per game overall this season. Its starting pitching staff has a 4.73 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.83 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In 75 divisional games, Giants starters have an ERA of 4.31 and the bullpen's ERA is 3.86.

San Francisco’s offense is putting up 4.2 runs per outing, including 4.4 per game against divisional foes and 3.4 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .226/.304/.371 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that span.

The Giants' hitters have been led by Kevin Pillar and Brandon Belt. Pillar is hitting .264/.293/.443 with 21 home runs, 87 RBIs, 82 runs and 14 stolen bases, while Belt's line sits at .235/.339/.405 with 17 homers, 57 RBIs and 76 runs.
<h3>Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Pick</h3>
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Los Angeles has recorded 20 extra-base hits over its last five games. San Francisco has 14 XBH over its last five.

Los Angeles has recorded 23.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 20.0 over its last five.

The Dodgers have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games, including 10 over their last five.

The Dodgers have an OPS of .811 this season and an OPS of .812 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Giants' OPS sits at .698 overall and .694 against righties.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Free Pick 09/29/19

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dons and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Washington State is favored by -2.5 against San Francisco in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dons Grab a Win in Pullman?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons improved to 12-3 on the season with an 89-81 win over Pacific on Thursday. San Francisco, who were -13 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, the Dons exploded for 55 points in the second half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 170 easily surpassed the over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.6%, thanks in part to hitting 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 attempts for a 90.5% rate.</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points, shooting 60% overall. Malik Thomas added 24 points, and Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50%. The Dons also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists as a team.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dons held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 81% clip. San Francisco also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State improved to 12-3 on the season with a 73-59 win over Loyola Marymount on Monday. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 36-34 at halftime, Washington State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Washington State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point shots.</p> <p>Nate Calmese and Caleb Stone-Carrawell each scored 20 points, with Stone-Carrawell hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Tomas Thrastarson added 17 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes, while Dane Erikstrup contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 from long range. The Cougars had 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Washington State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 49% shooting, they still held their opponent to just 59 points. The Cougars gave up 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington State allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 71% rate.</p>

San Francisco Dons vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Runnin' Rebels. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have UNLV as the -10.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.</p><h3>SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Runnin' Rebels.</li><li>Even though we have UNLV winning straight-up, we like San Jose State at +10.5.</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>Will the Spartans Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>San Jose State’s season record dropped to 5-8 after a 72-50 loss to Colorado State on Tuesday. The Spartans, who were +3.5 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>San Jose State struggled early, trailing 33-15 at halftime. While they managed to score 35 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 39, making it difficult to mount a comeback.</p><p>San Jose State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 50 points on 29.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.1%, and they hit only 2 of 23 three-point attempts, shooting 8.7% from deep.</p> <p>The Spartans managed just 5 assists and 5 offensive rebounds, but did shoot 75% from the free-throw line. Nique Clifford led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>San Jose State's defense held strong, giving up 72 points while limiting their opponent to just 29% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed 16 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, San Jose State's defense was even more effective, as they held their opponent to just 2 three-pointers on 23 attempts, an 8% shooting performance. The Spartans also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for a 75% shooting rate. San Jose State allowed 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Runnin' Rebels Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNLV improved to 8-5 on the season with a 77-58 road win over Air Force on Tuesday, December 31st. The Runnin' Rebels entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>UNLV led 38-26 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Air Force 39-32. The total points for the game reached 135, surpassing the over/under line of 132.5.</p><p>UNLV's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 56.2% of their threes (9/16). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, with Jeremiah Cherry going a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor.</p> <p>Julian Rishwain knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep, while Ethan Taylor also hit 4 threes, though at a 40% rate. Jaden Henley added 14 points, hitting his only three-point attempt, and the Runnin' Rebels finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>UNLV's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 33% shooting from the field. The Runnin' Rebels were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 35 attempts, a 22% success rate.</p> <p>Even with 12 offensive rebounds allowed, UNLV managed to keep their opponent from capitalizing at the free-throw line, where they shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts.</p>

San Jose State Spartans vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Terriers and Buccaneers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buccaneers are hosting the game at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. This Southern conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and East Tennessee State is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Wofford.</p><h3>WOFFORD TERRIERS VS EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Tennessee State Buccaneers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Freedom Hall Civic Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will East Tennessee State 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>Do the Terriers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wofford fell to 5-8 on the season after a 68-66 home loss to UNCG on Wednesday. The Terriers were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, just under the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Wofford led 28-21 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The Terriers will need to tighten up defensively to get back on track.</p><p>Wofford's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 39.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 9 of 14 free throws, good for 64.3%.</p> <p>Corey Tripp led the way with 17 points and 5 assists, knocking down 4 of 6 threes. Ronald Polite III was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing with 16 points. Kyler Filewich added 13 points and pulled down 14 rebounds.</p><p>Wofford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Terriers allowed 15 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wofford's opponents hit 9 of 23 shots, good for 39%. At the free-throw line, they went 9 for 14, shooting 64%. Wofford also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 6-6 with an 84-69 home win over VMI on January 1st. The Buccaneers were -16 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 147.</p> <p>ETSU and VMI were tied 38-38 at halftime, but the Buccaneers pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Keydets 46-31.</p><p>East Tennessee State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 84 points with a 48.4% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%. They connected on 17 of 40 three-point attempts, shooting 42.5% from deep, and added 11 offensive rebounds and 25 assists.</p> <p>John Buggs III led the way with 33 points, hitting 10 of 16 threes at a 62.5% rate. Jaden Seymour contributed a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists, shooting 72.7% from the field.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 62 attempts, including 13 two-pointers at a 59% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Buccaneers' opponents hit 17 threes on 40 attempts, shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. East Tennessee State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wofford Terriers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Raiders and Runnin' Utes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big 12 matchup, Texas Tech is favored bt -2.5 vs. Utah. The over/under for the game is 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Not only will Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas Tech Stun the Crowd at Jon M. Huntsman Center?</h3><h3>Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Tech dropped to 9-3 on the season after an 87-83 home loss to UCF on Tuesday, December 31st. The Red Raiders were -13.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Texas Tech trailed 47-41 at halftime but outscored UCF 42-40 in the second half. The total points for the game were 170, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>In their last game, Texas Tech put up 83 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.2%, with a 53.6% success rate on two-pointers (30/56). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.8% of their threes (3/16). At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.8% of their attempts (14/18) and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists.</p> <p>JT Toppin led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field. Darius Johnson added 24 points, shooting 70.0% overall and 66.7% from three (2/3). Keyshawn Hall contributed 22 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots and going 4/4 from deep.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 30/56 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech held their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 for 77%. Texas Tech also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Utah Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah's season record dropped to 8-4 after an 81-56 loss to Baylor on Tuesday. The Utes, who were +11.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Utah struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just 17 points, and while they improved with 39 points in the second half, they allowed 44 points to Baylor after halftime. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 31.8% shooting from the field. They hit only 23.3% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-30 from deep, and their free-throw shooting was also lacking at 53.8%.</p> <p>VJ Edgecombe led the way with 19 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Hunter Erickson was efficient as well, hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and finishing with 13 points on 71.4% shooting overall.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field. Utah allowed 37 two-point attempts, with the other team converting 51% of those shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws, an 88% success rate. Utah allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Utah Runnin' Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Capitals and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Maple Leafs as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Washington dropped to 23-9-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals held a 2-1 lead at the end of the first 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 the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period.</p><p>Washington’s offense was held to just two goals 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 took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to improve after giving up three goals to the Hurricanes, including two in the second period and one in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense recorded just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Maple Leafs?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 22-12-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first period. Neither team scored again until Minnesota found the net 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play at 19:08 in the first period, as the Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Wild. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th.</p> <p>Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but was held scoreless after the first period. The Maple Leafs recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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