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<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Red Storm face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Baylor is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. John's Red Storm +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. JOHN'S RED STORM:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Not only will St. John's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Baylor’s season continued with a dominant 104-41 win over Tarleton State on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -31.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 56-13 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they added 48 points while allowing 28, maintaining their strong defensive performance throughout the game.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 104 points with a 51.7% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 46.9% of their threes, hitting 15 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%.</p> <p>Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Robert O. Wright III dished out 9 assists, and the team recorded 22 assists overall, with 18 offensive rebounds and 27 made free throws at a 75% clip.</p><p>Even though Baylor allowed 41 points from the free-throw line, they still managed to win. The Bears sent their opponents to the line 36 times, where they shot 75%.</p> <p>Baylor also gave up 15 three-pointers, with their opponents shooting 46% from beyond the arc. Overall, they allowed 31 field goals on 60 attempts, a 51% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Red Storm Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>St. John’s improved to 4-0 on the season with an 85-71 win over New Mexico on Sunday. The Red Storm, who were -7 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>St. John’s led 40-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 42. The total points for the game ended up at 156, just under the O/U line of 162.</p><p>St. John's put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>The Red Storm grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil hit 4 threes, finishing with 16 points. Nelly Junior Joseph was efficient, shooting 8 of 11 for 16 points.</p><p>St. John's gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (30/50).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. John's held the other team to 22% shooting, as they made just 4 of 18 three-point attempts. The Red Storm sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws (65%).</p>

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<p>The Pistons are favored by 1 point over the Hornets in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 221 points.</p>

<p>Detroit is 7-9 overall and 6th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte is 5-9 and 12th in the East. The Hornets are currently on a 2-game losing streak.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-126 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pistons Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit’s season record dropped to 7-9 after a 122-112 home loss to the Bulls on Monday. The Pistons, who were favored by four points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the over/under line of 234.</p> <p>After falling behind 36-25 in the 1st quarter, Detroit tried to fight back, winning the 2nd quarter 32-29 and tying the 3rd at 28-28. However, a 10-0 run by Chicago in the 4th quarter, which stretched the score from 97-95 to 105-97, put the game out of reach for the Pistons.</p><p>Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points and 10 assists in their loss to the Bulls, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Malik Beasley added 21 points, connecting on 5 threes despite shooting just 35.7% from deep.</p> <p>Detroit made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc. Their overall field goal percentage was 42.9%, with Cunningham shooting 47.1% from the field.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 122 points on 48% shooting. Detroit allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and at least 28 points in every quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 23 threes at a 50% clip. The Pistons sent Chicago to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Detroit finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 5-9 on the season after a 116-115 road loss to the Nets on Tuesday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but the loss stings nonetheless. The total score of 231 points exceeded the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>Charlotte started strong, leading 37-23 after the 1st quarter, but the Nets went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 66-63 to 76-63. The Hornets battled back to lead 87-85 going into the 4th, but Brooklyn outscored them 31-28 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Brandon Miller's 29 points and 5 threes led the Hornets in their 116-115 loss to the Nets, with Miles Bridges also hitting 5 threes and adding 21 points. Tre Mann chipped in 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets connected on 20 threes, shooting 54.1% from deep and 46.3% overall. Miller scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Mann added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets started strong, giving up just 23 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 31 points in each of the final three quarters, leading to a 116-115 loss to the Nets. Charlotte couldn’t slow down Brooklyn’s shooting, as the Nets hit 49% from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets struggled to defend the three, where the Nets connected on 18 threes at a 43% clip. Charlotte sent Brooklyn to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Hornets gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulls and Pilots face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Pilots are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. South Florida is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference contest against Portland. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Portland at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does South Florida Have A Chance at The HTC Center?</h3><p>South Florida moved to 2-0 on the season with a 74-55 win over West Georgia on Friday. The Bulls, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>USF led 37-24 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p><p>South Florida put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field. They were especially strong inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 21 threes for a 23.8% rate.</p> <p>Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Jimmie Williams added 14 points in 19 minutes, and Kolten Griffin contributed 13 points and 9 boards, despite shooting just 30.8% overall.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 55 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 28 of their 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 67% of their two-point shots with a 23/34 performance.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Florida held their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. The other team also went 13/18 from the free-throw line, making 72% of their attempts. South Florida allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Pilots Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Portland picked up a 63-61 road win over Long Beach State on Saturday, November 16th. The Pilots, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 124, falling short of the O/U line of 141.</p> <p>Portland led 35-30 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win despite being outscored 31-28 in the 2nd half.</p><p>In their latest game, the Portland Pilots managed 63 points, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 8 of 20 from three-point range for a 40% success rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 64.7% of their free throws, going 11 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Austin Rapp led the way with 18 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes at a 62.5% clip. Cam Denson added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. The Pilots recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Portland's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/55). They limited two-point shooting to 42% (12/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33% (9/27). Portland also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws (52%).</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Portland Pilots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Panthers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>Florida improved to 12-6-1 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 19:00 in the third period securing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third put the Panthers back in front.</p><p>Carolina’s offense produced 4 goals on 25 shots, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding an empty-netter for his 10th. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28.</p> <p>Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring with his 3rd goal of the season, while Matthew Tkachuk added a power-play goal, also his 3rd. Carolina recorded 6 assists in the 4-2 win.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Panthers gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. Goalie Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 6-12-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago's offense found the net four times against Anaheim, with each goal coming from a different player. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips scored his 1st of the year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, now with 4 on the year.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 victory over the Ducks. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. After allowing no goals through the first two periods, they gave up two in the third, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have a Nationals vs. Cubs matchup. Friday's forecast in Chicago calls for light rain and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. MARQ will be televising this game, and the Cubs are favored on the money line (-173). The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p>

<p>Washington comes in with a record of 68-85 and they are 4th in the NL East. The Nationals have lost four straight. Chicago will start Jameson Taillon, while the Nationals are starting Trevor Williams.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +146</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Friday, September 20th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Nationals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago picked up a 7-6 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 5th inning, scoring five of their seven runs. As for the Nationals, they scored three runs in the 6th and added two more in the 7th but couldn't complete the comeback.</p>

<p>Javier Assad got the start for the Cubs, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out five. He did not factor in the decision as Ethan Roberts got the win out of the bullpen. Porter Hodge got the save. Patrick Corbin only went 4 1/3 innings for the Nationals, giving up five runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Cubs were led by Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson, who each had three hits and two RBIs. Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger also had two RBIs apiece. Joey Gallo hit the game's only home run for Washington.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 68-85 overall, and they come into today's game vs. the Cubs having dropped four straight games. These four losses have the Nationals 23 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they are 23-26 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 36-39 compared to a 32-46 mark on the road. This season, the Nationals are just 15-13 as the favorite, and they are 53-72 as the underdog. Washington's road losing streak is at five games, and they are 28-42 as the road underdog this year. So far, their overall series record is 19-24-6.</p><p>Washington has been a great bet against the run line this season, going 85-68. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 45-33. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 72-53 against the run line. Their average run differential in their wins is +3.3 runs per game, while it is -3.8 runs per game in their losses.</p><p>The Nationals are on the road today against the Cubs, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Nationals games this season is 8.9 runs, and their over/under record is 73-74. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 14-19-4. The over has hit in three straight games for Washington.</p><p>Trevor Williams gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Cubs on the road. He has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 5-0 with an ERA of 2.22. Williams has made just one quality start this year and is coming off a outing in which he gave up just one earned run in 5 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Williams has a WHIP of 1.08 and is averaging 7.46 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .223 off Williams this season.</p><p>The Nationals offense has been below average this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 12th in the league, and have done a good job of avoiding strikeouts. However, they are near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a collective isolated power (ISO) of just .133.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are the Nationals' top two home run hitters this season, and they are also the team's top two hitters in terms of RBIs. Abrams has gone 7/11 in his last three games and is currently on a five-game hitting streak. James Wood has two homers in his last five games but is batting just .235 over that stretch.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 78-75, the Cubs are 2nd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 10 games. So far this season, they have gone just 21-28 in divisional matchups. The Cubs will host the Nationals today with an overall record of 40-35 at home and 38-40 on the road.</p>

<p>Chicago has dropped two straight series and their overall series record is 21-25-3 this year. The Cubs have also lost three straight series at home. As the favorite, Chicago is 41-37 this season and 37-38 as the underdog. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Cubs, it's been more profitable to take them on the road than at home. Their overall run line record is 74-79, but they are 46-32 on the road and 28-47 at home. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 49-26, compared to 25-53 as the favorite.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have gone over the total in two straight games, and the over/under record for the season is 73-75. The over/under line for today's game against the Washington Nationals is set at 9 runs. The Cubs have played in 22 games with over/under lines set at 9 runs this season, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game.</p><p>Through 26 starts, Jameson Taillon has a record of 10-8 and an ERA of 3.54. He has made 14 quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one home run. Taillon's ERA at home is 2.8 compared to 4.86 on the road. Looking back over his last four outings, he has allowed at least one homer in three of them. The right-hander has been solid at home, going 6-4 compared to 4-4 on the road.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting .244, which is 11th in the league, and are near the top of the league in walks. Chicago's offense has been led by Ian Happ, who has 25 homers and 85 RBIs, both of which are the best on the team.</p>

<p>Seiya Suzuki comes into the game on a 10-game hitting streak and is 2nd on the team with a .280 batting average. Over his last seven games, Michael Busch has three homers and is hitting .318. Nico Hoerner has also been swinging the bat well of late, as he is on a seven-game hitting streak.</p>

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