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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Dons? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium in San Francisco, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Francisco as the -22.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS SAN FRANCISCO DONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at War Memorial Gymnasium at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Dons.</li><li>Even though we have San Francisco winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +22.5.</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>Will Chicago State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State’s season-opening game against Texas on Tuesday didn’t go as planned. The Cougars, who were +31 point underdogs, lost 105-58 on the road. The total points for the game hit 163, going over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 50-18 at halftime, Chicago State showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points. However, they couldn’t slow down Texas, who put up 55 points after the break.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.7% from the field and 28.9% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, and they hit 30.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 26 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Tre Johnson led the Cougars with 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Ze'Rik Onyema added 18 points, shooting 87.5% from the field. Chicago State finished with 8 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, shooting 63.2% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Chicago State's defensive efforts, they gave up 105 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. The Cougars struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team converting 60% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Chicago State also had trouble defending the perimeter, as their opponent hit 50% of their three-point attempts, going 9/18. Additionally, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 24 shots, a 72% success rate.</p><h3>Can San Francisco Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons cruised to an 84-54 win over Long Beach State on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, they were -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>San Francisco led 36-24 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Long Beach State to 30.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points on 59.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with strong performances inside the arc, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 41.2% of their shots, going 7-for-17.</p> <p>The Dons dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Malik Thomas led the way with 15 points, while Tyrone Riley IV was perfect from the field, shooting 5-for-5, including 2-for-2 from three-point range. Marcus Williams also contributed, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Even though the Dons allowed 54 points, they couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 59% from the field. The defense struggled inside, giving up 67% shooting on two-pointers (25/37).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dons allowed 41% shooting, with the opponent hitting 7 of 17 threes. San Francisco also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws (68%).</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Lakers and Lions game? Catch the action at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Columbia is favored by -11.5 vs. Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS COLUMBIA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbia Lions -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levien Gymnasium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBIA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Columbia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mercyhurst picked up a 62-52 win over Canisius on Wednesday, November 13th, in a home game where they were +2 point underdogs. The Lakers not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Mercyhurst led 29-25 at halftime and outscored Canisius 33-27 in the second half. The game’s total points (114) fell well short of the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mercyhurst struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They managed 62 points, with 12 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, hitting 66.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Tana Kopa was a standout, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 60% overall, finishing with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Paul McMillan IV led the team with 20 points, while Bernie Blunt III added 16, despite shooting 30.8% from the field.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense held strong, allowing just 52 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited their opponents to 13 made two-point shots on 27 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercyhurst's defense gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, holding their opponents to 26% shooting. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Columbia?</h3><h3>Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Columbia edged out a 76-75 win over Lehigh on Tuesday, November 12th. The Lions were at home and entered the game as -8.5 favorites.</p> 

<p>Columbia led 40-37 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Keith Higgins Jr. was on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 28 points on 10 of 15 shooting overall in Columbia's win. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa added 24 points, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Lions shot 36% from three, going 9 of 25, and finished with a 45.2% field goal percentage. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.4% of their attempts, but grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p><p>Columbia's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team hit 19 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Columbia's defense saw their opponents connect on 9 of 25 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 11, shooting 52%. Columbia allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Sacramento Kings (-420) are favored by 9.5 points over the Utah Jazz (+326) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 228.5 points and the game will be played at the Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET and the game can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>The Kings are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-6. The Jazz are 15th in the West with a record of 3-8. Sacramento is 4th in the Pacific Division, while Utah is 5th in the Northwest.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-95 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Make it Happen in Sacramento?</h3><p>Utah improved to 3-8 on the season with a 115-113 win over the Mavericks on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 230-point line.</p> <p>Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 73-72 to 83-73. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Dallas 38-21, but had to hold on after the Mavericks made a push in the 4th, outscoring Utah 28-16.</p><p>John Collins led the Jazz with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field in their win over the Mavericks. Jordan Clarkson contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3%, while Collin Sexton added 16 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Utah shot 50.6% overall and made 13 threes at 38.2%. Collins scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Filipowski added 11 of his 14 points in the 2nd. Clarkson scored 8 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 113 points on 50% shooting, the Jazz managed to hold off the Mavericks on Thursday. Utah’s defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 36 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 21 points.</p> <p>The Jazz did a solid job defending the three, holding Dallas to 30% shooting from deep with 12 made threes. Utah also sent the Mavericks to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Jazz finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Sacramento was a +1.5 point underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 223 by 33 points.</p> <p>Minnesota’s 14-0 run turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 62-54 to leading 68-62. The Timberwolves extended their lead to 98-82 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Kings made a push in the 4th, outscoring Minnesota 33-17.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox was the standout performer for the Kings in their 130-126 loss to the Timberwolves, pouring in 60 points and 7 assists, while hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip. Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p> <p>The Kings shot 50% overall, with 12 made threes at a 32.4% rate. Fox was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points, and added another 6 in overtime.</p><p>The Kings struggled defensively against the Timberwolves, giving up 130 points on 47% shooting. Sacramento allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 17 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 20 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Minnesota to the line 16 times, where the Timberwolves converted 14 free throws. Sacramento finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The Highlanders and Aces are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Aces will host the game at Ford Center in Evansville, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Evansville is favored by -5 against Radford in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS EVANSVILLE ACES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders +5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Aces.</li><li>Even though we have Evansville winning straight-up, we like Radford at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Radford Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Radford picked up an 87-75 win over Old Dominion on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, the Highlanders entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Radford built a strong lead in the first half, going up 44-27 at halftime. However, they allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 43 themselves, making the final score closer than it might have been.</p><p>Radford's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and connected on 56.1% of their two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, hitting just 56.7% on 17-of-30 attempts.</p> <p>Jarvis Moss and Devin Ceaser led the way with 23 points each, with Moss hitting 4 threes. Sean Durugordon added 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field, while Josiah Harris contributed 15 points and 10 boards in just 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Radford’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders allowed 56% shooting, as their opponents made 23 of 41 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Radford’s defense saw their opponents hit 8 of 20 attempts, good for 40%. The Highlanders also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 56%. Radford allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Aces?</h3><h3>Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Evansville dropped their latest game on Wednesday, falling 80-63 to Middle Tennessee on the road. The Aces entered the game as +11 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Evansville trailed 41-38 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 143 fell just under the O/U line of 144.</p><p>Evansville struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 28 threes for a 14.3% success rate. Their overall field goal percentage was 34.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Aces shot 51.5% on two-point attempts. Essam Mostafa led the way, shooting 8 of 9 from the field and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Cam Haffner added 16 points despite going 1 of 6 from three.</p><p>Evansville's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 27/43 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Evansville held their opponent to 13% shooting, with just 2/15 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 for 87%. The Aces also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Nationals and Brewers face off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Nationals are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. They are 42-52 overall, while the Brewers lead the NL Central with a record of 54-40.</p>

<p>Milwaukee is the heavy favorite on the money line, with the odds sitting at -223, while the Nationals are at +187. Friday's over/under line is at 8 runs, and BSWI is carrying this game on TV. Jackson Rutledge goes for the Nationals, and he is facing off against Freddy Peralta.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline +187</p><p>This game will be played at American Family Field at 8:10 ET on Friday, July 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS BREWERS:</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><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Lane Thomas at the plate, the Nationals are coming off a 7-0 win over the Mets to close out their series. Thomas went 2/2 with two RBIs and a run scored. The Nationals really broke things open with a five-run 5th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Nationals were the slight underdog at +125.</p>

<p>MacKenzie Gore got the start for the Nationals and took the loss. He only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs. Washington's bullpen was able to close things out, and the Nationals scored an json run in the 8th to pick up the 7-0 win.</p><p>Washington is 42-52 overall, putting them 4th in the NL East, 19.5 games behind the Phillies for the division lead. The Nationals lost all three games of their most recent series vs. the Mets and are on a five-game losing streak. So far, they are 16-15 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 20-24 this year compared to a 22-28 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Nationals are 33-44 this season, and they are 9-8 when favored. Washington's overall series record is 11-17-2, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Nationals have been a solid run line bet this season, going 52-42 overall. They have been a better play on the road, where they are 28-22 on the run line compared to 24-20 at home. However, they have failed to cover the run line in four straight road games. They are 44-33 on the run line as an underdog, but just 8-9 when favored.</p><p>The Washington Nationals will be on the road today against the Milwaukee Brewers. The O/U line for today's game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Nationals games this season is 8.6 runs per game. Their O/U record for the season is 44-46, and the average O/U line for their games is 9 runs. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 5-6-1. The Nationals have played 60 games this season with O/U lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 63.8% of their games. They have played 22 games with O/U lines set lower than 8 runs, which accounts for 23.4% of their games. The under has hit in the last 2 games.</p><p>Getting the start on the road against the Brewers is Jackson Rutledge. He made his first appearance of the season out of the bullpen, going just one inning and giving up one earned run on a solo homer. He struck out two and walked none.</p><p>Washington comes into the game with the league's 19th ranked offense in terms of home runs and are averaging only 4.1 runs per game, which is also 20th in the MLB. As a team, they are batting just .237 and have an OPS of .674, which is 22nd in the league. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Luis Garcia Jr., who has gone 14/31 with three homers over his last eight games.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams is leading the Nationals with 46 RBIs and also has a team-high 14 homers. He is batting .271 for the season. Luis Garcia Jr. and Jesse Winker are also near the top of the team in home runs, with 10 apiece. Garcia Jr. is batting .277 for the season, while Winker comes into the game with a batting average of .260.</p><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Pirates with a 1-0 loss. This was especially tough, as they were the slight favorite at +102 on the money line. Milwaukee's offense wasted a good start from Aaron Civale, who took the loss, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one run on six hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the loss.</p>

<p>Milwaukee's offense also had only two hits but didn't score a run. Both of their hits were singles, and they didn't have a runner reach second base until the 7th inning. The Brewers also wasted a good performance from their bullpen, as the Pirates scored the game's only run in the top of the 7th.</p><p>Milwaukee is hosting the Nationals today with an overall record of 54-40, which has them leading the NL Central. They currently hold a 5.0 game lead over the Cardinals. The Brewers head into today's game with an NL Central division record of 21-12.</p>

<p>The Brewers lost two of three in their series vs. the Pirates. Currently, they are 4-6 across their last 10 games. At home, the Brewers are 28-15 this season compared to a 26-25 mark on the road. As the home favorite, Milwaukee is 22-9 this season, and they are 32-19 overall as the favorite. So far, they have gone 22-21 as the underdog.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Brewers, it's been a mixed bag. They're 49-45 overall, but just 22-21 at home. They've been a better bet on the road, going 27-24. They've been a better bet as an underdog, going 28-15, compared to 21-30 as a favorite. Their average run margin is +0.8 runs per game, but in their wins, it's +3.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers are playing host to the Washington Nationals today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Brewers' games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 50-40. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 6-6-1. Overall, 60.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Freddy Peralta will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he gave up three earned runs in four innings of work. In that start vs. the Dodgers, he gave up a homer. Peralta finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Peralta's ERA for the season is 3.95, along with a record of 6-4. Opposing batters are hitting .204 off the right-hander this season. Peralta's WHIP for the season is 1.15.</p><p>Christian Yelich has been swinging a hot bat for the Brewers of late, going 9/27 with three homers over his last eight games. For the season, he is batting .329, which is 2nd on the team, and his 11 homers is also the 2nd best mark for Milwaukee. Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins are tied for the team lead with 14 homers, but Adames is batting just .237 this season, and Hoskins is hitting just .218.</p>

<p>As a team, the Brewers are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per game. Milwaukee is also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.</p>

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