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<p>The 76ers are 1-point underdogs in this Eastern Conference matchup against the Bulls. Philadelphia is 13th in the East and has a 6-15 record. The Bulls are 10th in the East and have a 10-14 record.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 ET. You can watch the game on NBCS.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +1</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 156-133 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the 76ers Pull Off a Win at Chicago?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 6-15 on the season with a 102-94 win over the Magic on Friday. Despite being +3 point underdogs, the 76ers covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 196 fell short of the 209 O/U line.</p> <p>A key 12-0 run by the 76ers turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 27-25 to leading 37-27. They held Orlando to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th with a 71-59 lead, holding off a late Magic rally.</p><p>Paul George led the 76ers with 21 points and 9 assists in their win over the Magic, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 28.6%. Kenyon Martin Jr. added 20 points, connecting on 90% of his shots.</p> <p>Philadelphia struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at a 26.9% clip, but shot 48.1% overall. George and Guerschon Yabusele each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Tyrese Maxey added 5 of his 16 points late.</p><p>The 76ers put on a defensive clinic in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, holding the Magic to just 14 and 18 points, respectively, in their 102-94 win. Even though they gave up 35 points in the 4th, they still managed to keep Orlando under 100 points. Philadelphia held the Magic to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited the Magic to 13 threes on 28% shooting. They also sent Orlando to the free-throw line 17 times, where the Magic made 15. Philadelphia finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.</p><h3>Will the Bulls Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Bulls dropped to 10-14 on the season after a 132-123 home loss to the Pacers on Friday. Chicago entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 255 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 248.5 by 6.5 points.</p> <p>Chicago started strong, leading 35-31 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them outscored 36-19. They battled back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 39-36, but entered the 4th down 103-93. Despite a 30-29 edge in the final period, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 32 points and 5 threes, shooting 54.5% from the field in their loss to the Pacers. Coby White added 19 points and 9 assists, though he shot just 36.8%, hitting 4 threes at 33.3%. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>Chicago made 21 threes as a team, shooting 42% from deep and 47.4% overall. LaVine scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while White added 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 132 points to the Pacers, who shot 56% from the field. Chicago allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in both the 2nd and 3rd, before holding Indiana to 29 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 18 threes at a 60% clip. The Bulls sent Indiana to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. Chicago finished with 30 defensive rebounds, while allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bison and Highlanders face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at Donald N. Dedmon Center in Radford, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 134.5 points, and Radford is favored by -6.5 vs. Bucknell.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS RADFORD HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Radford Highlanders -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Donald N. Dedmon Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will Radford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bucknell fell to 4-6 on the season after a 64-47 home loss to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. The Bison entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 111 fell short of the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>Bucknell struggled early, trailing 38-16 at halftime, but showed improvement in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bonnies 31-26.</p><p>Bucknell's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 47 points on 36.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, with a particularly rough performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 26 attempts for a 19.2% rate.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as the Bison connected on just 9 of 21 attempts, a 42.9% mark. Chance Moore led the team with 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range and shooting 66.7% overall.</p><p>Defensively, Bucknell held their opponent to just 64 points on 36% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in guarding the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate.</p> <p>The Bison also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, but they managed to convert only 9 of those attempts, shooting 42% from the stripe. Bucknell gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Radford improved to 7-2 on the season with a 70-67 road win over North Carolina Central on Thursday. The Highlanders, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, pushed against the spread. The total points of 137 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Radford turned things around after trailing 31-24 at halftime, scoring 46 points in the 2nd half while holding the Eagles to 36 points.</p><p>Radford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.2% overall and 18.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they found success at the free-throw line, making 25 of 33 attempts for a 75.8% rate.</p> <p>Perry Smith Jr. led the way, shooting 72.7% from the field and scoring 20 points, while Josiah Harris added 16 points and 16 rebounds. The Highlanders grabbed 18 offensive boards, but managed just 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Radford's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 36 shooting for 50%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Radford's defense held their opponents to 6 of 18 shooting, or 33%. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Radford allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bucknell Bison vs Radford Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>Betting on today's Roadrunners and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and SMU is favored by -16.5 to win at home against UTSA.</p><h3>UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTSA Roadrunners +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTSA ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like UTSA at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UTSA Shock Everyone at Moody Coliseum?</h3><p>UTSA enters this game as a +16.5 underdog, and they have gone 3-17 as the underdog this season. They have gone 10-19 overall, including a 4-12 record in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Roadrunners have gone just 2-8, and they are 3-11 on the road this season. However, they have won two straight games, and their record over the last five games is 1-4.</p><p>UTSA has an ATS record of 14-14 this season and they are 10-10 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 3 road games, the Roadrunners have gone 3-0 ATS and they have an ATS mark of 6-4 in their last 10 road games. </p><p>This season, the over/under record in UTSA games is 19-9 and today's line of 159 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (152.8). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 159. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 138 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, UTSA's offense scored 89 points against Tulsa. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.4%, and they went 19/31 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Christian Tucker, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 11.5, while Jordan Ivy-Curry also maintains a PPG average of 16.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Roadrunners' defense holds the 334th rank in the nation, allowing 81.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.5 threes per game vs. SMU. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.7%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for SMU?</h3><p>SMU comes into this game with a 19-9 record, including a 10-5 mark in American Athletic Conference play. They have lost two straight games and are 17-3 when favored this season.</p>

<p>The Mustangs are 12-2 at home, and they have won their last nine games in front of their own fans. They are averaging a scoring margin of +15.7 points per game at home compared to +4.2 on the road.</p><p>SMU has an ATS record of 14-12-1 this season and they are 6-7-1 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mustangs have gone 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>SMU's over/under record this season is 12-15 and the average over/under line in their games is 144.2. Today's line of 159 is higher than the average OU line in their games. So far, 25 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>The SMU offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. South Florida. Overall their field goal percentage was 33.8% while connecting on 5 threes. The team's top scorer is Zhuric Phelps, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 14.6, while Chuck Harris also maintains a PPG average of 13.1 leading up to the game.</p><p>In the current season, the SMU defense has excelled, sitting 44th in the nation by allowing 66.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. UTSA. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.7%.</p>

UTSA Roadrunners vs SMU Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Sun Devils face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN2. The Sun Devils are hosting the game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. Washington State is favored by -5.5 in this Pac-12 conference matchup the against Arizona State. The over/under for the game is set at 138.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Sun Devils.</li><li>Not only will Arizona State 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 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Washington State comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 18 of their 27 games this season. They have gone 15-3 in those games, including a 7-3 record on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, the Cougars have been outstanding this season, going 21-6, including a current win streak of eight games. They have a record of 12-4 in Pac-12 play, and they are coming off a 77-74 win over Arizona.</p><p>Washington State has an overall ATS record of 15-11-1 this season. On the road, the Cougars have an ATS mark of 6-3-1. As the favorite, Washington State is 9-9 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, the Cougars are 3-0 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Washington State games is 12-15 and today's line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 143 points compared to their season average of 142.3 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Cougars' offense tallied 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.6 points per game. On the offensive front, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 71st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 151st in terms of percentage and 276th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Cougars' defense is positioned 49th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Arizona State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Sun Devils?</h3><p>Arizona State enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and the Sun Devils have gone 5-8 in their 13 games as an underdog this season. They are 10-5 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +2.1 points per game.</p>

<p>After a 105-60 loss to Arizona, the Sun Devils' record now stands at 13-14, and they are 7-8 in Pac-12 play. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5.</p><p>Arizona State has an ATS record of 11-15 this season and they are 7-8 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Sun Devils have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Arizona State games is 14-12. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.8 and their games have averaged 143 points. Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and their games have averaged 156 points.</p><p>The Arizona State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus Arizona. During the game, they attempted 24 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 36.2%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Frankie Collins who comes into today's matchup averaging 13.8. Jose Perez also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.</p><p>So far, the Sun Devils' defense is ranked 219th in the country at 73.8 points per contest. Against Arizona in their most recent game, the Arizona State defense gave up a total of 105 points while allowing Arizona to hit 57% of their shots.</p>

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