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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Keydets versus the Spiders? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 145 points, and Richmond is favored by -12.5 against VMI in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>VMI KEYDETS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Keydets Stand a Chance in Richmond?</h3><p>VMI dropped to 2-6 on the season after a narrow 81-78 home loss to Queens (NC) on Saturday. The Keydets were +2 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.</p> <p>VMI found themselves trailing 46-33 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Queens 45-35. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap enough to secure the win.</p><p>VMI's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip and were strong from the line, going 17-for-20 (85%). The Keydets had just 6 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Rickey Bradley Jr. struggled, shooting 3-for-15 overall and 1-for-6 from deep, but still finished with 19 points. TJ Johnson contributed 17 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Leo Colimerio and Jaxon Pollard both shot 6-for-8 from the field, with Colimerio adding 5 assists and Pollard grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>VMI's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 14/26 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, VMI's opponents hit 11/30, good for 36%. VMI also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 attempts (85%). The Keydets allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Spiders Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Richmond’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 2-7 after a 93-87 loss to William & Mary on Wednesday. The Spiders, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points went over the line of 154.5, with a combined 180 points scored.</p> <p>Richmond led 41-38 at halftime but allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to their latest setback.</p><p>Richmond's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points while shooting 53.7% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and were even better from the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 for an 83.3% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63%, with their two-point shooting at 60.6% (20/33).</p> <p>Dusan Neskovic led the way with 20 points, while Jonathan Beagle and DeLonnie Hunt each added 17. Apostolos Roumoglou was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 5 threes. Matteus Case also had a strong game, shooting 5 of 7 and dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>Richmond's defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Spiders allowed 31 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Richmond's defense allowed 62% shooting, with 18 two-pointers made. From three-point range, they gave up 13 threes on 41% shooting. The Spiders also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 75%. Richmond allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

VMI Keydets vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.<p></p>Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%.</p> <p>Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.</p>

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Flyers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPNU. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Cincinnati is favored by -3.5 vs. Dayton.</p><h3>DAYTON FLYERS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Heritage Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Dayton Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Dayton improved to 9-2 on the season with a narrow 66-65 win over UNLV on Tuesday. The Flyers were -10.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 28-27 at halftime, Dayton outscored UNLV 39-37 in the second half to secure the win at home.</p><p>Dayton's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, with a strong 63.3% on two-point attempts (19/30), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 threes (23.8%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Flyers connected on 81.2%, going 13 for 16. They dished out 15 assists, with Dedan Thomas Jr. leading the way with 6, along with his team-high 16 points. Jaden Henley added 15 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Dayton's defense gave up 65 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Flyers struggled, with their opponent hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 19/30.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dayton's defense was more effective, holding their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. The Flyers sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13, shooting 81%. Dayton also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Cincinnati Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Bearcats improved to 8-1 on the season with a 68-65 win over Xavier on Saturday. Cincinnati, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to get the win. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-30 at halftime, Cincinnati outscored Xavier 38-34 in the second half to secure the win. The Bearcats’ defense stepped up after the break, allowing them to edge out their in-state rivals.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they managed 19 points from the free-throw line, shooting 73.1% from the stripe.</p> <p>Zach Freemantle led the Bearcats with 18 points and 7 rebounds, despite shooting 37.5% from the field and 20% from three-point range. Ryan Conwell added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep, while Dillon Mitchell contributed 10 rebounds and shot 80%, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite Cincinnati's defense holding their opponent to 65 points, the Bearcats couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. They allowed their opponent to shoot 37% from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts, where they connected on 17 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cincinnati's defense limited their opponent to just 5 threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, Cincinnati's opponent went 19/26, hitting 73% of their foul shots. The Bearcats also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Dayton Flyers vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Highlanders and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, NH, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and New Hampshire is favored by -11 to win at home against NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +11</p><p>This game will be played at Lundholm Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have New Hampshire winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Highlanders Win in Durham?</h3><p>Today, NJIT will face off against New Hampshire in their 25th game of the season. So far this year, they have a 7-17 record. In away games, the Highlanders have gone 2-10 while they have a 4-7 record at home. As NJIT enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 9-14. Looking at their previous five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 24 games, NJIT has an over/under record of 7-16-0, with their games averaging a combined 139.8 points per game so far. The Highlanders have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 133 points per game.</p><p>The NJIT offense is coming off a game in which they scored 55 points vs. Binghamton. Overall their field goal percentage was 31.5% while connecting on 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tariq Francis who comes into today's matchup averaging 14. Mekhi Gray also heads into the game with a PPG average of 10.2.</p><p>NJIT's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, NJIT's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.9% this season.</p><h3>Does New Hampshire Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>New Hampshire has a 14-10 record this season heading into their 25th game. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, New Hampshire has a 7-3 record. As of today's game, New Hampshire holds a 12-11 ATS record. In their last ten games, New Hampshire has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 24 games, New Hampshire has an over/under record of 12-10-1, with their games averaging a combined 148.3 points per game so far. Looking at the Wildcats' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 130 points per game.</p><p>The New Hampshire offense is coming off a game in which they scored 54 points vs. Vermont. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.5% while connecting on 4 threes. Jaxson Baker was the leading scorer for the Wildcats, putting up 14 points. In addition, Clarence O. Daniels II contributed 11 points.</p><p>Currently, the Wildcats' defense holds the 204th rank in the nation, allowing 73.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, New Hampshire's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 26.0% this season.</p>

NJIT Highlanders vs New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

<p>There will be an AL matchup on Thursday afternoon, as the Astros are on the road in Kansas City to face the Royals. So far this season, the Royals are 8-4, while the Astros are just 4-9. This game can be seen on BSKC, with the first pitch set for 2:10.</p>

<p>Looking at today's forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with a slight breeze. The over/under line is sitting at 9 runs, with Hunter Brown starting for the Astros up against Brady Singer for the Royals. Kansas City is the slight underdog at +112 on the money line.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline +112</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 2:10 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Royals 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>The Royals offense exploded for seven runs in the 3rd inning and cruised to an 11-2 win over the Astros in the previous game of this series. Kansas City was the slight underdog going into the game at +106.</p>

<p>Seth Lugo got the start for the Royals and went six innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. He picked up the win, while Spencer Arrighetti took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in just three innings of work.</p>

<p>Vinnie Pasquantino was the big bat for the Royals, going 3/3 with a home run and five RBIs. Hunter Renfroe and Nelson Velazquez also drove in two runs apiece.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>After dropping the first two games of their series against the Royals, the Astros will look to avoid a sweep and snap their two-game losing streak. Houston is currently in last place in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by 3.5 games. So far this season, the Astros have gone 2-4 on the road, and they are 2-9 when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, the Astros are 4-9 and have gone 2-2 against divisional opponents. They have struggled in day games, going 0-3, and are just 2-5 at home.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have a run line record of 2-4. Their average run margin in road games is -2.7, and their overall run line record is 4-9. They have failed to cover the run line in four straight games and are 2-9 against the run line as the favorite.</p><p>So far this season, the Houston Astros have played 12 games with an average combined run total of 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record is 4-8, and the average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 1-3-1. In 46.2% of their games, the over/under line has been set at over 9 runs, and in 15.4% of their games, the line has been set at under 9 runs. Their game against the Royals today had an over/under line of 9.5 runs, and the final combined run total was 13 runs.</p><p>Hunter Brown and the Astros are on the road to take on the Royals. Brown is looking to bounce back after taking the loss in his last start, where he went 3 innings and gave up 5 runs on 8 hits. He did strike out 3 batters, but did give up a home run.</p><p>Looking at the Astros' player projections for today, Jose Altuve is expected to have a big game at the plate. His total hits projection is the highest on the team and 4th best in the league. If you're looking for an Astros player to hit a home run, Yordan Alvarez has the best odds on the team and 6th best in the league. If you're looking for a bit of a longshot, Yainer Diaz has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 7th best in the league.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals are playing well, as they have won six straight games and are 8-4 overall. They are currently in 2nd place in the AL Central, one game behind the Twins. At home, they have been even better, going 7-2.</p>

<p>So far, they have played well against the Astros, winning the first two games of the series and are 1-0 in the series.</p><p>When the Royals win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of 4.9 runs per game. They are 8-4 against the run line overall, including a 6-3 mark at home. The Royals have covered the run line in four straight games and are 5-3 as underdogs against the run line this season.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals have played 11 games so far this season, and the over/under record for those games is 4-7. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 8, and the combined run average for their games is 7.4. The over/under line for today's game against the Houston Astros is 9 runs. In the 11 games they've played this season, only one game has had an over/under line of 9 runs, and the over/under record in those games is 1-2.</p><p>Brady Singer is getting the start for the Royals at home against the Astros. Singer has been impressive in his first two starts, as he picked up the win in his first outing, going 7 innings and striking out 10. He followed that up with a no-decision, but he still had a strong outing, going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 4.</p><p>For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is the 4th highest in the league today. Witt Jr. is also projected to hit a home run, with his odds coming in as the 6th best in the league. Nelson Velázquez is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds to hit a home run are 8th best in the league today. Maikel Garcia is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total is the 11th best in the league today.</p>

Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Aztecs. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Aztecs at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and San Diego State is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Aztecs.</li><li>Not only will San Diego State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen in San Diego?</h3><h3>Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah State improved to 10-1 on the season with a 75-68 road win over Saint Mary's on Sunday. The Aggies entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Utah State led 39-27 at halftime and added 36 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. The game's total points of 143 narrowly missed the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 64.7%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 70.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.3% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient as well, making 9 of 11 attempts for an 81.8% success rate.</p> <p>The Aggies dished out 23 assists, with Augustas Marciulionis leading the way with 8. Mitchell Saxen and Mason Falslev both contributed 18 points, with Falslev shooting 72.7% from the field. Mikey Lewis hit 3 of 5 from deep, while Ian Martinez added 11 points and 6 rebounds, despite struggling from three-point range.</p><p>Utah State's defense gave up 68 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field. The Aggies couldn't contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 48% of their shots inside the arc, going 14/29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. The Aggies also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 52%. Utah State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does San Diego State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 7-2 on the season with a 71-50 road win over California on Saturday, December 21st. The Aztecs entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 121, well under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 25-16 at halftime and put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Their strong 2nd half performance helped them pull away for the win.</p><p>San Diego State's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 39% on two-point attempts. They connected on 34.6% of their threes, with Nick Boyd hitting 5 of 8 from deep, finishing with 17 points. Boyd's overall shooting was 46.2%, while Jeremiah Wilkinson went 0 for 7 from three and 3 for 11 overall.</p> <p>The Aztecs grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and hit 12 of 15 free throws for 80%. They finished with just 6 assists as a team. Miles Byrd and BJ Davis each added 12 points, with Davis hitting 2 of 4 from three and Byrd going 2 for 6.</p><p>San Diego State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 9/31 (29%) and three-point shots to 5/24 (20%).</p> <p>Even with 16 offensive rebounds allowed, the Aztecs' defense kept the pressure on. Their opponent did manage to shoot 81% from the free-throw line, going 17/21.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Broncos? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -2 against SIUE in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -2</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can SIUE Stun the Crowd at University Arena (MI)?</h3><h3>SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SIUE picked up a 77-72 road win over Indiana State on Tuesday, November 12th. The Cougars were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>SIUE was down 36-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Indiana State to 36. The game’s total points came in just under the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>SIUE's offense put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 52.4% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 69.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.6% on 8-of-27 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Ray'Sean Taylor led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, knocking down 4 threes on 12 attempts. Ring Malith added 19 points, shooting 53.3% overall, while Jahni Summers contributed 15 points, hitting 3-of-6 from deep.</p><p>Despite SIUE's defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Cougars gave up 15 threes, with their opponents shooting 36% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>SIUE sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws (60%). The Cougars also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Broncos Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Western Michigan dropped their recent game against Butler on Monday, November 11th, losing 85-65 on the road. The Broncos entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just over the pre-game O/U line of 149.</p> <p>After a competitive first half, where they trailed 39-37, Western Michigan struggled in the second half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.1% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.9%, but they did hit 88.2% of their free throws, going 15-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Pierre Brooks II was a bright spot, hitting 4-of-5 threes and finishing with 20 points and 6 assists. Donovan Williams added 17 points despite shooting 26.7% from the field, while Augusto Cassia and Patrick McCaffery each contributed 16 points, with McCaffery shooting 62.5% overall.</p><p>Western Michigan’s defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals, including 18 from two-point range, where their opponents shot 62%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Western Michigan allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 79%.</p>

SIUE Cougars vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

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Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>On Saturday, November 30th, the West Virginia Mountaineers and Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, with the game being broadcast on FS1. The over/under line is currently at 64.5 points. The Red Raiders are the -3.5 point favorites at home. Texas Tech enters the game with a 7-4 record, while West Virginia is 6-5 this season.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jones AT&T Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the West Virginia Mountaineers winning this one by a score of 30 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the West Virginia Mountaineers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 64.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The West Virginia Mountaineers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>West Virginia enters Week 14 against Texas Tech with a 6-5 record, ranked 49th in our power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible, but their chance of winning the Big 12 is just 0.1%.</p> <p>The Mountaineers are 3-1 on the road and 2-4 at home this season. They’ve been favored in only two games, going 1-1 as the favorite and 4-4 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +0.5 points per game, and they are 5-5 against the spread.</p> <p>This week’s over/under line is 64.5 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. West Virginia’s over/under record is 6-4, with their games averaging 58.9 points and an average line of 56.6 points.</p><p>West Virginia’s offense is centered around their rushing attack, ranking 22nd nationally with 200.5 yards per game. They are 16th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.5 per game. Jahiem White leads the team with 693 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. The Mountaineers are 43rd in scoring, putting up 29.7 points per game, and they are ranked 30th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14.</p> <p>Quarterback Garrett Greene has thrown for 1,707 yards with a passer rating of 79. He has 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 55.3% of his passes. West Virginia ranks 99th in passing yards per game. Hudson Clement leads the receiving corps with 535 yards and three touchdowns on 36 receptions.</p><p>West Virginia's defense is giving up 29.2 points per game this season, ranking 71st nationally. They’ve allowed 260.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 150th, and a passer rating of 109. Opponents have completed 63.1% of their passes against the Mountaineers.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UCF, West Virginia allowed 21 points and 348 total yards. UCF gained 176 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 172 passing yards, completing 11 of 21 passes.</p><h3>Are The Texas Tech Red Raiders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Texas Tech enters Week 14 with a 7-4 record, hosting West Virginia. They are 3-2 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Red Raiders are 51st in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, their odds of winning the Big 12 stand at just 0.1%.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Texas Tech is 6-3-1, with a 4-1 record on the road and a 2-2-1 mark at home. They’ve been favored in six games, going 3-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +1.1 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 64.5 points. Texas Tech’s games have averaged 73.6 points, with their over/under record at 6-4. They’ve seen three games with higher lines than this week’s, and their average line has been 62 points.</p><p>Texas Tech’s offense is averaging 37.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the nation heading into week 14. They are 53rd in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is their strength, with 41.8 attempts per game, ranking 5th nationally. They are 6th in completions and 10th in passing yards, averaging 292.8 yards per game. They convert 47.3% of their third downs, 14th best in the country.</p> <p></p><p>Behren Morton has thrown for 2,941 yards, completing 62.8% of his passes. He has 25 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 96. Tahj Brooks leads the rushing attack with 1,317 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Josh Kelly has 873 receiving yards on 80 catches, with 5 touchdowns.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 36.3 points per game, including 48 points in their recent matchup against Oklahoma State. They gave up 556 total yards, with 353 passing yards and 203 rushing yards, but managed to force one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 309.9 passing yards per game against Texas Tech, completing 62.9% of their passes. The defense has faced the 40th fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 151 rushing yards per game.</p>

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