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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Bears face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Baylor being favored by -25.5 over Norfolk State.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Norfolk State at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Norfolk State fell to 4-4 on the season after an 80-67 home loss to Hofstra on Monday. The Spartans, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Norfolk State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game reached 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 133.</p><p>Norfolk State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 26 attempts for a 92.3% mark.</p> <p>Cruz Davis and KiJan Robinson each scored 20 points, with Davis hitting 5 of 6 threes and Robinson making 4 of 9 from deep. Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jalen Myers contributed 17 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite Norfolk State holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. The Spartans limited their opponent to 41% shooting on two-point attempts, with 14 makes on 34 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Norfolk State's defense allowed 5 three-pointers on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 for 92%. Norfolk State gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Baylor?</h3><p>Baylor improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-57 win over Abilene Christian on Monday. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -24.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 46-22 at halftime. They added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 points to the Wildcats.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, with strong performances both inside and out. They hit 65.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 44.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-18 from three-point range.</p> <p>Jayden Nunn led the way with 18 points, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Norchad Omier was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds in just 16 minutes of action.</p><p>Even with Baylor's defense allowing 57 points, they struggled to stop the Bears, who shot 59% from the field. Baylor was particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (27/41).</p> <p>The Bears also shot well from beyond the arc, making 8 of 18 threes for 44%. From the free-throw line, Baylor went 10/16, shooting 62%. They gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Leathernecks versus the Redhawks? Tip off is at at 4:45 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. In this Ohio Valley matchup, Western Illinois is favored by -4 vs. Southeast Missouri State. The over/under for the game is 132 points.</p><h3>WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS VS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks +4</p><p>This game will be played at Show Me Center at 4:45 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Redhawks.</li><li>Not only will Southeast Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Leathernecks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Western Illinois has been solid on the road this season, going 7-6 compared to their 3-2 mark at home. Over their last 10 games away from home, the Leathernecks are 7-3.</p>

<p>For the season, Western Illinois is 6-1 when favored, and they are 14-8 overall. They have won four of their last five games on the road, and they come into this matchup after a 79-71 win over Lindenwood.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Western Illinois has an ATS record of 5-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Leathernecks are 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, Western Illinois has an ATS mark of 8-5 this year and they are 2-1 ATS in their last three road contests.</p><p>Western Illinois' over/under record for the season is 5-13 and today's line of 132 is lower than their average over/under line of 138.6. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 134 points.</p><p>Western Illinois recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 79 points against Lindenwood. This output exceeded their season average of 70.2 points per game. On the offensive front, the Leathernecks have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 239th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 95th in terms of percentage and 308th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Leathernecks' defense is presently ranked 41st nationally, allowing an average of 65.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Lindenwood, the Lions finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 71 points vs. Western Illinois.</p><h3>Will Southeast Missouri State Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>So far this season, Southeast Missouri State has struggled to a 7-15 record, including a 2-7 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Redhawks have lost three straight games, and they are 1-13 as underdogs this season.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, Southeast Missouri State has a record of 3-4 at home this season, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. They are also 2-1 in their last three games at home.</p><p>At home this season, Southeast Missouri State has an ATS record of 2-5 and an overall ATS mark of 5-13. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Redhawks have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Southeast Missouri State games is 6-12 and today's line of 132 is lower than the average OU line in their games (146.6). In their last three games, the average scoring total is just 126 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 2-7.</p><p>Most recently, the Southeast Missouri State offense finished with just 54 points vs. Lindenwood. For the game, they hit 1/10 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43.5%. Josh Earley led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Aquan Smart contributed 11 points for the Redhawks.</p><p>In terms of defense, Southeast Missouri State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.6 points per game. Southeast Missouri State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Lindenwood to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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