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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hornets face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hornets are hosting the game at Memorial Hall (DE) in Dover, DE. Norfolk State come into this Mid-Eastern conference matchup as the -6.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Hall (DE) at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Delaware State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Win in Dover?</h3><p>Norfolk State moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-59 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Spartans, who were -17 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>After leading 35-29 at halftime, Norfolk State took control in the second half, outscoring the Hawks 46-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 57.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They connected on 64.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>The Spartans dished out 23 assists, with Brian Moore Jr. contributing 4 assists to go along with his team-high 22 points and 7 rebounds. Christopher Flippin added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Norfolk State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 57% shooting, they still managed to come out on top. The Spartans gave up 27 two-point baskets on 64% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Norfolk State allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws.</p><h3>Can The Hornets Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware State fell to 4-8 on the season after a 100-94 road loss to Howard on Saturday. The Hornets were +7 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 55-47 at halftime, Delaware State scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 194 easily surpassed the over/under line of 149.5.</p><p>Delaware State put up 94 points in their latest game, shooting 47% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 30% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-20. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, hitting 26 of 29 attempts for an 89.7% success rate.</p> <p>Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three-point range. Martaz Robinson added 28 points despite shooting 35.3% from the field and 16.7% from deep. Robert Smith contributed 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Cameron Shockley-Okeke knocked down 6 threes at a 60% clip, finishing with 24 points.</p><p>Delaware State's defense had a tough outing, giving up 100 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 52 attempts.</p> <p>The Hornets struggled to contain both inside and outside, with opponents hitting 66% of their two-point shots (20/30) and 50% from beyond the arc (11/22). They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted every free throw.</p>

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<p>The Golden Flashes and Tigers are set to face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. Kent State is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Towson. The over/under for the game is set at 131 points.</p><h3>KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers +2</p><p>This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Kent State Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kent State improved to 4-1 on the season with a 68-52 win over Cleveland State on Saturday. The Golden Flashes were -2.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game ended at 120, falling short of the 134-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Kent State led 36-29 at halftime and held Cleveland State to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 points of their own. The Golden Flashes’ defense played a key role in the win, as they continue to build momentum early in the season.</p><p>Kent State's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.9%, thanks to hitting 50% from three-point range (11/22) and 84.6% from the free-throw line (11/13).</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Golden Flashes struggled, shooting just 41.4% on two-point attempts (12/29). They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists, with four players scoring 11 points each, including Anthony Morales, who hit 3 of 4 threes and shot 66.7% overall.</p><p>Kent State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition making only 12 of 30 attempts, and were even more effective against the three, where they allowed just 3 made threes on 20 attempts (15%).</p> <p>Even with 28 free-throw attempts, the opposing team only managed to convert 19, shooting 67% from the line. Kent State did give up 12 offensive rebounds, but their overall defensive effort was enough to keep the scoring low.</p><h3>Can Towson Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers picked up a 64-60 road win over Morgan State on Sunday, November 24th. Towson entered the game as 10-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 124 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading 35-26 at halftime, Towson allowed Morgan State to score 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29 themselves.</p><p>Towson struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 19% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 39%. They managed to score 64 points, with 16 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.</p> <p>Nendah Tarke led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 9 from deep. Wynston Tabbs added 19 points, shooting 50% overall, while Kameron Hobbs contributed 13 points, making 2 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Towson's strong defensive effort, their opponent managed to score 60 points, shooting 39% from the field with 21 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 19 of 41 two-point shots, good for 46%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Towson held their opponent to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, they went 16/23, hitting 69% of their foul shots. Towson also limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Kent State Golden Flashes vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Knicks and Bucks game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Bucks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 226.5 points, and the Bucks are favored to win at home against the Knicks.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-107 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will New York Shock Everyone at Fiserv Forum?</h3><p>As the Knicks prepare for today's game, they are focused on extending their three game winning streak. So far this season, the Knicks are 12-7 overall and have gone 6-3 at home compared to 6-4 on the road.</p><p>Currently, New York holds an above .500 ATS record of 12-7 so far this year. This season, New York has a 8-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 as underdogs.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Knicks offense tallied 119 points in a matchup against the Raptors. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 16 threes. Jalen Brunson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 24.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Julius Randle brings a PPG average of 20.4 into the game.</p><p><p>At this time, the Knicks' defense is positioned 1st in the NBA, permitting 105.5 points per game.</p><p>New York's defense is currently forcing 12.1 turnovers per game, which is 5th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 30th in blocked shots, with an average of 2.9 rejections per game.</p></p><h3>Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>When the Bucks face the Knicks, they will have an overall record of 14-6 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Bucks are 9-1 this season compared to 5-5 on the road.</p><p>Milwaukee comes in with an overall ATS record of 8-12 so far this season. On the road, the Bucks have an ATS record of 5-5 compared to a 3-7 record vs. the spread at home.</p><p>Milwaukee finished with 132 points in their game against the Hawks. This total surpasses their season-average of 121.1 points per game. The top scorer for the Bucks was Giannis Antetokounmpo with 32 points, while Damian Lillard also chipped in with 25 points.</p><p><p>At present, the Bucks' defense is ranked 24th, allowing 118.1 points per game.</p><p>The Bucks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hawks offense to just 59.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 121 points to Atlanta.</p></p>

New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

<p>The forecast from Oakland Coliseum calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. Tuesday's White Sox vs. Athletics matchup has a first pitch of 9:40 PM ET. NSPCA is carrying this one on TV.</p>

<p>Chicago is currently on a 21-game losing streak and is 27-88 overall, while the Athletics are 5th in the AL West with a record of 47-67. Oakland is the heavy favorite on the money line, with the odds sitting at -188, while the White Sox are +158. Jonathan Cannon is starting for the White Sox, and he is facing off against Ross Stripling for the Athletics.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 ET on Tuesday, August 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox 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>Oakland cruised to a 5-1 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Athletics had a huge 4th inning, scoring all five of their runs. As for the White Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Athletics were favored at -202 on the money line.</p>

<p>JP Sears pitched well for the Athletics in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued one walk. On the other side, Ky Bush got the start for the White Sox, going just four innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Lawrence Butler was the difference for the Athletics' offense, as he homered and scored three times. Max Schuemann also had a two RBI game at the plate. As for the White Sox, their top hitter was Yoan Moncada, who went 2/4.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 27-88, the White Sox are 41.5 games out of the AL Central lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-34 this year. Chicago is currently on a 21-game losing streak, spanning across their series vs. the Rays and into this series vs. the Athletics.</p>

<p>Chicago has really struggled on the road this year, going 10-48 compared to 17-40 at home. This season, the White Sox are just 5-3 when favored and 22-85 as the underdog. So far, they have gone 10-39 in day games and 17-49 in night games.</p><p>Chicago has been a poor bet on the run line this season, going 48-67. They have been even worse on the road, going 23-35. They have failed to cover the run line in their last four road games and are just 5-3 as the favorite.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox are on the road today against the Oakland Athletics. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their games have gone over the total 52 times and under 58 times. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their games have gone over 10 times, under 10 times, and pushed twice. Overall, 53 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 46.1% of their games.</p><p>Jonathan Cannon is looking to bounce back from a rough outing on the road, as he gets the start for the White Sox today. In his last outing, he went 7 innings vs. the Royals, giving up just 1 earned run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, Cannon had taken the loss in three straight outings. His record for the season is 1-5, and his ERA is 4.11. Opponents are batting .253 vs. Cannon this season. Out of his 11 starts, he has five quality starts and is averaging just 5.91 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the MLB this season, as they are last in the league in runs per game at 3.1. They are also one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league and have the worst team batting average in the league at .216. One of the few bright spots in their lineup has been Andrew Vaughn, who is hitting just .235 but leads the team with 13 home runs and 50 RBIs.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Vaughn has two homers and is 6/23 (.261). Andrew Benintendi has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/23 in his last seven games with a home run and six RBIs. Benintendi is batting .258 for the season.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 47-67 overall and trail the Mariners by 12.5 games in the AL West. So far, they have gone 16-20 in divisional matchups. Oakland is currently 5th in the AL West and leads the Angels by 3 games for the 4th spot in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 28-29 this season compared to an 19-38 mark on the road. Oakland has been good as the favorite this year, going 10-3, and they are 10-3 as the home favorite. So far, they have been the underdog in most of their games, putting up a mark of 37-64.</p><p>When the Athletics win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.6 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of -3.6 runs per game. Their run line record is 61-53, and they have covered the run line in two straight games. They are 32-25 against the run line at home and 29-28 on the road. They have been the underdog in most games, going 55-46 against the run line in those contests.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are playing at home against the Chicago White Sox today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for their games this season is 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 52-60. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 14-13-1. So far this season, 57 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, which accounts for 50.0% of their games. Their under streak is currently at 2 games.</p><p>Ross Stripling is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Giants, where he took the loss. In that start, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up one earned run on four hits. Looking back further, Stripling has given up at least two home runs in three of his last four starts. His record for the season is 2-10, and his ERA is 5.64. Stripling's ERA at home is 9.16 compared to 5.42 on the road. Overall, he has a WHIP of 1.52 and opponents are batting .309 vs. Stripling this year.</p><p>As a team, the Athletics are batting just .230 this season, which is 18th in the league. However, they do have the 4th most home runs in the league and are 7th in isolated power. Overall, they are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. The Athletics have been a better home team offense this season, averaging 4.5 runs per game.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot in the Athletics lineup this season, as he is batting .288 and has gone deep 28 times. Rooker has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/28 in his last eight games with three homers. Shea Langeliers is also near the top of the Athletics home run leaderboard, but he is batting just .209 for the season.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 8/6/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Redhawks and Tritons face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tritons are hosting the game at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with California-San Diego being favored by -4.5 over Seattle.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Redhawks.</li><li>Not only will Seattle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Redhawks Ready for a Win at San Diego?</h3><h3>Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seattle fell to Cal Poly 75-71 on Thursday, November 14th. The Redhawks were -4.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Seattle scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make up the deficit.</p><p>Seattle's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-14 from the line.</p> <p>Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe led the way with 15 rebounds and 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting. John Christofilis added 16 points, hitting 4 threes, while Isaac Jessup also connected on 4 threes, finishing with 14 points and 4 rebounds.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's opponents hit 8 of 25 threes, shooting 32%. They also went 13/18 from the free-throw line, a 72% clip. Seattle gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tritons Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Tritons picked up a 64-54 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game. While they were favored by -12.5 points, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UCSD took control early, leading 35-24 at halftime. However, they allowed 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29, which made the game closer than expected.</p><p>California-San Diego struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.2% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed to score 64 points.</p> <p>Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tyler McGhie added 17 points, despite shooting 3-for-12 from three-point range. Alex Kovatchev contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.</p><p>California-San Diego’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 35% shooting from the field. They gave up 19 field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 28% with 8 made threes on 28 attempts. The Tritons also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 69%.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs California-San Diego Tritons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>The Hoyas and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Marquette is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgetown.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgetown Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgetown improved to 12-2 on the season with a 69-63 win over Xavier on Friday, January 3rd. The Hoyas, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The combined points of 132 fell short of the 146.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Georgetown led 30-24 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39 points.</p><p>Georgetown's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, with a strong 55.3% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts (22.2%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Hoyas connected on 15 of 25 attempts (60%), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Malik Mack led the way with 26 points, shooting 50% overall and 33.3% from deep, while also contributing 3 assists.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 63 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgetown held their opponents to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 15 for 25, shooting 60%. Georgetown also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Marquette Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 13-2 this season with a 79-71 home win over Creighton on Friday. The Golden Eagles were -9.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Marquette led 39-35 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 150, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Marquette put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.6%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32.4% of their 34 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 36.4% from the field and 33.3% from three. Stevie Mitchell added 18 points, despite hitting only 22.2% of his threes. Jamiya Neal was efficient, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from deep, finishing with 15 points and 4 assists. Steven Ashworth struggled from three, making just 1 of 13 attempts, but contributed 10 assists to go along with his 13 points.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 29 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, Marquette allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette's defense held the opposition to 32% shooting, as they made 11 of 34 attempts. The opposing team also went 10 of 11 from the free-throw line, shooting 90%. Marquette gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Hilltoppers and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BTN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Western Kentucky at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hilltoppers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Western Kentucky improved to 7-3 on the season with an 86-73 win over Seattle on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Hilltoppers were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>Leading 38-32 at halftime, Western Kentucky scored 48 points in the second half while allowing 41 to the Redhawks.</p><p>Western Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 59.2% shooting from the field. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 20 threes for a 60% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 71.4%.</p> <p>Don McHenry led the way with 28 points, connecting on 4 of 5 from deep and shooting 75% overall. The Hilltoppers dished out 18 assists, with Paris Dawson adding 6, despite struggling with his shot, going 1 of 7 from three.</p><p>Western Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 58% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hilltoppers gave up 12 threes, with the opposing team shooting 60% from deep. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 16 free throws.</p><h3>Can Michigan Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Michigan improved to 9-3 on the season with an 89-58 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday. The Wolverines, who were -20.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Michigan took control early, leading 54-29 at halftime. They added 35 points in the 2nd half while holding the Mastodons to 29. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 161.5 O/U line.</p><p>Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 62.7% (37/59). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.2%, thanks in part to their 71.1% shooting from two-point range (27/38) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21).</p> <p>The Wolverines also dished out 21 assists, with Jalen Jackson leading the way with 27 points on 10/17 shooting. Tre Donaldson added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Roddy Gayle Jr. and Vladislav Goldin both shot 85.7% from the field, with Gayle contributing 12 points and 6 boards.</p><p>Even though Michigan gave up 58 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team made 71% of their two-point attempts, going 27/38.</p> <p>Michigan also had trouble defending the three, as the opponent shot 47%, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. They sent the other team to the line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

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