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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Boilermakers and Scarlet Knights. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Purdue is favored by -10 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +10</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is It the Boilermakers Game to Lose on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Michigan by a score of 99-67, Purdue is now 18-2 overall and has won four straight games. They are 7-2 in Big Ten play and have yet to lose at home, going 13-0 on the season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Boilermakers are 5-2 this year, and their average scoring margin is +6.0 points per game. So far, they have been favored in 19 of their 20 games, going 17-2 as the favorite. Right now, they are on a two-game road winning streak.</p><p>When looking at Purdue's overall ATS record this season, they have gone 12-6-2. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-2-1, and vs. the spread as the favorite, they are 11-6-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Boilermakers have gone 6-4. In their last 3 road games, they are 2-1 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Purdue is 14-6 and today's over/under line of 141 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 149.1. Currently, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Looking at their most recent games, the average scoring total in their last three games is 157 points and their over/under record over their last three games is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Purdue offense tallied 99 points in a matchup against Michigan. Their field goal percentage for the game was 51.5%, and they made 14 threes. Zach Edey is leading the team in scoring at 22.9 points per contest. Lance Jones has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.5 going into the game.</p><p>The Boilermakers' defense is presently ranked 103rd nationally, allowing an average of 69.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Purdue's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.2% this season.</p><h3>Can the Scarlet Knights Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>As an underdog, Rutgers is 1-6 this season. At home, they are 9-3, and their average scoring margin is +8.2 points per game. In their last outing, the Scarlet Knights lost to Illinois by a score of 86-63.</p>

<p>Thus far, Rutgers has gone 10-8 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten games. They have won three straight games at home, and their record in their last 10 home contests is 8-2.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Rutgers has gone just 2-5 against the spread. However, their home ATS record for the year is currently 6-6. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Scarlet Knights are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Rutgers games is 6-12, and today's line of 141 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (137.9). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>The Rutgers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. Illinois. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.7% while connecting on 3 threes. Coming into the game, the Scarlet Knights offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 29%. On average, they get up 20.7 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 14.2 made free-throws.</p><p>Rutgers' defense has been playing well, ranking 57th nationally, with 66.5 points allowed per game. Against Illinois in their most recent game, the Rutgers defense gave up a total of 86 points while allowing Illinois to hit 50% of their shots.</p>

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<p>The biggest sporting event on the planet - the World Cup - gets underway on Sunday with the host team (Qatar) taking on Ecuador. The U.S. gets started on Monday against Wales. And <strong><a href="https://betanysports.eu/BangTheBook/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">BetAnySports </a></strong>will be right on top of the action, with futures betting and as many props as you can handle.</p>



<p>In their opening Group B match, the USA faces Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. And they are favored.... slightly.</p>



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<p><strong>United States &nbsp;pk -140<br>Wales &nbsp;pk +120<br><br>Three-Way Prop<br><br>United States +155<br>Wales &nbsp;+210<br>Draw +200<br><br>Total Goals<br><br>Over 2 Goals -110<br>Under 2 Goals -110</strong></p>



<p>For the United States men's team that is getting ready to compete in the World Cup, the keywords are "youth" and "experience." That is to say, they are younger than any other team in the 32-nation field, while at the same time possessing quite a bit of experience overseas in some of the best professional leagues in the world.</p>



<p>In point of fact, one member of this team, midfielder Christian Pulisic, who happens to have been the most expensive U.S. player ever transferred ($73 million, from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea) scored a goal in last year's UEFA Champions League final.</p>



<p>We'll see if the design of national team coach Gregg Berhalter is enough to make some noise. And it had better, because the last foray of the U.S. into World Cup territory ended in crushing disappointment.</p>



<p>The truth of the matter is that the Americans didn't qualify at all last time. An elimination defeat suffered at the hands of Trinidad and Tobago in 2018 qualifying took care of that. As we speak, the only player that is left over from the last U.S. team that made it to the World Cup's 32-team finals (2014) is DeAndre Yedlin, who plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and refers to these 2022 festivities as this program's "revenge tour."</p>



<p>Berhalter, a godson of baseball legend Carl Yastrzemski who formerly coached the L.A. Galaxy in MLS, took over the U.S. fortunes following the 2018 disaster, and he made some roster cuts that were considered controversial. One of those involved 19-year-old Ricardo Pepi, who had three goals during the qualifying process. And it's especially strange because analysts are concerned about where this squad will find scoring punch from. <strong>At <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports/">BetAnySports</a>, the U.S. is priced at +500 to win Group B (England is the favorite at -300) and 150-1 (+15000) to win the whole thing.</strong></p>



<p>And on this team that averages roughly 25.5 years of age, Tim Ream seems a little out of place. But Berhalter said that keeping him on the roster was an "easy decision," citing not only his natural leadership ability, but the fact that he is one of the guys who is playing regularly at the highest club level, as a defender for Fulham in the English Premier League.</p>



<p>Eight members of the U.S. squad are playing professionally in England. Six more at with various other top-tier clubs in Europe. And nine of them come from MLS.</p>



<p>There's some pedigree involved here too. Gio Reyna, a 20-year-old who is one of the more talented members, is the son of Claudio Reyna, a former U.S. team captain and former teammate of Berhalter at St. Benedict's High School in New Jersey.</p>



<p>It is not unusual for a World Cup team to have some problems to solve when it comes to injuries and/or fitness. Fortunately, the U.S. has escaped major injury issues for the most part, but some of the guys are banged up. Reyna has leg injuries. Midfielder Weston McKinnie (Juventus) has been out a few weeks with a thigh problem. Another midfielder, Luca De La Torre, who competes for Celta Vigo in Spain, hasn't played in a month (leg injury). Matt Turner, probably the top goalkeeper, simply hasn't played very much for Arsenal in the EPL. Many of the MLS players haven't played in a while, so Berhalter conducted a special conditioning camp for them.</p>



<p>The U.S. team is currently ranked 16th in the world by FIFA. Wales is right there at 19th. And if you want to talk about a team on a mission, they have not succeeded in qualifying for the World Cup in 64 years. Some observers joke that Gareth Bale is the only player remaining from that team. But the truth is, the 33-year-old winger, a former star for Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur who is now with Los Angeles FC in MLS, is probably experiencing his only opportunity to play in the World Cup. For that reason alone, the Welsh legend is worth watching.</p>



<p>The U.S. team plays against England on November 25, then against Iran on November 29. If they qualify out of Group B, they will advance to the knockout round, beginning on December 3.</p>



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<p>Planning on watching today's Spartans and Antelopes game? Catch the action at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ, as the Antelopes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Norfolk State at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Win in Phoenix?</h3><p>Norfolk State's season continued with a 70-63 road loss to Stanford on Wednesday. The Spartans, who entered the game as +21 point underdogs, kept things much closer than expected. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Norfolk State stayed competitive in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 32. Despite the loss, the Spartans' ability to cover the spread against a strong opponent is a positive takeaway.</p><p>Norfolk State's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% rate.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 24 points, shooting 44.4% overall, while Maxime Raynaud added 20 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 58.3% of his shots and 2 of 3 from three-point range. The Spartans managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p><p>Norfolk State's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 of 22 two-point attempts to fall, but limited the damage from beyond the arc, where the opposition shot just 23%, making 8 of 34 three-point attempts.</p> <p>The Spartans sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 24 attempts for 64%. Norfolk State also gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Grand Canyon suffered a 75-68 home loss to UC Davis on Wednesday, November 20th. The Antelopes were -17 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 143, falling short of the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-35 at halftime, Grand Canyon tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 33. However, their improved play after the break wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Grand Canyon struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 16% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they did manage to connect on 52.9% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Antelopes grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and made 20 of 28 free throws, shooting 71.4% from the line. Ty Johnson led the team with 21 points, while JaKobe Coles and Tyon Grant-Foster each added 18 points. Leo DeBruhl and Connor Sevilla both shot 60% from the field, with Sevilla hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 75 points, despite holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent struggled, hitting just 4 of 25 threes for 16%. Grand Canyon also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 71%. Defensively, Grand Canyon gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Norfolk State Spartans vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>In a divisional matchup, the Trail Blazers (15-33) head to Denver to take on the Nuggets (33-16) at Ball Arena. Portland is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 14th in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets are 4th in the West.</p>

<p>Denver is favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 221. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET, and you can catch the action on ALT.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, February 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-108 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>As the 14th seed in the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are 15-33 on the season. In the West, they are 6-26 compared to 9-7 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>On the road, Portland is 6-20 this season, and they are 12-14 ATS on the road. Currently, they are 18th in the Western Conference standings.</p>

<p>Portland has won two straight games and has covered the spread in each of those games. As the underdog, they are 14-30 straight-up and 22-22 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Trail Blazers defeated the Bucks by a score of 119-116. They were 10.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 237.5.</p>

<p>This season, the average combined scoring total in Portland's games is 225.2. Today's O/U line is set at 221, and their games have averaged an O/U line of 227.3.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers have struggled this season, ranking 29th in the NBA at 108.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging just 106 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Blazers have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 27.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the league at 98.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, Portland is 29th in field goal percentage at 44%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 35% of their shots, which is 23rd in the NBA. In terms of assists, the Blazers are last in the league at 22.7 per game.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers come into today's game ranked 18th in the NBA at 116.7 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 19th in the league over their last three games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Trail Blazers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 59.2% while allowing 33.8% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Nuggets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Today, the Nuggets will look to extend their home winning streak to six games as they host the Trail Blazers. Denver is favored by 11.5 points and has won their last two games as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Nuggets lost to the Thunder by a score of 105-100. However, they covered the spread as 6-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.</p>

<p>Denver is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 33-16. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-11 compared to 16-5 against the East.</p>

<p>On the season, the Nuggets have an ATS record of 21-26 and have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 12-10 ATS, while going 9-16 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>Looking at their O/U record, the Nuggets are 17-31-1 for the season. The under has hit in their last seven games. This year, their games have averaged 225.5 points per game.</p><p>At home this season, the Nuggets are averaging 119.8 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 114.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Denver is the slowest team in the league, averaging just 96.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nuggets are 13th in the NBA at 37%. However, they are just 26th in three-point makes at 11.5 per game. In terms of free throws, Denver is 27th in attempts and 29th in makes.</p>

<p>So far, the Nuggets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 46.9% of their games. They have also scored below their season average in each of their last seven games. In terms of assists, Denver is 4th in the league at 28.7 per game.</p><p>This season, the Nuggets' defense is the 4th ranked defense in the NBA at 4th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 69.4% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nuggets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.9% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.0% from downtown.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/24

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<p>The Eagles and Lions are set to face off at 8:15 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL. This Atlantic Sun conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and North Alabama is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Florida Gulf Coast.</p><h3>FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 8:15 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast heads into this game as a 2.5-point underdog, and they have gone 2-9 as an underdog this season. They are coming off a 23-point win over Central Arkansas and have won two in a row.</p>

<p>On the road, the Eagles are 3-8 this season, and their average scoring margin is -5.3 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 3-7, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, Florida Gulf Coast has gone 4-7 vs. the spread this season and they are 9-11 overall. On the road, the Eagles are 5-6 ATS and they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's over/under record for the season is 9-11 and today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (142.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 5-4.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast finished with 82 points in their game against Central Arkansas. This total surpasses their season-average of 70.5 points per game. For the season, the Florida Gulf Coast offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 309th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.3 points per game. So far, the Florida Gulf Coast defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (496th).</p><h3>Will North Alabama Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>North Alabama is 10-12 overall and 4-4 in Atlantic Sun play. They are 6-3 at home this season, and they have won three straight games. The Lions are favored by 2.5 points today, and they have gone 7-3 when favored this season.</p>

<p>Today's game against Florida Gulf Coast marks the 23rd game of the season for North Alabama. They are coming off a 79-72 win over Stetson, and over their last 10 games, they have gone 7-3 at home.</p><p>North Alabama has an ATS record of 10-10 this season, going 5-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lions have a mark of 6-4. At home, their ATS record vs. the spread is 5-4 this year.</p><p>North Alabama's over/under record for the season is 11-8-1 and the average scoring total in their games is 153.2 points. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (148.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 166 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-2-1.</p><p>In their latest game, North Alabama's offense looked good, scoring 79 points against Stetson. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 10/13 free throws. On the offensive front, the Lions have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 242nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 141st in terms of percentage and 135th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Lions' defense holds the 259th rank in the nation, allowing 76.4 points per game. North Alabama's three-point defense is currently 109th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.2% of their shots vs. North Alabama.</p>

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs North Alabama Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>Betting on today's Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Butler is favored by -11.5 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-61 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Merrimack College fell 74-63 to Rutgers on Wednesday, November 20th. The Warriors, who were +19.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the 134.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack trailed 37-30 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37. Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance against a strong Rutgers team was better than anticipated.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a strong 55% shooting on two-pointers but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 threes (16.7%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they were perfect, going 7 for 7. Ace Bailey and Adam Clark led the way, with Bailey scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Clark added 22 points and 6 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Warriors gave up 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, also at a 41% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws, or 73%. Merrimack allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler picked up an 81-70 win over SMU on Friday, November 15th. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Butler led 36-33 at halftime and outscored SMU 45-37 in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 157.5, but the teams combined for 151 points, falling just under the total.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for 79.2%.</p> <p>Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held them to 37% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 13 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Butler gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Warriors and Sharks game? Catch the action at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. Merrimack College is favored by -11 in this Northeast conference contest against LIU. The game's over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LIU Sharks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-63 in favor of the Sharks.</li><li>Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>After a win over Central Connecticut State, Merrimack College is 13-10 overall and 7-2 in Northeast Conference play. The Warriors have won four straight games and are 9-4 when favored this season.</p>

<p>On the road, Merrimack is 5-8 this season and 4-6 in its last 10 games away from home. So far, the Warriors have an average scoring margin of -2.3 on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Merrimack is 6-6-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Warriors have gone 4-5-1 ATS. On the road, Merrimack is 10-2-1 vs. the spread this year and over their last 10 road games, they are 7-2-1 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Merrimack games is 9-12. The average scoring total in their games is 131.5 while the average over/under line is 134.2. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is similar to the average line in their games. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 123 points.</p><p>The Warriors' offense wrapped up their last game with 71 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 68.5 points per contest. The top scorer for the Warriors was Jordan Derkack with 22 points, while Devon Savage also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Warriors' defense holds the 45th rank in the nation, allowing 66.3 points per game. The Merrimack College defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 68 points and allowed Central Connecticut State to connect on 10 threes.</p><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>LIU Brooklyn has struggled this season, going just 5-16 overall and 4-5 in Northeast Conference play. They are 2-13 on the road, compared to 3-3 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Sharks are 3-16 this season. They have lost four straight on the road, but they won their last game, a 70-67 victory over Saint Francis U.</p><p>As the underdog, LIU's ATS record this season is 9-10 and they have gone 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog. At home, the Sharks are 3-3 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 home games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, LIU has a 4-6 ATS mark.</p><p>LIU Brooklyn's over/under record this season is 6-14-1 and the average over/under line in their games is 146.4. So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 134.5. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 151 points compared to their season average of 142.7 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the LIU offense tallied 70 points in a matchup against Saint Francis U. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.2%, and they made 6 threes. Offensively, the Sharks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 357th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 369th in terms of percentage and 330th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 77.8 points per contest. So far, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.7 times per game (686th).</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs LIU Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Marquette is favored by -6.5 against Georgia. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Marquette Be The Talk of Imperial Arena?</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 3-0 this season with a 76-58 win over Purdue on Tuesday, November 19th. The Golden Eagles were -5.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Marquette led 35-28 at halftime and outscored Purdue 41-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marquette put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Golden Eagles were nearly perfect, going 14-for-15 for a 93.3% success rate.</p> <p>Stevie Mitchell led the way with 21 points, shooting 54.5% from the field. Kam Jones contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, adding 10 assists for a double-double. Trey Kaufman-Renn was efficient, hitting 70% of his shots for 16 points, while Braden Smith knocked down 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 9 assists.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 58 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, Marquette allowed 55% shooting, with their opponents hitting 19 of 34 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 attempts. Marquette also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. On the boards, Marquette gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia cruised to a 93-45 victory over Alabama A&M on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs entered the game as -26.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> 

<p>Georgia led 46-25 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring Alabama A&M 47-20. The game’s total points reached 138, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Bulldogs poured in 93 points in their latest game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25.</p> <p>Georgia also made 28 free throws on 41 attempts, shooting 68.3% from the line, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Asa Newell led the way with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, while Silas Demary Jr. added 15 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 45 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they were even more vulnerable, with their opponents hitting 67% of their two-point attempts, going 19/28.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 28 for 68%. Georgia gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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<p>The Islanders and Lions are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at The Field House in Commerce, TX. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -2.5 in this Southland conference matchup the against Texas A&M-Commerce. The over/under for the game is set at 139.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Field House at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Texas A&M-Commerce pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>After defeating Northwestern State 79-68, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 12-8 this season, including a 5-2 mark in Southland Conference play. On the road, the Islanders have gone 5-5, and they are currently on a two-game win streak away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been favored in eight games, going 5-3 in those matchups. For the season, the team has a scoring margin of -3.5 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has gone 5-3 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 8-2 and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi games is 5-11. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points compared to their season average of 140.7 points per game. On the year, the average over/under line in their games is 147 points, and today's over/under line is 139.5 points. So far this season, 15 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line of 139.5 points.</p><p>The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense is coming off a game in which they scored 79 points vs. Northwestern State. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.3% while connecting on 9 threes. Dayne Prim led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Stephen Giwa contributed 13 points for the Islanders.</p><p>This season, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense has been impressive, holding the 65th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.8 points per contest. So far, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense is giving up an average of 6.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.8 times per game (564th).</p><h3>Can Texas A&M-Commerce Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Nicholls by a score of 87-84, the Lions have an overall record of 7-12. They have gone 1-5 in Southland Conference games and 6-7 in non-conference matchups.</p>

<p>Through 19 games, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 2-4 at home and has an average scoring margin of -1.7. They have lost their last three games at home and have a record of 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas A&M-Commerce has gone 6-6 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 7-9. At home, the Lions are 3-3 vs. the spread this year and 3-4 in their last 10 games as the host.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas A&M-Commerce's games this year (142.6). So far, the over/under record in their games is 6-10. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>The Texas A&M-Commerce offense is coming off a game in which they scored 84 points vs. Nicholls. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.5% while connecting on 11 threes. The team's scoring leader is Kalen Williams, who holds an average of 14.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Jerome Brewer Jr. is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.</p><p>On the defensive side, Texas A&M-Commerce is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.9 points per game. Texas A&M-Commerce's three-point defense is currently 31st in the country at 5.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.5% of their shots vs. Texas A&M-Commerce.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Spiders face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spiders are hosting the game at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Richmond being favored by -6 at home against Saint Joseph's.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders -6</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Stand a Chance in Richmond?</h3><p>As an underdog this season, Saint Joseph's has gone 2-7. On the road, they have gone 4-8, and their average scoring differential is -2.6 points per game. They are coming off an 82-69 win over Fordham.</p>

<p>Overall, the Hawks are 18-11, and in Atlantic 10 play, they have gone 8-8. At home, they have gone 14-3, and their average scoring differential is +11.1 points per game. Their last 10 road games have seen them go 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog, Saint Joseph's has gone just 4-5 vs. the spread this season. On the road, the Hawks are 6-6 ATS and just 1-2 in their last three games vs. the spread away from home.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Joseph's games this season (147). So far, the over/under record in their games is 16-12-1. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.</p><p>Saint Joseph's finished with 82 points in their game against Fordham. This total surpasses their season-average of 76.7 points per game. Erik Reynolds II is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16.6 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Xzayvier Brown brings a PPG average of 12.9 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Hawks' defense holds the 146th rank in the nation, allowing 71.2 points per game. In their previous game vs. Fordham, the Rams finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 69 points vs. Saint Joseph's.</p><h3>Will Richmond Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Richmond has been a much better team at home this season, going 14-2 compared to 7-5 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +11.4 compared to +1.4 on the road. The Spiders have won their last two games at home and are 9-1 in their last 10.</p>

<p>Overall, Richmond has gone 22-7 this season, including a 14-2 record in Atlantic 10 games. They have won five straight games, most recently defeating VCU 79-76.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Richmond has gone 13-4 vs. the spread. However, their ATS mark at home this year is just 12-4. Over their last three home games, the Spiders are 0-3 ATS and they are just 2-3 ATS at home over their last five contests. Their ATS record as the favorite over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>Richmond's over/under record for the season is 14-13-1, and today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140.6). 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, and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>Richmond recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 79 points against VCU. This output exceeded their season average of 73.6 points per game. The team's scoring leader is Jordan King, who holds an average of 19.4 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Neal Quinn is averaging 12.2 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Spiders' defense is ranked 37th in the country at 66.1 points per contest. So far, the Richmond defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 7.9 times per game (351st).</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Richmond Spiders Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Penguins to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+134)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Jets Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 16-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, with the teams combining for 11.</p>

<p>Trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets responded with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg took the lead for good at 12:22 in the third period, and added two empty-net goals to seal the victory.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense fired 34 shots on goal, with seven different players finding the net in a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets, netting his third goal of the season. Alex Iafallo added his first goal of the year, while Dylan Samberg scored his third. Nikolaj Ehlers, with his ninth goal, and Cole Perfetti, with his fourth, both scored on empty nets.</p> <p>Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 13. Mark Scheifele added his 10th assist and scored his eighth goal earlier in the game. The Jets scored once on the power play and had 7 offensive giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and another tying goal at 4-4 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage. The Jets' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins improved to 7-10-4. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal. Pittsburgh kept Montreal scoreless until the third period, when the Canadiens cut the lead to 2-1.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins' offense with two goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal, including his 5th of the season on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the year, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each period, with Crosby's first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed the Canadiens to score just one goal, which came 5:32 into the 3rd period. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also had 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>The Tigers and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 11:59 ET on None. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and Hawaii is favored by -4 at home against Pacific.</p><h3>PACIFIC TIGERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -4</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Pacific Be The Talk of Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers opened their season with a solid 80-67 road win over San Jose State on Friday, November 8th. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Pacific not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 38-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 38. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Pacific Tigers put up 80 points, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a strong 58.1% (25/43), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (4/16) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.8% of their attempts (18/22).</p> <p>Lamar Washington and Will McClendon both contributed 14 points, with Washington also dishing out 10 assists. Elias Ralph added 14 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Josh Uduje led the team with 15 points, despite missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Pacific's defense holding them to 67 points, the opposing team managed to draw fouls and capitalize at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 24 for 83%. From the field, they shot 35%, making 22 of 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the team shot 44%, converting 19 of 43 two-point attempts. They struggled from three-point range, going 3 for 19 (15%). Pacific allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hawaii picked up an 80-69 win over San Jose State on Sunday, November 10th. The Rainbow Warriors were -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 149, exceeding the O/U line of 133.</p> 

<p>Hawaii trailed 38-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 46-31 to secure the win.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points and shooting 54.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in large part to their 66.7% shooting on two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Tanner Christensen led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds in just 21 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Donavan Yap and Tom Beattie each added 16 points, with Yap hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Marcus Greene also had a strong game, scoring 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting and dishing out 4 assists.</p><p>Hawaii's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 30 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Hawaii's opponents shot 66%, hitting 24 of 36 two-point shots. From three-point range, they went 6/19, a 31% clip.</p>

Pacific Tigers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

<p>Betting on today's Lions and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Arena Auditorium in Laramie, WY, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on MWN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Wyoming is favored by -9.5 at home against Southeastern Louisiana.</p><h3>SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arena Auditorium at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have Wyoming winning straight-up, we like Southeastern Louisiana at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lions Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lions picked up a 70-67 road win over the Warhawks on Monday, November 18th. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, Southeastern Louisiana covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 137 just missed the over/under line of 137.5.</p> <p>Southeastern Louisiana built a 36-26 lead by halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana shot 54.7% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 14 threes (28.6%).</p> <p>Coltie Young led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Jakevion Buckley added 16 points and 5 assists. Sam Hines Jr. contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana gave up 67 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They conceded 17 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 45%. Southeastern Louisiana gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wyoming improved to 2-1 on the season with an 86-69 win over Utah Tech on Saturday, November 16th. The Cowboys, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 145.</p> 

<p>Wyoming took control early, leading 42-28 at halftime. They scored 44 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41 points to the Trailblazers.</p><p>Wyoming's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 24 of 44 two-point attempts (54.5%) and hit 5 of 14 from beyond the arc (35.7%), while also converting 23 of 31 free throws (74.2%).</p> <p>The Cowboys grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Kobe Newton led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three. Tennessee Rainwater added 16 points on 62.5% shooting, and Jordan Nesbitt contributed 12 points and a team-high 12 rebounds.</p><p>Wyoming's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 24 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wyoming's opponent shot 35%, connecting on 5 of 14 attempts. The Cowboys also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. Wyoming gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Wyoming Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Lions. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Columbia is favored by -11.5 against Delaware State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS COLUMBIA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levien Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Even though we have Columbia winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Delaware State Have A Chance at Levien Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Delaware State dropped their season opener to Virginia Tech, falling 83-60 on Monday. The Hornets were +18.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-32 at halftime, Delaware State struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 43. They'll need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense as they move forward this season.</p><p>Delaware State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.7% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Martaz Robinson led the way with 30 points, hitting 2/2 from three-point range and shooting 60% overall. Toibu Lawal added 23 points, connecting on 2/4 from deep and shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Delaware State struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's opponent made 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32%. The Hornets also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws (66%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Columbia?</h3><h3>Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions pulled off a surprising 90-80 road win over Villanova on Wednesday, November 6th. Entering the game as +16.5 point underdogs, Columbia not only won but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Columbia led 39-37 at halftime and exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Villanova to 43. The combined points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 53.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 61.1%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 70% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc (8/24). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 24 of 26 attempts for a 92.3% success rate.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 33 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 71.4% from three-point range (5/7). Avery Brown also impressed, hitting 5 of 7 shots and making his only three-point attempt, finishing with 18 points. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa contributed 22 points, while Wooga Poplar added 16, despite struggling from deep, hitting just 2 of 8 three-point attempts.</p><p>Columbia's defense gave up 80 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 28 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Columbia's defense saw the other team make 11 of 32 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, an 88% clip. Columbia allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Delaware State Hornets vs Columbia Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ACC. Mississippi State is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against SMU. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Mississippi State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 78-73 win over Utah on Sunday. The Bulldogs were -7.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, just over the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Mississippi State found success in the 2nd half, outscoring Utah 50-34 after trailing 39-28 at halftime.</p><p>Despite shooting just 35.8% from the field and 24% from three-point range, Mississippi State managed to put up 78 points in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they went 24/33 from the free-throw line, hitting 72.7% of their attempts.</p> <p>Josh Hubbard led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Mason Madsen knocked down 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense held their opponent to 73 points, despite allowing 33 free-throw attempts. They limited their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's defense was effective, holding their opponent to 6/25 shooting for 24%. They also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does SMU Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU cruised to a 110-69 win over Prairie View A&M on Monday, November 18th, at home. The Mustangs, who were -31.5 favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 161.</p> 

<p>After a closer first half, with SMU leading 51-46, the Mustangs clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 59 of their own.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 110 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 12 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 48% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%.</p> <p>The Mustangs were also strong on the boards, grabbing 23 offensive rebounds and dishing out 25 assists. Matt Cross was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 shots and finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Mustangs allowed a 50% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 37 of 74 shots.</p> <p>SMU gave up 12 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, or 77%.</p>

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wolverines and Racers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Racers are hosting the game at CFSB Center in Murray, KY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Murray State as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS MURRAY STATE RACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Murray State Racers -7</p><p>This game will be played at CFSB Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MURRAY STATE RACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Racers.</li><li>Not only will Murray State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wolverines Grab a Win in Murray?</h3><p>Utah Valley dropped a 77-71 decision to North Dakota on Thursday, November 14th. The Wolverines, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 34-33 at halftime, Utah Valley allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points ended at 148, exceeding the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a strong 59%, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts (22.2%).</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 31 points, connecting on 3 of 6 threes and shooting 58.8% overall. Ethan Potter was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots, while Amar Kuljuhovic added 17 points on 6 of 7 shooting.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Valley held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20, or 71% of their attempts. Utah Valley allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Murray State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Murray State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 79-61 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Racers were -25.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 140, falling short of the 149-point O/U line.</p> <p>Murray State led 36-30 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hawks 43-31 after the break.</p><p>Murray State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 29.2% of their threes.</p> <p>Evan Johnson was a standout, hitting 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 23 points on 8 of 12 shooting. Nick Ellington was efficient as well, shooting 7 of 9 for 19 points, while AJ Ferguson hit 5 of 6 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Even though Murray State gave up 61 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field, with a strong 60% from two-point range (18/30). From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 29%, hitting 7 of their 24 three-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the other team went 22/30, shooting 73%. Murray State also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs Murray State Racers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Roadrunners and Eagles game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 131.5 points, with Florida Gulf Coast being favored by -5 over Bakersfield.</p><h3>BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS VS FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles -5</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Florida Gulf Coast pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Bakersfield Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Roadrunners picked up a 74-56 win over Fresno State on Saturday, November 16th. Bakersfield, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>They led 38-33 at halftime and held Fresno State to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 themselves. The total points for the game were 130, which fell under the 150-point O/U line.</p><p>Bakersfield put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 6 of 16 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 49% (24/49). However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>The Roadrunners grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 7/13 from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Bakersfield giving up 19 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 56 points. The Roadrunners allowed 46% shooting from the field, with 49% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Roadrunners gave up 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they shot 50%.</p><h3>Will Florida Gulf Coast Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Florida Gulf Coast dropped a close one to Drake, 63-61, on Saturday. Despite being +11 point underdogs, the Eagles kept it tight and covered the spread.</p> <p>FGCU led 31-30 at halftime but were outscored 33-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 124 fell under the O/U line of 130.5.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 12 threes (25%), but they were efficient inside, shooting 62.2% on two-pointers. Overall, they connected on 53.1% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the Eagles with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Zavian McLean contributed 17 points as well.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast's defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 20 of their 45 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 14/24, good for 58% on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition went 6/21, connecting on 28% of their attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 17, which is 68%. Florida Gulf Coast allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Thundering Herd and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with Purdue being favored by -20 over Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marshall Thundering Herd +20</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Marshall at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thundering Herd Have What it Takes in West Lafayette?</h3><p>Marshall improved to 3-0 this season with an 83-62 win over Bellarmine on Saturday. The Thundering Herd, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game ended at 145, exactly matching the over/under line.</p> <p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Marshall dominated the second half, outscoring Bellarmine 49-28. Their strong defensive effort in the second half was key to pulling away and securing the win.</p><p>Marshall's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 16 of 17 for 94.1%.</p> <p>Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jalen Speer and Jack Karasinski each added 20 points, with Speer knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Marshall finished with 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Even though Marshall gave up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 57% on two-pointers with 20 makes on 35 attempts. From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 25 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>Marshall also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 94% success rate. The Thundering Herd gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Boilermakers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Purdue's season took a hit with a 76-58 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Boilermakers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Purdue trailed 35-28 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41. They'll need to tighten up their defense and find more scoring options moving forward.</p><p>Purdue's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 40% shooting from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 12 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>The Boilermakers had an effective field goal percentage of 46% and grabbed only 5 offensive rebounds. They did manage to dish out 16 assists, with Braden Smith contributing 9 of them to go along with 11 points and 3 made threes.</p><p>Purdue's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposition shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 34 shooting, a 55% rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. Purdue gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

The world of sports betting requires handicappers to constantly adapt and evaluate. Things that worked 10 years ago don’t work as well today. Things that worked five years ago don’t work as well today. There are some concepts and philosophies that will always work, but have also been accounted for by the oddsmakers and by other bettors that probably get to the market faster.

Fortunately, we live in an era when there is a lot of new data and people are coming up with new ways of breaking down the games and the players that play them. It creates so many opportunities for fans and bettors to look through different lenses in order to see things with a unique perspective.

When it comes to baseball, specifically, that perspective for me comes in the form of sabermetrics. Over a decade ago, I wanted to know how my favorite team, the Cleveland Indians, makes decisions and values players. So, I researched. And I studied. I won’t say that I was early to the party, but I certainly didn’t arrive all that late. It is something that has been a huge part of my fandom and my handicapping ever since.

There continues to be a pretty sharp divide between old school and new school when it comes to player evaluation. A lot of fans cling to stats like batting average and RBI, while others proselytize about wRC+ and wOBA. While I certainly believe in the advanced metrics far more than the traditional ones, I hate the holier-than-thou attitude some in the stats community have. The best way to induce change and induce a new way of thinking is to reach common ground. I feel like that is part of my skill set when it comes to talking about baseball and I’ll try to do that today with some of the stats that I will reference heavily in my MLB season win totals.

First, we’ll start with some team-oriented metrics:

<strong>Pythagorean Win-Loss – </strong>Most people don’t care about what <em>should</em> have happened. They only care about what actually happened. Pythagorean Win-Loss records can be a good barometer for teams in line for regression. It is a standings metric based on run differential. Teams that excelled in one-run games may regress the following season. Similarly, teams that got blown out a lot should have better personnel the next year.

As an aside, one-run games are a big deal when it comes to Pyth W-L. Generally, teams are within a couple of games above or below .500 in one-run games. Significant outliers are likely to regress the following season.

<strong>BaseRuns – </strong>I like to refer to the BaseRuns standings from Fangraphs as well. BaseRuns takes all of a team’s outcomes for and against and removes the context. Think of it like this: If a team goes HR, 1B, 1B, K, K, K, that team scores one run that innings. If a team goes 1B, 1B, HR, K, K, K, that team scores three runs that inning. The same six individual outcomes produced two very different outcomes overall. BaseRuns eliminates that element of randomness and spits out a measure of runs per game and runs allowed per game given all of the individual outcomes. Then, it produces a win-loss record.

<strong>3rd Order Win% - </strong>An alternate standings metric at Baseball Prospectus that looks at a team's strength of schedule and "underlying statistics" to come up with a win percentage based on the team's performance.

Now, some individual stats for hitters and pitchers:

<strong>wOBA – </strong>wOBA is my favorite statistic of all. It stands for Weighted On-Base Average. Unlike its predecessor, on-base percentage, wOBA assigns a weighted value to each way of reaching base. When it comes to on-base percentage, there is no distinction between a single or a home run. wOBA has changed that. The weights of the outcomes are assigned based on the offensive climate around Major League Baseball. For example, the weight of a home run was 1.98 runs, the lowest mark since 2007. Walks, however, were the highest since 2011 at .693 runs.

Quite simply, wOBA actually distinguishes between the value of ways of getting on base, thus making it better than most every other offensive metric.

<strong>wRC+</strong> - Weighted Runs Created Plus is another popular statistic. The + simply means relative to league average, wherein league average is 100. A player with a 110 wRC+ was 10 percent better than league average when adjustments are made for park factors and the current run environment. Now that we’re in the Juiced Ball Era, or so they say, the run environment is higher, so the baseline is higher. Not that it’s relevant to my win totals or overall handicapping, but you can use wRC+ to compare hitters from previous eras because the stat is adjusted for park factors, leagues, and run environments.

<strong>K% &amp; BB% - </strong>These seem pretty obvious, but are worth mentioning. These are (Strikeouts / Plate Appearances) and (Walks / Plate Appearances). Those are important stats for hitters, but I will use them more frequently with pitchers.

<strong>BABIP – </strong>BABIP stands for Batting Average on Balls in Play. Keep in mind that traditional batting average factors strikeouts into the equation because those are at bats. BABIP is a good measure of luck. Hitters with a high BABIP are either making terrific contact, are fast, or are getting lucky. Hitters with a low BABIP either have poor contact quality or are getting unlucky. The same can be said about pitchers in terms of contact quality and luck. Home runs are NOT factored into BABIP because they are not balls in play. Traditionally, the “average” range for BABIP is between .290 and .310, but extreme fly ball pitchers and hitters need to be graded accordingly. Last year, the league average BABIP for hitters was exactly .300.

<strong>FIP – </strong>I hate ERA. It is such a tremendously flawed statistic. Let’s remember that a pitcher that allows three runs over six innings has a 4.50 ERA, which is widely considered to be bad, but it is a “quality start”. FIP is a better metric and one that I use often. FIP stands for Fielding Independent Pitching. It is a run metric derived from things that a pitcher can “control” – strikeouts, walks, home runs, and hit by pitches.

It takes the defense out of the equation. Bad defenders can really hurt a pitcher’s ERA by not catching balls that should be caught. FIP takes that element out of the equation. Once the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand, he has no control over what happens. It is all subject to variance, especially once it is put in play. This is a far better way to assess a pitcher’s performance.

<strong>xFIP – </strong>A derivative of FIP is xFIP, which stands for eXpected Fielding Independent Pitching. The difference between FIP and xFIP is that it recalculates the home run portion of FIP by assuming a league average home run to fly ball rate. Last season, obviously, we had a significant number of home runs hit. The HR/FB% league-wide rose from 12.8 percent to 13.7 percent. It was just 11.4 percent in 2015. The relevance of that will become clearer as we move forward.

The important takeaway here is that we can use xFIP in a similar context to BABIP. Sometimes pitchers are getting unlucky with fly balls that hit a jet stream or just keep carrying. Other times, they are simply making bad pitches. Like any statistic, we have to dig deeper to find out the root cause, but xFIP is a good predictor of future performance. It eliminates some of the noise of small sample sizes.

Pitchers with high ERAs that have lower FIP and xFIP marks are generally pitchers to circle for positive regression. Pitchers with low ERAs that have higher FIP and xFIP marks are likely to regress negatively. There are always outliers, and I’ll discuss them in the season previews and on a day-to-day basis, but keep that in mind.

<strong>SIERA - </strong>SIERA stands for Skill Interactive Earned Run Average. This is how we get a little bit deeper. If you find FIP to be too oversimplified because it doesn’t take into account whether a pitcher is more of a ground ball guy or a fly ball guy, this is for you. Think about it. Ground ball pitchers will have a higher HR/FB% because they have a smaller sample of fly balls. Fly ball pitchers will generally allow more home runs, but they also allow more fly balls, which will cut into the HR/FB%. Pitchers that allow a lot of line drives are going to give up more hits. Hard contact is a bad thing, no matter how good the defense is. SIERA is probably the best ERA estimator we have, though there are some very good ones at Baseball Prospectus.

The big thing about these stats is that they carry predictive value. That’s what we’re looking for. We’re not looking for what happened in the past. We’re looking for what will happen in the future.

<strong>DRS – </strong>DRS stands for Defensive Runs Saved. One of the last great frontiers to explore for baseball stat geeks like me is defense. Errors are a poor stat. They only count if the fielder gets to the ball and are based on subjective discretion by the official scorer. Because fielding percentage uses errors, it is also a poor measure of defensive ability.

DRS is somewhat complex. Players are graded on a plus/minus scale, where zero is average. It is measured on location of a batted ball, type of batted ball, and a general description of the speed of the ball. All of these plays are catalogued and a baseline is set. If a ball has a 70 percent catch probability and the fielder fails to make the play, that accounts for -0.7 defensive runs saved. If that play is made, the fielder gets +0.3 defensive runs saved.

Now that we have Statcast data, we’re getting a much clearer picture of defensive metrics based on Catch Probability, Sprint Speed, and a variety of other metrics. Fans and writers have merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Statcast data, but it is very important.

Statcast is remarkable. Those that really want to go down a rabbit hole of baseball statistics are going to fall in love with the data. It is something that I have studied a lot and can be found at BaseballSavant.com.

Here are some of the Statcast metrics I’ll be using:

<strong>Exit Velocity –</strong>We think of pitchers with high BABIPs as “unlucky”. We think of pitchers with high ERAs and low FIP and xFIP marks as “unlucky”. Well, now that we have exit velocities to factor in, we can see if pitchers are simply getting hit really hard. Balls that are hit harder are more likely to go for doubles, triples, and home runs and are also likely to be tougher plays for fielders to make.

I often refer to the "percentile" that the player fell into with regards to Exit Velocity or Hard Hit%. A 97th percentile Hard Hit% means that the player ranked in the top 3% in Hard Hit%, which is percentage of batted balls with an exit velocity of 95+ mph.

<strong>xwOBA – wOBA – </strong>Statcast does its calculations based on batted ball distance, launch angle, and exit velocity. Using that data, it can estimate hit probabilities, including whether or not balls should be home runs, doubles, singles, etc. xwOBA stands for eXpected wOBA. xwOBA – wOBA is a good indication of pitcher luck. This is a stat I will be utilizing a lot more this season. It is a measure of the gap between a pitcher’s expected wOBA and actual wOBA against. It can work for hitters as well and will be something I utilize in my DFS pieces.

<strong>xBA – BA – </strong>This is a similar stat. This is eXpected Batting Average minus actual batting average. Pretty simple and straightforward.

<strong>Barrels &amp; Barrel% &amp; Barrels/PA% - </strong>Barreled balls are a recent development at Statcast to suggest batted balls with a very high likelihood of positive outcomes. A "barreled ball" as defined by Statcast using primarily launch angle and exit velocity is a ball with a xBA of .500 and a xSLG of 1.500. More often than not, those would be doubles, triples, or home runs.

Pitchers that allow a lot of barrels or a high Barrel% have bad command. Hitters that have a lot of barrels or a high Barrel% would grade well in exit velocity, launch angle, and contact quality as a whole.

As far as my MLB analysis goes, these will be the most popular terms and statistics, so I certainly encourage readers to familiarize themselves with these concepts. I will also use additional PITCHf/x and Statcast data.

I would encourage readers to check out more detailed definitions at FanGraphs with the <strong><a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/library/offense/offensive-statistics-list/">Offensive Stats</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/library/pitching/complete-list-pitching/">Pitching Stats</a></strong>.

Important Statistics to Know for Handicapping Baseball

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Rams. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Colorado State as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moby Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Even though we have Colorado State winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game</h3> <p>UC Riverside's season took a hit with a 96-54 loss to Santa Clara on Tuesday. The Highlanders, who were +9 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>Riverside trailed 43-21 at halftime and struggled to turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 53.</p><p>UC Riverside struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 29.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.4%, and they hit only 4 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 12.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Christoph Tilly led the Highlanders with 20 points and 5 assists, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Johnny O'Neil made 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>UC Riverside struggled defensively, giving up 96 points on 58% shooting from the field. Their opponent was particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Riverside allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 93% of their free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado State?</h3><p>Colorado State fell to Ole Miss 84-69 on Saturday, November 16th. The Rams were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 153, surpassing the O/U line of 141.</p> <p>After trailing 45-26 at halftime, Colorado State showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Ole Miss 43-39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>In their latest game, the Rams put up 69 points, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Jalen Lake led the way with 21 points, connecting on 5 of 7 threes, while Nique Clifford added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Jaylen Murray contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Mikeal Brown-Jones was efficient, shooting 80% from the field in just 12 minutes of play.</p><p>The Rams struggled defensively, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They couldn't contain the inside game, as the opposition hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 19/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Colorado State allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate. The Rams gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Anteaters and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, UC Irvine is favored by -8 against Weber State. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.</p><h3>UC IRVINE ANTEATERS VS WEBER STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Weber State Wildcats +8</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Events Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEBER STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Weber State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Anteaters Have What it Takes in Ogden?</h3><p>UC Irvine improved to 3-0 on the season with an 80-62 win over Pepperdine on Saturday. The Anteaters, who were -16.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 35-33 at halftime, UC Irvine turned things around in the second half, outscoring Pepperdine 47-27 to secure the victory.</p><p>UC Irvine put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 40.6% from the field. They hit 40% from three-point range, knocking down 10 of 25 attempts, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 14 for 14.</p> <p>Devin Tillis was a standout, scoring 25 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, shooting 83.3% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Moe Odum contributed 8 assists, while Boubacar Coulibaly added 14 points on 75% shooting.</p><p>Despite UC Irvine's strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to 62 points on 40% shooting, they couldn't come away with the win. The Anteaters limited their opponent's two-point shooting to 40%, with 18 makes on 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UC Irvine allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% clip. Their opponent was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 14 attempts. UC Irvine also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Weber State Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats dropped a 73-68 decision to the Rainbow Warriors on Sunday, November 17th. Weber State was +6 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 134.</p> 

<p>Weber State led 38-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 19 points while allowing 26.</p><p>Weber State managed just 68 points in their last outing, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% rate, and connected on 60% of their free throws, going 12 for 20.</p> <p>Blaise Threatt led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.1% overall. Tanner Christensen was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 25 points. The Wildcats finished with just 7 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Weber State's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, making 22 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Wildcats allowed 19 baskets on 36 two-point attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Weber State held the other team to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 26 of those attempts, shooting 65% from the stripe. The Wildcats also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

UC Irvine Anteaters vs Weber State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

College basketball returns tonight as the NIT takes center stage with matchups featuring Toledo vs. Richmond and Saint Mary’s vs. Western Kentucky. The Rockets have been a popular pick with money coming in on the lower-seeded MAC team to drive the line up to Toledo -2.5.

Our focus will be the late game between Western Kentucky and Saint Mary’s. The Gaels are -2 with a total of 125 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> in what is expected to be a low-scoring game. SMC is one of the slowest teams in the country, while WKU has some major offensive concerns.
<h3><strong><u>Western Kentucky</u></strong><strong><u> Hilltoppers</u></strong></h3>
Motivation is always a major question mark for teams participating in the NIT. Western Kentucky had a chance to make the NCAA Tournament, but came up short in a 61-57 overtime loss to North Texas. The Hilltoppers led by seven with 2:58 left, but failed to score the rest of the way in regulation.

Two three-pointers from North Texas in the final minute tied the game and WKU missed a game-tying layup attempt with five seconds left in overtime. All of that happened on Saturday. Now the Hilltoppers have to shake off the disappointment to go play in the NIT down in Frisco, Texas. It is not an ideal situation at all for backing this team. This is not the tournament that Rick Stansbury and his team wanted to play in.

But, here they are. Now you wonder if they can refocus and get back to business or if they’ll roll over in this one. They certainly didn’t roll over in the C-USA Tournament title game when North Texas scored the first 17 points. That was for a shot at the NCAA Tournament, though. This is not.

The Hilltoppers do have the best player on the floor in junior Charles Bassey. They also have a senior who isn’t ready for his career to be over yet in Taveion Hollingsworth, the player that missed the game-tying layup attempt. WKU’s biggest issues are taking care of the basketball and three-point defense. The Hilltoppers turned it over more than 21% of the time. Opponents shot 35.8% from three, so they made the turnovers hurt.

WKU is ninth in the nation in FT% going into this one, which is a big reason why the Hilltoppers are 11-5 in games decided by six or fewer points. If this one is close, as the spread projects, that could be an interesting stat to follow.
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<h3><strong><u>Saint Mary’s Gaels</u></strong></h3>
The Gaels had no delusions of making the NCAA Tournament. They were only able to play 10 conference games because of COVID pauses and lost by double digits three times to Gonzaga, including the WCC Tournament semifinals. Saint Mary’s also lost by double digits twice to BYU. The team’s other losses came against San Diego State, Memphis, and Santa Clara. In other words, when Randy Bennett’s team stepped up in class, it went poorly.

It just wasn’t an impressive season from a program that is usually one of the strongest mid-major squads in the country. Even some of their wins were way too close for comfort, especially in conference play against teams like Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, and San Francisco. Saint Mary’s was 0-7 in Quality Games, including a 0-6 mark against Quadrant 1 teams. The Gaels were also 6-2 in close games decided by six or fewer points.

SMC is still stout defensively. That much hasn’t changed. Without a go-to scorer, though, the Gaels go into this game with an eFG% of 47.6% and a 3P% of just 29.3%. They take much better care of the basketball than Western Kentucky, but are a very poor offensive team.

Like WKU, the Gaels were solid defensively inside the arc, but struggled outside of it. Saint Mary’s did allow the third-lowest 3P Rate against at 27.5%, so Western Kentucky may not get many good looks from beyond the arc. That isn’t a big part of the Hilltoppers’ offensive strategy anyways. Lots of things run through Bassey and go towards the rim. That will test the interior defense of the Gaels.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
Motivation is tricky to handicap for the NIT. Western Kentucky may be happy to play another game. Coaches will tell their players that only three teams can end their seasons with a win and those are the winners of the NCAA Tournament, CBI, and NIT. Whether or not the teams buy in is another story.

Western Kentucky suffered such a heartbreaking loss just a few days ago that you have to wonder about the team’s mindset here. On the other hand, Saint Mary’s simply isn’t very good. WKU had 112 dunk attempts to just 18 for SMC. WKU did take a lot more mid-range jumpers, which is a poor offensive strategy and will play right into what the Gaels want.

Still, I think Western Kentucky is the better team here. Certainly WKU has the best player in Bassey, so long as he stays out of foul trouble. Saint Mary’s doesn’t shoot threes well and Western Kentucky pushes teams into taking a lot of those outside shots. I’m on the ‘Tops here.
<h4><strong>Pick: Western Kentucky +2</strong></h4>
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