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Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Mercer Bears vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Youngstown State Penguins vs USC Upstate Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Albany Great Danes vs Fordham Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Pioneers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO. Northern Colorado comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +7</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northern Colorado Be The Talk of Hamilton Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado improved to 4-5 on the season with an 81-76 home win over Air Force on Monday. The Bears, who were -9.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 41-26 at halftime, Northern Colorado allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense shone in their last game, scoring 81 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, thanks to 57.5% shooting on two-pointers and 38.5% from beyond the arc. They also hit 87% of their free throws, going 20-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Langston Reynolds and Kyle Marshall each contributed 23 points, with Reynolds adding 11 rebounds. Both players shot over 70% from the field. Zach Bloch was also efficient, hitting 83.3% of his shots, including 75% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 76 points, allowing them to shoot 52% from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 57% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado's defense allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with the opponent shooting 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 for 87%.</p><h3>Can the Pioneers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Denver dropped to 3-8 on the season after a 95-94 loss to Cal Poly on Tuesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Pioneers kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Denver led 39-28 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 189 went over the pre-game O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>Denver's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. They connected on 45.5% of their threes, going 10-for-22, and hit 80% from the free-throw line. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%.</p> <p>Jarred Hyder led the way with 29 points, hitting 8 of 13 from deep for a 61.5% three-point shooting performance. Nicholas Shogbonyo and DeAndre Craig each added 22 points, while Owen Koonce and Sebastian Akins chipped in 21 points apiece.</p><p>Despite Denver's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 95 points in their previous game. The Pioneers shot 47% from the field, connecting on 29 of their 61 attempts. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point shots, going 14 for 22.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver attempted 39 threes, making 15 for a 38% success rate. They also got to the free-throw line 31 times, converting 22 of those for 71%. On the offensive glass, they secured 17 rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Badgers and Hoosiers face off at 7:00 ET on PEAC. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. Wisconsin is favored by -4.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Indiana. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Badgers Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Wisconsin enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 18 of their 27 games this season. They have gone 14-4 in those games, compared to 4-5 when they are the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, the Badgers have struggled, going just 3-7 this season, including a current four-game losing streak. Overall, they are 18-9, including a 10-6 mark in Big Ten play.</p><p>Wisconsin's ATS record this season is 11-16, including a mark of 2-8 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Badgers are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Wisconsin's over/under record for the season is 15-10-2. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 141.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 6-3-1.</p><p>The Badgers' offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74.3 points per contest. Leading Wisconsin in scoring vs. Maryland was Tyler Wahl with his 18 points. Max Klesmit also added 16 points for the Badgers.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Wisconsin defense is giving up an average of 68.7 points per contest. Against Maryland in their most recent game, the Wisconsin defense gave up a total of 70 points while allowing Maryland to hit 44% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Indiana enters this game as a 4.5-point underdog, which is fitting given their 3-10 record as the underdog this season. The Hoosiers have lost four straight games and are 14-13 overall, including a 6-10 record in Big Ten play.</p>

<p>At home, Indiana is 11-6 this season, but they are currently on a three-game losing streak. Over their last 10 games at home, the Hoosiers are 6-4.</p><p>Overall, Indiana has an ATS record of 12-14-1 this season. At home, they are 8-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hoosiers have gone 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Indiana's over/under record this season is 15-12 and their games have averaged 148 points. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than their season average over/under line of 145.9. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>The Indiana offense is coming off a game where they scored 74 points against Penn State. They posted a field goal percentage of 50.9% and connected on 2 threes. The top scorer for the Hoosiers was Malik Reneau with 27 points, while Kel'el Ware also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, Indiana will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 75.2 points per game (250th). The Indiana defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 83 points and allowed Penn State to connect on 9 threes.</p>

Wisconsin Badgers vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24