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<p>Betting on today's Mean Green and Pirates game? Catch the action at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. North Texas is favored by -3 in this American Athletic conference contest against East Carolina. The game's over/under currently sits at 128.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mean Green Defense Show Up in Greenville?</h3><h3>North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Texas improved to 9-4 on the season with an 81-59 win over Rice on Wednesday. The Mean Green, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The game’s total points of 140 exceeded the O/U line of 122.5.</p> 

<p>North Texas led 42-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Rice 39-31.</p><p>North Texas put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 55% of their threes, going 11/20 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts (94.1%).</p> <p>Atin Wright led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three, while Brenen Lorient added 19 points, making both of his three-point attempts. Lorient also contributed 5 rebounds and 3 assists. North Texas finished with 10 assists and 5 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Despite North Texas giving up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The Mean Green gave up 27 field goals on 49 attempts.</p> <p>North Texas allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, with the opponent shooting 55% from beyond the arc. They also sent the opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 94%.</p><h3>Will East Carolina Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina dropped to 7-8 on the season after a 74-70 road loss to Memphis on Saturday, January 11th. The Pirates entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>ECU made a strong push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Memphis to 36 points, but they couldn’t overcome a 38-24 halftime deficit.</p><p>East Carolina's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23 from the line.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the Pirates with 25 points, shooting 7 of 16 overall and 1 of 5 from three. C.J. Walker added 23 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while RJ Felton contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Pirates grabbed 14 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 74 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. The Pirates allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. The Pirates also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, a 78% success rate. East Carolina allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Heading into this week eight Big Ten matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers are favored on the road vs. the Northwestern Wildcats. The game is set for 12:00 ET at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, and you can catch the action on BTN. The over/under line is currently at 41.5 points. The Badgers have a 4-2 record, while the Wildcats are 3-3 on the season.</p><h3>WISCONSIN BADGERS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -7</p><p>This game will be played at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Wisconsin Badgers winning this one by a score of 30 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Wisconsin Badgers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Wisconsin Badgers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Wisconsin enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, ranked 28th in our power rankings. They have an 85% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.7% chance of winning the Big Ten. The Badgers are 2-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.</p><p></p><p>Wisconsin’s ATS record stands at 2-3, and they have a +10 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 against the spread as favorites and 1-2 as underdogs.</p><p></p><p>Their over/under record is 4-1, with their games averaging 50 points. The average line has been 48.5 points, and this week’s total is set at 41.5 points.</p><p>Wisconsin’s rushing game has been the focal point of their offense, ranking 20th in the nation with 40 rushing attempts per game. They are averaging 193.5 rushing yards per game heading into week 8, and Tawee Walker has rushed for 439 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Badgers are scoring 30 points per game and converting 45.1% of their third downs.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Braedyn Locke has thrown for 904 yards, and Wisconsin is 78th in passing yards per game. Locke has six touchdown passes and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 88. Wisconsin ranks 69th in our offensive power rankings this week. Vinny Anthony II leads the team with 287 receiving yards on 11 catches.</p><p>Wisconsin's defense is ranked 28th nationally, giving up 20 points per game. Against Rutgers, they allowed just 7 points, while holding the Scarlet Knights to 13 first downs and 271 total yards. Wisconsin's secondary limited Rutgers to 103 passing yards and forced one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents are averaging 142.8 rushing yards per game against Wisconsin, while quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of 79.6 and a 57.8% completion rate. Wisconsin's defense is ranked 23rd in the nation, allowing just 168.2 passing yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Northwestern Wildcats Going Win In At Upset At Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium</h3><p>Northwestern enters Week 8 against Wisconsin with a 3-3 record. They are ranked 72nd in our CFB power rankings, and we give them a 25.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Wildcats are 1-1, and they’ve been favored in just one game this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their average scoring margin is +2.7 points per game, and they are 2-2 against the spread. Northwestern is 1-0 ATS as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats’ over/under record is 2-2, with their games averaging 40.7 points. Their average O/U line is 41.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 41.5 points.</p><p>Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.7 points per game, which ranks 76th nationally. They are also 112th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their passing game has been inconsistent, with 180 yards per game, ranking 109th, and a passer rating of 73, which is 120th in the country. They have converted only 28.9% of their third-down attempts.</p> <p>Jack Lausch leads the team with 726 passing yards and a passer rating of 77. He has thrown four touchdowns and two interceptions. Cam Porter is the leading rusher with 272 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz has 391 receiving yards on 25 catches but has not scored a touchdown.</p><p>Northwestern's defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 23rd nationally by allowing just 19 points per game. They are 11th in the country against the run, giving up only 89.5 rushing yards per game on 29.3 attempts, which ranks 17th fewest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Maryland, Northwestern allowed just 10 points, giving up 59 rushing yards on 33 attempts. Maryland threw the ball 51 times, completing 28 passes for 296 yards, but Northwestern also forced an interception.</p>

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