The Furman Paladins, with a strong record of 25-8, face the Wofford Terriers, who are 18-15, in the SoCon Final. Furman has been on a six-game winning streak, while Wofford seeks to extend its recent success.
Key Factors to Consider
Furman averages 76.7 points per game with a strong shooting percentage, while Wofford averages 74.6 points. Furman's recent form and balanced offense give them an edge.
Recent matchups have seen Furman perform well, but Wofford has shown resilience in close games.
Neither team reports any significant injuries.
Neutral venue could affect both teams, but Furman's recent winning streak at night games is a notable factor.
Both teams are highly motivated, but Furman's momentum might give them an edge.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Furman -142, Wofford +120
Furman Paladins
★★★☆☆ 58%
Spread
Furman -2.5 -108, Wofford +2.5 -112
Furman Paladins
★★★☆☆ 52%
Over_under
Over 136.5 -112, Under 136.5 -108
Under 136.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Predicted Outcome
Furman Paladins are likely to win due to their recent form and balanced team performance.
Predicted Score: Furman 72, Wofford 69
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Match Analysis: Furman Paladins vs Wofford Terriers – Prediction Match Details Date: March 10, 2025 Time: 11:00 PM UTC Location: Harrah's Cherokee Center Game Overview The Furman Paladins, with a strong record of 25-8, face the Wofford Terriers, who are 18-15, in the SoCon Final. Furman has been on a six-game winning streak, while Wofford […]
Location: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL
Game Overview
Miami Hurricanes (3-0) face Florida Gators (2-1) in an SEC vs ACC neutral-site showdown. Florida is a strong favorite at -550 moneyline and -10.5 spread, with a total set at 169.5 points.
Key Factors to Consider
Miami is undefeated with a 3-0 start and impressive recent victory by a large margin, showing strong offense and rebounding. Florida is 2-1 with a close recent game and a high tempo style (7th in tempo nationally).
Florida leads the all-time series 47-24 and won the last two meetings decisively, including a recent 78-58 win in 2019.
No key injury reports impacting either team from available data, both appear healthy.
Game played at a neutral venue in Jacksonville, close to Florida’s home region, likely benefiting Florida in fan support and travel ease.
Florida seeks a third straight win to build momentum; Miami aims to maintain an undefeated record, providing balanced motivation.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Florida -550 / Miami +400
Florida Gators
★★★★☆ 78%
Spread
Florida -10.5 -102 / Miami +10.5 -120
Florida Gators -10.5
★★★★☆ 72%
Over/under
Over 169.5 -115 / Under 169.5 -105
Over 169.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Miami Hurricanes 0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 169.5 12%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 169.5 at 12% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14% (Kelly Criterion)
Location: Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA
Game Overview
Troy Trojans (3-1) visit CSU Northridge Matadors (2-2) in a non-conference matchup. Troy enters as a slight favorite, with both teams seeking momentum after mixed starts. The game features contrasting offensive and defensive profiles, with Troy showing more consistency and CSUN struggling with turnovers and defensive lapses.
Key Factors to Consider
Troy has won 9 of its last 11 games, including two outright wins as an underdog. They average 87.8 points per game on 48.6% shooting and force 12.5 turnovers per game. CSUN averages 80.3 points but allows 72.9, shoots 46.8% overall, and gives up transition opportunities. Troy has covered the spread in each of its last 5 games as a favorite, while CSUN has failed to cover 7 of its last 9.
No recent head-to-head matchups are available, but Troy’s recent form and road performance suggest a clear edge.
No significant injuries reported for either team.
CSUN returns home after three straight road games, which may provide a slight boost, but their home non-conference record is inconsistent. Troy has shown strong road form and adaptability.
Troy is motivated to bounce back from a recent loss and build momentum before a tough matchup with San Diego State. CSUN seeks to stabilize after a shaky start and capitalize on home advantage.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
home: 160, away: -192
Troy Trojans
Not available
Spread
home: 3.5 -105, away: -3.5 -115
Troy Trojans -3.5
Not available
Over/under
over: 156.5 -110, under: 156.5 -110
Under 156.5
Not available
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Troy Trojans -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 156.5 30%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 156.5 at 30% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 32.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Troy Trojans to win and cover the spread, with the game finishing under the total.
The Phoenix Suns (8-5) host the Atlanta Hawks (8-5) in a tightly matched contest. Both teams are on winning streaks, with the Suns winning five straight and the Hawks four consecutive games. The line is close, with the Hawks favored by 1.5 points and the total set at 231.5 points.
Key Factors to Consider
The Suns average 118.5 PPG, slightly edging out the Hawks' 117.1 PPG, with both teams showing strong offensive outputs. Phoenix has a 6-1 home record and a 7-1-1 ATS record, demonstrating strong performance at home and against the spread. The Hawks have a notable 6-2 road record but are less consistent ATS away (2-3-1).
Phoenix holds a recent advantage with 6 wins in 8 home H2H matchups against the Hawks, including a recent 123-115 win. The Suns have also shot better field goal percentages against the Hawks' defensive averages.
No critical injuries reported impacting starting lineups for either team, supporting full-strength competition.
Home court advantage favors the Suns, with an excellent home winning rate. Betting market probabilities and odds show a nearly even win probability split—52% Hawks, 48% Suns—with slightly better moneyline pricing for the Suns as underdogs.
Both teams are motivated to extend their winning streaks early in the season. The Suns seek to maintain home dominance and capitalize on recent form. The Hawks aim to build on their strong road performances.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Phoenix Suns +105
Phoenix Suns Moneyline
★★★☆☆ 68%
Spread
Phoenix Suns +1.5 -110
Phoenix Suns +1.5 Spread
★★★★☆ 72%
Over/under
Under 231.5 -110
Under 231.5 Points
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Phoenix Suns 3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 231.5 11%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 231.5 at 11% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bet on the Phoenix Suns to win outright on the moneyline, cover the +1.5 point spread, and take the under on the total points scored.
Predicted Score: Phoenix Suns 117 – Atlanta Hawks 114
The Chicago Bulls (6-5) visit the Utah Jazz (4-8) in a matchup where the Bulls are favored by 4.5 points. Utah is struggling with a four-game home losing streak while Chicago is aiming to snap a four-game road losing skid. Both teams have closely matched scoring averages and shooting percentages, but Chicago's stronger recent performance and motivation to end road woes give them a slight edge.
Key Factors to Consider
Bulls have a 6-5 record, but are on a four-game road losing streak. Jazz (4-8) have a four-game home losing streak and have scored less consistently this season. Bulls defense allows 118.9 PPG; Jazz average 116.3 PPG, showing offensive balance. Bulls tend to cover favorites by 4.5 points effectively.
Last two matchups split 1-1, with both teams 1-1 ATS in those games. Recent meetings favored Bulls with a 111-97 win and close 135-126 Jazz victory.
No significant reported injuries to key players affecting lineup for either team.
Utah's home court has not been advantageous recently with a losing streak; Bulls motivated to end road skid. No notable external disruptions reported.
Bulls motivated to break road losing streak and capitalize on favorable odds as favorites; Jazz motivated to avoid continuing home slump but less likely to overcome Bulls’ stronger form.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-175
Chicago Bulls
★★★★☆ 76%
Spread
-105
Chicago Bulls -4.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
-110
Under 243.5
★★★☆☆ 68%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Chicago Bulls -3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 243.5 15%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 243.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Chicago Bulls moneyline to win (-175), Bulls to cover -4.5 spread, game total to go under 243.5 points
Predicted Score: Chicago Bulls 122 – Utah Jazz 116
The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers host the undefeated Akron Zips in an NCAA basketball matchup. Both teams enter with 3-0 records. Purdue is a heavy favorite with strong home performance and slightly slower pace, while Akron is a sturdy underdog with solid recent form and motivation to keep the game competitive.
Key Factors to Consider
Purdue boasts a 3-0 start including a road win over a top-10 opponent and a strong 81.5% moneyline win rate when favored last season. Akron is also 3-0, showing consistency but lacks the elite-level wins Purdue has. Purdue controls pace and rebounds better but Akron's experience and senior leadership are important.
Historically Purdue dominates and is heavily favored by around 20 points. No recent close matchups reported, suggesting a strong Purdue advantage. Combined scoring average last season between them is just above 160 points.
No reported injuries for either team affecting key players. Both teams appear at full strength.
Purdue's home venue Mackey Arena offers a strong home-court advantage with supportive crowd. Akron's travel to Indiana may add slight fatigue but they showed stamina in prior road games.
Purdue aims to maintain unbeaten record and Top 2 national ranking, critical for national title aspirations. Akron seeks respect and to prove competitiveness against elite competition; motivated to keep spread close.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Purdue: -4000, Akron: +1400
Purdue
★★★★★ 93%
Spread
Purdue -19.5: -110, Akron +19.5: -110
Akron +19.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 160.5: -110, Under 160.5: -110
Under 160.5
★★★★☆ 75%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Purdue Boilermakers -5%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 160.5 15%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 160.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Purdue to win straight-up on the moneyline, Akron to cover the spread, and the total points to go under 160.5
Portland Trail Blazers (6-6) travel to Dallas to face the struggling Mavericks (3-10) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are attempting to break a four-game home losing streak, while Portland enters as the stronger team despite being on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
Portland is 6-6 overall with a 3-4 record on the road, averaging 120.6 PPG while allowing 120.8 PPG (essentially league average). Dallas has been one of the worst teams in the NBA at 3-10, particularly struggling at home (2-7) and ranking as the second-worst efficient offensive team in the league, averaging 109.2 PPG while allowing 115.8 PPG. Dallas is on a three-game losing streak.
Recent matchups show Dallas has won 3 of the last 4 games against Portland, including a 117-111 victory on January 9, 2025. However, these games have been close spreads, suggesting competitive matchups. The historical advantage favors Dallas, but current form trajectories strongly favor Portland.
This is where Dallas faces critical problems. Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum are out entirely. Anthony Davis is listed as doubtful, and PJ Washington is probable. For Portland, the team appears to have no major injury concerns reported. The absence of Irving significantly hampers Dallas's offensive firepower, while Dereck Lively's recent return helps defensively but cannot fully compensate for Irving's loss.
Dallas is playing at home (typically an advantage), but their home record is dismal (2-7). Portland has been resilient on the road (3-4), and the Trail Blazers are ranked 6th in pace while Dallas runs a more methodical offense (15th in pace). Portland's scoring leader Deni Avdija has been exceptional this season (25.8 PPG on 48.8% FG). The Mavericks' desperate need to stop a home losing streak may provide some motivation, but their roster depletion makes this unlikely.
Dallas desperately needs a win to stop the home losing streak and climb out of the Western Conference basement. However, motivation alone cannot overcome significant roster injuries and poor team efficiency. Portland, as the healthier and more efficient team, should be favored despite playing on the road.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
DAL +136 | POR -162
Portland Trail Blazers ML
★★★★☆ 71%
Spread
DAL +3.5 (-110) | POR -3.5 (-110)
Portland Trail Blazers -3.5
★★★☆☆ 68%
Over/under
Over 233.5 (-112) | Under 233.5 (-108)
Over 233.5
★★★☆☆ 62%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Portland Trail Blazers -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 233.5 6%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 233.5 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Portland Trail Blazers to win outright and cover the spread. The combination of Dallas's injury crisis (Irving out, Davis doubtful), poor home form (2-7), league-worst offensive efficiency, and Portland's superior health and balanced play makes this a clear matchup advantage for the visitors. While Dallas's home court provides traditional value and Irving's absence makes the moneyline attractive for contrarians, the fundamental team strength disparity is too significant to ignore.
Golden State Warriors (8-6) face the New Orleans Pelicans (2-10) in New Orleans on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The Warriors are heavy favorites on the road, with the Pelicans struggling defensively and reeling from a coaching change and multiple injuries.
Key Factors to Consider
Warriors rank 10th in defensive efficiency and have won 4 of their last 5 games, including a dramatic win in San Antonio. Pelicans rank 28th in defensive efficiency, allowing 121.3 points per game, and have lost 4 straight, including 3 by 30+ points.
Warriors have dominated recent matchups, winning 7 of the last 8 meetings. Golden State has covered the spread in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head games.
Zion Williamson is questionable (hamstring), Jordan Poole (quadriceps) is out another week. Warriors are relatively healthy, with no major injuries reported.
Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green on Saturday, creating major instability. Smoothie King Center atmosphere may be subdued due to team turmoil and poor record.
Warriors are motivated to solidify playoff positioning. Pelicans are demoralized and in rebuilding mode after firing their coach and enduring a losing streak.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-500
Golden State Warriors
★★★★☆ 82%
Spread
-10.5 -108
Golden State Warriors -10.5
★★★★☆ 74%
Over/under
227.5 -110
Over
★★★☆☆ 68%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Golden State Warriors -2%
Spread
Golden State Warriors -10.5 43%
Over/Under
Over 227.5 30%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Golden State Warriors -10.5 at 43% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Golden State Warriors to win and cover the spread, with a high-scoring game.
The Houston Rockets (8-3) host the Orlando Magic (7-6) in an NBA matchup featuring two teams on three-game winning streaks. The Rockets are favored by around 8.5 points with a total of approximately 227.5 points expected. Both teams have shown recent offensive prowess, but Houston has consistently dominated the Magic in recent head-to-head matchups.
Key Factors to Consider
Houston Rockets are in strong form with an 8-3 record and three consecutive wins, showing solid offense with 125.5 points per game compared to Orlando's defense allowing 113.8. Rockets' recent games have seen them cover the spread in three straight contests and surpass the over/under frequently (69.2% of games go over). Orlando Magic have also won three straight but have been inconsistent against the spread and have fewer over total games at home.
Houston has won the last two head-to-head matches against Orlando, covering the spread both times. The Rockets hold a 2-0 ATS record versus the Magic this season, indicating a strong matchup advantage.
No significant injury reports for either team have been noted, implying both can field their typical starting lineups and rotations.
The game is played at Houston home court, where Rockets show a stronger record (4-1 ATS at home) compared to Orlando’s weaker away performance (3-3 ATS). The Rockets also benefit from a slower pace that suits their efficient scoring style and rebounding dominance.
Both teams are motivated after winning three games in a row, positioning themselves as NBA title sleepers. Houston’s motivation is higher due to home advantage and recent favorable trends driving confidence in a strong performance.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-340
Houston Rockets
★★★★☆ 74%
Spread
-115
Houston Rockets -8.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
-110
Over 227.5
★★★☆☆ 69%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Houston Rockets -4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 227.5 32%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 227.5 at 32% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 34.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Houston Rockets to win outright on the moneyline, cover the -8.5 spread, and the game to go over 227.5 points, given their offensive strength and historical dominance against Orlando.
Illinois State Redbirds (1-2) travel to Long Beach State 49ers (0-3) in a Week 2 matchup of the 2025-26 college basketball season. Illinois State enters as a significant road favorite, seeking to improve their record against a struggling Long Beach State team winless through three games.
Key Factors to Consider
Illinois State, despite a 1-2 record, is the more complete team with superior defensive efficiency (allowing just 4.3 three-pointers per game, 13th nationally, on 22.8% shooting). Long Beach State is significantly hampered by poor shooting (24.6% from three, 331st nationally) and alarming turnover issues (23.6% turnover rate, 339th nationally). LBSU is on a 10-game straight-up losing streak with 0-3 start.
Illinois State defeated Long Beach State 61-52 in their last meeting on November 20, 2023, when Illinois State was a 6.5-point underdog at a neutral site. Illinois State is now favored by 7.5 points as the road team, indicating improved relative strength.
No injury information available in provided data.
This is Long Beach State's home opener, which typically provides some motivational advantage. However, LBSU's poor shooting efficiency and turnover management suggest structural team issues that home court alone cannot overcome.
Long Beach State will have the motivational boost of playing at home for the first time this season. Illinois State, as the road favorite, faces the challenge of maintaining focus without home court advantage.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Illinois St -315 | Long Beach St +255
Illinois State Redbirds
★★★★☆ 78%
Spread
Illinois St -7.5 -102 | Long Beach St +7.5 -120
Illinois State -7.5
★★★★☆ 74%
Over/under
Over 143.5 -112 | Under 143.5 -108
Under 143.5
★★★☆☆ 62%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Illinois St Redbirds 184%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 143.5 12%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Illinois St Redbirds at 184% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 72.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Illinois State will win decisively. The statistical advantages in three-point defense, shooting efficiency, and turnover management strongly favor the Redbirds. Long Beach State's 0-3 start reflects fundamental offensive limitations that Illinois State's strong defensive profile is well-suited to exploit.
Predicted Score: Illinois State 75 – Long Beach State 63
