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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

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<p>The Red Raiders and Horned Frogs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Horned Frogs will host the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and TCU is favored by -4.5 vs. Texas Tech in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Not only will TCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas Tech Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Oklahoma by a score of 85-84, Texas Tech comes into this game with a record of 16-3. They have won two games in a row and are 5-1 in Big 12 play compared to 11-2 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Red Raiders are 5-3, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. For the year, their average scoring margin on the road is +0.6.</p><p>As the underdog, Texas Tech has gone 3-3 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Red Raiders have an ATS mark of 6-4. On the road, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 4-4 this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Texas Tech's games this season (138.1). 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 153 points and their over/under record for the season is 12-7.</p><p>Texas Tech's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 85 points vs. Oklahoma. Overall, they hit 52.6% of their shots from the field and went 16/19 from the free-throw line. Leading Texas Tech in scoring vs. Oklahoma was Chance McMillian with his 27 points. Pop Isaacs also added 18 points for the Red Raiders.</p><p>The Red Raiders' defense is presently ranked 76th nationally, allowing an average of 67.2 points per contest. Against Oklahoma in their most recent game, the Texas Tech defense gave up a total of 84 points while allowing Oklahoma to hit 47% of their shots.</p><h3>Does TCU Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>TCU comes into this game with a 15-5 record, including a 4-3 mark in Big 12 play. They have won two straight games, and their record at home is 9-3 this season, with an average scoring margin of +16.8 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Horned Frogs have been favored in 16 of their 20 games, going 13-3 in those matchups. In their last game, they defeated Baylor by a score of 105-102, and their record over their last 10 home games is 7-3.</p><p>Against the spread, TCU has gone 12-8 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 6-6. Over their last three home games, the Horned Frogs are 2-1 vs. the spread. As the favorite, TCU has a 9-7 record vs. the spread this year.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in TCU games is 11-9. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (149.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 164 points compared to their season average of 154.1 points per game.</p><p>TCU's offense had a good outing, putting up 105 points against Baylor. They achieved a 52.6% field goal percentage and went 17/24 from the free-throw line. Emanuel Miller is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 16.8. Meanwhile, Jameer Nelson Jr. also brings a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.</p><p>The Horned Frogs' defense is presently ranked 130th nationally, allowing an average of 70.5 points per contest. TCU's three-point defense is currently 65th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.3% of their shots vs. TCU.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/30/24

<p>The Hoyas and Orange are set to face off at 2:30 ET on ACCN. The Orange will host the game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Syracuse is favored by -1.5 at home against Georgetown.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 2:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Georgetown Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Georgetown's season record dropped to 7-2 after a 73-60 loss to West Virginia on Friday. The Hoyas were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Georgetown led 30-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 45. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Georgetown struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep and shooting 56.2% overall. Tucker DeVries added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 6 threes, while Jayden Epps contributed 17 points despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 73 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they were hit for 54% shooting, with the other team making 17 of 31 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgetown's opponent shot 34%, connecting on 9 of 26 tries. The Hoyas also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 12 for 92%. Georgetown allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Syracuse Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Syracuse improved to 5-4 on the season with a 102-85 win over Albany on Tuesday. The Orange, who were -12 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After leading 47-34 at halftime, Syracuse scored 55 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 51 points. The game’s total points of 187 went over the pre-game line of 156.5.</p><p>Syracuse's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points while shooting 63.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks in part to their 70.8% shooting on two-point attempts. The Orange also connected on 40% of their three-point shots, going 6-for-15 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Donnie Freeman led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and shooting 76.9% overall. Jaquan Carlos dished out 12 assists, and Syracuse finished with 23 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 88.9%, making 16 of 18 attempts.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 63% shooting. They allowed 34 two-point field goals on 48 attempts, a 70% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse's opponent shot 40%, hitting 6 of 15 threes. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 88% rate.</p>

Georgetown Hoyas vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Betting on today's Islanders and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, October 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Islanders to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does New York Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 3-1 loss to the Ducks, the Islanders fell to 3-4-2 this season. New York was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> <p>The Ducks scored the first two goals, both on the power play, before Mathew Barzal got the Islanders on the board in the third period. Anaheim sealed the win with an empty-net goal at the 19:00 mark.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Islanders fired 41 shots on goal but only found the net once. Mathew Barzal scored his third goal of the season, with Bo Horvat picking up his third assist and Noah Dobson adding his seventh. Barzal's goal came on a power play, 5:31 into the third period.</p> <p>The Islanders ended the game with 12 giveaways. They were held scoreless through the first two periods before Barzal's power-play goal in the third.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Islanders allowed the first two goals of the game, both on the power play, and a third on an empty-netter with 1:00 left in the 3rd period. Ilya Sorokin made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense tallied 6 takeaways and 16 hits.</p><h3>Can Columbus Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 6-1 win over the Oilers, the Blue Jackets moved to 4-3-1 for the season. Columbus covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Five different players scored for the Blue Jackets, who kept the Oilers off the board until just 27 seconds remained in the game. Sean Monahan led the way with two goals, including the first, which came at 17:42 in the first period.</p><p>Columbus found the net six times in their 6-1 win over Edmonton, with Sean Monahan scoring twice. Monahan now has 6 goals this season, adding his 5th on a power play early in the first period. Cole Sillinger also contributed, scoring his 2nd goal of the year and picking up two assists, bringing his season total to 6 assists.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets took 25 shots on goal, with 16 giveaways. They scored three times in the first period, including an unassisted goal by Sillinger, and added two more in the third period.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Blue Jackets will look to build on their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Oilers. Elvis Merzlikins made 31 saves and posted a 96.9% save percentage. The defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 20 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a power play with 27 seconds left in the 3rd period.</p>

New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 10/30/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Colonels versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CW. The game will be played at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -19.5 against Eastern Kentucky in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Louisville winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Colonels Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Eastern Kentucky dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 91-80 home loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday. The Colonels entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>The game was tied 33-33 at halftime, but Eastern Kentucky allowed 58 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. The total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's offense put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.4% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 89.5% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devontae Blanton led the way with 36 points, shooting 50% overall, while Jaron Pierre Jr. added 22 points on 53.3% shooting. The Colonels grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with just 8 assists as a team.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky's defense gave up 91 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 39% from the field on 28 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the Colonels allowed 51% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 41 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Eastern Kentucky held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they made just 7 of 30 attempts. However, their opponent was efficient from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 19 free throws for 89%. The Colonels also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Louisville improved to 7-5 on the season with a 90-76 win over Florida State on Saturday. The Cardinals entered the game as +1 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Louisville led 36-34 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 54 points in the second half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 166 went over the pre-game line of 152.5.</p><p>Louisville's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a 50.9% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. They hit 15 threes at a 51.7% rate, while shooting 82.6% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 27 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. Jamir Watkins added 25 points, also shooting 66.7% from three. Terrence Edwards contributed 19 points and 8 assists, while Chucky Hepburn also dished out 8 assists.</p><p>Louisville's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 of 35 shots from two-point range, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinals allowed 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 71%.</p>

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. The odds for this non-conference game currently have New Mexico State as the -2 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.</p><h3>ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies -2</p><p>This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will New Mexico State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Abilene Christian evened their record at 3-3 with a 71-55 win over Omaha on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>ACU dominated the first half, leading 39-19 at the break, but allowed 36 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Abilene Christian put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with a 53.7% success rate on two-point attempts and 30.8% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 13 threes. They connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.</p> <p>Tony Osburn led the way, scoring 24 points on 8 of 12 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range. Leonardo Bettiol added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Quion Williams contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.</p><p>Abilene Christian put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Wildcats were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 39% shooting (11/28).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Abilene Christian allowed 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws (75%). The Wildcats gave up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Aggies Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aggies fell to 3-3 on the season after a narrow 61-60 road loss to Bowling Green on Saturday. Entering the game as -4.5 favorites, New Mexico State not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 26-23 at halftime, the Aggies scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 144 O/U line.</p><p>New Mexico State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.8% from the field and finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with two-point shooting at 32.6% (14/43) and three-point shooting at 36.4% (8/22). They did connect on 80% of their free throws, hitting 8 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Marcus Johnson led the way with 23 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from three. Jaden Harris added 18 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Derrick Butler contributed 15 points despite shooting just 26.7% from the field. Javontae Campbell struggled, making only 1 of 9 shots.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense was dominant, giving up just 61 points while holding their opponent to 28% shooting from the field. The Aggies limited damage inside, allowing only 10 made two-pointers on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Mexico State's defense was equally effective, as they held their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. The Aggies sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 attempts, shooting 86%. New Mexico State gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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