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<p>The Houston Rockets (-121) are favored by 1.5 points on the road against the Denver Nuggets (+100) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 231.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on SCHN. The Rockets (26-12) have won four straight and are 2nd in the Western Conference. The Nuggets (24-15) have also won four straight and are 4th in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-115 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in Denver?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 26-12 on the season with a 120-118 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Houston, playing at home, didn’t cover the spread as -2.5 favorites, winning by just two points. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.</p> <p>Houston’s 10-0 run was a key moment in the game, as they turned an 18-14 deficit into a 24-18 lead. After falling behind 92-87 going into the 4th quarter, the Rockets outscored the Grizzlies 33-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 42-point performance, shooting 72.2% from the field and 83.3% from deep, led the Rockets to a win over the Grizzlies. Green hit 5 threes, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and added 10 points in each of the final two periods.</p> <p>The Rockets connected on 16 threes at a 51.6% clip, finishing with a 50.6% overall shooting percentage. Amen Thompson contributed 12 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Cam Whitmore added 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 118 points, the Rockets' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 32 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>Houston also struggled to defend the three, with Memphis hitting 14 threes at a 43% clip. The Rockets sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 13 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 24-15 on the season with a 118-99 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Denver, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 235-point over/under line.</p> <p>Denver set the tone early, jumping out to a 36-21 lead after the 1st quarter and extending it to 71-45 by halftime. A 12-0 run helped the Mavericks close the gap, but the Nuggets’ 91-67 lead heading into the 4th quarter was too much for Dallas to overcome.</p><p>Jamal Murray's 45-point performance, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 55.6%, led the Nuggets to a win over the Mavericks. Murray scored 19 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 2nd.</p> <p>As a team, Denver shot 51.8% from the field and made 13 threes at a 44.8% clip. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Nikola Jokic added a 10-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets were solid throughout the game, holding the Mavericks to just 99 points. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 3rd, before allowing 32 in the 4th.</p> <p>Denver limited Dallas to 42% shooting, including 28% from three-point range, with the Mavericks making just 9 threes. The Nuggets also sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. Denver finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Keydets game? Catch the action at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA, as the Keydets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and VMI is favored by -3 to win at home against Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS VMI KEYDETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Hall at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Keydets.</li><li>Not only will VMI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina improved to 2-11 on the season with an 85-82 win over Mercer on Sunday. The Catamounts, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-40 at halftime, Western Carolina outscored Mercer 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Western Carolina put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three. At the free-throw line, the Catamounts were 16-for-20, shooting 80%.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range, while Cord Stansberry added 17 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 80%. The Catamounts gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will VMI Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Keydets fell to 2-11 on the season after a 91-66 road loss to Chattanooga on Sunday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, VMI not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, exceeding the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>VMI found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 51-22 at halftime. They managed to outscore Chattanooga 44-40 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to make a significant impact on the game’s outcome.</p><p>VMI struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They managed 66 points, with 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists, while hitting 74.1% of their free throws, going 20-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Honor Huff was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 9-of-10 from three-point range. Augustinas Kiudulas added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaylen Pazon contributed 15 points in just 15 minutes, hitting 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 19 threes on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, VMI's opponent went 10/12, hitting 83% of their shots. The Keydets did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 1:15 from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, we have an NL matchup between the Diamondbacks and Cardinals. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Diamondbacks are 12-13 compared to the Cardinals at 10-14. Arizona is the favorite on the money line (-122), and the over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>MLB Network is handling TV coverage for today's game, and the forecast looks good in St. Louis, with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 40s. Kyle Gibson will start for the Cardinals, and he is facing off against Jordan Montgomery for the Diamondbacks.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline +102</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 1:15 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Arizona cruised to a 14-1 win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a huge 5th inning, scoring six of their fourteen runs. As for the Cardinals, they scored their only run in the 1st inning. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were at +118 on the money line.</p>

<p>Tommy Henry started for the Diamondbacks and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued five walks. On the other side, Steven Matz got the start for the Cardinals and took the loss, going just 4 1/3 innings and giving up seven earned runs.</p>

<p>Pavin Smith and Christian Walker each homered for the Diamondbacks, while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3/5 with an RBI. Gabriel Moreno also had a two-hit game and drove in a run for Arizona's offense.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 12-13 overall this season, and they are in 3rd place in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are two games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. In the NL West, the Diamondbacks have gone 7-4 against other teams in the division. Arizona's most recent game came vs. the Cardinals, and they won the game. This came after dropping the first game of the series vs. the Cardinals.</p>

<p>So far, the Diamondbacks have gone 8-6 when favored and 4-7 as the underdog. They are also 5-7 on the road compared to 7-6 at home. Arizona's overall series record is 3-3-1, and they have gone 2-2 as the road favorite this year.</p><p>Arizona has been a solid run line play this season, going 13-12 overall. They are 7-6 at home and 6-6 on the road. They have been favored in 14 games, going 6-8 in those contests. They have been an underdog in 11 games, going 7-4 in those contests. Their average run margin for the season is +1.6 runs per game. In their wins, they have an average run margin of +6.0 runs per game, while in their losses, they have an average run margin of -2.5 runs per game. They have covered the run line in four straight games as the underdog.</p><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks have played 24 games with over/under lines set this season, and the lines have been set at 8 or lower in just 23.1% of those games. The over/under line for today's game against the St. Louis Cardinals is set at 8 runs, and the Diamondbacks have gone over that line in 12 of their 24 games this season.</p><p>Jordan Montgomery is on the mound for the Diamondbacks today, as they are taking on the Cardinals on the road. Montgomery picked up a win in his first start of the season, going 6 innings and giving up just 1 run on 4 hits. He struck out 3 and gave up 1 home run.</p><p>The Diamondbacks offense has been one of the best in the league this season, as they are 2nd in the league in runs per game at 5.9. They have been even better at home, averaging 6 runs per game. One of the reasons they have been so good offensively is that they have the 3rd best team batting average in the league at .261.</p>

<p>Both Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. come into the game with batting averages over .300, with Gurriel Jr. hitting .300 for the season and Gurriel Jr. at .324. Gurriel Jr. is also on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 10/24 in his last five games.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis will be looking to pick up a win today, as they are currently 10-14 overall and have lost three straight games vs. the Diamondbacks. The Cardinals are in 5th place in the NL Central, five games behind the Brewers. In their three games vs. the Brewers, they lost each game by one run.</p>

<p>So far, the Cardinals have really struggled in day games, going just 2-10. They have also lost three straight games as the underdog and are 1-2 as the home underdog this year. St. Louis' overall series record is 3-4, and they have lost two straight series at home.</p><p>St. Louis has been a run line team this season, going 13-11 overall. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 9-4, while they are just 4-7 as the favorite. They have been a slightly better bet on the run line on the road, going 7-6, compared to 6-5 at home. Their average run differential on the season is -1.2 runs per game.</p><p>St. Louis has played 23 games this season, and the over has hit in 9 of them. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs, and their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the over has gone 1-2-1 in their games.</p><p>Kyle Gibson and the Cardinals are taking on the Diamondbacks today. Gibson has started 3 games so far this season, and he has a win, a loss, and a no-decision. In his last start, he went 6 innings and took the loss, giving up 4 runs on 6 hits. He has 9 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched this season.</p><p>St. Louis comes into the game as one of the league's worst offensive teams, averaging just 3.4 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, scoring just 3.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .218 and have an on-base percentage of only .301. One of the few bright spots in their lineup has been Nolan Arenado, who is hitting .293 for the season and has gone 9/26 over his last eight games.</p>

<p>Cardinals fans are hoping that Arenado's hot streak can rub off on some of his teammates, as Paul Goldschmidt is batting just .172 over his last eight games, and Nolan Gorman is hitting just .136 in his last six games. Gorman does have four homers this season, which is 5th in the league, but he is just 1/22 in his last six games.</p>

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