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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Lakers (+134) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-159) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Golden State is currently favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 225.</p>

<p>ABC will broadcast this game from the Chase Center. The Lakers are 16-13 and 7th in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are 15-13 and 8th in the West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-122 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lakers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 16-13 on the season after a 117-114 loss to the Pistons on Monday. Despite being favored by 6.5 points at home, L.A. couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points went over the 222-point line.</p> <p>Detroit’s 14-0 run early in the game put the Lakers in a tough spot, but L.A. battled back to take a 92-93 deficit into the 4th quarter. However, the Pistons outscored them 24-22 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>LeBron James notched a triple-double with 28 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field in the Lakers' 117-114 loss to the Pistons. Anthony Davis contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Max Christie added 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 54.1% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at 46.7% from deep. LeBron scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Christie added 5 in the final period.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled on Monday, giving up 117 points to the Pistons, who shot 51% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, holding Detroit to 24 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Pistons to 11 threes on 36% shooting. Detroit also went 12/12 from the free-throw line. Los Angeles finished with 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.</p><h3>Will the Warriors Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Warriors dropped to 15-13 on the season after a 111-105 home loss to the Pacers on Monday. Golden State, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Golden State went on an 11-0 run to take a 90-89 lead after trailing 89-79, but they couldn’t hold on, as the Pacers edged them 22-20 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In the Warriors' 111-105 loss to the Pacers, Jonathan Kuminga led the way with 26 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. He shot 56.2% from the field and hit 2 threes at a 66.7% rate. Andrew Wiggins added 16 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Golden State struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 threes at a 31.6% clip, and shot 43.3% overall. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 13 points, matching Buddy Hield's 8 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors struggled early, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up as the game went on, allowing just 22 points in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 111 points on 48% shooting in the loss to the Pacers.</p> <p>Golden State did a great job defending the three, holding Indiana to 11 made threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Pacers to the line just 11 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Warriors grabbed 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Wolves versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Appalachian State is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Arkansas State.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pensacola Bay Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Appalachian State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Arkansas State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Arkansas State enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-10 in games where they are the underdog. They are coming off a 89-62 win over Louisiana-Lafayette and have gone 17-15 overall this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Red Wolves are 7-12 this season, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 road games. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 3.7 points per game on the road.</p><p>Arkansas State has an overall ATS record of 21-11-1 this season. On the road, they are 10-8-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Red Wolves have gone 7-5-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Arkansas State is 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Arkansas State has an over/under record of 14-18-1 this season and today's over/under line of 145.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this year (153.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points, which is lower than today's over/under line of 145.5. So far this season, 25 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>The Arkansas State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 89 points vs. Louisiana-Lafayette. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 9 threes. The Arkansas State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 27.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>Looking at the Arkansas State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 77.1 points per game (292nd). In their previous game vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, the Ragin' Cajuns finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 62 points vs. Arkansas State.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Win at Pensacola Bay Center?</h3><p>Appalachian State has been dominant at home this season, going 15-1, and they will look to extend their 10-game home winning streak. The Mountaineers have gone 22-4 as the favorite this season, and they are coming off an impressive 80-57 win over Arkansas State.</p>

<p>Overall, Appalachian State has gone 27-5 this season, including a 16-2 record in Sun Belt play. They have won seven straight games and have a scoring margin of +14.2 points per game at home.</p><p>Appalachian State has been solid against the spread this season, posting a mark of 19-11. They have gone 10-6 vs. the spread at home and have an ATS record of 16-10 when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountaineers are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Appalachian State's games this season (142.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>Appalachian State's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Arkansas State. They achieved a 49.2% field goal percentage and went 10/12 from the free-throw line. Tre'Von Spillers was the leading scorer for the Mountaineers, putting up 15 points. In addition, Donovan Gregory contributed 15 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Appalachian State defense is giving up an average of 66.5 points per contest. Appalachian State's three-point defense is currently 91st in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.1% of their shots vs. Appalachian State.</p>

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