<p>The NBA betting action continues with a small three-game Thursday card, so we’re taking a closer look at the interconference showdown at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to get you the best Jazz vs. 76ers betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Utah and Phila will close down their two-game regular-season series. Back in November, the Jazz dismantled the 76ers 120-85 as huge 11.5-point home favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, but Utah is winless in four straight visits to Philadelphia. Both Jazz and Sixers will play on the second day of a back-to-back set this time around, and their Wednesday night’s contests have been excluded from the analysis.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Jazz started a four-game road trip with a narrow win over Cleveland</h2>



<p>The Utah Jazz visited Minnesota on Wednesday night, coming off a 109-108 victory at the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was their fourth consecutive win and eighth in the last ten games overall, as Utah continues to challenge Phoenix and Golden State for the top seed in the Western Conference.</p>



<p>Utah nearly blew a 15-point fourth-quarter against the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell finished with 35 points and six assists, while Rudy Gobert had six points, 20 rebounds, and five blocks. The Jazz went 20-for-48 from downtown, but they also turned the ball over 17 times and surrendered 15 offensive rebounds.</p>



<p>Mitchell has hit a 30-point mark in three straight games after a rough patch of four outings with 21 or fewer points. The Jazz boast the highest offensive rating in the NBA, averaging 116.5 points per 100 possessions. On the other side of the ball, they surrender 107.1 points per 100 possessions (8<sup>th</sup> in the league) on 44.2% shooting from the field (tied-9<sup>th</sup>) and 32.7% from downtown (tied-4<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The 76ers open a two-game homestand</h2>



<p>The Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up their four-game road trip on Wednesday night with a back-to-back clash against Charlotte. They were looking for the third straight victory after beating the Hornets 127-124 in overtime this past Monday.</p>



<p>Back on Friday, the Sixers outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 98-96 as 2.5-point road dogs. They overcame a ten-point fourth-quarter deficit, allowing a paltry nine points in the final 12 minutes. Joel Embiid led the charge with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Seth Curry added 18 points and five assists.</p>



<p>Embiid dominated the Hornets in that narrow overtime victory, as Phila failed to cover a 7.5-point spread. He had 43 points on 15-for-20 shooting from the field along with 15 rebounds and seven assists. The 76ers score 110.6 points per 100 possessions (tied-10<sup>th</sup> in the NBA) but surrender 109.4 in a return (17<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Utah:</strong></p>



<ul><li>7-4 ATS in the last 11 games against the Atlantic Division</li></ul>



<p><strong>Philadelphia:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-utah-jazz-vs-philadelphia-76ers-pick">Utah Jazz vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick</h2>



<p>The Jazz destroyed the Sixers in their first meeting of the season, but Phila was without Joel Embiid. We should see a much closer battle at Wells Fargo Center and a great matchup between Embiid and Rudy Gobert.</p>



<p>Both teams will play without rest, so it’s tough to say who’ll come out on top. Utah will certainly continue to lean on its 3-point shooting, and the Sixers rank 21<sup>st</sup> in the league in the opponent 3-point percentage (21<sup>st</sup>). If Gobert slows Embiid down, the visitors should escape with a win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Utah Jazz&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The over is 8-1 in Utah’s last nine games overall. The Jazz play at a slightly slower pace, averaging 97.8 possessions per 48 minutes, but they take the most 3-point attempts in the league (43.3). On the other side, the Sixers take only 33.2 triples per 100 possessions. They play at the slowest pace in the NBA, registering 95.5 possessions per 48 minutes.</p>



<p>The 76ers have to slow down things as much as possible if they want to beat the Jazz. Utah has scored 127 or more points in three of its last four outings.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under</strong></p>

Utah Jazz vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/9/21

<p>Planning on watching today's Titans and Highlanders game? Catch the action at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA, as the Highlanders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and UC Riverside is favored by -10 to win at home against Cal State Fullerton.</p><h3>CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +10</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Even though we have UC Riverside winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Cal State Fullerton dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 73-56 home loss to Long Beach State on Thursday. The Titans were -5 favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 129 went over the pre-game line of 126.5.</p> <p>Fullerton trailed 33-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton managed just 56 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, largely due to hitting only 1 of 13 from beyond the arc, a dismal 7.7%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they were much more effective, connecting on 61.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, hitting just 50% of their shots. Devin Askew led the team with 16 points, while Kam Martin added 11, shooting 50% overall and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Cal State Fullerton's defense gave up 73 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 61% of their attempts, going 22/36.</p> <p>However, the Titans did well in defending the three-point line, where their opponent managed just 1/13 shooting (7%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts (50%).</p><h3>Will UC Riverside Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UC Riverside evened their record at 4-4 with a 68-64 road win over CSUN on Thursday. The Highlanders entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, UC Riverside clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 37 of their own. The game’s total points of 132 fell well short of the 151 O/U line.</p><p>UC Riverside put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 for 86.7%.</p> <p>Barrington Hargress led the way with 27 points, though he shot just 42.3% overall and 30% from three. Scotty Washington added 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep for 62.5% and shooting 64.3% overall. Keonte Jones contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, also dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>UC Riverside's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 40% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range, where they made 15 of 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 threes. They also went 13/20 from the free-throw line, shooting 65%. UC Riverside gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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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.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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The end of the regular season is about two months away in the NHL. At that point, 16 teams will try their best to get their names etched on Lord Stanley’s Cup. About two months after that, a champion will be crowned. With the NHL Trade Deadline on the horizon and the All-Star Break in the rearview mirror, our good friend Brian Blessing thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the current NHL futures betting odds to win it all.

Many of the short prices in the NHL come from the Eastern Conference, where the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins reside. Right now, the East looks stronger than the Western Conference, but keep in mind that last season’s Stanley Cup champion was a last-place team in early January.

That team was the St. Louis Blues, who are anything but a last-place team this season and are actually the leaders in the Western Conference. After the Blues, there does seem to be a pretty decent drop-off to the rest of the conference, but sentiments like that tend to create a lot of betting value in futures markets.

One such team was featured prominently in Brian Blessing’s video thoughts about the current odds and where some of the best values are between the two conferences. At this point in time, there isn’t a lot of value on the good teams and you can probably get similar prices as the playoffs get closer. But, with 30 games left in the regular season, value can still be found on some of the teams priced in the middle.

That is where Brian went looking for some of his Stanley Cup futures value in this video.

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<p>Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Saturday, and he is facing off against Cooper Criswell for the Red Sox. The forecast for Saturday's game calls for light rain, and the game will get started at 7:15 PM ET from Fenway Park in Boston, MA.</p>

<p>The Yankees are 50-22 and the Red Sox are 35-35, and New York is currently in 1st place in the AL East. Boston is 3rd in the division. The money line odds have the Yankees at -171 compared to the Red Sox at +145, and the over/under line is currently 9 runs. FOX will be carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +145</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, June 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox 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>New York cruised to an easy 8-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 1st inning, scoring two of their runs and picking up three of their five hits. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th and finished with just five hits.</p>

<p>Luis Gil started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going five innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued four walks. On the other side, Brayan Bello got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Alex Verdugo was the only Yankees hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 3/5 with a home run. Jose Trevino also had a two-run homer for New York. As for the Red Sox, Xander Bogaerts went 2/4.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 50-22 overall and lead the AL East by 3.5 games over the Orioles. New York is 9-8 in divisional games this year and have been excellent at closing out series, with an overall mark of 17-3-2. This includes having won six straight series on the road.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees have gone 22-10 compared to 28-12 on the road. This season, the Yankees have been really good as the favorite, going 38-17, and they are 12-5 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. But when they lose, it's by an average of -2.6 runs per game. Overall, the Yankees have a run line record of 44-28, and they are 26-14 vs. the run line on the road. As the favorite, they are 30-25 vs. the run line, while as the underdog, they are 14-3. Their average run margin for the season is +1.9 runs per game.</p><p>When the Yankees are on the road, the over/under line has been set at 9 runs for today's game against the Red Sox. The Yankees have played to an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 33-37. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, the Yankees have gone 0-6-2. Only 9.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their games have gone under the line in 79.2% of their games this season. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 9-2. Rodón's ERA is 2.92, and he has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 5-2 and an ERA of 3.83. The left-hander has won his last four starts and is coming off a game in which he gave up just one earned run in seven innings of work. Rodón has allowed just one earned run in three of his last four outings.</p><p>The Yankees come into today's game as the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Not only do the Yankees lead the league in runs scored, but they are also 2nd in home runs and have the league's top on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Aaron Judge has gone 11/31 with four homers and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .301 with a league-leading 25 homers and 63 RBIs. Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton have also been big power threats in the lineup, with Soto batting .319 with 17 homers and Stanton also having 17 homers, but he is batting just .233.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston will host the Yankees today with an even 35-35 record, and they are 14 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. So far, they are just 5-9 in AL East games. The Red Sox are also 16-20 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Red Sox are 16-21 this year compared to a mark of 19-14 as the favorite. Boston's overall series record is 9-9-4, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they have covered the run line in 32 of their 70 games. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 20-14, compared to just 12-24 at home. They have a positive run differential on the road this season, averaging 1.3 more runs per game than their opponents.</p><p>When the Red Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. Overall, Boston has a 30-35 over/under record, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Red Sox have a 4-1-2 over/under record, and 12.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Through 10 starts, Cooper Criswell has a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 4.12 for the Red Sox. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.21. In his last outing, Criswell took the loss, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Criswell has allowed at least one homer in three of his last four outings. Overall, he has given up six homers this season. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 2.06 compared to 8.06 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 10th in the league in scoring at 4.5 runs per game. One thing to keep an eye on is their league-leading team BABIP of .31, which has helped them to the 8th best team batting average in the league. Boston has also been good at avoiding strikeouts this season, but their team walk numbers are just average. The Red Sox have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been one of the league's best power hitters this season, as his 13 homers are the best mark on the team and 8th in the MLB. Devers is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 32. Ceddanne Rafaela has also been a good run producer this season, leading the team with 37 RBIs, but he is batting just .221.</p>

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 6/15/24

<p>The Delta Devils and Runnin' Utes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin' Utes will host the game at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Utah is favored by -42 at home against Mississippi Valley State.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +42</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +42.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mississippi Valley State Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mississippi Valley State's season continued with an 87-43 loss to BYU on Saturday. The Delta Devils, heavy +45.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (130) fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 55-27 at halftime, MVSU scored just 16 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The Delta Devils will need to regroup as they look to improve on both ends of the floor.</p><p>In their last game, Mississippi Valley State struggled offensively, scoring just 43 points with a field goal percentage of 37.8% (17/45). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 2 of 10 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 attempts, finishing at 70%.</p> <p>The Delta Devils managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game. Fousseyni Traore led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5% (5/8) from the field. Kanon Catchings and Donovan Sanders each added 14 points, with Catchings hitting 2 threes on 6 attempts.</p><p>Mississippi Valley State struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 31 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>The Delta Devils had trouble inside, where they gave up 20 two-pointers on 26 attempts, a 76% success rate for their opponent.</p><h3>Do the Runnin' Utes Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Utah improved to 4-0 with an 84-53 win over Utah Tech on Friday. The Utes were -25 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Utah led 42-26 at halftime and maintained their pace in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Utah Tech to 27.</p><p>Utah put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks to hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts (24/39), while struggling from deep, connecting on just 29.6% (8/27) from three-point range.</p> <p>The Utes dished out 24 assists, with Gabe Madsen leading the way with 19 points, shooting 47.1% overall and 33.3% from three (3/9). Keanu Dawes added 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 1 of 2 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive struggles, allowing 53 points on 48% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% clip. The Runnin' Utes also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Utah's defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, with the opponent shooting 61% from two-point range. The Utes also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<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

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<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

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Tigers are set to face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 152 points, and the Tigers are the home favorites against the Fighting Hawks in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can North Dakota Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Today marks the third game of the season for North Dakota, who currently have a 1-1 overall record. In their sole road game this season, the Fighting Hawks are 0-1, while they have a perfect 1-0 record at home. As of now, North Dakota holds a 1-1 ATS record heading into today's game. Looking back at the team's performance in the previous three games, they have gone 1-1 ATS with an average scoring margin of 0.</p><p>So far, North Dakota's games have averaged 165.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 155 points. The Fighting Hawks have an over/under record of 1-0-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 82 points per game.</p><p>North Dakota's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Elon, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 82 points per game. The team's scoring leader is B.J. Omot, who holds an average of 20.7 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Treysen Eaglestaff is averaging 16.7 points per game this season.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, North Dakota is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 80.3 points per game (172nd). In their previous game vs. Elon, the Phoenix finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 68 points vs. North Dakota.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Pacific, who is getting ready for their 5th game of the season, has a 2-2 record overall. In their last three home games, including last year, Pacific has gone 1-2. As Pacific enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 1-3. When playing at home this season, Pacific is 0-2 vs. the spread, and in their previous ten home games, they are 4-6.</p><p>Through four games, Pacific has an over/under record of 2-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 141.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Tigers' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 72 points per game.</p><p>Pacific is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 77 points versus Lamar. This output is higher than their season-average of 65 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Donovan Williams, who is averaging 11.2 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Judson Martindale also maintains a PPG average of 11 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Tigers' defense holds the 146th rank in the nation, allowing 76.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Lamar, the Cardinals finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 76 points vs. Pacific.</p>

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The college football season is just about over. The biggest game of the season is on the horizon with a Monday January 13 kickoff at 8 p.m. ET. Beyond that, we only have a few bowl games remaining and the FCS National Championship Game between James Madison and North Dakota State.

Sadly, in what will be the last College Football Market Report of the season, there is very little to report. The post-New Year’s bowl games don’t draw a whole lot of attention and are generally weak matchups. There was some noteworthy game day movement in the Gator Bowl after an initial wave of activity, but not much otherwise. We’re seeing the same in the Potato Bowl, but very little otherwise.

In any event, we’ll analyze the remaining games in our last College Football Market Report:

<strong>275/276 Ohio vs. Nevada – </strong>The Potato Bowl kicks off on Friday afternoon between Ohio and Nevada. Ohio took the early money in the game to go from 6.5 up to as high as 8.5. Some trickles on Nevada bumped the line back down to 7.5, but game day money is hitting the board on Ohio. The markets are mostly 8.5 and 9 once again now. The total initially moved up from 57.5 to 59, but we’re seeing more over money now with a perfect weather forecast in Boise.

<strong>277/278 Tulane vs. Southern Miss – </strong>Tulane has been sitting -7 and the total has been sitting 56.5 for a long time for the Armed Forces Bowl. This is a very early 10:30 a.m. CT kickoff in Fort Worth, so this one will be done and over with a long time before the Wild Card games get going. There really is very little to report. A few books are sitting with extra juice on Tulane.

One thing I can report is that Tulane took a lot of sharp money over the course of the season and hasn’t taken any here. That does stand out to me to a degree and suggests that maybe Southern Miss will be the side of interest for sharper bettors.

<strong>279/280 Miami (OH) vs. Louisiana – </strong>The Lendingtree Bowl is in Mobile, Alabama and takes over for the Dollar General Bowl. Louisiana has been a 14-point favorite throughout the bowl betting process, but there are some whispers that Mississippi State may be courting Louisiana head coach Billy Napier. We’ll see if that has any impact on the January 6 bowl game. Otherwise, there is nothing to report on this game.

<strong>283/284 Clemson vs. LSU – </strong>LSU took quick early money on the National Championship Game to go up to 5.5 across most of the market. Some places did open below -5, but most of them did not, so there isn’t a ton of exposure for most books on the LSU side. Clemson sharp money is likely to come in as kickoff approaches because this line would have been pick ‘em or Clemson slightly favored just 5-6 weeks ago and one game or two shouldn’t be this much of an overreaction.

It seems likely that this line will close 5 with the total likely somewhere in the current range of 69.5 or 70. Public over money will be very, very heavy on the game, but usually the sharp side tends to be the under. Given that we didn’t see any sharp money to get out in front of a potential total move, the implication here is that sharp money will hit the under when the line peaks or simply isn’t interested.

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<p>From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have an AL West matchup between the Rangers and Mariners. Texas will be looking for a win on the road, as they are +111 on the money line. The Mariners are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -131. The over/under line is currently 6.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 7:15 PM ET, and FOX is carrying it on TV. Nathan Eovaldi is the Rangers' starter, and he is facing off against George Kirby. The Mariners are 1st in the AL West, while the Rangers are 2nd with a record of 33-36.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline -131</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, June 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Mariners vs Rangers series. Seattle went into the matchup as -142 favorites and squeaked out a 3-2 win. The Mariners had just one more hit than the Rangers and struck out six more times, but still picked up the win.</p>

<p>Texas had a chance to tie or take the lead in the 9th inning, but Ryne Stanek closed things out for the Mariners. Andrew Heaney had a rough outing for the Rangers, going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Luis Castillo started for the Mariners and got the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued a season-high five walks.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 33-36 overall and is 6.5 games behind the Mariners in the AL West. The Rangers are on the road today, and they trail the Mariners by 6.5 games, with an overall division record of 9-12. So far, they are 4-6 across their last ten games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 16-17 this year, and they have gone 17-19 on the road. Texas has been the favorite in 38 games, where they are 20-18, and they are 13-18 when listed as the underdog. The Rangers' overall series record is 10-11-1 this year.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers are on the road, they have a run line record of 17-19, and they have covered the run line in three straight games. The Rangers have been the underdog in three straight games, and they have covered the run line in all three of those contests. They have a run line record of 31-38 overall, and their average run differential is 0.0 runs per game.</p><p>The Texas Rangers are on the road against the Seattle Mariners today. The over/under line is set at 6.5 runs, which is significantly lower than their combined run average of 8.5 runs per game. The Rangers have an over/under record of 25-42 on the season, with an average line of 9 runs per game. Their games have had an over/under line of 6.5 runs in none of their games this season, as all of their lines have been higher than that. Their current under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Mariners on the road. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with an ERA of 2.68. Eovaldi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Looking back further, he has made four straight starts with a record of no decision. Eovaldi has allowed two earned runs in each of these outings. The last time he gave up more than two earned runs was on April 28th.</p><p>Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia have been the Rangers' top power threats this season, with Seager's 14 homers leading the team and Garcia's 13 homers coming in as the 2nd most in the American League. However, both are looking to get their batting averages up, as Seager is hitting .268 and Garcia is batting just .217. Garcia's 40 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 15th in the majors.</p>

<p>Marcus Semien has gone just 6/28 in his last eight games, but he does have a home run in that stretch and comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .258 with 11 homers. Josh Smith has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/22 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 41-31 overall and leads the AL West by 6.5 games over the Rangers. So far, they have been excellent against other teams in their division, going 15-5. The Mariners took the series opener vs. the Rangers and have an overall series record of 12-8-2 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Mariners have gone 25-12 this year, and they are 16-19 on the road. As the favorite, Seattle is 26-18 and 15-13 as the underdog. Looking at their recent performance, the Mariners are 6-4 over their last ten games.</p><p>Seattle has been a strong run line bet at home this season, going 19-18. The Mariners have an average run margin of +0.8 runs per game at home, compared to -0.5 runs per game on the road. They have an overall run line record of 34-38, with an average run margin of +0.2 runs per game. They have been a better run line bet as an underdog, going 16-12 against the run line, compared to 18-26 as a favorite. In their wins, they have an average run margin of +2.9 runs per game, while in their losses, they have an average run margin of -3.5 runs per game.</p><p>Seattle is playing at home against the Texas Rangers today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 6.5 runs. The Mariners' games have averaged 7.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 27-42. On average, the over/under line for their games has been set at 8 runs. In the three games this season where the line was set at 6.5 runs, the over has hit in two of them. Overall, 95.8% of Seattle's games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 6.5 runs, and the under has hit in their last four games.</p><p>Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Rangers. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 5-5 with a 3.81 ERA. Kirby's WHIP for the season is currently 1.02, and opponents are batting .230 off him this year. Kirby has turned in seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he went seven innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Mariners are 27th in the MLB in runs scored, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.6 runs per contest. However, they do have the 7th most home runs in the league. As a team, they are batting just .221, which is the 24th ranked average in the league.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver have both struggled with their batting averages this season, but they are the Mariners' top two home run hitters. Raleigh is batting .207 and Garver is hitting just .176. Julio Rodriguez has been a bright spot, as he is batting .265 with six homers. Over his last five games, he has gone 4/19 with two RBIs. Tyler Locklear is on a three-game hitting streak and is 4/16 in his last five games.</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 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Flyers and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Capitals. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Capitals winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (-103)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Pull Off a Win at Washington?</h3><p><p>On the season, Philadelphia is 31-22-7 and in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, the Flyers are in 3rd place. Over their last ten games, Philadelphia has gone 6-4 and they have won three straight games when they are favored.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, the Flyers have gone 16-9-5. As the favorite, Philadelphia has gone 11-5-1 this season. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Flyers have gone 13-18.</p></p><p>Philadelphia comes into this game with a puck line record of 37-23 this year and they have gone 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, the Flyers have 19 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring differential is at +.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>On the road, Philadelphia has gone 24-6 vs. the puck line and their average scoring margin is at +.4 goals per game. Currently, the team's puck line win streak is at four games and they are 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten road games.</p> <p>This season, Philadelphia's games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Flyers come in with an over/under performance of 25-32-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Philadelphia has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Flyers have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. The Philadelphia offense is ranked 30th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 1st in the NHL.</p><p>Philadelphia's leading scorer is Travis Konecny. So far, he has 27 goals which is 22nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Konecny has 27 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.5 shots per game against Washington. They also are 13th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Samuel Ersson gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 17-11, and his save percentage is 0.692%.</p><h3>Can Washington Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Capitals come into tonight's game with a record of 15-9-5. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is currently in 11th place and 6th in the Metropolitan Division. So far this year, the Capitals have gone 27-22-9.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Washington has gone 5-5. Against teams in the Eastern Conference, the Capitals have gone 17-17. As the underdog, Washington has gone 15-20-7 this season.</p></p><p>At home, the Capitals are 14-15 vs. the puck line this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. So far, Washington has gone 27-31 vs. the puck line overall, including a mark of 4-12 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Overall, the Capitals have 13 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 wins by just one goal. In their last ten games, the team has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Washington's games have finished with an average of 5.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Capitals have an over/under record of 26-30-2.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Philadelphia has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Capitals come into the game at 2.6 goals per contest placing 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 30th position in the league. So far this year, the Capitals are 9-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 18-16 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>The leading scorer for Washington's offense is Dylan Strome. Coming into the game he has 21 goals, ranking 52nd in the NHL. Strome also comes into the game with 22 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.5 shots per game against Washington. They also are 13th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Philadelphia, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 27 games in this season. His current record is 12-9, and his save percentage stands at 0.71%.</p>

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<p>The Milwaukee Bucks (-186) are favored by 4.5 points over the Atlanta Hawks (+156) in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.</p>

<p>Both teams are playing well right now, as the Hawks have won four straight games and the Bucks have won seven in a row. Atlanta is 6th in the Eastern Conference with an 11-11 record, while Milwaukee is 5th at 11-9.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-124 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 124-112 win over the Pelicans on Monday, the Hawks improved to 11-11 for the season. Atlanta, playing at home, covered the -9.5 point spread, and the game’s total of 236 points went over the 231.5-point line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Hawks take control, and they maintained their lead by outscoring New Orleans in each of the last three quarters, including a 32-27 edge in the 4th.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 22 points and 4 made threes at 57.1% in their win over the Pelicans, despite the team shooting just 26.3% from deep. Hunter's overall field goal percentage was 57.1%, contributing to Atlanta's 51% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels each added 19 points, with Johnson scoring 10 in the 4th quarter. Hunter also had 9 points in the final period, while Daniels added 4 in the 4th.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 112 points to the Pelicans on Monday but still came away with the win. They allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 26 points. In the 4th, they held New Orleans to 27 points.</p> <p>Atlanta held the Pelicans to 44% shooting from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans hit 13 threes. The Pelicans also went 11/17 from the free-throw line. The Hawks grabbed 40 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 11-9 on the season with a 128-107 road win over the Pistons on Tuesday. Milwaukee, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 235 points exceeded the over/under line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was a 14-0 run by the Bucks, turning a 64-55 deficit into a 69-64 lead. Milwaukee then took control, outscoring Detroit 42-28 in the 2nd quarter and 32-29 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter with a 110-88 lead.</p><p>The Bucks shot 56.2% from the field and knocked down 23 threes at a 56.1% clip in their win over the Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 28 points, 17 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Damian Lillard added 27 points, hitting 5 threes.</p> <p>Gary Trent Jr. contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis and Taurean Prince each scored 14, with Prince adding 8 points in the 2nd. AJ Green chipped in 11 points off the bench.</p><p>Even with a slow start, the Bucks' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure a 128-107 win over the Pistons. Milwaukee gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but held Detroit to 29 points or less in the remaining quarters, including a 28-point 2nd quarter.</p> <p>The Bucks limited the Pistons to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from deep. Detroit also went to the line 22 times, making 16 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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