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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.

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.<h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<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>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. 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.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. 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.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. 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.<h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3>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. 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.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. 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.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. 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.

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

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The Raiders and Buccaneers will face off on Sunday, December 8th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Buccaneers are the heavy favorite with a money line of -332, and they are favored by -7 points on the road. This week 14 non-conference matchup is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The over/under line is set at 45 points.<h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +7This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.<h3>WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 24 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>Heading into week 14, the Raiders are on an eight-game losing streak, dropping their record to 2-10 and placing them 27th in our power rankings. Las Vegas has a -9.2 average scoring margin this season and is 5-7 against the spread. They are 0-1 ATS as favorites and 5-6 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-4, with their games averaging 46.3 points compared to a 40.9-point line. In week 13, the Raiders fell 19-17 to the Chiefs, bringing their record to 2-10. They were +13.5 underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The O/U line was 42.5, and the teams combined for 36 points.Heading into week 14, the Raiders sit at the bottom of our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in points per game (18.6) and 25th in yards per game (304.4). Despite ranking 3rd in passing attempts, they are 14th in passing yards, averaging 226.3 per game. On the ground, they rank 32nd in rushing yards per game, with just 78.1, and 29th in rushing attempts. In week 13, Aidan O'Connell threw for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 23 of 35 passes without an interception. Brock Bowers led the team with 10 catches for 140 yards, and Sincere McCormick had 64 rushing yards on 12 carries. The Raiders struggled on 3rd down, converting only 3 of 12 attempts, and failed to score on their lone red zone opportunity.In their 19-17 loss to the Chiefs, the Raiders' defense allowed just 63 rushing yards on 16 attempts, but gave up 266 passing yards. They pressured the quarterback effectively, with five sacks and a +8 advantage in quarterback hits. Despite this, the Chiefs were able to convert 43.8% of their third down attempts.The Raiders' defense held the Chiefs to 5.8 yards per attempt and a 56.5% completion percentage. Las Vegas' offense had a chance to win the game, but Daniel Carlson missed a 57-yard field goal as time expired. The Raiders' offense had a total of 329 yards in the game.<h3>Are The Buccaneers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>With two straight wins, the Buccaneers are back at .500, sitting at 6-6 after a week 13 victory over the Panthers. Tampa Bay couldn’t cover the 6.5-point spread, but they got the win, which keeps them in the playoff hunt. They currently have a 56.4% chance of making the postseason and a 50.3% chance of winning the NFC South. The Bucs are 10th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 14. Against the spread, the Buccaneers are 7-5, with a +3.2 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 8-4, with their games averaging 52.6 points per game. The average line in their games has been 45.2 points.Heading into week 14, the Buccaneers rank 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 27.9, and they are 6th in passing yards per game with 238.8, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 15th in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, averaging 137.2. Tampa Bay has been strong on 3rd down, converting 47.6% of their attempts, which ranks 2nd in the league. They also rank 2nd in 1st-quarter scoring. In week 13, Baker Mayfield threw for 235 yards, with 2 interceptions and 1 touchdown. He was sacked 4 times. Bucky Irving rushed for 152 yards on 25 carries, while Mike Evans had 8 receptions for 118 yards. Tampa Bay scored 13 points in the 4th quarter against the Panthers, after being shut out in the 3rd quarter.In their 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers, the Buccaneers' defense allowed 289 passing yards on 26 completions. Carolina finished with 367 total yards, but Tampa Bay limited them to 78 rushing yards on 21 attempts. The Bucs' defense also held the Panthers to a 37.5% conversion rate on third down and allowed just one passing touchdown.Tampa Bay's defense recorded one sack in the game and had a +5 advantage in quarterback hits, despite losing the tackles for loss battle by -6. The Panthers completed only 56.5% of their passes against the Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

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.

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.<h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<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>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. 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.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. 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.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. 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.<h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3>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. 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.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. 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%.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. 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.

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

The MLB betting action goes on with a seven-game Monday card, including the opening clash of a three-game NL West series at Chase Park in Phoenix, Arizona, so here’s the best Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.



The Boys in Blue and D-backs lock horns for the first time in 2022. The Dodgers opened as -169 road favorites with a total of 8.0 runs, while the Diamondbacks sat at +156 moneyline odds. Last year, the Dodgers dominated the D-backs, winning 16 of their 19 encounters.&nbsp;



<h2>The Dodgers need more from Walker Buehler                          </h2>



Sunday’s games have been excluded from the analysis, and the 10-4 Los Angeles Dodgers were looking to clinch a tough three-game road series against San Diego. The Dodgers beat the Padres 6-1 in the opener, while San Diego responded with a 3-2 victory in ten innings this past Saturday.



The Dodgers entered Sunday’s closer with the lowest ERA in baseball (2.24). Their pitching staff has been ridiculous thus far, but Walker Buehler, who’ll take the mound Monday at Chase Field, hasn’t been at his best through his first three starts (15.2 innings).



Buehler (1-1) carries a 4.02 ERA, 4.49 FIP, 1.02 WHIP, and 11/6 K/BB ratio. Last Tuesday, the 27-year-old righty took a loss in a 3-1 home defeat to the Atlanta Braves, yielding three earned runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out only two across five frames of work.



<h2>The Diamondbacks are improving at the plate   </h2>



The 6-9 Arizona Diamondbacks were searching for their second straight victory on Sunday, trying to grab their first series of the season. After a tough 6-5 defeat in ten innings in the opening contest of a three-game home set against the Mets, the D-backs outlasted New York 5-2 in Saturday’s middle game.



Arizona has been horrible at the plate in its first 11 games of the season. Since then, the Diamondbacks have defeated Washington 11-2 and 4-3 to go with the forementioned encounters with the red-hot Metsies. Arizona entered Sunday’s game with a .190/.291/.617 triple-slash and a 3.32 ERA.



Merrill Kelly will toe the slab Monday against the Dodgers, and the 33-year-old right-hander is 1-0 with a microscopic 0.59 ERA in three starts in the season. Kelly yielded one earned run through 15.1 innings of work while posting an 18/5 K/BB ratio, 1.17 WHIP, and 1.72 FIP. Last Wednesday, Merrill tossed six frames of a one-run ball in that 11-2 dismantling of the Nationals, allowing six hits and a walk in the process.



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<ul><li>13-4 in the last 17 road contests against Arizona</li></ul>



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<ul><li>3-16 in the last 19 games against the Dodgers&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-dodgers-vs-arizona-diamondbacks-pick">Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Pick</h2>



Merrill Kelly is off to a flying start, and Monday’s clash against the Dodgers might be a painful landing for the veteran righty. He was 0-3 with a 4.24 ERA in four starts against Los Angeles in 2021, and some of the current Dodgers are hitting very well against Kelly. Both Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger went yard twice; Max Muncy is 8-for-18 with a home run, and Will Smith is 6-for-11 with a homer. The Dodgers own a .784 OPS against the righties in 2022.



On the other side, Walker Buehler is 4-0 with a 2.24 ERA in 11 career starts against Arizona. The current Diamondbacks are only 21-for-110 with three homers and a .593 OPS against Buehler.



Pick: Take Los Angeles Dodgers at -169&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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I would stick with the Dodgers to win because of a tricky 8-run line on the totals. Walker Buehler and the Dodgers’ mighty bullpen could easily shut down the Diamondbacks, but you never know with Arizona’s pitching.



The D-backs’ bullpen has a 4.11 ERA and 4.35 FIP. They are striking out only 6.03 per nine innings, but Arizona’s relievers are also yielding just 0.82 home runs per nine frames. The Dodgers could score a few runs down the stretch, while the hosts should have a mountain to climb.



Pick: Go under 8.0 runs at +105&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds, Pick, Prediction 4/25/22

The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.<h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division. Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage. Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.<h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%. Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips. Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
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Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

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This inter-conference duel will conclude a four-game slate action in the NBA on Monday, February 27, so make sure you read the best Magic vs. Pelicans betting pick and odds.



New Orleans is hoping to avoid the fourth straight defeat when they host Orlando at Smoothie King Center. The Hornets are -3.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 226.5 points. These inter-conference rivals will meet for the second time this year; the Magic won 123-110 a month ago in Orlando.



Magic lost to the Pacers at home



The Orlando Magic (25-36, 33-27-1 ATS) continue to play in hot and cold form as they usually win one and then lose one game, which turned out to be a trend for them in 2023. The Magic’s most recent game was a 121-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers at home. Orlando played well in the first half and actually had a 1-point lead, but couldn’t stop the Pacers in the second half and deservedly lost in the end. The hosts shot just 38.9% from the field and hit only six three-pointers opposite Indiana’s 15, while the Pacers dominated the assists (35-16).



Franz Wagner led the Magic with 21 points and six rebounds. Paolo Banchero added 19 points and six boards, Markelle Fultz had 18 points and five rebounds, while Jalen Suggs ended the tilt with 14 points, five boards, and two blocks.



Pelicans are on a losing streak again



The New Orleans Pelicans (30-31, 28-33-0 ATS) did bounce back from a ten-game losing skid with three consecutive wins but returned to losing ways and are now on a three-game losing run. The Pelicans returned home from a four-game road trip on which they suffered three defeats, including the latest one to the New York Knicks. New Orleans allowed even 73 points in the opening half at Madison Square Garden, and although they improved in the second half, it was far from enough to avoid a massive 128-106 loss. The Pels shot just 39.2% from the field and made only eight triples opposite the Knicks’ 19, while the hosts were also better in rebounds (54-39).



Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 19 points and four rebounds. Josh Richardson had 16 points, team-high four assists, and game-high four steals, C.J. McCollum scored 13 points with four dimes, while Jonas Valanciunas posted a double-double of 12 points and team-high ten boards.



PF Zion Williamson (hamstring) is out indefinitely, while PF Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) left the last game with an injury and is questionable to face the Magic on Monday.



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Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick



While both teams are pretty close when it comes to defense and points allowed per game. New Orleans allows 113.8 ppg and Orlando surrenders 113.7 ppg, but the Pels are better offensively. They are scoring 114.7 points per contest, which is an average offense in the NBA, but that cannot be said for the Magic, who average 110.8 ppg – the third weakest offense in the league. Although they are playing without injured Zion Williamson, the Pels are still alive in the playoff race and I am backing them to return to .500 with a win on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Pick: Take the Pelicans at -1.5 (-133)



The Total



The Pelicans failed to score more than 110 points in each of their previous five games, and even though Orlando has a relatively good defense, I expect the hosts to bounce back offensively in this one. New Orleans will likely have to score at least 115 in order to get a win, and I am backing them to do it. It’s going to be a tight encounter, so we could have an interesting finish and overtime is also a possibility. Over is 6-1 in the last seven H2H meetings; Over is 5-0 in the Pelicans’ previous five games after allowing more than 125 points in their last game, while Over is 6-1 in New Orleans’ last seven vs. a team with a losing straight-up record.



Pick: Go Over 223.5 points (-133)

Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/27/23

Monday's matchup between the Orioles and Rays is set for 6:50 PM ET from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. The Orioles are currently on a three-game winning streak and are 42-22 overall, which has them in 2nd place in the AL East. The Rays are 5th in the AL East with a record of 31-34 and they will be looking to end a three-game losing streak.

Baltimore is currently favored on the money line, and the odds have them at -153 compared to the Rays at +130. Monday's over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs, and the game can be seen on FS1.<h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline +130This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Monday, June 10th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Baltimore cruised to a 9-2 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 8th inning, scoring four of their nine runs. As for the Rays, they scored their only two runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -144 on the money line.

Grayson Rodriguez got the win for the Orioles, going just 5 2/3 innings but giving up just two hits and two earned runs. Zack Littell had a rough outing for the Rays, taking the loss after going six innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits.

Baltimore's offense was led by Adley Rutschman and Jordan Westburg, as they were the only two Orioles hitters to have more than one hit. Rutschman, Anthony Santander, and Colton Cowser each homered for the Orioles.<h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3>The Orioles are 42-22 overall this season, and they are 2.5 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. Baltimore has won three straight games, and they have gone 7-3 across their last ten. In the AL East, they have been really good, putting together a record of 16-6 against other teams in the division.

So far, the Orioles have been really good as the favorite, going 35-18, and they are 7-4 as the underdog. They have been equally as good at home and on the road this year, as they are 21-12 at home and 21-10 on the road. Baltimore's three-game road winning streak has them at 15-7 as the road favorite this season.When the Orioles are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line. They are 21-10 against the run line on the road this season and have covered in 11 straight games. They are 9-2 against the run line as an underdog and 30-23 as the favorite.When the Orioles are on the road this season, the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs in 7 of their 57 games (12.3%). The over/under record in those games is 4-3, and the combined run average in those games has been 8.8 runs per game. For the season, the Orioles have a 33-24 over/under record, and the average over/under line in their games has been set at 8 runs.Corbin Burnes has been pitching well for the Orioles this season, coming into the game with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.26. He has made 13 starts, and opponents are batting .190 off the right-hander this season. Burnes' last outing came against the Blue Jays, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last four outings, Burnes has given up just one earned run in three of them. The only exception was an outing in which he gave up three earned runs. Burnes has allowed a total of seven home runs this season.Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been the Orioles' top power threats this season, with Rutschman batting .306 with 13 homers and Henderson hitting 20 homers while batting .267. Rutschman has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/22 with three homers over his last five games. Anthony Santander has also gone deep three times in this stretch, but he is batting just .227 for the season.

As a team, the Orioles are the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have also been the league's best home run hitting team and have the top slugging percentage in the league. Overall, they are batting .249 and have the league's best isolated power figure.<h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3>The Rays are looking to snap a three-game losing streak today vs. the Orioles, and they are hoping to pick up a win at home, where they are 17-21 this season. Overall, the Rays are 31-34, putting them 5th in the AL East. Currently, they trail the Yankees by 14 games in the division.

As the underdog, the Rays are 3-3 in their last six games, and they are 11-15 as the underdog overall. Tampa Bay is also 4-8 as the home underdog this year. The Rays' overall series record is 9-9-2, and they are 5-5 in their last ten games overall.When the Rays are favored, they are a team to avoid on the run line, as they are just 13-26. Their overall run line record is 26-39, with a losing mark at home (11-27) and a winning mark on the road (15-12). They have been a good bet to cover on the run line as the underdog, going 13-13.The Tampa Bay Rays are playing at home against the Baltimore Orioles today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Rays games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Rays games this season is 34-30, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record for Rays games is 12-5. This season, 70.8% of Rays games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, while only 3.1% of their games have had lower lines.Ryan Pepiot gets the start for the Rays today and is facing the Orioles at home. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 4-2 with an ERA of 3.96. Pepiot's WHIP for the season is currently .95, and opponents are batting .181 off the right-hander this year. In his last outing, Pepiot picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had three straight outings in which he gave up three earned runs. Pepiot has made five quality starts this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.15 strikeouts and 2.75 walks.Heading into today's game, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .233 and are dead last in the league in home runs. However, they do have a good team BABIP of .29. Isaac Paredes has been a bright spot for the Rays this season, as he is batting .288 with 10 homers and 37 RBIs.

Over his last nine games, Jose Siri is hitting .300 with three homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him move into the team's home run lead over Randy Arozarena, who is batting just .179 for the season. Arozarena does have eight homers, which is 2nd on the team.

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