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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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<p>Looking to win big? The Warriors and Pioneers face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Merrimack College come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-63 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Merrimack improved to 6-8 on the season with a 67-54 win over Fairfield on Friday, January 3rd. The Warriors were -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack took control early, leading 38-24 at halftime. They scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30, maintaining their lead to secure the win.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Devon Savage was a standout, going 7 for 8 from three-point range and overall, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Clark added 18 points, though he shot just 36.8% from the field, contributing 5 assists as well.</p><p>Even though Merrimack gave up 54 points, they allowed the other team to shoot 50% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 52 attempts. Defensively, they conceded 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, which is 45% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's defense allowed 9 threes on 15 attempts, a 60% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, also shooting 60%. Merrimack gave up 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Sacred Heart Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Sacred Heart improved to 5-8 on the season with a 99-82 home win over Canisius on Sunday. The Pioneers entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Leading 48-43 at halftime, Sacred Heart outscored Canisius 51-39 in the second half. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Sacred Heart's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They dominated inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc. The Pioneers also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 28 assists.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Paul McMillan IV added 21 points, and Griffin Barrouk contributed 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Anquan Hill also recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Sacred Heart's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they gave up 27 two-pointers on 41 attempts (65%). From three, the opposing team hit 10 of 28 (35%).</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>The Lakers and Red Flash are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash will host the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Saint Francis U is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-61 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Mercyhurst Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Mercyhurst dropped to 4-10 on the season after a 62-50 loss to Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Lakers, who were +8.5 underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Mercyhurst led 29-28 at halftime but managed just 21 points in the second half while allowing 34. The Lakers’ inability to maintain their first-half momentum contributed to their latest loss.</p><p>Mercyhurst's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. They hit only 26.1% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-23 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 40%.</p> <p>Abdul Momoh was a bright spot, scoring 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds in 24 minutes. Aidan Reichert added 15 points, hitting 1-of-2 from three, while Jordan Jones chipped in 12 points despite missing both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot just 34% from the field, with 19 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Lakers gave up 13 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 40% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Mercyhurst's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, shooting 60%. The Lakers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Red Flash Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Red Flash fell to 2-11 on the season after a 64-60 home loss to Stonehill on Sunday. Saint Francis U entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 124 points fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Saint Francis U led 33-20 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing Stonehill to put up 44 points.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they managed 11 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p> <p>Riley Parker and Bobby Rosenberger III each scored 19 points, with Parker hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Hermann Koffi also connected on 3 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points. Louie Semona had a tough shooting night, hitting just 2 of 11 threes, while Todd Brogna contributed 13 rebounds.</p><p>Saint Francis U's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 41% with 15 made shots out of 36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Red Flash allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 12/14 from the free-throw line, hitting 85% of their foul shots. Saint Francis U gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>The Gaels and Stags are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags will host the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. In this Metro Atlantic Athletic matchup, Iona is favored bt -1.5 vs. Fairfield. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.</p><h3>IONA GAELS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Iona Shock Everyone at Leo D. Mahoney Arena?</h3><p>Iona improved to 5-10 on the season with a 74-73 road win over Siena on Sunday. The Gaels entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After trailing 38-37 at halftime, Iona outscored Siena 37-35 in the second half to secure the win. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Iona's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 31.6% of their threes (6/19) and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42). At the free-throw line, the Gaels shot 70%, making 14 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Brendan Coyle led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and shooting 71.4% overall. Justice Shoats added 16 points and 4 assists, while Adam Njie Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds. Clarence Rupert was efficient, going 5 for 6 from the field for 12 points, and Justin Menard knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Even with Iona giving up 73 points, their defense held the opposing team to 44% shooting from the field. The Gaels allowed 13 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 54% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iona's defense limited the other team to 33% shooting, with 7 made threes on 21 attempts. The Gaels also sent their opponents to the line 36 times, where they converted 26 free throws, a 72% rate. Iona gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Win at Home?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Fairfield's season continued to struggle as they fell to 4-9 after a 67-54 road loss to Merrimack on Friday. The Stags entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Fairfield trailed 38-24 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Merrimack 30-29. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Fairfield's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 36.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 38.6%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 1 of 17 attempts (5.9%), while they were solid from the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 (84.6%).</p> <p>Devon Savage was the standout performer, hitting 7 of 8 shots overall, including 7 of 8 from three-point range, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Clark added 18 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 7 of 19 from the field.</p><p>Fairfield's defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fairfield's opponents hit 9 of 15 threes, shooting 60%. They also went 6/10 from the free-throw line. Fairfield gave up 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

Iona Gaels vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canadiens and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS 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, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canadiens.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+178)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Montreal Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal’s record fell to 19-18-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Penguins built a 2-0 lead before Christian Dvorak scored for Montreal in the third period. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal managed just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season, scoring at 14:28 in the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th assist of the season.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens gave up the first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 27-10-4 for the season. Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>After falling behind 1-0, the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored the next three, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Washington's offense was quiet in their 4-2 loss to Carolina, managing just 2 goals on 21 shots. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways and were held scoreless after the first period.</p> <p>Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist. Nic Dowd also contributed with his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled after taking a 2-1 lead, allowing three unanswered goals. The first came at 17:31 in the 2nd period, followed by another at 14:34, and an empty-netter at 19:51 in the 3rd. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals' defense also gave up 44 shots on goal and recorded just 2 takeaways.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Knights and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. This Northeast conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Le Moyne is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS LE MOYNE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Le Moyne Dolphins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ted Grant Court at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LE MOYNE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Le Moyne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Fairleigh Dickinson?</h3><h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairleigh Dickinson improved to 2-11 on the season with a 71-59 win over Wagner on Sunday. The Knights, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>FDU led 24-21 at halftime and exploded for 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 130.5.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).</p> <p>Terrence Brown led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.7% overall. Zae Blake added 20 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Zaire Williams contributed 18 points despite shooting just 27.8% from the field and 1 of 7 from three. Bismark Nsiah chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds, also dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>Fairleigh Dickinson's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the other team to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Fairleigh Dickinson allowed 19 two-point field goals on 52 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12, shooting 75%. The Knights also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dolphins dropped to 3-11 on the season after a 78-62 road loss to LIU on Friday. Le Moyne came into the game as +3 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Le Moyne trailed 35-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 43 to the Sharks.</p><p>In their last game, Le Moyne's offense put up 62 points, shooting 43.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% clip, but connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Dolphins shot 56.7%, with Ocypher Owens leading the way, hitting 7 of 8 shots overall and grabbing 12 rebounds. Malachi Davis added 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Dolphins allowed 30 field goals on 54 attempts, including 23 two-pointers at a 56% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Le Moyne's opponents shot 53%, hitting 7 of their 13 three-point attempts. The Dolphins also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 11 free throws.</p>

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Le Moyne Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Saints and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Quinnipiac as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</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>Can Siena Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Siena’s season record dropped to 7-8 after a narrow 74-73 loss to Iona on Sunday. The Saints, who were -2.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Siena led 38-37 at halftime but were outscored 37-35 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Siena put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.3%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 26-for-36 from the line.</p> <p>Brendan Coyle led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range. Justice Shoats added 16 points and 4 assists, while Adam Njie Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds. Clarence Rupert was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field, and Justin Menard knocked down 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite Siena's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points in their last game. The Saints' opponents shot 44% from the field, hitting 20 of their 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 26 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Bobcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Quinnipiac fell to 6-8 on the season after a 69-62 road loss to Marist on Sunday. The Bobcats entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Quinnipiac struggled in the first half, trailing 30-19 at the break, but they showed signs of life in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 39.1% of their three-pointers, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 36.1%.</p> <p>Josh Pascarelli led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Elijah Lewis added 19 points and 4 assists, and Amarri Monroe contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 19/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws (68%). Quinnipiac gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Siena Saints vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>At 9:00 ET, the 10th-ranked San Antonio Spurs (17-16) will travel to Denver to take on the 4th-ranked Nuggets (19-13). The Nuggets are currently favored by 7 points and have a moneyline of -259. The over/under line is set at 236.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on ALT.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +7</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-112 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does San Antonio Have A Chance at Ball Arena?</h3><p>The Spurs improved to 17-16 this season with a dominant 122-86 win over the Clippers on Tuesday. San Antonio, favored by 3.5 points, easily covered the spread, while the game’s total of 208 points fell short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>San Antonio jumped out to a 31-17 lead in the 1st quarter and extended it with a 10-0 run, pushing the score from 52-36 to 62-36. They continued to control the game, leading 91-63 going into the 4th quarter, where they outscored the Clippers 31-23.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 122-86 win over the Clippers, scoring 27 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. He was dominant in the 1st quarter, putting up 17 points. Keldon Johnson added 17 points, and Stephon Castle contributed 15, with 10 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>San Antonio shot 49% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 22.5% rate. Wembanyama shot 55.6% from the floor, while Johnson and Castle were both over 60%.</p><p>The Spurs' defense was dominant on Tuesday, holding the Clippers to just 86 points. San Antonio gave up 17 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, then clamped down in the 3rd, allowing only 20 points. They finished strong in the 4th, giving up 23 points.</p> <p>The Clippers shot just 34% from the field and 26% from three, hitting 11 threes. San Antonio sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Spurs grabbed 43 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 19-13 on the season with a 139-120 win over the Hawks on Wednesday. Denver, who was favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 259 exceeded the over/under line of 246.5 by 12.5 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when Denver went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 86-79 to 98-79. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Atlanta 41-24, and entered the 4th quarter with a 115-95 lead.</p><p>In their win over the Hawks, the Nuggets shot 56.4% from the field, with a 40% mark from three-point range, hitting 12 threes. Nikola Jokic led the way with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. each added 21 points, with Porter hitting 5 threes at 55.6%. Porter also scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Russell Westbrook added 11 of his 16 points in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 38 points, the Nuggets tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 24 points in the 3rd and 25 in the 4th to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Hawks to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>Denver also sent Atlanta to the line 21 times, where the Hawks made 14 free throws. From beyond the arc, the Hawks hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Nuggets finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>The Ravens are favored on the money line at -210 as they prepare to take on the Texans at 4:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th. The Texans are the underdog at +176, and the point spread favors the Ravens by -4. The over/under line is set at 47.5 points for this week 17 AFC matchup, which is being televised on NFLX.</p><h3>BALTIMORE RAVENS VS HOUSTON TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans +4</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 4:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texans winning this one by a score of 29 to 25</li><li>Not only do we have the Texans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ravens Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 10-5 record, the Ravens sit 5th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of making the playoffs. They’ve won two straight games, including a 34-17 victory over the Steelers in week 16. Baltimore was a 7-point favorite in that game and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 8-6-1. Their O/U record stands at 12-3, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Ravens have a 52.6% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 3-2 in division games and 6-4 in conference play. Baltimore is 5-2 at home and 5-3 on the road.</p><p>Our offensive power rankings have the Ravens at the top heading into week 17. They lead the NFL in yards per game with 423.7 and are 3rd in points per game, averaging 30.1. Baltimore ranks 5th in passing yards per game, despite being 26th in pass attempts. They lean heavily on the run game, ranking 3rd in attempts and 2nd in rushing yards per game with 181.2. On 3rd downs, the Ravens convert 48.2% of the time, which is 3rd best in the NFL, but they are 30th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson threw for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, posting a passer rating of 115. Derrick Henry had 24 carries for 162 yards, and Zay Flowers led the team with 5 catches for 100 yards. Baltimore scored in every quarter against the Steelers, putting up 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Before that, Jackson had a 5-touchdown game in week 15, and he threw for 237 yards in week 14.</p><p>Despite giving up 117 rushing yards to the Steelers, the Ravens' defense came away with a 34-17 win. They allowed 198 passing yards on 22 completions, with Pittsburgh finishing with 315 total yards. Baltimore's defense also forced one interception and recorded three sacks.</p>
<p>On the day, the Ravens held Pittsburgh to a 40% third-down conversion rate and won the battle in quarterback hits, finishing with a +6 differential. Even though the Steelers managed to run for 117 yards, they averaged 4.9 yards per attempt.</p><h3>Are The Texans Going Win In At Upset At NRG Stadium</h3><p>Despite their week 16 loss to the Chiefs, the Texans have locked up the AFC South with a 9-6 record. They are 4-1 in the division and 7-3 in conference play, putting them 4th in the AFC standings. Our power rankings have them 11th heading into week 17, when they will host the Ravens.</p> <p>Houston has a +1.3 scoring margin this season and is 6-8-1 against the spread. They are 4-6-1 as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-9-1, with their games averaging 44.9 points (O/U line: 44.8).</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Texans rank 20th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 23.1 points per game, which places them 13th in the NFL. They are 20th in passing yards per game (213.7) and 18th in rushing yards per game (109.6), with 25.9 rushing attempts per game. On 3rd down, they rank 15th with a conversion rate of 38.2%, and they are 19th in red zone conversions, scoring on 21.6% of their opportunities.</p> <p>In week 16, C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions against the Chiefs, completing 23 of 39 passes. Joe Mixon led the team in rushing with 57 yards on 14 carries, while Tank Dell had 6 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. Dell is now out for the season with a knee injury.</p><p>In their 27-19 loss to the Chiefs, the Texans' defense allowed 375 total yards and 124 rushing yards on 28 attempts. They gave up 251 passing yards, with Kansas City completing 68.3% of their passes. Houston struggled on third downs, allowing the Chiefs to convert 53.8% of their chances.<p></p>The Texans' defense managed just one sack in the game and struggled to generate consistent pressure, as they lost the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials. Giving up 27 points, Houston's defense was unable to slow down the Chiefs' offense enough to come out with a win.</p>

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