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<p>Planning on watching today's Bison and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on CW. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -12.5 at home against Bucknell.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bucknell fell to 4-8 on the season after an 86-65 loss to Gonzaga on Saturday. The Bison, who were +34 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Bucknell trailed 38-27 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>In their recent game, Bucknell's offense put up 65 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. They connected on 10 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 32.3% from deep, while their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%. At the free-throw line, the Bison made 7 of 10 attempts, shooting 70%.</p> <p>Graham Ike was a standout performer, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in just 20 minutes, shooting 73.3% from the field. Noah Williamson added 16 points, and Ben Gregg contributed 15, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Josh Bascoe and Nolan Hickman each scored 14 points, with Hickman making 4 of 8 threes.</p><p>Despite sending their opponent to the line just 9 times, Bucknell gave up 86 points, allowing 47% shooting from the field. The Bison struggled to contain the two-point attack, with their opponent hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bucknell's defense allowed 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Orange Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-6 on the season after a tough 87-60 home loss to Maryland on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>After trailing 43-17 at halftime, Syracuse managed to score 43 points in the 2nd half but still allowed 44 points to Maryland, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Syracuse's offense managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They hit 50% from three, going 8-for-16, and made both of their free throws. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they grabbed 6 offensive rebounds, dishing out 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, hitting 6-of-9 from three and shooting 72.7% overall. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 17 points and 11 assists, shooting 60% from deep. Elijah Moore also contributed, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The Orange did manage to hold their opponent to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse allowed 8 threes on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line just twice, where they converted both attempts. Syracuse gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Warhawks and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and the Dolphins are favored to win at home against the Warhawks.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -5</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 11:30 ET on Monday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-65 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Louisiana-Monroe Shock Everyone at Swisher Gymnasium?</h3><p>After playing nine games, Louisiana-Monroe has a 4-5 record. In their first nine games, Louisiana-Monroe went 1-4 on the road and 1-1 at home. As of now, Louisiana-Monroe holds a 3-4 record against the spread. This includes a 3-2 record on the road and a 0-2 record at home.</p><p>After nine games, Louisiana-Monroe has an over/under record of 3-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 136.4 points per game so far. The Warhawks' last five games have culminated with an average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their recent game, the Warhawks' offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71.9 points per contest. Nika Metskhvarishvili is leading the team in scoring at 10 points per contest. Tyreke Locure has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 9.9 going into the game.</p><p>On defense, Louisiana-Monroe is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.1 points per game. In their most recent game, the Louisiana-Monroe defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Lamar knocked down 11 three-pointers on their way to 97 points.</p><h3>Do the Dolphins Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Jacksonville has a 7-4 overall record after 11 games. In road games, the Dolphins are 2-4, while they are 3-0 at home. Looking at Jacksonville's ATS performance, they currently have a 4-5 record heading into today's game. Over their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Jacksonville comes in with an over/under record of 7-2-0 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 150.9 points per game so far. The Dolphins' last five games have finished with a combined 146 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Jacksonville offense ended with 85 points against South Carolina State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.1% and made 7 threes. Robert McCray was the leading scorer for the Dolphins, putting up 22 points. In addition, Jarius Cook contributed 21 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Jacksonville defense is giving up an average of 70.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. Louisiana-Monroe. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.8%.</p>

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Yellow Jackets? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Georgia Tech being favored by -22.5 over Alabama A&M.</p><h3>ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia Tech winning straight-up, we like Alabama A&M at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Alabama A&M Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Alabama A&M Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alabama A&M fell to 1-8 on the season after a 97-90 home loss to Samford on Saturday, December 21st. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Bulldogs kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Alabama A&M trailed 55-46 at halftime but managed to outscore Samford 44-42 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 187 exceeded the O/U line of 163.5.</p><p>Alabama A&M's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 48.3% field goal percentage. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 27 threes at a 48.1% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 60%.</p> <p>Trey Fort led the way with 27 points, knocking down 7 of 11 threes, while AC Bryant added 22 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep. Bilal Abdur-Rahman dished out 10 assists to go along with 21 points, shooting 80% from the field.</p><p>Alabama A&M's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 97 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 29 field goals, including 13 three-pointers, as their opponents shot 48% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>In addition to their shooting woes, Alabama A&M sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 19 attempts. The Bulldogs also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Yellow Jackets Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Georgia Tech fell to 5-7 on the season after an 82-56 loss to Duke on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, just under the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Tech was competitive in the first half, trailing 41-36 at the break, but they struggled in the second half, scoring just 20 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Georgia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 36.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 35.3% of their threes, going 6-for-17 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Yellow Jackets connected on 8 of 10 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Kon Knueppel led the way with 18 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Khaman Maluach was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and finishing with 15 points and 8 rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. Baye Ndongo added 14 points, while Cooper Flagg and Duncan Powell each chipped in 13.</p><p>Despite Georgia Tech giving up 82 points, their defense held the opposing team to just 36% shooting from the field, with the Yellow Jackets allowing 21 made field goals on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to 36% shooting, with 15 made two-point shots on 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech's defense allowed 6 three-pointers on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from long range. At the free-throw line, the Yellow Jackets gave up 8 points on 10 attempts, with their opponent shooting 80% from the stripe. Georgia Tech also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>The Stars and Avalanche are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Avalanche will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Avalanche are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Stars.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Stars.</li><li>We like the Stars on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Stars are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Stars Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Stars have been the favorite in 71 of their 82 games and have gone 47-17-7 in those games. Over their last ten games, Dallas has gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>Overall, the Stars have gone 52-21-9 on the year, and they are in first place in both the Western Conference and the Central Division. In the Western Conference, Dallas has gone 34-16, and they are 17-9 against division opponents.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Stars have gone just 9-2 vs. the puck line this season and have an overall puck line record of 36-46. In their last ten games, Dallas has gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>On the road, the Stars have gone 22-19 vs. the puck line this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is +.8 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Dallas has gone 7-3 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Dallas' games have an average of 6.5 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Stars come in with an over/under performance of 42-39-1.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Dallas has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 3rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. Dallas' offense comes into the game ranked 11th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 2nd in the NHL.</p><p>Dallas' leading scorer is Wyatt Johnston. So far, he has 32 goals which is 34th in the NHL. Johnston also comes into the game with 33 assists.</p><p>The Avalanche defense is currently 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Colorado. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 19th with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jake Oettinger gets the start and has made 53 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-14, and his save percentage is 0.888%.</p><h3>Can Colorado Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Avalanche have gone 31-9-1 and have been favored in 69 of their 82 games. In the Western Conference, Colorado is in 4th place and 3rd in the Central Division. Over their last 10 games, the Avalanche have gone 6-4 and are 50-25-7 overall.</p>

<p>Against other Western Conference teams, Colorado has gone 34-16 this season. In their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 2-1 and are 4-1 over their last five games. This season, Colorado has been favored in 69 of their 82 games and have gone 45-18-6 in those games.</p></p><p>On the season, Colorado is 40-42 against the puck line, including a home mark of 24-17. In their last ten games at home, the Avalanche have gone just 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Avalanche have won 36 games by multiple goals, and their average scoring margin at home is at +1.5 goals per game. In their last five games overall, Colorado has a puck line record of 4-1.</p> <p>This season, Colorado's games have an average of 6.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.4. The Avalanche come in with an over/under performance of 47-32-3.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. This season, the Avalanche have a 34-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-10 record.</p><p>Colorado will be looking for a good game from Nathan MacKinnon who leads the team in scoring with 51 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, MacKinnon has 89 assists this season.</p><p>Colorado defense takes on the Stars ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Colorado. They also are 19th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Alexandar Georgiev gets the start and has made 62 starts this season. His record at this point is 38-18, and his save percentage is 0.966%.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 5/11/24

<p>The Thunder head into Charlotte as 8-point favorites over the Hornets. The over/under line for the game is set at 215.5. Oklahoma City has lost three straight games and is 52-25 on the season. The Hornets are 19-58 and are 13th in the East.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on BSSE.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +8</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-107 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Williams finishing with Jalen Williams points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Thunder Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Today, the Thunder are favored by 8 points against the Hornets. This season, Oklahoma City has been favored in 56 of their 77 games and has a record of 42-14 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 31-25 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +9.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's O/U record for the season is 42-34-1, and their last two games have gone over the posted totals. On average, the Thunder's games have finished with 233.3 points per game, compared to today's line of 215.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Thunder lost to the Pacers by a score of 126-112. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and Oklahoma City was getting 6 points. This loss dropped their record to 52-25 on the season, which is currently 3rd in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>For the season, the Thunder have an ATS record of 43-34, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. On the road, their ATS record is 20-20, and they are 23-14 ATS at home.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the best teams in the NBA, averaging 119.8 points per game (4th). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, where they average 117.0 points per game (6th).</p>

<p>So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 67.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Thunder are one of the top teams in the league, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage (49%). They are also one of the best three-point shooting teams, hitting 38% of their shots from beyond the arc (3rd).</p><p>This season, the Thunder's defense is the 14th ranked defense in the NBA at 14th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 55.8% of their games. Inside the arc, the Thunder defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.4% and 36.7% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Does Charlotte Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>In their most recent game, the Hornets defeated the Magic by a score of 124-115. The combined scoring in that game easily went over the O/U line of 206.5 points. Charlotte was a 12-point underdog in that game.</p>

<p>Today, the Hornets are 8-point underdogs against the Thunder. As the underdog this season, Charlotte has gone 16-55 straight-up and 29-40 against the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 10.9 points per game as the underdog.</p>

<p>Charlotte's O/U record for the season is 38-39, and their games have averaged 222.8 points per game. In 62 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than today's line of 215.5.</p>

<p>Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Hornets are in 13th place with a record of 19-58. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 12-37 and 5-10 against their division. At home, Charlotte is 11-28.</p><p>Heading into the game, the Hornets are ranked 29th in the NBA in scoring at 106.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 107.9 points per game this season.</p>

<p>When it comes to their three-point shooting, the Hornets are 24th in the league at 35%. Overall, they are averaging 11.9 made threes per game, which is 23rd in the NBA.</p>

<p>One area where the Hornets have struggled is getting to the free-throw line. They are last in the league in both free-throw attempts (18.5) and makes (14.5) per game.</p><p>On defense, the Hornets come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 116.5 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 107.3 points per contest (4th). For the season, Charlotte is ranked 23rd in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 21.1 free-throws per game vs. the Hornets and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.5%.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wild and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Stars being favored by -1.5 at home against the Wild.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Stars should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>The Stars should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 21-10-4. Minnesota entered as the puck line favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild at 9:41 in the opening period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman scored his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy netted his sixth in the Wild's 2-1 overtime victory against Toronto. Jared Spurgeon contributed two assists, bringing his season total to three, while Marco Rossi added his seventh assist on Boldy’s overtime winner.</p> <p>Minnesota fired 33 shots on goal but went scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy’s game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. The Wild recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Minnesota's defense also tallied 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they gave up came on a Maple Leafs power play at the 19:08 mark of the first period.</p><h3>Will Dallas Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Stars fell to 20-13-0 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Dallas, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Stars tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but managed just two scores in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. They ended the game with 32 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars will look to improve after allowing four goals to the Panthers, including the game-winner at 2:32 in the 3rd period and an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves and finished with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NBA showdown between the Heat and Knicks. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 212.5 points, and the Knicks are the home favorites against the Heat in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-105 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Bam Adebayo finishing with Bam Adebayo points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Miami Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Coming into today's game vs. the Knicks, the Heat are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-5. Across 15 games, the Heat have a 7-4 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 3-1 record in non-conference games.</p><p>Miami has an overall ATS record of 7-7 for the season so far. During this season, Miami has a 4-5 record against the spread as favorites and 3-2 as underdogs.</p><p>In their latest game, Miami's offense looked good, scoring 129 points against the Cavaliers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.3% and made 17/21 free throws. The top scorer for the Heat was Kyle Lowry with 28 points, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. also chipped in with 22 points.</p><p><p>Coming into the game, the Heat defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 20.0% of their games. Currently, they are 6th in the NBA at 108.1 points per game allowed.</p><p>In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Heat defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.4% while allowing 38.3% from downtown.</p></p><h3>Can the Knicks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>In today's game against the Heat, the Knicks aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 8-6. On the road this season, the Knicks have posted a 5-4 record, whereas they have a 3-2 record at home.</p><p>New York has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 10-4 against the spread. On the road, the Knicks have an ATS record of 6-3, as opposed to a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at home.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 110.1 points per game, the Knicks struggled in their previous game. Against the Timberwolves, the Knicks scored 100 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 34.8%. The top scorer for the Knicks was Jalen Brunson with 25 points, while Julius Randle also chipped in with 21 points.</p><p><p>This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 105.8 points per contest.</p><p>The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.</p></p>

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulls and Eagles. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Eagles at George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Eastern Michigan being favored by -3.5 at home against Buffalo.</p><h3>BUFFALO BULLS VS EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at George Gervin GameAbove Center at 3:30 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Eastern Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Be The Talk of George Gervin GameAbove Center?</h3><p>Buffalo will be looking to snap their five-game losing streak as they head on the road to take on Eastern Michigan. So far this season, the Bulls have gone 2-16, including a 1-5 record in Mid-American Conference play. As the underdog, they have gone 1-12.</p>

<p>On the road, Buffalo has gone just 1-6 this season, with their average margin of defeat sitting at -8.3 points per game. In their last 10 games away from home, they have gone just 2-8.</p><p>Buffalo's ATS record this season is just 6-11, but they have been much better vs. the spread on the road. The Bulls are 6-1 ATS away from home this year and 7-3 in their last 10 road games. As the underdog, Buffalo has gone 6-7 vs. the spread this season and is 5-5 in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Buffalo's over/under record for the season is 6-10-1 and the average scoring total in their games is 145.2 points. So far, 13 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line of 143.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points and their over/under record during that stretch is 0-2-1.</p><p>Most recently, the Buffalo offense finished with just 59 points vs. Ball State. For the game, they hit 10/33 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 32.8%. Offensively, the Bulls have a season long field goal percentage of 41%, which is 349th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 400th in percentage and 277th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Bulls' defense is nationally ranked 292nd, allowing 79.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the Buffalo defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Ball State knocked down 10 three-pointers on their way to 87 points.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Eagles?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan is 4-3 at home this season, and they are 2-2 when favored. They come into this game with a five-game losing streak, and they are 8-11 overall.</p>

<p>So far, the Eagles have gone 1-6 in Mid-American Conference play, compared to 7-5 in non-conference action. They have a scoring differential of -3.1 points per game at home.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's ATS record this season is 7-9-1, including a mark of 3-4 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles are just 2-7-1 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Eastern Michigan has gone 1-2 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Eastern Michigan games is 8-8-1. Today's over/under line of 143.5 is very close to the average over/under line in their games this year (144.1). So far, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Eastern Michigan offense ended with 56 points against Western Michigan. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 32.3% and made 5 threes. Tyson Acuff is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21.8 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Yusuf Jihad brings a PPG average of 7.7 into the game.</p><p>The Eagles' defense is presently ranked 223rd nationally, allowing an average of 74.9 points per contest. Against Western Michigan, the Eagles' defense gave up 73 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Western Michigan only made 9 free-throws.</p>

Buffalo Bulls vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>Betting on today's Dolphins and Big Green game? Catch the action at Edward Leede Arena in Hanover, NH, as the Big Green hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Dartmouth is favored by -4.5 against Le Moyne in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dartmouth Big Green -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Edward Leede Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DARTMOUTH BIG GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Big Green.</li><li>Not only will Dartmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dolphins Find a Way to Win in Hanover?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Le Moyne fell to 2-8 on the season after a 72-62 loss to Binghamton on Saturday, December 7th. The Dolphins, who were -2 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 140.</p> <p>Le Moyne trailed 33-22 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39. However, their comeback effort fell short.</p><p>Le Moyne's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a bright spot, scoring 30 points on 10 of 14 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range. Ocypher Owens added 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 6 of 10 from the field.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 attempts. The Dolphins allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Le Moyne held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. The opposing team also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Le Moyne gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Big Green Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Dartmouth dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 92-83 road loss to UMass-Lowell on Saturday. The Big Green entered the game as +11 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-35 at halftime, Dartmouth allowed 57 points in the second half while scoring 39. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 154.</p><p>Dartmouth's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 45.9% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, thanks in large part to their 47.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 of 36 attempts. They were also nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 shots for a 90.9% success rate.</p> <p>Connor Amundsen led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 8 three-pointers and adding 6 assists. Max Brooks was perfect from the field, going 12 for 12 and finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Quinton Mincey also had a strong performance, scoring 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 5 from deep, and contributing 6 assists.</p><p>Dartmouth's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point shots, with 30 made baskets inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Dartmouth's opponents shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws.</p>

Le Moyne Dolphins vs Dartmouth Big Green NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Cougars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars are hosting the game at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with the Cougars being the favored team playing at home against the Wildcats.</p><h3>BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +6</p><p>This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Chicago State winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Bethune-Cookman is playing their 11th game of the season today and they currently have a record of 5-5. In their previous ten road games, including those from last year, Bethune-Cookman has gone 3-7. Heading into today's game, Bethune-Cookman holds a 3-5 ATS record. This includes a 1-4 mark on the road vs. the spread and a 2-1 record at home.</p><p>Bethune-Cookman's games have, on average, featured 146.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.6 points so far. In the Wildcats' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 146 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>The Bethune-Cookman offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 63 points versus Purdue Fort Wayne. During the game, they attempted 13 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Zion Harmon who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.8. Jakobi Heady also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.9.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Bethune-Cookman defense is giving up an average of 71.0 points per contest. Bethune-Cookman's three-point defense is currently 71st in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.0% of their shots vs. Bethune-Cookman.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Cougars?</h3><p>Chicago State comes into their next game with a 6-9 record, having just won a close game against Valparaiso by a score of 63-62. When playing on the road, they have a record of 3-3, while at home they have a record of 1-5. Chicago State has a current against-the-spread record of 6-5-1 heading into today's game. Over their last five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Chicago State have had an average of 138.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 140.1 points. Their over/under record is 6-6-0. The Cougars' have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 139 points per game.</p><p>In their previous game, the Cougars' offense finished with 63 points, which is right in line with their current average of 66.4 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Wesley Cardet Jr. with 28 points. Jahsean Corbett also added 14 points for the Cougars.</p><p>The Cougars' defense is presently ranked 161st nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. Chicago State's three-point defense is currently 80th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.1% of their shots vs. Chicago State.</p>

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