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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Mastodons? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Mastodons as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue Fort Wayne winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Bethune-Cookman Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Bethune-Cookman's record has improved to 5-4 after defeating South Carolina State 80-71 in their most recent game. In their previous ten road games, Bethune-Cookman has gone 4-6, dating back to last year. As of now, Bethune-Cookman's record against the spread stands at 3-4 going into today's game. So far this season, they have gone 1-3 vs. the spread on the road and 2-1 at home.</p><p>After nine games, Bethune-Cookman has an over/under record of 3-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 146 points per game so far. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.</p><p>Bethune-Cookman's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against South Carolina State. They achieved a 43.3% field goal percentage and went 15/21 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 303rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 381st in terms of percentage and 247th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Bethune-Cookman defense is giving up an average of 71.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, the Bethune-Cookman defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Bethune-Cookman made 24 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.</p><h3>Can the Mastodons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>The Mastodons of Purdue Fort Wayne are heading into their 12th game of the season with a 10-1 record. In away games, the team is 4-1, and on their home floor, they are 3-0. Purdue Fort Wayne is currently performing well against the spread, sitting above .500 with a 6-2 ATS record. When playing away from home, the Mastodons are 4-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-1 ATS.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Purdue Fort Wayne have had an average of 151 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147.3 points. Their over/under record is 5-3-0. When assessing the Mastodons' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 156 points per game.</p><p>Against Southern Indiana, the Purdue Fort Wayne had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 86.8 points per game. They scored 70 points and posted a field goal percentage of 34.9% in the game. One area that the Purdue Fort Wayne offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 242nd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 50%.</p><p>Currently, the Mastodons' defense holds the 104th rank in the nation, allowing 68.8 points per game. In today's game, the Purdue Fort Wayne defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 57 points.</p>

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