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<p>The Tigers and Miners are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Miners will host the game at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and UTEP is favored by -13.5 vs. Jackson State.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Don Haskins Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Miners.</li><li>Even though we have UTEP winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Jackson State?</h3><h3>Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jackson State’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 0-10 after a 100-58 loss to Iowa State on Sunday. The Tigers were +36 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 46-24 at halftime, Jackson State allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Jackson State struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 37% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. They hit 31.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 22 attempts, and were efficient at the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 for 84.6%.</p> <p>Dorian McMillian led the team with 20 points, though he shot just 36.4% overall and from three. Curtis Jones added 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep, while Milan Momcilovic contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% from three. Dishon Jackson was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4.</p><p>Jackson State's defense struggled, allowing 100 points on 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team shot 59% from inside the arc, hitting 23 of 39 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Jackson State gave up 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws (72%).</p><h3>Will the Miners Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UTEP improved to 5-3 on the season with a 67-62 win over Tarleton State on Monday. The Miners were -15 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 129, just under the O/U line of 130.5.</p> 

<p>UTEP led 32-23 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. Despite the win, the Miners will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>UTEP's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, and they hit 69.7% of their free throws, going 23-for-33 from the line.</p> <p>Otis Frazier III and Bubu Benjamin each scored 18 points, with Benjamin shooting 50% from the field. Keitenn Bristow added 13 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>UTEP's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Miners gave up 13 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UTEP's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37%. They also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 69%. UTEP gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Capitals face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS 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 12:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</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 Bruins.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+120)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>Boston improved to 20-14-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston’s offense got going early in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game, followed by Charlie Coyle’s 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Boston's defense was solid in their previous game, allowing 0 goals and securing a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Will Washington Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes brought their record to 24-10-2. The Capitals trailed 1-0 before scoring twice in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals to seal the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with the Hurricanes scoring the final three goals of the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Washington's two goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at the 19:49 mark. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Hurricanes, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal and recording just two takeaways. Carolina scored twice in the 2nd period and added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the 3rd.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 11-12 San Antonio Spurs (-195) will host the 5-19 New Orleans Pelicans (+165) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Spurs are currently 4.5-point favorites and have lost three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 225 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and can be seen on Gulf TV. The Pelicans are 15th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-125 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pelicans Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-19 on the season after a 119-109 home loss to the Thunder on Saturday. New Orleans, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 222.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma City took control early with a 10-0 run, and the Pelicans couldn’t recover. The Thunder outscored New Orleans 42-28 in the 2nd quarter, and despite a strong finish by the Pelicans, who won the 3rd and 4th quarters, the early deficit was too much to overcome.</p><p>Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists in their 119-109 loss to the Thunder, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Herbert Jones added 24 points on 80% shooting, knocking down 2 threes at 50% efficiency, while Trey Murphy contributed 16 points, making 3 threes at 50% as well.</p> <p>The Pelicans struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.7% with 11 made threes. Overall, they shot 48.1% from the field. Murray scored 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Jones added 9 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Pelicans' defense struggled early, giving up 77 points in the first half, but they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points combined. Despite the improved effort, they still allowed the Thunder to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Orleans held Oklahoma City to 12 made threes on 37% shooting. The Pelicans sent the Thunder to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can San Antonio Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Spurs fell to 11-12 on the season after a 140-113 home loss to the Kings on Friday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 253 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 228 by 25 points.</p> <p>San Antonio started strong with a 10-0 run, but the Kings took control, outscoring the Spurs 36-26 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter down 100-86, the Spurs were outscored 40-27 in the final period.</p><p>Julian Champagnie knocked down 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 30 points in the Spurs' 140-113 loss to the Kings. He was the only Spur to hit more than 2 threes, as the team shot 34.1% from deep, making 14 threes overall.</p> <p>Stephon Castle added 15 points, 8 of which came in the 3rd quarter, while Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan each contributed 14 points. The Spurs shot 42.9% from the field as a team.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled against the Kings, giving up 140 points on 56% shooting. Sacramento scored at least 31 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 4th. San Antonio also allowed the Kings to hit 47% of their threes, with 16 made from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Spurs sent the Kings to the line 24 times, where they converted 22 free throws. San Antonio finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>The Knicks (-192) are favored by 4.5 points over the Magic (+161) in a matchup between the 4th and 3rd place teams in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 215.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and will tip off at 6:00 ET. The Knicks are 15-10 on the season while the Magic are 17-10.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-85 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 15-10 on the season after a 108-100 loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. New York, favored by 7.5 points at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in well under the 237.5 line.</p> <p>New York led 54-47 at halftime, but an 11-0 run by Atlanta in the 3rd quarter shifted momentum. The Hawks outscored the Knicks 34-18 in the 3rd, and while New York edged Atlanta 28-27 in the 4th, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 108-100 loss to the Hawks, the Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 43% from the field and 26.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 11 threes. Josh Hart led the way with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate.</p> <p>Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each added 19 points, with Towns grabbing 19 rebounds. Hart and Towns both scored 9 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Bridges contributed 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Knicks couldn’t hold off the Hawks, allowing 108 points in the loss. New York gave up 34 points in the 3rd quarter, but they limited Atlanta to 22 points in the 1st and 25 in the 2nd.</p> <p>The Knicks held the Hawks to 41% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 29% shooting. New York also recorded 8 steals and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Orlando?</h3><p>The Magic fell to 17-10 on the season after a 114-109 road loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Orlando entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by just five points. The total score of 223 points went over the pre-game line of 215.</p> <p>Orlando started strong, leading 33-25 after the 1st quarter, but the Bucks took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, including an 11-0 run. The Magic tried to rally in the 4th, outscoring Milwaukee 37-34, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Jalen Suggs poured in 18 of his 32 points in the 4th quarter, but the Magic fell short against the Bucks, scoring just 109 points. Suggs hit 3 threes, though he shot just 27.3% from deep, and the team as a whole struggled from beyond the arc, making only 6 threes at a 22.2% clip.</p> <p>Anthony Black added 17 points, with 5 coming in the final period, while Moritz Wagner was perfect from the field, finishing with 13 points, including 9 in the 2nd quarter. The Magic shot 44.1% overall in the loss.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Bucks to just 20 points, the Magic struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 and 34 points, respectively, leading to a 114-109 loss. Overall, Orlando allowed Milwaukee to shoot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a decent job defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 11 threes at a 36% clip. The Magic also sent Milwaukee to the line 25 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>Chris Bassitt and the Blue Jays are favored at -118 heading into their matchup vs. the Red Sox, who are +100 on the money line. This one is set to get started at 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. NESN is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Red Sox will be looking to keep their two-game winning streak alive. They are 78-78 and 4th in the AL East, while the Blue Jays are 73-83 and have lost three straight.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -118</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Monday, September 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston closed out their series vs. the Twins with an impressive 9-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +102 on the money line. It was a big 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Twins could only score three runs, all of which came in the 5th.</p>

<p>Kutter Crawford put together a good start for the Red Sox, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up just three earned runs, and picking up the win. Boston's offense was carried by Romy Gonzalez, who went 1/4 with a homer and four RBIs.</p><p>Boston is at an even 78-78 this season, and they are 14 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. The Red Sox will be on the road today to take on the Blue Jays, and they are 5 games behind the Rays for the final Wild Card spot. Boston has gone 22-24 against other teams in the AL East.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are just below .500 at 37-41. They have been better on the road, where they are 41-37 this season. As the road underdog, the Red Sox are 26-30 this season, and they have won two straight as the underdog overall.</p><p>When the Red Sox are on the road, they have been a solid run line bet, going 44-34 on the season. They have a positive run differential on the road, averaging 0.5 more runs per game than their opponents. They have been especially good against the run line as an underdog, going 46-34. Their average run differential in all games is just 0.1 runs per game.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Red Sox have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season. Their over/under record for the season is 77-71. The average over/under line for their games this season is 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 14-10-3. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Tanner Houck gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Blue Jays on the road. So far this season, he has made 29 starts and has a record of 8-10. Houck's ERA is 3.21, along with a WHIP of 1.16. In his 29 starts, he has one complete game shutout and 19 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Houck finished with a no-decision after giving up one earned run in four innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight outings. Opponents are batting .233 off Houck this season.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 5th in the league in home runs and have the best team BABIP in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. Boston has been even better on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .253, which is 6th in the league.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 28 home runs is 2nd on the team and 14th in the league. Devers has also driven in a team-high 83 runs and is batting .272. Tyler O'Neill has also been a big power threat, as he is 11th in the league with 31 homers. Over his last nine games, Triston Casas has four home runs but is batting just .241 in that stretch.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rays with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Rays scored a run in the bottom of the 9th to pick up the win. Toronto was the +111 underdog on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Ryan Burr got the start for the Blue Jays and took the loss. He only lasted 1 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs. Offensively, the Blue Jays had 11 hits but only scored three runs. Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each had three hits and scored one run apiece.</p><p>Toronto is 73-83 overall, and they are 5th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 19 games. The Blue Jays come into today's game having lost three straight games. In the AL East, they are 20-29 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 38-37 this season, and they are 35-46 on the road. As the favorite, the Blue Jays are 44-29 and 29-54 as the underdog. Toronto has won three straight games at home, and their overall series record is 17-26-6. They dropped their most recent series vs. the Rays.</p><p>When betting the run line with the Blue Jays, it's been more profitable to take them on the road, where they are 51-30. They are 28-47 vs. the run line at home. They have been an underdog in 83 games, and they are 47-36 vs. the run line in those games. Their average run margin is -0.3, and they are 79-77 vs. the run line overall.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays have an over/under record of 78-74 this season, with an average combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 24-17-2. Overall, 71 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, accounting for 45.5% of their games. Their current under streak is at 5 games.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today vs. the Red Sox and comes in with a record of 10-13 and an ERA of 4.16. So far this season, he has made 30 starts, and opponents are batting .263 off the right-hander. Bassitt's last outing came on September 17th vs. the Rangers, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up one earned run in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. One positive note is that he has allowed just one earned run in three of his last four outings. Per nine innings, Bassitt is averaging 8.96 strikeouts and 3.4 walks.</p><p>The Blue Jays offense comes into the game averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is only 20th in the league. They have also been a below-average home run hitting team this season. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the league, and they have done a good job of avoiding strikeouts this season.</p>

<p>Over the team's last seven games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone 13/29 with two homers and four RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .327, and he is 10th in the league with 100 RBIs. George Springer is 2nd on the team with 19 homers, but he is batting just .219 for the season.</p>

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