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<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Islanders face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are hosting the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Islanders as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sabres.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+132)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Sabres Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres fell to 11-19-4. Buffalo led early with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. They’re now 0-1 in their last game.</p><p>Buffalo took 32 shots on goal but only managed one score in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his fifth goal of the season, coming on a shorthanded play 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres had 13 giveaways and didn’t record any assists. They were shut out in both the second and third periods.</p><p>Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, but Buffalo's defense allowed two second-period goals, both on the power play, leading to a 2-1 loss to Detroit. The Sabres' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Islanders Chances at Home</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 13-14-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Going into the game, the total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that figure. The Islanders, as the underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>New York fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Islanders added another goal in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers but only found the net twice. Casey Cizikas scored for the first time this season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth goal, coming with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and was held scoreless in the first and third periods. The Islanders registered 4 assists, with Simon Holmstrom picking up his fourth of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense added 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cornhuskers and Rainbow Warriors face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 66-49 win over Murray State on Sunday, the Cornhuskers improved to 8-2 this season. Nebraska, favored by eight points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 34-14 at halftime, Nebraska’s defense was strong early. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 88.9%.</p> <p>Kylen Milton led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Connor Essegian added 15 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Morgan was dominant inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nebraska finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Nebraska's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Cornhuskers were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws (53%). Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 5-3 on the season with a 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Hawaii led 44-31 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 30. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Greene added 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and Jaehshon Thomas contributed 16 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Hawaii gave up 61 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rainbow Warriors couldn’t contain the attack, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the opponent to 5/15 shooting, a 33% clip. The Rainbow Warriors also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Hawaii allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Stars and Hockey Club are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hockey Club will host the game at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Stars are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Hockey Club. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Hockey Club to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Hockey Club on the moneyline (+140)</li><li>The Hockey Club are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Salt Lake City Possible for the Stars?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars now sit at 19-13-0. Dallas was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, the Stars tied it up in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board with two goals in the second. They ended the game with 32 giveaways.</p><p>Dallas' defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, and after the Stars tied it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Can Utah Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah dropped to 16-11-6 after a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The Hockey Club held a 2-0 lead before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Utah entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Logan Cooley opened the scoring for Utah at 11:52 in the first period, and Ian Cole added another goal at 12:00 in the second. However, the Golden Knights tied it up with a goal at 19:59 in the second period and eventually won with a goal at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal and scored three times in their 4-3 loss to Vegas. Logan Cooley opened the scoring in the first period, netting his second goal of the season. Ian Cole followed with his first goal of the year in the second period, while Alexander Kerfoot added his second goal in the third.</p> <p>Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. Utah recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the first goal at 15:06 in the 2nd period, and they allowed three more, including the game-winner in overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 88.6%. Utah's defense also had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Raiders and Volunteers face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Volunteers are hosting the game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -26.5 vs. Middle Tennessee.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Middle Tennessee at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Middle Tennessee Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Middle Tennessee improved to 7-3 on the season with a narrow 67-65 win over Lipscomb on Thursday. The Blue Raiders were favored by 2.5 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 132, falling short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>Middle Tennessee led 37-30 at halftime but allowed Lipscomb to score 35 points in the second half while managing just 30 points themselves. Despite the close call, the Blue Raiders held on for the win.</p><p>Middle Tennessee struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit only 59.1% of their free throws. The Blue Raiders managed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with just 8 assists.</p> <p>Jacob Ognacevic was a bright spot, scoring 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including 1-of-3 from three-point range. Jestin Porter added 14 points, despite shooting 4-of-14 overall and 1-of-6 from deep. Essam Mostafa contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Gyasi Powell chipped in 11 points, hitting 2-of-5 from three.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense held their opponents to 65 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (24/63). They limited two-point shooting to 18/42 (42%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Blue Raiders allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts (28%). Their opponents shot 59% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 22.</p><h3>Can the Volunteers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Tennessee improved to 11-0 this season with an 84-36 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday. The Volunteers, who were heavy favorites at -36.5, covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Tennessee led 38-15 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring the Catamounts 46-21. The game’s total points ended at 120, falling short of the 142.5 over/under line.</p><p>Tennessee put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, the Volunteers were efficient, making 12 of 14 attempts (85.7%).</p> <p>The Volunteers dished out 22 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Chaz Lanier led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 42.1% overall and 42.9% from three (3/7). Jordan Gainey added 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots and 50% from beyond the arc (2/4), while Darlinstone Dubar contributed 13 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they gave up 36 points in their last game. The Volunteers allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 32 made baskets on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, Tennessee's defense allowed 24 makes on 42 attempts, a 57% shooting rate. They also gave up 8 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 29% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Tennessee's opponent shot 85%, making 12 of 14 attempts. The Volunteers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Mountaineers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, MD. Quinnipiac is favored by -1.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup the against Mount St. Mary's. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.</p><h3>QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Knott Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will Mount St. Mary's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Quinnipiac has been dominant at home this season, but they have also been very good on the road. They are 8-3 on the road, and they have won their last four road games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bobcats have won 10 games in a row, and they are 19-4 on the season. In their last game, they beat Saint Peter's by a score of 84-73.</p><p>Quinnipiac has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 14-8 overall. As the favorite, the Bobcats have a mark of 10-5 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS record is 7-4 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, Quinnipiac has an 8-2 ATS mark.</p><p>Quinnipiac games have an over/under record of 8-14 this season, and today's line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.4). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 152 points compared to their season average of 149.3 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Quinnipiac offense ended with 84 points against Saint Peter's. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 58.7% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Bobcats have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 177th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 194th in percentage and 190th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bobcats' defense is ranked 145th in the country at 71.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Quinnipiac's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.1% this season.</p><h3>Does Mount St. Mary's Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's will look to continue their three-game winning streak when they take on Quinnipiac. The Mountaineers have been much better at home this season, going 6-3 compared to 4-10 on the road.</p>

<p>Mount St. Mary's is 1-9 as an underdog this season, and they are coming off an 82-78 win over Manhattan. Over their last 10 home games, the Mountaineers are 7-3.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's has struggled against the spread this season, going just 9-13-1. Their ATS record at home is 4-5 and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three home games. Overall, they are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog and have gone just 1-4 ATS in their last five games as the underdog.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's games have an over/under record of 14-9 this season. So far, the average point total in their games is 142.6 points. Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (137.8). Over their last three games, their games have had an average scoring total of 140 points compared to their season average of 142.6 points per game.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 82 points against Manhattan. This output exceeded their season average of 72 points per game. The top scorer for the Mountaineers was Dakota Leffew with 20 points, while Josh Reaves also added 15 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Mount St. Mary's defense is giving up an average of 70.6 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.3 threes per game vs. Quinnipiac. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.</p>

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-991) will host the Utah Jazz (+640) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 14 points, and the over/under line is set at 232.5.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game with a 7-20 record, which puts them 14th in the Western Conference. They have won two games in a row. Cleveland is 25-4 and has won four straight. They are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +14</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-130 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Win in Cleveland?</h3><p>Utah improved to 7-20 this season with a 105-94 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Jazz, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 199, falling well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 24-19 at the end of the 1st quarter, Utah took control by outscoring Brooklyn 31-21 in the 2nd quarter and 25-18 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 75-63 lead and held off the Nets, who edged them 31-30 in the final period.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points in their win over the Nets, scoring 14 in the 4th quarter despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 23.1% from three. Svi Mykhailiuk and Collin Sexton each added 18 points, with Mykhailiuk hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>Utah made 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from deep and 47.7% overall. Sexton and Mykhailiuk both scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Markkanen's big 4th quarter helped secure the win.</p><p>The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, giving up just 94 points in the win. They held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, and a mere 18 in the 3rd. Even with a 31-point 4th quarter, Utah's defense was solid throughout.</p> <p>Utah limited the Nets to 40% shooting, including just 17% from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn made only 7 threes. The Jazz also recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 25-4 on the season with a dominant 126-99 win over the 76ers on Saturday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 225, just over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, Cleveland took control by outscoring Philadelphia 36-25 in the 2nd and 33-21 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 99-76 lead, the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 107-82 to 117-82.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on an offensive show in their win over the 76ers, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 85.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mobley added 10 in the same period.</p><p>The Cavaliers tightened up defensively after a shaky 1st quarter, allowing just 69 points over the final three periods to hold the 76ers to 99 points. Cleveland's defense was particularly strong in the 3rd quarter, where they gave up just 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. Cleveland also recorded 8 steals and 1 block in the game.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (+1102) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-2300) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-18) are favored in this game, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (22-5) is currently on a seven-game win streak and is the top team in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Wizards (4-22) are 15th in the Eastern Conference and have lost four straight games.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +18</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-121 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Washington's struggles continued on Saturday with a 112-101 loss to the Bucks, dropping their record to 4-22. The Wizards, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control with a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 48-44 to 62-44. Washington was held to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and, despite outscoring Milwaukee 29-26 in the 4th, couldn’t close the gap after entering the final period down 86-72.</p><p>In their 112-101 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards hit 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.4% from the field.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 61.5%. He scored 16 points in the 1st quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter and ultimately falling to the Bucks 112-101. Washington allowed Milwaukee to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Bucks hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. Washington sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4. The Wizards finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oklahoma City?</h3><p>After a 104-97 road win over the Heat on Friday, the Thunder improved to 22-5 for the season. Oklahoma City, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 7-point victory. The game’s total of 201 points fell short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Despite being outscored 27-23 in the 4th, Oklahoma City held on for the win.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Heat, scoring 33 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, though he shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Williams was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 13 in the 3rd. Luguentz Dort hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, finishing with 14 points. The Thunder connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc, despite an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p><p>The Thunder put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Heat to just 97 points. Oklahoma City gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. They continued their solid play in the 3rd, giving up 23 points, and managed to hold off Miami in the 4th, despite allowing 27 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Thunder limited the Heat to 43% shooting from the field, including just 30% from three-point range, where Miami made 12 threes. Oklahoma City also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13. The Thunder controlled the boards with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Falcons and Chippewas game? Catch the action at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI, as the Chippewas hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Central Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Bowling Green in a Mid-American conference matchup.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at McGuirk Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Chippewas.</li><li>Not only will Central Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Bowling Green as Away Dogs</h3><p>After losing their last game to Eastern Michigan by a score of 69-60, the Bowling Green Falcons have an overall record of 16-9. They have gone 7-5 in Mid-American Conference play compared to their 9-4 non-conference record.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Falcons have gone 4-5, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak away from home. For the season, their average scoring margin on the road is -6.6 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Bowling Green has an ATS record of 4-5. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6 and they are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three road games. For the year, the Falcons are 10-13 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, Bowling Green's over/under record is 15-8. The average over/under line in their games is 147.7 and today's line is set at 138.5. This year, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Bowling Green offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus Eastern Michigan. During the game, they attempted 26 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 34.4%. Offensively, the Falcons hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 234th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 341st in terms of percentage and 235th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On the defensive side, Bowling Green is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 72.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Bowling Green's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.9% this season.</p><h3>Do the Chippewas Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Central Michigan will be the favorite in this game, as they are favored by 1.5 points. They come in with a record of 15-10, including a 9-3 mark in Mid-American Conference play.</p>

<p>At home, the Chippewas have been excellent, going 7-2 this season. They have won their last five games at home and are 8-2 in their last 10.</p><p>Central Michigan has been a solid ATS team this year, going 14-10. They have been even better vs. the spread at home, going 7-2. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Chippewas are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Central Michigan games is 8-15-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 135.8 points, and today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 113 points and their OU record during this stretch is 0-3. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>In their latest game, Central Michigan offense put up 69 points against Western Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 8 threes. Offensively, the Chippewas hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 292nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 365th in terms of percentage and 312nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Chippewas' defense holds the 115th rank in the nation, allowing 69.8 points per game. So far, the Central Michigan defense is giving up an average of 10.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (564th).</p>

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