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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>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>The Timberwolves and Suns head to Phoenix for game three of this first-round series with Minnesota holding a 2-0 lead. The Suns are favored by four points at home and are -183 on the money line. The Timberwolves are +152, and the over/under line is 206.5. ESPN is carrying the game at 10:30 PM ET from Footprint Center.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:30 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-113 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><p>The Timberwolves picked up a 105-93 win over the Suns in the most recent game of this series. Minnesota was favored by three points heading into the game and covered the spread. The over/under line was at 211.5 points, and the teams fell 13.5 points short of that combined total. The Timberwolves got off to a slow start offensively, scoring just 24 points in the first quarter.</p>

<p>Jaden McDaniels led all scorers with 25 points and also had eight rebounds and three assists. Mike Conley added 18 points and hit three threes. The Timberwolves held the Suns to just eight made threes on 36.4% shooting from deep. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points.</p><h3>Will Minnesota Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Minnesota has an O/U record of 43-41 this season, and today's line of 206.5 is lower than their season average of 220.8. In their games this year, the Timberwolves have averaged a combined 219.2 points.</p>

<p>Currently, Minnesota is 9-10 as the underdog this season and has lost two straight games as the underdog vs. the spread. As the underdog, their scoring margin is -0.7 points per game.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves' most recent game was also against the Suns, which they won by a score of 105-93. Minnesota covered the spread in that game, going in as 3-point favorites.</p>

<p>Minnesota's ATS record for the season is 42-41, including a road ATS record of 22-18. As the underdog, they are 11-8 vs. the spread on the road.</p>

<p>Minnesota's win over the Suns improved their overall record to 56-26, which is currently 3rd in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 19-11 compared to 37-15 against the West.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game averaging 113 points per game this season, which is 18th in the league. Their scoring average on the road is slightly better, at 114 points per game. The Timberwolves have connected on 48% of their shots from the field this season, which is the 9th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards has averaged 20 points per game over his last five games while hitting 45.2% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also averaged 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 21.8 points per game this season, to go along with 8.3 rebounds. Rudy Gobert is averaging 12.9 rebounds per game for the Jazz this season.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, giving up just 106.2 points per game. That number is even better when they are on the road, as they are allowing just 109.3 points per contest.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have shot just 45.1% from the field against Minnesota, which is the best mark in the league. They have been especially tough inside, as the Timberwolves are first in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 50.7%.</p>

<p>One area where Minnesota has been vulnerable recently is defending the three-point line. Over their last five games, the Timberwolves are 25th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 39.5%.</p><h3>Do the Suns Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>This season, the Suns have gone 37-46-1 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 206.5.</p>

<p>Phoenix's ATS record for the season is 35-48, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. As the favorite, they are 25-35 against the spread and 40-21 straight-up.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Suns are currently in 6th place with a record of 49-33. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 29-23 and 9-9 in division play. In non-conference games, they are 20-10.</p>

<p>Phoenix's last game was also against the Timberwolves, and they lost by a score of 105-93. The Suns were 3-point underdogs heading into the game. The combined scoring total of 198 was well below the O/U line of 211.5.</p><p>Phoenix comes into the game as the NBA's 10th-ranked scoring offense, at 116.2 points per game. When playing at home, they are 13th in the league, averaging 115.8 points per contest. The team's field goal percentage of 49% is the 5th best mark in the NBA. In terms of pace, the Suns are 16th in the league.</p>

<p>Devin Booker and Kevin Durant are both averaging 27.1 points per game this season, which is the 4th best mark in the league. Durant has hit 52.7% of his shots from the field this year and 41.3% of his threes. Bradley Beal has hit 60.9% of his threes in his last five games and 56.4% of his shots overall, leading to an average of 22.2 points per game in this stretch.</p><p>At home this season, the Suns are giving up 112.8 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. However, opposing teams have been held under their season average in 59.8% of games vs. Phoenix. On the year, the Suns are 13th in the league in points allowed per game at 113.2.</p>

<p>Defensively, Phoenix is 8th in rebounds per game and 7th in blocked shots per game. They are also 9th in made free throws allowed per game.</p>

<p>In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams are making 13.0 threes per game vs. the Suns, which is 18th in the league. Overall, Phoenix is 18th in three-point percentage allowed at 36.3%.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Owls game? Catch the action at FAU Arena in Boca Raton, FL, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Florida Atlantic is favored by -19.5 vs. Temple in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at FAU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Temple Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Temple enters this game as 19.5-point underdogs, and they have gone 2-12 as the underdog this season. They have also lost nine straight games, including their most recent matchup against Charlotte by a score of 73-70.</p>

<p>On the road this year, the Owls have gone just 3-7, and their average scoring margin is -7.1 points per game. Over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 3-7.</p><p>For the season, Temple has an ATS record of 9-13-1. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6-1, and in their last 10 road games, they are 3-6-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Owls' ATS record is 6-7-1, and in their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Temple games is 11-11-1. On average, the point total in their games is 144.8, which is 2.7 points higher than the average over/under line of 142.1. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points.</p><p>In their recent game, the Owls' offense concluded with 70 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70.8 points per contest. Coming into the game, the Owls offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 29%. On average, they get up 28 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 14.3 made free-throws.</p><p>At present, the Owls' defense is nationally ranked 205th, allowing 73.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Charlotte, the 49ers finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 73 points vs. Temple.</p><h3>Will Florida Atlantic Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Florida Atlantic has been dominant at home this season, as they enter this game with a 11-1 record at home and a +15.8 average scoring margin. They have won 10 straight home games and are 16-4 as the favorite this season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Owls are 19-5 this season and have won seven straight games. They are 8-1 in American Athletic Conference play and have gone 11-4 in non-conference games.</p><p>Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 11-11 this season, going 7-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Owls have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this year, the over/under record for Florida Atlantic games sits at 12-10. On average, their games have finished with 155 points compared to an average over/under line of 149.6, resulting in an average margin of 5.4 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 166 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Florida Atlantic offense put up 102 points against Tulsa. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.3% and made 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Owls have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, putting them 53rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 97th in percentage and 47th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 170th rank in the nation, allowing 72.2 points per game. So far, the Florida Atlantic defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.8 times per game (475th).</p>

Temple Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>Monday's forecast in New York calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 PM ET. SNY is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The Mets are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -127 compared to the Red Sox at +107. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and Boston will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Brayan Bello is starting for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Luis Severino. The Mets are 73-64, while the Red Sox are 70-67. This game is an interleague matchup.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +107</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Monday, September 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also 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 Tigers with a 4-1 loss. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were the slight favorite at -108 on the money line. Things started off well for the Red Sox, as they got on the board with a run in the 5th inning but couldn't hold the lead. The Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the 5th to take the lead and added another two runs in the 6th to put things out of reach. Boston's offense scored their only run on a single by Romy Gonzalez, who went 2/3.</p>

<p>Cooper Criswell got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss. He only lasted four innings, giving up three earned runs. Rich Hill came out of the bullpen and took the loss. He only pitched 1/3 of an inning, but the Tigers scored a run in that span.</p><p>Boston is on the road today to take on the Mets, and they are nine games out of the AL East lead. Overall, the Red Sox are 70-67, and they are 18-18 in divisional games. The Red Sox have dropped two straight games, and they are just 3-7 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 31-38 this year compared to 39-29 on the road. As the road underdog, the Red Sox are 24-24 this year, and they have lost two straight as the underdog. Their overall series record is 21-17-6, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Tigers.</p><p>The Red Sox are 40-28 vs. the run line on the road this season, and their average run margin in those games is +0.8. They are 24-45 vs. the run line at home, with an average run margin of -0.7. Overall, they are 64-73 vs. the run line, with an average run margin of +0.1. They are 24-44 vs. the run line as the favorite and 40-29 vs. the run line as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.9, and their average run margin in losing games is -4.0.</p><p>Despite the Boston Red Sox having an over/under record of 70-60 on the season, the over has hit in 12 of their 22 games when the over/under line has been set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game, and the over/under line has been set at 8 runs in 20 of their 115 games this season. Their games have gone under the total in two straight games.</p><p>Brayan Bello gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Mets on the road. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 12-6 with an ERA of 4.66. Bello's WHIP for the season is currently 1.37. In his last outing, Bello was excellent, going eight innings and picking up the win. He didn't give up a run in the outing and finished with nine strikeouts. Looking back over his last four outings, Bello has allowed just one earned run in three of them. His ERA at home is 6.15 compared to 4.68 on the road.</p><p>The Red Sox offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game (8th) and batting a collective .256, which is the 5th best mark in the league. They are also near the top of the league in home runs and have the top team BABIP in the MLB. One of the reasons for their strong offensive numbers is that they are the 4th hardest team to strike out in the league.</p>

<p>Jarren Duran has been red hot for the Red Sox, going 12/38 in his last 10 games with three homers. For the season, he is batting .295 and is 3rd on the team with 21 homers. Rafael Devers has been the team's top power threat, as his 28 homers are the best on the team and 9th best in the league. He also comes into the game with a team-high 80 RBIs.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the White Sox, the Mets closed out the series with a 2-0 win. Leading up to thethe game, they were the heavy favorite at -182. Offensively, the Mets only scored two runs but did so on seven hits. Francisco Lindor had only one hit, but it was a home run, and the Mets also had three other players with two hits.</p>

<p>Sean Manaea put together a good start for the Mets, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out five. The Mets's bullpen closed things out with Edwin Diaz picking up the save.</p><p>The Mets are hosting the Red Sox today with an overall record of 73-64, which has them 3rd in the NL East. Currently, they trail the Phillies by eight games for the NL East lead. New York is on a four-game winning streak, and they went 3-0 in their most recent series vs. the White Sox.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 35-33 this season and 38-31 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets have gone 46-35 and 27-29 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 23-16-8, and they have won two straight series overall and two straight series on the road.</p><p>The Mets have a run line record of 67-70 this season, including a 28-40 mark at home. They have a run line record of 39-30 on the road, and they have covered the run line in three straight games. As the favorite, they are 34-47 against the run line, and as the underdog, they are 33-23.</p><p>The Mets have played 77 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which is 56.2% of their games. Their over/under record for the season is 68-65, and their average combined run total in games this season is 9.2 runs. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 14-6. The under has hit in each of their last four games.</p><p>New York is sending Luis Severino to the mound today vs. the Red Sox, and he comes into the game with a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 3.96. So far this year, he has made 26 starts, and opponents are batting .233 off the right-hander. Severino's last outing came against the Diamondbacks, and he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those was a complete-game shutout. So far this year, he has one complete game and one shutout.</p><p>Francisco Lindor has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/43 in his last 10 games, including four home runs. This has helped him move into the 2nd spot in the Mets lineup in terms of home runs, and he is also 1st on the team in RBIs (80). Overall, he is batting .269 for the season. Pete Alonso is also near the top of the league in homers, as his 30 long balls is 7th in the MLB. He is 2nd on the team in RBIs (76) and is batting .241 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game and are 5th in the league in home runs. They are also among the league leaders in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Overall, they are 9th in the league in OPS at .739.</p>

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<p>The Gaels and Pilots are set to face off at 8:30 ET on WCC. The Pilots will host the game at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. Saint Mary's is favored by -18 in this West Coast conference contest against Portland. The game's over/under currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT MARY'S GAELS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +18</p><p>This game will be played at Chiles Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pilots.</li><li>Not only will Portland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Mary's Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Through 25 games, Saint Mary's has been the favorite in 21 matchups, and they have gone 15-6 in those games. They come into this game against Portland with a record of 19-6, including a perfect 10-0 mark in West Coast Conference play. Their current win streak sits at 11 games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Gaels have been even better than at home, going 8-0 compared to 10-6 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +13.0, and they have won their last eight games away from home.</p><p>Against the spread, Saint Mary's has a .500 record this season at 12-12. On the road, they have gone 5-3 vs. the spread. Over their last three road games, the Gaels are 3-0 ATS and they have gone 4-1 ATS in their last five road contests. As the favorite, Saint Mary's has gone 9-12 vs. the spread this season.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Saint Mary's games is 12-12 and today's line of 139.5 is higher than the average over/under line of 132.5. So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>Saint Mary's is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 84 points versus Pacific. This output is higher than their season-average of 73 points per game. Aidan Mahaney is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.8. Meanwhile, Augustas Marciulionis also brings a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Gaels' defense is ranked 3rd in the country at 57.9 points per contest. Against Pacific in their most recent game, the Saint Mary's defense gave up a total of 43 points while allowing Pacific to hit 33% of their shots.</p><h3>No Pressure for Portland as Home Dogs</h3><p>Portland has not been a good team this season and they have been especially bad on the road where they have gone just 2-11 with an average scoring margin of -17.9 points per game. At home, they are 5-6 with an average scoring margin of -2.4 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pilots have gone just 2-14 this season and they come into this game with an overall record of 9-16. In their last game, they lost to Gonzaga by a score of 96-64.</p><p>As the underdog, Portland has gone 5-11 vs. the spread this season and just 3-7 in their last 10 games as the underdog. However, their home ATS record is 7-4 this year and 5-4 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Portland's over/under record for the season sits at 11-13 and the average over/under line in their games is 150.8. So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 139.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and their OU record in that span is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Portland offense ended with 64 points against Gonzaga. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35.9% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Pilots was Juan Sebastian Gorosito with 13 points, while Bol Dengdit also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, Portland will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 80.8 points per game (319th). So far, the Portland defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.6 times per game (627th).</p>

Saint Mary's Gaels vs Portland Pilots Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

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<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Mustangs and Cardinal game? Catch the action at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA, as the Cardinal hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Stanford is favored by -14.5 against Cal Poly in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal Poly Mustangs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL POLY MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Cal Poly at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mustangs Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cal Poly edged out Grambling State 82-79 on Tuesday, November 26th, in a home game. The Mustangs were -5.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Cal Poly led 44-33 at halftime but allowed Grambling State to score 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 themselves. Despite the win, the Mustangs will likely focus on tightening up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Cal Poly put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 40.9% of their threes, going 9-for-22, and hit 75% of their free throws, finishing 9-for-12 from the line.</p> <p>Chilaydrien Newton and Ernest Ross were both 6-for-8 from the field, with Newton hitting 5-of-6 threes and Ross going 2-for-2 from deep. Antwan Burnett led the team with 21 points, shooting 3-for-6 from beyond the arc, while Isaac Jessup and Owen Koonce each added 17 points, with Jessup hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed their opponent to connect on 56% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 41 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cal Poly's defense conceded 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 9 free throws, good for 75%. The Mustangs gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cardinal Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Stanford dropped to 2-4 on the season following a 78-71 home loss to Grand Canyon on Tuesday. The Cardinal were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, exceeding the O/U line of 144.</p> <p>Stanford led 33-32 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 38 points themselves. Defensive lapses in the 2nd half were a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.1% overall and 18.2% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, but they did manage to connect on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the Cardinal with 29 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field despite hitting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. Jaylen Blakes added 22 points and 5 assists, while Duke Brennan contributed 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, even though they held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Cardinal allowed 48% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 20 of 41 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%. Stanford also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24