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<p>The Pacers and Bucks are set to tip-off their first-round series at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. TNT is carrying the game on TV, and the Pacers are slightly favored on the road, with the spread currently at -1.5. The over/under line is at 231.5, and Indiana is -120 on the money line compared to -101 for Milwaukee.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-110 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.6% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Indiana has gone 44-36 against the spread this season, including a record of 22-18 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they are 21-22 ATS for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite.</p>

<p>The Pacers have a 47-35 overall record this season, which is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-20 compared to 15-15 against the West.</p>

<p>On the road, Indiana is 21-20 straight up this season, and they are 22-18 ATS. Their average scoring margin on the road is -0.7 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Indiana defeated the Hawks by a score of 157-115. The O/U line for that game was 242 points, and the Pacers were favored by 14 points.</p>

<p>The Pacers have hit the over in five straight games, and their O/U record for the season is 43-39. On average, their games have finished with 243.5 points per game.</p><p>Indiana is averaging 123.3 points per game this season, which is the best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, at 121 points per contest. The Pacers are also the top team in field goal percentage, hitting 50% of their shots this season. Looking at their two-point field goal percentage, they are at 58%, which is also the best in the NBA.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Myles Turner is averaging 20.4 points per game on 60.7% shooting. In these games, he hit 2.2 threes per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.4 points per game in his last five games, while hitting 60.3% of his shots from the field. For the season, Siakam is averaging 21.7 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.1 points per game to go along with 10.9 assists for the season.</p><p>At present, the Pacers' defense is ranked 27th, allowing 120.2 points per game. The Indiana defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Indiana.</p><h3>Does Milwaukee Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Milwaukee is currently in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 49-33. They are also in 1st place in the Central Division. In non-conference games, the Bucks went 15-15 compared to 34-18 against the East.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Bucks have a record of 4-11 this season. Their ATS record as the underdog is 6-9, and they have lost their last two games against the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Magic by a score of 113-88. They were 5.5-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line for that game was 215 points.</p>

<p>This season, the Bucks have an average scoring differential of +6.3 points per game at home. On the road, their scoring differential is -1.3 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 19-23.</p>

<p>On the season, the Bucks have gone 35-47 against the spread. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games and are 6-9 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their games this season, the Bucks have averaged 235.3 points per game, and today's O/U line is set at 231.5. This season, 44 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p><p>Milwaukee comes into the game as the NBA's 4th best scoring team, at 119 points per game. They are also one of the league's top three-point shooting teams, as they are 5th in three-point attempts and makes. The Bucks are averaging 14.2 made threes per game on a three-point shooting percentage of 37%, which is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss the game with a calf injury. On the season, he is averaging 30.4 points and 11.5 rebounds. Over his last five games, Bobby Portis has hit 62.9% of his shots from the field and 18 points per game. In these games, he also hit 2 threes and averaged 7.4 rebounds. Brook Lopez has hit 2.4 threes per game in his last five games, averaging 13.4 points in that stretch. Damian Lillard is averaging 20 points and 5.5 assists in his last four games but shot just 38.2% from the field in those games.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Bucks' defense is giving up an average of 116.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Bucks are causing 12.4 turnovers per game, ranking 14th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 16th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/21/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Dolphins and Jaspers game? Catch the action at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY, as the Jaspers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Manhattan is favored by -6 vs. Le Moyne.</p><h3>LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Jaspers.</li><li>Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dolphins Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Le Moyne fell to Texas-Rio Grande Valley 97-77 on Monday, November 25th. The Dolphins were +14 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Le Moyne trailed 41-31 at halftime and allowed 56 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. The Dolphins will need to tighten up defensively to improve in future matchups.</p><p>Le Moyne's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 56.7% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 60.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes.</p> <p>The Dolphins dished out 21 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. DK Thorn led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three, while Howie Fleming Jr. added 18 points, shooting 60% overall and 40% from deep.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 field goals on 72 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Dolphins gave up 65% shooting, with 21 two-point field goals made. From three-point range, they allowed 13 threes on 40 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws, an 88% rate. Le Moyne gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Jaspers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Manhattan dropped their recent game to Virginia, 74-65, on Tuesday, November 26th. The Jaspers were +17 point underdogs heading into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 38-31 at halftime, Manhattan scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game reached 139, surpassing the O/U line of 128.</p><p>In their latest game, the Jaspers put up 65 points, shooting 43.4% from the field and hitting 42.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they made 8 of 10 free throws, finishing at 80% from the line.</p> <p>Isaac McKneely led the way with 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Andrew Rohde and Wesley Robinson both shot 66.7% from the field. Robinson also knocked down 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Manhattan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Jaspers allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 23 of 40 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaspers' defense allowed 6 threes on 14 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws (66%). Manhattan gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Le Moyne Dolphins vs Manhattan Jaspers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>The over/under is currently set at 53.5 points for the Duke Blue Devils and Wake Forest Demon Deacons matchup, which is set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem. Duke is the -4.5 point favorite on the road. The game is being broadcast on ACCN, and Duke comes in with an 8-3 record, while Wake Forest is 4-7 this season.</p><h3>DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 33 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Duke Blue Devils Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Duke heads into Week 14 against Wake Forest with an 8-3 record. They are 4-0 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. While they have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible, they are out of the running for the Atlantic Coast title.</p> <p></p><p>The Blue Devils have been favored in only three games this season, going 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.5 points per game, and they hold a 5-2-1 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Duke’s over/under record is 3-5, with their games averaging 49.8 points. Their average over/under line is 48.9 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.</p><p>Duke’s offense is averaging 27.2 points per game heading into week 14, ranking 59th in the nation. They are 86th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is the focus, with 245.9 yards per game, ranking 27th in passing attempts. They are 33rd in completions.</p> <p>Maalik Murphy leads the team with 2,698 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, but he has 11 interceptions and a passer rating of 89. Duke is converting only 28.1% of third downs. Star Thomas has 805 rushing yards, and Eli Pancol has 721 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.</p><p>Duke's defense has allowed an average of 22.6 points per game this season, ranking 37th nationally. In their latest game against Virginia Tech, they gave up 28 points but managed to secure a 31-28 victory. The defense allowed 403 total yards, including 190 rushing yards on 53 attempts and 213 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have completed 55.2% of their passes against Duke, with a passer rating of 70.9, the 18th-lowest in the country. The defense has faced an average of 39.9 rushing attempts per game, allowing 153.5 rushing yards per contest.</p><h3>Are The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Going Win In At Upset At Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium</h3><p>Wake Forest enters Week 14 against Duke with a 4-7 record, ranked 89th in our CFB power rankings. They are out of bowl eligibility and have struggled at home, going 0-5, but have a 3-2 record on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Demon Deacons are 3-5-2 against the spread, with a 3-1-1 mark on the road and 0-4-1 at home. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-1-1 ATS as the favorite and 2-4-1 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. Wake Forest’s games have averaged 59.8 points, with an average over/under line of 59.2 points this season.</p><p>Heading into week 14, Wake Forest’s offense is averaging 26.5 points per game, placing them 64th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are 77th. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 37.5%, and their passing rating is 100th nationally. On the ground, they average 135.2 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 2,386 yards with a passer rating of 86. He has 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Wake Forest ranks 32nd in passing attempts per game. Demond Claiborne leads the rushing attack with 981 yards and 11 touchdowns.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 33.4 points per game. In their latest game, a 42-14 loss to Miami, they gave up 42 points and 508 total yards, including 228 rushing yards and 280 passing yards, though they did manage to force one interception.</p> <p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 99 passer rating against Wake Forest, completing 69.5% of their passes for 281.7 yards per game. On the ground, the defense has allowed 165.4 rushing yards per game on 34.5 attempts per contest.</p>

Duke Blue Devils vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>Joe Musgrove gets the start for the Padres on Thursday, as they are on the road to face the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -125 compared to the Padres at +106. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>This NL West matchup has a start time of 10:10 PM ET, and the Dodgers are leading the division with a record of 94-64. The Padres are 2nd in the NL West with an overall record of 91-67.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -125</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Thursday, September 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PADRES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Padres series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as the slight favorites at -139 and squeaked out a 4-3 win. Heading into the game, the Dodgers had won the first two games of the series.</p>

<p>San Diego wasted a good outing from Dylan Cease, as he gave up just three earned runs in five innings of work for the Padres. Jeremiah Estrada took the loss. Alex Vesia got the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers as Jack Flaherty went five innings, giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Dodgers were led by Shohei Ohtani, Gavin Lux, and Freddie Freeman, as they were the only three Dodgers hitters to have more than one hit. Ohtani. San Diego's top hitter was Fernando Tatis Jr., who went 2/3 with a home run.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 91-67, the Padres are three games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. San Diego is 25-23 against other teams in the NL West. The Padres have played well recently, going 8-2 over their last 10 games, and they are coming off a series win over the Giants.</p>

<p>San Diego has won three straight series, and their overall series record is 29-15-6 this year. As the road underdog, the Padres have gone 24-17 this year, and they are 46-31 overall on the road. At home, the Padres are 45-36 this season.</p><p>The Padres have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 82-76 overall. They have been particularly good on the road, where they are 49-28 against the run line. San Diego's average run margin for the season is +0.6, but it jumps to +1.2 on the road. The Padres have covered the run line in their last two road games and are on a three-game run line win streak as the underdog.</p><p>The Padres have an over/under record of 80-74 on the season, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over 19 times and under 16 times. San Diego has had 25 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, which is 15.8% of their games this season. Their current under streak is at 3 games.</p><p>Joe Musgrove gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with a 3.95 ERA. Musgrove's WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his last outing, Musgrove didn't allow a run in six innings of work, finishing with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Musgrove has a total of nine quality starts this season and is averaging 9.16 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>San Diego comes into today's game as the league's top-hitting team, with a team batting average of .264. They also have the best team strikeout rate in the league and have been one of the top home run hitting teams in the league. Overall, the Padres are 8th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game.</p>

<p>Manny Machado is not only the Padres' leader in home runs this season, but his 104 RBIs are also the best mark in the league. He is batting .275 for the season but has gone just 6/26 in his last seven games. Luis Arraez and Jurickson Profar have also been key run producers for the Padres this season, as they have 44 and 85 RBIs, respectively.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 94-64, the Dodgers lead the NL West by three games over the Padres. Los Angeles is 27-21 against other teams in the division and have won two straight series. Their overall series record is 30-16-4 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers are 51-29 this year and 43-35 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 89-52 this year and 5-12 as the underdog. Los Angeles is 7-3 across their last 10 games and are currently tied with the Padres in their series.</p><p>When the Dodgers win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, which is the best in the league. They have a run line record of 78-80 on the season, and they are 71-70 against the run line as the favorite. They have a run line record of 39-41 at home and 39-39 on the road. Their average run differential is +0.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Dodgers are playing at home against the Padres today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Dodgers games this season is 9.4 runs, and their over/under record is 87-67. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 35-26. Overall, 31.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Walker Buehler is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rockies, as he gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up five hits, one walk, and one home run. Against the Padres, Buehler will look to pitch more like he did on September 15th vs. the Braves, where he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. Buehler's ERA for the season is 5.63, and he has a record of 1-6. Looking at his home/away splits, Buehler's ERA at home is 5.15 compared to 7.26 on the road.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear of late, going 21/42 with six homers over his last 10 games. For the season, he is batting .303 with a league-leading 125 RBIs and 53 homers, which is also the best mark in the league. Teoscar Hernandez is also a significant power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 31 homers and has gone deep in three straight games. Hernandez is batting .269 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers are 2nd in scoring at 5.1 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. They are also one of the league's top home run-hitting clubs and have the best isolated power number in the league. Overall, they are the top slugging team in the league.</p>

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/26/24

<p>The Golden Griffins and Ramblers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ramblers will host the game at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Chicago as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Ramblers.</li><li>Even though we have Loyola Chicago winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Griffins Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Canisius dropped to 0-11 on the season after an 84-79 loss to Maine on Saturday. The Golden Griffins were +8 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 163, well over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>Canisius trailed 44-35 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Maine 44-40. Despite the loss, the Golden Griffins’ ability to keep the game closer than expected might be a small positive for the struggling team.</p><p>Canisius put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 12 of 14 for 85.7%.</p> <p>Jasman Sangha led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from three. Paul McMillan IV added 22 points and 6 assists, while Kellen Tynes was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 1 three, and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>Canisius struggled defensively, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Golden Griffins couldn’t contain the two-point attack, where they allowed 20 makes on 33 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42%. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they hit 12 free throws, an 85% clip. Canisius did limit second chances, allowing just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Ramblers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago fell to 7-1 on the season after a 76-66 home loss to San Francisco on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 142, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 136.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago led 28-24 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 52 points while scoring 38.</p><p>Loyola Chicago struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, finishing with 66 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 46.9% of their free throws, going 15-for-32 from the line.</p> <p>Malik Thomas was the standout performer, scoring 35 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 2-of-4 from deep. He also added 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Des Watson contributed 14 points, hitting 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, while Francis Nwaokorie and Ryan Beasley each knocked down 2 threes, with Beasley going 2-for-2 from downtown.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Loyola Chicago allowed 76 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 37% from the field. The Ramblers held them to 42% shooting on two-point attempts, as they made 15 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago's defense limited their opponents to 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 15, shooting 46%. The Ramblers gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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