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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.<p></p>Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%.</p> <p>Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.</p>

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Pacers will travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are currently favored by 5.5 points, with the over/under line set at 238.5.</p>

<p>This game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be televised on WVUE. The Pacers come into this game with a record of 34-26, which has them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans, who are 35-25, are currently 6th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-133 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pacers Win on the Road?</h3><p>Indiana has an O/U record of 33-27 this season, and 45 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 238.5. On average, their games have seen 245.9 points scored.</p>

<p>The Pacers' ATS record for the season is 32-26, and they have covered the spread in two straight road games. On the road, their ATS record is 15-12.</p>

<p>Indiana's last game against the Pelicans finished with a combined score of 237 points, going under the O/U line of 239.5. The Pacers won the game by a score of 123-114, covering the spread as 4-point favorites.</p>

<p>Overall, Indiana is 34-26 this season and is currently 7th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 25-15 and 10-2 against their division.</p>

<p>As underdogs this season, the Pacers are 16-15 and 18-11 ATS. Today, they are 5.5-point underdogs on the road.</p><p>Indiana is the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 123.9 points per game. They have scored 121.2 points per game on the road this season.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the league at 101.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Indiana leads the NBA in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 1st in two-point shooting at 58% but have attempted the 8th most two-pointers per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Pacers' defense is giving up an average of 122.0 points per contest. So far this season, the Pacers' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 2nd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.2 times per game vs. Indiana.</p><h3>Does New Orleans Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line is 229.8, which is lower than today's line of 238.5. Overall, New Orleans has gone 27-33 on the O/U this season, and the under has hit in their last four games.</p>

<p>The Pelicans are 17-13 against the spread at home this season, and they have failed to cover in their last two games at home. Today, they are favored by 5.5 points and have a 32-28 ATS record for the season.</p>

<p>Going into today's game, the Pelicans are 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-25. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.</p>

<p>New Orleans' last game was also against the Pacers, and they lost by a score of 123-114. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and the Pelicans were 4-point underdogs.</p><p>At home, the Pelicans are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 116 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 19th in the NBA with 98 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th at 48%. From beyond the arc, they are 9th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.</p>

<p>So far, the Pelicans have made an average of 12.2 three-pointers per game, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 12th at 27 per game.</p><p>Currently, the Pelicans' defense holds the 8th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.9 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pelicans defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.4% while allowing 34.6% from downtown.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Beacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Beacons dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 95-73 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. Valparaiso entered the game as +21 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.8% overall and 20.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 87% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, while Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beacons gave up 27 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 of 19 shots to fall, a 31% success rate. Valparaiso also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Broncos' season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 98-62 loss to North Dakota State on Sunday. Playing on the road, Western Michigan entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Broncos couldn't mount a comeback, allowing another 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-13 from deep, while hitting 69.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Jacari White added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, and Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the two-point game, with the other team hitting 83% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Michigan allowed 18 threes on 58% shooting. They did limit free-throw damage, with the opponent going 4/9. The Broncos gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<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

<p>Betting on today's Sabres and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Capitals are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Sabres in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sabres.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+157)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Buffalo Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres dropped to 11-14-4 this season. Buffalo took an early lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. All of Buffalo’s scoring came in the first period, while the Red Wings scored both of their goals in the second.</p><p>Buffalo's offense came up empty in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring their only goal on a shorthanded effort in the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but failed to find the net again, with 13 giveaways adding to their struggles.</p> <p>Tuch took five shots on goal, but none of his teammates managed to score. Buffalo was shut out on the power play and didn't score in the second or third periods.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both coming on power plays in the second period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also tallied 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Are Washington Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Washington’s latest game was a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, bringing their record to 20-6-2. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0, Washington scored twice in the first period to take the lead. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season with a power-play strike just 44 seconds into the game. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal, coming at the 19:49 mark of the first period. The Capitals were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, finishing with 21 shots on goal.</p> <p>Washington recorded 15 giveaways and picked up 3 assists, including Dylan Strome’s 13th of the season. John Carlson added his 7th assist, while Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after allowing three straight goals in their previous game, including two in the 2nd period and one more in the 3rd. Goalie Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense will need to tighten up, as they've given up 44 shots on goal and recorded just 2 takeaways.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Mocs and Aces game? Catch the action at Ford Center in Evansville, IN, as the Aces hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 against Evansville. The over/under for the game is 149 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS EVANSVILLE ACES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Evansville Aces +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EVANSVILLE ACES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Aces.</li><li>Not only will Evansville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Chattanooga dropped to 4-4 on the season following an 80-62 home loss to Lipscomb on Tuesday. The Mocs were -1.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 151.5 over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Chattanooga struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 42.</p><p>In their latest game, the Mocs managed to put up 62 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with two-point shooting at 51.4% (19/37) and three-point shooting at 31.6% (6/19). They hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 6-for-9 from the line.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a struggle, as they grabbed just 3 boards. Bash Wieland led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jacob Ognacevic and Joe Anderson each added 16 points, with Ognacevic connecting on 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even though Chattanooga allowed 80 points, they managed to keep their opponent's shooting in check, giving up a 44% field goal percentage. The Mocs allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, with their opponent shooting 51% from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Chattanooga's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws, shooting 66%. The Mocs gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Evansville?</h3><h3>Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Aces fell to 2-6 on the season after a 79-65 home loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. Evansville entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Evansville led 33-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 47. The Aces will need to address their 2nd half performance to turn their season around.</p><p>Evansville's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed to hit 12 of 16 free throws, shooting 75% from the line.</p> <p>Gabriel Pozzato, Cam Haffner, and Babacar Faye each scored 19 points, with Faye hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Pozzato and Haffner both played 40 minutes, while Don McHenry added 17 points and 4 assists in 38 minutes.</p><p>Despite giving up 79 points, Evansville's defense held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts (13/30).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Evansville allowed 9 three-pointers on 31 attempts, a 29% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 (75%).</p>

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