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At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.

This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.<h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.<h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 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 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5. Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter. From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.<h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points. Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor. As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.

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Northwestern comes into this one with a -1.5 point spread as the slight road favorite over Purdue in this week ten Big Ten matchup. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, with the over/under line at 47.5 points. The Wildcats have a 3-5 record this season, while Purdue is just 1-6. You can catch this one on BTN.<h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +1.5This game will be played at Ross-Ade Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.<h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Purdue Boilermakers winning this one by a score of 25 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Purdue Boilermakers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Northwestern Wildcats Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3>Northwestern heads into Week 10 against Purdue with a 3-5 record, ranked 80th in our power rankings. Their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are slim, at just 6.6%. The Wildcats are 1-2 both at home and on the road this season. They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 as the favorite, but are 1-4 as the underdog. Northwestern’s average scoring margin this season is -3.8 points, and they are 2-4 against the spread. The over/under line for this week is 47.5 points. Northwestern’s games have averaged 40.5 points, with their over/under record at 3-3. Their average line this season has been 40.9 points.Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.4 points per game, placing them 121st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 25.5%, and they are 119th in passing yards per game, with 160.2. Jack Lausch, their quarterback, has thrown for 870 yards, with four touchdowns and four interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 65. Lausch has completed 51% of his passes this season. Cam Porter leads the rushing attack with 370 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz is the top receiver with 414 yards on 27 catches, but he has yet to find the end zone.Northwestern's defense is currently ranked 45th in the nation, allowing 22.1 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 234.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 115th, and 117.4 rushing yards per game, placing them 35th. In their recent game against Iowa, Northwestern allowed 40 points, including 203 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, but they did manage to force one interception.<h3>Will The Purdue Boilermakers Win At Home Over The Northwestern Wildcats?</h3>Purdue enters Week 10 against Northwestern with a 1-6 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 112th in our power rankings and have gone 0-3 at home this season. The Boilermakers have not been favored in any games this season and have a -18.1 average scoring margin. Their ATS record stands at 0-5. This week's over/under line is 47.5 points. Purdue's games have averaged 58.7 points, with an average line of 49.7 points and a +10.7 margin against the spread.Purdue’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 20.3 points per game, placing them 88th in the nation. They are ranked 102nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 33.3%, and they are 122nd in passing yards, averaging 170.9 yards per game. They attempt 24 passes per game, ranking 91st nationally. Hudson Card leads Purdue’s passing attack with 738 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 88. The team ranks 66th in passer rating and 74th in completions. On the ground, Purdue averages 164.6 rushing yards per game. Devin Mockobee has rushed for 510 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Jahmal Edrine has 161 receiving yards and one touchdown.Purdue's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 38.4 points per game. In their recent 35-0 loss to Oregon, they gave up 35 points and 527 total yards, including 229 rushing yards and 298 passing yards. Opponents have averaged 216 rushing yards per game against Purdue, while quarterbacks have posted a 103.3 passer rating and 234.9 passing yards per game.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Scarlet Knights versus the Golden Gophers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN. The over/under for this game is set at 133 points, and Minnesota is favored by -4 vs. Rutgers in a Big Ten conference matchup.<h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers -4This game will be played at Williams Arena at 6:30 ET on Sunday, February 18th.<h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Scarlet Knights Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3>After winning their last game against Northwestern 63-60, Rutgers is now 14-10 on the season and 6-7 in Big Ten play. They have won four straight games and have gone 8-3 in non-conference games compared to 6-7 in Big Ten games. On the road, they are 3-5 this season and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games.

As an underdog this season, Rutgers is 4-7, and they are currently getting 4 points against Minnesota. So far, they have been the underdog in 11 of their 24 games. With a record of 11-5, the Scarlet Knights have been much better at home compared to their 3-5 record on the road.As the underdog, Rutgers has gone 6-5 vs. the spread this season and they are 12-12 overall. On the road, they have an ATS mark of 4-4 and their last three road games vs. the spread have resulted in a 2-1 record.Today's over/under line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in Rutgers' games this season (137.2). So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer than 133 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 121 points.In their previous game, the Scarlet Knights' offense finished with 63 points, which is right in line with their current average of 66.8 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Aundre Hyatt, who holds an average of 11.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Clifford Omoruyi is averaging 10.9 points per game this season.The Scarlet Knights' defense is presently ranked 27th nationally, allowing an average of 64.8 points per contest. Against Northwestern in their most recent game, the Rutgers defense gave up a total of 60 points while allowing Northwestern to hit 39% of their shots.<h3>Will the Golden Gophers Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3>Minnesota will look to bounce back after a loss to Purdue in their last game. The Golden Gophers enter this game with a 15-9 record, including a 13-3 mark at home. They are also 10-1 when favored this season.

On the other hand, Rutgers is 6-7 in Big Ten play and 2-6 on the road. They have lost two straight games, while Minnesota has won two in a row at home. For the season, the Golden Gophers have an average scoring margin of +13.5 points per game at home.Minnesota has been one of the best teams in the country against the spread this season, going 19-4-1. At home, they are 13-2-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Gophers are 8-1-1 vs. the spread.Minnesota's over/under record for the season sits at 13-11 and today's line of 133 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and during their last five contests, the average is also 149 points. So far this season, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line of 133.In their recent matchup, the Minnesota offense ended with 76 points against Purdue. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.1% and made 12 threes. The team's scoring leader is Dawson Garcia, who holds an average of 17.6 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Cam Christie is averaging 11.3 points per game this season.So far, the Golden Gophers' defense is ranked 104th in the country at 69.2 points per contest. Minnesota's three-point defense is currently 47th in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.9% of their shots vs. Minnesota.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/18/24

On Saturday, November 25th at 3:30 ET, the Arizona State Sun Devils will host the Arizona Wildcats. Television coverage for this week 13 CFB matchup at Mountain America Stadium will be on ESPN. In a matchup between two Pac-12 teams, the Wildcats are 12.5 point favorites on the road. Find out my best bets on the spread, total and moneyline.<h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +12.5This game will be played at Mountain America Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 25th.<h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 32-20 in favor of Arizona.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Arizona State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 51 points, and we like the over with a projected 52 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance in Tempe?</h3>The Arizona Wildcats take on the Arizona State with a 8-3 record, including 3-0 on the road and 4-1 at home.So far, Arizona has been favored four times and the underdog in four games. This has led to an ATS record of 6-2 and an average scoring differential of +11.5.So far this season, Arizona boasts an over/under record of 2-6. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 52.7 points, while the average over/under line has been 58 points.On the ground, the Wildcats are 80th in college football at 341 attempts per game. This has led to an average of 154.9 (69th). So far, they have turned to the passing game 35 and have a per game average of 284.3. Overall, they are 32nd in points (32.1 PPG).Coming into this week's game, the Arizona defense is 78th in points allowed at 20.6 points per game. So far, team's have averaged 243 passing yards per game vs. the unit (137th). On the ground, they are giving up 101.5 rushing yards, putting them 21st in college football.<h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Arizona State?</h3>This season, the Arizona State Sun Devils are currently 3-8. So far this season, they have played four road games and six at home.Against the spread, Arizona State has gone 5-4-1 so far this season. This has come on an average scoring differential of -12.1 and being the underdog in all of their games.After 11 games, the average over/under line in Arizona State's matches stands at 51.5 points. The collective score in their games has averaged 46.6 points, resulting in an OU record of 4-6.Arizona State enters the game on offense with an average of 17.3, ranking them 101st in the NCAA. Their passing game has them at 70th in the nation, with an average of 222 passing yards per game. On the ground, they're at 114th in rushing yards, with an average of 325 rushing attempts per game this season.The Sun Devils defense faces off against Arizona with 26 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. When it comes to points allowed, they're giving up 29.4 points per game which is 124th in the nation. Against the pass, they're 125th in the NCAA, allowing 239.4 passing yards per game. Arizona State's run defense is yielding 138 rushing yards per contest.

Arizona Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

The 2022 NBA Finals return to Chase Center in San Francisco for Game 5 between Boston and Golden State, so we have prepared the best Celtics vs. Warriors betting pick and tips along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;



The Warriors open as 3.5-point home favorites with a total of 212.5 points, while the Celtics are listed as +140 moneyline underdogs. Both teams have gone 2-2 SU and ATS through the first four games of the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Celtics have to stop Stephen Curry&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Boston Celtics blew a huge opportunity to take a commanding lead in the 2022 NBA Finals. They suffered a 107-97 defeat in Game 4 on the home court, scoring only 43 points in the second half. The Celtics had a five-point lead at halftime but couldn’t cope with the Warriors’ defense since the break.&nbsp;



Boston went 15-for-38 from beyond the 3-point line (39.5%) but shot only 40.0% from the field while tallying just 32 points in the paint. Jayson Tatum had 23 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, but he also turned the ball over six times, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points and six boards.&nbsp;



Furthermore, the Celtics allowed Stephen Curry to beat them on his own. If they want to win the championship, the Celtics will have to play much better defense on Curry and try to attack the rim way more than they did in Game 4.&nbsp;



The Warriors bounced back from a heavy loss in Game 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Golden State Warriors played lousy defense in Game 3 at TD Garden in Boston. They suffered a 116-100 defeat, allowing 52 points in the paint and scoring only 26 in a return. The Dubs did a much better defensive job last Friday, while Stephen Curry was unstoppable on the other side of the ball.&nbsp;



Curry dropped 43 points on the Celtics in Game 4. He shot 14-for-26 from the field and 7-for-14 from beyond the 3-point line. Andrew Wiggins was an X-factor with a 17-point, 16-rebound double-double, finishing with a terrific plus-20 net rating in 43 minutes on the floor, while Klay Thompson added 18 points and a couple of blocks.&nbsp;



Wiggins played excellent defense on Jayson Tatum in the second half. Draymond Green scored only two points to go with nine boards, eight assists, and four steals, while Kevon Looney had six points, 11 rebounds, and a plus-21 net rating.&nbsp;



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Boston:



<ul><li>N/A&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<ul><li>7-3 ATS in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li><li>5-1 ATS in the last six outings as favorites&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Pick&nbsp;



I was expecting a much closer Game 4, but the Celtics fell apart in the fourth quarter, just like the Warriors did in Game 1. The 2022 NBA Finals have been pretty unpredictable thus far, as both teams have had a lot of ups and downs.&nbsp;



The Celtics should be ready to play much better D on Stephen Curry, who’ll need more help from his teammates. The Warriors should stay aggressive on the defensive end and force Jayson Tatum into tough shots and bad decisions. This one could easily go either way, and I lean the Warriors because of the home-court advantage.&nbsp;



Pick: Take Golden State Warriors -3.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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The under is 13-4 in the previous 17 meetings between the Celtics and Warriors and 2-2 in this series. The teams have averaged 95.4 possessions per 48 minutes over their previous four encounters, so I would ride the H2H betting trend and take the under on the totals.&nbsp;



Both Boston and Golden State have to take good care of the ball and be patient while looking for the best shot possible. Their defense could decide the winner, and forcing an up-tempo basketball won’t help anyone.&nbsp;



Pick: Go under 212.5 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Odds, Pick, Prediction 6/13/22

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.<h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222. Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field. As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.<h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line. After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field. From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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.

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.<h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<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>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. 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.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%. 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.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. 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.<h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3>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. 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.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. 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.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. 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.

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

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.

CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.<h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<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>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. 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.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. 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.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. 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.<h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3>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. 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.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. 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.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. 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.

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

The Washington Wizards (2-13) are currently on an 11-game losing streak and are hosting the Chicago Bulls (7-11) at Capital One Arena. The Bulls are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 244.5.

This Eastern Conference matchup is set to tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on MNMT.<h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Washington Wizards +4.5This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.<h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-132 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Chicago?</h3>The Bulls dropped to 7-11 on the season after a 142-131 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Chicago entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 273 points went well over the pre-game line of 244.5. Chicago made an 11-0 run to cut the Grizzlies' lead from 62-49 to 62-60, but Memphis pulled away again in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Bulls 45-38. Chicago couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 33 points in the final period.The Bulls connected on 19 three-pointers, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc and 50.5% overall in their 142-131 loss to the Grizzlies. Zach LaVine led the way with 29 points, including 17 in the 3rd quarter, while Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter. Matas Buzelis contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and Coby White scored 9 of his 11 points in the 3rd. LaVine also added 9 points in the 4th quarter.The Bulls struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 142 points to the Grizzlies. Their worst quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed 45 points. Overall, the Grizzlies shot 57% from the field. From beyond the arc, Memphis hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Bulls sent the Grizzlies to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. Chicago finished with 4 steals and 8 blocks.<h3>Will Washington Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3>The Wizards fell to 2-13 on the season after a 115-103 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +12 point underdogs, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total of 218 points fell well short of the 241-point over/under line. Washington led 59-57 at halftime but allowed the Pacers to go on a 12-0 run, turning a 73-72 lead into an 84-73 deficit. The Wizards entered the 4th quarter down 92-87 and managed only 16 points in the final period while allowing 23.In their 115-103 loss to the Pacers, the Wizards shot 45.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 31.4%, making 11 threes. Alexandre Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 17 points each, while Kyshawn George and Malcolm Brogdon added 15 points apiece. Coulibaly scored 11 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter, while Sarr contributed 6 points in the same period. George also had a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 7 points.The Wizards struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 35 points, but they managed to tighten things up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 47% shooting from the field. Washington had a tough time defending the three, as the Pacers hit 12 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards also sent Indiana to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws. Defensively, the Wizards recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.

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