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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>

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

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

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

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

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tommies versus the Jackrabbits? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Frost Arena in Brookings, SD. The odds for this Summit conference game currently have South Dakota State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-61 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Not only will South Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tommies Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) comes into this game with a record of 17-11, including 7-6 in Summit League play. The Tommies have gone 6-8 on the road this season, and they are currently riding a two-game losing streak away from home. On the season, St. Thomas has been an underdog in seven games, going 4-3 in those contests.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Tommies fell to North Dakota State by a score of 64-50. Over their last 10 road games, St. Thomas has gone 5-5, and they are 1-4 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, St. Thomas has been a perfect 7-0 vs. the spread this season. They have also gone 9-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the underdog. On the road, the Tommies are 6-4 vs. the spread this season and 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 road games. Overall, St. Thomas is 14-11 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>St. Thomas' over/under record for the season sits at 11-14 and the average scoring total in their games is 136.4 points. Today's over/under line of 142.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (137.9). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the St. Thomas (MN) offense tallied 50 points in a matchup against North Dakota State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 36.5%, and they made 6 threes. The top scorer for the Tommies was Parker Bjorklund with 11 points, while Kendall Blue also chipped in with 8 points.</p><p>Currently, the Tommies' defense holds the 28th rank in the nation, allowing 65.2 points per game. The St. Thomas (MN) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 64 points and allowed North Dakota State to connect on 5 threes.</p><h3>Will South Dakota State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>South Dakota State has been a strong team at home this season, going 7-5 with an average scoring margin of +6.6 points per game. They have won their last three games at home, and over their last 10 games, they are 8-2.</p>

<p>Overall, the Jackrabbits have a record of 16-12, including an 8-4 mark in Summit League play. They are coming off a 97-70 win over Denver, and they have been favored in 18 of their 28 games this season, going 10-8 in those contests.</p><p>South Dakota State has an overall ATS record of 11-13 this season. At home, the Jackrabbits are 5-7 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, South Dakota State has gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for South Dakota State games is 14-10. The average over/under line in their games is 147.7 and today's line of 142.5 is lower than that average. Across their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points.</p><p>In their latest game, South Dakota State's offense looked good, scoring 97 points against Denver. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 57.1% and made 21/28 free throws. Matthew Mims led the scoring for the Jackrabbits, contributing 21 points. Additionally, Zeke Mayo chipped in with 20 points.</p><p>Currently, the Jackrabbits' defense holds the 185th rank in the nation, allowing 72.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the South Dakota State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Denver knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 70 points.</p>

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

The St. Louis Cardinals will be facing off against the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the MLB Divisional Playoffs. The series is currently tied 2-2, and this winner-take-all matchup will be televised on TBS. The game gets underway 5:02 p.m. ET.
<h2>St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves Odds</h2>
Oddsmakers are listing Atlanta (-110) as the favorite over St. Louis (+100). If you think this game's total will finish under 8 runs, then bookmakers are currently offering -115 odds. Picking the over give you -105 odds. Bettors can also wager on the game's runline with the odds sitting at Cardinals +1.5 runs (-210) and Braves -1.5 runs (+175).

Factoring in the regular season, the Braves are 99-67 straight up (SU) and 83-83 against the spread (ATS). The team's gained 17.0 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 0.4 units ATS. The Cardinals are 93-73 SU and have gone 86-80 ATS. They've gained 4.5 units for moneyline bettors and 2.0 units ATS.

Atlanta games have an over/under record of 80-78-8 in 2019. St. Louis has been a great under bet with a total record of 69-85-12.

The right-handed Jack Flaherty is projected to start for the visiting Cardinals. Flaherty is 11-8 with a 2.75 ERA and 231 strikeouts. He's 1-0 with 13 strikeouts and a 2.25 ERA against Atlanta this year (two starts).

The Braves are countering with Mike Foltynewicz (8-6, 4.54 ERA). Foltynewicz has 105 punchouts and 37 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.25. Foltynewicz is 1-1 with 11 strikeouts and a 6.75 ERA over two starts against St. Louis this year.

Fueled by a team slash line of .243/.299/.419, St. Louis has produced 3.3 runs per game through four postseason outings. Atlanta is hitting .235/.320/.404 over four games and the team has put up 4.0 runs in the 2019 playoffs.

The Braves bullpen has registered an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.77 this postseason, while Cardinals relievers have a 5.40 ERA and 1.71 WHIP.

St. Louis' hitters have been paced by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and second baseman Kolten Wong. Goldschmidt is slashing .264/.350/.491 with 36 home runs, 99 RBIs and 101 runs scored, while Wong (.281/.357/.418) is up to 11 homers, 61 RBIs, 62 runs and 24 stolen bases.

Second baseman Ozzie Albies and left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. have led the Braves' batters this year. Albies is hitting .294/.351/.498 with 25 home runs, 89 RBIs, 105 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Acuna Jr.'s line sits at .285/.371/.530 with 42 homers, 103 RBIs, 128 runs and 37 stolen bases.

The Cardinals are coming off a 5-4 victory in Game 4 of this series.
<h3>St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/2019-mlb-playoffs-nlds-preview-prediction-st-louis-cardinals-vs-atlanta-braves/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Cardinals, O/U – OVER
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The over has hit in three of Atlanta’s last seven games.

St. Louis has posted 22.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 21.2 over its last five.

The Cardinals have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games. The Braves have hit 10 over their last 10.

The Cardinals have an OPS of .738 this season and an OPS of .734 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Braves' OPS sits at .789 overall and .792 against righties.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves Betting Pick 10/09/19