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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Rockets? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH. The over/under for this Mid-American conference contest is set at 152 points, with Toledo being favored by -9.5 at home against Eastern Michigan.</p><h3>EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Michigan Eagles +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Savage Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Even though we have Toledo winning straight-up, we like Eastern Michigan at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Eagles Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Eastern Michigan evened their season record at 6-6 with a 75-71 home win over Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Eagles were -6.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 146 fell just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>After trailing 37-33 at halftime, Eastern Michigan turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Huskies 42-34 to secure the win.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. Their two-point shooting was a strong 59.5% (22/37), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for a 21.7% rate. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 22 attempts, good for 72.7%.</p> <p>Da'Sean Nelson led the way with 32 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Jalin Billingsley and James Dent Jr. both added 15 points, with Billingsley hitting 71.4% of his shots and Dent contributing 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Christian Henry also played a key role, finishing with 13 points and a team-high 9 assists.</p><p>Eastern Michigan's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Eagles allowed a high 59% shooting, as the other team connected on 22 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan held their opponent to just 21% shooting, with only 5 made threes on 23 attempts. The Eagles also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 72% rate. Eastern Michigan allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Rockets Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Toledo improved to 6-6 on the season with a 76-70 road win over Western Michigan on Saturday, January 4th. The Rockets entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, but the combined points of 146 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Toledo led 35-33 at halftime and outscored the Broncos 41-37 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Toledo's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting only 25% (7/28) of their threes. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 50% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Toledo shot 76%, making 19 of 25 attempts. Chansey Willis Jr. led the team with 21 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 35% overall and 14.3% from three. Sonny Wilson added 20 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from deep, while also grabbing 7 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Toledo's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 34% shooting from the field, as they went 26/76 overall. Inside the arc, Toledo limited them to 38% shooting, with the opponent hitting 19 of their 49 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Toledo's defense kept their opponent to 25% shooting, allowing just 7 made threes on 27 attempts. The opponent also struggled at the free-throw line, making 11 of 18 for 61%. Toledo gave up 22 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Sharks winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+207)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can The Golden Knights Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 27-9-3. Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net.</p> 

<p>Vegas didn’t cover the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden’s 6th goal of the season coming 2:15 into overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, netting his 7th goal of the year. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal and later assisted on William Karlsson’s 2nd goal of the season. Hanifin also picked up another assist on Howden’s game-winner, bringing his assist total to 5 for the season.</p> <p>Despite scoring 4 times, the Golden Knights were held scoreless in the first period and recorded 13 giveaways. They found the net twice in the second period, added another in the third, and clinched the win with Howden’s overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they held on in overtime for a 4-3 win. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also finished with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will San Jose Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 13-23-6 this season. San Jose held a 1-0 lead at one point, but Vancouver’s Pius Suter scored with just 26 seconds left in the game to seal the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover.</p><p>San Jose took 23 shots on goal but only managed to find the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.</p> <p>William Eklund picked up his seventh assist on Granlund's goal, and Tyler Toffoli earned his fifth assist. The Sharks struggled with giveaways, committing 16 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Red Wings? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. In this division matchup, the Senators are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Senators to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Senators Defense Show Up in Detroit?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, Ottawa moved to 19-17-2 on the season. The Senators, favored on the puck line, covered with ease. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and they kept Seattle off the board. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense put 23 shots on goal and scored three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th of the season.</p> <p>Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk's goal. The Senators had 11 giveaways in the game and scored in each period, with Gaudette's goal coming at 14:32 in the first.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators were rock solid, allowing no goals on 22 shots from Seattle. Goalie Anton Forsberg had a perfect night, making 22 saves with a 100% save percentage. Ottawa's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved to 17-18-4 on the season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>Detroit trailed 1-0 after the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two goals in the second period turned things around. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play.</p><p>Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted both of the Red Wings' goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo. Larkin's first goal, his sixth of the season, came 7:49 into the second period. He followed up with his seventh at the 14:38 mark, with both goals coming on power plays.</p> <p>The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but were hindered by 15 giveaways. Alex DeBrincat picked up his fourth assist of the season, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th assist on Larkin's second goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to the Sabres. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the first period, but they kept the Sabres off the board for the rest of the game.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Betting on today's Stars and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>DALLAS STARS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Rangers winning this one 4-2.</li><li>We like the Rangers on the moneyline (+138)</li><li>The Rangers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Stars Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 24-13-1 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 6.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead in the third, adding an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. Miro Heiskanen earned his fourth assist of the season, and Thomas Harley recorded his fifth. Dallas had 32 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Panthers. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 26 hits. After tying the game at 2-2 in the second period, they gave up two more goals, including the game-winner at 2:32 into the 3rd and an empty-netter with a minute remaining.</p><h3>Can the Rangers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Rangers moved closer to .500 with a 5-2 road win against the Islanders, improving their record to 18-20-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York’s defense held the Islanders scoreless in the third period, adding two goals of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came while shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, and Adam Edstrom netted his first of the season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry some momentum from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. New York's defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the Broncos? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have Western Michigan as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Falcons Stand a Chance in Kalamazoo?</h3><p>Bowling Green’s season record dropped to 3-8 after a 71-68 loss to Akron on Friday. The Falcons, who were +5.5 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t secure the win at home.</p> <p>Bowling Green led 32-30 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Bowling Green struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Trey Thomas led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range, while Sharron Young added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 60% overall. The Falcons grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and hit 14 of 21 free throws (66.7%).</p><p>Bowling Green's defense held their opponent to 71 points on 34% shooting overall, as they went 23/67 from the field. Inside the arc, the Falcons limited them to 36% shooting, with a 15/41 performance on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bowling Green's defense allowed 8/26 shooting, or 30%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 14, shooting 66%. The Falcons gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Western Michigan Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Western Michigan fell to 2-10 on the season after a 76-70 home loss to Toledo on Saturday. The Broncos entered the game as +2 underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points of 146 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Trailing 35-33 at halftime, Western Michigan allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Western Michigan's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.2% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.5%, and they hit 61.1% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 21 points and 7 assists, while Sonny Wilson added 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Owen Lobsinger contributed 13 rebounds, and Western Michigan grabbed 22 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense held their opponent to 76 points on 34% shooting from the field, including 38% from two-point range, as they went 19/49. The Broncos also limited their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing just 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Western Michigan's opponent shot 61%, hitting 11 of their 18 attempts. The Broncos gave up 22 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Eagles and Bears face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Hill Field House in Baltimore, MD. North Carolina Central is favored by -3.5 in this Mid-Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 154.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS MORGAN STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hill Field House at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Morgan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does North Carolina Central Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina Central's season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-11 after a 63-61 road loss to Coppin State on Saturday. Entering the game as -8.5 favorites, the Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 30-23 at halftime, NC Central allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina Central struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 15 three-point attempts for a 6.7% shooting percentage. Despite their perimeter struggles, they shot 57.9% on two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 43.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p> <p>The Eagles scored 61 points, with Po'Boigh King leading the way with 18 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Camaren Sparrow was the lone bright spot from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 5 assists, while Toby Nnadozie also contributed 5 assists and 11 points.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 42% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 11/29, or 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 14/21, or 66%. North Carolina Central also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Morgan State’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-11 after an 86-72 loss to South Carolina State on Saturday. The Bears were +5.5 point underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p> <p>Trailing 46-37 at halftime, Morgan State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 40.</p><p>In their last game, Morgan State's offense was led by Kameron Hobbs, who scored 22 points, and Drayton Jones, who added 20. Davion Everett contributed 18 points, shooting 75% from the field, while Omar Croskey chipped in 17 points, hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bears shot 53.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5 for 12, and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.7% of their 26 attempts. Morgan State finished with 14 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Morgan State giving up 86 points, the Bears couldn’t capitalize defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Bears struggled to contain two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 56% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Morgan State’s defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. The Bears also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 15 for 57%.</p>

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Morgan State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Oklahoma State being favored by -2.5 at home against Kansas State.</p><h3>KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kansas State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas State fell to 7-6 on the season after a narrow 63-62 road loss to TCU on Saturday. The Wildcats, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, covered the spread with the one-point loss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-24 at halftime, Kansas State scored 38 points in the second half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>Kansas State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 62 points with a field goal percentage of 39.1% (27/69). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they hit only 21.4% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 28 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 2 of 5, shooting 40%.</p> <p>Noah Reynolds led the Wildcats with 18 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 50% from three. Trazarien White and Vasean Allette each added 14 points, with White hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Dug McDaniel contributed 12 points and 5 assists, while Coleman Hawkins chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, Kansas State held their opponent to 63 points on 39% shooting from the field, as they allowed 24 made baskets on 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 18 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, also at a 39% clip.</p> <p>From three-point range, Kansas State's defense allowed 6 made threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 56%, making 9 of 16 attempts. Kansas State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Cowboys?</h3><p>Oklahoma State dropped to 8-5 on the season after a 69-50 road loss to West Virginia on Saturday. Entering the game as +8 underdogs, the Cowboys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 119, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 46-19 at halftime, the Cowboys showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring West Virginia 31-23, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Oklahoma State struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 50 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, and they hit only 3 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 14.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 11 of 20 attempts, good for 55%.</p> <p>The Cowboys recorded only 5 assists and 12 offensive rebounds. Javon Small led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and 30% from three. Jonathan Powell added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes for a 71.4% shooting percentage from deep.</p><p>Oklahoma State’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 30 threes, shooting 36%. Oklahoma State also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p>

Kansas State Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Ducks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+115)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Calgary Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 18-14-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up by the 15:32 mark of the third. However, Edmonton responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Calgary’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways. Calgary was shut out in the first period before Mantha’s goal at 15:27 in the second, and Sharangovich’s goal came at 15:32 in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Oilers, including the game-winner at the 9:50 mark of the 3rd period. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, but the defense will need to tighten up early, as they gave up the first two goals of the game. The first came just 20 seconds into the 1st period, and the second came at the 11:48 mark. They also gave up an empty-net goal with 3 seconds left in the 3rd.</p><h3>Can Anaheim Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 17-18-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They trailed 3-0 before finally scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got the Ducks on the board at 10:16 in the third, but the Blackhawks responded with another goal before Mason McTavish scored for Anaheim with just 4 seconds left.</p><p>Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal, but only broke through in the third period of their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his own second goal, which came on a power play with just four seconds left.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the year, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal. Ryan Strome also contributed with his fourth assist. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, allowing the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another at 7:03 in the 1st period. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Tigers game? Catch the action at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on SECN. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Missouri as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>LSU TIGERS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LSU Tigers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the LSU Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to 11-3 on the season after an 80-72 home loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday. LSU entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.</p> 

<p>LSU trailed 34-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they scored 45 points but allowed 46. The game’s total of 152 points came in under the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>LSU's offense put up 72 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, with a strong 63.3% on two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% of their threes (5/18). At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.6%, making 19 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>The Tigers managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team. Cam Carter led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 11 from three. Jordan Sears and AJ Hoggard each added 17 points, with Hoggard contributing 4 assists. MJ Collins Jr. was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field, while Tyler Nickel knocked down 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite LSU's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 50% shooting, they did manage to limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to just 5 made threes on 27% shooting. However, they couldn't contain the inside game, as the opposition shot 63% from two-point range, converting 19 of 30 attempts.</p> <p>LSU also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they capitalized by making 19 free throws, shooting 82%. On the glass, the Tigers gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Missouri Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Missouri dropped to 11-3 on the season after an 84-68 road loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Tigers managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 152 fell just short of the 155.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Missouri trailed 45-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Missouri's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they finished with 68 points.</p> <p>Johni Broome led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Marques Warrick added 19 points, hitting 50% of his threes.</p><p>Missouri's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. The Tigers couldn't contain the two-point shots, as the other team hit 64% of their attempts, going 18/28.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Missouri's opponent shot 47%, making 10 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Tigers also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 75%. Missouri allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

LSU Tigers vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 16-18 Phoenix Suns (-188) will be in Charlotte to take on the 7-27 Hornets (+157). The Suns are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under is 221.5.</p>

<p>Phoenix is 12th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division. Charlotte is 14th in the East and 4th in the Southeast. The Hornets have lost 10 straight games.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-133 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Suns?</h3><p>The Suns improved to 16-18 on the season with a 109-99 road win over the 76ers on Monday. Phoenix, favored by 2 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 208 points fell short of the 222.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 14-0 run by the 76ers put them up 17-3, the Suns responded by winning each of the next three quarters. They outscored Philadelphia 36-27 in the 3rd and 31-26 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant combined for 48 points in the Suns' win over the 76ers, with Beal scoring 14 of his 25 points in the 3rd quarter. Durant added 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Phoenix shot 50.6% from the field and 45.2% from three, hitting 14 threes in the game. Beal, Durant, and Ryan Dunn each made 3 threes, with Dunn also scoring 8 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Suns' defense was strong against the 76ers, holding them to 99 points on 39% shooting. Phoenix gave up 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 27 in the 3rd. They allowed 26 points in the 4th but still secured the win.</p> <p>From three-point range, the 76ers hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Suns sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 16 free throws. Phoenix also recorded 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Charlotte Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-27 on the season after a 115-105 road loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Charlotte entered the game as +16 point underdogs but managed to keep the final margin to 10 points. The combined score of 220 points fell short of the 230.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Charlotte’s chances took a hit early when Cleveland went on a 10-0 run, stretching the lead from 34-25 to 44-25. The Hornets outscored the Cavaliers 57-52 in the second half but couldn’t overcome the 91-78 deficit heading into the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 115-105 loss to the Cavaliers, the Hornets shot 41.8% from the field, with a 35.7% mark from three-point range, hitting 15 threes overall. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each scored 24 points, with Miller hitting 6 threes at a 60% rate, while Nick Smith added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Ball contributed 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Miller added 11 in the 3rd. Smith scored 7 points in the final period, and Miles Bridges and Mark Williams each added 7 points in the 2nd half.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 34 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 47% shooting from the Cavaliers.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets allowed Cleveland to hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. They sent the Cavaliers to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Charlotte finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Stars as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>The Stars enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Senators Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 19-15-2 this season. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line in the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, and the defense held Seattle scoreless. The Senators’ first goal came at 5:28 in the first period, and they added an empty-netter in the third to seal the win.</p><p>In their 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators had 23 shots on goal and scored three times, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th as well.</p> <p>Ottawa’s first goal came 5:28 into the first period. They added their second at 8:49 in the second period before Stützle’s empty-netter at 17:46 in the third. The Senators recorded 11 giveaways and earned 5 assists on their three goals.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on a strong performance, where they held Seattle scoreless. Anton Forsberg stopped all 22 shots, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Will Dallas Win at Home?</h3><p>Dallas dropped their latest game, a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers, bringing their record to 22-13-1. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>In their 4-2 loss to Florida, the Stars took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both of their goals in the second. Miro Heiskanen earned his fourth assist of the season, and Thomas Harley picked up his fifth. Dallas struggled with giveaways, tallying 32 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Stars had a tough time late in the game, giving up two goals in the 3rd period, including an empty netter with 1:00 left. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The defense also had 5 takeaways and 26 hits.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Lightning. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FDSS, and it's hosted by the Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The Hurricanes come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Offense Score Enough in Tampa?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 24-14-2 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals matching the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes took an early lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina tied it up in the second and added two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on his 3 shots. Orlov now has 3 goals this season. Martin Necas added his 6th goal and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 12. Andrei Svechnikov also netted his 6th goal, which came on an empty net with 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Hurricanes got on the board with Necas’ goal at 17:31 in the second. Orlov followed with his second goal of the game at 14:34 in the same period. Carolina’s offense had 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Hurricanes will look to carry their momentum from the previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals on 21 shots from the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves, finishing with a 90.5% save percentage. Carolina's defense also contributed 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks. After giving up two late goals in the first period, they kept Washington off the scoreboard in the second and third.</p><h3>Does Tampa Bay Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 20-15-2 with a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay’s defense struggled in the third period, allowing four goals, including two empty-netters. The total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Tampa Bay led 2-0 early, but the Jets tied it up and eventually took control. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and their four different goal scorers couldn’t keep pace with Winnipeg’s offense.</p><p>In their 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning’s offense started with Brandon Hagel’s 7th goal of the season. Brayden Point followed with his 8th, scoring on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Tampa Bay took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. The Lightning had 4 assists, with Jake Guentzel picking up his 8th of the season.</p><p>Defensively, Tampa Bay struggled late, giving up two empty-net goals and a total of four in the third period. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. The Lightning's defense finished with 16 hits and 6 takeaways.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

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<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. In this Big 12 matchup, Arizona is favored bt -2.5 vs. West Virginia. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.</p><h3>ARIZONA WILDCATS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Mountaineers.</li><li>Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Arizona Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona improved to 8-5 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +3 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> <p>Arizona led 39-26 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Arizona put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Carter Bryant was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from deep, while Dillon Mitchell shot 75% overall. Dan Skillings Jr. led the team with 18 points, and Jaden Bradley added 15 on 5-for-9 shooting.</p><p>Arizona's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a 39% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team making 20 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% success rate. The opposing team also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 23 attempts, or 52%. Arizona gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 11-2 on the season with a 69-50 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Mountaineers, who were -8 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>West Virginia dominated the first half, leading 46-19 at the break. However, they scored just 23 points in the second half while allowing 31 points to the Cowboys.</p><p>West Virginia put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they shot 60% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall and 30% from three. Jonathan Powell added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Marchelus Avery struggled from deep, going 3 for 11.</p><p>West Virginia's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. They gave up 12 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia's opponent hit 11 of 30 threes, shooting 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 20 times, making 12, for a 60% success rate. West Virginia allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Arizona Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<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>