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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

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

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tar Heels versus the Hurricanes? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. North Carolina come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 158 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami (FL) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Shock Everyone at Watsco Center?</h3><p>North Carolina will look to bounce back from a tough four-point loss to Clemson in their last game. The Tar Heels are 18-5 overall, including a 10-2 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play. They are 6-3 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is +5.4 points per game. So far, North Carolina has been favored in 21 of their 23 games, going 17-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>For the season, the Tar Heels have a scoring margin of +11.4 points per game, compared to +16.9 at home. Their record at home is 12-2, and they have gone 8-3 in non-conference games. Over their last 10 games on the road, North Carolina is 6-4, and they are 4-1 in their last five road games.</p><p>When looking at North Carolina's ATS record this season, they have gone 14-9. In games where they have been the favorite, the Tar Heels have gone 13-8 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-3 this year and over their last 10 road games, they are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 158 is higher than the average over/under line in North Carolina's games this season (153.7). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 159 points.</p><p>The North Carolina offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against Clemson. They posted a field goal percentage of 36.9% and connected on 9 threes. Armando Bacot led the scoring for the Tar Heels, contributing 24 points. Additionally, RJ Davis chipped in with 22 points.</p><p>So far, the Tar Heels' defense is ranked 129th in the country at 70.3 points per contest. In their most recent game, the North Carolina defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Clemson knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 80 points.</p><h3>Will the Miami (FL) Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Miami has gone 13-2, and they come into this game on a two-game winning streak at home. Overall, they have an average scoring margin of +15.7 points per game at home. So far, the Hurricanes have been the underdog in seven games, going 2-5 in those contests.</p>

<p>Across their last 10 games at home, Miami has gone 8-2, and they are 15-8 overall this season. In their most recent game, the Hurricanes lost to Virginia by a score of 60-38. This year, they have gone 6-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference play and 9-2 in non-conference games.</p><p>Against the spread, Miami has a record of 12-9-2 this season. At home, their ATS mark is 9-5-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hurricanes are 5-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 158 is higher than the average over/under line in Miami's games this season (153). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than 158. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 131 points.</p><p>Most recently, the Miami (FL) offense finished with just 38 points vs. Virginia. For the game, they hit 2/20 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 28.6%. Norchad Omier led the team in scoring, putting up 11 points. Additionally, Wooga Poplar contributed 8 points for the Hurricanes.</p><p>On the defensive side, Miami (FL) is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.7 points per game. The Miami (FL) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 60 points and allowed Virginia to connect on 5 threes.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>There does appear to be a chance for light rain in Cincinnati on Thursday, where the Reds and Cubs face off at Great American Ball Park. The money line odds have the Reds favored at -126, while the Cubs are the slight underdog at +104. Today's over/under line is at 9 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 7:10 PM ET, and the game will be televised on MARQ. Chicago is 2nd in the NL Central, and they have a record of 31-31, while the Reds are 5th in the division at 29-33. Javier Assad is starting for the Cubs, and he is facing off against Hunter Greene for the Reds. Cincinnati comes into the game on a four-game winning streak.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -126</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 7:10 ET on Thursday, June 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the White Sox, the Cubs closed out the series with a 7-6 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -200. It turned out to be a much closer game than expected, as the White Sox tied things up in the 8th with a run. However, the Cubs were able to pick up the win, scoring three runs in the bottom of the 8th.</p>

<p>Jameson Taillon had a rough outing, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits and issuing a walk. Mike Tauchman hit a homer for the Cubs but went just 2/4. The Cubs also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Chicago is on the road today vs. the Reds with an overall record of 31-31, which has them five games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. So far, they have gone just 7-12 in divisional games. The Cubs have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the White Sox with two straight wins.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs have gone 18-13 this year compared to 13-18 on the road. As the road underdog, the Cubs are 9-14 this year, and they are 16-18 as the underdog overall. Chicago's series record is 8-10-2 this year, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>While the Cubs are 12-19 against the run line at home, they are 18-13 on the road. They are 23-11 against the run line as an underdog and 7-21 as a favorite. Their average run margin is -0.2 runs per game, but they are 3.0 runs per game in wins and -3.3 runs per game in losses.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Cubs' games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-30. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 3-4-2. This season, only 9.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, and their games have gone over the line in each of their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Javier Assad is getting the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Reds on the road. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 2.27. So far, Assad has turned in three quality starts and is averaging 8.67 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 1.79 compared to 2.98 on the road.</p><p>Christopher Morel comes into today's game as the Cubs' home run leader, but he is batting just .203 for the season and has only hit .207 over his last nine games. However, Morel has gone deep twice in this stretch. Cody Bellinger and Michael Busch are also near the top of the Cubs' home run leaderboard, with both players having eight homers this season. Bellinger is 2nd on the team with 29 RBIs and is batting .258 for the season.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense comes into the game averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. As a team, they are batting just .228 and have the league's 20th ranked on-base percentage. The Cubs are also just 20th in the league in slugging percentage and OPS.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Rockies, closing out their series with a 12-7 win. After allowing four runs to the Rockies in the bottom of the first, the Reds responded with two runs of their own. Cincinnati went on to add another two runs in the 3rd inning and picked up another six runs in the 4th.</p>

<p>Graham Ashcraft got the start for the Reds and took the win. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs. Offensively, the Reds went 12/37 and scored their 12 runs on a total of four home runs.</p><p>Cincinnati is hosting the Cubs today with a record of 29-33, which has them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by seven games for the division lead. The Reds head into today's game on a four-game winning streak, and they are 7-3 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 14-17 this year and have gone 15-16 on the road. As the favorite, the Reds are 14-12 this year and 15-21 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Reds are 7-12-1 this year, but they have won two straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Reds have been a much better bet on the road this season, going 21-10 compared to 13-18 at home. Their average run margin on the road is +0.8, compared to -0.5 at home. They are 13-13 vs. the run line as the favorite and 21-15 as the underdog. In their last three games as the run line favorite, they have covered each time. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.9, while it is -3.1 in losses.</p><p>When the Reds are at home, the over/under line for their games is set at 9 runs. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 29-30. The average over/under line for their games this season is also 9 runs. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 1-8-2. This season, 20 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 9 runs, accounting for 32.3% of their games. The majority of their games, 31, have had over/under lines set lower than 9 runs, accounting for 50% of their games.</p><p>Hunter Greene will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Cubs, as he gave up five earned runs in six innings of work. In that June 1st outing, he gave up three walks and one homer. Looking back over his last four outings, Greene has finished with a no-decision in three of them. He has a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 3.44 to go along with a WHIP of 1.16. Opponents are batting .203 off Greene this season. One of his five homers came in that start vs. the Cubs.</p><p>Over his last nine games, Jeimer Candelario has gone 12/39 (.308) with three home runs and six RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .236, which is 8th on the team. Spencer Steer has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/37 in his last nine games, including one home run and five RBIs. Steer is currently batting .247 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. They have been better on the road (4.7 RPG) than at home (4.0 RPG). Cincinnati's team batting average is just .228, and they are near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts. Currently, the Reds have a few players on some solid hitting streaks, with Jeimer Candelario and Spencer Steer both having hit in five straight games.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 6/6/24

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

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

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

<p>Minnesota comes into this interleague matchup vs. the Cardinals looking to keep their winning streak alive, as they have won three straight and are 71-57 overall. St. Louis, meanwhile, has won three in a row and their record is 64-64. Sonny Gray will start for the Cardinals, while the Twins are going with Pablo Lopez.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Twins at -146, while the Cardinals are the slight underdog at +124. This one is being played at Target Field in Minneapolis, and the over/under line is currently 7.5 runs. BSN is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -146</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, August 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS TWINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was all St. Louis in the last game of this series, as the Cardinals took down the Twins by a score of 6-1. The Cardinals offense only had two more hits than the Twins and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +132 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Andre Pallante for the Cardinals and David Festa for the Twins. Pallante went seven innings and gave up just one hit and one earned run, picking up a win in the game. Festa only went 3 2/3 innings and gave up three earned runs, taking the loss.</p>

<p>St. Louis got to Festa early, scoring three runs in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Twins got on the board with one run in the 4th and didn't score again. They finished the game with just five hits.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is on the road today, taking on the Twins with an overall record of 64-64. The Cardinals have won three straight games, and they are 10 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. So far, they are 19-23 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 34-30 this year, and they are just under .500 at 30-34 on the road. St. Louis has won three straight games as the underdog, and they are 32-31 as the underdog overall. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 32-33 this year, and their overall series record is 20-18-4.</p><p>When betting the run line with the Cardinals, it's best to take them as the underdog. They are 42-21 against the run line when getting points. Their overall run line record is 63-65, and their average run margin is -0.4 runs per game.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game, the St. Louis Cardinals have seen their games go over the total in 61 of 125 games this season. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, but when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over has gone just 9-18. The under has hit in their last two games, and their games have had an over/under line of 7.5 runs in 97 of their 125 games this season.</p><p>Right-hander Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Twins on the road. This year, he has made 23 starts and has a record of 11-8 with a 3.91 ERA. Gray's WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his last outing, Gray took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. He has lost each of his last two starts, giving up a total of four home runs in those outings. Gray's ERA on the road is 5.81, compared to 2.93 at home.</p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with the 24th ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. However, they have been a little better at home, putting up 4.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 9th in the league and have the 9th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Masyn Winn has gone 10/27 with a home run and four RBIs. This has helped him move his season batting average up to .280, which is 2nd on the team. Alec Burleson has been the team's top power threat, with 21 homers, and he also leads the team with 70 RBIs.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 71-57 overall, and they are 2nd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by two games. So far, they have gone 28-17 in divisional games. The Twins will be taking on the Cardinals today, and they are 36-25 at home this season.</p>

<p>At home, Minnesota has been good as the favorite, going 29-20 this season. As the favorite overall, the Twins are 55-33. They come in having dropped two straight as the favorite. Minnesota's overall series record is 24-14-3, and they are 0-1 in this series vs. the Cardinals.</p><p>The Twins have been a good run-line bet on the road this season, going 36-31. They have a run-line record of 27-34 at home, with a run-line losing streak of two games. As the favorite, they are 41-47 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 22-18. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5.</p><p>Minnesota Twins games have seen an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 66-58. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 19-14. Overall, 63.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. Today's over/under line is set at 7.5 runs.</p><p>Pablo López will be looking to build off his last outing, where he faced the Rangers and didn't factor into the decision. In that start, he went six innings and didn't give up a run, finishing with three strikeouts and six hits allowed. Looking back at his last three outings, López has finished with a record of 1-1 and has allowed two earned runs in each of those starts. For the season, he has a record of 11-8 and an ERA of 4.47. Opponents are batting .241 off the right-hander this season. López has made 25 starts, and his WHIP for the season is 1.16.</p>
<p>One of the Twins' strengths this season has been their ability to hit home runs, as they are 9th in the league in homers and have three players with at least 18 homers. As a team, they are averaging 4.9 runs per game and have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's 6th best hitting team, with a team batting average of .253.</p>

<p>Ryan Jeffers has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/14 in his last five games with three homers and six RBIs. Jeffers' 20 homers this season is the most on the team, and his 59 RBIs also leads the Twins. Carlos Santana and Willi Castro are also near the top of the Twins' home run leaderboard, with 18 and 10 homers, respectively.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/24/24

<p>Planning on watching today's 49ers and Rainbow Warriors game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Rainbow Warriors hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -5.5 at home against Charlotte.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-70 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> <p>Charlotte led 34-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Though they got the win, the 49ers will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, Charlotte's offense put up 75 points, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 38.1% (8/21).</p> <p>The 49ers excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 87.1% (27/31), and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Rickey Ballard was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from three (4/5), finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Nik Graves also contributed 20 points each.</p><p>Charlotte's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 36% on two-point attempts. However, they allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Despite the strong defensive effort, Charlotte sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 87%. The 49ers also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 4-3 on the season with a 71-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -6 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie at halftime, Hawaii stepped up in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding the Islanders to 34. The game’s total points ended at 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>Hawaii's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts. The Rainbow Warriors also made 15 of 23 free throws, shooting 65.2% from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Rapp was perfect from three, hitting all five of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Marcus Greene added 15 points, despite shooting just 1 of 4 from three, and Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 14 points. Garry Clark and Shilo Jackson each scored 11 points, with Jackson also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Hawaii's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 62 points. The Rainbow Warriors allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 field goal attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 65%.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Horned Frogs game? Catch the action at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Horned Frogs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and TCU is favored by -12.5 to win at home against West Virginia.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can West Virginia Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>West Virginia heads into their matchup against TCU as 12.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Mountaineers have gone 3-12 when listed as the underdog. They are also 0-6 on the road, where they have been outscored by an average of 17.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last outing, West Virginia fell to Texas by a score of 94-58. Over their last 10 road games, the Mountaineers have gone just 1-9.</p><p>West Virginia has not been a good bet against the spread this season, going 9-14. Their road ATS mark is just 1-5 and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. As the underdog, the Mountaineers are just 5-10 vs. the spread this year and they are 1-4 in their last 5 games as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for West Virginia games is 12-11. On average, their games have finished with 141.8 points, which is slightly lower than the average over/under line of 141.3. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>Most recently, the West Virginia offense finished with just 58 points vs. Texas. For the game, they hit 3/13 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 38.2%. The top scorer for the Mountaineers was Jesse Edwards with 17 points, while Noah Farrakhan also chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>West Virginia's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.7 threes per game vs. TCU. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.</p><h3>Does TCU Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, TCU will look to get back on track when they host West Virginia. So far this season, the Horned Frogs have gone 10-4 at home, compared to 6-3 on the road. TCU is 14-4 when favored, and they have been favored 18 times this year.</p>

<p>TCU's average scoring margin at home is +14.1, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. The Horned Frogs' overall record this season is 16-7, and they are 5-5 in Big 12 play. Their average scoring margin on the road is +5.4. In their last game, TCU lost to Iowa State by a score of 71-59.</p><p>TCU has an ATS record of 13-10 this season and they are 7-7 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Horned Frogs have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 149.5 is similar to the average over/under line in TCU's games this season (149.1). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 81.8 points per game, the TCU had a below average performance. They scored 59 points against Iowa State and had a field goal percentage of 44.2%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Horned Frogs offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 18.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 48%.</p><p>Currently, the Horned Frogs' defense holds the 149th rank in the nation, allowing 71.1 points per game. The TCU defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Iowa State to connect on 8 threes.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Bengals are favored at -177 on the money line as they face the Broncos on Saturday, December 28th at 4:30 ET on NFLN. The Broncos are +150 on the money line, and the point spread is sitting at -3 in favor of the Bengals. The over/under line is 50 points for this week 17 AFC matchup being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Bengals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos hold a 9-6 record, putting their playoff chances at 78.6% despite sitting 20th in our power rankings. Denver is 11-4 against the spread, including a 7-0 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 10-5, with the over hitting in four straight games.</p> <p>In week 16, the Broncos couldn’t extend their win streak to four games, falling 34-27 to the Chargers. Denver was a 3-point underdog and couldn’t cover the spread. The 61 combined points easily surpassed the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 24.2, but sit 22nd in passing yards per game with 205.5, despite being 10th in passing attempts. Denver is 19th in rushing yards per game, averaging 108.5 on 26.1 attempts per game. On 3rd down, they rank 19th with a conversion rate of 37.7% and are 20th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 16, Bo Nix threw for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 29 of 40 passes without an interception. Marvin Mims Jr. led the team with 62 receiving yards on 3 catches, and Audric Estime had 48 rushing yards on 9 carries. Denver scored 17 points in the first half but managed only 3 points in the 4th quarter against the Chargers.</p><p>In their 34-27 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos' defense allowed 380 yards and 74.2% completions. They gave up 263 passing yards, with the Chargers averaging 8.5 yards per attempt through the air. Denver defended the run decently, allowing 117 yards on 28 attempts (4.2 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite struggling to get off the field, the Broncos did come up with one interception and recorded two sacks. The Chargers converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Bengals Win At Home Over The Broncos?</h3><p>The Bengals have won three straight games, improving their record to 7-8. After a week 13 loss to the Steelers, Cincinnati bounced back with consecutive wins over the Cowboys, Titans, and Browns. In week 16, they easily handled Cleveland, winning 24-6 and covering the 10-point spread. This puts the Bengals at 9-6 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of +2 points per game.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Cincinnati ranks 15th in our power rankings and has a 6.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3rd in the AFC North with a 2-3 division record. The Bengals are 5-3 on the road but just 2-5 at home this season.</p><p>Joe Burrow has thrown for 3 touchdowns in each of his last three games, including a 252-yard performance in week 16 against the Browns, where he posted a passer rating of 134. Before that, he threw for 271 yards in week 15 and 369 yards in week 14. Ja'Marr Chase led the team in receiving in week 16, catching 6 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Chase Brown rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries in week 16, following his 97-yard game in week 15.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Bengals rank 5th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game with 267.3, while ranking 6th in points per game, averaging 28.2. Cincinnati ranks 4th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a success rate of 46.8%.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense was dominant in their 24-6 win over the Browns, allowing just 125 passing yards and forcing two interceptions. The Bengals held Cleveland to 20 completions on 34 attempts (58.8%) and limited them to a 3.7 yards per attempt. The Bengals also came away with five sacks and held the Browns to a 25% third-down conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite struggling to stop the run, giving up 148 yards on just 24 attempts, the Bengals were able to control the game by shutting down the Browns' passing attack.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

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

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

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

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bears face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and Mercer is favored by -4 to win at home against Citadel.</p><h3>CITADEL BULLDOGS VS MERCER BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears -4</p><p>This game will be played at Harrah's Cherokee Center at 5:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Offense Score Enough in Asheville?</h3><p>Despite being 2-19 as an underdog this season, Citadel has been the underdog in 21 of their 31 games, including tonight's matchup against Mercer. The Bulldogs have gone 0-5 on the road and 0-3 in their last three road games.</p>

<p>Coming off a 92-80 loss to Samford, Citadel is just 11-20 overall this season and has lost two straight games. Their record in Southern Conference play is 3-15.</p><p>As the underdog this season, the Citadel Bulldogs have gone 9-11-1 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is just 7-8. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 for the Citadel-Mercer game is right in line with the average over/under line of 140.4 in the Bulldogs' games this season. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 149 points.</p><p>Citadel's offense had a good outing, putting up 80 points against Samford. They achieved a 49.1% field goal percentage and went 18/26 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is AJ Smith, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.5, while Elijah Morgan also carries a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Bulldogs' defense is positioned 144th in the country, permitting 71.1 points per game. Against Samford in their most recent game, the Citadel defense gave up a total of 92 points while allowing Samford to hit 51% of their shots.</p><h3>Do the Bears Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>With a record of 8-5 at home this season, Mercer will look to extend their five-game home win streak when they take on Citadel. They have gone 6-4 as the favorite this season.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Bears defeated Furman by a score of 82-75. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite, Mercer has an ATS record of 5-4-1 this season and an overall ATS mark of 15-12-1. At home, the Bears are 9-4 vs. the spread and their last 3 home ATS mark is 3-0. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Mercer has gone 5-4-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in Mercer's games this season (140.3). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 158 points.</p><p>Mercer's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Furman, finishing the game with a total of 82 points. Their season average is now 71.2 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jalyn McCreary who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.8. David Thomas also heads into the game with a PPG average of 10.3.</p><p>Mercer's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. So far, the Mercer defense is giving up an average of 8.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.8 times per game (490th).</p>

Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>Thursday's matchup between the Rockies and Cardinals is set to get started at 7:45 PM ET from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The Cardinals are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -242, while the Rockies are +202 underdogs. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Colorado comes into the game on a five-game losing streak and is 21-40 overall, while the Cardinals are 29-31 and have Sonny Gray on the mound. St. Louis will be facing off against a Rockies club that has Cal Quantrill starting. BSMW is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +202</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 7:45 ET on Thursday, June 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with a 12-7 loss. Colorado was the +121 underdog at home going into the game. Things started off well for the Rockies, as they got on the board with four runs in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Reds scored two in the top of the first.</p>

<p>Colorado started Dakota Hudson, and he took the loss, going just 4 1/3 innings, and giving up four earned runs on five hits. The Rockies also used Jalen Beeks out of the bullpen, and he took the loss, giving up six earned runs in the 9th.</p><p>Colorado is on the road today, looking to pick up a win vs. the Cardinals, as they are 21-40 overall this season. The Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 16 games. So far, they are 9-14 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Rockies have really struggled on the road this year, going 8-23 compared to 13-17 at home. Heading into today's game, the Rockies have dropped five straight, and this losing streak started with the final two games of their series vs. the Reds. So far, they have an overall series record of 4-15-1 and have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When betting the Rockies on the run line, it's been a coin flip this season. They're 31-30 overall, but they've been a little better on the road at 16-15. Their average run margin is -1.6, and they've been a run-line underdog in every game so far. When they win, they win by an average of 3.1 runs, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 4.1 runs.</p><p>When the Rockies are on the road, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record for Rockies games this season is 31-29, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 5-2. This season, 49 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, accounting for 80.3% of their games, while only 5 games have had lower lines, making up 8.2% of their games.</p><p>Right-hander Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Cardinals on the road. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 4-4 with a 3.84 ERA. Quantrill's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. In his 12 appearances, he has turned in eight quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Quantrill took the loss, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on nine hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a 4.62 ERA compared to 3.96 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been a better offense at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 9th in the MLB. As a team, the Rockies are batting .246, which is 9th in the league, and they have the league's best BABIP at .32. However, they are near the bottom of the league in home runs and have the 26th worst strikeout rate in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Ezequiel Tovar has gone 9/26 (.346) with four runs scored and one homer. This season, he is batting .292 with eight home runs. Brendan Rodgers and Elias Diaz have also been swinging the bat well of late, with Rodgers going 8/24 in his last six games, and Diaz has gone 7/19 in his last five games. Both Rodgers and Kris Bryant are currently on three-game hitting streaks.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals closed out their series vs. the Astros with a 4-2 win on the road. St. Louis was the +132 underdog going into this matchup. Offensively, the Cardinals scored their four runs on just five hits and only had one home run. Nolan Arenado went 1/3 with a homer and scored a run. The Cardinals also had three other players with a hit.</p>

<p>Miles Mikolas put together a good start for the Cardinals, going six innings and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>St. Louis is 3rd in the NL Central with a record of 29-31, putting them six games behind the Brewers for the division lead. Overall, they are 5-7 in divisional games and lost their series vs. the Astros 2-1. At home, the Cardinals are 13-12 and 16-19 on the road.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have won four straight games as the favorite, and they are 14-13 when favored this year. As the underdog, St. Louis has gone 15-18. They have won five straight at home as the favorite. So far, they have an even series record of 10-10 and have lost two straight series.</p><p>The Cardinals have been a poor run line bet this season, going 29-31 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 13-12 on the run line. They have a negative run differential both at home and on the road, but they have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 19-14 against the run line.</p><p>When the Cardinals play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record for St. Louis is 26-31, and the average line for their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the over/under record is 3-9. This season, 75% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs, while only 5% have had lower lines.</p><p>Sonny Gray will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Phillies, as he gets the start for the Cardinals today. In that June 1st start, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Before that outing, Gray had picked up the win in two straight starts. His overall record for the season is 7-3, and he has an ERA of 3.00. Opposing batters are hitting .204 off Gray this season. Looking at his home/away splits, Gray is 4-1 at home with an ERA of 0.89 compared to 3-2 on the road with a 5.4 ERA.</p><p>St. Louis comes into today's game with the 25th ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per contest. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, the Cardinals are batting just .233, which is 17th in the league. One of the reasons for their low scoring offense is that they are near the bottom of the league in both on-base percentage and slugging.</p>

<p>Nolan Gorman has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 14 home runs are 6th best in the league. However, he is hitting just .230 this season. Over his last 10 games, he has gone deep six times. Alec Burleson and Nolan Arenado are also near the top of the Cardinals' home run leaderboard, with eight and six homers, respectively. Burleson has gone deep three times in his last 10 games but is batting just .186 over that stretch.</p>

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