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Central Division foes will battle when the Chicago Bulls (21-43) challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-45) at the United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, and it can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago.
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In the Cavaliers' last contest, they edged the San Antonio Spurs, 132-129, despite being 4.5-point underdogs. Andre Drummond was the game's high scorer with 28 points on 11-for-16 shooting. Cleveland played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.9 (above their season average of 24.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.527 (above their season average of 0.522). For those same stats, San Antonio was 11.5 and 0.490, respectively. The two teams combined to score 261 points, which finished well over the projected point total of 226.5.

Although the Bulls were topped by the Brooklyn Nets in their last matchup, 110-107, they were able to cover as 6-point underdogs. With 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Chicago's Coby White played well. Brooklyn did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (35-41; 85.4 percent). Chicago, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 6.4 (better than their season average of 13.0). Combined, the two clubs scored 217 points, which finished just under the O/U total of 219.

These two teams have met three times already this year, with the Bulls winning three of them. Zach LaVine scored a game-high 44 points in the most recent game, in which the Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 118-106, covering as 1-point underdogs. He also had 10 rebounds and eight assists. The two teams combined to put up 224 points, which was 13.5 points above the projected point total of 210.5 points. The Bulls played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 8.6 and a free throw rate of 0.212. The Cavaliers recorded marks of 19.1 and 0.107, respectively, for those same stats.

Of Cleveland's 64 games, 35 have finished over the projected point total, while 34 of Chicago's 64 games have finished over the projected point total. The Bulls have the better straight up (SU) record (21-43 vs. 19-45), but both teams have similar against the spread (ATS) records. Chicago is 28-35-1, while Cleveland is 29-32-3 ATS.

The Cavaliers' Kevin Love (21 points,9.6 rebounds,3.8 assists) and Collin Sexton (29 points,4.2 assists,1.4 steals) have been playing well over their last five games. Meanwhile, the Bulls have gotten great contributions from White (26 points,4.6 assists) and Thaddeus Young (11 points,5.6 rebounds,3.4 assists,2.8 steals).

Getting to the line might be few and far between for Chicago in this battle. The Bulls currently rank 28th in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.175, while Cleveland ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.165). Ball security could be troublesome for the Cavaliers. They rank 30th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.4 percent), while the Bulls force the most turnovers in the NBA (opponents' turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).
<h3>Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Betting Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/top-nba-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Prediction:</a> SU Winner - Cavaliers, ATS Winner - Cavaliers, O/U - Over
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Betting Notes:

The Bulls rank seventh in fast break points per game (14.9) while the Cavaliers rank 26th (10.5).

Chicago ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (31.8) while Cleveland ranks ninth (33.0).

Cleveland ranks 19th in rebounds per game (44.4) while Chicago ranks 29th (41.8).

Chicago ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.0) while Cleveland ranks 29th (3.2).

Cleveland is 15-12-1 ATS on the road with 15 overs and 13 unders.

At home, Chicago is 14-18-1 ATS with 17 overs and 16 unders.

Chicago and Cleveland are both 5-3 when they allow under 100 points.

In games where they score above 100 points, the Cavaliers are 18-32 and the Bulls are 21-28.

The Bulls rank 23rd in assists per game (23.2) while the Cavaliers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (26.2).

Chicago ranks first in points off turnovers per game (21.2) while Cleveland ranks last in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.0).

The Bulls rank first in steals per game (10.1) while the Cavaliers rank 29th in steals allowed per game (9.5).

The Cavaliers rank 10th in second chance points per game (13.5) while the Bulls rank 13th in second chance points allowed per game (12.7).

Chicago ranks eighth in points in the paint per game (49.4) while Cleveland ranks 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (53.6).

Bettings Trends:

Chicago is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs in its last five games.

Over its past five outings, Cleveland is 2-2-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.

The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 3.2 for the season.

During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 111.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).

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<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will New York Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 12-5-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, 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. Chris Kreider opened the scoring at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play in the second period. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal of the year, while Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>New York fired 40 shots on goal and tallied 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. Jacob Trouba picked up his 5th assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to build off their previous performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. Both of the goals they allowed came in the 2nd period, with the last coming just 8 seconds before the 3rd period.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 10-9-2 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers, and they led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put Edmonton ahead for good, and they added an empty-netter to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton's offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, added two assists, and now has 8 assists on the year. Zach Hyman scored his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark’s 2nd goal came on an empty net with three seconds left. Jeff Skinner also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>Two of the Oilers' goals came in the first period, with another added on a power play by Hyman at the 9:50 mark of the third. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game and scored with just 20 seconds into the first period.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals and picked up a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, both goals they allowed came at key moments, with one in the 2nd period and another early in the 3rd, which tied the game at 2-2.</p>

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In a game between two programs that are nationally ranked in the Top 20, the No. 16 Tigers of Auburn (+3.5) are gearing up to host their in-conference rival Alabama Crimson Tide (-3.5) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. CBS will televise the action and the game is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
<h2>No. 5 Alabama at No. 16 Auburn Betting Odds 11/30/2019</h2>
Alabama is favored by 3.5 points in this SEC matchup. The Crimson Tide are currently being given -175 moneyline odds while the Tigers are +155. This SEC tilt should present some in-game betting opportunities. The over/under has been set at 50 points.

The Crimson Tide are 10-1 straight up (SU), including 6-1 SU against SEC opponents. The Tigers are 8-3 SU overall and are also 4-3 SU in conference play. The Crimson Tide are down 0.2 units so far in 2019 and 6-5 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 6-5.

The surprising Tigers are up 3.3 units this season. They're 8-3 ATS and have an O/U record of 4-7.

The Tide are coming off a resounding 66-3 victory over Western Carolina last week. The passing game was on point as Mac Jones completed 10 passes on 12 attempts for 275 yards and three touchdowns. Najee Harris (66 rushing yards on 14 attempts, one TD) and Keilan Robinson (92 yards on eight carries, one TD) led the ground attack while Devonta Smith (four receptions, 94 yards, two TDs) and Jaylen Waddle (three catches, 101 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties in the win.

Auburn is coming off of a 52-0 win over Samford. As a group, the Tigers collectively completed 22-of-32 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Bo Nix went 15-for-23 for 150 yards and one touchdown while Cord Sandberg was five-of-seven for 84 yards and two touchdowns. Shaun Shivers (55 rushing yards on nine attempts, one TD) handled the running game while Williams (four receptions, 45 yards) and Anthony Schwartz (four catches, 25 yards) led the receiving attack in the win.

Alabama has run the ball on 51.8 percent of its offensive plays this year, including 48.2 percent across possessions in conference play. Auburn has an overall rush percentage of 59.1 percent, and has run the ball 56.5 percent of the time against SEC opponents. The Crimson Tide have produced 169 rush yards per game (including 141 per game against Southeastern opponents) and have 24 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Tigers are totaling 214 rush yards per contest (173 in conference) and have 28 total rushing TDs.

The Tide have logged a ridiculous 344 yards per contest through the air overall (355 per game versus conference opposition) and have 42 passing scores so far. The Tigers have recorded 213 pass yards per game (221.0 against SEC foes) and have 18 total pass TDs.

On the defensive side of the ball, Alabama has allowed 131 rush yards and 184 pass yards per game. Auburn has allowed 109.6 yards per game on the ground and 196.9 to opponents in the air. The Tide are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 3.86 to opposing QBs, while the Tigers have given up a 4.8 ANY/A.

Jones is up to 747 passing yards on the year, and has completed 48-of-66 attempts with seven passing touchdowns and only one interception. Jones has a sparkling 12.42 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number sits at 18.65 over the last two outings.

Najee Harris (854 rushing yards, seven rush TDs, 227 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns this season), Devonta Smith (1,028 receiving yards, 13 receiving TDs) and Jerry Jeudy (819 receiving yards, nine TDs) have each played key roles recently.

Bo Nix has accounted for 1,948 yards, 13 TDs and six INTs for Auburn. His ANY/A sits at 6.45 for the year and 5.69 over his last two games.

Seth Williams, JaTarvious Whitlow and Anthony Schwartz have collectively accounted for 369 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as a trio over the last two outings.

When these two programs met a year ago, Alabama won easily 52-21.
<h3>Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Pick</h3>
SU Winner - Auburn, ATS Winner - Auburn, O/U - Over
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Team Betting Notes

Auburn has lost nine fumbles this season while Alabama has lost four.

The Alabama D has sacked opposing QBs 28 times this season. Auburn has produced 26 sacks.

Alabama has averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt over its last three games and 5.4 over its last two.

Auburn has averaged 4.0 yards per carry over its last three outings and 4.2 over its past two.

Over its last three matches, Auburn is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in each of those three.

The Over/Under for Alabama's last game was set at 61. The over cashed in the team's 66-3 triumph over Western Carolina.

Over its last three matches, Alabama is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.

The Over/Under for Auburn's last match was set at 64. The under cashed in the 52-0 triumph over Samford.

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No. 5 Alabama at No. 16 Auburn College Football Betting Pick 11/30/19

<p>The Yankees (55-52, 32-26 home) host the Rays (66-44, 29-25 away) in game three of this AL East series. Getting the start for the Yankees is Gerrit Cole while the Rays are turning to Shane McClanahan. Read on to get my best bet for this New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -106</p><p>This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 ET on Wednesday, August 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY RAYS:</h3><ul><li>Coming into the game, the Yankees have gone just 2-8 in their last ten home games.</li><li>The Yankees have been struggling of late, having lost each of their last three straight games.</li><li>The Rays have gone 1-2 in Gerrit Cole's last three starts.</li></ul><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL EAST</h3><p>This season, the Rays have played a total of 33 series and are above .500 at 18-11-4. On the road, Tampa Bay is 29-25 and 37-19 at home. Their overall record of 66-44 has the Rays sitting 2nd in the AL East.</p><p><p>Shane McClanahan has been a dominant force in the 2023 season, boasting an 11-1 record and 3.00 ERA. On the road, he has gone 6-1 with a 3.96 ERA, while at home he is 5-0 with a 3.07 ERA. His WHIP stands at 1.18 and opponents have only managed to hit .216 against him, with a slugging percentage of .369.</p></p><p>Shane McClanahan's performance against the Astros resulted in a no-decision, but the Rays still emerged victorious with a 4-3 score. The lefty allowed three runs and eight hits over five innings of work.</p><p>During their last five games, Tampa Bay is the 17th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .233 and are averaging 5.2 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Rays are hitting .254 with an OBP of .327 while averaging 5.2 runs per contest. This figure puts them 4th in the league.</p><p>Brandon Lowe has been a key component of the Tampa Bay offense this season, boasting a .228 batting average and .447 slugging percentage. Over the last ten games, Lowe has been on fire at the plate, leading the Rays in hits and batting an impressive .356.</p><h3>WILL THE NEW YORK YANKEES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Yankees head into today's game looking to build on their above .500 record at home (32-26). Their overall record of 55-52 has them placed 5th in the AL East. Through 34 series, the Yankees are 16-13-5.</p><p><p>Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Yankees with a 9-2 record. In 22 appearances, he has an ERA of 2.64 and opponents are hitting just .209 against him. Cole has struck out 149 batters and allowed 36 walks, resulting in a WHIP of 1.05 and a SLG allowed of .329.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing, Gerrit Cole tossed seven strong frames and allowed no runs, yet did not receive a decision. Despite his impressive performance, the Yankees were unable to come away with a victory, falling to the Orioles 1-0.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Yankees are ranked 15th in the league in scoring at 3.8 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.3 per contest puts them 22nd in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, New York is 19th, with an OBP currently sitting at .301. The team's collective batting average is .229 (21st).</p><p>The Yankees' Gleyber Torres tops the team in hits, boasting a .255 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .422, and his on-base percentage is .318 heading into the game.</p>

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<p>The NBA is giving us an eight-game slate on Friday, February 3, and this inter-conference clash is included, so make sure you read the best 76ers vs. Spurs betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>San Antonio is desperate to avoid the eighth consecutive defeat when they host Philadelphia at AT&amp;T Center. The 76ers are -9.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 236 points. These inter-conference rivals have met once this season, and the Spurs surprised the Sixers 114-105 in Philly.</p>



<p><strong>76ers got their revenge against the Magic</strong></p>



<p>The Philadelphia 76ers (33-17, 29-21-0 ATS) were on a seven-game winning streak before the Orlando Magic prevented them from getting the eighth in a row. However, the 76ers got their revenge in the very next game as they beat the Magic 105-94 at home. It was Philadelphia’s best defensive display in 2023 as the hosts limited the Magic to 37.9% from the field and allowed just six three-pointers and scored 14 on the other end. The Sixers also dominated assists (27-12).</p>



<p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with a double-double of 28 points and team-high 11 rebounds. James Harden needed only a rebound to record a triple-double as he posted 26 points, game-high ten assists, and nine boards, but also committed seven turnovers. Tobias Harris contributed 16 points, five rebounds, five dishes, and two blocks.</p>



<p><strong>Spurs can’t catch a break</strong></p>



<p>The San Antonio Spurs (14-38, 23-39-0 ATS) managed to snap a five-game losing skid with a shocking win over the Brooklyn Nets but returned to losing ways and are currently on a seven-game losing run. The most recent loss came to the Sacramento Kings at home; the Spurs will conclude their four-game homestay with this tilt against Philadelphia on Friday. San Antonio did shoot well from the floor (54.5%) against the Kings but made only five free throws opposite Sacramento’s 15, which was the biggest difference in a 119-109 defeat.</p>



<p>Malaki Branham led the Spurs with 22 points and team-high five assists. Josh Richardson added 19 points, eight rebounds, and two steals, Keldon Johnson posted an 18/8/5 line, Jakob Poeltl recorded a double-double of 18 points and game-high 12 boards, while Zach Collins scored 14 points.</p>



<p>G Devin Vassell (knee) is out indefinitely. SG Romeo Langford (leg), PG Tre Jones (foot), and PF Jeremy Sochan (back) are questionable to face the Sixers on Friday.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Philadelphia:</strong></p>



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<li>5-2 ATS in the last seven games overall</li>



<li>5-2 ATS in the last seven road games</li>



<li>8-2 ATS in the last ten games following a straight-up win of more than ten points</li>
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<p><strong>San Antonio:</strong></p>



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<li>0-6 ATS in the last six games overall</li>



<li>2-5 ATS in the last seven home games</li>
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<p><strong>Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs Pick</strong></p>



<p>While Philadelphia’s offense is scoring only two points more per game than San Antonio’s, the biggest difference between these teams is the defense. The Sixers have the 4th best defense in the NBA that allows 110.7 ppg opposite the league-worst D that surrenders 122.3 ppg. The Spurs will likely be without Jones and Sochan for this Friday’s tilt, which is going to make things even harder for the hosts. I am backing Embiid, Harden, and co. to dominate this matchup and secure another easy victory.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the 76ers at -8.5 (-130)</p>



<p><strong>The Total</strong></p>



<p>Without Jones and Sochan, who are combining for around 23 points per contest this season, the Spurs will find it hard to hurt Philadelphia’s sturdy defense. I wouldn’t be surprised if the visitors manage to limit San Antonio to below 100 points here, just like they did to their opponents in two of the last six games (Portland and Orlando). Under is 8-2 in the last ten H2H meetings in San Antonio; Under is 9-3 in the Spurs’ previous 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, while Under is 6-2 in San Antonio’s last eight games following a double-digit loss at home.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 238.5 points (-130)</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs Odds, Pick, Prediction 2/3/23

<p>The Charlotte Hornets (+405) will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (-536) at 6:00 ET. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 224 points.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and can be seen on FDSO. The Hornets are 5-7 on the season and are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavaliers are a perfect 14-0 and sit atop the East.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-98 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with LaMelo Ball points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Charlotte Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Hornets improved to 5-7 on the season with a 115-114 win over the Bucks on Saturday. Charlotte, playing at home, entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Charlotte fell behind early, trailing 39-33 after the 1st quarter. They chipped away at the lead, winning the 2nd quarter 26-24 and tying the 3rd at 27-27. Heading into the 4th quarter down 90-86, the Hornets outscored the Bucks 29-24 in the final period to complete the comeback. The game’s total of 229 points went over the line of 219.5 by 9.5 points.</p><p>LaMelo Ball's 15-point fourth quarter propelled the Hornets to a 115-114 win over the Bucks, finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, despite shooting 35% from the field. Miles Bridges added 19 points, with 5 coming in the final period.</p> <p>The Hornets connected on 15 threes, shooting 35.7% from deep and 44.1% overall. Josh Green hit 3 triples at 75% efficiency, scoring 10 of his 15 points in the first quarter, while Brandon Miller added 9 of his 13 points in the opening period.</p><p>Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up, allowing just 24 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters to help secure the win. Overall, they gave up 114 points on 51% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks hit 15 threes at a 41% clip. The Hornets sent Milwaukee to the line 11 times, where they made 5 free throws. Charlotte also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Cleveland Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 14-0 this season with a 144-126 win over the Bulls on Friday. Cleveland, who were -10 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 270 points went well over the 238.5-point line.</p> <p>Cleveland jumped out to a 49-34 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Bulls fought back, outscoring the Cavs 39-28 in the 2nd. After a tight 3rd quarter, Cleveland pulled away in the 4th, holding Chicago to 24 points while going on an 11-0 run to seal the win.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's 37 points and 7 three-pointers led the Cavaliers to a 144-point effort in their win over the Bulls, shooting 53.8% from deep. Darius Garland added 29 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% rate, while Jarrett Allen contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 21 threes, shooting 48.8% from beyond the arc and 54.8% overall. Mitchell scored 18 points in the 4th quarter, and Georges Niang added 11 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Even with a rough defensive showing, the Cavaliers managed to pull off a win against the Bulls, giving up 126 points on 51% shooting. Cleveland allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 29 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Cavaliers struggled to defend the three, as the Bulls hit 20 threes at a 47% rate. Cleveland sent Chicago to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. On the boards, the Cavaliers gave up just 3 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Hose versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kennesaw State as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 159 points.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Presbyterian Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Presbyterian pulled off a 71-68 upset over Wofford on Wednesday, November 13th. The Blue Hose, who were +5.5 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 139, just under the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-32 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Wofford 39-28. Their defensive adjustments were key to the comeback, as they tightened up and allowed just 28 points after the break.</p><p>Presbyterian's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (9/18) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%.</p> <p>Kobe Stewart led the way, knocking down 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 15 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts (16/34). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 18 threes, good for 50%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the other team went 12/21, shooting 57%. Presbyterian allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Owls Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Owls fell 88-84 to California Baptist on Saturday, November 9th. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs on the road, Kennesaw State kept the game close, covering the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 42-42 first half, the Owls allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 42. The combined points of 172 exceeded the over/under line of 157.5.</p><p>Kennesaw State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 45%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 56.7%, thanks in large part to their 15 made threes on 48.4% shooting from deep. They also connected on 93.8% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 16 from the line.</p> <p>Simeon Cottle led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at a 57.1% clip. Kendal Coleman added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Martel Williams contributed 20 points. Adrian Wooley chipped in 19 points and 5 assists, and Ricardo Wright knocked down 3 threes, shooting 60.0% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Kennesaw State gave up 88 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 22 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 50% success rate, but limited their opponent's three-point shooting to just 3 makes on 18 attempts, a 16% clip.</p> <p>Where Kennesaw State really struggled was in sending their opponent to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 35 attempts for 83%. The Owls also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (-16) are coming into the Big Ten Championship Game as big favorites against the No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers. The matchup is scheduled to get underway at 8:00 p.m. ET and FOX will broadcast the action.
<h2>No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Wisconsin Betting Odds 12/7/2019</h2>
Ohio State is favored by 16 points in this Big 10 game. The Buckeyes are currently getting -1000 moneyline odds while the Badgers are +625. The over/under has been set at 53.5 points. Some good in-game betting opportunities could be unveiled during this matchup.

Betting odds have shifted slightly from when they were originally set. The line opened at -17 while the game's total was initially placed at 54.

The Buckeyes are 12-0 straight up (SU), including 9-0 SU against Big 10 opponents. The Badgers are 10-2 SU overall and 7-2 SU in conference play. Each of these teams has been profitable this year as the Badgers are up 5.0 units and the Buckeyes have gained 6.0 units.

The Buckeyes are hoping to remain undefeated following a 56-27 win over Michigan last week where their secondary allowed the Wolverines to air it out for 305 yards. Hassan Haskins had a productive day for the Wolverines in that one with 78 rushing yards and a score on 12 attempts. On the offensive side, Justin Fields completed just 14-of-25 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns. J.K. Dobbins (211 yards on 31 rush attempts, four TDs) and Master Teague III (29 yards on 12 carries) led the running attack in the win while Garrett Wilson (three receptions, 118 yards, one TD) and Austin Mack (three catches, 39 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties.

Wisconsin just got a 38-17 win over Minnesota. The defensive secondary allowed the Golden Gophers to air it out for 296 yards and two touchdowns. Rashod Bateman had a good outing in the loss, recording 147 yards and a score on six catches for Minnesota. For Wisconsin, Jack Coan completed 15-of-22 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (76 rushing yards on 18 attempts, two TDs) mounted the ground game in the win as Quintez Cephus (five receptions, 114 yards, one TD) and Taylor (two catches, 39 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack.

When glancing at offensive play selection, each of these squads sports a similar run-pass ratio on the season. Ohio State has run the ball on 63.8 percent of its offensive possessions while Wisconsin has a rush percentage of 65.6. The Buckeyes, however, have produced 281 rush yards per game (including 293 per game versus Big Ten opponents) and have 37 touchdowns via handoffs this year. The Badgers haven't been quite as successful, as they're logging 244 rushing yards per contest (238 in conference) and have 34 total rush TDs.

If the results so far this season can translate to this game, then it seems like the Buckeyes ought to have the edge in terms of efficiency in the ground game, since their backfield has produced 5.8 yards per carry while their defense is allowing a YPC of 2.6 to opponents. The Badgers have registered 5.4 yards per carry and allowed a YPC of 3.3 to opponents.

The Buckeyes have tallied 254 yards per contest in the air overall (244 per game against conference opposition) and have 44 passing TDs so far. The Badgers have produced 199 pass yards per outing (179.0 against Big 10 foes) and have 17 total pass scores.

Defensively, Ohio State appears to have the upper hand when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has allowed opponents to rush for an average of 91 yards and pass for 141 yards per game. Wisconsin has allowed 96.6 rushing yards per game and 180.4 to opposing teams in the air. The Buckeyes are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 2.24 to opposing QBs, while the Badgers have given up a 4.08 ANY/A.

Coan has produced 2,106 yards, 15 TDs and three INTs. Coan's adjusted net yards per pass attempt stands at 8.14 for the season and 12.14 over his last two games. In the other huddle, Fields has put up 2,466 passing yards this season, and has connected on 173-of-255 attempts with 35 passing touchdowns and only one interception. Fields has a pristine 10.99 ANY/A, including 11.33 over the last two games.

These two conference foes did not get a chance to face each other in 2018.
<h3>Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Pick</h3>
SU Winner - Buckeyes, ATS Winner - Buckeyes, O/U - Under
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Team Betting Notes

The Over/Under for Ohio State's last game was set at 53. The over cashed in the team's 56-27 victory over Michigan.

Ohio State has averaged 4.6 yards per carry across its last three contests and 4.4 over its last two.

Wisconsin has averaged 6.6 yards per carry over its last three outings and 6.4 over its last two.

Wisconsin has lost 14 fumbles this season while Ohio State has let 12 get away.

In its last three matchups, Ohio State is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.

The Over/Under for Wisconsin's previous outing was set at 45. The over cashed in the 38-17 victory over Minnesota.

Over its last three games, Wisconsin is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in each of those three.

The Buckeyes offense has recorded eight pass plays of 40 or more yards, while the Badgers have put up five such plays.

The Ohio State defense has allowed five pass plays of 40 yards or more, while Wisconsin has given up four such plays.

The Ohio State offense has created 33 rushing plays of 20+ yards, while Wisconsin has created 24 such runs.

The Buckeyes defense has allowed 11 rushing plays of 20+ yards, while the Badgers have given up 19 such runs.

The Ohio State defensive unit has sacked opposing QBs 49 times this year. Wisconsin has produced 44 sacks.

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No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Wisconsin College Football Betting Pick 12/7/19

<p>ABC will be covering this week 13 matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Texas Longhorns, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Longhorns are the heavy favorite at -20.5 points, with the over/under line currently set at 47 points. Texas comes in with a 9-1 record, while Kentucky is 4-6 on the season.</p><h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +20.5</p><p>This game will be played at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 27 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kentucky Wildcats at +20.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Kentucky Wildcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Kentucky enters Week 13 with a 4-6 record, holding a 1.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They’ve gone 2-4 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. In six of their ten games, the Wildcats have been favored, but they’ve only managed a 2-4 record in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats have a +2.6 average scoring margin and are 5-4 against the spread. They’ve gone 3-0 ATS as underdogs and 2-4 as favorites. On the road, Kentucky is 2-1 ATS, while they are 3-3 at home.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 47 points. Kentucky’s games have averaged 41.2 points, with an average line of 45.1 points. Their over/under record is 3-6, with seven games featuring lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Heading into week 13, Kentucky’s offense ranks 80th in points per game, averaging 21.9, and they sit 74th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has struggled, ranking 109th in passing yards per game, with just 183.4 yards. They are 82nd in passing completions, averaging 14.4 per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 37.4%, ranking 85th. Kentucky’s passer rating is 73, placing them 120th nationally.</p> <p>Brock Vandagriff leads the Wildcats with 1,542 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 81. Kentucky is 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 37.1 per game, and they gain 159.1 rushing yards per game. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has 505 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Dane Key leads the receiving corps with 686 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Kentucky's defense is ranked 19th nationally, allowing 19.3 points per game this season. They’ve given up 134.4 rushing yards per game and 188.5 passing yards, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 80.2 and completing 64.2% of their throws against Kentucky.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against Murray State, Kentucky's defense allowed just 6 points, giving up 259 total yards. They held Murray State to 90 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 169 passing yards, while also forcing three interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Texas Longhorns Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>At 9-1, Texas is ranked first in our CFB power rankings. They have a 39% chance of winning the Southeastern and a 93.2% chance of making the playoffs. The Longhorns also have the best odds of reaching the national championship game at 32.3% and winning it at 19.8%.</p> <p></p><p>Texas is 5-1 at home and 4-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in all 10 games, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +25.1 points, and they are 6-4 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 47 points. Texas games have averaged 48.9 points, with an average line of 53.4 points. They are 4-5-1 against the over/under, with an average margin of -4.5 points.</p><p>Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 14th nationally with 288.5 yards per game. They are 20th in completions, averaging 23.3 per game, and 27th in attempts. Their quarterback, Quinn Ewers, has thrown for 1,898 yards and has a passer rating of 109. Texas is 12th in scoring, averaging 37 points per game, and we have them 15th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.</p> <p>Ewers has completed 68.4% of his passes, throwing 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. Texas ranks 10th in passer rating. Isaiah Bond leads the team with 483 receiving yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Texas averages 162.5 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Texas' defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking 4th nationally by allowing just 11.9 points per game. They’ve also limited opponents to 136.5 passing yards per game, which is the 4th-lowest in the country, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 52 against them, the 3rd-lowest in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Arkansas, Texas gave up only 10 points and 231 total yards. They held Arkansas to 82 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 149 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p>

Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas Longhorns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The NBA betting action goes on with 11 games on Friday, January 28, 2022, so we have prepared the best Lakers vs. Hornets betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>The Lakers and Hornets close down their two-game non-conference series. Back in November, Los Angeles outlasted Charlotte 126-123 in overtime and barely covered a 2.5-point spread at home. It was their sixth consecutive straight-up and ATS victory over the Hornets.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="los-angeles-plays-without-rest">Los Angeles plays without rest   </h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Hornets on the second day of a back-to-back set, and their Thursday night’s road contest against the Philadelphia 76ers has been excluded from the analysis. Before that tough matchup with the Sixers, the Lakers have dropped five of their last eight games overall, going 3-5 ATS in the process.</p>



<p>Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers’ starting lineup last Tuesday after missing 17 straight games with a knee injury. In a 106-96 road victory at Brooklyn, Davis accounted for eight points and four blocks in 25 minutes on the floor.</p>



<p>LeBron James, who was listed as questionable to play Thursday at Philadelphia, dropped 33 points on the Nets. He’s been outstanding as of late, averaging 30.7 points on 52.0% shooting from the field through his previous ten appearances. James is dealing with knee soreness.</p>



<h2 id="charlotte-trounced-indiana-to-stop-its-two-game-slide">Charlotte trounced Indiana to stop its two-game slide      </h2>



<p>The Charlotte Hornets improved to 27-22 straight up and 30-19 ATS following a 158-126 thrashing of the Indiana Pacers this past Wednesday. Playing as small 2-point road favorites, the Hornets managed to snap their two-game skid and set the franchise single-game scoring record.</p>



<p>Charlotte humiliated the lowly Pacers. The Hornets made 58.1% of their field goals and 53.3% of their 3-pointers (24-of-45), handing out a whopping 37 assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the charge with 39 points on ridiculous 10-for-15 shooting from deep, while LaMelo Ball posted a triple-double of 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 dimes.</p>



<p>Oubre Jr. is questionable for Friday’s clash against the Lakers due to an ankle injury. Gordon Hayward is still in the medical protocols, so the Hornets could be quite shorthanded on the wing. Hayward, who’s averaged 17.0 points and 4.7 rebounds a night thus far, will clear quarantine on the last day of January.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>LA Lakers:</strong></p>



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



<p><strong>Charlotte:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-3 ATS in the last 11 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>13-3 ATS in the last 16 games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-los-angeles-lakers-vs-charlotte-hornets-pick">Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets Pick</h2>



<p>The Lakers have owned the Hornets as of late, going 6-0 SU and ATS in their previous six encounters. Also, the Lakers have covered in 13 of their last 17 dates with Charlotte, but that could easily change Friday at Spectrum Center.</p>



<p>The Hornets are one of the most pleasant surprises of the season, sitting at the seventh spot of the Eastern Conference standings. Charlotte has gone 11-5 SU and 13-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the home court. The Hornets are not a great defensive team, but they should have enough offensive firepower to deal with the Lakers. Charlotte boasts the fourth-highest offensive rating in the NBA, tallying 113.1 points per 100 possessions.</p>



<p>On the other side, the Lakers have been pretty much a hit-or-miss over the last few weeks. Anthony Davis should be on limited minutes, and the Lakers’ offense leans on LeBron way too much, scoring 108.8 points per 100 possessions (23<sup>rd</sup> in the league).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Charlotte Hornets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The over is 7-3 in the Lakers’ last ten outings, while the total has gone under in seven of the Hornets’ previous ten. When it comes to their H2H duels, the over is 4-2 in the last six, while their first meeting of the season produced 249 points in total with the line at 225.5.</p>



<p>Both Los Angeles and Charlotte prefer to play at a fast pace, so I lean the over. The Hornets rank second in the NBA in possessions per 48 minutes (100.7), while the Lakers are right behind them with 100.5.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over&nbsp;</strong></p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds, Pick, Prediction 1/28/22

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-178) will host the Nuggets (+149) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on NBA TV. The Lakers are currently 10-5 and sit 4th in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets are 8-6 and 6th in the West.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Denver Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 8-6 on the season after a 123-120 home loss to the Mavericks on Friday. Denver, favored by 5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.</p> <p>After a rough 2nd quarter where they were outscored 40-22, Denver went on a 13-0 run to close the gap. They outscored Dallas 36-22 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th down 95-89 but couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Mavs 31-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks, the Nuggets hit 15 threes, shooting 51.7% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 47.8%. Nikola Jokic led the way with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 59.1% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun each added 17 points, with Braun shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes. Russell Westbrook contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, while Peyton Watson added 7 of his 15 points in the final period.</p><p>The Nuggets struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, which contributed to their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks. Overall, they allowed Dallas to shoot 50% from the field. Denver did manage to limit the Mavericks' three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 37% shooting.</p> <p>Denver sent Dallas to the free-throw line 27 times, where the Mavericks converted 21 attempts. The Nuggets gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 10-5 on the season after a 119-118 loss to the Magic on Thursday. Despite being favored by 5.5 points, L.A. couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the O/U line of 216.5.</p> <p>After leading 67-60 at halftime, the Lakers were outscored 29-21 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 89-88 and played the Magic evenly in the final period, with both teams scoring 30 points.</p><p>Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 39 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field in their 119-118 loss to the Magic. LeBron James added 31 points, 10 rebounds, and hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, scoring 14 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 50.6% overall and connected on 13 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Dalton Knecht contributed 17 points, making 3 threes in the game.</p><p>The Lakers gave up 119 points to the Magic on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points. Overall, Orlando shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent Orlando to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 15 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Washington is favored on the road with their money line at -185, and the Giants at +155 as the underdog. The Giants and Commanders will face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants are +3.5 point underdogs, and the over/under line is set at 43.5 points. You can watch this week nine NFC East matchup on FOX.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Giants +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning this one by a score of 25 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Giants winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 9, the Commanders sit atop the NFC East with a 6-2 record, including a two-game winning streak. After a week 6 loss to the Ravens, Washington bounced back with wins over the Panthers (40-7) and Bears (18-15) in weeks 7 and 8, respectively. Against Chicago, they narrowly covered the 1.5-point spread, improving their ATS record to 6-1-1 this season. The Commanders rank 8th in our NFL power rankings and have an average scoring margin of +8.6 points per game.</p> <p>We currently give Washington an 83.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 45.6% chance of winning the NFC East. In their O/U matchups, they have a 5-3 record, with the under hitting in their last two games. Their contests have averaged 50.4 points, compared to an average line of 46.4.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Commanders are 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 29.5. They are also 3rd in the league in passing yards per game (396.2) and 9th in passing yards per game (230.5), despite ranking 22nd in passing attempts. On the ground, Washington ranks 5th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game, with 165.8. They are 4th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 46.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 326 yards and a touchdown in week 8, completing 21 of 38 passes. Terry McLaurin led the team with 5 catches for 125 yards, while Brian Robinson Jr. had 65 rushing yards on 16 carries. Washington scored 6 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters against the Bears but failed to convert in the red zone, going 0-3.</p><p>The Commanders' defense was tough to move the ball against in their most recent game, as they allowed the Bears to convert just 16.7% of their third down attempts. Despite giving up 196 rushing yards on 34 attempts, Washington held Chicago to 15 points and just 111 yards passing. The Bears finished with 307 yards of total offense.</p><p></p><p>Washington allowed only 10 completions on 24 attempts (41.7%) and didn't give up any passing touchdowns. They also recorded two sacks in the game, but Chicago was able to outgain them in tackles for loss.</p><h3>Are The Giants Going Win In At Upset At MetLife Stadium</h3><p>The Giants head into week 9 against the Commanders looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which includes a 26-18 road loss to the Steelers in week 8. This puts New York at 2-6, leaving them 4th in the NFC East and 15th in the conference. They are 0-4 at home but have gone 2-2 on the road.</p> <p>Our projections give the Giants a 0.3% chance of making the playoffs, and they rank 29th in our power rankings. So far, they are 3-5 against the spread and have been underdogs in all of their games. Their O/U record is 2-6, with their games averaging 36.5 points compared to an average line of 42.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Giants' offense ranks 25th in our power rankings, averaging 14.6 points per game, which is 30th in the NFL. They are 25th in the league in total yards, with 303.6 per game, and they rank 23rd in 3rd-down conversion rate (34.5%). Despite being 22nd in passing yards, New York ranks 5th in pass attempts per game. They are 24th in rushing yards, averaging 108.5 per game.</p> <p>In week 8, Daniel Jones threw for 264 yards on 24/38 passing, but he didn’t have a touchdown and threw an interception. He was sacked 4 times. Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 145 yards on 20 carries, and Darius Slayton led the team with 108 receiving yards on 4 catches.</p><p>In their 26-18 loss to the Steelers, the Giants' defense gave up 426 yards. They struggled against the run, allowing 167 yards on 31 attempts, with Pittsburgh averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. The Giants' pass defense gave up 259 yards, and the Steelers had a yards per attempt of 9.2.<p></p>Despite allowing a completion percentage of 71.4%, the Giants' defense managed to sack the quarterback four times. On third downs, the Giants allowed the Steelers to convert 46.2% of their chances.</p>

Washington Commanders vs New York Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 11/3/24

<p>Betting on today's Lightning and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Hurricanes being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, October 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Tampa Bay Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lightning finished last season with a 45-29-8 record, placing 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-24 mark in those games. In Atlantic Division matchups, they were 12-14, landing 4th. At home, Tampa Bay went 25-11-5, while on the road, they posted a 20-18-3 record.</p> <p>As favorites, the Lightning were 31-17-3, but their puck line record was 23-28. As underdogs, they went 12-12-5 straight-up and 11-20 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 39-37-6, with their games averaging 6.8 goals.</p><p>Last season, the Lightning had one of the NHL's top offenses, finishing 5th in scoring with 3.5 goals per game. They were especially strong on the power play, leading the league in power play goals.</p>

<p>Interestingly, they ranked 22nd in shots on goal per game, averaging 29.2. They were 9th in shorthanded goals and 15th in giveaways.</p><p>Last season, the Lightning allowed 3.1 goals per game, placing them 20th in the NHL. They faced 29.5 shots on goal per game, which also ranked 20th. Despite this, they recorded four shutouts, the 5th most in the league. Tampa Bay was 19th in takeaways but ranked 8th in defensive hits.</p><h3>Can the Hurricanes Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Lightning finished last season with a 52-23-7 record, placing 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 35-15 mark in those games. They also ranked 2nd in the Metropolitan Division, going 16-10. At home, Tampa Bay went 27-10-4, while their road record was 25-13-3.</p> <p>Against the puck line, the Lightning were 35-47, with 17 of their wins coming by one goal and 35 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 33-47-2, and their games averaged 6 goals per game.</p><p>Carolina had a strong offensive season, finishing 8th in the NHL with an average of 3.4 goals per game. They were 6th in assists. The Hurricanes were 3rd in the league for shots on goal, averaging 33.3 per game.</p>

<p>Carolina was effective in shorthanded situations, ranking 3rd in shorthanded goals. They also excelled on the power play, finishing 3rd in the NHL.</p><p>Carolina boasted one of the NHL’s top defensive units last season, allowing just 2.4 goals per game, which ranked 3rd in the league. They were also 3rd in shots on goal allowed per game, limiting opponents to 25.5. The Hurricanes recorded 8 shutouts, the most in the NHL.</p>

<p>Despite finishing 32nd in defensive hits, Carolina ranked 11th in takeaways last season.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/24

We hear this term quite often and over a long period of time it's of course a profitable thing to do, if you can ascertain <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-public-money/"><strong>what is and what is not public money</strong></a>.

I've had conversations with many bettors over the years about this. It's more complicated than simply looking at a bet percentage and making a determination, and that's of course something that has more parameters than most people know. For starters, there are any number of websites that give out betting percentages, and to be quite honest, they are not all alike. By that I mean there are some big discrepancies from one site to another in terms of percentage.

One reason and perhaps the biggest reason for that is that they all draw their numbers from a different cross-section of bookmakers. As we know, some books are quite public/recreational, or as many would like to call them, square. That's a whole different topic. And of course some books cater to high limit professionals and they're usually going to have very different numbers at different times of the day.

Speaking of different times of the day, those percentages often come out quite early, and I've seen some sites with bet percentages on games that may not have 100 tickets on them. Clearly that's an early move and one that's NOT reflective of real public money. To put that in perspective, and typical NFL game during the regular season will have tens of thousands (if not more) tickets on the game by kickoff. So, we're just not comparing apples to apples if we're looking at those bet percentages at different times during the betting cycle.

Add into that equation the fact that what many market mover/syndicates will do is bet very early on a game, which forces the books to adjust the number, knowing that they're coming back with a bigger bet on the other side at a better number. That's quite common, in all sports. And if you're even half-good at math, you know that early in the betting cycle it's going to take far less money to move a line then it will closer to the time the game starts.

So, "fade the public" is indeed a reasonable long-term strategy, however you've got to know in truth where they public money actually is, and you've got to develop your own parameters and follow them to a "T". Otherwise, you're just guessing, and we know what "guessing" gets you in this business.

In a word, we ARE guessing every single day of the year, but as long as we're doing the work, being thorough, and being consistent, then we are at least making educated guess as opposed to throwing darts or being a lemming and following the public over a cliff.

Fading The Betting Public - Perceptions and Realities

<p>The Thunder lead this first-round Western Conference series 1-0 over the Mavericks. Game two is set for 9:30 PM ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on ESPN. The Thunder are favored by five points and are -200 on the money line. The Mavericks are at +165, and the over/under line is at 218.5 points.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 9:30 ET on Thursday, May 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-115 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Thunder picked up a 22-point win in the most recent game of this Thunder/Mavericks series, winning by a score of 117-95. The game was tied at 23 after the first quarter, but the Thunder took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 39-30. The Thunder were favored by 4.5 points heading into the game and easily covered the spread.</p>

<p>Going into the game, the over/under line was at 218.5 points, and the teams fell 6.5 points short of that number. The Thunder held the Mavericks to just 39.3% shooting and 12 made threes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 29 points, and also had 9 assists and 9 rebounds. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 20 points.</p><h3>Do the Mavericks Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Dallas is 52-37 ATS this season, including a 29-16 record on the road. As the underdog, the Mavericks are 16-17 vs. the spread, and they are 13-20 straight-up as the underdog. Today, they are getting 5 points.</p>

<p>The Mavericks' O/U record for the season is 40-49, and 81 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 218.5. On average, their games have finished with 231.5 points.</p>

<p>In their last game vs. the Thunder, the Mavericks lost 117-95. They were 4.5-point underdogs in that game and are 13-20 as the underdog this season. The O/U line for that game was also 218.5.</p>

<p>Dallas is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 31-21 and 19-11 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mavericks are 52-37 ATS this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, their ATS record is 29-16 compared to 23-21 at home.</p><p>Offensively, the Mavericks are averaging 117.9 points per game this season, which is 8th best in the league. But they have been below the league average in terms of scoring efficiency, as they have been below the league average in 50% of their games. Dallas is 14th in pace, averaging 99.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Dallas is 3rd in the league in both three-point attempts and makes this season, averaging 14.6 made threes per game. Overall, they have hit 36% of their three-point attempts. Luka Doncic is probable for the game but has been dealing with a knee injury. Over his last five games, he has hit just 38.3% of his shots from the field and 16.3% of his threes. Kyrie Irving has hit 51.7% of his shots over his last five games and 46.2% of his threes.</p><p>So far this season, the Mavericks have been a middle of the road defensive team, ranking 18th in the league in points allowed per game at 114.6. They have been slightly better on the road, giving up 115.1 points per contest away from Dallas.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been playing some of their best defense of the season, allowing just 103.4 points per game during that stretch, which is the 5th best mark in the NBA.</p>

<p>One area where Dallas has struggled defensively this season is defending the three-point line. Opponents are shooting 36.9% from three against the Mavericks, which is 18th in the league. Over their last five games, that number has been even worse at 38.8%.</p><h3>Can the Thunder Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>In Thunder games this season, the average scoring total is 230.8 points per game, which is higher than today's line of 218.5. The team's O/U record for the season is 45-41-1, and the under has hit in their last three games.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 51-36 this season, and they have covered the spread in four straight games. At home, they are 29-15 ATS and 22-21 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Thunder have a straight-up record of 52-14 and are 39-27 vs. the spread. They have been favored in 66 of their 82 games this season.</p>

<p>The Thunder are 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 57-25. In their last game, they defeated the Mavericks by a score of 117-95, covering the spread as 4.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was also 218.5.</p>

<p>Overall, the Thunder have won 10 straight games and are favored by 5 points today. In the Western Conference, their record of 36-16 is the best among all teams.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.6 points per game over his last five games while hitting 46.6% of his shots from the field. This is part of his season average of 30.1 points per game. Jalen Williams is averaging 20.6 points per game over his last five games while hitting 50.6% of his shots from the field.</p>

<p>For the season, the Thunder are 3rd in scoring at 120.1 points per game. They are also 2nd in scoring at home, putting up 122.3 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage, the Thunder are 2nd in the NBA, and they are also the top three-point shooting team in terms of three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>So far this season, the Thunder have been solid defensively, ranking 10th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.4. At home, they have been even better, allowing just 109.0 points per contest, which is 7th best in the NBA.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, Oklahoma City has been the stingiest defense in the league, giving up just 90.6 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have struggled to find the mark from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.2% of their three-point attempts.</p>

<p>On the season, the Thunder are 2nd in the NBA in blocked shots at 6.6 per game and 1st in steals at 8.5 per contest. In terms of shooting percentage allowed, they have been 3rd overall at 45.2%.</p>

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