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North Texas Mean Green vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Charlotte 49ers vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Baylor Bears vs Arizona Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

UCF Knights vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Miami Hurricanes vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Golden Lions. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on SWAC, and it's hosted by the Golden Lions at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR. Get ready to place your bets! Prairie View A&M is favored by -5.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference matchup the against UAPB. The over/under for the game is set at 166.5 points.</p><h3>PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS UAPB GOLDEN LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at H. O. Clemmons Arena at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Golden Lions.</li><li>Not only will UAPB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Prairie View A&M Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Prairie View A&M picked up a 74-65 road win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, moving to 2-13 on the season. The Panthers entered the game as -13.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 139 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Prairie View A&M built a 39-26 lead by halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. Despite the win, the Panthers will look to tighten up defensively going forward.</p><p>Prairie View A&M put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 58.8% of their two-point attempts and hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20 from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Panthers shot 76.5%, making 13 of 17 attempts. Tanahj Pettway led the team with 22 points, while Marcel Bryant and Jordan Tillmon each added 18. Bryant also hit 3 of 4 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p><p>Prairie View A&M gave up 65 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 19 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Prairie View A&M's defense held the opposition to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. The Panthers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 shots, shooting 70%. Prairie View A&M allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Golden Lions Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Golden Lions fell to 1-12 on the season after a 93-91 loss to Alabama State on Monday. UAPB, who were +14 point underdogs going into the game, managed to keep it close and cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UAPB led 50-41 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 184 went over the pre-game line of 162.5.</p><p>UAPB's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 56.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.8%, thanks in part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes on 29 attempts. They also connected on 66.7% of their two-point shots and shot 77.3% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>Doctor Bradley led the way with 35 points, shooting 70.6% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 7 assists. CJ Hines added 23 points, shooting 63.6%, while Christian Moore and Caleb Jones each hit 5 threes, with Moore going 5/9 from deep and Jones hitting 5/8.</p><p>UAPB struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Golden Lions allowed 31 made field goals on 57 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UAPB's defense allowed 67% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 28 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they gave up 12 threes on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate. The opponent also went to the line 30 times, making 19 free throws.</p>

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs UAPB Golden Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Paladins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins are hosting the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Furman is favored by -3 to win at home against East Tennessee State.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Furman Paladins -3</p><p>This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Paladins.</li><li>Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will East Tennessee State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 70-52 win over The Citadel on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were -16 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>ETSU led 36-22 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point shots (17/33).</p> <p>The Buccaneers grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. At the free-throw line, they connected on 18 of 27 attempts, shooting 66.7%. Jaden Seymour led the team with 15 points, while Cam Glover added 13, and John Buggs III contributed 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Buccaneers allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Paladins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Furman dropped to 11-3 on the season after an 81-62 home loss to Wofford on Monday. The Paladins, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Furman trailed 40-20 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the 139.5 O/U line.</p><p>Furman's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Dillon Bailey was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 16 points and 6 boards, while Charles Johnston contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Furman gave up 81 points in this one, despite holding the opposing team to just 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense limited their opponents to 8 made threes on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Nittany Lions and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BTN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Michigan State being favored by -10.5 at home against Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Breslin Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Penn State fell to 12-5 on the season after a narrow 82-81 home loss to Oregon on Sunday. The Nittany Lions, who were +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.</p> <p>Penn State trailed 41-34 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 41. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Penn State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 36.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 12 of 14 for 85.7%.</p> <p>Freddie Dilione led the way with 21 points in just 24 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Nick Kern added 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Jackson Shelstad contributed 17 points and 8 assists, shooting 70% from the field and 60% from three.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. The Nittany Lions allowed 24 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 49% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense saw their opponent hit 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Will Michigan State Win at Home?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 14-2 on the season with a 78-68 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Spartans, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread in the road victory. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Michigan State took control early, leading 47-28 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, making the final score closer than it appeared at halftime.</p><p>Michigan State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, going 4-for-8 on threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they connected on 74.1% of their free throws, making 20 of 27 attempts.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% overall and 33.3% from three. Jeremy Fears Jr. added 12 points, shooting 80% from the field and dishing out 8 assists. The Spartans finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Michigan State's defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to 68 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting 16 of 34 shots for 47%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan State's defense was particularly effective, as they allowed just 5 threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Monday night's interleague matchup between the Cardinals and Tigers is set for 6:40 PM ET from Comerica Park in Detroit. The Tigers come in with a record of 16-12 and will be sending Kenta Maeda to the mound vs. a Cardinals team that is 13-15 and starting Steven Matz.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Cardinals are the slight favorite on the money line at -115. You can catch this one on BSDET, and the Tigers are paying out at -104.</p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline -104</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, April 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tigers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Tigers 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>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Cardinals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mets with a 4-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 11th inning before the Mets scored three runs in the bottom of the 11th. St. Louis was the +117 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Lance Lynn put together a good start for the Cardinals, going five innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out three. However, the Cardinals couldnjson't close things out, and Matthew Liberatore took the loss out of the bullpen. The Cardinals also wasted a big game from Dylan Carlson, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 2 for 4.</p><p>St. Louis is on the road today vs. the Tigers, and they are looking to pick up their first win vs. an NL Central opponent this year, as they are 0-3 in the division. Overall, the Cardinals are 13-15, putting them 4.5 games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cardinals closed out their series vs. the Mets with a loss.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have won two straight series, and their overall series record is 5-4 this year. At home, the Cardinals are 5-7 this year compared to 8-8 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 4-10. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 7-6 and 6-9 as the underdog.</p><p>St. Louis has been a solid play on the run line this season, going 16-12 overall. They have been especially good as the underdog, going 10-5. They have also been a good bet on the run line on the road, going 9-7. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.5, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.7.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals have had an Over/Under record of 10-17 this season. Their games have had an average of 8.0 runs per game, and the average Over/Under line for their games has been 8 runs. When the Over/Under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 6-5. So far, only 10.7% of their games have had Over/Under lines set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Steven Matz and the Cardinals are on the road to take on the Tigers. Matz has had a bit of a rough start to the season, as he has taken the loss in each of his first two outings. He has given up four earned runs in each of those starts, and in his last outing, he gave up seven hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.</p><p>St. Louis comes into the game with one of the worst offenses in the league, averaging just 3.6 runs per game. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a team batting average of just .217. However, they do have a few guys who have been swinging the bat well of late, with Brendan Donovan hitting .333 over his last five games, and Willson Contreras has gone 5/17 in his last five games.</p>

<p>Contreras and Nolan Gorman are tied for the team lead with four home runs, but Gorman is batting just .198 for the season. Gorman is also 3rd on the team with 12 RBIs. Arenado is hitting .271 for the season and has one home run.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Royals, the Tigers closed out the series with a 4-1 win. Leading up to thethe game, they were the heavy favorite at -171. Offensively, the Tigers scored their four runs on 10 hits and only hit two home runs.</p>

<p>Tarik Skubal put together a good start for the Tigers, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Wenceel Perez, who went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Detroit's overall record is 16-12 heading into today's matchup at home vs. the Cardinals. They are 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by three games. The Tigers have been really good against other AL Central teams, going 9-4 so far. Detroit has won two straight games, taking the final two games of their series vs. the Royals.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers are 6-8 this year compared to 10-4 on the road. So far, they have been good as the underdog, putting together an 8-6 record. Detroit also has an 8-6 mark when favored this year. The Tigers' overall series record is 5-2-2, and they have won three straight series overall and two straight on the road.</p><p>When the Tigers are the underdog, they are a solid bet on the run line, as they are 10-4 on the run line in those games. They are just 2-12 on the run line when they are the favorite. They have won five straight on the run line when they are the underdog.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers have had a combined run average of 7.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-14. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, but when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is just 1-4. Overall, only 7.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Kenta Maeda is getting the start for the Tigers today, and he will be facing the Cardinals. This will be his second home start of the season, and in his first outing at home, he went 6 innings, giving up just 1 earned run. He has gone 5 innings in each of his last two starts and has 12 strikeouts in 11 innings of work so far this season.</p><p>Mark Canha has been on a tear of late for the Tigers, going 7/19 in his last five games with three runs and four RBIs. He also has a team-high five homers this season. Canha is currently on a seven-game hitting streak. Jake Rogers has also been swinging a hot bat for Detroit, going 4/13 in his last four games with a home run.</p>

<p>Overall, the Tigers offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, and they have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .223, which is 20th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .298 is also near the bottom of the league.</p>

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/29/24

<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Demon Deacons face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Demon Deacons are hosting the game at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -26.5 at home against USC Upstate.</p><h3>USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Even though we have Wake Forest winning straight-up, we like USC Upstate at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Spartans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>USC Upstate fell 93-74 to Virginia Tech on Friday, November 8th. The Spartans, who were +24 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-32 at halftime, USC Upstate scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>USC Upstate's offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 50.9% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They also connected on 9 of 13 free throws, shooting 69.2% from the line.</p> <p>Mister Dean led the way with 20 points, while Mylyjael Poteat and Brandon Rechsteiner each added 19 points. Carmelo Adkins was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 7 shots and both of his three-point attempts, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 93 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Spartans couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the other team hitting 56% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent connected on 8 of 21 attempts, good for 38%. USC Upstate also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 76% rate. The Spartans gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Demon Deacons Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wake Forest pulled off a 72-70 win over Michigan on Sunday, November 10th. The Demon Deacons were +2 underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Wake Forest trailed 38-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Michigan 38-32. The combined points for the game were 142, falling short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 55.6% (20/36) and 30% from beyond the arc (6/20).</p> <p>Tre'Von Spillers was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 16 points. Hunter Sallis led the team with 18 points, while Juke Harris and Roddy Gayle Jr. each added 11 points.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Demon Deacons allowed 26 made field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Defensively, Wake Forest allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (55%) and 6 three-pointers on 20 attempts (30%). They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws (73%).</p>

USC Upstate Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-852) will take on the Raptors (+578) in a divisional matchup. Boston is currently favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Celtics (28-11) are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors (9-31) are 13th.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-139 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Celtics Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Boston improved to 28-11 on the season with a 120-119 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. The Celtics were at home and heavily favored by 15 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 239 points went over the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 35-29 in the 1st quarter, Boston took control by winning the 2nd quarter 33-26. They edged out the Pelicans 28-27 in the 3rd quarter and went into the 4th with a 90-88 lead. New Orleans won the 4th quarter 31-30, but Boston held on for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 38 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Pelicans, adding 13 points in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 4th. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points, with 9 coming in the opening period.</p> <p>Boston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.5% of their threes, making 13 in total. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.6%.</p><p>Even with a shaky start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 26 and 27 points, respectively. They gave up 31 points in the 4th but managed to hold on for the win, despite allowing the Pelicans to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>Boston struggled to defend the three-point line, where New Orleans hit 17 threes on 45% shooting. The Pelicans also went 22/26 from the free-throw line. The Celtics finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors improved to 9-31 on the season after a 104-101 home win over the Warriors on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 205, well below the O/U line of 229.5.</p> <p>Toronto fell behind after a 12-0 Warriors run, but they battled back. Golden State led 78-75 going into the 4th quarter, but the Raptors outscored them 29-23 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 23 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 42.9% from the field. Chris Boucher added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency, and RJ Barrett chipped in 15 points despite shooting 42.9%.</p> <p>Boucher was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 of his 18 points. The Raptors made 12 threes, shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 47.7% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>The Raptors put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Warriors to 101 points on 39% shooting. Toronto allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Golden State hit 16 threes at a 34% clip, and the Raptors sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Toronto finished with 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 14 offensive boards, and recorded 9 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 138 points, with Butler being favored by -8 at home against Seton Hall.</p><h3>SETON HALL PIRATES VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +8</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Butler winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pirates Pull Off a Win at Indianapolis?</h3><p>Seton Hall’s season record fell to 6-10 after a 91-85 road loss to Providence on Saturday. The Pirates entered the game as +8 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 41-41 first half, Seton Hall scored 44 points in the second half but allowed 50. The game’s total points of 176 far exceeded the over/under line of 130.5.</p><p>Seton Hall put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They connected on 31.8% of their threes, hitting 7 of 22 attempts, while knocking down 80% of their free throws (16/20). The Pirates also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p> <p>Bensley Joseph was a standout, scoring 28 points in 26 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 overall and 7 of 9 from beyond the arc. Isaiah Coleman added 26 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, and Prince Aligbe contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponents hit 12 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 48%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23, shooting 69%. Seton Hall gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Butler Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Butler dropped to 7-10 on the season after a 80-76 loss to Creighton on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>At halftime, the game was tied at 43-43, but Butler was outscored 37-33 in the 2nd half, leading to the loss.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 12 attempts for 66.7%.</p> <p>Ryan Kalkbrenner led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 60% from three-point range, hitting 3 of 5 attempts. Steven Ashworth contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 8 three-point attempts. Patrick McCaffery added 21 points, shooting 42.9% from three, while Pierre Brooks II and Jamiya Neal each chipped in 14 points.</p><p>Butler's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed their opponents to connect on 57% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 38 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler's defense held their opponents to 32% shooting, as they hit 8 of 25 three-point shots. The free-throw line wasn't much of a factor, with the opposing team going 8/12 for 66%. Butler also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Seton Hall Pirates vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Boilermakers and Huskies face off at 9:30 ET on BTN. The Huskies are hosting the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Purdue is favored by -7 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies +7</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Boilermakers Pull Off a Win at Seattle?</h3><p>Purdue improved to 13-4 on the season with a dominant 104-68 win over Nebraska on Sunday. The Boilermakers were -8 favorites going into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Purdue took control early, leading 45-28 at halftime. They poured in 59 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, showcasing their offensive firepower and solid defense.</p><p>Purdue's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 63.1%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 19 threes at a 57.6% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 76.9%.</p> <p>The Boilermakers dished out 32 assists, with Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the way with 7. C.J. Cox was a standout, scoring 23 points in 22 minutes, shooting 81.8% overall and 71.4% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Purdue's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. However, the Boilermakers allowed a 63% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 41 of 65 shots.</p> <p>Purdue's defense also gave up 19 threes on 33 attempts, a 57% success rate, while sending their opponent to the line just 6 times, where they made 3 free throws.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies fell to 9-7 on the season following a 91-75 loss to Michigan on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Washington trailed 48-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they were outscored 43-37.</p><p>In their latest game, the Huskies put up 75 points, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and went 14 for 18 from the free-throw line, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Great Osobor led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 66.7% from deep. Nimari Burnett was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 4 threes, while Vladislav Goldin added 19 points on 6 of 7 shooting.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 69% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 26 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington's opponents made 11 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 37%. The Huskies also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws.</p>

Purdue Boilermakers vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Houston Rockets (-121) are favored by 1.5 points on the road against the Denver Nuggets (+100) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 231.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on SCHN. The Rockets (26-12) have won four straight and are 2nd in the Western Conference. The Nuggets (24-15) have also won four straight and are 4th in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-115 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in Denver?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 26-12 on the season with a 120-118 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Houston, playing at home, didn’t cover the spread as -2.5 favorites, winning by just two points. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.</p> <p>Houston’s 10-0 run was a key moment in the game, as they turned an 18-14 deficit into a 24-18 lead. After falling behind 92-87 going into the 4th quarter, the Rockets outscored the Grizzlies 33-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 42-point performance, shooting 72.2% from the field and 83.3% from deep, led the Rockets to a win over the Grizzlies. Green hit 5 threes, scoring 11 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and added 10 points in each of the final two periods.</p> <p>The Rockets connected on 16 threes at a 51.6% clip, finishing with a 50.6% overall shooting percentage. Amen Thompson contributed 12 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Cam Whitmore added 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 118 points, the Rockets' defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 32 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>Houston also struggled to defend the three, with Memphis hitting 14 threes at a 43% clip. The Rockets sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 13 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 24-15 on the season with a 118-99 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Denver, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 235-point over/under line.</p> <p>Denver set the tone early, jumping out to a 36-21 lead after the 1st quarter and extending it to 71-45 by halftime. A 12-0 run helped the Mavericks close the gap, but the Nuggets’ 91-67 lead heading into the 4th quarter was too much for Dallas to overcome.</p><p>Jamal Murray's 45-point performance, shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 55.6%, led the Nuggets to a win over the Mavericks. Murray scored 19 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 2nd.</p> <p>As a team, Denver shot 51.8% from the field and made 13 threes at a 44.8% clip. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Nikola Jokic added a 10-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets were solid throughout the game, holding the Mavericks to just 99 points. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 3rd, before allowing 32 in the 4th.</p> <p>Denver limited Dallas to 42% shooting, including 28% from three-point range, with the Mavericks making just 9 threes. The Nuggets also sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. Denver finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

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Utah State Aggies vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. In this Eastern matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 goals against the Sabres. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sabres winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+157)</li><li>The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Hurricanes Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 26-15-3 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6 goals was a push.</p> 

<p>After taking a 1-0 lead, the Hurricanes allowed two goals in the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Andrei Svechnikov netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Dmitry Orlov scored twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal and picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists for the year.</p> <p>After a first-period goal, the Hurricanes added two more in the second and capped their scoring with an empty-netter in the final seconds. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>After giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina's defense tightened up, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes' defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can Buffalo Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Buffalo's record fell to 16-22-5 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two second-period goals.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, Buffalo failed to cover. The Sabres’ lone goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored at 11:39 in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense fired 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. Alex Tuch scored his fifth goal of the season, an unassisted, shorthanded effort 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres were held without an assist and went scoreless on the power play. Tuch took five shots on goal, while the team recorded 13 giveaways.</p><p>Buffalo's defense will look to bounce back after giving up two second-period goals to Detroit, both of which came on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Sabres' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Coyotes and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Canucks are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Coyotes.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Coyotes to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Coyotes on the moneyline (+203)</li><li>The Coyotes are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Arizona Shock Everyone at Rogers Arena?</h3><p><p>When playing on the road this season, Arizona has gone 12-21-5 and has been the underdog in 60 of their 78 games. In the Western Conference, the Coyotes are in 13th place and are 7th in the Central Division.</p>

<p>Overall, Arizona has a record of 33-40-5, and they have gone 18-28 against other Western Conference teams. Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 5-5, and they have won three straight games when they have been favored.</p></p><p>Arizona enters the game with a puck line record of 39-39 and a road puck line record of 20-18. So far, they have 21 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by one goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line and are 5-5 in their last ten road games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Arizona's games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Coyotes have an over/under record of 42-32-4.</p><p>Although Arizona has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Coyotes come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 18th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 28th in the league. Coming into the game, the Coyotes have a 14-9 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 19-28.</p><p>Arizona's leading goal scorer is Clayton Keller. So far this season, he has 33 goals, placing him 26th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Keller has 40 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks are currently 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.4 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 7th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Connor Ingram has started 45 games this season. His current record stands at 21-20, and his save percentage is 0.867%.</p><h3>Can the Canucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Canucks are 26-9-4 and have won two straight games at Rogers Arena. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is in first place with a record of 15-9. Against Western Conference opponents, the Canucks have gone 27-19 and are in second place.</p>

<p>Overall, Vancouver has a record of 48-22-8, putting them in second place in the Western Conference. In their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 6-4, and in their last five games, they have gone 3-2. As the favorite, Vancouver has won three straight games and is 34-13-5 for the season.</p></p><p>On the year, Vancouver has gone 39-39 against the puck line, including a 20-19 mark at home. The Canucks have 29 wins by multiple goals and have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, Vancouver has gone just 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten games and just 1-4 against the puck line in their last five home games. The team's puck line record as the favorite is just 21-31.</p> <p>Games involving Vancouver have an average of 6.2 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Canucks come in with a record of 39-35-4.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>On offense, the Canucks are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Looking at how the Canucks' offense is performing during power plays, they are 10th in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Vancouver's leading goal scorer is Brock Boeser. So far this season, he has 40 goals, placing him 16th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 33 assists.</p><p>The Canucks defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.4 shots per game against Vancouver. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 7th with 6 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Arturs Silovs has started three games this season. His current record stands at 3-0, and his save percentage is 0.257%.</p>

Arizona Coyotes vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24

<p>In a division matchup between the Grizzlies and Spurs, Memphis (-147) is favored by 3 points over San Antonio (+123) at the Frost Bank Center. The over/under line is set at 239 points.</p>

<p>Memphis is 25-15 overall and 3rd in the Western Conference. San Antonio is 19-19 and 10th in the West. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 149-132 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 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Grizzlies fell to 25-15 on the season after a 120-118 road loss to the Rockets on Monday. Memphis entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the two-point loss. The total points for the game reached 238, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.5 by 4.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis started strong, leading 30-23 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by the Rockets shifted momentum. The Grizzlies regained control, taking a 92-87 lead into the 4th quarter, but Houston outscored them 33-26 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 120-118 loss to the Rockets, the Grizzlies shot 53.6% from the field, with a 43.8% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Ja Morant led the way with 29 points, adding 11 in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 25 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd.</p> <p>Morant and Bane each made 4 threes, with Bane shooting 80% from deep. Jaren Jackson added 17 points, and Jaylen Wells chipped in 14, scoring 4 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies started strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 23 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 33 points, respectively, in their 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Memphis allowed Houston to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies also had a tough time defending the three, as the Rockets hit 16 threes on 51% shooting. Memphis sent Houston to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 17 steals.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio pulled their record to 19-19 with a 126-102 road win over the Lakers on Monday. The Spurs entered the game as +4 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread with a +24 point victory. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.</p> <p>After trailing 62-53 at halftime, the Spurs turned things around by winning the 3rd quarter 36-27. They then dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-13, including a 10-0 run that extended their lead from 84-76 to 94-76.</p><p>The Spurs shot 53.3% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes in their 126-102 win over the Lakers. Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle each scored 23 points, with Vassell knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p> <p>Castle did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 of his 23 points. Harrison Barnes added 10 of his 17 points in the 4th, while Chris Paul chipped in 5 of his 13 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they allowed 36 points, the Spurs' defense locked down in the 4th, giving up just 13 points to secure the win. Overall, they held the Lakers to 102 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>San Antonio limited the Lakers' three-point shooting, allowing just 14 threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Spurs finished with 16 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spiders versus the Bonnies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have St. Bonaventure as the -12 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 131 points.</p><h3>RICHMOND SPIDERS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders +12</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spiders Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Richmond fell to 5-10 on the season after a 67-64 loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Spiders, who were +2 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 131, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Richmond led 25-18 at halftime but allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. This defensive lapse was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Richmond struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they were perfect from the free-throw line, going 16 for 16.</p> <p>Dusan Neskovic led the way with 28 points, shooting 50% from the field, though he hit just 2 of 8 from deep. Sebastian Thomas added 23 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts, and Jaden House contributed 18 points, shooting 50% overall and 20% from three.</p><p>Richmond's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Spiders allowed 15 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Richmond limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Spiders also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted all their attempts. Richmond gave up 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are St. Bonaventure Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bonnies dropped to 13-3 after a narrow 83-82 loss to La Salle on Saturday. Playing at home, St. Bonaventure was a -13 favorite but couldn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They led 34-30 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 52.4% of their threes, hitting 11 of 21 attempts, while shooting 43.8% from two-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies made 21 of 27 shots, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Lajae Jones was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing 8 of 9 overall, leading the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Deuce Jones also hit 3 of 6 from deep, contributing 16 points, while Jonah Hinton knocked down 4 threes, shooting 50% from long range and adding 12 points.</p><p>St. Bonaventure's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bonnies allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 52%. St. Bonaventure also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 for 77%. The Bonnies gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Richmond Spiders vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>First pitch from Angel Stadium of Anaheim is set for 9:38 PM ET, and the forecast for Saturday's AL West matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. The Mariners are 52-44 this season, while the Angels are 39-55. José Soriano is starting for the Angels, and the Mariners are going with George Kirby.</p>

<p>Seattle is currently favored on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. RSNW will be televising this game. </p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +137</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Saturday, July 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a back-and-forth game in the most recent game of this Angels vs Mariners series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as +120 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Seattle had a chance to tie or win the game in the 10th inning, but the Angels bullpen closed things out.</p>

<p>Seattle wasted a good outing from Bryan Woo, as he gave up just one run in 3 1/3 innings of work for the Mariners. Austin Voth took the loss. Hans Crouse got the win out of the bullpen for the Angels as Tyler Anderson went six innings, giving up four earned runs.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Angels were led by Willie Calhoun and Mickey Moniak, as they were the only two hitters in the lineup to have more than one hit. Calhoun, Moniak, and Brandon Drury each had two RBIs.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 52-44 overall and leads the AL West by one game over the Astros. The Mariners have been excellent against other teams in the AL West, going 18-6 so far. They have gone 30-18 at home and have gone 22-26 on the road this season.</p>

<p>The Mariners have been slightly better as the favorite this year, going 33-25. As the underdog, Seattle is 19-19 this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Mariners are 14-14-2, and they have dropped three straight series at home.</p><p>Seattle has a run line record of 44-52 this season, including a 22-26 mark on the road. The Mariners have a run line record of 23-35 as the favorite and 21-17 as the underdog. Their average run differential this season is +0.2 runs per game.</p><p>Seattle has seen the over hit in 41 of their 91 games this season, but the over has hit in just 6 of their 17 games when the over/under line has been set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged 7.6 runs per game this season, and the over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander George Kirby gets the start for the Mariners today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made 19 starts this year and has a record of 7-6 with a 3.38 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Kirby has a WHIP of 1.00 and has issued just 0.89 walks per nine innings compared to 8.79 strikeouts. Kirby has turned in 12 quality starts this year. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. The right-hander has allowed one homer in each of his last three outings.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 20 homers are 8th in the MLB and lead the Mariners. However, he is batting just .218 for the season. Mitch Garver has also been a solid power threat, with 12 homers, but he is batting just .178. Garver is 2nd on the team in RBIs, with 37, and Raleigh is the Mariners' top run producer this season, with 61 RBIs.</p>

<p>Seattle's offense has been one of the league's worst so far this season, as they are 27th in runs per game (3.9) and have the worst team batting average in the league. However, they do come into the game with two of their top hitters, Ty France and Dominic Canzone, on hitting streaks. France has hits in five straight games, while Canzone has hits in three straight.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 39-55, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, 12 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 10-13 in divisional matchups. The Angels have really struggled at home this year, going 20-29, and they are just under .500 at 19-26 on the road.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has dropped three straight series and has an overall series record of 8-20-2 this year. As the underdog, the Angels are 35-48 this year, compared to 4-7 as the favorite. They are also just 3-7 over their last 10 games, and they are currently tied with the Mariners in their series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a solid bet this season, going 52-42 overall. They are 27-22 against the run line at home and 25-20 on the road. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 49-34 against the run line in those games. Their average run differential this season is -0.9 runs per game.</p><p>The Angels are at home against the Mariners today. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is right on their season average of 8 runs. They have gone over the line in 11 of their 18 games when the line has been set at 8 runs. The over has hit in two straight games for the Angels.</p><p>Right-hander José Soriano gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Mariners at home. He has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 4-7 with an ERA of 3.87. Soriano's WHIP for the season is currently 1.18. In his last outing, Soriano took the loss, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those outings was vs. the Diamondbacks, where he went eight innings and gave up just two earned runs. Soriano's ERA at home is 7.85 compared to 3.33 on the road.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into today's game as one of the league's worst offensive teams, averaging just 4 runs per game. This has them ranked 25th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting .236, which is 13th in the MLB, and have the 12th most home runs in the league. Currently, they have three players with at least 14 homers, including Taylor Ward, who is batting just .230.</p>

<p>Logan O'Hoppe and Mickey Moniak have been swinging the bat well for the Angels of late. O'Hoppe has gone 8/26 in his last seven games, with two homers, and four RBIs. Moniak is also batting .333 in his last seven games and is currently on a three-game hitting streak. Luis Rengifo comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .315.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 7/13/24

<p>Betting on today's Lakers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Binghamton as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 131.5 points.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-58 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Win at Binghamton?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Lakers fell to 3-7 on the season after an 82-57 road loss to Kent State on Sunday, December 15th. Mercyhurst entered the game as +18 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 36-24 at halftime, the Lakers allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 139 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 57 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 18 from deep, and made 83.3% of their free throws, going 5 for 6 at the line.</p> <p>The Lakers had 5 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game. VonCameron Davis led the way with 17 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 40% from three-point range. Jalen Sullinger also shot 55.6% from the field, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc for 75%.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense gave up 82 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts (21/39). From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Mercyhurst's opponent went 19/24, hitting 79% of their shots. The Lakers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Binghamton Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Binghamton Bearcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Binghamton improved to 3-6 on the season with a 72-62 road win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Bearcats entered the game as +2 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After leading 33-22 at halftime, Binghamton scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 140.</p><p>In their last game, Binghamton's offense put up 72 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and an impressive 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, with a solid 76.5% from the free-throw line, connecting on 13 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Chris Walker led the way with 30 points, shooting 10 of 14 overall and 6 of 8 from three-point range. The Bearcats also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Binghamton's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with a 51% conversion rate on two-point attempts (21/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Binghamton limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws (73%).</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Binghamton Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Betting on today's Mountaineers and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Houston as the -16 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 121.5 points.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +16</p><p>This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like West Virginia at +16.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Mountaineers Ready for a Win at Houston?</h3><p>West Virginia improved to 12-3 on the season with a 78-70 road win over Colorado on Sunday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +3 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>West Virginia took control early, leading 40-29 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 41, but their strong first-half performance was enough to secure the win.</p><p>In their latest game, the Mountaineers put up 78 points, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 54.8% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 71.4%, making 20 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 40% from deep (4/10). Julian Hammond III added 23 points, hitting 42.9% from three (3/7), while Joseph Yesufu contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three (2/3). Eduardo Andre was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 for 12 points.</p><p>West Virginia’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia’s defense held the other team to 6 three-pointers on 19 attempts, or 31% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 24 free throws, an 80% success rate. West Virginia allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Houston Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Houston improved to 12-3 on the season with an 87-57 road win over Kansas State on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -10.5 favorites, covered the spread while the teams combined for 144 points, surpassing the over/under line of 128.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 46-24 at halftime. They maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats 41-33.</p><p>Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14, and connected on 65% of their free throws, making 13-of-20 attempts.</p> <p>The Cougars dominated the glass with 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Emanuel Sharp and Brendan Hausen each scored 15 points, with Sharp hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Joseph Tugler and Ja'Vier Francis both contributed 11 points, with Tugler grabbing 10 rebounds and Francis adding 9 boards.</p><p>Houston's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 40% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 9 of 22 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent hit 10 threes on 25 tries, also shooting 64% from the free-throw line, going 9/14. The Cougars gave up just 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Raiders and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Texas Tech is favored by -2.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Oklahoma State. The game's over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Red Raiders Make it Happen in Stillwater?</h3><p>With a 20-9 record, Texas Tech is 17-2 when favored this season. On the road, they are 6-7 compared to 14-2 at home. In their last game, the Red Raiders beat West Virginia, 81-70.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Texas Tech is 4-6. For the season, they have a scoring differential of -1.5 points per game on the road. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points with an over/under of 146.5.</p><p>On the season, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 12-16-1, including a mark of 5-7-1 vs. the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Red Raiders have gone 9-10 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 1-2, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Texas Tech's games this season (139.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 145 points.</p><p>Texas Tech's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. West Virginia, finishing the game with a total of 81 points. Their season average is now 75.9 points per game. The team's top scorer is Pop Isaacs, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.8, while Joe Toussaint also carries a PPG average of 12.5 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Red Raiders' defense is nationally ranked 101st, allowing 69.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas Tech's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Coming off a loss to Texas, Oklahoma State will look to bounce back as a 2.5-point underdog at home against Texas Tech. On the season, the Cowboys are 12-17 overall and 4-11 in Big 12 play.</p>

<p>At home, Oklahoma State has gone 10-7 compared to their 1-9 record on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +5.2 compared to -11.0 on the road.</p><p>At home this season, Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 7-10, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Oklahoma State games is 16-11 and the average over/under line in their games is 140.4 points. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 146.5 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 152 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Oklahoma State offense put up 65 points against Texas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.2% and made 5 threes. John-Michael Wright led the team in scoring, putting up 18 points. Additionally, Quion Williams contributed 13 points for the Cowboys.</p><p>So far, the Cowboys' defense is ranked 171st in the country at 72.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oklahoma State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.5% this season.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Salukis and Bears face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Missouri State as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Salukis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Southern Illinois improved to 4-11 on the season with an 88-78 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Salukis were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread.</p> <p>They led 35-27 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 166 went over the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Jarrett Hensley led Southern Illinois with 30 points on 68.8% shooting in their win, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Vincent Brady II added 24 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from three, while Zaxton King contributed 23 points, making 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Salukis shot 47.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 36.8% of their threes (7/19) and 70.4% from the free-throw line (19/27), adding 14 offensive rebounds and 18 assists.</p><p>Southern Illinois gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (24/46). From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 19 threes, good for 36%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Southern Illinois sent their opponent to the stripe 27 times, where they converted 19, shooting 70%. The Salukis also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Bears Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Bears fell to 5-10 on the season after a 88-78 loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday. Missouri State, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, the Bears put up 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 166, well over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Missouri State's offense put up 78 points, shooting 42.4% from the field. They hit 11 threes at a 37.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the line, they made 17 of 25 free throws, good for 68%.</p> <p>Jarrett Hensley led the way with 30 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75% from deep (3/4). Vincent Brady II added 24 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three, while Zaxton King chipped in 23 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 47% shooting. The Bears allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 46 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Missouri State's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, good for 70%. Missouri State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Gamecocks and Commodores game? Catch the action at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN, as the Commodores hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SECN. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Vanderbilt is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like South Carolina at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Gamecocks Ready for a Win at Nashville?</h3><p>South Carolina fell to 10-6 on the season after a 66-63 home loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Gamecocks kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>South Carolina led 40-34 at halftime but managed only 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, which proved to be the difference in the game.</p><p>South Carolina's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 63 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, and they hit only 25% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 9 of 16, shooting 56.2%.</p> <p>Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Miles Kelly added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Tahaad Pettiford contributed 15 points, knocking down 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>South Carolina's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 25 of 61 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 45 shots to fall, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Gamecocks limited their opponent to 4 of 16 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9, shooting 56%. South Carolina gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Vanderbilt Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Vanderbilt’s season record dropped to 13-3 after a 75-66 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Commodores failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 141 points fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Vanderbilt trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong showing from beyond the arc, hitting 44.4% of their threes (8/18). At the free-throw line, they connected on 80%, making 16 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Commodores struggled, shooting just 38.2% on two-point attempts (13/34). Jason Edwards and Mark Mitchell both contributed 20 points, with Edwards shooting 54.5% overall. Anthony Robinson II was perfect from the field, going 4/4, including 2/2 from three, and added 8 assists.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 75 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain inside scoring, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts (14/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent connected on 41% of their threes, going 10/24. Vanderbilt also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws (68%). The Commodores allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on TBS. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Bruins. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 6:30 ET on Sunday, May 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Bruins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+126)</li><li>The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Win at Boston?</h3><p><p>Florida enters today's game against the Bruins as the favorite. They have an overall record of 52-24-6, which has them in 1st place in the Atlantic Division and 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Panthers have won 26 of their 41 games this year.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Florida has gone 8-2, and they have won four straight games. For the year, they have been favored in 67 of their 82 games and have gone 46-19-2 in those games. In their last three games, the Panthers have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>Florida enters the game with a puck line record of 41-41 this year, including going 27-14 against the puck line on the road. Overall, the Panthers have 33 wins by multiple goals this season.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin this year sits at +.8 goals per contest. In their 67 games as the favorite, Florida has gone 29-38 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Florida's games are averaging 5.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Panthers currently have an over/under record of 30-49-3.</p><p>Florida has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Panthers are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 11th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 2nd in the league. Florida's offense is currently ranked 6th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the league.</p><p>The leading scorer for Florida's offense is Sam Reinhart. Coming into the game he has 57 goals, ranking 2nd in the NHL. Reinhart also comes into the game with 37 assists.</p><p>The Bruins defense is currently 10th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Boston. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 11th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 58 games this season. His current record stands at 36-17, and his save percentage is 0.948%.</p><h3>Will the Boston Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Bruins have gone 24-11-6, and they have lost their last two games at home. In the Atlantic Division, Boston is in second place and has a record of 18-8. Overall, the Bruins have gone 47-20-15, and in their last ten games, they are 5-5. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, Boston has gone 30-20.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Bruins have gone 9-2-4 this season and have lost their last two games as the favorite. In their last five games, Boston has gone 2-3, and in their last three games, they have gone 1-2. So far this season, the Bruins have been favored in 67 of their 82 games.</p></p><p>At home this season, Boston has gone just 19-22 against the puck line and is 2-8 in their last ten games at home vs. the puck line. Overall, the Bruins are 39-43 against the puck line this year, including going just 4-6 in their last ten games vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Bruins have had 31 wins by multiple goals compared to just 16 wins by one goal. In their last ten games, Boston has gone just 1-4 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin for the year is at +.5 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Boston is 6. The season's average over/under line is currently at 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 37-44-1.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Florida has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 21st position in the league. In terms of the Bruins' offense during power plays, they are 15th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Boston's leading scorer is David Pastrnak. So far, he has 47 goals which is 7th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Pastrnak has 63 assists this season.</p><p>The Bruins defense is currently 10th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Boston. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 11th with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jeremy Swayman comes into the game having made 43 starts this season. So far, his record is 25-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.776%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 5/12/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mustangs and Cavaliers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic Coast matchup, SMU is favored bt -6.5 vs. Virginia. The over/under for the game is 133.5 points.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will SMU Be The Talk of John Paul Jones Arena?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 12-4 on the season with a 93-71 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. Playing at home, the Mustangs entered as 11-point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 153.5.</p> 

<p>SMU dominated early, leading 50-19 at halftime, but allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 43. Despite the defensive lapse, SMU’s strong first half ensured the win.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 93 points while shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 28 from beyond the arc, also at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Chuck Harris and Javian McCollum led the way, each scoring over 20 points and shooting 63.6% from the floor. B.J. Edwards added 19 points, hitting 8 of 11 shots, including 2 of 2 from three-point range.</p><p>SMU's defense struggled, giving up 71 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed 35 made field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, SMU's defense allowed 14 threes on 28 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws.</p><h3>Will Virginia Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Virginia dropped to 8-8 on the season after an 88-65 loss to Stanford on Saturday, January 11th. The Cavaliers, who were +7.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one.</p> <p>Virginia trailed 40-30 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Virginia put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they were solid from the free-throw line, making 81.2% of their shots (13/16).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep, while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Virginia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They had a tough time containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 56% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Virginia's opponents shot 41%, making 10 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 94% of their attempts. Virginia allowed 14 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

<p>At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (2-8) will host the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on NBA TV.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 5-6 on the season after a 120-117 road loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by three. The total points for the game hit 237, just over the pre-game line of 235.5.</p> <p>Dallas went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 39-34 to 52-34, but couldn’t hold the lead. After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored Golden State 36-26, the Mavericks were outscored 37-26 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th down 96-89 and couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Warriors 28-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 120-117 loss to the Warriors, the Mavericks shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.4% of their threes, with 11 makes. Luka Doncic led the way with 31 points, 12 of which came in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Klay Thompson knocked down 6 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, scoring 9 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks had a solid 2nd and 4th quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 33 and 37 points, respectively, in their 120-117 loss to the Warriors. Overall, they allowed Golden State to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Dallas held the Warriors to 34% shooting, with 14 threes made. The Mavericks also sent Golden State to the line 27 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Dallas finished with 6 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will the Jazz Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Utah’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-8 after a 120-112 loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Jazz were +5.5 point underdogs at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 232 points went over the line of 228.5.</p> <p>Utah fell behind early, trailing 33-21 after the 1st quarter. A 12-0 run by the Suns extended their lead, but the Jazz fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 30-23. However, they couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 33 points in the final period.</p><p>John Collins led the Jazz with 29 points and 10 rebounds in their loss to the Suns, shooting 63.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Kyle Filipowski added 18 points, also shooting 63.6% and making 2 threes at 50%. Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points, 5 assists, and 2 made threes.</p> <p>The Jazz shot 48.9% from the field and made 15 threes at 39.5%. Collins scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Markkanen added 7 points in the 4th. Jordan Clarkson scored 8 of his 16 points in the final period, and Collin Sexton also added 5 of his 15 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 120 points on 50% shooting. Utah allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Phoenix to 23 points.</p> <p>Utah had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Suns hit 18 threes at a 46% clip. The Jazz also sent Phoenix to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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