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<p>Thursday's Reds vs. Pirates matchup has a first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The money line odds have the Pirates at -149 compared to the Reds at +125. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and SN PT is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<p>The forecast for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds, and he is facing off against Paul Skene for the Pirates. Cincinnati is 62-65, while the Pirates are 59-67, and both teams are in the NL Central.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -149</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Thursday, August 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Blue Jays, the Reds closed out the series with an 11-7 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -121 on the money line. It was a big third inning that turned things in their favor, as the Reds scored five runs in the inning. Cincinnati's offense added another three runs in the 4th to put things out of reach. The Blue Jays scored three runs of their own in the 1st but couldn't keep things going, as they didn't score again until the 9th.</p>

<p>Emilio Pagan got the win out of the bullpen for the Reds, going 2 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. Cincinnati's starter, Nick Martinez, only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up six earned runs. Elly De La Cruz was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Cincinnati is 62-65 overall and trail the Brewers by 11.5 games in the NL Central. The Reds are 18-17 against other teams in the division and are in 3rd place. Today, they are on the road to take on the Pirates, and they are 31-34 at home this year.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Reds are 31-31 this season. They have been the favorite in 61 games, and they have a record of 32-29 in those games. As for their time as the underdog, the Reds are 30-36 this year. Cincinnati's overall series record is 16-21-3, and they won their most recent series vs. the Blue Jays.</p><p>When the Reds win, they win big. Their average run margin in victories is a robust 3.8 runs per game, which has helped them to a 68-59 run line record. They've been especially profitable on the road, where they are 39-23 against the run line. They've also been a good bet as an underdog, going 41-25 against the run line in those games.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9 runs per game. The over/under record for the Reds this season is 59-63, and their combined run average is 8.7 runs per game. Their over streak is currently at three games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound today vs. the Pirates. Lodolo has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 9-5 with a 4.55 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Lodolo has a WHIP of 1.20 and opponents are batting .229 this season. In his last outing, Lodolo took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had pitched well, going 6 innings and giving up just two earned runs in a win vs. the Marlins. Lodolo's ERA at home is 7.57 compared to 3.11 on the road.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Reds, going 5/17 in his last five games with four runs and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .262 with 22 homers, which is 14th in the league and the top mark on the team. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also among the league leaders in homers, with Steer having 19 and Candelario at 20. Steer comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Overall, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 19th in the league, and are also one of the worst teams in terms of striking out.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 1-0 loss to Texas, Domingo German was excellent on the mound, allowing no runs and just three hits. They also got a big offensive performance from Bryan Reynolds, going 2/4 with a double.</p>

<p>David Bednar took the loss out of the bullpen for the Pirates, as Pittsburgh allowed a run in the bottom of the 9th to blow their lead. Heading into this game, the Pirates were at +130 on the money line.</p><p>Pittsburgh will host the Reds with an overall record of 59-67, which has them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by 14 games in the division. The Pirates are 17-15 against other teams in the NL Central this year.</p>

<p>The Pirates lost two of three games to the Rangers in their most recent series. Currently, they are 3-7 over their last 10 games. At home, the Pirates are 29-32 this year compared to 30-35 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite 46 times, going 25-21 in those games. As for their matchups as the underdog, they are 34-46 this season. The Pirates' overall series record is 16-19-5 heading into today's game, which is the first of their series vs. the Reds.</p><p>The Pirates have been a good bet on the run line this season, going 72-54. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 40-25. They have been an underdog in most of their games, and in those contests, they are 54-26 on the run line.</p><p>When the Pirates play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game. The Pirates' over/under record for the season is 60-65, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. In games with an over/under line set at 7.5 runs, the Pirates have gone over the total 9 times and under 16 times. Overall, 73% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their games have gone under the total in the last 3 games.</p><p>Paul Skenes has made 16 starts this season, and he has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 2.30. Skenes' WHIP for the season is .97. In his 16 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Skenes is coming off a start in which he gave up just two earned runs in six innings of work. He got the win in that outing vs. the Mariners. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Skenes has been much better at home, coming in with a 3.06 ERA compared to 1.71 on the road.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have also been one of the league's worst home run-hitting teams, and their team batting average of .234 is just 16th in the league. One area they have been solid is in terms of strikeouts, as they are 27th in the league in this category.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds has been the Pirates' top power threat this season, as he has 19 home runs and is batting .280. Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz have also been solid in terms of power, as they have 18 homers apiece. De La Cruz is batting just .240, and Cruz is at .262. Jared Triolo and Joey Bart have both homered twice in their last seven and six games, respectively.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Senators and Coyotes game? Catch the action at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Coyotes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on SCRI. In this non-conference matchup, the Senators are the betting favorite against Coyotes. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS ARIZONA COYOTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Coyotes +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mullett Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA COYOTES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Coyotes.</li><li>We like the Coyotes on the moneyline (-106)</li><li>The Coyotes are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Senators Defense Show Up in Tempe?</h3><p>This season, the Senators have a mark of 11-15-0. When going on the road, Ottawa has a record of 3-6-0 record, while they are 8-9-0 at their home arena. This record has them sitting 8th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 16th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Ottawa are 13-13. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 5-4, while their overall home performance is 8-9. On average, Ottawa's games have finished with 6.8 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Senators come in with an over/under record of 13-10-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Senators are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 28th in the league. Ottawa's offense is currently ranked 20th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 28th in the league.</p><p>Ottawa will be looking for a good game from Brady Tkachuk who leads the team in scoring with 14 goals, ranking 21st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Tkachuk has 7 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Coyotes are currently 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Arizona. They also are 3rd in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Anton Forsberg comes into the game having made 10 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-6 and he has a save percentage of 0.4270833333333333%.</p><h3>Will the Coyotes Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Through 30 games, the Coyotes have achieved an overall record of 15-13-2. When on the road, Arizona holds a 5-8-2 record, while they are 10-5-0 when playing at home. This record has them sitting 5th in the Western Central division and 8th in the Western conference.</p><p>Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Arizona has a 15-15 record. On the road they are 8-7 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is7-8. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Arizona is 6. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Coyotes come in with an over/under record of 16-13-1.</p><p>In their last three games at home, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>Offensively, the Coyotes come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. So far this year, the Coyotes are 6-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-9 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Arizona's leading scorer is Michael Carcone. So far, he has 14 goals which is 28th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 3 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Coyotes head into the game ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Arizona. So far, they are 3rd in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Ottawa, goalie Connor Ingram has started 18 games in this season. His current record is 12-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.859375%.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

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<p>Betting on today's Celtics and Knicks game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Knicks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Celtics are favored in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 224.5 points.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, October 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-106 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Celtics, during the 2022-2023 season, attained an overall record of 57-25. They obtained a conference rank of 2nd, while upholding an ATS record of 41-39 and an over/under record of 40-39-3.</p><p>Boston's leading scorer was Jayson Tatum in the 2022-2023 season, achieving a field goal percentage of 46.6%. He also averaged 30.1 points per game and recorded 31 double doubles.</p><p>In terms of points per game, the Boston Celtics ranked 4th in the NBA last season with an average of 117.9. When it comes to possessions, they ranked 14th in the league with 99.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they placed 15th in the NBA with a rate of 47.5%.</p><p>On defense, the Boston Celtics' allowed an average of 21.1 free throw attempts per game in the previous season, placing them 4th in the NBA. The Celtics' defense held opponents to a field goal percentage of 46.4, ranking 5th in the league. Additionally, the Boston Celtics' defense allowed an average of 111.4 points per game, which also ranked 5th in the NBA.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog New York?</h3><p>New York is coming off a season where they achieved an overall record of 47-35 during the 2022-2023 season. They secured a conference rank of 5th and maintained an ATS record of 43-39, along with an over/under record of 44-37-1.</p><p>New York's offense was led by Julius Randle, who boasted a field goal percentage of 45.9% during the 2022-2023 season. Additionally, he averaged 10 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game, and 25.1 points per game.</p><p>The Knicks' offense was ranked 3rd in the NBA last season, averaging 12.6 offensive rebounds per game. In terms of scoring, they ranked 11th in the league with an average of 116.0 points per game. Additionally, the Knicks ranked 3rd in the NBA for free throw attempts, averaging 25.5 attempts per game.</p><p>Last season, the Knicks' defense had a three point percentage allowed of 35.7, a free throw attempts allowed per game of 23.7, and a points allowed per game of 113.1.</p>

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/25/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Maple Leafs and Devils face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Maple Leafs in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Devils to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto's record fell to 16-9-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, with the combined score of 3 falling well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first period. William Nylander found the net for Toronto, but the Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season in Toronto's 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. Nylander’s goal came at 19:08 in the first period and was the only score for the Maple Leafs, who took 28 shots on goal.</p> <p>Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist on Nylander’s goal, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th assist. The Maple Leafs had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also recorded 24 blocks, 30 hits, and 2 takeaways.</p><h3>Will New Jersey Win at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 18-10-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 14:26. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal.</p><p>New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.</p> <p>New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through the first two periods, but they allowed three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goaltender made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Bulls will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors at Chase Center. This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 223.5. The Bulls (+229) come into this game having won two straight, while the Warriors (-285) are 9th in the Western Conference at 33-28.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +7</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-107 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Chicago Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-32. In the Central Division, they are 4th. The Bulls have won their last two games and are 32-29-1 against the spread this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Bulls are 14-17 straight up and 16-14 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.2 points per game.</p>

<p>This season, the Bulls have been the underdog in 35 of their 62 games. As the underdog, they are 13-22 straight up and 19-16 vs. the spread. As the underdog, their ATS record is 19-16.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Bulls defeated the Jazz by a score of 119-117. The O/U line for that game was 224 points, and Chicago was favored by 4 points. This improves their ATS record to 19-16 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Chicago's O/U record for the season is 32-29-1, and their games have averaged 224.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 223.5 points.</p><p>So far this season, the Bulls have been below the NBA scoring average in 62.9% of their games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is 21st in the league.</p>

<p>Chicago's offensive pace is 27th in the NBA at 97 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 24th in three-point percentage at 35%.</p>

<p>Overall, the Bulls are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the league at 24.7 per game.</p><p>At present, the Bulls' defense is ranked 12th, allowing 113.1 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.6% and allowing 36.7% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can Golden State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Golden State has a record of 33-28 this season, which is 9th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 17-7 compared to 16-21 against Western Conference opponents.</p>

<p>This season, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of +.9 points per game at home. On the road, they are +3.1 points per game. In Western Conference games, they are 16-13 on the road and 17-15 at home.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Golden State is 34-26 overall and 20-19 as the favorite. At home, they are 14-17 ATS and 20-9 on the road. The Warriors have covered the spread in four straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Bucks by a score of 125-90. The O/U line for that game was 230 points, and Golden State covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>This season, Golden State has a 29-31-1 O/U record, and their games have averaged 235.5 points per game. Today's O/U line of 223.5 is lower than 54 of their previous games.</p>

<p>At home, the Warriors are averaging 117.8 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, Golden State is 7th in scoring at 118.7 points per game. In terms of pace, the Warriors are 7th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 2nd in the NBA in made threes at 15.1 per game. They are also 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of field goal percentage, Golden State is 16th in the league at 47%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.7% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, Golden State is 18th in the league at 54%. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Warriors are 4th in the NBA.</p><p>Currently, the Warriors' defense holds the 18th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.8 points per game. The Golden State defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Golden State.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Braves face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Braves are hosting the game at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Missouri State.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Missouri State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Win in Peoria?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record fell to 5-7 after a narrow 73-72 loss to Valparaiso on Wednesday. The Bears, who were -5.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Missouri State scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 38 points. The total points for the game ended at 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Missouri State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They connected on 65.6% of their two-point attempts and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes.</p> <p>Cooper Schwieger led the way with 22 points, while Vincent Brady II added 19 on 8-of-9 shooting. Michael Osei-Bonsu contributed 15 points and 6 assists, and All Wright was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 8 shots, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled, giving up 73 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 65% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bears gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Braves Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 11-2 on the season with a 90-89 win over Indiana State on Wednesday. The Braves, who were -3.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 179 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 48.</p><p>Bradley put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes in 31 tries. At the free-throw line, they were 12-for-15, good for 80%.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery led the way with 26 points, shooting 57.9% overall and 42.9% from three. Duke Deen added 24 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, and Camp Wagner contributed 20 points, making 5 of 10 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points despite holding their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed 24 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley's opponent shot 11/38 (28%). The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 attempts (83%).</p>

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<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers (-326) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+259) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under is set at 209.</p>

<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. This game will be televised on BSOH.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-105 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Darius Garland finishing with Darius Garland points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nets Find a Way to Win in Cleveland?</h3><p>Today, the Nets will look to snap a two-game losing streak as they take on the Cavaliers. Despite being 7.5-point underdogs, Brooklyn has gone 2-0 ATS as the underdog and 11-31 straight-up as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 25-39. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-21 compared to 8-18 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>Brooklyn's O/U record for the season is 31-33, and the over has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 225.9 points per game, and today's O/U line is set at 209.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nets lost to the Hornets by a score of 110-99. The O/U line for that game was 207.5, and Brooklyn was favored by 6 points going into the game.</p>

<p>On the spread, the Nets are 28-33 for the season and have failed to cover in their last two games. On the road, they are 10-20 ATS compared to 18-13 ATS at home.</p><p>On the road, the Nets are scoring 109.5 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.8 points per game. Brooklyn has outscored the NBA scoring average in 37.5% of their games this season.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Nets are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. They are also 26th in true shooting percentage. Inside the arc, Brooklyn is 25th in shooting percentage. From three-point range, the Nets are 16th in the league at 36%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Nets have made an average of 13.8 three-pointers per game, which is 6th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 24th at 97.2 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, the Nets are 14th in the league.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Nets' defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 15th in the league at 114.1 points per game allowed. Brooklyn struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Hornets, giving up 16. For the game, Charlotte scored 110 points in the game.</p><h3>Can the Cavaliers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 113-104. The over/under line for that game was 207 points. Cleveland covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>For the season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 28-34-1. Today's O/U line of 209 points is lower than 61 of their games, and their games have averaged 223.3 points per game.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 31-30 this season, including a record of 16-17 at home. They have covered the spread in their last two home games.</p>

<p>Cleveland's last game improved their record to 41-22, which is currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-16 and 9-5 against Central Division opponents.</p>

<p>As the favorite this season, the Cavaliers are 32-11 and have a scoring differential of +7.9 points per game. Overall, they are favored by 7.5 points today.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game, the Cavaliers' offense is averaging 114 points per game, which is 18th in the league. At home, they are scoring 115.1 points per game compared to 112.8 on the road.</p>

<p>So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been effective inside the arc, making 56% of their two-point attempts (10th).</p><p>Not only do the Cavaliers' overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 4th in the league in points allowed. Cleveland has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 6th in the league over their last three games at 106.7 PPG allowed. Inside the arc, the Cavaliers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.5% and 36.0% from three-point territory.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/24

<p>At 7:40 PM from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have an American League matchup between the Rays and White Sox. Heading into Friday's game, the Rays are 13-13 compared to the White Sox at 3-22. Tampa Bay is the heavy favorite on the money line at -234, and the over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Chris Flexen is starting for the White Sox, and he is facing off against Zach Eflin for the Rays. If you're looking where to catch this one on TV, it can be seen on APLTV.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +191</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 7:40 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox 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>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Curtis Mead had only one hit in the Rays' 7-5 win over the Tigers, but it was a big one. He hit a three-run homer in the 2nd inning to put the Rays ahead and added another run with a single in the 3rd. Tampa Bay's offense scored their other three runs in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Shawn Armstrong got the start for the Rays but only lasted one inning, giving up one run on a homer. Chris Devenski got the win out of the bullpen and Garrett Cleavinger picked up the save. The Rays also used J.P. Feyereisen, Andrew Kittredge, and Matt Wisler out of the bullpen.</p><p>Tampa Bay is looking to get above .500 today, as they come into the game with a record of 13-13. The Rays will be on the road, taking on the White Sox. Tampa Bay and the Blue Jays are both 4th in the AL East and four games behind the Orioles for the division lead. So far, the Rays are 3-4 in the AL East.</p>

<p>The Rays picked up a win in their most recent game vs. the Tigers. This came after dropping the final two games of their series with the Tigers. Overall, the Rays have gone 3-3-2 in series this year. As the road favorite, Tampa Bay is 4-2 this season, and they are an even 10-10 as the favorite overall.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Rays have been a tough team to figure out this season. They are 10-16 overall, but they have been much better on the road, going 5-4. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 4-2 as an underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.5, while it is -4.3 in losses.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have played 26 games this season, and 16 of them have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 15-11. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 5-1.</p><p>Zach Eflin will be making his 4th start of the season for the Rays, and this one will be on the road against the White Sox. Eflin has been solid in his first three outings, with a win and two no-decisions. He's yet to allow an earned run, and in his last start, he went 6 innings and struck out 6 against the Yankees.</p><p>Overall, the Rays offense is averaging 4 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They are also just 20th in home runs and have the league's worst walk rate. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 12th in the league. Amed Rosario has been a bright spot for the Rays, as he is batting .341 for the season and has gone 15/41 in his last 10 games. Isaac Paredes is also swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/33 in his last nine games.</p>

<p>Rosario and Paredes are also the top two home run hitters for the Rays this season, with Rosario having two homers and Paredes leading the team with six. Randy Arozarena is 2nd on the team with three homers but is batting just .158 for the season and only .103 in his last 10 games.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago closed out their series vs. the Twins with a 6-3 loss. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +174 on the money line. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Twins scored in the bottom of the second.</p>

<p>Michael Soroka had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on four hits and issuing two walks. He also hit a batter and gave up a home run. The White Sox's offense scored their other two runs in thejson 8th but couldn't complete the comeback. Tanner Banks took the loss out of the bullpen.</p><p>Chicago is hosting the Rays today with an overall record of 3-22, and they have lost seven straight games. In the AL Central, they trail the Guardians by 15 games. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 2-15 while losing seven straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are 2-9 compared to 1-13 on the road. This season, they have yet to win a game when favored. As for playing as the underdog, they are 3-22 this year. The White Sox have dropped six straight series and are 0-7-1 overall.</p><p>At home, the White Sox have a run line record of 5-6, which is better than their overall run line record of 9-16. The average run margin in their losses is -4.0, which is slightly worse than their overall average run margin of -3.4. They have a run line losing streak of two games as the underdog.</p><p>White Sox games have been trending towards the over recently, with the over hitting in three straight games. Their games have averaged 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 11-13. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 3-1, and 52% of their games this season have had higher lines than that. Today's over/under line is set at 8 runs.</p><p>Chris Flexen is getting the start for the White Sox today at home against the Rays. He has made 2 starts so far this season, and both have been on the road. In his last outing, he went 2 1/3 innings and gave up 1 run on 1 hit. Flexen has 11 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings pitched this season.</p><p>As a team, the White Sox are averaging just 2.2 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also the league's worst home run-hitting team and have the league's worst team batting average. One of the few bright spots for the team has been Gavin Sheets, who is hitting .246 for the season and leads the team with 10 RBIs. Sheets also has three homers, which is 8th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Eloy Jiménez has gone 7/28 (.250) with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting just .200. The White Sox will be looking for him to continue his recent power surge, as he is tied for 2nd on the team with two homers.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<strong><u>Pittsburgh</u></strong><strong><u> Pirates</u></strong>

Public perception is funny. The Reds revamped the rotation and added some lineup pieces and are suddenly expected to take a big step forward. The Pirates lost nobody of consequence, added to their bullpen, and have a full season with last year’s Trade Deadline acquisition Chris Archer and the forecast is that they will have a losing record after going 82-79 last season.

I’m on record as saying I like the Pirates. I’ve mentioned it on BangTheBook Radio, in the season preview, and in various futures pieces. This is a team not getting a whole lot of love. I’ve got some love to give.

In any event, the Pirates were 82-79 last season. They were 44-36 at pitcher-friendly PNC Park and 38-43 on the road. There weren’t any surprises to last year’s numbers. They were 61-52 against right-handed starters and 21-27 against left-handed starters. They were 39-53 against teams .500 or better and 43-26 against teams with losing records. Sure, that included a 14-5 record against Cincinnati, a team that is much better this season, but the Pirates appear to be in a similar place this season.

Pittsburgh scored 40 fewer runs at home, which is no surprise, as PNC Park is just a tough yard for hitting. This isn’t a sexy team. There aren’t a lot of household names. The Reds acquired names that people know. The Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers have names that people know. Sometimes a team can be really solid without big names.

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<strong><u>Money Line Spots</u></strong>

I will continue to like the Pirates at home. Even during the 75-87 season in 2017, the Pirates were 44-37 at home. This is a well-defined home field advantage for them because they’ve tailored their team for the conditions.

It is worth noting that the Pirates were overpowered by velocity. Against pitches 95+ mph, they were 25th in wOBA at .295. This is a team with a contact-heavy approach, but not a ton of great contact quality. The Pirates were fifth in K% at just 20.3 percent, but the problem was that they were 18th in average exit velocity. When you add hard throwers into the equation, it makes it that much tougher to make solid contact.

Therefore, when the Pirates face average throwers or soft-tossers, we’ll want to consider them on the money line or in the over department. When they face hard throwers, we can either fade or play unders. There aren’t a ton of starters averaging 95+, but even we scale that back to 93 mph, they were 24th. They’ll hit guys with average or below velocity.

There are also some really interesting starting pitchers here to discuss. I’ll also be looking to apply the Milwaukee Brewers theory to the Pirates. If I think they’re going to have a lead late, they’re going to have the bullpen advantage in just about every game they play. If I can pay reasonable prices in what will become a battle of the bullpens, the Pirates will be on my card.

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<strong><u>Totals Spots</u></strong>

Everybody knows how good of a park PNC is for pitchers. The Pirates were 81-72-8 to the under, with PNC certainly playing a role in that. Of course, PNC Park also played to over eight runs per game. I wonder if the park factor will be overblown a bit from a totals standpoint this season. You may want to watch how that plays out.

As mentioned above, hard throwers were kryptonite for the Pirates, so those are going to be clear under spots. Oddly enough, 33 games featured shutouts for the Pirates. They were shut out 17 times and they shut out their opponents 16 times. That seems like a lot. Over 20 percent of a team’s games featuring a shutout. Even the Giants, who have a bad offense and play in one of the best pitcher’s parks in baseball, only had 24 games with a shutout and the Marlins, who are the same, only had 26.

That would lead me to believe that the over/under split is closer to 50/50 this season.

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<strong><u>Individual Players to Watch</u></strong>

<strong>Trevor Williams – </strong>A lot of bettors are going to go into this season thinking that fading Trevor Williams is free money. Williams posted a 3.11 ERA with a 3.86 FIP and a 4.54 xFIP. “Smoke-and-mirrors”. “Unsustainable”. It amazes me that so few sabermetricians are willing to understand the value of inducing ultra-weak contact. It’s almost like they don’t want to believe it exists.

Look, I’m not going to sit here and tell you that Williams is going to post anything resembling last year’s second half with a 1.38 ERA over 71.2 innings of work with a .216/.274/.304 slash against, a .255 wOBA against, and a 90.8 percent LOB%. That’s not going to happen.

What I am going to tell you is that I think fading him will be overblown. I’m going to run long here because you’re going to hear it on The Bettor’s Box anyway. Williams was 16th in average exit velocity against last season at 85.6 mph. He was 21st in percentage of “Hard-Hit” balls at 95+ mph. He was 15th in average exit velocity on fly balls and line drives.

Allow me to spell it out for you. Here is the breakdown of batting average and wOBA by exit velocity:

95+ mph: .525/.653

93+ mph: .494/ .605

91+ mph: .467/.565

90 mph or below: .198/.184

As you go down in exit velocity, hitter numbers drop in a dramatic way. The fact that Williams is able to limit hard contact, particularly on fly balls and line drives, is why he is able to have success.

Not all ERA/xFIP discrepancies are based on luck. More often than not, they are based on the skill of limiting hard contact.

As a side note, Jameson Taillon allowed the second-highest batting average last season on batted balls with an exit velocity of 90 mph or lower, so he’s going to be in better shape next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 MLB Season Betting Tips

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-428) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+335) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Pelicans (5-26) are currently on an eight-game losing streak and are 9.5-point underdogs at home. The over/under line for the game is 238.5.</p>

<p>Memphis (21-10) is 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Grizzlies are favored by 9.5 and are 428-point favorites on the moneyline. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center and can be seen on Gulf TV.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 152-113 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 21-10 on the season with a dominant 155-126 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Playing at home, the Grizzlies entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +29 point margin. The total score of 281 points exceeded the over/under line of 241 by 40 points.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 43-35 lead after the 1st quarter, and the teams played to a 35-35 tie in the 2nd quarter. The Grizzlies took control in the 3rd, outscoring Toronto 43-30, and they finished strong in the 4th, holding the Raptors to 26 points while scoring 34 of their own.</p><p>The Grizzlies poured in 155 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 53.2% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 40% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey both scored 21 points, with Edey adding 16 rebounds.</p> <p>Desmond Bane contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50%. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Wells added 9 of his 17 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 126 points, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to secure the win over the Raptors. Memphis allowed 35 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 30 in the 3rd, with Toronto shooting 45% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies held the Raptors to 32% shooting, giving up 14 threes. They also sent Toronto to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Memphis recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-26 on the season after a 128-111 home loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 239 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control with a 12-0 run early, stretching the score from 26-20 to 38-20. New Orleans struggled to keep pace, as the Rockets outscored them 39-22 in the 1st quarter and 41-31 in the 3rd. The Pelicans made a push in the 4th, outscoring Houston 37-26, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter down 102-74.</p><p>In their 128-111 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 43.4% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Trey Murphy III led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p> <p>Murphy scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Brandon Boston added 16 of his 17 points in the 4th. Dejounte Murray also contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 39 and 41 points, respectively, in their 128-111 loss to the Rockets. They allowed Houston to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 18 threes at a 38% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. New Orleans recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>The New Orleans Pelicans will look to snap their six-game losing streak when they host the Denver Nuggets at 8:00 ET. The Pelicans (+176) are 15th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division. The Nuggets (-214) are 7-3 and are favored by 5.5 points.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The over/under line is set at 221 points. The game can be seen on Gulf TV.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-72 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 10 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Nuggets Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Denver improved to 7-3 on the season with a 122-120 win over the Mavericks on Sunday, November 10th. Playing at home, the Nuggets were favored by 2 points, and the final score resulted in a push for those who bet on the spread. The total points for the game were 242, surpassing the over/under line of 233 by 9 points.</p> <p>Denver started strong with a 35-29 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Mavericks responded by outscoring them 34-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Nuggets regained control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Dallas 37-31, and entered the 4th quarter with a 97-94 lead. Denver held on for the win, despite being outscored 26-25 in the final period.</p><p>Nikola Jokić was dominant in the Nuggets' 122-120 win over the Mavericks, finishing with 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. He shot 61.9% from the field and hit all three of his three-point attempts. Jamal Murray added 18 points, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17.</p> <p>Denver shot 50.6% from the field and made 14 threes at a 48.3% clip. Jokić scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Murray chipped in 8 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 120 points, the Nuggets managed to pull off a win against the Mavericks on Sunday. Denver allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 31 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 26 points. The Mavericks shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did well defending the three, holding Dallas to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. Denver also sent the Mavericks to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Nuggets grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Are New Orleans Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 3-9 on the season after a 106-88 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 194, well under the 224.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a competitive first half, the Thunder went on a decisive 16-0 run, stretching the score from 61-59 to 77-59. New Orleans couldn’t recover, getting outscored 28-18 in the 3rd quarter and 24-20 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their loss to the Thunder, managing just 88 points on 39.5% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 24.3% with 9 made threes.</p> <p>Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 18 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at a 50% rate. Trey Murphy added 14 points, while Jamal Cain contributed 11 points on 80% shooting, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Pelicans couldn’t overcome a tough 1st quarter, where they allowed 33 points, in their 106-88 loss to the Thunder. New Orleans tightened up in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 points, but Oklahoma City still managed to shoot 44% from the field overall.</p> 

<p>The Pelicans allowed 15 threes on 38% shooting from beyond the arc and sent the Thunder to the line 16 times, where they hit 13 free throws. On the boards, New Orleans gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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