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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cowboys versus the Ragin' Cajuns? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. McNeese State is favored by -10.5 in this non-conference contest against Louisiana-Lafayette. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does McNeese State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>McNeese State fell to 3-5 on the season after a 66-63 home loss to Mississippi State on Saturday, December 14th. The Cowboys were +9 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game ended at 129, under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>The game was tied 29-29 at halftime, but McNeese State was outscored 37-34 in the 2nd half. Despite the loss, the Cowboys' ability to keep the game close against a favored opponent is a positive takeaway.</p><p>In their last game, McNeese State put up 63 points, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 40.9% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 threes.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they struggled, connecting on just 58.8% of their attempts. Joe Charles led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while RJ Melendez and Sincere Parker each added 16 points.</p><p>McNeese State's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 41% shooting from the field, with the Cowboys giving up 22 made field goals on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, also at a 41% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, McNeese State's defense conceded 9 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from deep. The Cowboys sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%. McNeese State gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Ragin' Cajuns Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette improved to 2-9 on the season with a 68-62 win over Appalachian State on Wednesday. The Ragin' Cajuns were +2 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 35-21 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The combined points of 130 fell short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Ragin' Cajuns put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 from the line.</p> <p>Dior Conners and Michael Thomas both shot 60.0% from three, each hitting 3 of 5 attempts. Conners finished with 15 points, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil also added 15, despite shooting just 4 of 13 from the field.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, Louisiana-Lafayette allowed 62 points in their last game. The Ragin' Cajuns held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 9 of 24 threes, shooting 37%. They also went to the free-throw line 17 times, making 13 for a 76% success rate. Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin this week at TPC Boston with The Northern Trust. TPC Boston used to be the host site for the Dell Technologies Championship / Deutsche Bank Championship, but it will be the course for The Northern Trust this year, which traditionally floats around to different courses across the country.

The top 125 in the FedEx Cup Playoffs are eligible for this event, but not all of them will play. The field will be cut down to 70 for next week’s BMW Championship and then 30 for the TOUR Championship at the end of the season. Surprisingly, all 125 players have committed to this event, so nobody, barring a withdrawal, will sit out in anticipation of going to Medinah next week for the BMW Championship.

We’ll pull the odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a> and list the entire field down below the body of the article. We’ll cite odds on the players as we go throughout the handicap of the event.
<h3><strong><u>The Field</u></strong></h3>
Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas opened up as co-favorites at MyBookie at +1200. Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm were co-second favorites at +1400. Dustin Johnson was +1600 and Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa both checked in at +2000. There aren’t many notable players missing from the field, even though there are some guys that are not necessarily worried about accumulating points.

The fact that 2,000 FedEx Cup points go to the winner should be incentive enough, given that a $10 million prize is waiting at the end of the TOUR Championship. Guys like Jason Day, Webb Simpson, and Brooks Koepka are all at +2500 and Patrick Reed and Tony Finau are +2800.

With no players opting out and no withdrawals, at least to this point, this is obviously a who’s who type of field for this week, so all of the stars will be on hand.
<h3><strong><u>Course Profile</u></strong></h3>
Remember, if you are looking for horse for course guys, which we’ll do shortly, this course has held the Dell Technologies Championship and Deutsche Bank Championship since 2003. This is a long par 71 coming in well over 7,300 yards.

The varied setup of this course has brought a variety of different skills into play. Two years ago, this course was big on strokes gained approach. The year prior, the greens were fast and feisty and putting was a huge part of the equation, as well as strokes gained around the green. In 2016, the angles with the tee boxes led to more emphasis on strokes gained off-the-tee.

This is a course that plays different every year and the rough can certainly be penal, especially around the greens with errant approach shots. There can also be a lot of indecision here. Some holes leave players with the choice of driver or wood off the tee. That could benefit the longer hitters, seeing as how Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, and Rickie Fowler have been the last four winners. Rory has actually won twice. Remember, this course used to hold an event that was restricted to the top 100 players. It will be the top 125 this year.
<h3><strong><u>Yay or Neigh?</u></strong></h3>
This is our horse for course section. Not surprisingly, given the stakes, a lot of guys have played well here. Rory McIlroy (+1400) is probably the main starting point with wins in 2012 and 2016 to go along with a fifth in 2014 and a 12th in 2018. It’s an even-numbered year, so he’ll probably run well.

Patrick Reed (+2800) was sixth in 2017, fifth in 2016, and fourth in 2015. He was 35th here two years ago. Reed has three top-15 finishes in his last four events overall. The other guy at +2800, Tony Finau, was fourth last year. He’s also finished in the top 10 in three of his last four events this season.

Webb Simpson did win here back in 2011. He’s in great current form with three top-10 finishes and a 12th in his last six events, but has finished outside the top 40 at TPC Boston in his last four tries. He’s +2500 with Brooks Koepka, who was 12th two years ago and 18th three years ago. Jason Day is also +2500 with four top-seven finishes in his last four starts.

Bryson DeChambeau is the reigning champ and Justin Thomas won in 2017 and was 24th two years ago. They’re the co-favorites, as mentioned earlier. Dustin Johnson, also among the short prices, has four top-10 finishes at TPC Boston since 2009.

Some other horse for course angles at bigger prices include Justin Rose at +5000. He was runner-up two years ago and 10th in 2018. He also finished ninth two weeks ago before missing the cut last week.

Jordan Spieth is +7000 with a runner-up in 2017, a fourth in 2013, and three other finishes inside the top 30 in his six starts here. He is not in great current form, though.

Hideki Matsuyama is +4000 with four straight top-25 finishes here, including a fourth in 2018. Paul Casey is +4500 with a 21st, a fourth, and a second in his last three starts in Boston.

Lastly, Louis Oosthuizen is +7000. had three top-15 finishes in three starts in 2012, 2015, and 2016 before finishing 31st and 30th the last two times at TPC Boston in 2018 and 2017, respectively.
<h3><strong><u>Stats Handicap</u></strong></h3>
This course was not in the rotation last year and it’s fair to wonder how much the recent course form matters at all as a result. Many would say it’s fair to wonder that every week.

Xander Schauffele did not play last week’s Wyndham Championship, but he’s finished 10th, sixth, 13th, and 14th in his last four events. The price tag keeps dwindling at 20/1, but he’s definitely on the cusp of getting a huge win soon. It might be tough to play him this week because he hasn’t gotten over that hump and this is a top-notch field, but his recent form is as good as anyone’s.

How about Kevin Kisner this week at +6600? Kisner was third last week at the Wyndham Championship. He rolled it well. He was tied for 10th in SG: Tee-to-Green and sixth in SG: Approach. He was in the top 20 two weeks ago at the PGA Championship, coming in 14th in SG: Approach per DataGolf. He is consistently one of the better putters on the PGA Tour, but he’s also played well with the irons, so he could be a good fit for any setup on this course.
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Casey looks to be worth a play at +4500 as well. He was second in SG: T2G at the PGA Championship and really struck the irons well on approach. He didn’t do anything notably well last week at the Wyndham, but finished T-31st. He certainly appeared to make adjustments after a poor showing at TPC Southwind. If course form matters here this weekend, he’s played really well at TPC Boston.

It would be hard to leave Collin Morikawa off the card this week, even at just 20/1. Morikawa has won two of the last four events he has played and can lay claim to being the best iron player on the PGA Tour. He’s never started here, but he paired his elite iron play with the lead in SG: Putting at the PGA Championship. Even when he doesn’t play at his best, like the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, he still tied for 20th, despite being a minor negative in SG: ARG.
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Daniel Berger is also very interesting at +3300. He’s a great ball striker and he’s got a win, a second, and a third to go along with a 13th in his five events since the restart. Berger’s best finish at TPC Boston was 12th in his first start, but he’s a guy that has the opportunity to win anywhere. He was sixth in SG: T2G at the PGA Championship and eighth in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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One more long-ish price is Scottie Scheffler at +6000. Scheffler skipped last week at the Wyndham, but was fourth at the PGA, 15th at the St. Jude, and 22nd at the Memorial. Something happened with his game between the Memorial and Workday Charity Open and he’s looked great in SG: T2G in his last several events.

It is really hard to take long shots in fields this exceptional because a lot of great players have to falter or not be great enough for the long shots to sneak in there. Kisner at 66/1 or Scheffler at 60/1 may be as low as you want to go. Jim Herman last week was very much the exception and not the norm.
<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
I may regret it, but I’m going to take Collin Morikawa at +2000 instead of Xander Schauffele. Daniel Berger at +3300 is too good to pass up with his recent form. Kevin Kisner at +6600 and Paul Casey at +4500 also makes the card. Scheffler’s putting concerns are just enough to keep him off the card.

Coverage of The Northern Trust will be on Golf Channel and CBS throughout the event.

Odds from MyBookie Sportsbook as of 3:30 p.m. ET on August 17, 2020:
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<tbody>
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<td width="295">Bryson DeChambeau</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Justin Thomas</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rory McIlroy</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Jon Rahm</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Dustin Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Xander Schauffele</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Collin Morikawa</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Jason Day</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Webb Simpson</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brooks Koepka</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patrick Reed</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Tony Finau</td>
<td width="295">+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patrick Cantlay</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Daniel Berger</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Hideki Matsuyama</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tiger Woods</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Scott</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Paul Casey</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tommy Fleetwood</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Justin Rose</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Rickie Fowler</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tyrrell Hatton</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matthew Fitzpatrick</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Gary Woodland</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Billy Horschel</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Abraham Ancer</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Viktor Hovland</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sungjae Im</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kevin Kisner</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matthew Wolff</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jordan Spieth</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Louis Oosthuizen</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harris English</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Si Woo Kim</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brendon Todd</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Shane Lowry</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Champ</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Marc Leishman</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Phil Mickelson</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt Kuchar</td>
<td width="295">+11000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bubba Watson</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Byeong-Hun An</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Russell Henley</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Alex Noren</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ryan Palmer</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Doc Redman</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ian Poulter</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harold Varner III</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Hadwin</td>
<td width="295">+14000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Emiliano Grillo</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joel Dahmen</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Chez Reavie</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joaquin Niemann</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brendan Steele</td>
<td width="295">+16000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tom Lewis</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Dylan Frittelli</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kevin Na</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Brandt Snedeker</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Richy Werenski</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Corey Conners</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Smith</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Kevin Streelman</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Jason Kokrak</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Max Homa</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Mackenzie Hughes</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Sam Burns</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brian Harman</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Lucas Glover</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Keegan Bradley</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Charles Howell III</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Henrik Norlander</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Charley Hoffman</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bud Cauley</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Luke List</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patrick Rodgers</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Long</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scott Stallings</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Davis</td>
<td width="295">+22500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Lanto Griffin</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Zach Johnson</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Pat Perez</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sepp Straka</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Maverick McNealy</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Michael Thompson</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Mark Hubbard</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ryan Armour</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rory Sabbatini</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Cameron Tringale</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jim Herman</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">JT Poston</td>
<td width="295">+27500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Graeme McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Nick Taylor</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Xinjun Zhang</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt Jones</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Vaughn Taylor</td>
<td width="295">+30000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Andrew Landry</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Denny McCarthy</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tyler Duncan</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brice Garnett</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Keith Mitchell</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sam Ryder</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scott Piercy</td>
<td width="295">+35000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brian Stuard</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tom Hoge</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Schenk</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Talor Gooch</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Troy Merritt</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Wyndham Clark</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sung Kang</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Beau Hossler</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Danny Lee</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kyoung Hoon Lee</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bo Hoag</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sebastian Munoz</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Carlos Ortiz</td>
<td width="295">+60000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Robby Shelton</td>
<td width="295">+60000</td>
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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

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

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NBA Odds

<p>From Fenway Park in Boston, we have the Tigers and Red Sox facing off in an AL matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 1:35 PM ET. The money line odds have the Red Sox as the favorite at -143, while the Tigers are sitting at +122. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and the forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s.</p>

<p>Detroit will be starting Casey Mize, while the Red Sox are sending Brayan Bello to the mound. Boston comes in with a record of 30-29, while the Tigers are 28-30. The Red Sox are currently on a two-game winning streak. BSDET will be televising this game.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -143</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 1:35 ET on Sunday, June 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston picked up a 6-3 win over the Tigers in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a two-run lead going into the 9th inning and the Tigers scored two runs but still fell short. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -112 on the money line.</p>

<p>Cooper Criswell got the win for the Red Sox, going five innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued one walk. On the other side, Reese Olson got the start for the Tigers and took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Enmanuel Valdez was the difference for the Red Sox, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with three RBIs. Jarren Duran also had a two-hit game and scored two runs for Boston's offense.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Detroit is 28-30 overall this season, and they are 4th in the AL Central, 11 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Tigers have dropped two straight games, and they trail the Guardians by seven games for 3rd place in the division. So far, they are 10-9 in AL Central matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers are 14-15 this year, and they are also 14-15 on the road. This season, the Tigers are 14-12 as the favorite but just 14-18 as the underdog. Detroit's overall series record is 8-7-3, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Despite a run line record of 25-33 overall, the Tigers have been a profitable team to back on the run line on the road this season, going 16-13. They have been especially good as an underdog, going 19-13 against the run line. Detroit's average run differential in winning games is +3.5, while it is -3.4 in losses.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are on the road against the Boston Red Sox today. The O/U line for the game is set at 9 runs, which is higher than their season average of 8.5 runs per game. The Tigers have hit the over in 32 of their 56 games this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 4-1. This is only the second game this season where the over/under line has been set at 9 runs.</p><p>Detroit is sending Casey Mize to the mound today vs. the Red Sox, and he comes in with a record of 1-3 and ERA of 4.71. So far, Mize has made 10 starts and four of them have been quality starts. Per nine innings, he has 6.16 strikeouts and just 2.17 walks. Mize's last outing came on May 26th vs. the Blue Jays, where he went 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, and taking a no-decision. Before that, he had lost two straight starts. The right-hander has struggled on the road, coming in with a 10.13 ERA.</p><p>Over the past six games, Matt Vierling has been on fire for the Tigers, batting .462 with four homers and nine RBIs. Vierling is also currently on a six-game hitting streak. Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have been the Tigers' top power threats this season, with Greene's 10 homers leading the team and Carpenter's eight long balls coming in at 2nd. Carpenter also leads the Tigers with 29 RBIs and is batting .283.</p>

<p>For the season, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. Their team batting average is just .234 (16th) and they are 15th in home runs. Overall, they have been a below-average offensive team in most categories.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 30-29 overall and is 10.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. The Red Sox have gone just 5-8 in divisional games this year. Boston has won two straight games, and they are closing out their series vs. the Tigers today with a 2-1 series lead.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 13-16 this year and 17-13 on the road. As the favorite, Boston is 16-12 this year and 14-17 as the underdog. The Red Sox have dropped two straight series, and their overall series record is 8-9-1 this year.</p><p>When the Red Sox are favored, they are just 9-19 on the run line, but as the underdog, they are 18-13. They are 9-20 on the run line at home, but 18-12 on the road. Their average run margin is +0.4 runs per game, but they have been outscored at home by 0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox have played a lot of low-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.3. They have an over/under record of 23-31 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 3-1-2. In fact, only 10.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher. They are currently on a two-game over streak.</p><p>Brayan Bello gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces off against the Tigers at home. He has made nine starts this season and has a record of 6-2 with an ERA of 4.18. Bello's WHIP for the season is currently 1.18. In his last outing, he went 5 innings and gave up three earned runs on two homers. Bello did come away with the win in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Bello has made two quality starts this season.</p><p>As a team, the Red Sox are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Boston is also one of the better home run hitting teams in the league, coming in at 10th in the MLB. The Red Sox have been one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts this season.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers has been a key power bat in the Red Sox lineup this season, as his 10 homers are 2nd on the team and 11th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team with 27 RBIs and has a strong batting average of .278. Ceddanne Rafaela has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his 7 homers are 3rd in the league. He is batting just .212 but has gone 4/16 with two homers over his last five games.</p>

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