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<p>At 10:30 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-140) will take on the Phoenix Suns (+119) in a Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 2.5 points and have won two straight games. The Suns have lost three in a row and are 11th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on ABC. The over/under line for the game is 234 points.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-142 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Denver improved to 16-11 on the season with a dominant 117-90 win over the Suns on Monday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 4.5 points, easily covered the spread with the 27-point victory. The game’s total points of 207 fell well short of the 232.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Denver took control with a 45-28 third quarter, extending their lead to 100-79 heading into the 4th. The Suns had an 11-0 run earlier, but Denver responded by holding Phoenix to just 11 points in the final quarter.</p><p>Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets to a 117-90 win over the Suns, scoring 32 points and hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. He shot 70.6% from the field and added 7 assists. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points, shooting 83.3% from the floor.</p> <p>Denver connected on 16 threes, shooting 39% from deep, and finished with a 51.1% overall shooting percentage. Jokić scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Porter added 14 points in the 1st.</p><p>The Nuggets put on a defensive clinic against the Suns, holding them to just 90 points on 39% shooting. Denver's defense was especially strong in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 11 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns hit 13 threes at a 39% clip. The Nuggets sent Phoenix to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Denver also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Suns Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-14 on the season after a 117-90 road loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Phoenix, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 27 points. The total points for the game were 207, well below the 232.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Phoenix went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 43-35 to 54-35, but Denver took control after that. The Nuggets outscored the Suns 45-28 in the 3rd quarter and held them to just 11 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 117-90 loss to the Nuggets, the Suns shot just 39.8% from the field, though they connected on 39.4% of their three-pointers, hitting 13 from deep. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 23 points, with Beal knocking down 5 threes at a 71.4% clip.</p> <p>Durant shot 53.3% overall and added 9 rebounds, while Beal scored 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Tyus Jones was the only other Sun to score more than 8 points, finishing with 9 on 50% shooting.</p><p>The Suns struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 45 points, which contributed to their 117-90 loss to the Nuggets. Phoenix allowed Denver to shoot 51% from the field, including 39% from beyond the arc, where the Nuggets hit 16 threes.</p> <p>Despite the defensive issues, the Suns limited the Nuggets to just 11 free throw attempts, of which they made 9. Phoenix recorded 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards. They also finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>ESPN is handling the television coverage for this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchup at the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which is being played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kick-off is set for 8:45 ET on Wednesday, January 1st. Georgia is the slight -1.5 point favorite over Notre Dame, and the over/under line is currently at 44 points. The Bulldogs are 11-2 on the season, and the Fighting Irish are 12-1 coming into this game.</p><h3>NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 8:45 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:</h3><ul><li>We have the Notre Dame Fighting Irish winning this one by a score of 20 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Notre Dame Fighting Irish winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 44 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick Up A Win At Caesars Superdome?</h3><p>Notre Dame enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl with a 12-1 record. They are 7-1 at home and 5-0 on the road this season. The Fighting Irish have been favored in 12 of their 13 games, going 11-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +25 points per game, and they have an 11-2 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Notre Dame is 6-2 against the spread at home and 5-0 on the road. As the favorite, they are 10-2 ATS. This week’s over/under line is 44 points, while their games have averaged 52.7 points. Their average over/under line this season has been 47.5 points, and they are 7-6 against the over/under.</p> <p></p><p>The Fighting Irish are 4-0 against the spread on the road as the favorite and 1-0 as the underdog. At home, they are 6-2 ATS when favored. Notre Dame has exceeded the over/under by an average of 5.2 points per game this season.</p><p>Notre Dame’s offense has been driven by their ground game, ranking 9th nationally with 223.5 rushing yards per game. Jeremiyah Love leads the team with 1,057 rushing yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored 16 touchdowns. Overall, the Fighting Irish are 4th in scoring, with 38.8 points per game, and are ranked 11th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1.</p> <p>Quarterback Riley Leonard has thrown for 2,293 yards, completing 66.8% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 96. Notre Dame is 67th in passing attempts per game, and Beaux Collins leads the receivers with 445 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense has been impressive this season, ranking third nationally by allowing just 13.8 points per game. They also rank 10th in the country, giving up only 162.3 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks managing a passer rating of just 55.6, the second-lowest in the nation.</p> <p>In their recent game against Indiana, Notre Dame's defense allowed 17 points and gave up 278 total yards, including just 63 rushing yards on 27 attempts. Indiana threw the ball 33 times, gaining 215 yards, but Notre Dame's defense also came away with an interception.</p><h3>Can The Georgia Bulldogs Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>Georgia enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Allstate Sugar Bowl with an 11-2 record. They’ve been perfect at home, going 6-0, but are 2-2 on the road. The Bulldogs have been favored in nine of their 13 games, holding a 7-2 record as the favorite.</p><p></p><p>Against the spread, Georgia is 3-7 this season, with a 1-3 record on the road and 2-4 at home. As the favorite, they are 2-7 ATS, but they’ve covered in their only game as the underdog.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 44 points, the lowest they’ve faced all season. Georgia’s games have averaged 53.5 points, with an average over/under line of 51.3 points.</p><p>Georgia’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 9th in attempts and 6th in completions, with 284.6 yards per game. Carson Beck has thrown for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 98. Arian Smith leads the receivers with 750 yards and four touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, Georgia is 25th in scoring, averaging 33.2 points per game, and they are 6th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game has been less effective, with 130.3 yards per game. Nate Frazier has 634 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.</p><p>Georgia's defense has allowed an average of 20.4 points per game this season, ranking 25th nationally. In their latest game against Texas, they gave up 19 points but managed to secure a win in overtime. The defense allowed 497 total yards, including 295 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while also forcing one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 131.3 rushing yards per game against Georgia, with 34.3 rushing attempts per game. Through the air, quarterbacks have completed 58.8% of their passes, averaging 208.7 passing yards per game and a passer rating of 81 against Georgia's defense.</p>

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<p>Today at 2:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (19-10) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are currently favored by 5 points and have won their last two games, while the Timberwolves have lost three straight.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on ABC.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-123 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Minnesota?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-14 on the season after a 117-104 road loss to the Hawks on Monday. Minnesota, favored by 3 points, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 221, just under the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Minnesota’s game was a rollercoaster. After a 12-0 run by Atlanta early, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. However, after entering the 4th quarter with an 85-82 lead, Minnesota was outscored 35-19 in the final period.</p><p>In their 117-104 loss to the Hawks, the Timberwolves shot 42.9% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 32.6%. They connected on 14 threes overall.</p> <p>Naz Reid led the way with 23 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter. Julius Randle added 19 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd, while Anthony Edwards finished with 16 points, 7 of which came in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Hawks to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th, allowing 35 points in each. Overall, they gave up 117 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Minnesota also had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. The Timberwolves sent the Hawks to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Dallas Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday, the Mavericks improved to 19-10 on the season. Dallas, who were -13 point favorites, covered the spread with the 24-point victory. The total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-28 at the end of the 1st quarter, Dallas took control by outscoring Portland 34-22 in the 2nd quarter and 40-23 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 102-76 lead, the Mavericks coasted to the win despite being outscored 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>The Mavericks shot 53.3% from the field in their win over the Trail Blazers, with Luka Doncic leading the way with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, scoring 23 points, while Kyrie Irving added 20 points, hitting 2 threes at 33.3%.</p> <p>Dallas made 12 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Gafford was a force in the 3rd quarter, scoring 12 points, while Doncic added 10 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a shaky 1st quarter where they allowed 31 points, the Mavericks tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up just 22 and 23 points, respectively, in their 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers. Dallas struggled again in the 4th, allowing 32 points, but their strong middle quarters helped secure the victory.</p> <p>The Mavericks were particularly effective at defending the three, holding Portland to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Blazers to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Dallas finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>At 12:00 ET, the Knicks (-417) will host the Spurs (+323) at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are favored by 9.5 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line is 224.</p>

<p>This is a non-conference matchup between the Knicks (19-10, 3rd in the East) and the Spurs (15-14, 9th in the West). ABC will televise the game.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-129 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Spurs Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>San Antonio dropped to 15-14 on the season after a 111-106 loss to the 76ers on Monday. The Spurs were +5.5 point underdogs on the road and managed to cover the spread, losing by five. The game’s total points came in just under the 217.5-point line, with the teams combining for 217 points.</p> <p>Philadelphia took control with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 64-58 to 76-58. San Antonio fought back, outscoring the 76ers 31-27 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama hit 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds in the Spurs' 106-point effort against the 76ers. San Antonio made 15 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45.7% overall from the field.</p> <p>Stephon Castle added 17 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter. Julian Champagnie scored all 15 of his points in the 4th, while Wembanyama added 11 in the 3rd and another 6 in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs were solid in the 1st quarter, holding the 76ers to just 19 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36 points in their 111-106 loss. Overall, San Antonio allowed Philadelphia to shoot 41% from the field.</p> <p>The Spurs gave up 16 threes on 36% shooting from deep. They sent the 76ers to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws. San Antonio finished with 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 12 blocks.</p><h3>Does New York Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 19-10 on the season with a 139-125 home win over the Raptors on Monday. New York, favored by 13.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 264 points went well over the pre-game line of 227.5.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Knicks went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 37-34 to 47-34. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Toronto 81-54, and entered the 4th quarter with a 111-82 lead. Though the Raptors outscored them 43-28 in the final period, New York’s lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>The Knicks put up 139 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 59.3% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 45.9% clip. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 31 points, with Anunoby going 86.7% from the field and adding 4 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Anunoby was huge in the 3rd quarter, scoring 16 points, while Towns added 11 in the 3rd and 10 in the 1st. Cameron Payne also hit 4 threes, finishing with 19 points and 11 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 24 points, the Knicks struggled in the 4th, giving up 43 points. Overall, they allowed the Raptors to shoot 54% from the field.</p> <p>New York did a good job limiting Toronto's three-point shooting, giving up 11 threes on 39% shooting. The Knicks also sent the Raptors to the line 37 times, where they hit 30 free throws.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans and Phoenix. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Phoenix at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and Green Bay is favored by -12 to win at home against Detroit.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +12</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Even though we have Green Bay winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Detroit as Away Dogs</h3><p>Despite their 0-21 record, Detroit enters this game as a 12-point underdog. The Titans are 0-18 as the underdog this season. They have also lost 14 straight road games, and their average margin of defeat on the road is -18.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Detroit fell to Milwaukee by a score of 87-71. Over the last 10 games, the Titans have gone 0-10 on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Detroit has gone 5-13 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-10, including a 1-2 record in their last three road games and a 3-7 mark in their last 10.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average OU line of 143.1 in Detroit's games this season. So far, 15 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 176 points.</p><p>The Detroit offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Milwaukee. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.6% while connecting on 10 threes. Marcus Tankersley is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.8. Meanwhile, Jayden Stone also brings a PPG average of 19.5 into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Detroit will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 80.9 points per game (298th). Detroit's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Milwaukee offense to knock down 57% of their shots on their way to putting up 87 points.</p><h3>Will Green Bay Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Green Bay has been outstanding at home this season, going 6-1, and they have won their last four games at home. For the season, the Phoenix have a scoring margin of +8.9 at home, compared to -6.8 on the road.</p>

<p>Green Bay is 3-1 as the favorite this season, and they have been the underdog 16 times. In their last game, the Phoenix defeated Oakland, 69-59, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Green Bay has an ATS record of 3-1 this season and they are 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home this year, the Phoenix have an ATS mark of 6-1 and they are 6-2 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>Green Bay's over/under record for the season sits at 9-11, and today's line of 138 is just a bit higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (135.6). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 140 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Phoenix's offense finished with 69 points, which is right in line with their current average of 67.7 points per contest. For the season, the Green Bay offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9 made three's per contest.</p><p>In the current season, the Green Bay defense has excelled, sitting 57th in the nation by allowing 66.7 points per game. Against Oakland, the Phoenix's defense gave up 59 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Oakland only made 3 free-throws.</p>

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