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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 14-13 Timberwolves (-174) will take on the 14-15 Hawks (+146) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (-4) has lost two straight and is 10th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (-3) has lost three straight and is 7th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-122 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-13 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 217.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control early with a 16-0 run, turning an 8-point deficit into a 31-23 lead. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 34-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 113-103 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.9% from the field. They connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points, with DiVincenzo shooting 58.3% and Edwards hitting 30% of his shots.</p> <p>Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5%. DiVincenzo and Edwards both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Naz Reid added 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively. However, they gave up 34 points in the 4th, contributing to their 113-103 loss to the Warriors. Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where the Warriors converted 17 free throws. Minnesota finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-15 on the season after a 128-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 240 points exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 12-5 lead. The Hawks struggled in the first half, trailing 73-49 at the break. While they played the Grizzlies evenly in the 3rd quarter (27-27) and outscored them 36-28 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points in their 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 64.3% from the field. Dyson Daniels added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at a 36.8% rate. Hunter scored 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, with Daniels also adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, and they couldn’t recover, allowing 128 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Atlanta gave up 18 threes, with Memphis shooting 43% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Atlanta sent Memphis to the line just 13 times, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points in a non-conference matchup against the Pistons. The over/under line is set at 224.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently on a three-game winning streak and is 6th in the Western Conference. Detroit is 10th in the East and has a record of 12-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-120 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Detroit Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 12-17 on the season with a 133-125 road win over the Suns on Saturday. The Pistons, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 258, well over the pre-game line of 224.5.</p> <p>Detroit took control early, going on a 10-0 run to turn a 12-9 deficit into a 19-12 lead. They won the 1st quarter 41-26, but the Suns fought back in the 2nd, outscoring Detroit 33-23. The Pistons responded by winning the 3rd quarter 39-35 and entered the 4th with a 103-94 lead. Despite being outscored 31-30 in the final quarter, Detroit held on for the win.</p><p>The Pistons put up 133 points in their win over the Suns, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 48.7% clip. Cade Cunningham led the way with 28 points and 13 assists, while Jaden Ivey added 20 points and 8 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Malik Beasley contributed 5 threes, finishing with 18 points. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Ivey and Jalen Duren each had 10 points in the opening period.</p><p>Despite giving up 125 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win over the Suns on Saturday. Detroit allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 33 in the 2nd, 35 in the 3rd, and 31 in the 4th. The Suns shot 57% from the field.</p> <p>The Pistons also allowed Phoenix to hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Suns went to the line 23 times, making 21 free throws. Detroit gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 13 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 16-12 on the season with a 103-99 win over the Kings on Saturday. L.A. picked up the road victory as +4 point underdogs, and the game’s total of 202 points fell well short of the 227.5-point line.</p> <p>Los Angeles took control early, leading 31-26 after the 1st quarter. The Kings narrowed the gap by outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd quarter, but L.A. regained momentum by edging Sacramento 25-24 in the 3rd. Both teams scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, allowing the Lakers to hold on for the win.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers to a 103-99 win over the Kings, finishing with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 54.2% from the field. D'Angelo Russell added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.</p> <p>The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 25.7%, while shooting 48.2% overall. LeBron scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 2nd, adding 7 more in the 4th.</p><p>The Lakers' defense was solid throughout, limiting the Kings to just 99 points in their win. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 24 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles held Sacramento to 43% shooting, including just 27% from beyond the arc, where the Kings made 10 threes. The Lakers also sent the Kings to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>The Titans and Wildcats are set to face off at 2:00 ET on B1G+. The Wildcats will host the game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and the Wildcats are the home favorites against the Titans in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +24</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +24.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Titans Win in Evanston?</h3><p>Heading into their 10th game of the season, the Titans have yet to win a game, with an overall record of 0-9. So far this season, all of their games have been played on the road. As of today's game, Detroit has a 2-6 record against the spread for the season. In their previous five games, they are 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After nine games, Detroit has an over/under record of 4-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.5 points per game so far. The Titans have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 124 points per game.</p><p>Detroit offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 58 points against Cleveland State. In that game, they made 8/20 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 42.3%. In terms of offense, the Titans have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, putting them 250th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 331st in percentage and 313rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Titans' defense is nationally ranked 203rd, allowing 76.3 points per game. Detroit's three-point defense is currently 141st in the country at 8.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.2% of their shots vs. Detroit.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 8th game, Northwestern will face Detroit with a 6-1 record. Over their past ten home games, Northwestern has an 8-2 record, including last year. As of today's game, Northwestern holds a 3-3-1 against the spread (ATS) record. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through seven games, Northwestern has an over/under record of 3-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 140.6 points per game so far. The Wildcats have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 142 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Northwestern offense ended with 92 points against Purdue. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47% and made 10 threes. Offensively, the Wildcats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 146th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 128th in terms of percentage and 216th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Wildcats' defense is nationally ranked 74th, allowing 66.9 points per game. In today's game vs. Detroit, the Northwestern defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Northwestern made 20 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.</p>

Detroit Titans vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/23