<p>Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Horned Frogs face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs are hosting the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and TCU is favored by -10.5 against Montana State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like Montana State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Montana State as Away Dogs</h3><p>Montana State dropped to 4-7 on the season following an 83-80 road loss to UC Riverside on Wednesday. The Bobcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 163, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 143.5.</p> <p>Montana State led 53-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The Bobcats will need to address their second-half performance moving forward.</p><p>Brandon Walker's efficient 31-point performance on 14-of-20 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep, led Montana State to an 80-point outing in their latest game. Barrington Hargress chipped in 22 points and dished out 10 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo added 20 points, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Bobcats shot 48.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts (10-of-26) and struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 2-of-5. Montana State also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and recorded 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Montana State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed the opposing team to hit 61% of their shots inside the arc, going 25/41.</p> <p>From three-point range, Montana State's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 90%. Montana State also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is It the Horned Frogs Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>TCU improved to 6-4 on the season with a 58-49 win over South Alabama on Monday. The Horned Frogs were favored by 12.5 points heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 107 points fell well short of the over/under line of 136.5.</p> <p>TCU led 30-28 at halftime and held South Alabama to just 21 points in the second half while scoring 28 of their own.</p><p>TCU's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 38.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 19.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-26 from deep.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range. The Horned Frogs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>TCU's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 38% shooting. They did most of their damage from two-point range, where the other team shot 55%, hitting 16 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, TCU limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate. The Horned Frogs also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 64%.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Milwaukee heads to Truist Park in Atlanta for Game 3 of the 2021 National League Division Series on Monday, October 11, so here’s the best Brewers vs. Braves betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Brewers and Braves split their first two encounters of this set, as Milwaukee won the opener as a -155 home fave, 2-1, while Atlanta got Game 2 as a slight +107 road underdog, 3-0. The Braves are listed at -116 for Game 3, and totals sit at 8.0 runs.</p>



<h2><strong>Milwaukee’s offensive woes continue&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Braves in Game 1 thanks to Rowdy Tellez’s two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning. They finished with just five hits and a couple of walks, while the Brew Crew failed to score on six hits and three walks in Game 2. Over their last 20 regular-season games, Milwaukee has recorded the second-worst OPS in the majors (.653), so the Brewers should be worried about their offense.</p>



<p>Of course, Milwaukee leans on its stellar pitching. Both Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff threw a quality start in the first two games of the 2021 NLDS. The Brewers haven’t announced who’s their starting pitcher in Game 3, though Freddy Peralta is expected to take the mound Monday at Truist Park.</p>



<p>Peralta became an All-Star in 2021, finishing the regular season with a 10-5 record, 2.81 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 195/56 K/BB ratio across 27 starts and one relief appearance (144.1 innings pitched). Over his five starts in September, the 25-year-old righty has registered a 4.70 ERA and 3.91 FIP. Peralta met the Braves on May 16, 2021, and tossed six scoreless innings while punching out eight.</p>



<h2><strong>The Braves need a strong performance from Ian Anderson&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Atlanta Braves didn’t give Charlie Morton enough run support in the opening game of the series, but they bounced back in Game 2, while Max Fried pitched a gem, blanking the Brewers through six frames while striking out nine. Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies combined for a couple of RBI, and Austin Riley finished the job with a 428-feet dinger.</p>



<p>Ian Anderson will take the hill Monday, looking for his second win over Milwaukee in 2021. Back in May, the 23-year-old righty tossed six innings of a one-run ball in a 5-1 win to the Brewers, allowing a pair of hits and four walks.</p>



<p>Anderson went 9-5 with a 3.58 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 24 starts (128.1 innings) this past regular season. He’s had some ups and downs, and in his five starts in September, Anderson has recorded an underwhelming 4.39 ERA and 5.98 FIP.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Milwaukee:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-5 in the last six games overall</li><li>1-7 in the last eight games on the road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Atlanta:</strong></p>



<ul><li>9-2 in the last 11 games overall</li><li>5-1 in the last six games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-milwaukee-brewers-vs-atlanta-braves-pick"><strong>Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The Brewers bullpen has struggled in the final two weeks of the regular season, recording a 6.55 ERA and 5.10 FIP, but in the first two postseason outings, five relievers have yielded just one earned run. On the other side, the Braves bullpen continues with a strong performance after posting a 2.73 ERA in the final two weeks of the 2021 regular season.</p>



<p>The Braves look like a better offensive team in this matchup which is the main reason why I’m backing them to win Game 3 in front of the home fans. In their last 20 outings, the Braves have slugged 46 extra-base hits and 27 homers while posting a .256/.311/.443 slash line.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Atlanta Braves at -116&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Both teams have great depth in their bullpens, so I’m not expecting a high-scoring affair, though you never know with the Atlanta Braves. The hosts have plenty of sluggers on their roster, but they’ll have a tough assignment in this one, especially if Freddy Peralta gets the starting call.</p>



<p>On the other side, Ian Anderson cannot be trusted, but he’ll be on a short leash. It’s a tough wager, and I’ll lean on the pitching staff to dominate on both sides. The under is 4-2-1 in the last seven encounters between the Brewers and Braves.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 8.0 runs at -110</strong></p>

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/11/21

<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>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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<p>First pitch for Sunday's Diamondbacks vs. Padres matchup is set for 4:10 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. The Padres are favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -136 compared to the Diamondbacks at +112. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Adam Mazur is starting for the Padres, and he will be facing off against Scott McGough for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 4th in the NL West with a record of 30-35. The Padres are 2nd in the NL West, with an overall record of 34-34.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline +112</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, June 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Diamondbacks 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>San Diego cruised to a 13-1 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 2nd inning, scoring four of their runs and adding another four in the 4th. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Padres were favored at -159 on the money line.</p>

<p>Matt Waldron started for the Padres and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with four strikeouts and didn't issue a walk. On the other side, Ryne Nelson got the start for the Diamondbacks and took the loss, going just 3 1/3 innings and giving up five runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Padres were led by Jake Cronenworth and Kyle Higashioka, as they were the only two Padres hitters to have more than one hit. Cronenworth, Ha-Seong Kim, and David Peralta each homered for San Diego's offense.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is 30-35 overall and 10.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have dropped two straight games and trail the Giants by two games for 3rd place in the division. So far, they are 14-12 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Diamondbacks have gone 15-16 this season, and they are 15-19 on the road. Arizona has dropped two straight games as the underdog, and they are 14-22 as the underdog overall. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 16-13 this year, and their overall series record is 7-11-2.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been a solid bet against the run line on the road this season, going 17-17. They have an average run margin of +0.1 runs per game away from home. Arizona has been a better bet against the run line as an underdog, going 19-17, compared to just 10-19 as the favorite.</p><p>Arizona's over/under record is 30-33, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the Diamondbacks are 9-9. Their combined run average is 9.4, and the over has hit in two straight games. Arizona has played 65 games this season, and 40% of them have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Scott McGough gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Padres on the road. McGough has made 16 appearances this season and has a record of 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA. He most recently pitched on June 8th out of the bullpen, where he went one inning, giving up one hit and issuing a walk. McGough didn't allow a run in that outing and finished with a no decision. Looking back at his last three outings, he has finished with a no decision in each one. McGough has a WHIP of 1.65 and opponents are batting .295 off him this season.</p><p>As a team, the Diamondbacks are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 8th in the majors. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. Arizona's offense has been pretty balanced so far, as they are 8th in team batting average and 12th in home runs. Overall, they have the 8th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Over the team's last six games, Ketel Marte has been on fire, going 11/22 with three homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .282 with a team-high 13 homers. Christian Walker is right behind him in the home run department, with 12, and has a team-high 39 RBIs.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>San Diego is at an even 34-34 as they host the Diamondbacks today, and they are 8.0 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres have won two straight games, and they are 14-14 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Padres are 15-20 this year and 19-14 on the road. As the favorite, the Padres are 21-21 this year and 13-13 as the underdog. San Diego has an overall series record of 12-8-2 this year.</p><p>San Diego has been a solid run line bet this season, going 36-32 overall. However, they have been much better on the road, where they are 24-9 against the run line. They are just 12-23 at home, but they have covered in two straight at Petco Park.</p><p>The Padres have played to the over in 34 of their 67 games this season, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game. The over/under line for today's game against the Diamondbacks is set at 8.5 runs. The over has hit in eight of the 16 games this season where the line has been set at 8.5 runs. San Diego's games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs this season.</p><p>Adam Mazur is getting the start for the Padres today as they take on the Diamondbacks. This will be his first start of the season at home, as his first outing came on the road against the Angels. He went 6 innings in that start, allowing just 1 earned run and striking out 2.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Padres are the top hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .263. They are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams, with 66 homers so far this season. San Diego is averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. The Padres have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per game.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been on fire, going 18/37 (.486) with two homers and five RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in home runs, with 11. Jake Cronenworth and Ha-Seong Kim are also tied for 2nd on the team with nine homers. Cronenworth is also the Padres' top run producer, with 44 RBIs.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Penguins face off at 1:00 ET on TNT. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Penguins. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Penguins.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+127)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Edmonton Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Oilers have gone 38-21-3 and are currently in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. On the road, Edmonton has gone 18-13-1 and are favored to win this game.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5, and they are 3-2 over their last five games. Against other Western Conference teams, Edmonton has gone 23-13 this season.</p></p><p>On the season, the Oilers have gone 29-33 against the puck line, including going 0-3 in their last three games. So far, Edmonton has played in 26 games that have been decided by multiple goals.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Oilers have gone 25-28 against the puck line, and they have gone 3-7 in their last ten games on the road. This season, Edmonton has an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.</p> <p>For the season, Edmonton's games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.6. Overall, the Oilers have an over/under record of 26-33-3.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Looking at how the Oilers' offense is performing during power plays, they are 9th in power play goals and 11th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Edmonton's leading scorer is Zach Hyman. So far, he has 43 goals which is 3rd in the NHL. Hyman also comes into the game with 19 assists.</p><p>The Penguins defense is currently 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Pittsburgh. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 1st with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Pittsburgh, goalie Calvin Pickard has started 12 games in this season. His current record is 8-4, and his save percentage stands at 0.38%.</p><h3>Can the Penguins Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Penguins have gone 16-11-4, and they have lost their last two games. In the Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh is 13th, and in the Metropolitan Division, they are 7th. Overall, the Penguins have a record of 28-26-8, and they have gone 15-20 against Eastern Conference opponents.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Pittsburgh has gone 9-11-3 this season, and they have lost four straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Penguins have gone 4-6, and they have a record of 1-4 in their last five games.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Penguins have a puck line record of 14-9 in 23 games as the underdog. They have an average scoring margin of -.6 goals per game in those games. Overall, Pittsburgh has 29 wins by multiple goals compared to 19 losses by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Coming into the game, the Penguins have a puck line record of 4-6 in their last ten home games. In their last ten games overall, Pittsburgh's puck line record is 4-6 as well. So far this season, the team's puck line mark is 29-33.</p> <p>The average goal total for Pittsburgh's games is sitting at 5.8. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Penguins come in with an over/under record of 24-33-5.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Penguins are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. This season, the Penguins have a 18-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-9 record.</p><p>Pittsburgh's leading goal scorer is Sidney Crosby. So far this season, he has 32 goals, placing him 13th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Crosby has 32 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Pittsburgh. For the season, they are ranked 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 42 games in this season. His current record is 18-20, and his save percentage stands at 0.88%.</p>

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