<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Wild face off at 9:30 ET on TNT. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Wild to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Wild on the moneyline (+116)</li><li>The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Florida?</h3><p>With a 4-2 road win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 19-11-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals fell short, with the teams combining for 6.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the victory. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida ahead for good.</p><p>Florida's offense saw four different players find the net in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and registered 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for Florida, and Matthew Tkachuk added his third goal of the season on a power play. Tomas Nosek picked up his first assist of the year, as the Panthers tallied six assists in the game.</p><p>Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 win over the Stars. Defensively, the Panthers had 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the second period, they shut out the Stars in the third.</p><h3>No Pressure for Minnesota as Home Dogs</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-7-4 this season. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota, scoring at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, putting the Wild on the board at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed up with his sixth goal, securing the 2-1 overtime win at 2:14 into the extra period.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild took 33 shots on goal but gave away the puck 15 times.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild gave up a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs, but they held Toronto scoreless after that, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>The first-round series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets is tied at two games apiece heading into game five. Tip-off is at 10:30 PM ET at Ball Arena in Denver and is being televised on TNT. The Nuggets are favored by four points at home and are -184 on the money line. The Timberwolves are +152, and the over/under line is 205.5 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +4</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, May 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-113 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Nuggets picked up an 8-point win in the most recent game of this series, beating the Timberwolves 115-107. Denver was a 3.5-point underdog heading into the game, but they easily covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 205 points, and the teams surpassed that by 17 points.</p>

<p>Denver got off to a good start in the game, outscoring the Timberwolves 29-24 in the first quarter and 35-25 in the 2nd. The Nuggets shot the ball well from the field, hitting 57% of their shots and 44.8% of their threes. Nikola Jokic had a big game for Denver, putting up 35 points and 7 assists. Anthony Edwards had a big game for the Timberwolves, scoring 44 points and hitting five threes.</p><h3>Are Minnesota Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Minnesota is 13-10 as the underdog this season and has covered the spread in their last four games as the underdog. In those games, they have gone 15-8 against the spread as the underdog.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves' ATS record on the road is 26-18, and they have won four straight games against the spread on the road. As the underdog, they are 20-25 ATS on the road and 31-35 overall.</p>

<p>Minnesota's O/U record for the season is 47-43, and their games have averaged 218.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is 205.5, and their games have averaged 220 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Nuggets, the Timberwolves lost 115-107. The O/U line for that game was 205, and Minnesota was favored by 3.5 points. This loss dropped their ATS record to 46-43 for the season.</p>

<p>Minnesota is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 37-15 and 12-4 in their division. On the road, the Timberwolves are 30-15.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game as the NBA's 8th-best shooting team, at 48% from the field. They are also the league's 2nd-best three-point shooting team, at 38%. Despite their strong shooting numbers, they are just 18th in scoring, at 113 points per game. The Timberwolves have been a little better on the road this season, averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 111.4 at home.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards is averaging 34.6 points per game over his last five games while hitting 59.6% of his shots from the field. In this stretch, he is averaging 3.8 made threes per game. Karl-Anthony Towns has hit 58.3% of his threes in his last five games and averaged 2.8 made threes per contest. Rudy Gobert has yet to make a three this season.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best unit in the NBA this season, allowing just 106.2 points per game. That number is even better on the road, where they are giving up just 108.6 points per game (2nd).</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 79.3% of games vs. Minnesota. That number jumps to 76.8% when it comes to three-point shooting, as opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in nearly 77% of games vs. the Timberwolves.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have given up 105.4 points per game (8th). During that stretch, opponents have shot 48.8% from the field and 40.7% from three.</p><h3>Will Denver Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Currently, the Nuggets are favored by 4 points at home against the Timberwolves. This season, Denver has been favored in 78 of their 82 games and has a record of 56-22 as the favorite. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.</p>

<p>Denver's ATS record for the season is 42-47, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 22-23 ATS compared to 20-24 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>In their win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, the Nuggets won by a score of 115-107. Going into the game, they were 3.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line was 205 points.</p>

<p>With a 57-25 record, the Nuggets are currently 2nd in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they have gone 33-19 and are 24-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>This season, Denver has an O/U record of 37-52-2, and their games have averaged a combined 223.1 points. Today's O/U line is set at 205.5 points.</p><p>Denver comes into the game as the 15th ranked scoring offense, at 114.9 points per game. Their home scoring average of 116.5 points per contest is 11th in the league. The Nuggets have a field goal percentage of 49% this season, which is the 4th best mark in the NBA.</p>

<p>Nikola Jokic has been playing well of late, averaging 26.4 points, 8.4 assists, and 13 rebounds in his last five games. Over this stretch, he shot 51.5% from the field. Jamal Murray is questionable for the game, but over his last five, he has averaged 20 points and 5.2 assists while hitting 40% of his threes.</p><p>Coming into tonight's game, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the stingiest defenses in the league, allowing just 109.1 points per game, which is 6th best in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 103 points per contest.</p>

<p>One of the reasons for their success has been their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are allowing opponents to shoot just 35.2% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd best in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 35.7% from deep.</p>

<p>When it comes to rebounding, the Nuggets have been solid, ranking 7th in the league at 44.4 boards per game. They have also been able to protect the rim, blocking 5.6 shots per contest, which is 11th best in the NBA.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hoosiers and Buckeyes. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Ohio State is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Indiana.</p><h3>INDIANA HOOSIERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Ohio State winning straight-up, we like Indiana at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hoosiers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hoosiers fell to 13-5 on the season after a 94-69 home loss to Illinois on Tuesday. Indiana entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game went over the 160.5 O/U line, with a combined 163 points.</p> 

<p>Indiana struggled in the first half, trailing 60-32 at the break. They improved defensively in the second half, allowing just 34 points while scoring 37 of their own, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, the Hoosiers put up 69 points, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 15 for 18 at the line.</p> <p>Indiana's offense was led by Kylan Boswell, who scored 22 points and added 7 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 21 points and 5 assists, shooting 42.9% from three-point range. Tomislav Ivisic also made an impact, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 50% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Indiana gave up 94 points, they held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hoosiers allowed 21 of 47 shots to fall, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Hoosiers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 15, shooting 83%. Indiana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Buckeyes Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Ohio State fell to 10-7 on the season after a 70-68 road loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday. The Buckeyes entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-20 at halftime, Ohio State mounted a comeback by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Wisconsin to 33. Despite the strong finish, the Buckeyes couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Ohio State managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.5%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 attempts for an 86.7% rate.</p> <p>Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 33.3% from deep. John Tonje added 17 points, while John Blackwell contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds. Steven Crowl also chipped in with 14 points and 7 boards.</p><p>Ohio State's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 57% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State gave up 5 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 22%. They also sent them to the line 28 times, where they hit 25 free throws, an 89% rate. Ohio State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawkeyes and Bruins. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and UCLA is favored to win by -7 at home vs. Iowa.</p><h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +7</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Iowa at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawkeyes Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Iowa Hawkeyes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hawkeyes dropped to 12-5 on the season after a 99-89 road loss to USC on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, Iowa failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 188 exceeded the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Iowa found themselves in a 48-32 hole at halftime but managed to score 57 points in the 2nd half. However, they couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 51 points after the break.</p><p>In their last game, the Hawkeyes put up 89 points, shooting 53.3% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, with 20 assists and just 4 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Desmond Claude led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, while Saint Thomas added 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Owen Freeman contributed 23 points, shooting 11-of-14 from the field.</p><p>Despite Iowa's defensive efforts, they allowed 99 points on 64% shooting from the field. The opposing team made 37 of their 57 shots, including a strong performance inside the arc, where they hit 27 of 42 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 15 shots, shooting 66%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 15. Iowa gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Bruins?</h3><h3>UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UCLA fell to 11-6 on the season after a 75-68 road loss to Rutgers on Monday. The Bruins were favored by 4 points but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>UCLA led 33-30 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 35. Their inability to contain Rutgers after the break was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>UCLA put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 19 attempts, while shooting 47.5% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 15 for an 80% success rate.</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Dylan Harper added 18 points and 4 assists, despite shooting just 38.5%. Eric Dailey Jr. and Sebastian Mack each contributed 16 points, with Dailey shooting 53.3% and Mack hitting 50% of his shots. Kobe Johnson was efficient, shooting 62.5% and hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>UCLA's defense gave up 75 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense held their opponents to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 67%. UCLA allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Friars and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Villanova is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Providence.</p><h3>PROVIDENCE FRIARS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Providence at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Friars Chances on the Road</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Providence fell to 9-9 on the season after an 84-64 road loss to Creighton on Tuesday. The Friars entered the game as +9.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Providence trailed 43-34 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Providence struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, and they managed just 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth each scored 20 points, with Kalkbrenner shooting 66.7% overall and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Ashworth made 4 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Isaac Traudt was perfect, going 4 for 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Providence's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. They had difficulty containing two-point attempts, with opponents hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Friars also allowed 14 three-pointers on 32 attempts, a 43% shooting rate. On the free-throw line, the opposing team went 6/12. Providence limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p><h3>Can Villanova Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Villanova fell to 11-7 on the season after a 69-63 road loss to Xavier on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as +3 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Villanova led 32-24 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The Wildcats will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Villanova's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, and they hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 11 for 14 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three, hitting 6 of 10 attempts. Eric Dixon and Jordan Longino each added 18 points, with both shooting 60% from deep as well, hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They held their opponent to 41% shooting on two-point attempts, allowing 10 baskets on 24 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. The opposing team also went 19/26 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Villanova gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Providence Friars vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

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<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Knights and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Golden Knights.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Hurricanes should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Vegas Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 29-12-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p> 

<p>Utah jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Pavel Dorofeyev scored for Vegas in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their game against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal and scored 4 times. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season in overtime, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Noah Hanifin, who scored his 2nd goal, also picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights got on the board with Pavel Dorofeyev’s 7th goal of the season. They recorded 13 giveaways and finished with 7 assists in the 4-3 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after giving up the first two goals in their last game and another late in the 3rd period. They also allowed the first goal in the 3rd period, which tied the game at 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%.</p><h3>Are Carolina Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes moved to 26-16-3 on the season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p>

<p>Carolina took an early lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on three shots. Orlov now has three goals this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 12. Andrei Svechnikov netted his sixth goal on an empty net with just nine seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Carolina's first goal came at 5:59 in the first period, while their second goal tied the game 2-2 at 17:31 in the second. They added another goal at 14:34 in the second period before Svechnikov's late empty-netter.</p><p>Carolina's defense will look to carry their momentum into this game, as they didn't allow a goal after the first period against the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-724) will host the Magic (+509) in a matchup between Eastern Conference foes. The over/under line is currently set at 211.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently 5th in the East with a record of 23-19. Meanwhile, Boston is 2nd in the East with a record of 28-12.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-75 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Magic Chances in Boston</h3><p>The Magic fell to 23-19 on the season after a 122-93 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. Orlando, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, couldn’t keep it close, losing by 29 points. The total score of 215 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 212.5.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 19-0 run early in the game put Orlando in a deep hole, as the Bucks stretched the score from 11-9 to 30-9. The Magic trailed 34-16 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t make up ground, losing each of the next three quarters by a small margin.</p><p>In their 122-93 loss to the Bucks, the Magic shot just 34.7% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, despite making 12 threes. Paolo Banchero led the way with 22 points, adding 7 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Trevelin Queen chipped in 13 points, with 9 coming in the final period, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Carter and Cole Anthony each scored 7 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic struggled against the Bucks, giving up 122 points on 62% shooting. Orlando allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Orlando limited Milwaukee to 7 made threes, but the Bucks still shot 58% from deep. The Magic sent the Bucks to the line 35 times, where they made 25 free throws. Orlando finished with 13 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Celtics dropped to 28-12 on the season after a 110-97 road loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Boston entered the game as 14-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 207, falling well short of the 229.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston led 29-25 after the 1st quarter, but a 12-0 run by Toronto shifted momentum. The Raptors outscored the Celtics 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 33-29 in the 3rd. Boston trailed 88-82 heading into the 4th and managed just 15 points in the final quarter while Toronto scored 22.</p><p>In their 110-97 loss to the Raptors, the Celtics shot just 39.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.8%. They made 16 threes in the game.</p> <p>Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Kristaps Porzingis also made 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep and finishing with 18 points. Jayson Tatum added 16 points, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Celtics gave up 110 points to the Raptors, including 33 in the 3rd quarter, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points. Boston held Toronto to 11 made threes on 32% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Celtics sent the Raptors to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws. Boston finished with 32 defensive rebounds, while allowing 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Betting on today's Golden Panthers and Roadrunners game? Catch the action at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Roadrunners hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, FIU is favored by -1 against Bakersfield. The over/under for the game is 147.5 points.</p><h3>FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bakersfield Roadrunners +1</p><p>This game will be played at Alico Arena at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Not only will Bakersfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Panthers Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>FIU’s season hit a bump on Monday, November 18th, with a 75-70 loss to Howard. The Golden Panthers, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After a 35-35 tie at halftime, FIU was outscored 40-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 156 O/U line.</p><p>FIU's offense managed 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 29 attempts for a 17.2% rate, while connecting on 60% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Cameron Shockley-Okeke was a standout, scoring 21 points in 23 minutes, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 87.5% overall. Anwar Gill contributed 6 assists, and the team finished with 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>FIU's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, FIU's opponents hit 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 76% clip. FIU gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Bakersfield Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Roadrunners picked up a 74-56 win over Fresno State on Saturday, November 16th. Bakersfield, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>After leading 38-33 at halftime, the Roadrunners tightened up defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The game’s total points (130) fell under the O/U line of 150.</p><p>The Roadrunners put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% of their attempts.</p> <p>Corey Stephenson led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Jemel Jones added 13 points in just 12 minutes, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 56 points, Bakersfield allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field on 30 of 65 attempts. The Roadrunners' defense struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 49% from inside the arc, going 24 for 49.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense allowed 6 made threes on 16 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 50%. The Roadrunners gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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