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<p>At 5:00 ET, the 76ers (+325) will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (-417) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is set at 221.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on ABC. Philadelphia is 10-17 on the season and 12th in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 22-7 and currently sits in 2nd place in the East.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-151 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Philadelphia Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The 76ers improved to 10-17 on the season with a 111-106 win over the Spurs on Monday. Playing at home, Philadelphia was favored by 5.5 points but narrowly missed covering the spread. The game’s total of 217 points fell just under the 217.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the 76ers went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 64-58 to 76-58. Though the Spurs outscored them 31-27 in the 4th quarter, Philadelphia’s strong 2nd and 3rd quarters (29-25 and 36-30, respectively) helped them hold on for the win.</p><p>Tyrese Maxey's 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists led the 76ers to a win over the Spurs, with Maxey hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. He scored 12 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Philadelphia made 16 threes, shooting 36.4% from deep and 41.9% overall. Guerschon Yabusele added 17 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p><p>The 76ers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, allowing just 20 points, and gave up 25 in the 2nd. They struggled more in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 30 and 31 points, respectively, but still managed to hold the Spurs to 106 points in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia allowed San Antonio to shoot 45% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 33% clip. The Spurs also went 17/18 from the free-throw line. The 76ers controlled the boards, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds, and added 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can Boston Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 22-7 on the season after a 108-104 loss to the Magic on Monday. Boston, who were -10 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 212, just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston led 58-43 at halftime but were outscored 36-21 in the 3rd quarter. The game was tied at 79 going into the 4th, where the Magic edged out the Celtics 29-25.</p><p>Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 35 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 51.7% from the field in their 108-104 loss to the Magic. Brown scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 4th. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White each contributed 17 points, with White hitting 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.</p> <p>Boston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 8 threes at a 24.2% clip, and shot 44% overall from the field. Porzingis connected on only 20% of his shots, while Jrue Holiday added 16 points, including 8 in the 2nd quarter and 6 more in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, the Celtics couldn’t hold off the Magic, allowing 36 points in the 3rd quarter and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 108-104 loss. Boston limited Orlando to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Celtics did well in defending the three, with the Magic hitting just 13 threes at a 39% clip. Boston also recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lightning and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on NHLN. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Lightning.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, October 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Lightning.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (+120)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Lightning Chances in Toronto</h3><p>Tampa Bay suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 3-1-0 after a 5-4 defeat against the Senators. The Lightning, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The game’s total was set at 6.5 goals, but the 9 combined goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Lightning tied the game twice, but Ottawa pulled ahead for good with a goal at 18:56 in the second period. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss.</p><p>Tampa Bay's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Nikita Kucherov’s 7th goal of the season got them on the board. Nick Paul added his first goal of the year, while Jake Guentzel and Mitchell Chaffee each found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>Anthony Cirelli picked up his 3rd assist of the season on Chaffee’s goal, and the Lightning ended the game with 8 assists. They took 29 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled early, conceding two goals in the first period. After tying the game at 3-3 in the second, they allowed another goal with just 1:04 left in the period, followed by a short-handed goal at 6:17 in the third. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves with a save percentage of 82.1%.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Toronto’s 4-1 loss to the Rangers dropped their record to 3-2-0. The Maple Leafs were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Auston Matthews scored Toronto’s only goal, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the third period. The Rangers then added two empty-net goals to seal the win.</p><p>Toronto’s offense managed just one goal in their 4-1 loss to the Rangers, with Auston Matthews scoring his second goal of the season at 16:20 in the third period. The Maple Leafs fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Matthews found the net.</p> <p>Toronto recorded 15 giveaways and didn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities. Oliver Ekman-Larsson picked up his fourth assist of the season, while Matthew Knies added his first assist on Matthews’ goal.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, with the first coming at 8:16 in the first period and the second at 10:52 in the second. After the Maple Leafs cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third, they allowed two empty-net goals, resulting in a 4-1 loss. Anthony Stolarz made 25 saves with a 92.6% save percentage.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Dons and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -1.5 at home against San Francisco.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will San Francisco Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons improved to 8-2 on the season with a 76-66 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. San Francisco, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 142, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 136.</p> 

<p>San Francisco's offense came alive in the second half, scoring 52 points while allowing 38. They turned things around after trailing 28-24 at halftime.</p><p>San Francisco's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they hit 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Malik Thomas led the way with 35 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Williams contributed 6 assists, while also grabbing 5 rebounds.</p><p>San Francisco's defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot just 37% from the field (22/59). Inside the arc, the Dons gave up 15 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Francisco's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. The Dons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 15, shooting 46%. San Francisco gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Braves?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Bradley fell to 7-2 on the season after an 84-74 loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. The Braves, who were +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, exceeding the over/under line of 144.5.</p> 
<p>Bradley struggled early, trailing 41-25 at halftime, but showed some fight in the second half by scoring 49 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 for 87.5%.</p> <p>Elijah Mahi and Duke Deen each scored 23 points, with Deen adding 7 assists. Carlos Stewart Jr. hit 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency, finishing with 20 points, while Christoph Tilly contributed 21 points, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Bradley’s defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 27 field goals on 56 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24. Bradley also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws.</p>

San Francisco Dons vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, FL, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Owls are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Bulldogs. The game's over/under currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Field House at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-66 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 141 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Owls Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, Florida Atlantic has a 2-1 record after their recent loss to Bryant (61-52). In their last five games away from home, which includes games from the previous year, the Owls have a 4-1 record. Florida Atlantic enters today's game with a 2-1 record against the spread. Over their last three games, the team has gone 2-1 ATS with an average scoring margin of +10.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's games have, on average, featured 135.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 150.3 points so far. The Owls' last five games have culminated with an average of 75 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The Florida Atlantic offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 52 points versus Bryant. During the game, they attempted 30 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 26.2%. The Florida Atlantic offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 26 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 21st rank in the nation, allowing 60.0 points per game. In today's game, the Florida Atlantic defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 61 points.</p><h3>Can Butler Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Butler, who has played four games this year, is entering this game with a 3-1 record. The Bulldogs have played one game on the road, where they lost, and have played three games at home, where they remain undefeated. Examining Butler's ATS performance thus far, they enter today's game with a 3-1 ATS record. At home this season, Butler is a perfect 3-0 against the spread, while they are 3-7 ATS in their last ten home games.</p><p>In four games, Butler comes in with an over/under mark of 1-3-0, with their games averaging 138 points per game. The Bulldogs' last five games have culminated with an average of 76 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their latest game, Butler offense put up 54 points against Michigan State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 28.8% and made 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Jahmyl Telfort with 15 points. Pierre Brooks also added 13 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 10th in the country at 58.0 points per contest. So far, the Butler defense is giving up an average of 10.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.8 times per game (294th).</p>

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