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<p>Looking to win big? The Islanders and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS 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 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Islanders winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+150)</li><li>The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Islanders?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 12-14-7 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Trailing 2-0, Casey Cizikas got the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal for New York, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before the Rangers pulled away.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, with Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributing assists.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second period, with Cizikas' goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period after they had cut the Rangers' lead to 2-1. The Islanders made it 3-2 late in the second, but their defense gave up two more goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 21-10-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up for Toronto with just 52 seconds left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander found the net for the 9th time this season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Maple Leafs registered 28 shots on goal and had 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, Toronto was unable to score again in regulation or overtime.</p><p>Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Maple Leafs' defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mastodons and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Purdue Fort Wayne come into this Horizon League conference matchup as the -11 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS IUPUI JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IUPUI Jaguars +11</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IUPUI JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IUPUI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mastodons Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Through 24 games, Purdue Fort Wayne has a record of 15-9, including a 6-7 mark in Horizon League play. On the road, the Mastodons have gone 5-5, compared to 8-4 at home.</p>

<p>As an 11-point favorite, Purdue Fort Wayne is 9-5 this season when favored. In their last game, the Mastodons lost to Cleveland State, 75-72. Over their last 10 road games, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 5-5.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone just 7-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mastodons are 4-6 vs. the spread. On the road, Purdue Fort Wayne is 5-4-1 vs. the spread this year and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Purdue Fort Wayne games is 12-10, and today's line of 147.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games of 152. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, and the over/under record in their games over their last 10 contests is 6-4.</p><p>The Purdue Fort Wayne offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Cleveland State. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Mastodons have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 105th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 94th in percentage and 29th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Purdue Fort Wayne's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.3% this season.</p><h3>Will the Jaguars Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>It's been a tough season for IUPUI, as they come into this game with a 6-19 record. They have lost five straight games, including their most recent game against Milwaukee by a score of 87-67.</p>

<p>At home, the Jaguars have gone just 1-10 this season, and they have lost six straight games at home. On the year, they are being outscored by an average of 11.8 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, IUPUI has gone 6-15 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, they have a 3-7 ATS mark. At home, the Jaguars are just 3-8 ATS this year and have gone 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for IUPUI games is 8-10-4, and today's over/under line of 147.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (144.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points, and their last three OU record is 0-0-3. On the year, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The IUPUI offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Milwaukee. They posted a field goal percentage of 36.7% and connected on 2 threes. The top scorer for the Jaguars was Bryce Monroe with 18 points, while Abdou Samb also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Looking at the IUPUI defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 78.4 points per game (298th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, IUPUI's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 37.1% this season.</p>

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs IUPUI Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountain Hawks and Leopards. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Leopards at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. Get ready to place your bets! Lehigh is favored by -3.5 in this Patriot League conference contest against Lafayette. The game's over/under currently sits at 137 points.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lafayette Leopards +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Leopards.</li><li>Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Lehigh Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Lehigh enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 12 of their 29 games this season. So far, they have gone 7-5 when favored. On the road, the Mountain Hawks have gone 6-10 this season, and their average scoring margin is -1.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Recently, Lehigh has been playing well on the road, going 4-1 in their last five games away from home. Their most recent game was a 63-60 loss to Colgate, and they are 3-0 in their last three games on the road.</p><p>Lehigh has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 17-8-1. On the road, they have been even better at 12-3-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mountain Hawks are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last 3 road games, they have a perfect ATS mark of 3-0. Overall, Lehigh has an ATS record of 8-1-1 in their last 10 road contests.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Lehigh games is 12-14, and today's line of 137 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (142.9). Their last three games have gone 0-3 OU with an average of 127 points, and their games this year have averaged 144.9 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Lehigh offense concluded with only 60 points against Colgate. Throughout the game, they made 4/20 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 40.7%. Tyler Whitney-Sidney led the team in scoring, putting up 24 points. Additionally, Dominic Parolin contributed 11 points for the Mountain Hawks.</p><p>In terms of defense, Lehigh is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.0 points per game. Against Colgate, the Mountain Hawks' defense gave up 63 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Colgate only made 8 free-throws.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Leopards Chances at Home</h3><p>With a record of 11-20, Lafayette has struggled this season, and they come into this game on a four-game losing streak. So far, they have gone 10-8 in Patriot League play compared to a 1-12 mark in non-conference games. At home, the Leopards have gone 4-10 this season, and they have lost three straight games at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Lafayette has gone 3-17 this season, and they are 7-3 when they are the favorite. Their average scoring margin at home is -5.6 points per game, and they are coming off a 60-50 loss to Bucknell.</p><p>As the underdog, Lafayette has gone 7-13 vs. the spread this season. At home, their ATS record is 5-9. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Leopards have an ATS mark of 4-6.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Lafayette games is 13-17, and today's line of 137 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (132.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 121 points, and this year, 19 of their games have finished with less than 137 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Lafayette offense put up just 50 points vs. the Bucknell Bison. Overall, they are now averaging 62.9 points per game which is 473rd in the country. Currently leading the team in scoring is Justin Vander Baan who comes into today's matchup averaging 9.3. Devin Hines also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.8.</p><p>In the current season, the Lafayette defense has excelled, sitting 52nd in the nation by allowing 67.0 points per game. So far, the Lafayette defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.1 times per game (516th).</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Lafayette Leopards Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

Even though we’re seeing more and more capacity restrictions lifted, the next several UFC Fight Night events will be held at the UFC Apex. That means limited attendance in the smaller space and really just a who’s who crowd of family, friends, and special guests.

This is a solid fight card with a main event in the bantamweight division between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. That will be the headliner of the UFC Vegas 27 card and the culmination of 12 fights scheduled for the event.

We’ll use odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> to see which bets look the best for Saturday night’s action.
<h3><strong><u>Rafael Alves (+400) vs. Damir Ismagulov (-550); Total: 2.5 (-185/155)</u></strong></h3>
Rafael Alves is really being thrown to the wolves here in his first fight under contract. The Dana Whit Contender Series graduate is in a nice groove with five wins in a row, but this is a gargantuan step up in class. Former M-1 Champion Damir Ismagulov is 3-0 in UFC, but is fighting for the first time in nearly 21 months. He’s still 22-1 in his career, which includes three decision wins in the UFC. There’s no betting value in this fight, as the heavy favorite should win.
<h3><strong><u>Yancy Medeiros (+108) vs. Damir Hadzovic (-128); Total: 2.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
Money has hit the board on Damir Hadzovic in this lightweight fight against Yancy Medeiros. Mederios has lost three straight fights, including his most recent decision loss to Lando Vannata 15 months ago. Hadzovic has also lost two in a row, including a first-round submission loss 14 months ago. I’m not sure how either fighter is worthy of your money with the recent performances and the long layoffs, but the market likes Hadzovic, so that’s what you need to know.
<h3><strong><u>Nuerdanbieke Shayilan (+215) vs. Joshua Culibao (-255); Total: 2.5 (-185/155)</u></strong></h3>
Listed at BetOnline as Yilan Sha, which is a lot easier than Nuerdanbieke Shayilan, this will be the UFC debut for the Chinese featherweight. He is 19-6 in his career with four wins in his last five fights. Sha has actually fought five times since May 22, 2020, so he’s been quite active. This is obviously a huge step up in class to fight in UFC after fighting in Jue Cheng King and WLF previously.

Josh Culibao was 0-1-1 last year in fights against Jalin Turner and Charles Jourdain. He went into the UFC at 8-0, but has not found much success. He’s expected to find it here. I’d say the under 2.5 is a good bet here. Culibao has four decisions in 10 career fights. Sha has six in 25 fights, but only one recently.
<h3><strong><u>Victor Rodriguez (+285) vs. Bruno Silva (-350); Total: 2.5 (135/-165)</u></strong></h3>
Another big favorite here as Bruno Silva and Victor Rodriguez meet at flyweight. Silva snapped a three-fight winless streak with a complete performance against JP Buys back in March. It was a much-needed win for the 31-year-old, who seems poised for another given the line. Rodriguez was beaten badly by Adrian Yanez back in October in his UFC debut. A similar fate seems to be coming his way here based on the line. All 10 of his fights have ended in a stoppage, so the under 2.5 is priced properly with the -165 juice.
<h3><strong><u>Claudio Silva (+103) vs. Court McGee (-123); Total: 2.5 (-175/145)</u></strong></h3>
You know this is a line move of significance when Court McGee takes money. McGee has lost four of his last five fights. Claudio Silva only has two losses to his name, one in his most recent fight against James Krause back in October. That fight ended a 14-month layoff for Silva, so maybe he was just a bit rusty.

McGee’s last seven fights have gone the distance, with losses in five of them. I’m not sure I understand this line move here. It’s pretty telling to see one on McGee with seemingly no reason for it. Still, I can’t help but think the market is overthinking itself here. I like Silva now that he’s at plus money.
<h3><strong><u>Chris Barnett (+270) vs. Ben Rothwell (-330); Total: 2.5 (135/-165)</u></strong></h3>
UFC newcomer Chris Barnett is a rather interesting heavyweight, as he only stands 5-foot-9, making him one of the shortest guys in the division. He’s 21-6 with 16 KO victories to his name going into this fight with a veteran in Ben Rothwell. This fight has changed four times, as Rothwell was to face Philipe Lins back in March. Rothwell backed out the first time, Lins the second time, and then Lins backed out again.

Askar Mozharov was going to take the assignment, but had visa issues, so now it’s Barnett. Rothwell should win here, but it is hard to lay $3 with him with losses in three of his last five fights, including a lackluster split-decision win over Ovince Saint Preux. This is not a good fight to bet on.
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<h3><strong><u>Edmen Shahbazyan (+130) vs. Jack Hermansson (-150); Total: 1.5 (-140/110)</u></strong></h3>
This fight was originally set for UFC 262, but somebody in Hermansson’s camp tested positive for COVID-19, so the fight was moved.

It looks to be a good fight in the middleweight division between Edmen Shahbazyan and Jack Hermansson. Shahbazyan suffered his first career loss last time out against Derek Brunson and it was pretty ugly. Brunson nearly scored the win before the end of the second round, but did finish it off early in the third round. It was the best opponent to date that Shahbazyan had fought and it looked like it, as he was more than doubled in strikes and Brunson scored four takedowns.

Hermansson is probably the second-best fighter to date that Shahbazyan will have faced. He’s coming off of a 25-minute loss to Marvin Vettori, but it did look like the fight could have been over much earlier than that. He responded well and managed to last the full 25. For Hermansson, it was an inability to get the fight to the ground. If Brunson was able to do it, he should be able to as well. This is his fight to lose.
<h4><strong>Pick: Jack Hermansson</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Ricardo Ramos (+111) vs. Bill Algeo (-131); Total: 2.5 (-200/160)</u></strong></h3>
This fight between Ricardo Ramos and Bill Algeo was set for about a month ago, with Algeo a slightly smaller favorite at that time. Ramos is 2-2 in his last four fights, including a couple of KO losses to Lerone Murphy and Said Nurmagomedov. Bill Algeo has also split his last four fights, but is 1-1 in UFC and 1-2 if we include his Contender Series bout. Algeo beat Spike Carlyle by unanimous decision last time out to bounce back nicely from his loss to Ricardo Lamas two months prior.

It was a very convincing win for Algeo, who outstruck his opponent 118 to 28 and landed more than three times the significant strikes. The question here is the method of victory. Algeo goes to decisions. Three of the last four fights for Ramos have ended via stoppage. The total is juiced over, suggesting Algeo by decision. I have to think his height advantage helps in the smaller Octagon here. This isn’t a strong pick, but Algeo it is.
<h4><strong>Pick: Bill Algeo</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Norma Dumont (+160) vs. Felicia Spencer (-185); Total: 2.5 (-180/150)</u></strong></h3>
A couple of 30-year-old featherweights do battle here, as Norma Dumont and Felicia Spencer fight at 145 pounds. This will be Spencer’s first fight in almost a year after getting badly beaten up by Amanda Nunes. Credit to Spencer, who stayed upright and went the full 25 in a fight where she was nearly doubled in strikes and failed on all seven of her takedown attempts.

Spencer has two losses to her name, both by unanimous decision. They’ve been to Nunes and also Cris Cyborg. Not much you can do about that. Norma Dumont is not either of those two fighters. Dumont was 4-0 before joining UFC and promptly lost to Megan Anderson before beating Ashlee Evans-Smith. This is clearly Spencer’s fight to lose.
<h4><strong>Pick: Felicia Spencer</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Jared Vanderaa (+150) vs. Justin Tafa (-175); Total: 1.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h3>
Jared Vanderaa slides into this matchup against Justin Tafa in the heavyweight division. Vanderaa lost his first fight under contract against Sergey Spivac back in February by second-round KO, but he’ll be back at it here against Tafa, a veteran of three UFC scraps. Tafa has only won one of his three attempts, with a KO loss, a KO win, and then a split-decision last time out in January.

Vanderaa has a big size advantage here, something he did not really have against Spivac. Spivac outlanded Vanderaa by nearly a 4/1 ratio and also had three takedowns. Tafa connected with more strikes than Carlos Felipe last time out, but his output wasn’t high enough to remove all doubt, so he lost by split-decision. In this fight, it will be about which guy is the aggressor. Because I’m not sure, it’s a toss-up fight, but over 1.5 seems to make sense here, as a feeling-out process will likely take place, especially with Vanderaa able to keep the fight at arm’s length with his lower output.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 1.5</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Carla Esparza (+105) vs. Xiaonan Yan (-125); Total: 2.5 (-400/300)</u></strong></h3>
This is an outstanding fight in the women’s strawweight division between Carla Esparza and Yan Xiaonan. Esparza is the slight underdog with four straight wins, likely because one was a majority decision and two were by split decision. Or because Yan Xiaonan is 13-1 and rides a six-fight winning streak into this one.

The knock on Yan would be the quality of competition. She’s beaten Kailin Curran, Viviane Pereira, Syuri Kondo, Angela Hill, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Claudia Gadelha, the most recent of which is the best win in that bunch. Esparza has had a tougher road with Marina Rodriguez, Michelle Waterson, Alexa Grasso, and Virna Jandiroba.

In fairness to Yan, she has won all six in unanimous fashion. This will be the best and most accomplished fighter she has faced and the line confirms it. Esparza’s size disadvantage is enough to push me towards Yan, but this is a closely-contested fight throughout and a legitimate toss-up.
<h4><strong>Pick: Xiaonan Yan</strong></h4>
<h3><strong><u>Cody Garbrandt (-107) vs. Rob Font (-113); Total: 2.5 (100/-130)</u></strong></h3>
The really strong main card makes up for a subpar prelim card at UFC Vegas 27. This should be an excellent main event between Cody Garbrandt and Rob Font. Font won his only 2020 fight with a first-round knockout of Marlon Moraes. It was his third straight win. Garbrandt also won his only 2020 match as he tries to work his way back into the title picture in the bantamweight division.

Garbrandt’s three losses came in succession to TJ Dillashaw twice and Pedro Munhoz. Is Font on the level of those guys? Most would say no. However, Raphael Assuncao, the most recent win for Garbrandt, was a step down below Font and his other recent opponents. I have to think this is another fight that could go either way with some serious knockout power from both guys. Under 2.5 at -130 looks like the best option.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 2.5</strong></h4>

UFC Vegas 27: Font vs. Garbrandt Betting Odds, Picks, & Predictions

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Memphis Grizzlies are currently favored by 9.5 points over the Portland Trail Blazers. The over/under line is set at 230.5 points. The Grizzlies are on a two-game winning streak and are 7th in the Western Conference. The Blazers are 13th in the West and have a record of 7-10.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played in Memphis at the FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 164-155 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Portland Win on the Road?</h3><p>Portland improved to 7-10 on the season with a 104-98 win over the Rockets on Saturday. The Trail Blazers, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. Portland jumped out to a 13-3 lead early, thanks to a 10-0 run.</p> <p>After a tight game through three quarters, with Portland leading 73-71, they outscored Houston 31-27 in the final period to seal the win. The O/U line was set at 226.5, but the teams combined for just 202 points.</p><p>In their win over the Rockets, the Trail Blazers shot just 37.8% from the field, but connected on 18 threes at a 40.9% clip. Anfernee Simons led the way with 25 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, while Shaedon Sharpe added 24 points and 9 in the final period.</p> <p>Jerami Grant contributed 22 points, scoring 10 in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. He also hit 4 threes, as did Simons and Sharpe. Portland finished with 18 made threes in the game.</p><p>The Trail Blazers' defense was key in their 104-98 win over the Rockets, as they held Houston to just 98 points. Portland gave up 21 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 29 in the 2nd. The Rockets managed 27 points in the 4th, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Blazers' defensive effort.</p> <p>Portland limited Houston to 35% shooting, including just 8 made threes on 25% shooting from beyond the arc. The Rockets went to the line 33 times, hitting 26 free throws. The Blazers grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed 5 steals and 12 blocks.</p><h3>Is It the Grizzlies Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 10-7 on the season with a 142-131 win over the Bulls on Saturday. The Grizzlies, who were -4.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the road victory. The game’s total points of 273.5 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 244.5 by 28.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 30-22 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Bulls responded with an 11-0 run in the 2nd quarter, narrowing the gap from 62-49 to 62-60. The Grizzlies pulled away by outscoring the Bulls 45-38 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead in the 4th, with both teams scoring 33 points.</p><p>In their 142-131 win over the Bulls, the Grizzlies shot 57.3% from the field and connected on 19 threes at a 45.2% clip. Scotty Pippen Jr. led the way with 30 points and 10 assists, shooting 81.2% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Jaylen Wells added 26 points, making 6 threes at 60%, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 23 points. Pippen scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Wells added 8 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, holding the Bulls to 22 points in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies struggled the rest of the way, giving up 38 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 33 in the 4th. Memphis allowed Chicago to shoot 50% from the field in this one.</p> <p>The Grizzlies also had trouble defending the three, with the Bulls hitting 19 threes at a 45% clip. Memphis sent Chicago to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Rangers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Panthers.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Panthers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Florida Have A Chance at Madison Square Garden?</h3><p>Florida fell to 4-3-1 after a 5-1 road loss to the Wild. The Panthers, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 6 goals went over the pre-game line of 5.5.</p> <p>Defensively, the Panthers struggled from the start, allowing two goals in the first period. Florida’s only goal came in the second period, making it 3-1, but the Wild responded with two more goals to seal the win.</p><p>Sam Bennett netted his 5th goal of the season, the Panthers' only score in their 5-1 loss to the Wild. Bennett took 4 shots on goal, with his tally coming 11:19 into the second period. Carter Verhaeghe, with his 4th assist of the season, and Matthew Tkachuk, who picked up his 3rd assist, contributed on the play.</p> <p>Florida fired 25 shots on goal but couldn't find the net in the first or third periods. The Panthers had 8 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers struggled, allowing the Wild to score five goals on just 22 shots. Sergei Bobrovsky made 11 saves but finished with a save percentage of 68.8%. The Panthers' defense also gave up the first two goals of the game and three more in the second period after closing the gap to 3-1. Florida’s defense did contribute 8 takeaways and 55 hits.</p><h3>Will the Rangers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-2 win over the Canadiens, the Rangers improved to 5-0-1 this season. As -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line with ease. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 9 goals pushed the game well over that mark.</p> 

<p>Six different players scored for the Rangers in this one, with Filip Chytil leading the way with two goals. New York jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first period, with Montreal finding the net for the first time at the 12:52 mark in the opening period.</p><p>New York’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-2 win over Montreal. Filip Chytil led the way with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Jonny Brodzinski opened his account for the season with his first goal, while Kaapo Kakko added his first goal as well.</p> <p>The Rangers took 45 shots on goal and scored four times in the first period, including Chytil’s second goal of the season on a power play. Will Cuylle contributed two assists, giving him five for the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just two goals on 23 shots from the Canadiens. Igor Shesterkin posted a 91.3% save percentage with 21 saves, and the defense contributed 6 takeaways and 18 hits. The only goals they allowed came at 7:08 in the first period and 14:25 in the second, both from Nick Suzuki.</p>

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