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<p>The Bengals are favored at -177 on the money line as they face the Broncos on Saturday, December 28th at 4:30 ET on NFLN. The Broncos are +150 on the money line, and the point spread is sitting at -3 in favor of the Bengals. The over/under line is 50 points for this week 17 AFC matchup being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Bengals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos hold a 9-6 record, putting their playoff chances at 78.6% despite sitting 20th in our power rankings. Denver is 11-4 against the spread, including a 7-0 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 10-5, with the over hitting in four straight games.</p> <p>In week 16, the Broncos couldn’t extend their win streak to four games, falling 34-27 to the Chargers. Denver was a 3-point underdog and couldn’t cover the spread. The 61 combined points easily surpassed the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 24.2, but sit 22nd in passing yards per game with 205.5, despite being 10th in passing attempts. Denver is 19th in rushing yards per game, averaging 108.5 on 26.1 attempts per game. On 3rd down, they rank 19th with a conversion rate of 37.7% and are 20th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 16, Bo Nix threw for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 29 of 40 passes without an interception. Marvin Mims Jr. led the team with 62 receiving yards on 3 catches, and Audric Estime had 48 rushing yards on 9 carries. Denver scored 17 points in the first half but managed only 3 points in the 4th quarter against the Chargers.</p><p>In their 34-27 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos' defense allowed 380 yards and 74.2% completions. They gave up 263 passing yards, with the Chargers averaging 8.5 yards per attempt through the air. Denver defended the run decently, allowing 117 yards on 28 attempts (4.2 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite struggling to get off the field, the Broncos did come up with one interception and recorded two sacks. The Chargers converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Bengals Win At Home Over The Broncos?</h3><p>The Bengals have won three straight games, improving their record to 7-8. After a week 13 loss to the Steelers, Cincinnati bounced back with consecutive wins over the Cowboys, Titans, and Browns. In week 16, they easily handled Cleveland, winning 24-6 and covering the 10-point spread. This puts the Bengals at 9-6 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of +2 points per game.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Cincinnati ranks 15th in our power rankings and has a 6.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3rd in the AFC North with a 2-3 division record. The Bengals are 5-3 on the road but just 2-5 at home this season.</p><p>Joe Burrow has thrown for 3 touchdowns in each of his last three games, including a 252-yard performance in week 16 against the Browns, where he posted a passer rating of 134. Before that, he threw for 271 yards in week 15 and 369 yards in week 14. Ja'Marr Chase led the team in receiving in week 16, catching 6 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Chase Brown rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries in week 16, following his 97-yard game in week 15.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Bengals rank 5th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game with 267.3, while ranking 6th in points per game, averaging 28.2. Cincinnati ranks 4th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a success rate of 46.8%.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense was dominant in their 24-6 win over the Browns, allowing just 125 passing yards and forcing two interceptions. The Bengals held Cleveland to 20 completions on 34 attempts (58.8%) and limited them to a 3.7 yards per attempt. The Bengals also came away with five sacks and held the Browns to a 25% third-down conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite struggling to stop the run, giving up 148 yards on just 24 attempts, the Bengals were able to control the game by shutting down the Browns' passing attack.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roadrunners and Huskies. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The Roadrunners are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 163 points.</p><h3>UTSA ROADRUNNERS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +6</p><p>This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Roadrunners Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>As UTSA gets ready for their 5th game of the year, they have a 1-3 record overall. In their previous ten road games, which includes last season, UTSA has a 2-8 record. As of today's game, UTSA has a 1-3 record against the spread. In away games this season, UTSA is 0-3 vs. the spread and has a 5-5 ATS record in their previous ten road games.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through four games, UTSA has an over/under record of 3-1-0, with their games averaging 157.5 points per game on average. The Roadrunners' last five games have finished with a combined 73 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>The UTSA offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Texas State. Overall their field goal percentage was 31.7% while connecting on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Roadrunners was Christian Tucker with 16 points, while Dre Fuller also chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, UTSA will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 83.0 points per game (185th). In their previous game vs. Texas State, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 72 points vs. UTSA.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Houston Christian?</h3><p>After two games, Houston Christian has a 0-2 record. Looking back to last season, Houston Christian is 1-4 in their previous five home games. Houston Christian has a current ATS record of 0-2 this season. When considering their performance in the last three games, their ATS record stands at 1-2 with an average scoring margin of -3.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through two games, Houston Christian has an over/under record of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 165 points per game on average. The Huskies have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 80 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Houston Christian offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against FIU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54%, and they made 2 threes. Pierce Bazil led the scoring for the Huskies, contributing 16 points. Additionally, Bruce Carpenter chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>Currently, the Huskies' defense holds the 221st rank in the nation, allowing 96.5 points per game. Against FIU in their most recent game, the Houston Christian defense gave up a total of 83 points while allowing FIU to hit 46% of their shots.</p>

UTSA Roadrunners vs Houston Christian Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/23

<p>ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which kicks off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164 and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.</p><h3>DETROIT LIONS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Lions Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 13-2 record, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from their week 15 loss to the Bills by beating the Bears 34-17 in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The O/U line was 47.5, and the teams combined for 51 points.</p> <p>Detroit has an average scoring margin of +12.9 points per game and is 10-4-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-6-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Lions are 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in scoring, averaging 32.9 points per game, and are 2nd in passing yards per game (264.7) despite ranking 15th in pass attempts. Detroit also ranks 6th in rushing yards per game (143.9) on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 136 in week 16, with 336 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23/32 passing. He threw for 494 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 15 and had 283 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14. Jameson Williams led the team in receiving in week 16, with 5 catches for 143 yards.</p><p>In their 34-17 win over the Bears, the Lions' defense gave up 323 passing yards on 26 completions. Chicago had a tough time running the ball, with just 59 yards on 17 attempts. Despite allowing 382 total yards, Detroit's defense limited the Bears to a 20% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>The Lions' defense recorded two sacks and had two more quarterback hits than the Bears. Chicago did find the endzone twice through the air, with the Lions allowing two passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The 49ers Going Win In At Upset At Levi's Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins in week 16. San Francisco was favored by 1.5 points in that game but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 6-9. Despite their record, the 49ers rank 9th in our NFL power rankings, but their playoff chances are now at 0.0%.</p> <p>Against the spread, the 49ers are 5-10 this season, with an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game. They are 5-8 ATS as favorites and 0-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to an average line of 46.3.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the 49ers rank 16th in the NFL with 22.1 points per game and 8th in total yards, averaging 365.7 per contest. They are 21st in passing attempts but 7th in passing yards, with 235.7 per game. On the ground, they rank 13th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards, averaging 130 per game. San Francisco is 10th in 3rd-down conversions and 7th in red zone attempts, but they sit 21st in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards (26/40) with 2 touchdowns and an interception in week 16 against Miami. George Kittle had 8 catches for 106 yards, and Purdy led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 4 carries. Before that, the 49ers scored just 6 points in week 15, with Purdy posting a passer rating of 45 against the Rams.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled to stop the run in their 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, giving up 166 yards on the ground across 30 attempts. They also allowed 215 passing yards, with Miami completing 64.7% of their passes. The 49ers' inability to generate pressure was evident, as they failed to record any sacks and finished with a -5 differential in quarterback hits.</p><p></p><p>Despite their struggles, the 49ers did manage to hold Miami to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Overall, the defense had a tough time slowing down the Dolphins' offense, as they allowed 381 total yards in the game.</p>

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>At 8:40 PM ET in Denver, the Colorado Rockies will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in an NL West showdown. The Rockies come into the game with a 3-8 record, while the Diamondbacks are 4-7 on the year. Merrill Kelly will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies.</p>

<p>Currently, the Diamondbacks are favored in this game, with a money line of -192 compared to the Rockies at +160. The over/under line is set at 11.5 runs, with the over paying out at -104 and the under at -117.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +160</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:40 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>The Rockies took down the Diamondbacks in the last game of this series, winning by a score of 7-5. Heading into the game, the Rockies were the underdog at +148 on the money line. Peter Lambert got the win, while Jake Bird picked up the save. Scott McGough took the loss for Arizona.</p>

<p>Colorado's offense got off to a quick start, scoring a run in the 1st inning, but the Diamondbacks took the lead in the 4th inning, putting up four runs. However, the Rockies responded with three runs in the 6th inning and added an insurance run in the 8th inning.</p>

<p>Despite taking the loss, Zac Gallen struck out 10 Rockies hitters and gave up just three earned runs. Kyle Freeland went five innings for Colorado and gave up two earned runs. Charlie Blackmon led the Rockies' offense with two hits, one of which was a home run.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is looking to snap a five-game losing streak as they take on the Rockies. So far, they have lost the first game of the series and have lost two straight series. Overall, they are 4-7, which has them in 3rd place in the NL West, four games behind the Padres for 2nd place.</p>

<p>On the road, the Diamondbacks have yet to win a game, going 0-4, and they are just 1-5 as the underdog. In the division, they have gone 3-2, and they are 4-3 at home.</p><p>Arizona has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 7-4 overall. They are 5-2 at home and 2-2 on the road. The Diamondbacks have been favored in five games and have gone 3-2 in those contests. Their average run margin in wins is 7.5, compared to -2.3 in losses.</p><p>When the Diamondbacks and Rockies met earlier this season, the over/under line was set at 10.5 runs, and the game ended with 12 runs scored. Arizona has played 11 games this season, and the over has hit in seven of them. The average over/under line in their games has been 9 runs, and their combined run average is 10.7 runs per game. The over/under line for today's game is set at 11.5 runs, which is the highest line of the season for the Diamondbacks.</p><p>Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Rockies today. Kelly has been solid in his first two starts of the season, picking up a win in his first outing and then going 7 innings in his last start, giving up 2 runs. He struck out 8 in that game and has 12 K's on the year.</p><p>When looking at the Diamondbacks' offensive projections for today, we see that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. His hits projection is 21st best in the league today. In terms of home runs, Christian Walker is our top projected player on the team and his home run projection is 13th best in the league. Ketel Marte has the 3rd best home run projection on the team and 16th best in the league.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>After dropping the first three games of their series against the Diamondbacks, the Rockies were able to pick up a win last night. Overall, they are just 3-8 this season and are currently in last place in the NL West, trailing the Giants by one game for fourth place. They are five games behind the Dodgers for the division lead.</p>

<p>Colorado has struggled in night games this season, going just 1-5, and they have also struggled on the road, going just 1-6. They have been better at home, going 2-2, but are just 2-2 as a home underdog.</p><p>The Rockies have been a solid bet against the run line so far this season, going 5-6 overall. They are even better at home, where they are 3-1. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 5-6 as the underdog. Their average run margin in wins is +3.3, while it is -5.2 in losses.</p><p>Colorado's games have been high-scoring this season, with a combined run average of 11.8. Their over/under record is 8-3, and the average over/under line for their games is 10 runs. Their over/under record when the line is set at 11.5 runs is 1-0, and only 9.1% of their games have had higher lines. Their game against the Diamondbacks today has an over/under line of 11.5 runs.</p><p>Cal Quantrill and the Rockies are at home today against the Diamondbacks. In his first start of the season, Quantrill took a loss against the Diamondbacks, but he did strike out 9 batters in 5 innings. He followed that up with a no-decision against the Cubs, going 4 innings and giving up 4 runs.</p><p>For the Rockies, we have Nolan Jones with the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and the top home run projection. His home run projection is 15th best in the league today. Charlie Blackmon has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 4th best home run projection. Kris Bryant is 4th on the team in total hits, but his home run projection is the best on the team and 15th best in the league today. Elehuris Montero has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 16th best in the league today.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tommies versus the Mavericks? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Baxter Arena in Omaha, NE. St. Thomas (MN) is favored by -2 in this Summit conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141 points.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS OMAHA MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Omaha Mavericks +2</p><p>This game will be played at Baxter Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OMAHA MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-61 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Not only will Omaha pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Tommies Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>St. Thomas has been the favorite in 12 of their 22 games this season, going 7-5 in those matchups. They are 4-3 in Summit League play and 14-8 overall. On the road, the Tommies are 5-5, and they have a scoring margin of +4.6 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, St. Thomas lost to North Dakota by a score of 74-64. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Tommies have gone 5-5, and they are 3-2 in their last five road games. So far this season, they have a record of 10-5 in non-conference play.</p><p>St. Thomas has an overall ATS record of 12-7 this season. On the road, they have gone 8-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tommies have an ATS mark of 5-5.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for St. Thomas is 8-11 and today's line of 141 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (136.5). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the St. Thomas (MN) offense tallied 64 points in a matchup against North Dakota. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.1%, and they made 4 threes. For the season, the St. Thomas (MN) offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9.1 made three's per contest.</p><p>So far, the Tommies' defense is ranked 17th in the country at 63.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, St. Thomas (MN)'s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.4% this season.</p><h3>Does Omaha Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Omaha comes into this game with an 11-12 record, including a 4-3 mark at home. They are 3-9 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +5.3 compared to -4.2 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Mavericks have gone 3-9 this season. In their last game, they beat Denver by a score of 91-72. Over their last 10 games at home, Omaha is 7-3.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Omaha has gone 8-4 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-3 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mavericks are 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last three games at home, Omaha is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Omaha games is 9-10. Today's over/under line of 141 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (145.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Omaha finished with 91 points in their game against Denver. This total surpasses their season-average of 74.8 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Frankie Fidler with 31 points. Marquel Sutton also added 22 points for the Mavericks.</p><p>At this time, the Mavericks' defense is positioned 140th in the country, permitting 70.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Omaha's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.0% this season.</p>

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Omaha Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>With the over/under line set at 42.5 points, the Chiefs and Steelers will face off on Wednesday, December 25th at 1:00 ET. The Chiefs are the road favorite with a money line of -146, while the Steelers' money line sits at +123. The game is being televised on NFLX, and the Chiefs are -2.5 point road favorites. Both teams need to add their records, and this AFC matchup is taking place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 22 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Chiefs Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 14-1 record, the Chiefs have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the AFC West. They are on a 5-game winning streak, including a 27-19 win over the Texans in week 16. Kansas City was favored by 3 points and covered the spread, and the 46 points scored in the game went over the 42.5-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Chiefs rank 6th in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +5.2 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-8, with their games averaging 42.3 points per game.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes has been consistent over the last three weeks, with passer ratings of 88, 78, and 93 in week 16. Against the Texans, he threw for 260 yards (28/41) and a touchdown without an interception. Xavier Worthy led the team with 7 catches for 65 yards, while Kareem Hunt added 55 rushing yards on 11 carries.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Chiefs rank 8th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage (51%) and are 11th in points per game (23.7). Kansas City is 12th in passing yards per game (225.9) and 15th in rushing (112.9 yards per game).</p><p>In their 27-19 win over the Texans, the Chiefs' defense allowed just 84 rushing yards on 17 attempts. They picked off two passes and held Houston to 2-of-5 on fourth down attempts. The Chiefs gave up 227 yards through the air, with Houston completing 59% of their passes, and two passing touchdowns. Additionally, the Chiefs allowed the Texans to convert on 53.8% of their third down attempts.<p></p>Kansas City's defense put pressure on the quarterback throughout the game, finishing with two sacks and winning the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. Despite allowing a couple of passing touchdowns, the Chiefs' defense played well enough to help secure the win.</p><h3>Will The Steelers Win At Home Over The Chiefs?</h3><p>Despite a two-game losing streak, the Steelers remain 1st in the AFC North with a 10-5 record. After a week 14 win over the Browns, Pittsburgh has dropped two straight, including a 34-17 loss to the Ravens in week 16. The Steelers were 7-point underdogs in that game, and the 51 points scored went over the 44-point line.</p> <p>According to our projections, Pittsburgh has a 47.4% chance of winning the division and a 100% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 12th in our NFL power rankings. The Steelers have a +3.6 scoring margin and are 10-5 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 43.5 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Steelers sit 19th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 23.5 points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. They are 19th in total yards per game, with 324.9, and rank 25th in passing yards, averaging 198.9 per game on 28.7 attempts. On the ground, Pittsburgh is 2nd in rushing attempts and 11th in rushing yards per game, with 126.</p> <p>In week 16, Russell Wilson threw for 217 yards (22/33), with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Calvin Austin III led the team with 4 catches for 65 yards, while Jaylen Warren had 48 rushing yards on 12 carries. The Steelers scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter against the Ravens but were shut out in the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>The Steelers' defense struggled to stop the run in their 34-17 loss to the Ravens, giving up 220 yards on 38 attempts, which is 5.8 yards per attempt. Despite allowing just 198 passing yards, Pittsburgh gave up three passing touchdowns and allowed big plays in the passing game, with the Ravens averaging 8.6 yards per attempt.<p></p>Pittsburgh's defense managed only one sack and allowed the Ravens to convert on 40% of their third downs. The Steelers also struggled to generate consistent pressure, losing the quarterback hit differential by -6 and the tackles for loss differential by -2.</p>

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UFC 245 was everything that we wanted and more. Two of the three champions held onto their titles and we had a changing of the guard in the featherweight division with Alexander Volkanovski over Max Holloway. We also swept the board with our main card picks last week and scored a nice underdog suggestions on Irene Aldana, who won by first-round KO.

Let’s see if we can do the same this week with the final event of 2019 out in Busan, South Korea that features a main event of The Korean Zombie vs. Frankie Edgar. This is known as UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie and also UFC Fight Night 165 and UFC on ESPN+ 23. Maybe a New Year’s resolution for the promotion will be to streamline the names of these fights cards.

There are a ton of matches on here and a lot of Asian fighters, as you would expect. This fight was billed as Brian Ortega vs. Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, but Ortega has a knee injury. Frankie Edgar, who was supposed to fight Ortega back at UFC Fight Night 139, takes his place. That is the most notable of a few fight changes for this card.

We start in the men’s bantamweight division with a matchup between Alateng Heili and Ryan Benoit. Benoit is very much coming off the shelf in this one with more than two years away from the UFC. That hasn’t stopped him from being a favorite, but he is only -120 against Heili, who is fighting for just the second time in the UFC. Way too many unknowns to get involved in this coin flip.

Miranda Granger puts her undefeated record on the line against Amanda Lemos at 115 pounds in the women’s strawweight division. The 27-year-old won her UFC debut back in August over Hannah Goldy by unanimous decision and is -185 to take down this fight as well. Lemos hasn’t fought in 2.5 years since losing to Leslie Smith in her UFC debut. Originally, Lemos was set for a return against Veronica Macedo. She would have lost that one, too.

Said Nurmagomedov takes on Raoni Barcelos in another coin flip fight on this card, as Barcelos is -115 to pick up another win in the UFC. So far, Barcelos is 3-0. Nurmagomedov is 2-0. These are two really interesting prospects. Barcelos is already 32, but he has some very good striking power within this division. Nurmagomedov probably has more to gain here given his age and his most recent knockout of Ricardo Ramos ended a long string of fights without one. This looks like quite the toss-up and it is hard to pick a winner here.

Alexandre Pantoja is a lofty -230 favorite in flyweight action against Matt Schnell. Schnell has rattled off four straight wins, including two in 2019. Pantoja is coming off of a loss to Deiveson Figuriedo. He needs a bounce back effort here and it looks like he has a pretty good opponent for that given the odds. Pantoja is definitely more accomplished in this division and has fought stronger competition. That’s why the line is high and Pantoja deserves this type of price in a bounce back spot.

Dong Hyun Ma is another of several Asian fighters on the card. He’ll enter the Octagon as a big underdog to undefeated Venezuelan Omar Morales. The 34-year-old Morales got a look on Dana White’s Contender Series and was impressive in a win over Harvey Park. It was good enough to give him a look here. Ma has lost two straight fights, both by knockout, and the most recent one by doctor’s stoppage. He’s taken a lot of abuse lately and Morales has the chance of a lifetime. It has to be Morales, even at -190 with his relative inexperience at this level.

We’ve got a few big lines in succession on this card and this is one of them with Seungwoo Choi and Suman Mokhtarian. Choi is 0-2 in his UFC efforts against Movsar Evloev and Gavin Tucker, but this is set up for the 27-year-old to have a big performance in Korea. Mokhtarian has an impressive 8-1 record, but he has fought on very small local circuits and got knocked out a year ago in his UFC debut. He could very well get knocked out here, too.

Ciryl Gane is -650 against Tanner Boser in heavyweight action. It is about time for Gane to step up in class. He’s 2-0 in the UFC with a couple of submission wins. He is 5-0, all by stoppage. Boser is a veteran of 23 fights, but only one UFC fight. He beat Daniel Spitz a couple months ago by decision. Gane will win this and will hopefully get more opportunities in the New Year.

<strong>Liu Pingyuan (+215) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (-255)</strong>

Another big favorite here as Kyung Ho Kang is -255 against Liu Pingyuan. Since returning in 2018, Kang is 3-1 in his UFC fights, with a 2-0 record this season against Teruto Ishihara and Brandon Davis. We haven’t seen Pingyuan since he lost in July to Jonathan Martinez by knockout. It was Pingyuan’s first loss in more than six years, so taking a step back makes some sense.

Kang is just the better all-around fighter here. You also have Pingyuan looking to bounce back, but he also has to feel vulnerable after that Martinez loss, as he took some punishment in that one.

<strong>Pick: Kyung Ho Kang</strong>

<strong>Jun</strong><strong> Yong Park</strong><strong> (+105) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (-125)</strong>

This looks like a pretty interesting fight from the odds, but you have to wonder if Jun Yong Park is getting too much respect. Park’s UFC debut came back in August and he tapped out against Anthony Hernandez. On the other hand, Marc-Andre Barriault is 0-2 in his UFC career with losses to Andrew Sanchez and Krzysztof Jotko. Barriault was thought to be a pretty good prospect after holding the TKO strap in the middleweight division, but he has been a disappointment so far.

That perception seems to be fueling this line. Barriault fought a couple of decent middleweights. Park wound up being Hernandez’s first career UFC win after a loss and a draw. You really have to feel like the third fight for Barriault, and the last on this contract, is one that he would be set up to win with a lack of Canadian fighters in the sport. This line looks light for a variety of different reasons.

<strong>Pick: Marc-Andre Barriault</strong>

<strong>Da Un Jung (+100) vs. Mike Rodriguez (-120)</strong>

This should be a great fight and possibly one of the best on the card. Da Un Jung and Mike Rodriguez are not that far away from being a coin flip in this fight with the American at -120. Both guys have eight career knockouts, so this should be a good striker vs. striker contest. Rodriguez is 1-1 officially in UFC, as the outcome against John Allan back in July was overturned. Rodriguez was one of the earliest Dana White Contender Series finds and now he starts a second set of fights.

Jung won his debut fight in very impressive fashion with a third-round sub of Khadis Ibragimov. That was the first career loss for Ibragimov, who came over with a lot of promise from M-1. The loss to Ed Herman may have discredited Jung’s win a little bit in the minds of UFC bettors, but Herman is also a long-time veteran of the sport and that was a spot in which Ibragimov’s inexperience came back to hurt them. That shouldn’t reflect negatively on Jung, who is my pick to get the win here.

<strong>Pick: Da Un Jung</strong>

<strong>Charles Jourdain (+250) vs. Dooho Choi (-300) </strong>

Let’s see how Charles Jourdain responds. He got a long-awaited UFC shot and failed. He lost to Desmond Green in a unanimous decision back in May. The Canadian fighter had won four in a row prior to that. We have not seen Dooho Choi in a while, but his resume of opponents is far more impressive than Jourdain’s. Choi last fought Jeremy Stephens and lost back in January 2018. prior to that, he fought twice in 2016, including a loss to Cub Swanson.

It is fair to have questions about Choi. We’re talking about almost two years on the shelf to take on a young, fast, athletic fighter. We do have an experience mismatch here, which is sort of the theme of the card. This is a great opportunity for Jourdain to line up against somebody that has fought some of the sport’s best, but may be a little bit rusty. If Jourdain is aggressive, he can pull this off. If he waits back, Choi probably uses his knowhow to win.

Jourdain has won nine times by stoppage. If he’s going to win this fight, it won’t be by decision. Either Jourdain by stoppage or Choi by decision.

<strong>Pick: Charles Jourdain</strong>

<strong>Volkan Oezdemir (+125) vs. Aleksandar Rakic (-145)</strong>

This is the hardest handicap on the card. Volkan Oezdemir really stepped up in class in 2018 and 2019 and it didn’t go as well as hoped. He lost a title shot to Daniel Cormier. He then lost to Anthony Smith and Dominick Reyes. His August win over Ilir Latifi might have been the most important fight of his career because four straight losses could have put him in a tailspin.

Aleksandar Rakic is one hell of a prospect. Four UFC fights, four wins. The last two by knockout. But, like what we saw for Oezdemir in 2018 and 2019, success brings better opponents. This is the best opponent by a large margin for Rakic in his career. Nothing against Jimi Manuwa and Devin Clark, but Oezdemir is in another tier. This is a huge fight for Rakic, who certainly has the potential and athleticism to win one like this, but I have to look at Oezdemir until Rakic proves it to me. The way that Oezdemir couldn’t.

<strong>Pick: Volkan Oezdemir</strong>

<strong>Frankie Edgar (+145) vs. Chan Sung Jung (-165)</strong>

The main event of the evening comes in the featherweight division with Frankie Edgar against The Korean Zombie. This is Edgar’s first fight since going 25 minutes with Max Holloway back at UFC 240 in the main event. Edgar has never lost to somebody that went a whole career without a title shot. He only loses to upper-echelon fighters. Edgar’s losses are Gray Maynard, Benson Henderson, Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, and Max Holloway. Is The Korean Zombie on the level of those guys? Some would say that he is. Time will tell.

The 32-year-old Jung also has a loss to Jose Aldo on his resume. He also lost to Yair Rodriguez with one second left last year in a fight that he would have won. TKZ took an extended layoff from MMA after the Aldo loss at UFC 163. After the Rodriguez loss, he responded to beat Renato Moicano in less than a minute. We’ll see what he has in store here against Edgar. Suffice it to say that he is happier to see Edgar than Ortega, who is missing this fight because of a torn ACL.

Edgar has never tapped out, so this fight is very likely to go to a decision. It seems hard to see Jung losing a decision in this one, which has to be factored into the handicap.

<strong>Pick: Chan Sung Jung</strong>

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<p>At 10:30 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-140) will take on the Phoenix Suns (+119) in a Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 2.5 points and have won two straight games. The Suns have lost three in a row and are 11th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on ABC. The over/under line for the game is 234 points.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-142 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Denver improved to 16-11 on the season with a dominant 117-90 win over the Suns on Monday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 4.5 points, easily covered the spread with the 27-point victory. The game’s total points of 207 fell well short of the 232.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Denver took control with a 45-28 third quarter, extending their lead to 100-79 heading into the 4th. The Suns had an 11-0 run earlier, but Denver responded by holding Phoenix to just 11 points in the final quarter.</p><p>Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets to a 117-90 win over the Suns, scoring 32 points and hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. He shot 70.6% from the field and added 7 assists. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points, shooting 83.3% from the floor.</p> <p>Denver connected on 16 threes, shooting 39% from deep, and finished with a 51.1% overall shooting percentage. Jokić scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Porter added 14 points in the 1st.</p><p>The Nuggets put on a defensive clinic against the Suns, holding them to just 90 points on 39% shooting. Denver's defense was especially strong in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 11 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns hit 13 threes at a 39% clip. The Nuggets sent Phoenix to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Denver also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Suns Exceed Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-14 on the season after a 117-90 road loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Phoenix, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 27 points. The total points for the game were 207, well below the 232.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Phoenix went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 43-35 to 54-35, but Denver took control after that. The Nuggets outscored the Suns 45-28 in the 3rd quarter and held them to just 11 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 117-90 loss to the Nuggets, the Suns shot just 39.8% from the field, though they connected on 39.4% of their three-pointers, hitting 13 from deep. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 23 points, with Beal knocking down 5 threes at a 71.4% clip.</p> <p>Durant shot 53.3% overall and added 9 rebounds, while Beal scored 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Tyus Jones was the only other Sun to score more than 8 points, finishing with 9 on 50% shooting.</p><p>The Suns struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 45 points, which contributed to their 117-90 loss to the Nuggets. Phoenix allowed Denver to shoot 51% from the field, including 39% from beyond the arc, where the Nuggets hit 16 threes.</p> <p>Despite the defensive issues, the Suns limited the Nuggets to just 11 free throw attempts, of which they made 9. Phoenix recorded 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards. They also finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>The Seminoles and Tigers are set to face off at 7:45 ET on CW. The Tigers will host the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Clemson is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Florida State.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:45 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like Florida State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Seminoles Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game as a 9.5-point underdog, and the Seminoles are 6-7 as the underdog this season. They are coming off an 84-76 win over Boston College, and they are 14-12 overall and 8-7 in the ACC.</p>

<p>On the road, Florida State is 5-5 this season, and their average scoring margin is -1.9 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Seminoles are 5-5, and they are 3-2 in their last five games away from home.</p><p>Against the spread, Florida State has a 13-12-1 record this season. As the underdog, the Seminoles are 7-6 vs. the spread this year. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-4 and over their last 10 road games, they are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Florida State's over/under record for the season sits at 15-10-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 151.3 points. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is similar to the average OU line in their games this year (150.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>The Florida State offense is coming off a game where they scored 84 points against Boston College. They posted a field goal percentage of 54.9% and connected on 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jamir Watkins who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.8. Darin Green Jr also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.6.</p><p>The Seminoles' defense is presently ranked 245th nationally, allowing an average of 74.8 points per contest. Florida State's three-point defense is currently 176th in the country at 7.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.9% of their shots vs. Florida State.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Coming into tonight's game, Clemson is 18-8 overall and 8-7 in ACC play. They are 11-4 at home this season, and they have won six of their last 10 games at Littlejohn Coliseum.</p>

<p>For the season, the Tigers have been favored in 20 of their 26 games, going 14-6 in those matchups. They are currently on a three-game win streak as the favorite.</p><p>As the favorite, Clemson has gone 8-11-1 vs. the spread this season. Their home ATS record is just 5-9-1, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 4-5-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Clemson games is 15-11. Today's over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (147.8). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 143 points. Over their last five games, the over/under record is 2-3 with an average scoring total of 145 points. In their last 10 games, the over/under record is 4-6 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Clemson's offense scored 81 points against Georgia Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.4%, and they went 5/7 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Tigers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 81st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 88th in terms of percentage and 66th in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, Clemson is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.4 points per game. Against Georgia Tech in their most recent game, the Clemson defense gave up a total of 57 points while allowing Georgia Tech to hit 31% of their shots.</p>

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