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<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ACC. Mississippi State is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against SMU. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.</p><h3>MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Mississippi State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 78-73 win over Utah on Sunday. The Bulldogs were -7.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, just over the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Mississippi State found success in the 2nd half, outscoring Utah 50-34 after trailing 39-28 at halftime.</p><p>Despite shooting just 35.8% from the field and 24% from three-point range, Mississippi State managed to put up 78 points in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they went 24/33 from the free-throw line, hitting 72.7% of their attempts.</p> <p>Josh Hubbard led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Mason Madsen knocked down 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Mississippi State's defense held their opponent to 73 points, despite allowing 33 free-throw attempts. They limited their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mississippi State's defense was effective, holding their opponent to 6/25 shooting for 24%. They also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does SMU Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU cruised to a 110-69 win over Prairie View A&M on Monday, November 18th, at home. The Mustangs, who were -31.5 favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 161.</p> 

<p>After a closer first half, with SMU leading 51-46, the Mustangs clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 59 of their own.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 110 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 12 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 48% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%.</p> <p>The Mustangs were also strong on the boards, grabbing 23 offensive rebounds and dishing out 25 assists. Matt Cross was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 shots and finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Mustangs allowed a 50% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 37 of 74 shots.</p> <p>SMU gave up 12 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, or 77%.</p>

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Ideally, the Boston Celtics could be contending for the Eastern Conference title, largely because of the great balance in the lineup, and the ingenuity of coach Brad Stevens. But they may not be a complete team, and the deficiencies up front may be what spells the end eventually. BetAnySports customers know that they could be somewhat vulnerable as they begin their East quarter-final series against the Philadelphia 76ers, who, if nothing else, have the possibility of being superior on the inside.

It sure wasn't a bad thing that they rid themselves of Kyrie Irving; not to put the knock on Irving as a player. But there was more of a "me-first" spirit with him operating as the team's point guard.

The worry on the part of some was that the acquisition of Kemba Walker, who was the top dog in Charlotte, might bring some of the same problems. But in terms of integrating himself into the lineup, he has done a better job.

That job was complicated a bit more by Walker's knee injury, which bothered him even through the coronavirus break, and may or may not render him at somewhat below 100% for this playoff series, where Stevens could conceivably conserve him, but at a cost.

In the bubble, the Celtics won five out of eight games, finishing with a record of 48-24 straight-up. One thing to keep in mind is that they were the NBA's second best team against the basketball pointspread, chalking up a record of 41-27-4 ATS.

In the NBA playoff betting odds on this series, posted by our friends at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, the Celtics are the favorutes:

<strong>Boston Celtics -390</strong>
<strong>Philadelphia 76ers +320</strong>

Walker averaged 13.8 points during the seeding games, and maybe the Celtics can get by with that, especially if his capability from three-point range (41% in the bubble) helps him fit into a role. Fortunately, Boston does not need him to go off every night in order to win games. They have other people like Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward who can handle the scoring load in any given situation.

But there may be trouble looming against the 76ers, because the Celtics have to avoid being "soft" on the inside. Remember that they are going up against Joel Embiid, who is one of the great centers in the league, and who has the ability to take control of a game.

They'll probably be willing to give up something on the offensive end for the sake of guarding the rim. Who knows whether they will leave themselves in a weak position on the perimeter as a result. Philadelphia, which is now without Ben Simmons, actually becomes a more dangerous outside shooting team.

So while the Celtics can create some matchup problems for Al Horford defensively, they may not have a big man between Daniel Theis, Enes Kanter and Robert Williams who can deal with Embiid. He could eat them up, and if Boston's defensive scheme allows for Horford to complement him sufficiently, the Celts have a headache on their hands.

Boston should win the series, but because of the presence of Embiid, laying this price would make me very uneasy.

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<p>The over/under is currently sitting at 57.5 points for the Virginia Cavaliers and Clemson Tigers matchup, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. The game can be seen on ACCN, and Clemson is the heavy favorite at -21.5 points. Virginia enters the game with a 4-2 record, while Clemson is 5-1 on the season.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Clemson Tigers winning this one by a score of 26 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the Clemson Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Virginia Cavaliers at +21.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Virginia Cavaliers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Virginia enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, but they have a 0.1% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they have a 49.3% chance of being bowl-eligible. The Cavaliers are 2-0 on the road and 1-2 at home this season, and they’ve been favored in four of their six games.</p> <p></p><p>Virginia’s ATS record stands at 3-1-1, with a +5.5 average scoring margin. They are 2-1 against the spread at home and 1-0-1 on the road. As the favorite, they’ve gone 2-1-1 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points, higher than any of Virginia’s games this season. Their average over/under line is 53.8 points, and their over/under record is 2-3, with games averaging 49.5 points.</p><p>Virginia’s offense ranks 71st in our college football offensive power rankings heading into week 8, and they are averaging 27.5 points per game, placing them 52nd nationally. Their third-down conversion rate has been a concern, as they have converted just 35.5% of their attempts, ranking 86th in the country. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,490 yards, with a passer rating of 94, and he has nine touchdown passes to four interceptions.</p> <p>Virginia is 33rd in passing attempts per game, averaging 33.7, and 26th in completions, with 21.7 per game. They are also averaging 260.2 passing yards per game, and their completion percentage is 64.4%. On the ground, they are averaging 175.5 rushing yards per game. Xavier Brown leads the rushing attack with 334 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry. Malachi Fields is the top receiver with 541 yards and three touchdowns on 37 catches.</p><p>Virginia's defense has allowed an average of 22 points per game this season, ranking 36th nationally. In their recent 24-20 loss to Louisville, they gave up 24 points, allowing 408 total yards, including 177 rushing yards and 231 passing yards. The defense also forced one interception in the game.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 260.5 passing yards per game against Virginia, ranking them 133rd in the nation. Quarterbacks have completed 61.2% of their passes with a passer rating of 88.4. On the ground, Virginia’s defense has faced 32.8 rushing attempts per game, allowing an average of 123.8 rushing yards, which ranks 52nd nationally.</p><h3>Are The Clemson Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Clemson enters Week 8 with a 5-1 record, hosting Virginia. They are 3-0 at home and have gone 2-1 on the road. The Tigers are ranked 11th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They also have a 33% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast and a 42.8% chance of making the playoff.</p> <p></p><p>Clemson is 4-2 against the spread this season, with a perfect 3-0 record at home. They’ve been favored in five of their six games, going 4-1 ATS as the favorite. The Tigers have an average scoring margin of +19.3 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 57.5 points. Clemson’s games have averaged an over/under line of 52.2 points, and their over/under record is 2-3-1, with their games averaging 62.7 points per contest.</p><p>Clemson’s offense is ranked 6th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8, and they are 12th in scoring, averaging 41 points per game. Cade Klubnik has thrown for 1,528 yards and has a passer rating of 118. He has completed 66.8% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and just two interceptions.</p> <p>Clemson is 25th in the nation in passing yards per game, averaging 281.5 yards, and they are 32nd in rushing, with 202 yards per game. Phil Mafah leads the ground attack with 614 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry. Antonio Williams has 349 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>In their recent game against Wake Forest, Clemson's defense allowed just 14 points, giving up 233 total yards. They held Wake Forest to 87 rushing yards on 28 attempts and 146 passing yards, while forcing two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>So far this season, Clemson's defense is ranked 34th nationally, allowing 21.7 points per game. Opponents are averaging 143.8 rushing yards per game on 31 attempts, while quarterbacks have completed 54.8% of their passes, totaling 208 yards per game.</p>

Virginia Cavaliers vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>Game six of a Western Conference Second Round series is set for Friday night when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State took care of business at home and stayed alive, but it will be a much tougher task to steal one on the road in Los Angeles. Below is my NBA pick for the Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-golden-state-warriors-vs-los-angeles-lakers-betting-pick"><a></a><a></a>Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick</h2>



<p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3.0</p>



<p>This game will be played at crypto.com Arena at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bet-the-los-angeles-lakers"><a></a>Why Bet the Los Angeles Lakers:</h2>



<p>✅ Los Angeles has been good of late and have covered the spread in six of their last nine games played.</p>



<p>✅ The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games overall and each of their last five games against the Warriors.</p>



<p>✅ Golden State has covered the spread in just two of their last six games against Los Angeles.</p>



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<p>Golden State has to win three games in a row to stay alive in the playoffs and it got started off on the right foot. The Warriors took care of business, at home, in game five and will now look to grab a rare road win in another do or die game six. Golden State will be feeling confident after their 121-106-win Wednesday night.</p>



<p>The Warriors were comfortable in their game five win as they led by four points after the first quarter and grew that lead 11 points by the half. Los Angeles was able to keep it close and grab the lead for a bit of the second quarter, but it was all Warriors in the second half. The teams tied in the third quarter, but the Warriors were able to close things out by winning the fourth quarter and grabbing the 15-point victory.</p>



<p>We saw a vintage Draymond Green game as he had 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block on the night. Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in the game five win.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-los-angeles-lakers-need-to-end-it-friday">The Los Angeles Lakers Need to End it Friday</h2>



<p>Los Angeles probably did not expect to finish off this series in game five, so they will not be holding their heads after the defeat. The Lakers just need to take care of business at home and they will be in yet another Western Conference Finals.</p>



<p>In the game five loss, LeBron James had 25 points and nine rebounds. Anthony Davis added 23 points, nine rebounds, and three assists on the night.</p>

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