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<p>Planning on watching today's Jayhawks and Cyclones game? Catch the action at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA, as the Cyclones hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on CBS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Iowa State is favored by -5 to win at home against Kansas.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 1:30 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kansas Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 16-3 record, Kansas has been one of the best teams in the country this season. They have been especially dominant at home, going 11-0 with an average scoring margin of +14.9 points per game. On the road, the Jayhawks are 5-3 with a scoring margin of +6.8.</p>

<p>Coming off a 74-69 win over Cincinnati, Kansas has gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games. On the season, they have been the favorite in all 19 of their games, going 16-3.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Kansas has an ATS record of 0-0 and an overall ATS mark of 7-12. On the road, the Jayhawks are just 2-6 vs. the spread this year and they've gone 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. Over their last three games as the underdog, Kansas is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Kansas games is 9-10. Today's line of 142 is lower than the average OU line in their games (145.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points, and in their last five games, the average is 148 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Kansas offense ended with 74 points against Cincinnati. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.2% and made 6 threes. Kevin McCullar Jr. is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 20. Meanwhile, Hunter Dickinson also brings a PPG average of 18.8 into the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Kansas defense has been performing well, ranking 76th in the country at 67.7 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Cincinnati, the Bearcats finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 69 points vs. Kansas.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Iowa State?</h3><p>At home this season, Iowa State is 12-1, and they have won eight straight games at home. Overall, they are 15-4, and they have won two straight games. In Big 12 play, the Cyclones are 4-2.</p>

<p>So far, Iowa State has been the favorite in 15 of their games, and they have gone 13-2 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +29.1 points per game, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Iowa State has gone 10-4-1 vs. the spread. At home, the Cyclones have an ATS mark of 10-2-1 this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Iowa State is 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Iowa State games is 12-7 and today's line of 142 is higher than the average over/under line of 137.9 across their games. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>The Iowa State offense is coming off a game where they scored 78 points against Kansas State. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% and connected on 7 threes. The team's scoring leader is Keshon Gilbert, who holds an average of 13.6 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Tamin Lipsey is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.</p><p>In the current season, the Iowa State defense has excelled, sitting 7th in the nation by allowing 61.1 points per game. The Iowa State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 67 points and allowed Kansas State to connect on 7 threes.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the 10th-ranked Warriors (-1073) will take on the 14th-ranked Trail Blazers (+679) at Moda Center. Golden State is favored by 14 points and has won two straight games, while Portland has dropped two in a row.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +14</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, April 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-105 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Warriors Stand a Chance in Portland?</h3><p>In their last two games, the Warriors have covered the spread as the favorite. Overall, they are 35-17 as the favorite this season and have gone 26-26 ATS as the favorite. As the favorite, they have won their last two games straight up.</p>

<p>Golden State's O/U record for the season is 39-39-1, and their last two games have gone over the line. This season, their games have averaged 233.5 points per game, compared to today's O/U line of 222.5.</p>

<p>Against the Western Conference, the Warriors are 24-25 and are currently in 10th place in the West. In the Pacific Division, they are 7-9 and are 5th in the division.</p>

<p>Golden State's last game was a 134-120 win over the Lakers. They were favored by 2 points and are now 44-35 for the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 10th place.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Warriors have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA in scoring at 118 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 118.5 points, which is 2nd in the league.</p>

<p>Golden State has been a three-point shooting team this season, as they are 2nd in the league in three-point makes at 14.8 per game. In terms of pace, the Warriors are 11th in the NBA at 99.5 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Warriors are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 27th in free throw attempts per game at 20. In terms of assists, Golden State is 4th in the league at 29.3 per game.</p><p>At present, the Warriors' defense is ranked 18th, allowing 115.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Warriors' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.0% and allowing 35.8% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Will Portland Win at Home?</h3><p>In games where the Trail Blazers have been the underdog this season, the average scoring margin is -8.9 points per game. As the underdog, they have gone 20-53 straight up and 37-35 against the spread.</p>

<p>As for their ATS record at home, the Trail Blazers are 17-21 this season. They have covered the spread in their last three home games and have an average scoring differential of -6.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Portland is 38-40 this season and they have lost their last two games as the underdog. Today, they are 14-point underdogs against the Warriors.</p>

<p>The Trail Blazers' O/U record for the season is 38-40-1, and their games have averaged 222.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Pelicans by a score of 110-100. They were 14.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 214.</p>

<p>Portland is currently in 14th place in the Western Conference with a record of 21-58. In the Western Conference, they are 8-41 and 1-15 against other teams in their division.</p><p>At 106.8 points per game, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the NBA in scoring. They have been held below the league average in 75.9% of their games this season. Portland is 28th in scoring at home, averaging 108.5 points per game.</p>

<p>From the field, the Trail Blazers are shooting 44%, which is 29th in the league. They are 30th in true shooting percentage and have made just 35% of their three-point attempts.</p>

<p>Portland is 17th in pace this season, averaging 97.5 possessions per game. In terms of assists, the Trail Blazers are last in the NBA at 23.2 per game.</p><p>At this time, the Trail Blazers' defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 115.5 points per game. Portland's defense is currently forcing 14.5 turnovers per game, which is 27th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 27th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/11/24

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