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<p>Today at 2:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (19-10) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are currently favored by 5 points and have won their last two games, while the Timberwolves have lost three straight.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on ABC.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, December 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-123 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Minnesota?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-14 on the season after a 117-104 road loss to the Hawks on Monday. Minnesota, favored by 3 points, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 221, just under the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Minnesota’s game was a rollercoaster. After a 12-0 run by Atlanta early, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. However, after entering the 4th quarter with an 85-82 lead, Minnesota was outscored 35-19 in the final period.</p><p>In their 117-104 loss to the Hawks, the Timberwolves shot 42.9% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 32.6%. They connected on 14 threes overall.</p> <p>Naz Reid led the way with 23 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter. Julius Randle added 19 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd, while Anthony Edwards finished with 16 points, 7 of which came in the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Hawks to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th, allowing 35 points in each. Overall, they gave up 117 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Minnesota also had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. The Timberwolves sent the Hawks to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Dallas Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday, the Mavericks improved to 19-10 on the season. Dallas, who were -13 point favorites, covered the spread with the 24-point victory. The total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.</p> <p>After trailing 31-28 at the end of the 1st quarter, Dallas took control by outscoring Portland 34-22 in the 2nd quarter and 40-23 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 102-76 lead, the Mavericks coasted to the win despite being outscored 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>The Mavericks shot 53.3% from the field in their win over the Trail Blazers, with Luka Doncic leading the way with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Daniel Gafford was perfect from the field, scoring 23 points, while Kyrie Irving added 20 points, hitting 2 threes at 33.3%.</p> <p>Dallas made 12 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Gafford was a force in the 3rd quarter, scoring 12 points, while Doncic added 10 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a shaky 1st quarter where they allowed 31 points, the Mavericks tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up just 22 and 23 points, respectively, in their 132-108 win over the Trail Blazers. Dallas struggled again in the 4th, allowing 32 points, but their strong middle quarters helped secure the victory.</p> <p>The Mavericks were particularly effective at defending the three, holding Portland to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Blazers to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Dallas finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Seahawks and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. The odds for this Northeast conference game currently have Central Connecticut State as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 118.5 points.</p><h3>WAGNER SEAHAWKS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like Wagner at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 118.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Wagner Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Seahawks fell to 4-7 on the season after a 71-59 home loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. Wagner, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 24-21 at halftime, Wagner allowed 47 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own. The game’s total points (130) narrowly missed the over/under line of 130.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Wagner's offense struggled, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.</p> <p>Terrence Brown was a standout, scoring 28 points on 64.7% shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Zae Blake added 20 points, hitting 50% from three, while Zaire Williams contributed 18 points despite shooting 27.8% overall and 14.3% from deep.</p><p>Wagner's defense held strong, giving up 71 points while limiting their opponent to just 31% shooting from the field. They managed to contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting only 19 of 52 shots for 36%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wagner's defense was even more effective, allowing just 3 three-pointers on 18 attempts, a 16% success rate. The opponent did manage to convert 12 of 16 free-throw attempts, shooting 75% from the line. Wagner also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can The Blue Devils Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State improved to 9-4 on the season with a 62-50 road win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Blue Devils entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>After trailing 29-28 at halftime, Central Connecticut State clamped down defensively, allowing just 21 points in the second half while scoring 34 of their own. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 129.5 O/U line.</p><p>Central Connecticut State managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a strong 56.1% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 17 threes for a 17.6% rate.</p> <p>Abdul Momoh led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Aidan Reichert added 15 points, connecting on 1 of 2 from three-point range, while Jordan Jones contributed 12 points despite missing both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's defense was on point, giving up just 50 points while holding their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Blue Devils limited damage inside, allowing 13 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 40% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State's defense kept their opponent in check, who shot 6/23 from three, good for 26%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, shooting 60%. The Blue Devils gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Wagner Seahawks vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Saints and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have Quinnipiac as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Siena Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Siena’s season record dropped to 7-8 after a narrow 74-73 loss to Iona on Sunday. The Saints, who were -2.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Siena led 38-37 at halftime but were outscored 37-35 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Siena put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.3%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 26-for-36 from the line.</p> <p>Brendan Coyle led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range. Justice Shoats added 16 points and 4 assists, while Adam Njie Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds. Clarence Rupert was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field, and Justin Menard knocked down 3-of-5 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Despite Siena's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points in their last game. The Saints' opponents shot 44% from the field, hitting 20 of their 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 26 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Bobcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Quinnipiac fell to 6-8 on the season after a 69-62 road loss to Marist on Sunday. The Bobcats entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Quinnipiac struggled in the first half, trailing 30-19 at the break, but they showed signs of life in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 39.1% of their three-pointers, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 36.1%.</p> <p>Josh Pascarelli led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Elijah Lewis added 19 points and 4 assists, and Amarri Monroe contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 19/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws (68%). Quinnipiac gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

Siena Saints vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Betting on today's Canucks and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Hurricanes as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Canucks Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Vancouver improved to 18-13-10 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to make it 2-2. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win.</p><p>Pius Suter found the net twice for the Canucks in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his season total to four goals. Suter scored at 5:19 in the second period and sealed the game with a goal at 19:34 in the third. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but also had 25 giveaways. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to tighten things up after allowing the first goal 2:37 into the second period and the game-tying goal with 1:17 left in the third. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Can The Hurricanes Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 25-15-2. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina scored the first goal, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes with two goals on three shots in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Orlov’s second goal came at 14:34 in the second period. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and picked up two assists, giving him 12 on the year. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with his 6th goal on an empty net, just 9 seconds before the final horn.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on the power play. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, added two more in the second, and finished with an empty-netter in the third. They had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>After giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina's defense tightened up, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-164) will take on the New York Knicks (+138) at Madison Square Garden. The Thunder are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBA TV. Oklahoma City comes into the game with a 30-6 record, which is good for first in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 25-13 and currently sit third in the East.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-108 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Defense Show Up in New York?</h3><p>The Thunder fell to 30-6 on the season after a 129-122 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Oklahoma City entered the game as +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 251 points went well over the pre-game line of 230.5.</p> <p>After leading 32-25 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Thunder were outscored 37-27 in the 2nd. They battled back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 43-41, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 26-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points in their 129-122 loss to the Cavaliers, shooting 48.1% from the field. Jalen Williams contributed 25 points and 9 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 57.1% of his shots.</p> <p>Oklahoma City shot 53.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 11 threes at a 35.5% clip. Williams scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 9 in the same period.</p><p>The Thunder's defense struggled in their 129-122 loss to the Cavaliers, particularly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they gave up 37 and 41 points, respectively. Despite holding Cleveland to 25 points in the 1st and 26 in the 4th, Oklahoma City allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 52% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers knocked down 15 threes on 41% shooting. The Thunder also sent Cleveland to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20. Oklahoma City recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 25-13 on the season with a 112-98 win over the Raptors on Wednesday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as 12-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 210 points fell well short of the 233.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>New York's key moment came with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 68-62 to 79-62. They maintained control by outscoring Toronto 26-22 in the final quarter.</p><p>OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 27 points in the Knicks' win over the Raptors, with Towns shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Anunoby made 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Josh Hart added 21 points and 11 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. The Knicks made 12 threes as a team, shooting 36.4% from long range and 47.7% overall.</p><p>Even with the Raptors shooting 49% from the field, the Knicks held them to just 98 points in their win on Wednesday. New York gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and finished strong by allowing only 22 points in the 4th.</p> <p>The Knicks limited Toronto's three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 38% shooting. The Raptors also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 12. Defensively, New York recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canadiens and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canadiens.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+178)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Montreal Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal’s record fell to 19-18-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Penguins built a 2-0 lead before Christian Dvorak scored for Montreal in the third period. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal managed just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season, scoring at 14:28 in the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th assist of the season.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens gave up the first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 27-10-4 for the season. Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> <p>After falling behind 1-0, the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored the next three, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Washington's offense was quiet in their 4-2 loss to Carolina, managing just 2 goals on 21 shots. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways and were held scoreless after the first period.</p> <p>Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist. Nic Dowd also contributed with his 2nd assist of the season.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled after taking a 2-1 lead, allowing three unanswered goals. The first came at 17:31 in the 2nd period, followed by another at 14:34, and an empty-netter at 19:51 in the 3rd. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals' defense also gave up 44 shots on goal and recorded just 2 takeaways.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

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<p>The Philadelphia Phillies visit LoanDepot Park on Friday night to open a three-game series against the Miami Marlins, so we’re taking a closer look at this NL East showdown to get you the best Phillies vs. Marlins betting pick and odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Phillies continue their playoff battle as -144 favorites to beat the Marlins in the opener. The hosts are +133 moneyline underdogs with a total of 8.0 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, and Miami is 6-7 in 13 games against Philadelphia in 2021.</p>



<h2><strong>The Phillies are riding a six-game win streak&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Philadelphia Phillies overcame a six-run deficit on Thursday to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 and sweep a three-game set at Nationals Park. It was their sixth win on the spin, as the Phillies improved to 69-64 on the season, trailing just a game and a half behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.</p>



<p>In that six-game stretch, the Phillies have scored 47 runs, smacking nine home runs and 19 extra-base hits. On the pitching side of things, they’ve registered a 4.02 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a .228 batting average.</p>



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<p>Kyle Gibson will take the hill Friday in Miami, and the 33-year-old righty has never met the Marlins before. He’s 4-2 with a 3.16 ERA in five starts and one relief appearance since joining the Phillies from Texas at the trade deadline.</p>



<p>Last Saturday, Gibson fired six scoreless frames in a 7-0 home win to Arizona, scattering three hits and punching out three. He’s 10-5 with a 2.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 116/53 K/BB ratio in 150 frames of work this season.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>The Marlins have won a few games lately&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The Miami Marlins’ season is already ruined, and they’ve lost ten of the last 14 games overall (Thursday’s road game at the Mets has been excluded). Still, the Marlins went 4-2 last week, winning a couple of three-game sets against Cincinnati and Washington.</p>



<p>Miami continues to struggle at the plate, and in the last couple of weeks, the Marlins have posted an awful .222/.295/.331 batting line. Their pitching staff’s had some ups and downs, and the Marlins have registered a 4.06 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in that span.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Jesus Luzardo dominated the Reds last Saturday, allowing just one hit and one free pass across six scoreless innings. Just like his rival on the mound this Friday, Luzardo was traded in July after three years with the Oakland Athletics, and the 23-year-old lefty is 3-3 with a disappointing 7.62 ERA in six starts with the Marlins.</p>



<p>Luzardo has never met the Phillies before. He’s 3-2 with a 6.46 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in five outings (23.2 innings) at LoanDepot Park.</p>



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<p><strong>Philadelphia:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-0 in the last six games overall&nbsp;</li><li>5-1 in the last six road contests</li></ul>



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<ul><li>4-10 in the last 14 games overall</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-philadelphia-phillies-vs-miami-marlins-pick"><strong>Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins Pick</strong></h2>



<p>The Phillies are swinging a hot bat at the moment. They’ve scored exactly seven runs in six of their last seven outings while dropping 12 on the Nationals in the other one. The Phillies are hitting the lefties well (.756 OPS on the season), so I’m backing them to continue a hot streak against Jesus Luzardo, who’s yielded three or more runs in six of his last seven outings.</p>



<p>On the other side, Kyle Gibson should be fine against the Marlins offense that owns a .677 OPS against the right-handed starting pitchers in 2021. The Phillies bullpen is always a problem, but the visitors should have enough firepower, especially at the plate, to come out on top.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Philadelphia Phillies at -144</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>LoanDepot Park is a pitcher-friendly ballpark and ranks first in the MLB this season, so backing the under should be the right move. However, I don’t trust Jesus Luzardo, who’s yielded five home runs in five home starts for Miami.</p>



<p>The Phillies have gone bonkers over their last seven games and could easily destroy the talented lefty. Both bullpens are pretty much a hit-or-miss, so I would stick with the side bet. The under is 7-4-1 in the last 12 encounters between the Phillies and Marlins, and their last three meetings in Miami produced fewer than seven runs in total each.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 8.0 runs at -130&nbsp;</strong></p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/3/21

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Chicago Bulls (-637) will host the Washington Wizards (+458) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is set at 241.5.</p>

<p>Chicago (17-20) is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. Meanwhile, Washington (6-29) is 15th in the East and 5th in the Southeast Division. The Wizards have lost four straight games.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-123 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.8% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 6-29 on the season after a 109-103 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday. Washington, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 212, falling short of the 222-point line.</p> <p>Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run early, stretching their lead from 15-10 to 25-10. The Wizards trailed 88-74 going into the 4th quarter but fought back, outscoring the 76ers 29-21 in the final period.</p><p>Jared Butler led the Wizards with 26 points and 7 assists in their loss to the 76ers, shooting 57.9% from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Corey Kispert added 23 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Kyle Kuzma contributed 16 points despite shooting just 36.8% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Wizards made 13 threes, shooting 43.3% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.7%. Butler scored 8 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, while Kispert added 10 points in the final period. Jonas Valančiūnas also chipped in 10 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards gave up 109 points to the 76ers, including 32 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points. Overall, Washington held Philadelphia to 45% shooting.</p> <p>The Wizards allowed 15 threes on 34% shooting. They sent the 76ers to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Washington had 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bulls Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 17-20 on the season after a 129-113 road loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. Chicago, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 242 points came in just under the 245.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 15-0 run early on put Chicago in a deep hole, as the Pacers extended their lead from 23-18 to 38-18. The Bulls were down 100-76 going into the 4th quarter, and while they outscored Indiana 37-29 in the final period, it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 31 points and 4 assists in their 129-113 loss to the Pacers, shooting 60% from the field. Coby White added 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 threes despite shooting just 30% from deep.</p> <p>The Bulls connected on 12 threes as a team, shooting 34.3% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 51.2%. Jalen Smith was perfect from the field, making 2 threes and scoring 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled on Wednesday, giving up 129 points to the Pacers, who shot 52% from the field. Chicago allowed 34 points in the 2nd quarter and 37 in the 3rd, contributing to the loss.</p> <p>Chicago did well defending the three, holding Indiana to 10 made threes on 34% shooting. The Bulls also sent the Pacers to the line 24 times, where they hit 15 free throws. Chicago finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<p>Betting on today's Musketeers and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -1.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Not only will Georgetown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Xavier Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Xavier improved to 9-5 on the season with a 94-72 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Musketeers were -9.5 favorites at home and covered the spread.</p> <p>After leading 44-31 at halftime, Xavier scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 166 went over the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points and shooting 57.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.1%, thanks to 65.4% shooting on two-pointers and 47.6% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Musketeers also made 30 of 40 free throws and dished out 20 assists. Ryan Conwell led the way with 22 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 19, despite shooting just 35% overall.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, they still managed to come away with a win, allowing 72 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Musketeers gave up 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 26 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Xavier's defense allowed 10 made threes on 21 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 30 of those attempts for 75%.</p><h3>Are the Hoyas Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 11-2 on the season with an 83-53 home win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Hoyas were heavy favorites, entering the game as -29.5 point favorites, and they covered the spread. The combined points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>After leading 37-30 at halftime, Georgetown clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own.</p><p>Georgetown put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 63%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%).</p> <p>Thomas Sorber and Toby Nnadozie each scored 22 points, with Sorber shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Drew Fielder added 20 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots and pulling down 13 boards. Malik Mack contributed 15 points and 11 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Georgetown's defensive struggles, they managed to limit the opposing team to 53 points. However, they allowed a 55% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 30 of their 54 shots.</p> <p>Georgetown gave up 22 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (61%) and 8 threes on 18 tries (44%). They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 15 free throws (93%).</p>

Xavier Musketeers vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Ramblers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Loyola Chicago is favored by -4 vs. Saint Joseph's in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Joseph's Hawks +4</p><p>This game will be played at Joseph J. Gentile Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Ramblers.</li><li>Even though we have Loyola Chicago winning straight-up, we like Saint Joseph's at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawks Defense Show Up in Chicago?</h3><p>Coming off an 87-86 win over Saint Louis, Saint Joseph's will look to build on their 16-8 record as they head to Loyola Chicago as four-point underdogs. The Hawks have gone 6-5 in Atlantic 10 play and 10-3 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>So far, Saint Joseph's has gone 4-5 on the road, and their average scoring margin in these games is -1.3. On the other hand, they have gone 12-3 at home, where their average scoring margin is +11.5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Saint Joseph's has gone 3-3 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hawks have an ATS mark of 7-3. On the road this year, Saint Joseph's is 5-4 vs. the spread and they are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Saint Joseph's games is 14-9-1, and today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (146.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 171 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 8-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Saint Joseph's offense ended with 87 points against Saint Louis. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.9% and made 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Xzayvier Brown with 27 points. Cameron Brown also added 23 points for the Hawks.</p><p>Currently, the Hawks' defense holds the 151st rank in the nation, allowing 71.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Saint Joseph's' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.5% this season.</p><h3>Can the Loyola Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>After winning their last game against George Washington by a score of 81-73, Loyola Chicago comes into this game with a record of 17-7. They have won their last four games and have a record of 9-2 in Atlantic 10 games. At home this season, the Ramblers have a record of 10-4, and their average scoring margin at home is +7.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Loyola Chicago has been the favorite in 14 of their games, and they have gone 11-3 in those games. Their record as the favorite is better than their record as the underdog, which is 5-4. Over their last ten games at home, the Ramblers have gone 9-1.</p><p>At home this season, Loyola Chicago has an ATS record of 6-8 and an overall ATS record of 12-11. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Ramblers are 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, Loyola Chicago is 2-1 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Loyola Chicago is 10-12-1 with an average scoring total of 140.5 points per game. Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (143.2) and in their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 151 points.</p><p>Loyola Chicago's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 81 points vs. George Washington. Overall, they hit 43.5% of their shots from the field and went 12/14 from the free-throw line. Currently leading the team in scoring is Des Watson who comes into today's matchup averaging 13.3. Philip Alston also heads into the game with a PPG average of 12.6.</p><p>So far this season, the Loyola Chicago defense has been performing well, ranking 71st in the country at 67.9 points allowed per contest. So far, the Loyola Chicago defense is giving up an average of 7.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.2 times per game (611st).</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/14/24

<p>The NBA betting action goes on Saturday, April 9, 2022, with the Western Conference battle at AT&amp;T Center in San Antonio, so we have prepared the best Warriors vs. Spurs betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Golden State meets San Antonio for the fourth and final time in 2021-22, and the Spurs look to clinch their regular-season series after going 2-1 SU and ATS through the first three games. San Antonio beat Golden State 110-108 as a 6.5-point road dog with a total of 225.5 points last time they met on March 20.</p>



<h2>The Dubs shoot for their fourth straight W  </h2>



<p>The Golden State Warriors (51-29; 40-36-4 ATS) continue their battle for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. With two games to go, the Warriors are only one game ahead of the fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks, who own the tiebreaker over the Dubs.</p>



<p>Golden State is still without Stephen Curry. The two-time scoring champ hasn’t played since mid-March and will remain on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. Jordan Poole is starting at PG in Curry’s absence, and he had a 19-point, 11-assist double-double in a 128-112 victory to the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers this past Thursday.</p>



<p>The Dubs beat the Lakers to extend their winning streak to three games. They shot 52.6% from the field and 50.0% from beyond the arc, while Klay Thomspon led the charge with 33 points.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>The Spurs won seven of their last nine games           </h2>



<p>The San Antonio Spurs (34-46; 42-37-1 ATS) are sitting at the tenth spot in the Western Conference, a couple of games off the ninth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. They’ve already clinched the play-in tournament spot, but the Spurs can still finish above the Pelicans.</p>



<p>Dejounte Murray is questionable to play Saturday after missing the previous four games due to a non-COVID 19 illness. The Spurs hope their best player will return, as Murray has been terrific over his last eight outings, averaging 25.1 points and 8.9 assists per game.</p>



<p>San Antonio is coming off a 127-121 defeat at the Minnesota Timberwolves this past Thursday. The Spurs stopped their three-game winning streak but managed to cover a seven-point spread despite an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Golden State:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games against the Southwest Division</li><li>5-9-1 ATS in the last 15 games on the road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>San Antonio:</strong></p>



<ul><li>8-1 ATS in the last nine games overall</li><li>5-0 ATS in the last five games against the Western Conference&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-golden-state-warriors-vs-san-antonio-spurs-pick">Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs Pick</h2>



<p>The stakes are high in this one, and we should see a tight battle down the stretch. If you want to take the risk at +190 odds, go with any team to win by five or fewer points. Five of the last seven encounters between the Warriors and Spurs have been decided by five or fewer points.</p>



<p>The home-court advantage could be an X-factor, and the Spurs have covered in three straight showings at AT&amp;T Center. If they get Dejounte Murray back, the hosts should come out on top.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take San Antonio Spurs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Over their last ten games, the Warriors have recorded the best defensive rating in the NBA, yielding 107.2 points per 100 possessions. The Spurs, on the other side, have surrendered 108.5, enough for the first-best in the league. If they put on another strong defensive performance, Saturday’s clash should go under the total.</p>



<p>The under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between Golden State and San Antonio. Also, four of the Warriors’ last five games and seven of the Spurs’ previous ten have gone under the total.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

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