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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 76ers will host the Heat in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia is currently a 5.5-point favorite with the over/under set at 208.</p>

<p>ESPN will be broadcasting the game from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The 76ers have won 8 straight games and are 47-35 on the season. Miami has won 2 straight and is 46-36 overall. The Heat are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the 76ers are 7th.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-107 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Jimmy Butler finishing with Jimmy Butler points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Heat Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Miami is 11-23 as the underdog this season and has gone 17-17 ATS in those games. As the underdog, the Heat have lost three straight against the spread.</p>

<p>Their O/U record for the season is 35-47, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, Miami has played in games with an average of 218.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Miami's ATS record on the road is 24-14, and they are 40-39 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 8th place and have gone 32-20 against other teams in the East.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Heat defeated the Raptors by a score of 118-103. Miami was favored by 16.5 points in that game and has now won two straight games.</p>

<p>Miami comes into the game as one of the NBA's worst scoring teams, at 110.1 points per game. On the road, they are even worse, at 108.1 points per contest. The Heat have played at the second-slowest pace in the league this season, averaging just 95.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Looking at Tyler Herro's production over the Heat's last five games, he has averaged 21.8 points per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. In these games, Jimmy Butler has hit 55.6% of his shots from the field and averaged 18.6 points. Butler has also averaged 6.2 assists in these games. For the season, Herro and Butler are averaging 20.8 points per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Heat defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 20.7% of their games. Currently, they are 3rd in the NBA at 108.4 points per game allowed. Opponents are hitting 55.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 35.4% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Can the 76ers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The 76ers are favored by 5.5 points today and have gone 9 straight games as the favorite. This season, they are 38-13 as the favorite and have an ATS record of 34-17 as the favorite.</p>

<p>Philly has an average scoring differential of +8.3 points per game when favored and has gone 42-40 on the over/under. Today's O/U line of 208 is lower than all but one of their games this season.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Nets, the 76ers won 107-86. They were favored by 12.5 points going into the game and have now won 8 straight games overall.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the 76ers have covered in 10 straight games and have an ATS record of 49-32 for the season. At home, they are 24-16 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +4.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the 76ers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>This season, the 76ers have gone 42-40 on the over/under and their games have averaged 226.1 points per game. Today's O/U line of 208 is lower than all but one of their games this season.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as the NBA's 15th-ranked scoring offense, at 114.6 points per game. Their production at home is slightly better, at 115.5 points per contest, which is 14th in the league. The 76ers are also a middle-of-the-pack team in terms of pace, averaging 97.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Joel Embiid is averaging 33 points per game over his last three games, hitting 53.4% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also averaged 3.3 made threes per game. Across his last three games, he is averaging 12 rebounds and 5.3 assists. Tyrese Maxey has averaged 28.2 points per game in his last four games on 47.7% shooting. In this stretch, he hit 2.8 threes per game.</p><p>The 76ers' defense is presently ranked 9th in the league, allowing an average of 111.5 points per contest. Philadelphia's defense is currently forcing 11.3 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/17/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Beacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Beacons dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 95-73 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. Valparaiso entered the game as +21 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.8% overall and 20.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 87% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, while Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beacons gave up 27 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 of 19 shots to fall, a 31% success rate. Valparaiso also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Broncos' season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 98-62 loss to North Dakota State on Sunday. Playing on the road, Western Michigan entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Broncos couldn't mount a comeback, allowing another 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-13 from deep, while hitting 69.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Jacari White added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, and Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the two-point game, with the other team hitting 83% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Michigan allowed 18 threes on 58% shooting. They did limit free-throw damage, with the opponent going 4/9. The Broncos gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Maple Leafs and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Maple Leafs being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Maple Leafs.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs now stand at 21-12-2. Toronto, as the puck line underdog, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but both teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>Toronto fell behind early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period. They tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first, thanks to a goal from William Nylander. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 17:46 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's offense came up short in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, with Auston Matthews earning his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but only managed to score once, with Nylander's goal coming on a power play.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways and failed to score after the first period. They were shut out in the second, third, and overtime periods.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back after allowing the game-winning goal 2:14 into overtime in their last game. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves, finishing with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Red Wings Win at Home?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of their goals came on the power play, with Dylan Larkin finding the net each time.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin was responsible for both goals, bringing his season total to 7. He took 4 shots on goal in the game.</p> <p>Lucas Raymond earned his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on the first. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, Detroit will look to build on their last game, where they gave up just 1 goal to Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed was a short-handed tally from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the 1st period.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won two straight games. The Heat (+101) are 14-13 on the season and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic (-120) are 19-12 overall and are 4th in the East. Miami is 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-77 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 for the season with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday, improving to 14-13. The Heat were favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami jumped out to a 39-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Brooklyn responded by taking the 2nd quarter 29-19. The Heat regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 27-17 to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 41.5% clip in their win over the Nets. Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Nikola Jovic added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each contributed 17 points, with Herro also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 95 points on 39% shooting. Miami tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing only 17 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Heat sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 19-12 on the season with a 108-104 win over the Celtics on Monday. Orlando, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 58-43 at halftime. They turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 36-21, and went into the 4th tied at 79. The Magic then edged out the Celtics 29-25 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Magic shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 39.4% clip. Tristan da Silva led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Trevelin Queen added 17 points and 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Queen also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in the period.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Magic tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd to help secure a win over the Celtics. Orlando held Boston to 104 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting the Celtics to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. Orlando also recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The NFL action carries on with Week 6 and we have this AFC clash in Cleveland on Sunday, October 16, so make sure you read the best Patriots vs. Browns betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Cleveland is desperate to avoid the third loss in a row when they host New England at L FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns are -2.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 43 points. These AFC rivals have met once in 2021, and the Patriots dismantled the Browns 45-7 in Foxborough.</p>



<p><strong>Patriots shut the Lions down at home</strong></p>



<p>The New England Patriots (2-3, 2-2-1 ATS) displayed their best performance of the season with a 29-0 home victory over the Detroit Lions. That win snapped a two-game losing streak and came at a great moment for the Pats, who played great defensively. Perhaps the moment that decided the tilt came in the second quarter when Kyle Dugger returned a fumble for a 59-yard touchdown.</p>



<p>Bailey Zappe completed 17 of 21 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Jakobi Meyers was on the receiving end of that TD pass from Zappe and also led all the receivers with 111 yards on seven catches. On the ground, Rhamondre Stevenson had the game of his life as he posted career-high 161 yards on 25 carries. Defensively, the Pats had four players with five tackles: Jahlani Tavai, Adrian Phillips, Kyle Dugger, and Ja'Whaun Bentley.</p>



<p>QB Brian Hoyer (concussion), LB Ronnie Perkins (undisclosed), and Damien Harris (hamstring) are out indefinitely. QB Mac Jones (ankle), WR Nelson Agholor (hamstring), DE Lawrence Guy (shoulder), and CB Jonathan Jones (ankle) are questionable to play against Cleveland on Sunday.</p>



<p><strong>Browns suffered a tight home loss to the Chargers</strong></p>



<p>The Cleveland Browns (2-3, 2-3 ATS) lost the second game in a row and it was again a one-possession game. This time around, the Browns fell short 30-28 to the Los Angeles Chargers at home, which is the third game this season they lost by three points or fewer. Cleveland took a 14-0 lead in the opening quarter and entered the final 15 minutes with a 28-27 lead, but the visitors scored a game-winning FG in the fourth.</p>



<p>Jacoby Brissett completed 21 of 34 passes for 230 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Cleveland was excellent on the ground and registered three rushing touchdowns. Nick Chubb led the team with 134 yards and two scores on 17 attempts, while Kareem Hunt added one touchdown. When it comes to passing, David Njoku and Amari Cooper combined for 164 yards on 13 receptions (18 targets), and the latter caught that lone TD pass from Brissett. On defense, Denzel Ward and Jacob Phillips were rock-solid with 21 tackles combined.</p>



<p>QB Deshaun Watson (suspension), LB Deion Jones (shoulder), and CB Denzel Ward (concussion) are unavailable to face New England on Sunday. DE Jadeveon Clowney (knee), G Joel Bitonio (elbow), and DE Myles Garrett (shoulder) are questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>New England:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4-1 ATS in the last six road games</li><li>0-4-1 ATS in the last five vs. AFC rivals</li></ul>



<p><strong>Cleveland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight home games vs. a team with a losing road record</li></ul>



<p><strong>New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>After suffering consecutive tight losses, I am backing the Browns to respond and beat the Patriots, who are rather limited offensively. The visitors will rely on Rhamondre Stevenson to run with the ball, but unlike the Browns, who can do damage from both ground and air, New England with Bailey Zappe under the center is not as dangerous. Nick Chubb and Amari Cooper will have to be playmakers for Cleveland, and I am backing them to lead the Browns to a win. The Patriots do have a solid defense that allows 19.6 ppg, but that shouldn’t be a problem for Cleveland’s offense which scored 20+ points in every game this season and is averaging 26.6 ppg.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Browns at -2.5 (-110)</p>



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



<p>Both teams are relying on their run offense to win games. The Browns have the league-best run offense that averages 192.4 yards per game, while the Patriots are in the top 10 in that segment with 138.0 ypg. Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb will see a lot of action and will carry the ball quite often, so I don’t expect to see many passing touchdowns. Therefore, I don’t think we will have a high-scoring affair here. Under is 11-5 in the Patriots’ last 16 road games; Under is 6-1 in the Brown’s previous seven games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game, while Under is 7-1 in Cleveland’s last eight vs. a team with a losing record.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 44.5 (-135)</p>

New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/16/22

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Chicago Bulls (-142) will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets (+118) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Bulls are favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.5.</p>

<p>Chicago comes into this game with a record of 22-26, which has them 9th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 13th in the East with a record of 10-35. Charlotte has lost four straight games and is 2.5-point underdogs at home.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-106 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago Pull Off A Win at Spectrum Center?</h3><p>As the Bulls look to improve their 24-23 ATS record, they are favored by 2.5 points against the Hornets. This season, Chicago has been favored in 22 of their 48 games and has a 14-8 record as the favorite.</p>

<p>Chicago's O/U record for the season is 23-24-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 223.3 points, which is higher than today's O/U line of 217.5.</p>

<p>Chicago's last game was a 118-107 loss to the Raptors. The Bulls were favored by 6.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 228. This gave the Bulls an ATS loss and moved their overall record to 22-26 (9th in the East).</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Bulls have gone 9-9 compared to 13-17 against the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 8-15 for the season, and they are 10-12 ATS on the road.</p><p>This season, the Bulls are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.9 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 110.3 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Bulls have scored below the NBA average in 64.6% of their games. In their last two games, they have scored less than their season average.</p>

<p>Chicago is 27th in the league in pace at 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bulls are 23rd at 46%.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 43.8% of their games. Currently, they are 9th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 8-33 this season and are 15-24 ATS as the underdog. In their last four games, they have failed to cover the spread, and they are 15-28 ATS for the season.</p>

<p>Charlotte's O/U record for the season is 23-22, and 43 of their 45 games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 217.5. The average O/U line in their games is 228.4, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Charlotte's last game was a 113-92 loss to the Knicks. The O/U line for that game was 219, and the Hornets were 9-point underdogs. In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently 13th with a record of 10-35.</p>

<p>At home, the Hornets are 5-17 straight up and 7-13 ATS. Their average scoring margin at home is -11.5 points per game. On the road, the Hornets are 5-18 and 8-15 ATS.</p><p>Charlotte's offense has struggled this season, ranking 28th in points per game (108.6). At home, they are 29th in the NBA with 108.0 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Hornets have outscored the league average in just 37.8% of their games. They are also last in free throw attempts and makes per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the league at 98 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th at 45%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Hornets' defense is giving up an average of 120.3 points per contest. Charlotte's defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

<p>The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.<p></p>Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%.</p> <p>Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.</p>

Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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<p>First pitch for Monday's Reds vs. Braves NL matchup is set for 6:40 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The forecast looks good in Atlanta, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. BSSO is carrying the game on TV.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton and the Braves are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -165, while the Reds are +138. Nick Martinez is scheduled to start for the Reds, and they are 69-75, putting them 4th in the NL Central. Atlanta is 3rd in the NL East and has an overall record of 78-65.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline +138</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, September 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds pulled off a big 3-1 upset over the Mets to close out their series. Cincinnati was the +177 underdog going into this matchup. Offensively, the Reds scored their three runs on seven hits and didnjson't hit a home run.</p>

<p>Julian Aguiar got the start for the Reds, going 4 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Cincinnati is on the road today vs. the Braves with an overall record of 69-75, which has them 4th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Cardinals by 3.5 games for the 3rd spot in the division and are 13.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Reds are coming off losing two of three at home to the Mets.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds have gone 36-39 compared to 33-36 on the road. As the road underdog, the Reds are 21-30 this season, and they are an even 33-33 when favored. Cincinnati's overall series record is 16-26-3 this year, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>The Reds are a good bet on the run line this season, as they have covered in 77 of their 144 games. They have been particularly good on the road, going 42-27 ATS away from home. Cincinnati's average run differential is just +0.1 runs per game, but they have been much better in their wins, outscoring opponents by an average of 3.8 runs per game.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, which is below their season average of 9 runs per game. The Reds have played 72 games with higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, which is 50% of their games. Their over/under record for the season is 67-70, and they have gone under the total in their last two games.</p><p>Cincinnati is sending Nick Martinez to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 3.67. So far, he has made 12 starts, and opponents have turned in two quality starts. Looking at his numbers, Martinez has a WHIP of 1.15 and is averaging 7.26 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run. Before that, he had three straight outings in which he gave up at least three homers. Martinez has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 2.95 compared to 4-4 with a 3.74 ERA at home.</p><p>Elly De La Cruz comes into the game as the Reds' top home run hitter this season, and he is also 2nd on the team in RBIs. However, he has hit just .222 over his last seven games. For the season, he is batting .261. The Reds will be looking for more out of Jeimer Candelario and Spencer Steer, as Candelario is batting just .225, and Steer is hitting .232.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They are also 10th in home runs and have the 20th batting average in the MLB. Cincinnati's team OPS of .703 is also 17th in the league.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Braves's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Blue Jays, closing out their series with a 4-3 win. After allowing two runs to the Blue Jays in the top of the first, the Braves responded with a run of their own. Atlanta went on to add another two runs in the 2nd inning.</p>

<p>Chris Sale put together a good start for the Braves, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out seven Blue Jays batters. Atlanta's bullpen did give up the lead, but Raisel Iglesias closed things out in the 11th to pick up the save.</p><p>With a record of 78-65, the Braves are seven games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Atlanta will host the Reds today, and they are 23-21 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves are coming off taking two of three from the Blue Jays.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves are 40-30 this season and 38-35 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 66-49 and 12-16 as the underdog. Atlanta has an overall series record of 26-15-5 and has won two straight series.</p><p>When the Braves win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.5 runs per game. In games they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs per game. Overall, they have a run differential of +0.4 runs per game. They are 68-75 against the run line, including 29-41 at home and 39-34 on the road. They are 51-64 against the run line as the favorite and 17-11 as the underdog.</p><p>The Atlanta Braves are at home today facing the Cincinnati Reds. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Braves games this season is 8.1 runs per game. The Braves have an over/under record of 52-86 this season. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the Braves have a record of 13-23. This is the 44th game this season where the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 30.8% of their games. The majority of their games this season have had lower over/under lines, with 63 games having lines set under 8.5 runs, which is 44.1% of their games.</p><p>Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. Against the Rockies on September 4th, Morton went 5 innings, giving up 2 earned runs, and he finished with 8 strikeouts. Looking back over his last four outings, Morton has finished with a no-decision in three straight games. He has a record of 8-7 this season and an ERA of 4.24. Out of his 26 starts, Morton has turned in 10 quality starts and is averaging 9.36 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top run producers this season, as his 98 RBIs are 6th in the league and the best mark on the Braves. He also leads the team with 37 home runs and is batting .306. Over his last seven games, he has gone 8/27. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 79 RBIs and has 25 homers but is batting just .231 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 5th in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game. They have been better offensively on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. Currently, they are 15th in team batting average and are 22nd in strikeouts.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/9/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Pirates and Phoenix face off at 4:30 ET on FloH. The Phoenix are hosting the game at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Elon is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Hampton.</p><h3>HAMPTON PIRATES VS ELON PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Elon Phoenix -4</p><p>This game will be played at Entertainment and Sports Arena at 4:30 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ELON PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Elon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Hampton Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Hampton comes into this game as a +4 underdog, and they have been the underdog in 24 of their 31 games this season. They are 5-19 in those games, including a 3-13 record on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Pirates are just 2-8, and they have lost their last two on the road. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -11.0 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Hampton has gone 13-11 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 10-6, and they have gone 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games. Overall, the Pirates' ATS mark for the year is 13-14.</p><p>Hampton's over/under record for the season is 12-15 and their games have averaged 149.3 points per game. Today's over/under line of 148 is lower than the average OU line in their games this season (150.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>In their recent game, the Pirates' offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Kyrese Mullen, who is averaging 15.1 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Tedrick Wilcox Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 11.6 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Pirates' defense holds the 294th rank in the nation, allowing 76.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Hampton's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.9% this season.</p><h3>Will the Phoenix Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Elon has been the favorite in nine games this season, and they have gone 8-1 in those contests. At home, the Phoenix have gone 6-6 this year, and they are coming off a loss to Monmouth, 85-70.</p>

<p>For the season, Elon has gone 13-18, and they are 6-12 in the Coastal Athletic Association. They have gone 7-6 in non-conference play, and their average scoring margin at home is -3.1 points per game.</p><p>Elon has an ATS record of 12-17 this season, going 6-3 vs. the spread when favored. At home, the Phoenix are just 4-8 ATS this year and have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Elon's over/under record this season is 17-11-1 and the average point total in their games is 147.7. Today's over/under line of 148 is higher than the average OU line in their games of 146.2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and their over/under record in those games is 3-0.</p><p>The Elon offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Monmouth. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.1% while connecting on 11 threes. In terms of offense, the Phoenix have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 223rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 106th in percentage and 62nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Phoenix's defense is positioned 279th in the country, permitting 76.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.8 threes per game vs. Hampton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.5%.</p>

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