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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Red Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Raiders are hosting the game at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored by -23.5 at home against Lamar.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like Lamar at +23.5.</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>Does Lamar Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 4-5 on the season with a 69-65 road win over Southern Miss on Tuesday. Lamar entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 134 fell just short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Lamar led 36-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, allowing 34 points to Southern Miss.</p><p>Lamar's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10 for 15 from the line.</p> <p>Neftali Alvarez led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall despite hitting just 1 of 6 from three. Alexis Marmolejos added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Cody Pennebaker hit 3 of 5 from three, finishing with 16 points on 60% shooting.</p><p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Lamar held their opponent to 65 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Cardinals were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 13 attempts, a 15% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Lamar's opponent shot 50%, converting 22 of 44 two-point attempts. The Cardinals also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%.</p><h3>Will Texas Tech Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Texas Tech improved to 8-2 on the season with an 86-50 win over Oral Roberts on Monday. The Red Raiders, who were -27.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Tech led 41-19 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 136, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Texas Tech put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 68.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Red Raiders dished out 26 assists, with Federiko Federiko and Chance McMillian each contributing 5. Federiko also grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 23 points, shooting 11/13 from the field. McMillian added 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 88.9% overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 50 points, Texas Tech's defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Red Raiders couldn't contain the two-point attack, with the other team hitting 68% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech's defense allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. The Red Raiders gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Coyotes and Jets. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Jets are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Coyotes.</p><h3>ARIZONA COYOTES VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 6:00 ET on Sunday, February 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>With the Jets being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Jets.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Coyotes (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Arizona Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>Arizona comes into this game with a record of 23-29-4, which puts them in 13th place in the Western Conference and 7th place in the Central Division. On the road, the Coyotes are 8-15-4 this season and have lost two straight games away from home. Over their last ten games, Arizona has lost ten straight games and has dropped six straight games overall.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Coyotes have gone 13-28-3 this season and have lost six straight games as the underdog. Against other Western Conference teams, Arizona has gone 14-19 this season.</p></p><p>On the road, the Coyotes have a puck line record of 15-12 this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is at -0.6 goals per game. So far, Arizona has gone 28-28 against the puck line this year, and they have 12 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Coyotes have a puck line record of 23-21, and they have dropped their last two games vs. the puck line. In their last ten games, Arizona's puck line record is 3-7, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten road games.</p> <p>This season, Arizona's games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Coyotes come in with an over/under performance of 30-23-3.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Arizona has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Coyotes are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Coming into the game, the Coyotes have a 10-4 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 13-22.</p><p>The leading scorer for Arizona's offense is Clayton Keller. Coming into the game he has 22 goals, ranking 42nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Keller has 30 assists this season.</p><p>The Jets defense is currently 26th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.1 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 17th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Connor Ingram comes into the game having made 33 starts this season. So far, his record is 17-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.85%.</p><h3>Will the Jets Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home, the Jets have been nearly unbeatable this season, going 19-7-2 in their 28 games. In the Central Division, Winnipeg is in second place, two games behind the Blues.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone just 5-5, but they have won each of their last two games. Overall, Winnipeg has a record of 35-15-5, giving them 75 points on the year.</p></p><p>Winnipeg enters this game with an overall puck line record of 29-26, including going 19-19 as the favorite. So far, the Jets have won 24 games by multiple goals and have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.</p>

<p>At home, Winnipeg has a puck line record of 16-12 and an average scoring margin of +1.0 goals per game. In their last ten home games, the Jets have gone just 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Winnipeg's games have finished with 5.4 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6. In total, the Jets come in with an over/under record of 18-30-7.</p><p>Arizona has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.</p><p>Offensively, the Jets come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 21st position in the league. Winnipeg's offense is currently ranked 24th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the league.</p><p>Winnipeg's current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 21 goals, which puts him 48th in the NHL. Connor also comes into the game with 17 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Jets are currently 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.1 shots per game against Winnipeg. They also are 17th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Connor Hellebuyck comes into the game having made 41 starts this season. So far, his record is 27-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.944%.</p>

Arizona Coyotes vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 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 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 15th ranked Washington Wizards (4-21) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (14-12). The Bucks are favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on MNMT.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-117 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Wizards Ready for a Win at Milwaukee?</h3><p>Washington improved to 4-21 on the season with a 123-114 win over Charlotte on Thursday. The Wizards, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 237 exceeded the O/U line of 226.</p> <p>After trailing 30-29 after the 1st quarter, Washington took control with a 15-0 run in the 4th, turning an 86-82 deficit into a 97-86 lead. They finished strong, outscoring the Hornets 36-28 in the final quarter.</p><p>Jordan Poole knocked down 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 27 points and 4 assists in the Wizards' win over the Hornets. Malcolm Brogdon added 25 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 threes at 60% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Washington connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall. Poole scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Alex Sarr also contributed 9 of his 19 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points to the Hornets but managed to hold them to 28 points in each of the final three quarters. Washington limited Charlotte to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards did an excellent job defending the three, allowing just 8 made threes on 18% shooting. They also recorded 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Milwaukee dropped to 14-12 on the season after a 124-101 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. The Bucks entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 225 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.</p> <p>Cleveland took control early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and 69-51 at halftime. A 12-0 run in the 3rd quarter extended their lead from 98-76 to 110-76. Milwaukee outscored Cleveland 25-21 in the 4th, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field in their loss to the Cavaliers. Khris Middleton added 14 points, while Brook Lopez contributed 10 points, hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Milwaukee made just 10 threes, shooting 37% from deep and 47.1% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, adding 13 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, and allowed 124 points overall in their loss to the Cavaliers. Milwaukee also gave up 34 points in the 3rd quarter, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 21 points.</p> <p>The Cavaliers shot 50% from the field, including 42% from three, where they hit 20 threes. The Bucks sent Cleveland to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Wildcats and Tigers game? Catch the action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN. Kentucky is favored by -6.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against LSU. The over/under for the game is set at 163.5 points.</p><h3>KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LSU Tigers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kentucky Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>With a record of 18-7, Kentucky enters this game on a two-game winning streak. The Wildcats have been favored in 20 of their 25 games, going 15-5 in those contests. On the road, Kentucky has a record of 6-3 this season, and they are coming off a 70-59 win over Auburn.</p>

<p>For the year, Kentucky's average scoring margin on the road is +6.6 points per game. They have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games, and they are 8-4 in Southeastern Conference play. Overall, Kentucky is 10-3 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Kentucky has gone just 10-10 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats are just 4-6 vs. the spread. On the road, Kentucky has an ATS mark of 5-4 this year and their last 3 road games vs. the spread have resulted in a 2-1 record.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Kentucky games is 18-7. On average, their games have finished with 165.5 points compared to an average over/under line of 157.2, resulting in a margin of 8.3 points. Today's over/under line of 163.5 is higher than the over/under line in 19 of their games this season. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 146 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Kentucky offense ended with 70 points against Auburn. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 4 threes. Leading Kentucky in scoring vs. Auburn was Antonio Reeves with his 22 points. Adou Thiero also added 14 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>So far, the Wildcats' defense is ranked 290th in the country at 77.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Kentucky's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.9% this season.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>LSU has been much better at home compared to on the road this season. They are 10-5 at home compared to 3-7 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +9.7, compared to -7.2 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, LSU is just 3-10 this season. They have been the underdog in 13 of their 25 games this season. Overall, they are 13-12, including a 5-7 mark in Southeastern Conference play.</p><p>LSU's ATS record this season is 11-14, including a mark of 6-9 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers are just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>LSU's over/under record for the season sits at 13-12, and today's over/under line of 163.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.4). So far, 17 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 162 points compared to their season average of 151.6 points per game.</p><p>The LSU offense is coming off a game where they scored 64 points against South Carolina. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% and connected on 5 threes. Leading LSU in scoring vs. South Carolina was Tyrell Ward with his 16 points. Jordan Wright also added 14 points for the Tigers.</p><p>At present, the Tigers' defense is nationally ranked 232nd, allowing 74.3 points per game. Against South Carolina, the Tigers' defense gave up 63 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, South Carolina only made 5 free-throws.</p>

Kentucky Wildcats vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Kings? The puck drops at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Senators Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, Ottawa is 15th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-32-3. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 3-7 and have lost five straight games.</p>

<p>On the road, Ottawa has gone 8-18-1 this season and have lost four straight games away from home. As the underdog, they have gone 11-18-3 this year and have lost two straight games when not favored.</p></p><p>When it comes to the puck line, the Senators have gone 26-34 this year, including 11-16 on the road. Overall, Ottawa's average scoring margin sits at -.3 goals per contest, and they have 18 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Senators have gone 17-15 vs. the puck line, and they have dropped six straight games against the puck line. In their last ten road games, Ottawa has gone just 5-5 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Ottawa's games have an average of 6.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.6. The Senators come in with an over/under performance of 31-26-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Senators are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 15th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 13th in the league. This season, the Senators have a 16-20 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-12 record.</p><p>Ottawa's current leading scorer is Brady Tkachuk. This season, he has 26 goals, which puts him 28th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Tkachuk has 24 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings come into the season ranked 29th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.2 shots per game against Los Angeles. For the season, they are ranked 9th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 13-19, and his save percentage is 0.806%.</p><h3>Can the Kings Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kings are 12-11-7 and have been favored in 40 of their 61 games. In the Western Conference, Los Angeles is in 6th place and has gone 17-15 against conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Kings are 6-4 and have won two straight games when favored.</p>

<p>On the year, Los Angeles has a record of 31-20-11 and has picked up 73 points. Against teams from the Pacific Division, the Kings have gone 9-8 and are in 3rd place. In their last five games, Los Angeles is 2-3, and over their last three games, they have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Kings have gone 12-17 vs. the puck line and 4-6 in their last ten games. In their last three games, they have gone 3-0 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin at home this year is +.2 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Kings have gone 29-32 vs. the puck line for the season, including 21 games as the underdog. In their 40 games as the favorite, their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game, and they have 14 wins vs. the puck line in those games.</p> <p>This season, Los Angeles' games have an average of 5.8 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under performance of 22-36-3.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Senators have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 1 goals per game in these contests.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 19th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 5th in the league. This season, the Kings have a 20-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-4 record.</p><p>Los Angeles' leading scorer is Trevor Moore. So far, he has 24 goals which is 39th in the NHL. Moore also comes into the game with 19 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kings head into the game ranked 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.2 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 9th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie David Rittich comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.417%.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Storm versus the Pirates? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The Red Storm are the favorites in this Big East conference matchup the against the Pirates. The over/under for the game is set at 146.5 points.</p><h3>ST. JOHN'S RED STORM VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +1</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Red Storm?</h3><p>St. John's heads into this game as the favorite, which is a position they are very comfortable in. They have been favored in 12 of their 17 games this season, going 10-2 in those games. Their overall record is 12-5, and they are 4-2 in Big East play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Red Storm have gone 4-4 this season, and their average scoring margin in these games is +1.0. They are coming off a 66-65 loss to Creighton, and their record in their last 10 road games is 4-6.</p><p>St. John's has an ATS record of 10-7 this season and they are currently 6-6 vs. the spread when favored. However, their ATS mark as the favorite has been just 1-2 in their last three games. On the road, the Red Storm have gone 5-3 ATS this year and they are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>St. John's over/under record this season is 10-7 and today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (148.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the St. John's offense concluded with only 65 points against Creighton. Throughout the game, they made 2/11 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 40.6%. Joel Soriano is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 17. Meanwhile, Daniss Jenkins also brings a PPG average of 12.9 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Red Storm's defense is nationally ranked 119th, allowing 69.9 points per game. So far, the St. John's defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (523rd).</p><h3>Will the Pirates Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Seton Hall comes into this game with a 12-5 record, including a 5-1 mark in Big East action. Their current win streak is four games, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pirates are 5-4 this season, and they have gone 8-1 at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +13.3 compared to -4.9 on the road.</p><p>Seton Hall's ATS record this season is 8-9, but they have gone 5-4 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Seton Hall's games this season (140.7). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Seton Hall offense ended with 78 points against Butler. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.8% and made 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Kadary Richmond, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16.4, while Al-Amir Dawes also maintains a PPG average of 13.4 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Pirates' defense holds the 101st rank in the nation, allowing 68.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Butler, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 72 points vs. Seton Hall.</p>

St. John's Red Storm vs Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

<p>The Mavericks and Thunder are all tied up at two games apiece heading into game five of this first-round Western Conference series. Game five is set to tip-off at 9:30 PM ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line for Wednesday's game is 213 points, and the Thunder are favored by 4.5 points. On the money line, the Thunder are at -178, while the Mavericks are at +148.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, May 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-113 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a big game for the Thunder in their most recent game against the Mavericks, as he scored 34 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He also led all scorers in the game. P.J. Washington was the leading scorer for the Mavericks with 21 points. Going into the game, the Mavericks were favored by 1.5 points, but the Thunder pulled off the upset with a 100-96 win.</p>

<p>The Thunder had a big 4th quarter to come back and win the game, as they outscored the Mavericks 35-27. Going into the game, the over/under line was at 214.5 points, and the teams fell 18.5 points short of that mark. The Thunder also covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs.</p><h3>Can Dallas Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>This season, the Mavericks have an average over/under line of 232.6, which is higher than today's line of 213. On average, their games have seen 230.8 points scored.</p>

<p>Dallas has gone 41-51 on the over/under this season, and their last two games have gone under the O/U line. Today's line is 2 points lower than their last game, which finished with 196 points.</p>

<p>On the season, the Mavericks have a record of 14-20 as the underdog and are 17-17 ATS in those games. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -5.6 points per game.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Mavericks lost to the Thunder by a score of 100-96. They were favored by 1.5 points in that game, giving them an ATS loss.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 5th place with a record of 50-32. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 31-21 compared to 19-11 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Mavericks are 28-18 straight up and 30-16 ATS. Their ATS record for the season is 54-38, and they are 17-17 as the underdog.</p><p>For the season, Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points, 9.8 assists, and 9.2 rebounds. Over his last five games, he has hit just 37.9% of his shots and 25.6% of his threes but still averaged 23.2 points per game. P.J. Washington is averaging 12.9 points and 5.6 rebounds for the season but has averaged 20.2 points and 8 rebounds in his last five games while hitting 4.6 threes per game.</p>

<p>Dallas is averaging 117.9 points per game this season, which is 8th in the league. Their home scoring average is 117.2 compared to 115.8 on the road. The Mavericks are 4th in made threes per game at 14.6 but just 15th in three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>When it comes to points allowed per game, the Mavericks are 17th in the league at 114.3. On the road, they are giving up 115.0 points per game, which is also 16th in the NBA.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, Dallas has been the 9th best defense in the league, allowing just 105.8 points per game. However, during that stretch, they have struggled to keep opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 28th in made free throws allowed.</p>

<p>On the season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 61.0% of the time vs. the Mavericks. When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average 50.0% of the time.</p><h3>Can The Thunder Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Today's game is a rematch of the Thunder's last game, which they won 100-96 as 1.5-point underdogs. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 196 points, which was below the O/U line of 214.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City is the favorite today (-4.5), and they have a 52-15 record as the favorite this season. In games where they are favored, they have gone 39-28 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +10.6 points per game.</p>

<p>The Thunder are currently in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 57-25. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 36-16 compared to 21-9 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, the Thunder have an average scoring margin of +12.8 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 29-16, while they are 27-22 on the road. Overall, they are 29-16 ATS at home and 23-22 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's O/U record for the season is 46-43-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. Today's O/U line is set at 213, and the Thunder have played just three games with lower O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>The Thunder have an average over/under line of 230.6 points per game this season, and their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 230.1 points.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.2 points per game over his last five games. In these games, he shot 46.5% from the field. Jalen Williams has averaged 18.4 points and 5.4 assists in his last five games. Overall, the Thunder are the NBA's 3rd best scoring team at 120.1 points per game.</p>

<p>For the season, the Thunder are the top three-point shooting team in the league but are just 16th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 3rd in scoring at 120.1 points per game. Looking at their home games, they are averaging 122.1 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Thunder have been one of the best in the league this season, ranking 9th in points allowed per game at 111.2. Oklahoma City has been especially tough at home, giving up just 109.2 points per contest, which is the 7th best mark in the NBA.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even stingier, allowing just 100.8 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have struggled to find their shooting stroke, hitting just 41.5% of their attempts from the field.</p>

<p>One area where Oklahoma City has struggled this season is defending the three-point line. On the year, they are 21st in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.0%. However, over their last five games, they have been much better in that regard, holding opponents to just 34.8% shooting from beyond the arc.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 5/15/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 9:38 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an AL West matchup between the Astros and Angels. Houston is currently 1st in the AL West and has an overall record of 78-68, while the Angels are 5th in the division with an overall record of 60-86.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Astros at -205 compared to the Angels at +171, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. Samuel Aldegheri is starting for the Angels, and the Astros are going with Yusei Kikuchi.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Friday, September 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Astros 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>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>Houston closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a 6-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -276. Offensively, the Astros scored their six runs on 12 hits and only hit one home run.</p>

<p>Framber Valdez got the start for the Astros, going 6 1/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up one run on five hits and issued just one walk. Jason Heyward was hot at the plate, going 3/3 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Houston is 78-68 overall and leads the AL West by 4.5 games over the Mariners. The Astros lost two of three games in their series vs. the Athletics. So far, they are 22-20 in AL West games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Astros are 36-36 this season compared to a mark of 42-32 at home. As the road favorite, the Astros have gone 21-22 this season, and they are 60-49 as the favorite overall. Heading into today's game, the Astros have dropped three straight road games.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, they have a run line record of 39-33. Their average run margin is +0.2 runs per game away from home. As the underdog, Houston has a run line record of 25-12.</p><p>When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs for their game against the Angels. This season, the combined run average in their games is 8.6 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for the Astros this season is 60-81, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-27. The over has hit in two straight games for Houston.</p><p>Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 8-9 with an ERA of 4.31. Kikuchi's WHIP for the season is currently 1.25. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work but still came away with the win. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Kikuchi has a total of nine quality starts this year and is averaging 10.51 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has 183 strikeouts, which ranks eighth in the league.</p><p>Yordan Alvarez has been the Astros' top hitter this season, as he is batting .311 with 32 home runs and 80 RBIs. He also comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak. Yainer Diaz has also been a big power threat for the Astros, as he has 16 homers and is batting .301. Alex Bregman is 2nd on the team in homers but is hitting just .256 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are 3rd in batting average and are also among the league leaders in runs scored. They have been especially good at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are 12th in runs scored and are also one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Twins with a 6-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th. Los Angeles was the +180 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Angels only had four fewer hits than the Twins but scored just four runs. Three of their runs came in the 1st inning, and they added another run in the 3rd. However, they didn't score again after the 3rd.</p><p>With an overall record of 60-86, the Angels trail the Astros by 18 games in the AL West. Currently, they are 5th in the division, 4 games behind the Athletics for the 4th spot in the division. Los Angeles is coming off dropping two straight games to the Twins and lost the series 2-1.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are 30-42 this season, and they are 30-44 on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 54-71 this year and just 6-15 when favored. Los Angeles' overall series record is 13-30-3, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Angels have been a better play when they are the underdog, going 70-55, compared to when they are the favorite, going just 5-16. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.1, while it's -3.7 in losses. They have lost two straight run line bets as the favorite.</p><p>The Angels are home to the Astros today with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 70-70. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 30-25. The over has hit in two straight games for the Angels.</p><p>Samuel Aldegheri will be making his second start of the season for the Angels, and he will be taking on the Astros at home. In his first start of the year, Aldegheri picked up a win against the Rangers, going 6 innings and giving up just 1 earned run. He also struck out 7 batters. However, he did give up 3 hits and 2 walks.</p><p>The Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. This has them ranked 27th in the league. At home, they are averaging 4 runs per game, which is also near the bottom of the league. As a team, they are batting just .229, and their on-base percentage of .301 is also near the bottom of the league.</p>

<p>One of the few bright spots in the Angels lineup has been Taylor Ward, who is batting .248 for the season and has gone 8/22 in his last six games. During this stretch, he has two home runs and five runs scored. Zach Neto is also having a solid season, batting .256 with 21 homers.</p>

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