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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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This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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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