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<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>

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<p>The Blue Devils and Cardinals are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The Cardinals will host the game at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Duke is favored bt -9.5 vs. Louisville. The over/under for the game is 144.5 points.</p><h3>DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisville Cardinals +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Louisville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Duke Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Duke improved to 6-2 on the season with an 84-78 win over Auburn on Wednesday. The Blue Devils, playing at home, were -3.5 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Duke led 43-36 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Though they didn’t tighten up defensively after the break, their offense was enough to secure the win.</p><p>Duke's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Isaiah Evans was a standout, hitting 6 of 8 threes for 18 points in just 16 minutes. Cooper Flagg had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Duke's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 field goals, including 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, where the opposing team shot 55%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duke's opponents hit 9 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 40%. Duke also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 17, shooting 63%. Duke gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cardinals Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals fell to 5-3 on the season after an 86-63 home loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday. Louisville, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-31 at halftime, Louisville allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 32. The total points for the game reached 149, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Louisville struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of their 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, though they did manage to shoot 51.9% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cardinals went 20-for-30, shooting 66.7%. They grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Dre Davis led the team with 20 points, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Louisville's defensive efforts, they gave up 86 points, even while holding their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field. The Cardinals allowed 14 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville's defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 30 attempts, just 16% shooting. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 20, shooting 66%. Louisville also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Explorers and Dragons game? Catch the action at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FloC. In this non-conference matchup, La Salle is favored by -1 against Drexel. The over/under for the game is 134 points.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +1</p><p>This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Explorers Pull Off a Win at Philadelphia?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle picked up a 93-77 win over Cornell on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. The Explorers were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 170, going over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.</p> 

<p>La Salle led 47-39 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while holding Cornell to 38. It was a solid all-around performance for the Explorers, who controlled the game from start to finish.</p><p>La Salle put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes on 18 tries.</p> <p>The Explorers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Corey McKeithan led the way with 25 points, while Demetrius Lilley and Deuce Jones added 16 and 15 points, respectively. Jacob Beccles was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed their opponent to shoot 55% from two-point range, with 24 made baskets on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle's opponent hit 7 of 18 threes, shooting 38%. The Explorers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 24 free throws, a 72% success rate. La Salle gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>In their recent game against Temple, the Dragons fell 69-61 on Tuesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, Drexel kept things closer than expected on the road.</p> <p>After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Drexel was outscored 32-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 130 came in below the O/U line of 144.</p><p>Drexel struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 21.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 33 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they connected on 8 of 12 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line.</p> <p>The Dragons grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Zion Stanford led the way with 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 20 points, despite shooting 31.2% from the field.</p><p>Despite Drexel's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Dragons held their opponent to 43% on two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 41 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense limited their opponent to 4 threes on 12 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 67%.</p>

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