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<p>Betting on today's Rainbow Warriors and Beach game? Catch the action at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA, as the Beach hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. Hawaii is favored by -6 in this Big West conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132 points.</p><h3>HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach +6</p><p>This game will be played at Walter Pyramid at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Not only will Long Beach State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Hawaii Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Hawaii dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 78-72 road loss to Grand Canyon on Tuesday. The Rainbow Warriors were +14.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, exceeding the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Hawaii found themselves down 43-27 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Grand Canyon 45-35 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-25 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points, hitting 4-of-6 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Tyon Grant-Foster added 23 points, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field and missing all four of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hawaii held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. The other team also went 24/32 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their foul shots.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Long Beach State?</h3><h3>Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Long Beach State picked up their first win of the season on Thursday, defeating Cal State Fullerton 73-56 on the road. The Beach, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. Their record now stands at 1-8.</p> 

<p>Long Beach State led 33-24 at halftime and added 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The total points for the game were 129, just over the O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>Long Beach State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.9%, with a strong 60.6% shooting inside the arc (20/33). From three-point range, they hit 6 of 18 attempts, shooting 33.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Long Beach State shot 60%, connecting on 15 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Devin Askew led the way with 16 points, despite shooting just 35.7% overall and 20% from three. Kam Martin added 11 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Long Beach State's defense held their opponent to 56 points, despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the opposing team hit 22 of 36 two-point attempts, good for 61%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Long Beach State was effective, limiting their opponent to just 1 made three on 13 attempts (7%). They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they hit 9 free throws (50%). Long Beach State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-463) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+353) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami is currently 6th in the East, while Brooklyn is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 213.5 points, and the Heat (-10) are favored by double-digits. The Nets are 11-17 on the season, while the Heat have lost three straight and are 13-13 overall.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -10</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-72 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Brooklyn Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-17 on the season after a 105-94 home loss to the Jazz on Saturday. Brooklyn, who were -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 199, well below the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started strong, leading 24-19 after the 1st quarter, but a 31-21 2nd quarter for Utah put the Nets behind. They trailed 75-63 going into the 4th, and despite outscoring the Jazz 31-30 in the final period, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 105-94 loss to the Jazz, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.5% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 18 points, 13 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Ben Simmons added 15 points and 10 assists, while Shake Milton chipped in 11 points. Simmons scored 6 points in the 1st quarter, and Milton contributed 5 points in the 2nd.</p><p>The Nets held the Jazz to 105 points but couldn't capitalize on their defensive effort in a 105-94 loss. Brooklyn's defense was strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they gave up 31 in the 2nd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Jazz shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, with Utah hitting 14 threes at a 34% clip. The Nets also limited the Jazz's trips to the free-throw line, where they went 9/17. Defensively, the Nets finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-13 after a 121-114 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Miami, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Miami appeared to be in control after a 14-0 run early on and led 106-84 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat managed just 8 points in the final period while allowing the Magic to score 37, leading to a stunning turnaround.</p><p>The Heat shot 48% from the field in their loss to the Magic, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% of their threes, with only 9 makes. Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier led Miami with 23 points each, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 assists.</p> <p>Herro scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Rozier added 12 in the 2nd. Adebayo was consistent throughout, scoring 8 points in the 1st and 7 more in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a consistent defensive effort through the first three quarters, allowing 28 points in each, the Heat gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 121-114 loss to the Magic. Miami allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Magic to just 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Miami finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals in the game.</p>

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+102) will host the Bucks (-122) in a Central Division matchup. Milwaukee is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record, while Chicago is 9th in the East at 13-16.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Bucks favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 15-12 on the season with a 112-101 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bucks were favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A pivotal 14-0 run by Milwaukee turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 48-44 to 62-44. They held the Wizards to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and although Washington outscored them 29-26 in the 4th, the Bucks’ lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Bobby Portis led the Bucks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% rate. He also added 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Khris Middleton contributed 18 points, making 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bucks made 20 threes as a team, shooting 41.7% from deep, though their overall FG% was 44.9%. Portis scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Bucks' defense tightened up after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 36 points. They bounced back in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 22 points. Milwaukee gave up 29 points in the 4th but still held the Wizards to 101 points overall.</p> <p>The Bucks held Washington to 44% shooting but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. Milwaukee sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Bucks also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Chicago dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 123-98 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 239.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston took control with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 51-47 to 57-51. The Celtics outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls struggled offensively in their loss to the Celtics, shooting just 37.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 34.1%, though they did hit 14 threes in the game.</p> <p>Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter. Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Coby White each added 14 points, with LaVine hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Celtics, giving up 123 points while allowing Boston to shoot 48% from the field. Chicago allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in the 2nd, 32 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago did manage to limit Boston's three-point shooting, holding them to 33% from beyond the arc with 15 made threes. The Bulls also sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12 attempts. Defensively, Chicago recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Explorers and Tar Heels face off at 4:00 ET on CW. The Tar Heels are hosting the game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 164 points, and North Carolina is favored by -21.5 vs. La Salle.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like La Salle at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does La Salle Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>La Salle fell to 6-4 on the season after an 82-68 road loss to Saint Joseph's on Saturday. The Explorers entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>La Salle trailed 33-29 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 150, just under the 152.5-point O/U line.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 68 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, but they did hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 18-for-21.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the Explorers with 24 points, while Xzayvier Brown added 21 points on 63.6% shooting, including 3-for-5 from deep. La Salle managed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists in the game.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Explorers allowed 26 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle's opponents shot 31%, hitting 6 of 19 three-point attempts. The Explorers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12, a 75% success rate.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina improved to 5-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Tar Heels were heavy favorites at -18.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 133 fell well short of the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UNC led 31-30 at halftime and outscored Georgia Tech 37-35 in the second half to secure the win. While they got the victory, the Tar Heels will need to address their inability to pull away from a team they were expected to handle more easily.</p><p>North Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39% from the field and 20.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, but they did manage to connect on 81% of their free throws, going 17 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Lance Terry led the Tar Heels with 22 points, despite shooting just 26.3% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. Seth Trimble and Baye Ndongo each added 19 points, with Trimble shooting 83.3% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Ndongo also contributed 12 rebounds in the game.</p><p>North Carolina put together a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 39% shooting from the field. The Tar Heels were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, North Carolina's defense allowed 18 made two-point shots on 35 attempts, a 51% conversion rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws (81%). The Tar Heels gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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