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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Leopards versus the Lakers? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, PA. Lafayette is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference contest against Mercyhurst. The game's over/under currently sits at 131.5 points.</p><h3>LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS MERCYHURST LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lafayette Leopards -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mercyhurst Athletic Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-68 in favor of the Leopards.</li><li>Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Leopards Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Lafayette fell to 3-5 on the season after an 82-81 home loss to Binghamton on Sunday. The Leopards, who were -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-33 at halftime, Lafayette turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Binghamton 40-33. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 126.</p><p>Lafayette's offense put up 81 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.3% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 27 of 29 attempts for a 93.1% success rate.</p> <p>Chris Walker was a standout, shooting 58.3% overall and 75% from deep, finishing with 20 points. Ben Callahan-Gold also impressed, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 75% overall, contributing 17 points.</p><p>Even though Lafayette held their opponent to 38% shooting, they still gave up 82 points. The Leopards allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lafayette's defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they hit 27, a 93% clip.</p><h3>Can Mercyhurst Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><h3>Mercyhurst Lakers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lakers fell to 3-5 on the season after an 87-59 loss to San Francisco on Sunday. Despite being +30.5 point underdogs, Mercyhurst kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Mercyhurst led 36-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 55. The game’s total points of 146 went over the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Lakers put up 59 points, shooting 47.2% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range (6/13). Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 3 attempts.</p> <p>Malik Thomas led the way with 29 points, shooting 73.3% overall. Jeff Planutis added 19 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with an 80% shooting performance.</p><p>Despite Mercyhurst's defensive efforts, they allowed 87 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Lakers struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 70% shooting on two-point attempts (26/37).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mercyhurst's defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts (54%).</p>

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