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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>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won two straight games. The Heat (+101) are 14-13 on the season and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic (-120) are 19-12 overall and are 4th in the East. Miami is 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-77 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 46.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 for the season with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday, improving to 14-13. The Heat were favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami jumped out to a 39-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Brooklyn responded by taking the 2nd quarter 29-19. The Heat regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 27-17 to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 41.5% clip in their win over the Nets. Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Nikola Jovic added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each contributed 17 points, with Herro also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 95 points on 39% shooting. Miami tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing only 17 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Heat sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 19-12 on the season with a 108-104 win over the Celtics on Monday. Orlando, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 58-43 at halftime. They turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 36-21, and went into the 4th tied at 79. The Magic then edged out the Celtics 29-25 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Magic shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 39.4% clip. Tristan da Silva led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Trevelin Queen added 17 points and 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Queen also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in the period.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Magic tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd to help secure a win over the Celtics. Orlando held Boston to 104 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting the Celtics to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. Orlando also recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>On the money line, the Commanders are -361 favorites as they head into their week 15 matchup against the Saints at 1:00 ET. The Saints are +282 on the money line and +7.5 point underdogs. The over/under line is sitting at 43 points. This NFC matchup will be aired on FOX, and it is being played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 27 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Commanders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Heading into week 15, the Commanders hold an 8-5 record, placing them 11th in our NFL power rankings. After three straight losses, Washington bounced back in week 13 with a 42-19 win over the Titans. They were 6-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 8-4-1. They are 6-2 as favorites and 2-2-1 as underdogs this season.</p> <p>Washington has an O/U record of 9-4, with the over hitting in their last two games. Their games have averaged 51.7 points, with an average line of 46.1. We give the Commanders an 84.8% chance of making the playoffs, but just a 2% chance of winning the NFC East.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Commanders are 4th in our offensive power rankings. They are averaging 28.9 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL, and 377.6 yards per game, which ranks 5th. Washington has relied heavily on the run game, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game with 156.9. They are 18th in passing yards per game, despite ranking 24th in passing attempts. On 3rd down, they rank 6th in the league with a 44.1% conversion rate, and they lead the NFL in red zone attempts, although they are just 26th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 13, QB Jayden Daniels threw for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns, completing 25 of 30 passes. Terry McLaurin led the team with 8 catches for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 103 yards on 16 carries. The Commanders scored 21 points in the 1st quarter and finished with 42 points in their win over the Titans. They also converted 9 of 14 3rd downs and went 5/7 in the red zone.</p><p>Washington's defense played a big role in their 42-19 win over the Titans, holding Tennessee to just 35 yards rushing on 11 attempts. The Commanders' defense gave up two passing touchdowns, but they allowed only 210 yards through the air and limited the Titans to a 48.6% completion percentage. They also forced Tennessee to convert on only 41.7% of their third down attempts.</p><p></p><p>Washington's defense recorded two sacks and won the quarterback hit battle by a margin of +7. Overall, the Commanders allowed just 245 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Are The Saints Going Win In At Upset At Caesars Superdome</h3><p>With a 5-8 record, the Saints sit 3rd in the NFC South and rank 29th in our power rankings. They have a -0.2 average scoring margin and are 5-8 ATS, including two straight losses. As favorites, they are 1-3 ATS and 4-5 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 7-6, with the under hitting in their last two games.</p> <p>New Orleans has a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. In week 14, they beat the Giants 14-11 but didn’t cover as 5.5-point favorites. The combined 25 points fell short of the 41-point line. In week 13, they lost 21-14 to the Rams, ending a two-game win streak.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Saints are 18th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.3) and 14th in yards per game (341.5). New Orleans has leaned on the run game, ranking 7th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards per game. They are 17th in passing attempts and 19th in passing yards per game.</p> <p>In week 14, Derek Carr threw for 219 yards (20/31) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception against the Giants. Alvin Kamara had 44 rushing yards on 17 carries, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the team with 51 receiving yards. The Saints scored 14 points, with 7 coming in the first and third quarters.</p><p>The Saints' defense was tough to move the ball against on third down in their most recent game, as the Giants converted just 26.3% of their third down attempts. New Orleans came away with a 14-11 win, holding the Giants to just 213 yards passing. The Saints' defense also limited the Giants to a 42.9% completion percentage and didn't allow a passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>Despite giving up 112 rushing yards on 23 attempts, the Saints held the Giants to 4.9 yards per attempt. They also came away with two sacks and an interception in the game.</p>

Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

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<p>The Mariners head into Sunday's matchup vs. the Angels looking to extend their four-game winning streak. They are 33-27 overall and 1st in the AL West. On the money line, they are the heavy favorite at -200, while the Angels are +168. Today's over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch from T-Mobile Park in Seattle is set for 4:10 PM ET. RSNW will be televising this one, and the Angels are starting Griffin Canning. He is facing off against Luis Castillo and the Mariners.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +168</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, June 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Seattle cruised to a 9-0 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 4th inning, scoring four of their nine runs. As for the Angels, they had their best chance to score in the 3rd, but left the bases loaded. Heading into the game, the Mariners were favored at -168 on the money line.</p>

<p>Julio Rodriguez was the Mariners' top hitter, going 3/4 with two RBIs. J.P. Crawford and Luke Raley each drove in two for Seattle's offense. On the other side, Willie Calhoun had a two-hit game for the Angels.</p>

<p>Bryce Miller pitched well for the Mariners in this one, going six innings and striking out nine without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Reid Detmers had a rough outing for the Angels, taking the loss.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 21-37, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Mariners by 11 games. The Angels have dropped four straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Mariners 0-2 heading into today's game. So far, they are just 4-4 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are only 7-21 this year, and they are just above .500 at 14-16 on the road. This season, the Angels are just 1-4 as the favorite, and they are 20-33 as the underdog. So far, they have dropped two straight games as the road underdog.</p><p>Despite being underdogs in most games, the Angels have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 33-25 overall. Their run line record on the road is particularly strong at 20-10, and even though they have lost their last game against the run line, they are still 7-3 in their last 10 games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5.</p><p>The Los Angeles Angels are on the road today against the Seattle Mariners. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Angels' games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 33-24. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, they are 3-1. The over has hit in three straight Angels games.</p><p>Griffin Canning will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Yankees, he gave up three earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back over his last three outings, Canning has finished with a no-decision in each one. The right-hander has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 5.08. Canning's WHIP for the season is currently 1.45. So far, he has made two quality starts and is averaging 6.51 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Canning has allowed 10 home runs.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league and have been a better offensive team at home than on the road. As a team, they are batting .240, which is 12th in the league, and have the 5th most home runs in the league. Los Angeles has been pretty good at avoiding strikeouts but have not been a patient team at the plate, as they are 24th in walks.</p>

<p>Mike Trout and Jo Adell are 2nd and 3rd on the team in RBIs, but both are looking to get their batting averages up, as Trout is hitting just .220 and Adell is batting .207. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the Angels, leading the team with 34 RBIs and is 10th in the league with 11 homers. He has a batting average of .264.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is currently 33-27 overall, good for a four-game lead over the Rangers in the AL West. The Mariners have taken the first two games of this series vs. the Angels, and they are 11-4 in divisional games this year. Seattle is also 14-9 as the home favorite this year and 19-14 overall as the favorite. As for their overall record at home, the Mariners are 20-11 compared to a 13-16 mark on the road.</p>

<p>The Mariners have won two straight games, and they are 6-4 in their last 10. So far, they have played 60 games this year, and they are currently in 1st place in the AL West. At home, the Mariners have won two straight, and they are 5-2 in their last seven home games.</p><p>Seattle has been a .500 team against the run line this season, going 30-30. The Mariners have been a better bet at home, where they are 17-14 vs. the run line. They have been favored in 33 games and have gone 15-18 vs. the run line in those contests.</p><p>Seattle is playing at home against the Los Angeles Angels with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The Mariners have an over/under record of 23-34 on the season, with an average combined run average of 7.4 runs per game. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 6-12. The over has hit in two straight games for the Mariners, and 45% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than today's 7.5 total.</p><p>Mariners starter Luis Castillo has made 12 starts this season, and he has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 3.28. Looking at his overall numbers, Castillo has a WHIP of 1.19 and has issued just 2.4 walks per nine innings compared to 9.46 strikeouts. He has made eight quality starts this year. In his last outing, Castillo finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had given up two earned runs in three straight starts. Castillo has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings.</p><p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. This is the 28th ranked scoring offense in the league. So far, they have been even worse at home, putting up just 3.6 runs per game. The Mariners are also the league's worst team when it comes to striking out, averaging 10 strikeouts per contest.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh has been a bright spot in the Mariners lineup this season, leading the team with 33 RBIs and 11 home runs. However, he is batting just .208. Julio Rodriguez has been hot of late, hitting .361 over his last nine games and is batting .273 for the season. Ty France is also near the top of the league in home runs, as his seven homers are the 2nd most on the team and 14th in the MLB.</p>

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