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Planning on watching today's Lancers and Eagles game? Catch the action at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Longwood is favored by -3.5 against North Carolina Central. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.<h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: North Carolina Central Eagles +3.5This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.<h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina Central pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Longwood as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Longwood improved to 7-3 on the season with a 77-55 road win over Campbell on Wednesday, December 18th. Entering the game as 3-point favorites, the Lancers covered the spread, but the combined points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5. 

Longwood took control early, leading 34-20 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35, maintaining their lead and securing the win.Longwood's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 56.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes (7/24). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 14 of 18 attempts for a 77.8% success rate. The Lancers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Colby Duggan and Johan Nziemi both contributed 13 points, with Duggan hitting 4 of 5 threes. Michael Christmas and Colby Garland each added 11 points, with Garland also handing out 6 assists.Longwood's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposing team making only 9 of 27 attempts. From beyond the arc, Longwood allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19, shooting 70%. Longwood gave up 7 offensive rebounds.<h3>Will the Eagles Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> North Carolina Central improved to 3-8 on the season with a 77-70 road win over Longwood on Saturday. The Eagles entered the game as +8 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory. After a 34-34 tie at halftime, NCCU outscored Longwood 43-36 in the second half. The total points for the game were 147, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.North Carolina Central's offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 54.7% from the field and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 59% of their two-point attempts and hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-14 from three-point range. Keishon Porter led the way with 20 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Po'Boigh King added 16 points, hitting 3-of-6 from deep, while Colby Garland contributed 15 points and 6 assists. The Eagles also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.North Carolina Central's defense couldn't slow down their opponent, giving up 70 points on 51% shooting. They struggled to defend inside, allowing 67% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes. They sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Eagles gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

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Looking to win big? The Sharks and Canucks face off at 9:00 ET on NBCS. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.<h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.<h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Canucks to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>The Canucks should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3>San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 11-20-6 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game. The Sharks took a 1-0 lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose managed to tie it up at 2-2 in the third, only to give up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left.The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, with Nico Sturm netting his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period. Mikael Granlund followed with his sixth goal, scoring at 1:17 in the third period. San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to convert on the power play. Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist, while William Eklund added his seventh. Luke Kunin also contributed with his third assist of the season.San Jose's defense gave up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks had previously tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.<h3>Is It the Canucks Game to Lose at Home?</h3>Vancouver improved to 16-11-7 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the 5 combined goals fell short of that mark. 

After falling behind in the second period, Vancouver tied it up at 5:19. They took the lead at 15:38 in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. The Canucks secured the win with just 26 seconds left in regulation.Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He found the net at 14:41 in the second period and then again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period. Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but also had 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second.Vancouver's defense gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and also allowed a late equalizer at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

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Get ready for Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat will face off against each other on Sunday, October 11.  

Although the Lakers opened the series with a couple of wins while dominating their rivals on both sides of the ball, the Heat fought bravely over the previous three encounters and pulled off a couple of upsets. 

Miami is still on the verge of elimination, so we’ll see another dramatic clash Sunday in the NBA bubble. The NBA Playoffs betting continues, so we bring you the best betting pick for the Lakers versus Heat showdown along with the most important betting tips and notes. 

The Line

According to <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI</a>, the Lakers are 5-point favorites in this one, while their moneyline odds sit at -200. The Heat are listed as +180 moneyline dogs with a total of 214.5 points on <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a>.  

Injuries/Suspensions

The Lakers are coming in full strength, though Anthony Davis suffered a minor heel injury in Game 5. The Heat are still missing Goran Dragic (foot), and the veteran point guard should remain on the sidelines for the rest of the series. 

What's at Stake?

The Lakers blew their first chance to win their 17th title in franchise history last Friday, losing 111-108 to the Heat in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. 

On the other side, Miami wants to become the second team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the finals. That would bring them their fourth championship and first since 2013 when LeBron James led the Heat. 

The Spot

This time, LeBron is leading the way for the Lakers, but he didn’t take the last shot in Game 5. Instead, he assisted Danny Green who missed the open 3-pointer, and the Heat somehow escaped with the victory. 

I thought the Lakers had the momentum on their side. Now, it seems like we’ll get another nail-biting finish Sunday. This Miami team just refuses to go away. 

The Matchup

The Heat used only seven guys in their rotation last time out, and Jimmy Butler played all but 38 seconds to finish the game with 35 points, 12 boards, and 11 assists. That was his second triple-double in the 2020 NBA Finals after posting 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 dimes in a 115-104 victory in Game 3. 

Furthermore, Butler had five steals, and his presence on the defensive end was essential for Miami, although LeBron James scored 40 points on 15-for-21 shooting from the field. 

Anthony Davis had 28 points and 12 boards, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16 points, but the Lakers’ second unit shot 5-for-22 from the field for 14 points. On the other side, Kendrick Nunn scored 14 points off the bench on his own. 

The Heat made 42.4% of their 3-pointers which was another important factor, and Duncan Robinson finally found his mojo, finishing the game with 26 points and seven triples. 

If they want to tie the series, the Heat desperately need to continue making treys. The Lakers have more firepower at the low post, dominating the Heat on the glass in this series while scoring a lot of easy baskets in the paint. 

The Bets

I would be surprised if we don’t get another dramatic clash all the way to the end. Therefore, I’m backing the Heat to cover a 7-point spread at -150 odds, although I think the Lakers will finish the job in six games. 

Miami has dropped nine of its last 12 games against the Lakers, but the Heat are 5-1 ATS in their previous six matchups with Los Angeles. With so much on the table for both sides, I expect to see a tight battle down the stretch. The Lakers are an experienced team, but even if they win, it won’t be an easy task.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat – Game 6 Pick, Odds & Prediction – 10/11/20

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