<p>The Bengals are favored at -177 on the money line as they face the Broncos on Saturday, December 28th at 4:30 ET on NFLN. The Broncos are +150 on the money line, and the point spread is sitting at -3 in favor of the Bengals. The over/under line is 50 points for this week 17 AFC matchup being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Bengals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos hold a 9-6 record, putting their playoff chances at 78.6% despite sitting 20th in our power rankings. Denver is 11-4 against the spread, including a 7-0 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 10-5, with the over hitting in four straight games.</p> <p>In week 16, the Broncos couldn’t extend their win streak to four games, falling 34-27 to the Chargers. Denver was a 3-point underdog and couldn’t cover the spread. The 61 combined points easily surpassed the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 24.2, but sit 22nd in passing yards per game with 205.5, despite being 10th in passing attempts. Denver is 19th in rushing yards per game, averaging 108.5 on 26.1 attempts per game. On 3rd down, they rank 19th with a conversion rate of 37.7% and are 20th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 16, Bo Nix threw for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 29 of 40 passes without an interception. Marvin Mims Jr. led the team with 62 receiving yards on 3 catches, and Audric Estime had 48 rushing yards on 9 carries. Denver scored 17 points in the first half but managed only 3 points in the 4th quarter against the Chargers.</p><p>In their 34-27 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos' defense allowed 380 yards and 74.2% completions. They gave up 263 passing yards, with the Chargers averaging 8.5 yards per attempt through the air. Denver defended the run decently, allowing 117 yards on 28 attempts (4.2 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite struggling to get off the field, the Broncos did come up with one interception and recorded two sacks. The Chargers converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Bengals Win At Home Over The Broncos?</h3><p>The Bengals have won three straight games, improving their record to 7-8. After a week 13 loss to the Steelers, Cincinnati bounced back with consecutive wins over the Cowboys, Titans, and Browns. In week 16, they easily handled Cleveland, winning 24-6 and covering the 10-point spread. This puts the Bengals at 9-6 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of +2 points per game.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Cincinnati ranks 15th in our power rankings and has a 6.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3rd in the AFC North with a 2-3 division record. The Bengals are 5-3 on the road but just 2-5 at home this season.</p><p>Joe Burrow has thrown for 3 touchdowns in each of his last three games, including a 252-yard performance in week 16 against the Browns, where he posted a passer rating of 134. Before that, he threw for 271 yards in week 15 and 369 yards in week 14. Ja'Marr Chase led the team in receiving in week 16, catching 6 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Chase Brown rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries in week 16, following his 97-yard game in week 15.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Bengals rank 5th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game with 267.3, while ranking 6th in points per game, averaging 28.2. Cincinnati ranks 4th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a success rate of 46.8%.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense was dominant in their 24-6 win over the Browns, allowing just 125 passing yards and forcing two interceptions. The Bengals held Cleveland to 20 completions on 34 attempts (58.8%) and limited them to a 3.7 yards per attempt. The Bengals also came away with five sacks and held the Browns to a 25% third-down conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite struggling to stop the run, giving up 148 yards on just 24 attempts, the Bengals were able to control the game by shutting down the Browns' passing attack.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>ESNU has the television coverage for this Bulls vs. 49ers matchup. Kickoff takes place at 7:30 on Saturday, November 25th. This week 13 CFB showdown is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa FL. South Florida comes into this American Athletic matchup, as the -5.5 point home favorite. Keep reading to get my analysis on how this game plays out.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 31-26 in favor of South Florida.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Charlotte at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 56.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 57 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the 49ers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>So far, the Charlotte 49ers are 3-8, including going 1-3 on the road and 0-4 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Charlotte has gone 4-4 so far this season. This has come on an average scoring differential of -9 and being the underdog in all of their games.</p><p>This season, Charlotte holds an over/under record of 3-5. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 44.6 points, with the typical over/under line set at 48 points.</p><p>On the offensive side, Charlotte has averaged 17.8 points per game this season. This figure has them 99th in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 168 passing yards, is ranked 115th nationally. In terms of rushing, they're 83rd in rushing yards with an average of 419 rushing attempts per contest this season.</p><p>Charlotte's defense sits at 108th for points allowed, allowing 26.8 points per game. So far, teams have been averaging 201.1 passing yards per game against them (53rd nationally). On the ground, they're yielding 161.8 rushing yards, ranking them 102nd in college football.</p><h3>Does South Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The South Florida Bulls take on the Charlotte with a 5-6 record, including 2-4 on the road and 2-2 at home.</p><p>So far, South Florida has been favored three times and the underdog in seven games. This has led to an ATS record of 5-5 and an average scoring differential of -7.5.</p><p>Over 11 games, the average over/under line for South Florida's games has been 63.5 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 66.1 points, resulting in an OU record of 6-4.</p><p>South Florida's rushing attack is ranked 5th in college football with 496 rushing attempts per game. This has translated into an average of 184.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 28th nationally. On average, they are attempting 35 passes per game leading to 266.6 passing yards per contest. In terms of scoring, they hold the 47th position, averaging 29.3 points per game.</p><p>In terms of passing yards allowed per game, South Florida's defense is ranked 23rd. Opponents, on average, attempt 37.6 passes against the Bulls. They are allowing 36.8 PPG, which places them 154th in college football. Their rush defense ranks 95th in the NCAA.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

<p>Leading up to game two of this interleague battle, the Orioles (98-59, 46-30 home) will send Grayson Rodriguez to the mound to take on the Nationals (69-89, 35-42 away) and Patrick Corbin.  Find out who I like to come out on top in this Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles matchup in Baltimore.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Nationals +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Wednesday, September 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS:</h3><ul><li>Against the runline, the Orioles have gone just 1-4 in their last five home games.</li><li>The Orioles have dropped two straight games vs. the runline at home.</li><li>The Nationals have gone 1-2 in Grayson Rodriguez's last five starts.</li></ul><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS</h3><p>Looking to snap a two game losing streak, the Nationals are in 5th place in the NL East. Washington's overall record sits at 69-89 while going 35-42 on the road and 34-47 at home, respectively. So far, they have played in 51 series, and have gone 20-28-3.</p><p><p>Patrick Corbin takes the mound for Washington with a 10-14 record. He has made 31 appearances this season, posting an ERA of 5.13 and a K/9 of 6.26. His FIP is 5.21 and opponents have an OBP of .323 against him.</p></p><p>Patrick Corbin was handed the loss in the Nationals' 9-6 defeat to the Braves after surrendering five runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings.</p><p>Over their last ten games, the Nationals are ranked 13th in the league in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.3 per contest puts them 21st in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Washington is 18th, with an OBP currently sitting at .313. The team's collective batting average is .253 (9th).</p><p>Joey Meneses has been the Nationals' most productive hitter this season, boasting a .279 batting average. His slugging percentage stands at .407, and his on-base percentage is .326.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Throughout the season, the Orioles have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 14-8 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Their overall record of 98-59 puts Baltimore 1st in the AL East. Against the runline, their overall record is 93-64 and 36-40 at home. This year's Orioles' games have an over/under record of 81-67.</p><p><p>Grayson Rodriguez will take the mound for the Orioles with a 6-4 record. In 22 appearances, he has posted an ERA of 4.49, allowing opponents to hit .256 against him. He has struck out 124 batters while also giving up 42 walks, resulting in a WHIP of 1.35 and a SLG allowed of .419.</p></p><p>Grayson Rodriguez's last outing for the Orioles ended in a no-decision, as he tossed five innings while giving up two runs on five hits. Despite his efforts, the Guardians ultimately prevailed with a 5-2 victory.</p><p>With a season-long average of 5.1 runs per game, the Orioles are the 7th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .257, with an OBP of .323. In Baltimore's last ten games, they are 11th in home runs, having gone deep eight times in that span.</p><p>Over the Orioles' past five contests, Anthony Santander has been their top hitter, batting .400. This season, Santander is hitting at a .258 clip and has driven in 92 runs.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/27/23

<p>The Phoenix Suns (-128) are favored by 2 points (-110) over the Dallas Mavericks (+108) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 225.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are 8th in the West with a record of 15-14, while the Mavericks are 4th with a record of 19-11. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET and the game can be seen on AZFa.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +2</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-100 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Kyrie Irving finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 19-11 on the season after a 105-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Dallas, favored by 5 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell well short of the 222.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Dallas struggled early, getting outscored 31-16 in the 2nd quarter. They trailed 90-68 entering the 4th but made a push, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 81-70. They finished strong, outscoring Minnesota 31-15 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Kyrie Irving poured in 39 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, in the Mavericks' 99-point effort against the Timberwolves. Luka Dončić added 14 points, with 11 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>As a team, Dallas shot 41.4% from the field, connecting on 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Klay Thompson hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just 15 points, they couldn't overcome their struggles in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 31 and 33 points, respectively, in a 105-99 loss. Overall, Dallas gave up 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Mavericks also had trouble defending the three, as Minnesota hit 14 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent the Timberwolves to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 110-100 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, the Suns moved above .500 for the season, now sitting at 15-14. Phoenix, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home.</p> <p>The game’s total of 210 points fell well short of the 231.5 O/U line. Phoenix took control by outscoring Denver 27-22 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead by winning the 4th quarter 25-22.</p><p>Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each put up 27 points in the Suns' win over the Nuggets, with Durant adding 6 assists despite shooting just 34.6% from the field. Beal connected on 3 threes at 42.9%, while Tyus Jones also hit 3 from deep, shooting 60% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points on 77.8% shooting overall.</p> <p>The Suns made 11 threes as a team, shooting 30.6% from long range and 46.6% overall. Durant scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Beal added 8 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Suns tightened up their defense, allowing just 22 points in each of the final three quarters to secure a win over the Nuggets. Phoenix limited Denver to 100 points on 46% shooting.</p> <p>The Suns excelled at defending the three, holding the Nuggets to 27% shooting from beyond the arc, with only 8 made threes. Phoenix also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 2nd place Celtics (-601) will host the 8th place Pacers (+435) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston (-11.5) is currently on a 2-game losing streak and will look to get back on track at home in TD Garden.</p>

<p>This game will be televised on NBCS and the over/under line is set at 232.5 points.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-125 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Pacers dropped to 15-16 on the season after a 120-114 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. Indiana entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 234 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>Indiana started strong, going on a 10-0 run to open the game and leading 29-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Thunder chipped away at the lead, and after a 30-23 3rd quarter, OKC took control in the 4th, outscoring the Pacers 37-30 to seal the win.</p><p>Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 23 points and 7 assists in their 120-114 loss to the Thunder, shooting 52.9% from the field. Pascal Siakam added 22 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Bennedict Mathurin contributed 18 points, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers shot 47.2% overall, making 14 threes at a 38.9% clip. Siakam scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Nembhard and Mathurin each had 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Pacers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, holding the Thunder to just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 37 points, respectively, leading to a 120-114 loss. Overall, Indiana allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Thunder to 13 made threes on 35% shooting. Indiana sent Oklahoma City to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 19. The Pacers collected 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 22-8 on the season after a 118-114 home loss to the 76ers on Wednesday. Boston, who were -9.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 232 points went over the line of 222.</p> <p>Boston trailed 66-58 at halftime but tied the game at 82 after a strong 3rd quarter. However, the 76ers went on a 12-0 run in the 4th, taking the score from 85-84 to 96-85, and the Celtics couldn’t recover.</p><p>The Celtics connected on 20 threes at a 40.8% clip in their Christmas Day loss to the 76ers, but their overall shooting percentage was just 45.3%. Jayson Tatum led the way with 32 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaylen Brown added 23 points, including 14 in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick White contributed 21 points, making 5 threes and scoring 10 points in the 4th. Tatum also had 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Celtics had a strong 3rd quarter, holding the 76ers to just 16 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 points in each. Overall, Boston allowed 118 points on 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Celtics also gave up 17 three-pointers, with Philadelphia shooting 42% from deep. The 76ers were perfect from the free-throw line, going 19/19. Boston finished with 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cornhuskers and Rainbow Warriors face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 66-49 win over Murray State on Sunday, the Cornhuskers improved to 8-2 this season. Nebraska, favored by eight points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 34-14 at halftime, Nebraska’s defense was strong early. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 88.9%.</p> <p>Kylen Milton led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Connor Essegian added 15 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Morgan was dominant inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nebraska finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Nebraska's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Cornhuskers were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws (53%). Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 5-3 on the season with a 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Hawaii led 44-31 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 30. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Greene added 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and Jaehshon Thomas contributed 16 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Hawaii gave up 61 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rainbow Warriors couldn’t contain the attack, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the opponent to 5/15 shooting, a 33% clip. The Rainbow Warriors also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Hawaii allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (-269) will take on the Magic (+222) in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is currently favored by 7 points and has won five straight games. The over/under line is set at 212 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Knicks (20-10) are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic (19-13) are 4th. You can watch this game on MSG.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -7</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-77 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knicks Pull Off a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 20-10 on the season with a 117-114 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. New York was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three. The total points for the game were 231, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Spurs put them ahead 42-34, New York responded by outscoring San Antonio 37-25 in the 3rd quarter. The Knicks entered the 4th quarter with an 88-83 lead but were outscored 31-29 in the final period.</p><p>Mikal Bridges led the Knicks to a 117-114 win over the Spurs, scoring 41 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Overall, he shot 68% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points, and Jalen Brunson contributed 20 despite shooting just 30.4%.</p> <p>Bridges was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Towns and Brunson each added 11 in the 3rd. The Knicks hit 13 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45% overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 114 points, the Knicks managed to come out with a win against the Spurs. They allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters but held San Antonio to 25 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>New York's defense allowed the Spurs to shoot 50% from the field, including 42% from three, where San Antonio hit 16 threes. The Knicks sent the Spurs to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. New York also recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Magic fell to 19-13 on the season after a narrow 89-88 loss to the Heat on Thursday. Orlando, who were -1 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 177 points was well below the O/U line of 208.5.</p> <p>Orlando jumped out to a 16-0 lead and led 71-61 going into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat stormed back, outscoring the Magic 28-17 in the final period to steal the win.</p><p>Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 29 points in their 89-88 loss to the Heat, shooting 47.6% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 18.2%. Tristan da Silva added 18 points, shooting 58.3%, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 11 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots.</p> <p>Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 threes at 17.2%, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.2%. Suggs scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, adding 6 in both the 2nd and 3rd, and finishing with 5 in the 4th.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t pull off the win, despite holding the Heat to just 89 points. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 19 in the 2nd, and 20 in the 3rd, but a 28-point 4th quarter from Miami sealed the game. The Magic held the Heat to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, allowing Miami to hit 15 threes at a 50% clip. The Heat also went 12/14 from the free-throw line. The Magic finished with 33 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 12 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lancers versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. Longwood come into this Big South conference matchup as the -1 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 145 points.</p><h3>LONGWOOD LANCERS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winthrop Eagles +1</p><p>This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 2:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Winthrop pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Longwood Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Longwood heads into this game with a record of 18-13, including a mark of 6-10 in Big South play. On the road, the Lancers are 5-10 this season, and they have lost their last two games away from home.</p>

<p>For the year, Longwood has been favored in 20 games, going 14-6 in those contests. In their last game, the Lancers beat High Point by a score of 74-72.</p><p>Longwood's ATS record this season is currently at .500 (14-14), but they have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. On the road, the Lancers are 7-8 ATS this year and 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. However, they have been perfect in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>Longwood's over/under record for the season is 15-13 and today's over/under line of 145 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Longwood offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against High Point. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.1%, and they made 4 threes. Johnathan Massie led the scoring for the Lancers, contributing 16 points. Additionally, DA Houston chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>At present, the Lancers' defense is nationally ranked 80th, allowing 68.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. High Point, the Panthers finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 72 points vs. Longwood.</p><h3>Can the Eagles Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Winthrop enters this game as a slight underdog, as they have gone 1-9 in 10 games as the underdog this season. Their record at home this season is 8-5, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, Winthrop has an overall record of 17-14, including a 8-8 record in Big South Conference play. In their last game, they lost to Gardner-Webb by a score of 65-64.</p><p>Winthrop has an overall ATS record of 10-18 this season and they are 3-7 vs. the spread as the underdog. At home, their ATS mark is 4-9 and they are just 2-7 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Winthrop games is 15-13. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 145. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points, and in their last 10 games, the average is 150 points. Currently, their average scoring total for the season is 148 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Winthrop offense put up 64 points against Gardner-Webb. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.4% and made 8 threes. The top scorer for the Eagles was Micheal Anumba with 16 points, while Kelton Talford also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 161st in the country, permitting 71.5 points per game. Against Gardner-Webb in their most recent game, the Winthrop defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing Gardner-Webb to hit 40% of their shots.</p>

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Here is a capsule look at three of the games that will be kicking off at 1 PM ET on Sunday:
<h3><strong>PITTSBURGH STEELERS at BALTIMORE RAVENS, 1 PM ET</strong></h3>
<h4><strong><a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/">BetAnySports</a> Football Betting Line: Ravens -4, Total 46.5</strong></h4>
This is the showdown that could decide the AFC North - although both clubs should be around for the post-season. The Steelers took a rap for a low level of opposition until beating fellow undefeated Tennessee last time out. And frankly, a dominant 38-7 win over Cleveland should not have been discounted at all.

No one can dispute that the Ravens can put together an imposing ground game. But the Steelers may have the personnel to deal with this, as they are allowing just 3.4 yards a carry and have been by far the best defensive line from the standpoint of Stuff Rate and Adjusted Line Yards.

Let's not forget that there are certain limitations to Lamar Jackson as a passer, and if you can neutralize what they do throwing to tight ends you're going a long way toward handling what they can do. We should mention that they have forced opponents to go three-and-out 29% of the time. That leads the league.

While Ben Roethlisberger can not escape pass rushes like Jackson, the emergence of Diontae Johnson and the speedy Chase Claypool makes Mike Tomlin's team more dangerous down the field. And it should be noted that the Steelers have covered eleven of their last 13 as an underdog. Yes, we're going to grab any available points with PITTSBURGH.
<h3><strong>MINNESOTA VIKINGS at GREEN BAY PACKERS, 1 PM ET</strong></h3>
<h4><strong><a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/">BetAnySports</a> NFL Betting Line: Packers -6, Total 50</strong></h4>
I was intrigued by something I found when looking at Aaron Rodgers' line-by-line logs. Aside from the disastrous effort against the Tampa Bay Bucs, who have one of the NFL's best defenses as it turns out, he has thrown 13 touchdown passes without an interception. And so here we are, with the Packers having gotten back their top receiver last week, as Davante Adams and Rodgers connected 13 times for 196 yards.

Adams' return from injury has carried obvious importance, especially as Allan Lazard went down to injury. Green Bay has formulated a pretty good running game, which is why we think Jamaal Williams can be at least serviceable in the probable absence of Aaron Jones (calf injury).

We're not certain at this time whether Dalvin Cook is going to make it into the lineup, as he has a groin injury. We admire Kirk Cousins' efforts to get the ball down the field, but the guy's got ten interceptions already. We prefer the efficiency of Matt LaFleur's scheme, and Minnesota does not have the playmakers on the defensive side of the ball to make a difference. That much was evident in the season opener, with Rodgers exploding for 364 yards and four interceptions. We'll lay the points with GREEN BAY.
<h3><strong>NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at BUFFALO BILLS, 1 PM ET</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>NFL Football Lines: Bills -4, Total 40.5</strong></h4>
The Bills held the New York Jets to just four yards in the second half last week. But favorable field position did not help them get over the goal line, as all they got was six field goals in the 18-10 win.

And after the Pats' defense was embarrassed last week against the San Francisco 49ers, who had 197 yards on the ground, we imagine the New England stop unit is going to come out with an angry effort. And we think they're capable of it. Certainly history is on their side, isn't it? The Patriots have beaten Buffalo in 35 of the last 39 meetings.

Confidence about Cam Newton is running low right now. He has been relatively impotent in each of the last two games, and the guy who could be considered his safest outlet in the wide receiver is not available. Julian Edelman has undergone knee surgery and so a weak offense gets weaker.

I think the best way for us to go here is UNDER the total.

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Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Warhawks and Bobcats face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center in San Marcos, TX. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 134.5 points, and Texas State is favored to win by -5 at home vs. Louisiana-Monroe.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS TEXAS STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas State Bobcats -5</p><p>This game will be played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Texas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Warhawks Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Today, Louisiana-Monroe is an underdog, as they have been in 20 of their 27 games this season. They have a record of 6-14 when they are the underdog. So far, the Warhawks have gone 3-10 on the road, and they have lost their last two games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Louisiana-Monroe is 11-16, including a 6-10 record in Sun Belt play. In their most recent game, they lost to Troy by a score of 84-78.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Louisiana-Monroe has a record of 12-8 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Warhawks have an impressive ATS mark of 8-2. On the road, their ATS record is 8-5 this year and they are 6-4 ATS over their last 10 road games. In their last 3 road games, Louisiana-Monroe has gone 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Louisiana-Monroe games is 14-11. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 7-3. The average scoring total in their games this season is 142.2 points per game and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points per game.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 78 points vs. Troy. This figure is more than their season average of 70.4 points per game. The top scorer for the Warhawks was Tyreke Locure with 20 points, while Savion Gallion also added 19 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At present, the Warhawks' defense is nationally ranked 233rd, allowing 74.3 points per game. So far, the Louisiana-Monroe defense is giving up an average of 9.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.3 times per game (629th).</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><p>With a record of 12-17, Texas State has been better at home this season, going 5-6 compared to 5-11 on the road. The Bobcats have won four straight games at home, and they are 6-3 this season when favored. Their average scoring margin at home is -1.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Most recently, Texas State defeated Georgia State by a score of 68-59. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bobcats have gone 6-4. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -8.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Texas State has gone 6-3 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, the Bobcats are 3-0 ATS and they have an ATS mark of 5-6 at home this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Texas State is 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 for Texas State's game against Louisiana-Monroe is lower than the average OU line for their games this season (137.5). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 145 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Texas State offense ended with 68 points against Georgia State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37.9% and made 5 threes. In terms of offense, the Bobcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 288th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 326th in percentage and 363rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bobcats' defense is ranked 137th in the country at 70.5 points per contest. The Texas State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 59 points and allowed Georgia State to connect on 7 threes.</p>

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