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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 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 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Red Flash game? Catch the action at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA, as the Red Flash hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NEC. Radford is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference contest against Saint Francis U. The game's over/under currently sits at 137 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Highlanders?</h3><p>Radford picked up a 69-56 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday, November 26th. The Highlanders were +7 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 125, which came in well under the O/U line of 147.</p> <p>Radford set the tone early, taking a commanding 36-18 lead into halftime. While they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 33 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Radford put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15.</p> <p>Jalen Jackson and Jarvis Moss each scored 23 points, with Jackson hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Moss shot 52.6% overall, making 3-of-7 from deep. Truth Harris contributed 12 points, shooting 80% from the field in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Radford's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposing team making only 12 of 31 attempts, a 38% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they converted 8 free throws. Radford gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Red Flash Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Francis U pulled off an 88-78 win over Lehigh on Tuesday, November 26th. The Red Flash were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Saint Francis U took control early, leading 55-36 at halftime. However, they allowed Lehigh to score 42 points in the 2nd half while only scoring 33 themselves. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Saint Francis U put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Riley Parker led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, shooting 61.1% from the field. Bobby Rosenberger III and Tyler Whitney-Sidney each added 21 points, with Rosenberger hitting 3 of 7 from deep and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled defensively, giving up 78 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Saint Francis U's defense allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. Saint Francis U gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

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.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

<p>Game four of this Western Conference first-round matchup between the Nuggets and Timberwolves is set for 8:00 PM ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves are up 2-1 in the series and are favored by 2.5 points at home. The over/under line is sitting at 204.5 points, and Minnesota is -144 on the money line compared to the Nuggets at +121. TNT is carrying Sunday night's game on TV.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, May 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-112 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>Denver got the best of Minnesota in the most recent game of this series, winning by a score of 117-90. The Nuggets were 3.5-point underdogs heading into the game and easily covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 205 points, and the 207 combined points meant that the over hit.</p>

<p>The Nuggets defense was great in this game, holding the Timberwolves to just 90 points. Minnesota shot just 43.7% from the field and made only 10 threes. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each had 24 points for the Nuggets. Jokic also grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out nine assists.</p><h3>Do the Nuggets Stand a Chance in Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Nuggets have an O/U record of 36-52-2 this season, and their games have averaged 223.1 points per game. Today's O/U line of 204.5 is lower than all of their previous games.</p>

<p>In Denver's last game against the Timberwolves, they won 117-90 as 3.5-point underdogs. The combined scoring in that game was 207 points, and the O/U line was 205.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Nuggets have gone 6-6 straight up and 7-5 ATS. They have covered the spread in four straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, the Nuggets have an average scoring differential of +1.2 points per game. Their straight-up road record is 26-18, and they are 19-24 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>Overall, the Nuggets are 57-25 this season, which is 2nd in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 33-19 compared to 24-6 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>For the season, the Nuggets are 41-47 ATS, and they have covered the spread in four straight games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 2.5 points on the spread.</p><p>Denver comes into the game as the NBA's 15th ranked scoring offense, at 114.9 points per game. They have been a little better at home, averaging 116.5 points per contest. The team's field goal percentage of 49% is the 4th best mark in the league. Despite their good shooting, the Nuggets are near the bottom of the league in both free throw attempts and makes.</p>

<p>Nikola Jokic has averaged 26 points, 14.4 rebounds and 9.8 assists in his last five games. Over his last five, Michael Porter Jr. has hit 48.6% of his threes and averaged 20.6 points. Jamal Murray is averaging 20.6 points per game for the season but just 40.4% shooting in his last five games and is questionable with a calf injury.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best units in the league this season. They come into tonight's game against the Timberwolves ranked 6th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.1. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 105.4 points per contest, which is 9th in the league during that span.</p>

<p>One thing that has been a strength for the Nuggets' defense all season long is their ability to defend the three-point line. On the year, they are 2nd in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed at 35.1%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 34% shooting from deep.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have struggled to score against Denver, as they have held opponents below their season average in 80.5% of their games this year. When it comes to made threes, opponents have made fewer than their season average in 76.8% of their games vs. the Nuggets.</p><h3>Can the Timberwolves Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Timberwolves are favored by 2.5 points at home against the Nuggets. This season, Minnesota has been favored in 66 of their 82 games and has a record of 49-17 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 31-34 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game.</p>

<p>In Western Conference play, the Timberwolves have gone 37-15 compared to 19-11 against non-conference opponents. This record has them in 3rd place in the West, just behind the Nuggets.</p>

<p>Minnesota's ATS record at home is 20-24, while they are 26-18 on the road. Their straight-up record at home is 32-12, and they have an average scoring margin of +7.9 points per game at home.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves are 46-43 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 218.9 points per game. Today's O/U line of 204.5 is lower than their season average of 220.2.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Nuggets, the Timberwolves lost by a score of 117-90. Minnesota was favored by 3.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 205. The loss dropped the Timberwolves' ATS record to 46-42 for the season.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game as the 18th ranked scoring team in the league, at 113 points per game. Their production at home is even worse, at 111.5 points per contest, which is 24th in the NBA. Looking at their pace, the Timberwolves are 23rd in the league, averaging 97 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards is averaging 33 points per game over his last five games, on a shooting percentage of 57%. In these games, he also averaged 5.2 assists. For the season, he is averaging 25.9 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.8 points per game for the season and 21.4 in his last five games. He also averaged 3.2 made threes in his last five games.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the NBA this season, allowing just 106.1 points per game. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 103.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 79.3% of games vs. Minnesota. In terms of three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 4th in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed (35.8%).</p>

<p>Over their last five games, Minnesota's defense has been solid, allowing 104.2 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have made 39.6% of their threes.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 5/12/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

The NBA Playoffs have been marred by injuries and just about every series here in the second round has been impacted. The series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers has been just as impacted as any. Donovan Mitchell is not 100% and Kawhi Leonard is out as we head into Game 6, where the Clippers can finish off the Jazz and limp into the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns will be rooting for Utah on Friday, as the more days that pass with Chris Paul under isolation, the better off Phoenix is going to be. Utah is a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 219.5 at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">Bet Us Sportsbook</a></strong> to force a decisive Game 7 on Sunday. Will we be rooting for the Jazz alongside the Suns or are the Clippers going to end this series?
<h2><strong><u>Utah Jazz</u></strong></h2>
The Jazz blew a golden opportunity on their home floor in Game 5. With a five-point lead going into halftime, Utah completely collapsed in the third quarter. We’ve seen the teams trade off bad first and bad third quarters in this series. It was Utah’s turn, getting outscored 32-18 on the third period and the Clippers coasted to an eight-point win.

Utah was 6-of-22 in the third quarter and missed all 10 three-point shots. They scored six twos and six free throws in the period, a quarter that saw Donovan Mitchell score one measly point over nine minutes of action. Mitchell had 11 in the fourth quarter, but that was also on 10 field goal attempts and four trips to the line.

It is pretty clear that Mitchell, who was 6-of-19 in the game for just 21 points, is not healthy and is trying to do too much. Without a huge 32-point effort from Bojan Bogdanovic, Game 5 would not have even been close. The Jazz had six players with at least 12 points, but Mitchell had a bad game and the team fired up 54 three-pointers instead of attacking the basket.

Now they’re on the brink of elimination and we have to wonder how healthy Mitchell is and what the mindset of the Jazz is going to be. They’ve lost three in a row now in this series after taking a 2-0 lead. They weren’t even competitive in the first two games at the Staples Center. Now they’ll be there with the season on the line.
<h2><strong><u>Los Angeles Clippers</u></strong></h2>
There is something to be said about the Superstar Subtraction Theory. There is this idea that everybody does a little bit more when a star player gets sidelined. Just about everybody did more for the Clippers in the absence of Kawhi Leonard for Game 5. Leonard reportedly told his teammates that he knew something was wrong right after Game 4 and everybody had the chance to realize the gravity of the situation.

Rather than pout, the Clippers went out and got huge games from Paul George, Marcus Morris, and Reggie Jackson, as that trio combined for 84 of the Clippers’ 119 points. George played over 40 solid minutes with 16 rebounds to go with his 37 points. Jackson stayed out of foul trouble and had 22. Morris, who has been the unsung hero of the series, had 25.

The starters made up for a rather lame effort from the Clippers bench, as Luke Kennard and Patrick Beverley did virtually nothing in 37 combined minutes of action. Head coach Tyronn Lue put it on his starting five and they delivered. That was especially true of Morris coming out of halftime with 12 points in the third quarter. He set the tone and the team followed his lead.

The question now is whether or not the Clippers can keep up the intensity and that next man up mindset. The Jazz will be better prepared for what the Clippers are doing during life without Kawhi. It’s also fair to wonder if we get 10-of-16 from Marcus Morris again and also get another full game of Jackson without the foul trouble.
<h2><strong><u>Jazz vs. Clippers Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Utah is up against it now, but at least the Jazz know what to do in terms of adjusting to what the Clippers are planning to do without Kawhi. There is an element of the unknown in terms of how a team will adjust to life without a star. For the Jazz, now they know. They also probably won’t settle for 54 threes again and we just got Mitchell’s worst game of the series. It feels like we’ll get a Game 7 here, one that makes the Phoenix Suns very happy.

<strong>Pick: Utah Jazz</strong>

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<p>At 12:00 ET, this Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs. UL Monroe Warhawks matchup will be played at Malone Stadium in Monroe. Louisiana comes in with a 9-2 record, while UL Monroe is 5-6 on the season. The game will be broadcast on ESNU, and Louisiana is currently -9.5 point favorites. The over/under line is at 48.5 points at this time.</p><h3>LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS VS UL MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UL Monroe Warhawks +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Malone Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UL MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UL Monroe Warhawks winning this one by a score of 28 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the UL Monroe Warhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Louisiana enters Week 14 with a 9-2 record and a 4-0 mark on the road. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 56.6% chance of winning the Sun Belt. The Ragin Cajuns have gone 5-1 as the favorite and 2-1 as the underdog this season.</p> <p></p><p>Louisiana’s ATS record stands at 5-4, with a 3-1 mark on the road and 2-3 at home. They’ve gone 3-3 against the spread as the favorite, and their average scoring margin is +12.7 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 48.5 points. Louisiana’s games have averaged 58.2 points, and their over/under record is 5-4, with an average line of 58.1 points.</p><p>Louisiana’s passing game has been the focal point of their offense, ranking 25th nationally with 272.7 yards per game. They are 17th in scoring, averaging 35.5 points per game, and we have them 18th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 2,392 yards and has a passer rating of 109. The team ranks 11th in passer rating and 7th in completion percentage, completing 69.8% of their passes.</p> <p>Wooldridge has thrown 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. Bill Davis leads the rushing attack with 699 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Lance LeGendre has 699 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns on 40 receptions.</p><p>Louisiana's defense has allowed 22.7 points per game this season, ranking 38th nationally. They’ve given up 191 passing yards per game (43rd) and 156.5 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a 79.8 passer rating against Louisiana, completing 64.9% of their throws.</p> <p></p><p>In their last game, Louisiana allowed 30 points but forced two interceptions. They gave up 394 total yards, including 259 passing yards and 135 rushing yards, while holding Troy to zero rushing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The UL Monroe Warhawks Going Win In At Upset At Malone Stadium</h3><p>UL Monroe enters Week 14 with a 5-6 record, hosting Louisiana. They rank 109th in our CFB power rankings and have a 21.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Warhawks are 3-1, while they’ve gone 1-5 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UL Monroe is 5-5, with a 3-1 record at home. They’ve been favored in just one game, which they won, and their average scoring margin is -7.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The Warhawks’ over/under record stands at 6-4, with their games averaging 48.8 points. This week’s line is 48.5 points, slightly above their average line of 48.4 points.</p><p>UL Monroe’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 33rd in rushing attempts per game and averaging 176.9 rushing yards per contest. Ahmad Hardy has been the standout performer, rushing for 1,181 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.</p> <p>Overall, the Warhawks are 90th in scoring, with 20.8 points per game, and we have them 105th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Quarterback Aidan Armenta has thrown for 1,126 yards, with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 76.</p><p>UL Monroe's defense has allowed an average of 28 points per game this season, including 28 points in their recent 28-21 loss to Arkansas State. The Warhawks gave up 358 total yards, with 188 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 170 passing yards, while allowing three passing touchdowns.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 202.5 rushing yards per game against UL Monroe, ranking them 150th nationally. The Warhawks have faced the 33rd fewest pass attempts in the country, allowing 183.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 33rd.</p>

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