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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Tigers. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have LSU as the -27.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +27.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Privateers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Privateers dropped to 2-8 on the season following a 98-62 road loss to Texas on Thursday. Entering the game as +33.5 point underdogs, New Orleans not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Trailing 44-28 at halftime, New Orleans allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The Privateers will look to regroup after another tough loss.</p><p>New Orleans struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 42.9% from the free-throw line. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed 7 threes on 20 attempts, shooting 35% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jordan Pope was a standout, scoring 42 points on 71.4% shooting, hitting 8 of 12 threes. Dae Dae Hunter added 16 points, shooting 60% overall and 57.1% from deep.</p><p>New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 98 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 34 field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 50%, hitting 13 of 26 threes. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Win at Pete Maravich Assembly Center?</h3><p>LSU improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-53 win over Stetson on Tuesday. The Tigers, who were -23.5 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>LSU jumped out to a 47-10 lead by halftime, but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>LSU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a 53.8% field goal percentage. They connected on 45.2% of their threes, hitting 14 of 31 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.6%.</p> <p>Mehki Ellison led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and from beyond the arc. Cam Carter and Vyctorius Miller each added 16 points, with Miller hitting 4 of 6 threes. Corey Chest contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Curtis Givens III dished out 6 assists.</p><p>Despite LSU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 53 points. The Tigers allowed a 53% shooting performance, with 35 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, LSU's defense gave up 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 83%.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>FLORIDA PANTHERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Florida improved to 21-11-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Panthers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Florida's offense was active in their 4-2 win, with 16 giveaways but still netting four goals on 25 shots. Each goal came from a different player, including A.J. Greer, who scored for the first time this season, and Sam Reinhart, who added his 10th with an empty-netter.</p> <p>Evan Rodrigues got things going with his third goal of the year at 5:15 in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third, scoring on a power play at 11:13 in the second. The Panthers finished with 6 assists, including Sam Reinhart's 11th of the season.</p><p>Florida's defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 victory. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Tampa Bay Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 18-10-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> <p>At one point, Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.</p><p>Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted, at 13:09 in the third period to tie the game 4-4.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. Four different players found the net, with Kucherov’s goal marking his 10th of the season. Tampa Bay’s offense registered 4 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Lightning gave up the first goal of the game at 7:37 in the first period, and then two more in the second, but the game was tied 4-4 in the third before they allowed three straight goals to the Jets. The first of those came at 12:22 in the third, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Tigers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cincinnati as the -29.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.</p><h3>GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +29.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Even though we have Cincinnati winning straight-up, we like Grambling State at +29.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Grambling State Pull Off A Win at Fifth Third Arena?</h3><h3>Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers dropped to 0-9 on the season following a 76-70 loss to Norfolk State on Friday, December 20th. Grambling State was +7 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 146, exceeding the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Grambling State fell behind 47-33 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 37-29. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, Grambling State put up 70 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% rate, but connected on 57.1% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 15 of 17 attempts for an 88.2% success rate.</p> <p>Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Louis Hutchinson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Kintavious Dozier also contributed 14 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Grambling State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 36 two-point attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Grambling State's opponent shot 40%, making 6 of 15 three-point tries. The Tigers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws at a 74% clip.</p><h3>Are Cincinnati Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bearcats improved to 9-1 on the season with a 66-59 win over Dayton on Friday. Cincinnati, playing at home, entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Cincinnati held a 25-17 lead at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, the Bearcats’ offense was able to do enough to secure the win.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with 8 made threes on 29 attempts. They did manage to hit 76.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Dan Skillings Jr. led the Bearcats with 17 points, while Jizzle James added 14 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range. Cincinnati grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite Cincinnati's defensive efforts, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 attempts, shooting 76% from the stripe. The Bearcats also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Grambling State Tigers vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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<p>The Sacramento Kings (-132) will host the Indiana Pacers (+112) in a non-conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Pacers are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 13-15. The Kings are on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-16. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from three and adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 39% rate, with an overall FG% of 43.8%. Bennedict Mathurin scored 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell also added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points. They finished strong, holding Phoenix to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Suns to just 9 threes on 30% shooting from deep. The Pacers also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They added 9 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Sacramento Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 103-99 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 227.5, finishing 25.5 points under.</p> <p>Sacramento trailed 31-26 after the 1st quarter but fought back, outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd. However, they couldn’t gain much ground, as the Lakers edged them 25-24 in the 3rd. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 81-77, and both teams scored 22 points in the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 70.6% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, contributing 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and only 22 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 103 points, even with Los Angeles shooting 48% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento excelled in defending the three, limiting the Lakers to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hawks and Hornets game? Catch the action at Hytche Athletic Center in Princess Anne, MD, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on DSN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134 points, and Delaware State is favored by -4 to win at home against Maryland Eastern Shore.</p><h3>MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS DELAWARE STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Hytche Athletic Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Delaware State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Princess Anne Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Norfolk State by a score of 69-50, Maryland Eastern Shore is looking to snap their four-game losing streak. On the season, they have a record of 8-19 and a conference record of 3-10. As the underdog, they have gone 2-18.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Hawks have yet to win a game, going 0-15. Their average scoring margin on the road is -17.1, and they have lost 15 straight games away from home.</p><p>Against the spread, Maryland Eastern Shore has gone 11-12 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 7-8, and over their last 10 road games, they are 6-4 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Hawks are 10-10 vs. the spread this season, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are also 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134 for the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks' game against Delaware State is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (137.8). So far, their over/under record is 9-14. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 124 points and their OU record during this stretch is 0-3. </p><p>Maryland Eastern Shore offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 50 points against Norfolk State. In that game, they made 6/17 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 38.6%. The team's top scorer is Troy Hupstead, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 13.4, while Devon Ellis also maintains a PPG average of 11.3 leading up to the game.</p><p>On defense, Maryland Eastern Shore is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Maryland Eastern Shore's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 26.2% this season.</p><h3>Are the Hornets Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Delaware State has been the underdog in 18 of their 29 games this season, but they will be the favorite in this one, as they are giving up four points. At home, the Hornets have gone 5-8 this season, and they are coming off an 85-66 loss to Howard. Over their last 10 games at home, Delaware State has gone 4-6.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hornets have gone 13-16 and 6-6 in the Mid-Eastern Conference. Their average scoring margin at home is -1.0, and they are 5-3 this season when favored. On the year, Delaware State has gone 7-10 in non-conference games and they are 6-7 on the road.</p><p>Delaware State's ATS record this season is 13-13, but they are just 4-9 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hornets are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134 for the Delaware State Hornets' game against Maryland Eastern Shore is lower than the average OU line in their games this season (139.3). So far, 13 of their 26 games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 160 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Delaware State offense tallied 66 points in a matchup against Howard. Their field goal percentage for the game was 37%, and they made 4 threes. The top scorer for the Hornets was Martez Robinson with 20 points, while Jevin Muniz also added 14 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Delaware State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Howard, the Bison finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 85 points vs. Delaware State.</p>

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