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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Hose and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SECN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and South Carolina is favored by -18.5 vs. Presbyterian.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Presbyterian Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Blue Hose fell to 4-7 on the season after an 86-81 home loss to Manhattan on Saturday, December 21st. Presbyterian, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Presbyterian led 43-30 at halftime but were outscored 43-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.</p><p>Presbyterian put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They hit 11 threes at a 35.5% clip and went 20-for-29 from the free-throw line, good for 69%. The Blue Hose grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.</p> <p>Carl Parrish led the way with 23 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep and adding 9 rebounds. Kory Mincy, Will Sydnor, Jaden Winston, and Devin Dinkins each contributed 18 points, with Mincy also handing out 7 assists.</p><p>Presbyterian's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, opponents hit 11 of 31 threes, shooting 35%. Presbyterian also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws.</p><h3>Will South Carolina Win at Home?</h3><p>South Carolina improved to 9-3 this season with a 74-48 win over Radford on Sunday. The Gamecocks were -13.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-30 at halftime, South Carolina dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Radford 44-12 to secure the win.</p><p>South Carolina put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 39.2% from the field. They connected on 9 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 30% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%. Inside the arc, they shot 52.4%, going 11 for 21 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Gamecocks were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 25 of 27 attempts for a 92.6% mark. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Jamarii Thomas led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 15 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>South Carolina's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 30%, making 9 of 30 three-point attempts. South Carolina also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 25 free throws, a 92% rate. The Gamecocks gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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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.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 3rd place Knicks (-634) will travel to Washington to take on the 15th place Wizards (+452). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is currently set at 230.5 points.</p>

<p>Currently, the Knicks are favored by 11.5 points and have won 7 straight games. The Wizards, on the other hand, are just 5-24 on the season and are 11.5 point underdogs at home.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-135 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for New York as Away Favorites</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 22-10 this season after a 136-132 win over the Wizards on Saturday. New York was favored by 13 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 268 exceeded the O/U line of 225 by 43 points.</p> <p>Washington went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 87-85 to 99-85. However, the Knicks rallied, outscoring the Wizards 29-21 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 55-point performance powered the Knicks to a 136-132 win over the Wizards, shooting 58.1% from the field and adding 9 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 30 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 68.4% of his shots, while Mikal Bridges added 21 points.</p> <p>New York shot 52.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 25% rate. Brunson scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter and 9 more in overtime, while Josh Hart added 6 of his 13 points in the extra period.</p><p>Despite giving up 132 points, the Knicks managed to secure a win over the Wizards. They allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points. Overall, the Wizards shot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed Washington to hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards also went 13/15 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Washington Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>After a 136-132 loss to the Knicks on Saturday, the Wizards are now 5-24 this season. Despite being +13 point underdogs, Washington kept it close at home. The game’s total of 268 points was well over the 225-point line.</p> <p>Washington appeared poised for an upset after a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 87-85 to 99-85. However, the Knicks rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Wizards 29-21 to take the win.</p><p>In their 136-132 loss to the Knicks, the Wizards shot 51.5% from the field and connected on 17 three-pointers at a 44.7% clip. Justin Champagnie led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 83.3% efficiency and shooting 86.7% overall.</p> <p>Champagnie scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malcolm Brogdon added 7 of his 22 points in overtime. Bilal Coulibaly contributed 18 points, including 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled against the Knicks, giving up 136 points on 52% shooting. Washington allowed New York to score at least 28 points in every quarter, including 32 in the 1st. The Wizards did manage to limit the Knicks' three-point shooting, holding them to just 10 made threes on 25% shooting.</p> <p>Washington sent New York to the line 26 times, where the Knicks converted 24 free throws. The Wizards gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Planning on watching today's Pilots and Beavers game? Catch the action at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, OR, as the Beavers hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Oregon State is favored by -18.5 at home against Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gill Coliseum at 9:30 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Beavers.</li><li>Even though we have Oregon State winning straight-up, we like Portland at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Portland Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Portland's season record dropped to 3-9 after an 89-73 loss to Washington State on Saturday. The Pilots were +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Portland struggled early, trailing 51-30 at halftime, but showed some fight in the second half by outscoring the Cougars 43-38.</p><p>The Pilots put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. They connected on 7 of 23 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 16 of 18 for an 88.9% success rate.</p> <p>Ethan Price and Max Mackinnon each scored 22 points, with Price hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Nate Calmese added 18 points, making 2 of 3 from three-point range. The Pilots recorded 15 assists and just 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even though Portland allowed 89 points, they held the opposing team to 41% shooting from the field, including 30% from beyond the arc, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 48%, converting 18 of their 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>Portland sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws for an 88% success rate. The Pilots limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Oregon State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Oregon State's record dropped to 9-3 after a 78-66 loss to Nebraska on Wednesday. The Beavers were +5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.</p> <p>After trailing 34-32 at halftime, Oregon State allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 34 of their own. The Beavers will look to bounce back after this loss.</p><p>Oregon State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%).</p> <p>Brice Williams led the Beavers with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Berke Buyuktuncel was efficient as well, hitting 75% of his shots, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Oregon State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 27 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws, an 83% clip.</p>

Portland Pilots vs Oregon State Beavers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>In a Western Conference matchup, the Pelicans will host the Clippers at the Smoothie King Center. The Clippers (-241) are favored by 6 points over the Pelicans (+197). The over/under line is 221 points.</p>

<p>The Clippers (18-13) have won two straight games and are 6th in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans (5-27) have lost nine straight and are 15th in the West.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +6</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-103 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Clippers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 18-13 on the season with a 102-92 win over the Warriors on Friday. Playing at home, the Clippers were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread with the 10-point victory. The total score of 194 points fell short of the 212.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 21-19 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Clippers took control by outscoring the Warriors 30-22 in the 2nd quarter and 32-19 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with an 81-62 lead before the Warriors went on a 14-0 run, but the Clippers held on for the win.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers with 26 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, as they beat the Warriors 102-92. James Harden added 18 points, and Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 88.9% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Clippers shot 53.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% of their threes with 10 makes. Derrick Jones scored 8 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Amir Coffey added 11 points, 5 of which came in the 3rd.</p><p>The Clippers put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Warriors to just 92 points on Friday. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd, before limiting Golden State to 19 points in the 3rd. The Warriors managed 30 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Clippers’ defense.</p> <p>Los Angeles held Golden State to 36% shooting from the field, including just 18% from beyond the arc, where the Warriors made only 7 threes. The Clippers also recorded 6 steals and 10 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will New Orleans Win at Home?</h3><p>After a 132-124 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday, the Pelicans' season record now stands at 5-27. New Orleans, who were +7.5 point underdogs, couldn't cover the spread at home. The total points for the game reached 256, surpassing the O/U line of 238.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when Memphis went on a 10-0 run, turning a 65-59 deficit into a 69-65 lead. The Pelicans entered the 4th quarter down 104-88 but outscored the Grizzlies 36-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-124 loss to the Grizzlies, the Pelicans shot 44.8% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.9% of their threes. Trey Murphy III led the way with 35 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 41.7% rate, while CJ McCollum added 32 points, making 3 threes at 37.5%.</p> <p>Murphy scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, while McCollum poured in 16 points in the 4th. Dejounte Murray contributed 15 points and 9 assists, despite shooting 37.5% from the field.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 42 points, which contributed to their 132-124 loss to the Grizzlies. New Orleans allowed Memphis to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. The Pelicans also sent Memphis to the line 35 times, where they made 31 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 13 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Hawkeyes face off at 7:00 ET on BTN. The Hawkeyes are hosting the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 158.5 points, with Iowa being favored by -33.5 over New Hampshire.</p><h3>NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +33.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like New Hampshire at +33.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Hampshire Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>New Hampshire’s season continued its rough start with a 90-83 loss to Stonehill on Sunday, dropping them to 0-12. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats kept it closer than expected.</p> <p>New Hampshire trailed 38-37 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the over/under line of 135.5.</p><p>New Hampshire put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They connected on 47.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 21 from deep, while going 18 of 36 inside the arc.</p> <p>Louie Semona led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Sami Pissis added 20 points, and Chas Stinson contributed 16 points and 5 assists. Giancarlo Bastianoni grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds to go along with 14 points.</p><p>New Hampshire's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 61% on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 24 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 36%, making 8 of 22 threes. New Hampshire also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Can Iowa Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Iowa improved to 9-3 on the season with a 95-88 win over Utah on Saturday. The Hawkeyes, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 183 went over the pre-game O/U line of 163.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-36 at halftime, Iowa turned things around in the second half, scoring 59 points while allowing 48.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points on 53.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-20 from deep, and shot 75% from the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Lawson Lovering was a force inside, shooting 78.6% from the field and finishing with 25 points. Mason Madsen and Payton Sandfort each added 24 points, with Madsen hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip.</p><p>Even with Iowa's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 88 points in their last game. The Hawkeyes shot 53% from the field, connecting on 34 of their 64 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 25/44, good for 56% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Iowa hit 9 of their 20 shots, shooting 45%. They also went to the free-throw line 24 times, making 18 of those for 75%. On the offensive glass, they gave up 8 rebounds.</p>

New Hampshire Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>At 4:07 PM ET, the Nationals and Athletics will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and features a Nationals club that is 6-8 compared to the Athletics at 6-9. Television coverage for today's game is being handled by NSPCA.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Athletics are the slight favorite on the money line at -127. Looking at Sunday's starting pitching matchup, we have Trevor Williams going for the Nationals and Alex Wood for the Athletics.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline -127</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 ET on Sunday, April 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Washington picked up a 3-1 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Nationals had a 1-0 lead after the first inning and didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th. As for the Athletics, they scored their only run in the 7th.</p>

<p>MacKenzie Gore started for the Nationals and picked up the win, going five innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with 11 strikeouts but issued five walks. Kyle Finnegan got the save. Joe Boyle only went five innings for the Athletics but gave up just one run on five hits.</p>

<p>At the plate, CJ Abrams, Jacob Young, and Luis Garcia Jr. each had two hits and an RBI for the Nationals. Riley Adams also had a two-hit game. Abraham Toro had a three-hit performance for the Athletics.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Nationals are on the road today vs. the Athletics, they are looking to get back to a .500 record, as they are currently 6-8. In the NL East, they are in 4th place, which is also where they are in the standings heading into today's game. Their series record this season is 1-3.</p>

<p>So far, Washington has been just below average on the road, going 4-4, and they are just under .500 at home (2-4). As the underdog, the Nationals are 5-7 this season compared to 1-1 as the favorite. They have yet to win a series at home this season (0-2).</p><p>Washington is 8-6 against the run line this season, including a 6-2 mark on the road. The Nationals have covered the run line in two straight road games and are 7-5 against the run line as the underdog. Washington's average run margin in winning games is +2.5, while it's -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The Nationals have gone under in four straight games, and their combined run average is 8.1. Their over/under record for the season is 6-8, and their average over/under line is 9 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone under in five of seven games. Overall, 28.6% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Trevor Williams and the Nationals are on the road to take on the A's. Williams has picked up wins in both of his first two starts, and he has been solid in both outings. In his first start, he went 5 innings and gave up just 1 earned run, and then he followed that up with a 5 1/3 inning performance vs. the Pirates.</p><p>Looking at the Nationals' player prop projections, Lane Thomas is not only our top projected hitter on the team, but he also has the best odds to hit a home run for the Nationals today. His home run projection is 9th best in the league. CJ Abrams has the highest total hits projection on the team and his total hits projection is 18th best in the league today. Joey Meneses is 2nd in terms of total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 16th best in the league today.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 6-9, the Athletics are two games out of the AL West division lead. So far, they have really struggled at home, going 2-7. Luckily, they've been better on the road at 4-2. Coming into today's game, they are in the middle of a series, with an overall series record of 2-2.</p>

<p>Looking at their overall record, the Athletics have gone just 1-5 in night games. As the underdog, their record is 5-9 compared to 1-0 as the favorite. Oakland got to this point by taking the final game of their series with the Nationals. This came after winning the opener, and in their most recent game, overall, they picked up a win vs. the Rangers.</p><p>The Athletics have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 8-7 overall. They have been even better on the road, going 5-1 against the run line. They have been an underdog in most games, going 8-6 against the run line in those contests. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.3, while it is -4.1 in losing games.</p><p>So far this season, the Oakland Athletics have played 14 games with an average combined run total of 6.9. Their over/under record is 6-8, and their average over/under line is 8. The over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 is 2-3. The under has hit in five straight games, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Alex Wood is getting the start today for the Oakland Athletics at home vs. the Nationals. He has started three games so far this season, and in his last outing, he went 4 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. In his first start of the year, he went 5 innings and struck out 7 batters.</p><p>For the Athletics, Zack Gelof is projected to have the most hits on the team and has the 3rd best odds to hit a home run. His home run projection is 10th best in the league today. J.D. Davis has the 2nd best hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 11th in the league. Seth Brown has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Athletics and his odds are 9th best in the league. Shea Langeliers has the highest home run projection on the team and his odds are 6th best in the league.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Golden Panthers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and FIU is favored by -5.5 at home against Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 12:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-63 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Utah Tech as Away Dogs</h3><p>Utah Tech picked up a 92-87 home win over South Dakota on Thursday, improving to 2-10 for the season. The Trailblazers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Trailing 42-39 at halftime, Utah Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 179, going over the pre-game O/U line of 163.5.</p><p>Utah Tech put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 44.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they added 13 offensive rebounds and 21 assists.</p> <p>Kaleb Stewart led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 60% from deep. Noa Gonsalves hit 6 threes at 54.5%, finishing with 22 points, while Beon Riley contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds.</p><p>Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Tech's opponent connected on 13 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 44%. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Utah Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>FIU improved to 3-7 on the season with a 75-69 road win over the Jaguars on Saturday. Despite being favored by 7.5 points, the Golden Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FIU’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 26 points after giving up 43 in the first half. The Golden Panthers scored 47 points after halftime to complete the comeback.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, thanks in large part to hitting 53.3% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 15 attempts. They also shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 shots.</p> <p>Jarvis Walker led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes and adding 6 assists. Dashon Gittens, Paul Zilinskas, and Asim Jones each contributed 15 points, with Gittens shooting 75% from deep. FIU grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite FIU's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. FIU held them to 38% shooting on two-point attempts, as they made just 10 of 26 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 13 of 32 threes, shooting 40%. FIU sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 66%. FIU also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Tech Trailblazers vs FIU Golden Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN2. The Tigers are the favored team in this American Athletic conference contest against the Shockers. The game's over/under currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-70 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Memphis Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis comes into this game as the favorite, a position they have thrived in this season, going 11-0 when favored. They have been even better on the road, where they have won eight of their last 10 games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Tigers have won eight straight games, including their most recent game, a 62-59 victory over SMU. On the season, they are 14-2, including a perfect 8-0 at home.</p><p>Memphis has an ATS record of just 6-9 this season, including a mark of 4-3 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers are just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Memphis is 9-6 and their games have averaged 149.9 points. Today's over/under line of 155.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (148.2) and their games have finished with more points than today's line in 7 of their 16 games. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with an average of 160 points scored.</p><p>Against SMU, the Memphis had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 79.9 points per game. They scored 62 points and posted a field goal percentage of 44.2% in the game. David Jones is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 21. Meanwhile, Jahvon Quinerly also brings a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Tigers' defense is nationally ranked 209th, allowing 73.6 points per game. So far, the Memphis defense is giving up an average of 10.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.9 times per game (634th).</p><h3>Does Wichita State Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they host Memphis on Tuesday. The Shockers are 8-7 overall this season, including a 5-4 mark at home, where they have lost three straight.</p>

<p>Overall, Wichita State has gone 0-4 as the underdog this year, and they are 0-2 in American Athletic Conference play. Their average scoring margin at home is +0.3 points per game, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Wichita State's ATS record this season is just 4-10, and they are 0-4 vs. the spread as the underdog. Their home ATS mark is 3-6, and they have gone 0-5 vs. the spread in their last 5 home games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Shockers are 3-6-1.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Wichita State is 8-6, and today's over/under line of 155.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (144.1). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Wichita State offense ended with 61 points against Temple. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 38.5% and made 4 threes. Kenny Pohto led the scoring for the Shockers, contributing 14 points. Additionally, Xavier Bell chipped in with 9 points.</p><p>Wichita State's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.7 threes per game vs. Memphis. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 27.6%.</p>

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