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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9-14 Pistons will take on the 17-4 Celtics at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are currently favored by 13.5 points and have a moneyline of -1092.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-130 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pistons Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 9-14 on the season after a 128-107 home loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Detroit entered the game as +3 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 21 points. The combined score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks turned the game, as they went from trailing 64-55 to leading 69-64. Milwaukee then pulled away, outscoring Detroit 42-28 in the 2nd quarter and 32-29 in the 3rd. The Pistons held the Bucks to 18 points in the 4th, but only managed 19 points themselves.</p><p>Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 23 points and 6 assists in their 128-107 loss to the Bucks, shooting 56.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate. Tobias Harris added 16 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 15 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Jalen Duren had a strong start, putting up 9 of his 11 points in the 1st quarter. The Pistons shot 46% from the field and made 11 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 128 points while allowing Milwaukee to shoot 56% from the field. Detroit's defense was at its worst in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 42 points, but they managed to tighten things up in the 4th, giving up just 18 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pistons allowed the Bucks to hit 23 threes at a 56% clip. Detroit sent Milwaukee to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pistons finished with 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 4 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Celtics Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>On Monday, December 2nd, the Celtics improved to 17-4 with a 108-89 win over the Heat at home. Boston, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 197 fell well short of the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston took control by outscoring Miami 32-20 in the 2nd quarter and 25-18 in the 3rd, leading 85-63 going into the 4th. The Heat won the final quarter 26-23, but the Celtics’ strong defense and balanced scoring secured the win.</p><p>Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to a win over the Heat, scoring 29 points despite shooting 38.1% from the field. Payton Pritchard added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7%, and Derrick White also connected on 5 threes, finishing with 19 points and 8 assists.</p> <p>Boston made 19 threes as a team, shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Brown scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while White added 8 in the 4th to help secure the victory.</p><p>The Celtics' defense was on point against the Heat, giving up just 89 points in their win. They held Miami to 25 points in the 1st quarter, 20 in the 2nd, and just 18 in the 3rd, before allowing 26 in the 4th.</p> <p>Boston's defense limited the Heat to 35% shooting, including just 8 made threes on 22% shooting. The Celtics also recorded 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 9 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulls versus the 49ers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. South Florida come into this American Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Florida improved to 9-8 on the season with a 63-56 win over Tulsa on Saturday. The Bulls, who were -9.5 favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell well under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-25 at halftime, South Florida turned things around in the second half, outscoring Tulsa 38-26 to secure the win.</p><p>South Florida's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.5% from the field and 11.1% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed just 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>They did grab 16 offensive rebounds and hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%). CJ Brown led the team with 16 points, while Justin Amadi added 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting, along with 7 rebounds.</p><p>South Florida's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 35% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 18 attempts, an 11% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponent shot 45%, making 20 of 44 two-point attempts. South Florida also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 68%. The Bulls gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Charlotte Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charlotte fell to 6-12 on the season after a 77-68 loss to Memphis on Sunday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, the 49ers kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-25 at halftime, Charlotte showed resilience by outscoring Memphis 43-36 in the second half. While they couldn't complete the comeback, their strong second-half performance was a positive takeaway.</p><p>Charlotte's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6% and managed only 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>PJ Haggerty and Jaehshon Thomas each scored 18 points, with Thomas hitting 4 of 8 from deep. Dain Dainja was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.</p><p>Charlotte's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field, hitting 22 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 44% of their two-point attempts, going 13 for 29.</p> <p>From three-point range, Charlotte allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15, shooting 75%. Charlotte limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Warriors and Pioneers face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Merrimack College come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-63 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Merrimack College Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Merrimack College Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Merrimack improved to 6-8 on the season with a 67-54 win over Fairfield on Friday, January 3rd. The Warriors were -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack took control early, leading 38-24 at halftime. They scored 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30, maintaining their lead to secure the win.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Devon Savage was a standout, going 7 for 8 from three-point range and overall, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Clark added 18 points, though he shot just 36.8% from the field, contributing 5 assists as well.</p><p>Even though Merrimack gave up 54 points, they allowed the other team to shoot 50% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 52 attempts. Defensively, they conceded 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, which is 45% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's defense allowed 9 threes on 15 attempts, a 60% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, also shooting 60%. Merrimack gave up 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Sacred Heart Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Sacred Heart improved to 5-8 on the season with a 99-82 home win over Canisius on Sunday. The Pioneers entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Leading 48-43 at halftime, Sacred Heart outscored Canisius 51-39 in the second half. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Sacred Heart's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They dominated inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc. The Pioneers also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 28 assists.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Paul McMillan IV added 21 points, and Griffin Barrouk contributed 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Anquan Hill also recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Sacred Heart's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, they gave up 27 two-pointers on 41 attempts (65%). From three, the opposing team hit 10 of 28 (35%).</p>

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