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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Bobcats. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Quinnipiac is favored by -5 vs. Sacred Heart in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SACRED HEART PIONEERS VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats -5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Pioneers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sacred Heart improved to 4-5 on the season with an 83-59 home win over Iona on Friday. The Pioneers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Sacred Heart dominated the first half, leading 47-26 at the break. They scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game was 142, just under the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Sacred Heart's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 24 from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81% of their shots.</p> <p>Anquan Hill led the way, shooting 7 of 10 overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts, finishing with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Amiri Stewart contributed 7 assists to go along with 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Nyle Ralph-Beyer knocked down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, scoring 11 points in just 12 minutes.</p><p>Even though Sacred Heart gave up 59 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts with 18 makes on 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Sacred Heart's defense allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws at 81%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Bobcats Chances at Home</h3><h3>Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Quinnipiac improved to 3-5 on the season with a 72-67 road win over Rider on Friday, December 6th. The Bobcats entered the game as slight -1 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The combined points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 143.</p> 

<p>Leading 31-29 at halftime, Quinnipiac scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38 to secure the win.</p><p>Quinnipiac's offense put up 72 points in their latest game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They excelled inside, hitting 61.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 23 threes (26.1%).</p> <p>Amarri Tice led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep. The Bobcats also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, with Paul Otieno contributing 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting.</p><p>Quinnipiac's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 14, shooting 70%.</p>

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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

Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-724) will host the Magic (+509) in a matchup between Eastern Conference foes. The over/under line is currently set at 211.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently 5th in the East with a record of 23-19. Meanwhile, Boston is 2nd in the East with a record of 28-12.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-75 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Magic Chances in Boston</h3><p>The Magic fell to 23-19 on the season after a 122-93 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. Orlando, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, couldn’t keep it close, losing by 29 points. The total score of 215 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 212.5.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 19-0 run early in the game put Orlando in a deep hole, as the Bucks stretched the score from 11-9 to 30-9. The Magic trailed 34-16 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t make up ground, losing each of the next three quarters by a small margin.</p><p>In their 122-93 loss to the Bucks, the Magic shot just 34.7% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, despite making 12 threes. Paolo Banchero led the way with 22 points, adding 7 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Trevelin Queen chipped in 13 points, with 9 coming in the final period, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Carter and Cole Anthony each scored 7 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic struggled against the Bucks, giving up 122 points on 62% shooting. Orlando allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Orlando limited Milwaukee to 7 made threes, but the Bucks still shot 58% from deep. The Magic sent the Bucks to the line 35 times, where they made 25 free throws. Orlando finished with 13 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Can the Celtics Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Celtics dropped to 28-12 on the season after a 110-97 road loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Boston entered the game as 14-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 207, falling well short of the 229.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston led 29-25 after the 1st quarter, but a 12-0 run by Toronto shifted momentum. The Raptors outscored the Celtics 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 33-29 in the 3rd. Boston trailed 88-82 heading into the 4th and managed just 15 points in the final quarter while Toronto scored 22.</p><p>In their 110-97 loss to the Raptors, the Celtics shot just 39.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.8%. They made 16 threes in the game.</p> <p>Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Kristaps Porzingis also made 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep and finishing with 18 points. Jayson Tatum added 16 points, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Celtics gave up 110 points to the Raptors, including 33 in the 3rd quarter, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points. Boston held Toronto to 11 made threes on 32% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Celtics sent the Raptors to the line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws. Boston finished with 32 defensive rebounds, while allowing 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Demons versus the Hoyas? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -9 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +9</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>DePaul fell to 9-9 on the season after an 85-83 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Despite being +13 underdogs, the Blue Demons kept it close at home.</p> 

<p>DePaul led 40-39 at halftime but managed just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>DePaul's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in part to their 65.6% shooting from inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit 37.5% of their attempts, going 12-for-32.</p> <p>David Joplin led the way with 30 points, knocking down 7-of-13 threes. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, hitting 6-of-8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and dished out 11 assists, while Conor Enright also handed out 11 assists.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's opponent connected on 12 of 32 attempts, shooting 37%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. DePaul gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Georgetown Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hoyas dropped to 12-5 on the season after a 63-58 loss to St. John's on Tuesday. Georgetown, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Georgetown led 37-27 at halftime but managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgetown's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 41.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).</p> <p>Micah Peavy led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 45% from the floor. RJ Luis Jr. added 19 points, despite shooting 36.8%, and Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 57.1% of his threes.</p><p>Georgetown's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 34% (23/66). They limited two-point shooting to 35% (15/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hoyas allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts (33%). Their opponent also shot 64% from the free-throw line, going 9/14.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Golden Knights and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Golden Knights.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Hurricanes should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Vegas Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 29-12-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p> 

<p>Utah jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Pavel Dorofeyev scored for Vegas in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their game against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal and scored 4 times. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season in overtime, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Noah Hanifin, who scored his 2nd goal, also picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights got on the board with Pavel Dorofeyev’s 7th goal of the season. They recorded 13 giveaways and finished with 7 assists in the 4-3 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after giving up the first two goals in their last game and another late in the 3rd period. They also allowed the first goal in the 3rd period, which tied the game at 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%.</p><h3>Are Carolina Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes moved to 26-16-3 on the season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p>

<p>Carolina took an early lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on three shots. Orlov now has three goals this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 12. Andrei Svechnikov netted his sixth goal on an empty net with just nine seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Carolina's first goal came at 5:59 in the first period, while their second goal tied the game 2-2 at 17:31 in the second. They added another goal at 14:34 in the second period before Svechnikov's late empty-netter.</p><p>Carolina's defense will look to carry their momentum into this game, as they didn't allow a goal after the first period against the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Panthers game? Catch the action at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Horizon League conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Milwaukee is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Youngstown State.</p><h3>YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS VS MILWAUKEE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Milwaukee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Youngstown State Pull Off A Win at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Youngstown State fell to 10-7 on the season after an 80-72 home loss to Cleveland State on Saturday. The Penguins, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Youngstown State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the over/under line of 137.5.</p><p>Youngstown State hit 13 threes at a 41.9% clip in their last game, with an overall field goal percentage of 40% and an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They were also nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts for a 93.8% success rate.</p> <p>Tahj Staveskie led the Penguins with 21 points, knocking down 4 of 10 from beyond the arc. Cris Carroll contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Dylan Arnett added 15 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.</p><p>Youngstown State gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They held the team to 37% shooting on two-pointers, with just 9 made from 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Penguins allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% success rate. The other team also shot 93% from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16. Youngstown State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Panthers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Milwaukee improved to 10-6 on the season with a 70-59 win over Green Bay on Saturday. The Panthers were -15.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>Milwaukee led 36-24 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Green Bay to score 35 points after the break, which kept the game closer than expected.</p><p>Milwaukee's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 5 of 16 from beyond the arc, shooting 31.2% from three-point range, and connected on 23 of 30 free throws, good for 76.7%.</p> <p>Yonatan Levy and Marcus Hall each contributed 15 points, with Levy adding 8 rebounds. Hall made 2 of 5 from three-point range. Themus Fulks added 14 points and 5 assists, while Kentrell Pullian and Mac Wrecke both chipped in 13 points, with Pullian grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Milwaukee's defense held their opponent to 59 points, even though they allowed them to shoot 43% from the field. The Panthers gave up 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Milwaukee's defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 76%. The Panthers allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Youngstown State Penguins vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

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.
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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

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

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<p>At 9:30 ET, the 3rd place Grizzlies (-131) will travel to San Antonio to take on the 12th place Spurs (+110). The over/under line is set at 239.</p>

<p>ESPN will televise this divisional matchup between the Southwest's 2nd place Grizzlies and the 4th place Spurs. The Frost Bank Center is the site for tonight's game.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -2</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 148-131 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 47.0% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Grizzlies Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 129-115 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 26-15 this season. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 244 points went over the line of 239.5.</p> <p>After the Spurs’ 10-0 run in the 2nd quarter, Memphis responded by outscoring San Antonio 43-25 in the 3rd quarter and pulled away in the 4th, winning the final period 35-27.</p><p>Ja Morant and Desmond Bane each scored 21 points in the Grizzlies' 129-115 win over the Spurs, with Morant adding 12 assists and shooting 69.2% from the field. Santi Aldama contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots.</p> <p>Memphis made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from deep and 49.5% overall. Jaren Jackson scored 14 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Luke Kennard added 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies gave up 115 points to the Spurs but managed to secure the win. They allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 25 points. In the 4th, they allowed 27 points. Overall, the Spurs shot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies held the Spurs to 16 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. San Antonio went to the line 27 times, making 19 free throws. Memphis grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Does San Antonio Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Spurs fell to 19-20 on the season after a 129-115 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. San Antonio was +2.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 244.5, exceeding the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>San Antonio went on a 10-0 run early, but Memphis took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Spurs 43-25. The Spurs entered the 4th quarter down 94-88 but were outscored 35-27 in the final period.</p><p>Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 26 points in their 129-115 loss to the Grizzlies, scoring 15 in the 4th quarter. Devin Vassell added 21 points, including 9 in the 2nd quarter, and Keldon Johnson contributed 17, with 9 coming in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>The Spurs hit 16 threes at a 37.2% rate, while shooting 44.9% overall. Castle struggled from deep, making just 2 threes at 22.2%, but Vassell connected on 3 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Spurs couldn’t hold off the Grizzlies, giving up 43 points in the 3rd and 35 in the 4th, leading to a 129-115 loss. San Antonio allowed Memphis to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent Memphis to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws. San Antonio finished with 5 steals and 11 blocks.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Colonials and Phoenix game? Catch the action at Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, WI, as the Phoenix hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Robert Morris is favored by -4 in this Horizon League conference contest against Green Bay. The game's over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.</p><h3>ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS GREEN BAY PHOENIX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +4</p><p>This game will be played at Resch Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Phoenix.</li><li>Not only will Green Bay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Colonials Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Robert Morris improved to 10-7 on the season with a 75-72 win over Wright State on Sunday, January 12th. The Colonials, who were slight -1 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Robert Morris outscored Wright State 41-38 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just under the 148.5 O/U line.</p><p>Robert Morris put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 45.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 31.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-19 from beyond the arc, while hitting 52.8% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Colonials made 19 of 27 attempts, good for 70.4%.</p> <p>Alvaro Folgueiras and Brandon Noel each contributed 16 points, with Folgueiras shooting 75% from the field. Andrew Welage hit 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 14 points, and DJ Smith knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, also scoring 13 points. Robert Morris recorded 14 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Robert Morris gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 19 for 36 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Robert Morris held the other team to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 70%. The Colonials allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Green Bay Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Green Bay Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Green Bay fell to 2-15 on the season after a 70-59 road loss to Milwaukee on Saturday, January 11th. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Phoenix kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Green Bay trailed 36-24 at halftime but managed to outscore Milwaukee 35-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 149.5 over/under line.</p><p>In their last game, the Green Bay Phoenix put up 59 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%, while their two-point shooting was a strong 62.5% (15/24). Their effective field goal percentage came in at 46.8%.</p> <p>On the boards, Green Bay managed only 2 offensive rebounds, and they connected on 14 of 19 free throws (73.7%). Yonatan Levy and Marcus Hall each scored 15 points, with Hall knocking down 2 of 5 threes. Themus Fulks contributed 14 points and 5 assists, while Kentrell Pullian and Mac Wrecke added 13 points apiece.</p><p>Green Bay's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Green Bay's defense held their opponents to 5 three-pointers on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 23, shooting 76%. Green Bay allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Robert Morris Colonials vs Green Bay Phoenix NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (+153) travel to take on the New York Knicks (-181) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 218.5.</p>

<p>Minnesota is 21-19 and sits 8th in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 27-15 and 3rd in the East. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on MSG.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-109 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Be The Talk of Madison Square Garden?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 21-19 on the season after a 116-115 home loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Minnesota, who were -7 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 231 points exceeded the pre-game total of 217.</p> <p>Golden State took control early with a 13-0 run, and the Timberwolves found themselves down 34-12 after the 1st quarter. Minnesota fought back, winning each of the next three quarters, including a 37-29 edge in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 116-115 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves connected on 17 threes, shooting 45.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.2% from the field.</p> <p>Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards each scored 28 points, with DiVincenzo hitting 6 threes at 50%. Edwards and DiVincenzo both scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Julius Randle and Naz Reid added 7 points each in the 4th.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 32 points, respectively, in their 116-115 loss to the Warriors. They tightened up in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 21 points, but couldn’t contain Golden State in the 4th, where they gave up 29 points.</p> <p>Minnesota allowed the Warriors to shoot 48% from the field, including 50% from beyond the arc, with Golden State hitting 18 threes. The Timberwolves also sent the Warriors to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 4 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Knicks?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 27-15 on the season with a 125-119 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. New York, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 244, surpassing the over/under line of 218.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>New York jumped out to a 30-21 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by outscoring the 76ers 30-26 in the 2nd. However, Philadelphia stormed back in the 3rd, outscoring the Knicks 38-25 to tie the game at 85 heading into the 4th. Both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter, but the Knicks pulled away for the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 38 points and 5 rebounds on 63.6% shooting led the Knicks to a win over the 76ers, with Brunson hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Mikal Bridges added 23 points, connecting on 5 threes at 50%.</p> <p>The Knicks made 16 threes as a team, shooting 43.2% from deep and 53.5% overall. Brunson scored 8 points in the 4th and OT, while OG Anunoby added 4 of his 17 points in the extra period.</p><p>Despite a rough 3rd quarter where the Knicks gave up 38 points, they held the 76ers to 21 points in the 1st and 24 in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, New York allowed 119 points on 50% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed 13 threes on 37% shooting. Philadelphia also went 14/14 from the free-throw line. Defensively, New York finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

<p>At 6:50 PM from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, we have an American League matchup between the Angels and Rays. Heading into Monday's game, the Angels are 7-8, while the Rays come in with a record of 9-7. Zach Eflin is starting for the Rays, and he is facing off against Patrick Sandoval for the Angels.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay comes into this one as the heavy favorite, with money line odds of -166, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. If you're looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSSUN.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -166</p><p>This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Monday, April 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 5-4 loss to Boston, Brandon Drury went 2/4 with a homer and a run scored. They also got a good start from Jose Suarez, going 4 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out four.</p>

<p>Tyler Anderson took the loss out of the bullpen for the Angels, as Los Angeles allowed Boston to score three runs in the 8th. The Angels were the +112 underdog going into this road game.</p><p>As the Angels are on the road today vs. the Rays, they are looking to move above .500, as they currently have a record of 7-8. In the AL West, they are in 2nd place, right behind the Rangers. So far, the Angels have yet to play a game in their own division.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has an overall series record of 1-4 and has lost three straight series. When favored, they are 1-1 this season, and they are 6-7 as the underdog. Coming into today's game, the Angels have lost two straight and are just 2-6 in day games.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.3 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.9 runs per game. Their run line record is 7-8, with a run line record of 6-3 on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels have played 15 games with an average of 9.5 runs per game. Their over/under record is 7-8, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 1-1. They have played 13 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 4 games. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game, and their last game against the Rays finished with 6 runs.</p><p>Patrick Sandoval will be making his 4th start of the season, and it will be his 2nd road start. He started the season with a win over the Marlins, but then took a loss in his last outing vs. the Rays. In that start, he went 5 innings and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits, with 3 of those hits being homers.</p><p>Our player projections for the Angels today have Mike Trout as our top home run candidate for the team, as his home run projection is 9th best in the league for today. Taylor Ward is our top projected hitter in terms of total hits and his home run projection is 12th best in the league today. If you're looking for a longshot to hit a home run, Logan O'Hoppe has the 10th best odds in the league today. Nolan Schanuel is our 2nd best projected hitter in terms of total hits.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Giants, the Rays closed out the series with a 9-4 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -103 on the money line. It was a big 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Giants could only score one run, which came in the 7th.</p>

<p>Shawn Armstrong put together a good start for the Rays, going two innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Tampa Bay's offense was carried by Renfroe Pinto, who went 2/4 with two homers and four RBIs.</p><p>The Rays are currently in 3rd place in the AL East heading into today's game vs. the Angels. They will also look to pick up a win at home, as they are just one game above .500 at 5-5. Overall, they come into today's game with a record of 9-7.</p>

<p>Looking at Tampa Bay's series record, they have gone 3-1-1 so far. This includes having won their last three series. The Rays are also coming off a series win, taking the series 2-1 vs. the Giants.</p><p>The Rays have been a tough team to bet on this season, as they are 7-9 against the run line. They have been even worse at home, going 4-6 against the run line. Their average run margin is -0.9 runs per game, but they have been outscored by an average of 1.2 runs per game at home.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have seen their over/under lines set at 8 runs in three games this season, and the over has hit in all three of those contests. Overall, the Rays have played to a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record sits at 9-7. Their games have averaged a line of 9 runs per game, and they have played to the over in two straight games.</p><p>Zach Eflin is getting the start for the Rays at home against the Angels. Eflin is 1-1 on the season, coming off of a loss in his last outing, where he gave up 5 earned runs in 5 innings of work. He did pick up the win in his first start of the season, going 6 1/3 innings and allowing just 1 run.</p><p>Looking at the Rays' player prop projections for today, Yandy Díaz is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is 18th best in the league. Isaac Paredes is our top projected home run hitter for the Rays, and his home run projection is 10th best in the league. Jose Siri has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Rays, and his odds are 11th best in the league.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 4/15/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are favored by 11 and have a record of 22-17, which is good for 4th in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are 13th in the East with a record of 10-31.</p>

<p>This game will be shown on SN and the over/under line is set at 229.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Raptors Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Raptors improved to 10-31 on the season after a 110-97 home win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Toronto entered the game as +14 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread. The total score of 207 points fell well short of the 229.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when Toronto went on a 12-0 run, turning a 34-29 deficit into a 41-34 lead. They outscored Boston 22-15 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Raptors shot 50.6% from the field, with RJ Barrett leading the way, scoring 22 points, 8 assists, and 10 rebounds. Scottie Barnes contributed 18 points and 9 assists, while Jakob Poeltl was perfect from the field, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Toronto made 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc. Poeltl scored 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Barnes added 8 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Raptors held the Celtics to 97 points on Wednesday, giving up 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 15 points. Toronto's defense limited Boston to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Raptors also sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made 9 free throws. Toronto finished with 43 defensive rebounds, allowed 13 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 22-17 on the season with a dominant 122-93 win over the Magic on Wednesday. Playing at home, Milwaukee entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 215, narrowly surpassing the O/U line of 212.5.</p> <p>A 19-0 run early in the game helped the Bucks take control, stretching the score from 11-9 to 30-9. Milwaukee led 34-16 after the 1st quarter and continued to outscore Orlando in each of the remaining quarters, including a 30-25 edge in the 4th.</p><p>In their win over the Magic, the Bucks shot 62.5% from the field, with Damian Lillard leading the way, hitting 3 threes at 100% and finishing with 30 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the floor.</p> <p>Milwaukee made just 7 threes, but connected at a 58.3% rate. Lillard scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Giannis poured in 14 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 93 points on 34% shooting. Milwaukee set the tone early, allowing only 16 points in the 1st quarter and keeping Orlando in check throughout the game, giving up 25 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Milwaukee's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited the Magic to 12 threes on 26% shooting. The Bucks also sent Orlando to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15. Milwaukee controlled the glass with 46 defensive rebounds and added 10 steals and 10 blocks.</p>

<p>Planning on watching today's Spartans and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. In this Big Ten matchup, Michigan State is favored bt -2.5 vs. Northwestern. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.</p><h3>MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Michigan State improved to 13-2 on the season with a dominant 88-54 win over Washington on Thursday. The Spartans, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>After leading 42-13 at halftime, Michigan State scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Michigan State put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They connected on 62.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 17 of 18 attempts for a 94.4% success rate.</p> <p>The Spartans dished out 24 assists, with Jeremy Fears Jr. contributing 10 of them, along with 12 points. Jaden Akins led the team with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 33.3% from three. Tre Holloman added 11 points and hit 2 of 3 from deep, while also handing out 6 assists.</p><p>Despite Michigan State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 54 points. The Spartans allowed a 52% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 32 of 61 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Michigan State gave up 25 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 62% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent went 7 for 21, shooting 33%. The Spartans also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 94%.</p><h3>Can Northwestern Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern’s season record fell to 10-5 after a 79-61 road loss to Purdue on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just over the pre-game O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Northwestern struggled early, trailing 41-18 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Purdue 43-38, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.</p><p>Northwestern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.3% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they hit 8 of 12 free throws for 66.7%.</p> <p>Braden Smith led the way with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from deep. Angelo Ciaravino added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 12 points, shooting 60% overall.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled, giving up 79 points while allowing opponents to shoot 50% from the field. The Wildcats had trouble inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northwestern's defense gave up 8 threes on 40% shooting. They also sent opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws at an 83% rate. The Wildcats allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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