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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Minutemen and Bonnies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBC, and it's hosted by the Bonnies at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -5 to win at home against Massachusetts.</p><h3>MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies -5</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Minutemen Chances on the Road</h3><p>Massachusetts will be the underdog in this game, as they have been in three of their 21 games this season. Their record as the underdog is 1-2, and they are 14-7 overall and 5-4 in Atlantic 10 play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Minutemen are 3-4 this season, and their average scoring margin is +2.0 points per game. In their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6.</p><p>Massachusetts has been a solid team vs. the spread this season, going 14-7. Their road ATS record is 5-2 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Minutemen have a 5-5 ATS mark.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line in Massachusetts' games this year (150.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, which matches today's over/under line.</p><p>In their latest game, Massachusetts offense put up 66 points against George Mason. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38.9% and made 7 threes. The team's top scorer is Josh Cohen, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.9, while Matt Cross also carries a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Massachusetts is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. George Mason, the Patriots finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 65 points vs. Massachusetts.</p><h3>Can St. Bonaventure Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>St. Bonaventure comes into this game with a 13-8 record, including a 10-4 mark at home. They have won three straight games at home and are 8-2 in their last 10.</p>

<p>On the season, the Bonnies have been favored in 14 games and have gone 11-3 in those matchups. They are 4-5 in Atlantic 10 play and are coming off a 76-71 loss to Dayton.</p><p>As the favorite, St. Bonaventure has an ATS record of 8-6 this season. Their home ATS mark is 7-7, but they have covered the spread in each of their last three games at the Reilly Center. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bonnies have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 147 is higher than the average over/under line in St. Bonaventure's games this season (138.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 146 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the St. Bonaventure offense ended with 71 points against Dayton. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 10 threes. The top scorer for the Bonnies was Mika Adams-Woods with 17 points, while Chad Venning also added 11 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far this season, the St. Bonaventure defense has been performing well, ranking 47th in the country at 66.2 points allowed per contest. St. Bonaventure's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Dayton offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 76 points.</p>

Massachusetts Minutemen vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

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<p>On Sunday, December 29th, the Falcons and Commanders will face off at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Commanders are favored at -204 on the money line in this week 17 NFC matchup. The Falcons' money line odds are +171, and the Commanders are -4 point favorites on the point spread. The game is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +4</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Falcons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Atlanta’s 34-7 win over the Giants in week 16 put them back above .500 at 8-7 and extended their winning streak to two games. The Falcons are now 4-1 in the NFC South, giving them a slight edge over the Saints for first place. Our projections give them a 48.3% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Atlanta ranks 21st in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-10, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Falcons rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. Atlanta is 9th in the league in total yards per game (360.9), with 236.5 passing yards per game (6th) on 32.4 attempts per game. On the ground, they average 124.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th in the NFL, on 28.9 attempts per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 16, the Falcons scored 34 points in their win over the Giants, with 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 14 in the 3rd. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 202 yards (18/27), while Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries. Darnell Mooney led the team with 5 catches for 82 yards.</p><p>Atlanta's defense was dominant in their 34-7 win over the Giants, allowing just 45 rushing yards on 13 attempts and forcing two interceptions. The Falcons held the Giants to 234 total yards and limited them to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up a late touchdown, Atlanta's defense held the Giants to just 189 passing yards and kept them out of the endzone for most of the game.</p><p></p><p>They also recorded three sacks and held the Giants to a 56.4% completion rate on their passes. Additionally, Atlanta won the quarterback hit differential with a +4, even though they lost the tackles for loss differential.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington heads into week 17 on a three-game winning streak, including a 36-33 win over the Eagles in week 16. The Commanders were 4-point underdogs but managed to pull off the victory, bringing their record to 10-5. They currently sit 2nd in the NFC East and 7th in the conference, with a 93.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game and is 9-5-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-5, with their games averaging 52 points compared to an average line of 46.1.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Commanders sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.8 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in total yards per game (373.5) and 16th in passing yards per game (220.9), despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 152.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 3rd, on 31.5 attempts per game. Washington has been strong on 3rd down, converting 45.5% of their attempts, and they rank 2nd in red zone attempts, although they are 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 258 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions, in a 36-33 win over the Eagles. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus 5 times for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns, and added 81 rushing yards on 9 carries. Washington scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, converting 3 of 4 red zone attempts and 7 of 13 3rd downs.</p><p>In their 36-33 win over the Eagles, Washington's defense allowed just 127 passing yards on 15 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 yards on 39 attempts. Despite this, they held Philadelphia to an 18.8% third-down conversion rate and recorded four sacks. The Eagles averaged 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground.<p></p>Washington's defense also picked off one pass and limited the Eagles to a 53.6% completion percentage. On the defensive front, they won the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials in the game.</p>

Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>The Week 9 of the NCAAF continues on Saturday, October 29 with this inter-conference tilt in Syracuse, and here you can take a look at the best Fighting Irish vs. Orange betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>Syracuse suffered the first loss of the season last week and now is hoping to return to winning ways when they welcome Notre Dame at JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange are slight -2.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 48 points. These inter-conference rivals will meet for the first time since 2020 when Notre Dame was better 45-21 at home.</p>



<p><strong>Fighting Irish didn’t have problems with the Rebels</strong></p>



<p>The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-3, 3-4-0 ATS) played three consecutive home games, winning two of them in the process. After suffering a disappointing narrow loss to the Stanford Cardinal, the Fighting Irish responded with a massive 44-21 victory over the UNLV Rebels. Notre Dame was up by 23 points at halftime and then maintained a big lead and deservedly recorded a W. The hosts dominated the total yards (428-299) and first downs (23-11).</p>



<p>Drew Pyne completed 14 of 28 passes for 205 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Michael Mayer, who was on the receiving end on one of those two TD passes, led the game with 115 yards on six catches. Braden Lenzy also scored a receiving TD, but the Fighting Irish were more effective on the ground with 223 yards and three touchdowns on 47 carries. Logan Diggs didn’t score a rushing TD but he did lead the team with 130 yards on 28 attempts. Isaiah Foskey was an absolute beast on defense; he registered three sacks and blocked two punts!</p>



<p>QB Tyler Buchner (shoulder) is out for the season, while CB TaRiq Bracy (hamstring) is questionable to play on Saturday against Syracuse.</p>



<p><strong>Orange couldn’t hold on against the Tigers</strong></p>



<p>The Syracuse Orange (6-1, 6-1-0 ATS) were so close to recording their seventh win in many games, but even though they had a big lead against the Clemson Tigers on the road, they fell short in the end. Syracuse led 21-7 in the second quarter, thanks to its dynamite defense which forced four turnovers in this game. However, the Orange failed to get on the scoreboard in the second half as the Tigers completed a comeback to win 27-21, handing Syracuse the first defeat of the campaign.</p>



<p>Garrett Shrader completed 18 of 26 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also led his team in rushing yards with 71 and a score on 21 attempts. Sean Tucker caught that lone TD pass from Shrader, while Oronde Gadsden II led all the receivers with 86 yards on six catches. Ja'Had Carter returned a fumble for a 90-yard TD, while Mikel Jones registered a game-high 12 tackles.</p>



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<p><strong>Notre Dame:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five non-conference games</li><li>0-4 ATS in the last four games on fieldturf</li></ul>



<p><strong>Syracuse:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-0 ATS in the last five non-conference games</li><li>10-2 ATS in the last 12 games following an ATS win</li><li>9-2 ATS in the last 11 home games</li></ul>



<p><strong>Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Syracuse Orange Pick&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>I am really impressed with Syracuse’s defense this season, and with the way how they stopped Clemson’s high-flying offense in the first half of that game. Still, the game plays for two halves, and the Orange didn’t hold on in the second. The Orange does have a better offense and defense than the Fighting Irish and didn’t lose at home this season, so I am going with Syracuse here. Notre Dame, who scores 26.6 points per game, will find it hard to penetrate through Syracuse’s D which allows only 15.1 ppg. I am backing the home team's defense to prevail on Saturday.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Orange at -2.5 (-110)</p>



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<p>Both teams have solid run offenses and I expect them to utilize the running a lot in this game. Syracuse has a more efficient pass offense, so we will likely see some nice completions from Shrader, but I don’t see this as a high-scoring affair. The Orange managed to keep the opponents to single digits in three of five home games. Under is 5-2 in the Fighting Irish’s last seven games overall; Under is 4-0 in the Orange’s previous four games overall, while Under is 7-1 in Syracuse’s last eight home games.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Go Under 48.5 points (-110)</p>

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Syracuse Orange, Pick, Prediction 10/29/22

<p>Betting on today's Bears and Royals game? Catch the action at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the Royals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Queens (NC) as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.</p><h3>MERCER BEARS VS QUEENS (NC) ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mercer Bears +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curry Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MERCER BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-70 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Mercer pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mercer Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mercer evened their record at 4-4 with a 75-63 win over Chicago State on Sunday. Playing at home, the Bears were -15.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Mercer led 37-30 at halftime and added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Mercer's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 attempts for 16.7%, but connected on 59.5% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Ahmad Robinson led the way with 25 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Noble Crawford added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and contributing 6 assists and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Mercer’s defense allowing 63 points, they struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 59% shooting on two-point attempts (25/42). However, the Bears did a solid job defending the perimeter, holding their opponent to just 4/24 from three-point range, a 16% shooting performance.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Mercer’s opponent went 13/16, hitting 81% of their attempts. The Bears also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Royals?</h3><h3>Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Queens (NC) improved to 4-5 on the season with an 85-83 road win over Gardner-Webb on Saturday. The Royals entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Queens led 44-36 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.</p><p>Queens put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 56.2% from the field and 52.9% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, and they connected on 75.9% of their free throws, going 22 for 29 from the line.</p> <p>Leo Colimerio led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60.0% from deep. Darryl Simmons II added 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Jamaine Mann contributed 18 points on 87.5% shooting, also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Queens (NC) struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 61% from the field. The Royals had a tough time inside, with their opponent hitting 72% of their two-point attempts, going 24/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Queens allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Royals gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercer Bears vs Queens (NC) Royals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Hockey Club game? Catch the action at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Hockey Club hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hockey Club are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hockey Club picking up a  3-2 win.</li><li>Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Ducks Win on the Road?</h3><p>After a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks fell to 12-15-4 this season. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> <p>The Ducks trailed 3-0 before scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim's offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, and they had 16 giveaways in the game. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up four goals to Chicago. Lukas Dostal recorded 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also posted 6 takeaways and 15 hits. The Ducks gave up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period.</p><h3>Are the Hockey Club Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 16-11-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. As underdogs on the puck line, the Hockey Club failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Three different players scored for Utah in the game. Logan Cooley netted the first goal at 8:08 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:00 in the second. However, the Golden Knights responded with four straight goals, including the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, scoring three times. Alexander Kerfoot netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his 1st and Logan Cooley scored his 2nd. Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole's goal.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 2. The team had 13 giveaways and failed to score on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up the final two goals in their previous game, including the game-winner in overtime. They also allowed a goal with just one second left in the 2nd period, which tied the game at 2-2. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%.</p>

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<p>The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line for Monday's matchup vs. the Brewers, with their odds sitting at -219 compared to the Brewers at +180. This NL matchup is set for 6:40 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and the forecast calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the mid-80s.</p>

<p>Monday's over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and the Phillies will be looking to pick up a win vs. a Brewers club that has won five straight. Milwaukee is 36-23 this season, while the Phillies are 41-19 and are 1st in the NL East. Bryse Wilson is starting for the Brewers, and the Phillies are starting Zack Wheeler.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, June 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BREWERS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Milwaukee closed out their series vs. the White Sox with a 6-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -346. It was a four-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the White Sox could only score two runs, both of which came in the 4th.</p>

<p>Freddy Peralta put together a good start for the Brewers, going five innings and giving up just three runs on four hits. He also issued only one walk and struck out seven White Sox batters. Milwaukee's offense was carried by Jackson Chourio, who went 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Milwaukee heads into their game vs. the Phillies with a record of 36-23, putting them seven games ahead of the Cardinals in the NL Central. The Brewers have won five straight games, and they went 3-0 in their most recent series vs. the White Sox. Looking at their overall series record, the Brewers are 11-6-2 and have won three straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the Brewers have gone 18-10 this year and are 18-13 on the road. As the road underdog, the Brewers have put together a record of 13-7 this year. So far, they are 18-12 as the favorite and 18-11 when listed as the underdog. Heading into today's game, the Brewers have an 8-2 record over their last 10.</p><p>When the Brewers are on the road, they have been a good bet to cover the run line, going 19-12. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and in five straight games as the underdog. Overall, they have a run line record of 32-27, with an average run margin of 1.1 runs per game.</p><p>When the Milwaukee Brewers are on the road, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs for their games this season. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 34-24 overall. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 17-10. In 42.4% of their games, the over/under line has been set below 8.5 runs, while in 11.9% of their games, the line has been set higher than 8.5 runs.</p><p> Milwaukee is sending right-hander Bryse Wilson to the mound today as he faces the Phillies on the road. Wilson has made seven starts this season and has a record of 3-1 with an ERA of 3.19. This year, he has turned in two quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he gave up three earned runs in four innings of work. Wilson didn't give up a homer in that outing, but he had given up a homer in three straight outings before that. Opponents are batting .217 off Wilson this year, and his ERA on the road is 8.55 compared to 3.59 at home.</p>
<p>Currently, the Brewers are the 2nd best scoring team in the league at 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.6 runs per game. Overall, the Brewers are 2nd in team batting average, hitting a combined .259. One of the reasons they have been so good offensively is that they are the top on-base percentage team in the league, and they also have the best BABIP in the league.</p>

<p>Willy Adames has been red hot for the Brewers, going 14/38 (.368) over his last 10 games. For the season, he is batting .260 with a team-high 9 home runs. William Contreras has also been a key power source for the Brewers, as he is 12th in the league with 8 homers and is batting .316.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>The Phillies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 10th inning before the Cardinals scored one run in the top of the 10th. Philadelphia was the -139 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Taijuan Walker put together a good start for the Phillies, going five innings and giving up just two earned runs, and striking out five. However, the Phillies bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and Gregory Soto took the loss out of the bullpen. The Phillies also wasted a big game from Nick Castellanos, who went 2/5 with a run scored.</p><p>Philadelphia is 41-19 this season, putting them 1st in the NL East, where they lead the Braves by 6.5 games. The Phillies have an overall series record of 12-4-4 this season, and they took two of three from the Cardinals in their most recent series. So far, they have gone 11-5 against other teams in the NL East.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies are 24-9 this season, and they have gone 17-10 on the road. This year, they have been really good in night games, going 26-9. As the favorite, the Phillies are 36-15 and 23-7 as the favorite at home. Their overall record is made up of a 26-9 mark at home and an 17-10 record on the road. So far, they have been pretty even, going 5-4 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Phillies win, they win by an average of 3.9 runs per game. In their losses, they lose by an average of 3.1 runs per game. Their run line record is 33-27, with an 18-15 mark at home and a 15-12 mark on the road. They are 28-23 against the run line as the favorite and 5-4 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Phillies play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. Overall, their over/under record is 27-29, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 4-7. So far this season, only 15.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Zack Wheeler is getting the start for the Phillies today as he faces off against the Brewers. Wheeler has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 6-3 with a 2.32 ERA. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow an earned run. In that May 28th start vs. the Giants, Wheeler went six innings, giving up just two hits and two walks while striking out nine. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Phillies have been the best offense in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.7 runs per contest. As a team, the Phillies are batting .256, which is 4th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage and slugging.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Kyle Schwarber has gone 10/29 with two homers and five RBIs, while Bryce Harper has also hit two homers in that stretch, but he is just 7/32. For the season, Harper is batting .270 with a team-high 14 homers, and Schwarber is 2nd on the team with 11 homers.</p>

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