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<p>The Commodores and Tigers are set to face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN2. The Tigers will host the game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Vanderbilt come into this Southeastern conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LSU Tigers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Vanderbilt Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Vanderbilt improved to 12-1 on the season with a dominant 100-56 win over New Orleans on Monday. The Commodores were heavy favorites at -35 and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Vanderbilt led 51-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 49 points while allowing just 28. The game’s total points of 156 fell just under the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 100 points with a 47.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 41.2% of their threes, hitting 14 of 34 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 14 of 15 shots (93.3%).</p> <p>The Commodores' effective field goal percentage was an impressive 56.6%, and they dished out 22 assists. Tyler Nickel led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while Devin McGlockton was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 2 for 2 from deep, and grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 56 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 36 of 76 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 made shots on 42 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 14 of 34 shots, shooting 41%. Vanderbilt also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. The Commodores gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Tigers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>LSU improved to 11-2 on the season with a dominant 110-45 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sunday. The Tigers, playing at home, were -40.5 favorites and covered the spread while the game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>LSU took control early, leading 55-13 at halftime, and matched that offensive output in the 2nd half with another 55 points. The Delta Devils managed to score 32 points after the break, but LSU’s defense remained strong throughout the game.</p><p>LSU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 110 points with a field goal percentage of 65.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.3%, thanks in large part to their 87.2% shooting on two-point attempts (34/39). From beyond the arc, they hit 12 of 31 threes, good for 38.7%.</p> <p>Cam Carter led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 of 9 threes. Vyctorius Miller added 20 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. The Tigers dished out 26 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite LSU's defensive struggles, their offense put up 45 points in their previous game. They shot 65% from the field, making 46 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they were highly efficient, hitting 87% of their two-point shots, going 34/39.</p> <p>From three-point range, LSU connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38%. They also got to the free-throw line 12 times, making 6 of those shots for 50%.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-702) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+495) in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 12 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.</p>

<p>Portland is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 11-22. They have lost two straight games. The Bucks are 5th in the East at 17-15. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Portland’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 11-22 after a 114-106 loss to the Lakers on Thursday. The Blazers were +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 220 points came in just under the O/U line of 225.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-27 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them outscored 33-20. They entered the 4th quarter down 88-75 and, despite a 31-point effort in the final period, couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 114-106 loss to the Lakers, the Trail Blazers shot 50% from the field, but made just 9 threes at a 34.6% clip. Anfernee Simons led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each added 19 points, with Avdija shooting 57.1% from the floor. Simons scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Sharpe put up 11 in the 1st.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers gave up 114 points to the Lakers, with their toughest stretch in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 33 points. They managed to tighten up in the 4th, holding the Lakers to 26 points.</p> <p>Portland allowed 15 threes on 34% shooting from deep. They sent the Lakers to the line 14 times, where they hit 13 free throws. The Blazers also gave up 15 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks fell to 17-15 this season after a 113-110 home loss to the Nets on Thursday. Milwaukee, who were -12.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 223, just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Brooklyn went on a 10-0 run to cut the Bucks' lead from 73-56 to 73-66. Despite Milwaukee outscoring the Nets 25-19 in the 4th quarter, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 113-110 loss to the Nets, the Bucks struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.7% of their threes and making only 11 overall. Their field goal percentage was 44.4%, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, shooting 50% and finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists.</p> <p>Damian Lillard added 23 points, despite shooting 30% from the field, and made 4 threes at a 30.8% clip. Lillard scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Bobby Portis contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency.</p><p>The Bucks struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 19 points. Overall, Milwaukee held Brooklyn to 113 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks limited the Nets to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. Milwaukee also recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Golden Knights face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Buffalo’s record dropped to 14-21-5 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3 goals.</p> <p>Buffalo scored first with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second. The Sabres failed to score again, leaving them without a win in their last three games.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded effort. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net again, and they were held scoreless on the power play.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and failed to score after the first period. Tuch, who took 5 shots on goal, netted the team's only goal at 8:21 of the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's defense allowed two goals, both of which came in the second period on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Golden Knights?</h3><p>Vegas improved to 26-9-3 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored by -1.5 goals and didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Utah took a 2-0 lead before Vegas responded with four unanswered goals. All four of the Golden Knights’ goals were scored by different players.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but only found the net four times in their 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden’s 6th goal of the season came 2:15 into overtime, while William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal of the year at 14:23 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, netting his 7th goal at 4:54 in the 2nd period. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal of the season and also contributed two assists, bringing his assist total to 5 on the year.</p><p>Vegas's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they conceded again at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. Defensively, the Golden Knights recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>Betting on today's Islanders and Lions game? Catch the action at University Center (LA) in Hammond, LA, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is favored by -1.5 in this Southland conference contest against Southeastern Louisiana. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Center (LA) at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will Southeastern Louisiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Islanders?</h3><h3>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 4-6 on the season after an 87-51 loss to Houston on Saturday, December 21st. The Islanders, who were +31 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, exceeding the over/under line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>Trailing 46-27 at halftime, the Islanders struggled to mount a comeback, scoring just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Islanders managed just 51 points, shooting 32.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.7%, with two-point shooting at 35.1% and three-point shooting at 26.3% (5/19).</p> <p>They hit 62.5% of their free throws and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Milos Uzan was perfect from deep, hitting 2/2 threes, while L.J. Cryer connected on 5/7, finishing with 17 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 50% of their two-point shots, going 12/24.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 48%, making 14 of 29 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 84%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Southeastern Louisiana Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lions fell to 4-7 on the season after a 79-51 loss to McNeese State on Monday. Southeastern Louisiana, who were +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the loss.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-20 at halftime, the Lions allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 of their own. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 134.5 over/under line.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 51 points while shooting 39.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-22 from deep. At the free-throw line, they converted just 8 of 16 attempts.</p> <p>Javohn Garcia led the way with 26 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 40% from three. Christian Shumate added 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Quadir Copeland contributed 11 points and 8 assists. The Lions finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Southeastern Louisiana struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Lions couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana's defense gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81%. The Lions allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+102) will host the Bucks (-122) in a Central Division matchup. Milwaukee is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record, while Chicago is 9th in the East at 13-16.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Bucks favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 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 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 15-12 on the season with a 112-101 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bucks were favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A pivotal 14-0 run by Milwaukee turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 48-44 to 62-44. They held the Wizards to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and although Washington outscored them 29-26 in the 4th, the Bucks’ lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Bobby Portis led the Bucks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% rate. He also added 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Khris Middleton contributed 18 points, making 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bucks made 20 threes as a team, shooting 41.7% from deep, though their overall FG% was 44.9%. Portis scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Bucks' defense tightened up after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 36 points. They bounced back in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 22 points. Milwaukee gave up 29 points in the 4th but still held the Wizards to 101 points overall.</p> <p>The Bucks held Washington to 44% shooting but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. Milwaukee sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Bucks also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Chicago dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 123-98 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 239.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston took control with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 51-47 to 57-51. The Celtics outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls struggled offensively in their loss to the Celtics, shooting just 37.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 34.1%, though they did hit 14 threes in the game.</p> <p>Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter. Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Coby White each added 14 points, with LaVine hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Celtics, giving up 123 points while allowing Boston to shoot 48% from the field. Chicago allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in the 2nd, 32 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago did manage to limit Boston's three-point shooting, holding them to 33% from beyond the arc with 15 made threes. The Bulls also sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12 attempts. Defensively, Chicago recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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