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<p>First pitch for Sunday's matchup between the Mets and Phillies is set for 4:08 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -154 compared to the Mets at +131. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>This is an NL East matchup, and the Phillies are leading the division with a record of 95-67, while the Mets are in second place at 89-73. Luis Severino will start for the Mets, while the Phillies are sending Cristopher Sanchez to the mound. FS1 will be televising this game.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -154</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 4:08 ET on Sunday, October 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 4 to 3</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>New York picked up a 6-2 road win over the Phillies in the most recent game of this series. The Mets offense got off to a fast start, scoring five of their six runs in the 1st and 2nd innings. On the other side, the Phillies got on the board with one run in the 5th and added their final run in the 9th.</p>

<p>Kodai Senga only went two innings for the Mets but gave up just one run and one hit. Reed Garrett got the win out of the bullpen. Zack Wheeler had a good outing for the Phillies, going seven innings and giving up just one run on one hit.</p>

<p>Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos each had two hits and an RBI for the Mets. Kyle Schwarber did the same for the Phillies. </p>
<h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Mets prepare for game two of their series against the Phillies, they hold a 1-0 lead and are on the road. New York finished the regular season with a 43-38 road record, compared to 46-35 at home. As road underdogs, they went 25-23 this year.</p> <p>New York’s run line record for the season is 85-81, including 47-38 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in two straight road games. The Mets’ over/under record is 84-77, and 67.3% of their games had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line.</p><p>Luis Severino gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Phillies on the road. So far this season, he has made 31 starts and has a record of 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Severino has a WHIP of 1.24 and opponents are batting .232 off him this year. In his 32 appearances, he has one complete game shutout and 14 quality starts. Per nine innings, Severino is averaging 7.96 strikeouts and 2.97 walks. The right-hander's last outing came on October 1st, where he got the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on two homers. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight outings.</p><p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as Alonso is 10th in the league with 34 homers, and Lindor is right behind him with 33. Lindor is also the team's leader in RBIs, while Alonso is 3rd with 88 RBIs. Lindor has gone 6/25 in his last seven games, with two homers and seven runs scored.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best team batting average in the league.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Phillies prepare for game two of their series against the Mets, they find themselves down 0-1 and in need of a win. Philadelphia posted a 95-67 regular season record, including a strong 54-27 mark at home, compared to 41-40 on the road. As favorites, they went 82-50, while finishing 13-18 as underdogs.</p> 

<p>Philadelphia’s run line record for the season is 78-85, with a 37-45 mark at home. They have a +1.0 run-scoring margin at home, compared to +0.3 on the road. The Phillies’ over/under record is 79-75, and 71.6% of their games have had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in six straight games for Philadelphia.</p><p>Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez finished with a no-decision in his last outing, going 4 2/3 innings vs. the Cubs. In that outing, he gave up three earned runs, four hits, and one homer. Before that, he had turned in a quality start in two straight outings. Sánchez's ERA for the season is 3.32, along with a record of 11-9. This year, he has two complete games and one shutout. Opponents are batting .250 vs. Sánchez this year. Per nine innings, he has 7.58 strikeouts and just 2.18 walks.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the top offenses in the league, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 5th in the majors. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the 4th best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .257. The Phillies have also been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, ranking 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Kyle Schwarber has hit just .217 for the Phillies, but he does have two homers in this stretch. For the season, he is batting .248 with a team-high 38 home runs. Bryce Harper is 2nd on the team with 30 homers and is batting .285 for the season. Harper's 87 RBIs is 3rd best on the team.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Beacons versus the Flames? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 136 points, and the Flames are the home favorites against the Beacons in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +12</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Even though we have UIC winning straight-up, we like Valparaiso at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Valparaiso?</h3><p>Valparaiso comes into today's game as the underdog, and they have struggled mightily this season. They have lost eight straight games and are 4-10 overall. On the road, they are 0-5 and have an average scoring margin of -12.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Valparaiso lost to Bradley by a score of 86-61. This season, they have been the underdog in eight of their 14 games and have yet to win as the underdog.</p><p>Valparaiso's ATS record this season is 6-6-1, but they have gone 3-1-1 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 road games, the Beacons have a mark of 5-4-1.</p><p>Valparaiso's over/under record this season is 4-9 and today's line of 136 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (144.3). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>The Valparaiso offense is coming off a game where they scored 61 points against Bradley. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.8% and connected on 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Isaiah Stafford, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.2, while Cooper Schwieger also carries a PPG average of 10.8 into the game.</p><p>The Beacons' defense is presently ranked 164th nationally, allowing an average of 72.1 points per contest. So far, the Valparaiso defense is giving up an average of 9.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (520th).</p><h3>Will the Flames Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup, the UIC Flames are favored by 12 points over the Valparaiso Beacons. So far this season, UIC has gone 7-7 and have lost three straight games. In their last game, the Flames lost to Murray State by a score of 85-73.</p>

<p>At home, UIC is 3-3 this season and have an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game. Over their last ten games at home, the Flames have gone 5-5. So far this season, UIC has been favored in six of their 14 games and have gone 3-3 in those matchups.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UIC has gone 3-3 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 3-3 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Flames are 6-3-1. In their last 3 games at home, UIC is 1-2 vs. the spread and over their last 10 home games, their ATS record is 5-4.</p><p>UIC's over/under record for the season sits at 5-8 and their games have averaged 134.7 points. Today's over/under line of 136 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (139.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Flames' offense finished with 73 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 71.1 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Isaiah Rivera, who is averaging 14.9 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Toby Okani also maintains a PPG average of 13.1 heading into game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the UIC defense is giving up an average of 64.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Murray State, the Racers finished with a field goal percentage of 56% and a total of 85 points vs. UIC.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs UIC Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

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<p>Going into game three of this NL East showdown, the Braves (97-54, 48-26 home) are giving the start to Bryce Elder. On the other side, the Phillies (82-69, 39-38 away) are rolling with Aaron Nola. Don't miss my prediction for today's Philadelphia Phillies versus Atlanta Braves game in Atlanta.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Braves -150</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 12:20 ET on Wednesday, September 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Phillies are just 3-7 straight-up.</li><li>So far, the Braves are 8-4 against the Phillies this season.</li><li>Aaron Nola has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 8.55 over his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN NL EAST</h3><p>For the season, the Phillies have put together a record of 82-69 and are 2nd in the NL East, putting them 15 games out of first place. Philadelphia's overall series record sits at 26-19-3. On the road, they have gone 39-38 and 43-31 at home.</p><p><p>Aaron Nola has been a reliable starter for the Phillies this season, boasting a 12-9 record in 30 appearances. His ERA of 4.62 is accompanied by an impressive K/9 of 9.25, while his FIP and OBP stand at 4.19 and .280 respectively.</p></p><p>Aaron Nola didn't earn the decision, but the Phillies still managed to come away with a 5-4 victory over the Cardinals despite his three runs and seven hits allowed in his last outing.</p><p>During their last ten games, Philadelphia is the 19th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .233 and are averaging 5.2 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Phillies are hitting .258 with an OBP of .328 while averaging 4.9 runs per contest. This figure puts them 9th in the league.</p><p>Nick Castellanos has been a key contributor to the Phillies' offense this season, leading the team with 25 home runs over their last five games. His batting average of .271 is also impressive, demonstrating his ability to consistently make contact at the plate.</p><h3>WILL THE ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Braves are 1st in the NL East on a record of 97-54. Overall, they have played in 48 different series, going 34-11-3. When playing above .500 teams, the Braves are 97-54, and currently hold win percentages of 64.9% at home and 63.6% on the road.</p><p><p>Today, Atlanta's Bryce Elder will take the mound with the aim of avoiding another long ball. So far this season, he has compiled a 12-4 record and 3.50 ERA, striking out 126 batters and walking 2.9 per nine innings for a K/9 of 6.78.</p></p><p>Bryce Elder's last outing saw him toss five innings, but the Braves ultimately fell to the Marlins 9-6. The right-hander was unable to factor into the decision, surrendering four runs on nine hits.</p><p>Across their last five games, the Braves' offense is 8th in batting average, leading to an average of 4.6 runs per contest in that span. Overall, they are the 1st ranked scoring offense and posted a season-long OPS of .844 on 291 (1st). On average, they have struckout 7 times per game compard to 3.3 walks.</p><p>Over the Braves' last five games, Ozzie Albies has been a major contributor to the team's offense, leading with two home runs. For the season, he has hit 31 long balls and is batting .268.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/20/23

<p>The Flames and Gamecocks are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gamecocks will host the game at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL. Liberty is favored by -5.5 in this Conference USA conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 131 points.</p><h3>LIBERTY FLAMES VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Mathews Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Liberty Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Liberty comes into this game with a 13-7 record and a two-game win streak. So far, they are 2-3 in Conference USA games compared to their 11-4 non-conference mark. As the favorite, they are 10-4 this season.</p>

<p>On the road, the Flames are 1-3 this season, and their average scoring margin is -3.8 points per game. In their last 10 road games, they are 3-7.</p><p>When looking at Liberty's ATS record this season, they are currently 9-8. However, their ATS mark on the road is just 1-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Flames are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131 is lower than the average over/under line in Liberty's games this year (138.4). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 149 points.</p><p>Liberty finished with 82 points in their game against Sam Houston State. This total surpasses their season-average of 76.5 points per game. Offensively, the Flames have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 96th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 65th in percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Flames' defense is positioned 16th in the country, permitting 63.3 points per game. So far, the Liberty defense is giving up an average of 7.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.1 times per game (365th).</p><h3>Can Jacksonville State Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Through 20 games, Jacksonville State has a 10-10 record, including a 4-4 record at home. They have been an underdog in 10 of their games, going 3-7 in those matchups.</p>

<p>After losing their last game to Middle Tennessee by a score of 75-67, the Gamecocks have now lost three games in a row. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 6-4.</p><p>As the underdog, Jacksonville State has gone 5-5 against the spread this season. At home, the Gamecocks have an ATS mark of just 3-5 this year and are 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131 for the Jacksonville State game is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (135.2). So far, their over/under record is 6-12. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 140 points compared to their season average of 131.6.</p><p>The Jacksonville State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 67 points vs. Middle Tennessee. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.6% while connecting on 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Gamecocks have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 135th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 287th in terms of percentage and 336th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Gamecocks' defense is ranked 21st in the country at 64.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.2 threes per game vs. Liberty. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 27.1%.</p>

Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

<p>The Bonnies and Minutemen are set to face off at 2:30 ET on USA. The Minutemen will host the game at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. The over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Massachusetts being favored by -5 at home against St. Bonaventure.</p><h3>ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -5</p><p>This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 2:30 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can St. Bonaventure Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>St. Bonaventure enters this game with a record of 16-10, including a 6-7 mark in Atlantic 10 play. The Bonnies are coming off a 72-59 loss to La Salle and have gone 1-4 in their last five games on the road.</p>

<p>On the season, St. Bonaventure is 4-5 on the road, and they have an average scoring margin of +4.0 points per game. As the underdog, the Bonnies are 2-5, and they have been the underdog in seven of their 26 games.</p><p>As the underdog, St. Bonaventure has gone 3-4 vs. the spread this season. On the road, the Bonnies are 5-4 ATS and 2-1 in their last 3 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in St. Bonaventure's games this season (139.1). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Most recently, the St. Bonaventure offense finished with just 59 points vs. La Salle. For the game, they hit 6/17 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43.8%. Chad Venning is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.3 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Mika Adams-Woods brings a PPG average of 13.3 into the game.</p><p>The Bonnies' defense is presently ranked 67th nationally, allowing an average of 67.6 points per contest. Against La Salle in their most recent game, the St. Bonaventure defense gave up a total of 72 points while allowing La Salle to hit 51% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Minutemen Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Massachusetts enters tonight's game as the favorite, as they have been in 21 of their 26 games this season. They have gone 15-6 in those games, compared to a 2-3 record as the underdog.</p>

<p>At home, the Minutemen have been even better, going 13-3 this season. They have won their last three games at home and have gone 8-2 in their last 10.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UMass has an ATS record of 12-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Minutemen have gone 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, UMass is 10-6 ATS this year and over their last 10 home games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Massachusetts' games this season (149.8). Over their last three games, the Minutemen have an over/under record of 1-2 with an average scoring total of 138 points.</p><p>Against VCU, the Massachusetts had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 79.7 points per game. They scored 74 points and posted a field goal percentage of 47.5% in the game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Josh Cohen who comes into today's matchup averaging 16.3. Matt Cross also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.5.</p><p>Massachusetts' defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.4 points per game. Against VCU, the Minutemen's defense gave up 52 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, VCU only made 10 free-throws.</p>

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

<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Bengals face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bengals are hosting the game at Holt Arena in Pocatello, ID. Weber State is favored by -3 in this Big Sky conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134.5 points.</p><h3>WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +3</p><p>This game will be played at Holt Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Wildcats?</h3><p>At 18-9 overall, Weber State is the favorite on the road against Idaho State, sporting a 10-6 record in such games. The Wildcats have won six straight games, including a 90-84 victory over Eastern Washington.</p>

<p>On the road, Weber State is 7-6 this season, and their average scoring margin is -0.4 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Wildcats have gone 6-4.</p><p>On the season, Weber State has an ATS record of 11-13. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Weber State's games this year (138.5). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-1-1.</p><p>The Weber State offense is coming off a game where they scored 90 points against Eastern Washington. They posted a field goal percentage of 54.1% and connected on 13 threes. One area that the Weber State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 111st in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Weber State defense is giving up an average of 65.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Eastern Washington, the Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 84 points vs. Weber State.</p><h3>Does Idaho State Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Weber State. The Bengals are 11-16 overall, including a 5-3 record at home. They are 4-14 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>In their last game, Idaho State lost to Idaho by a score of 55-53. Over their last 10 games at home, the Bengals have gone 7-3. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +1.9 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Idaho State has gone 8-9-1 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is just 2-6 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-4-1.</p><p>Idaho State's over/under record this season is 14-9-2, and today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (136). On the year, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line, and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Idaho State offense concluded with only 53 points against Idaho. Throughout the game, they made 3/13 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Brayden Parker who comes into today's matchup averaging 14.6. Miguel Tomley also heads into the game with a PPG average of 12.4.</p><p>At present, the Bengals' defense is nationally ranked 93rd, allowing 68.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Idaho State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.5% this season.</p>

Weber State Wildcats vs Idaho State Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Warriors and Pioneers game? Catch the action at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT, as the Pioneers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NEC. In this Northeast matchup, Merrimack College is favored by -3 vs. Sacred Heart. The over/under for the game is 140 points.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +3</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-63 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Fairleigh Dickinson by a score of 74-55, Merrimack College has now won 10 games in a row. On the road this season, they have a record of 9-8, and their average scoring margin is +0.4 points per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite this season, the Warriors have gone 15-4, and they have been favored in 19 of their 29 games. So far, they have a record of 19-10.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Merrimack's ATS record is only .500 at 9-9-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Warriors have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, Merrimack's ATS mark is 11-5-1 this year and they are 4-5-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for Merrimack this season is 11-16 and today's line of 140 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (134.8). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 137 points.</p><p>The Merrimack College offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson. Overall their field goal percentage was 48.3% while connecting on 9 threes. The top scorer for the Warriors was Jordan Derkack with 23 points, while Adam Clark also added 21 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Merrimack College's defense has been playing well, ranking 29th nationally, with 65.5 points allowed per game. Merrimack College's three-point defense is currently 15th in the country at 5.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.2% of their shots vs. Merrimack College.</p><h3>Are the Pioneers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With a record of 15-15, Sacred Heart has gone 9-4 at home compared to 4-11 on the road. Over their last ten games at home, the Pioneers are 8-2, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five games at home.</p>

<p>As an underdog this season, Sacred Heart has gone just 1-8. So far, they have been the underdog in nine of their 25 games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Sacred Heart has an ATS record of 4-5. Their overall ATS mark is 15-13. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pioneers have gone 4-6 vs the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Sacred Heart games is 15-13, and today's line of 140 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 146.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>In their recent game, the Pioneers' offense concluded with 79 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 74.2 points per contest. The top scorer for the Pioneers was Aidan Carpenter with 17 points, while Joey Reilly also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Sacred Heart defense is giving up an average of 72.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.9 threes per game vs. Merrimack College. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.5%.</p>

Merrimack College Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Ducks are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+109)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Columbus Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>With a record of 17-27-10, the Blue Jackets are in 8th place in the Metropolitan Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference. On the road this season, Columbus has gone 8-13-6.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 15-25-9 this season and have lost three straight games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, Columbus has gone 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five games.</p></p><p>On the road this year, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 17-10 and an average scoring margin of -.9 goals per game. So far, they have 22 losses by more than one goal and have gone 1-4 against the puck line in their last three games.</p>

<p>Overall, Columbus' puck line record sits at 30-24, and they have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line as the underdog. The team's scoring margin when they are not favored is -.9 goals per contest, and they have gone 29-20 vs. the puck line as the underdog.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Columbus is 6.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Blue Jackets come in with an over/under record of 27-24-3.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. This season, the Blue Jackets have a 7-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-18 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Columbus' offense is Boone Jenner. Coming into the game he has 17 goals, ranking 86th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 6 assists so far.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.8 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 5th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Daniil Tarasov has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 3-6, and his save percentage is 0.377%.</p><h3>Will the Ducks Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Ducks have gone just 8-18-1, and they have been the underdog in 49 of their 55 games. In the Western Conference standings, Anaheim is in 14th place, and they have a record of 20-33-2. In games against other Western Conference teams, the Ducks have gone 9-19.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 5-5, and they have won two of their last three games. This season, Anaheim has been favored in six games, and they have gone just 2-4 in those games. Against teams in the Pacific Division, the Ducks have gone 4-9.</p></p><p>When playing at home, the Ducks have gone 13-14 against the puck line this year, and they have gone 29-26 overall. So far, Anaheim has 11 losses by just one goal, compared to nine wins by multiple goals. Overall, the team's average scoring margin is at -0.9 goals per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Ducks have gone just 1-5 against the puck line, and they are 5-5 in their last ten games. Across their last ten home games, the team has gone just 4-6 against the puck line, and they have dropped their last two games at home vs. the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Anaheim's games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Ducks come in with an over/under record of 25-27-3.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Columbus posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.</p><p>On offense, the Ducks are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 28th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Ducks offense is 20th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.</p><p>Anaheim's leading scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far, he has 26 goals which is 22nd in the NHL. Vatrano also comes into the game with 18 assists.</p><p>Entering the game, the Ducks' defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.8 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 5th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 12-19, and his save percentage is 0.858%.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24

<p>The Phoenix Suns will be looking for their fourth straight victory when they welcome the Miami Heat on Saturday. The Suns have won the last three meetings between these teams, including a 106-86 victory back in April 2021. These teams have split the last 10 minutes.</p>



<p>Here you can find the best picks, news, and stats for this interconference battle at the Footprint Center. Phoenix is the favorite at -450. This according to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a>, which puts the odds for Miami at +333 as the underdog.</p>



<p>Miami has several key injuries including missing forwards Markieff Morris and Jimmy Butler. Also out are Nik Stauskas and Mario Chalmers. Frank Kaminsky and Landry Shamet are out for Phoenix.</p>



<h2>Heat Downs Trail Blazers</h2>



<p>The Miami Heat (24-15) are now 2-2 through the first four games of their six game homestand after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, 115-109. The Heat are now 12-11 on the road and are 8-8 against Western Conference teams. The Heat are 5-5 ATS in their last 10.</p>



<p>Max Strus led the way for Miami, scoring 25 points, hitting nine of 17 shots. Omer Yurtseven recorded a double-double, scoring 14 points and adding 16 rebounds. P.J. Tucker also had a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards. Miami shot 45.1% from the field and had 50 rebounds in the contest.</p>



<p>The Heat play exceptional defense, fourth in the league in points allowed per game at 104.3. The Heat are a mid-league shooting team, but have been very efficient from downtown, hitting 37.3% of three-point attempts, also fourth in the NBA. They have also been solid at the line, hitting 79.7% of free-throws, but are 16<sup>th</sup> in free-throws per game at 16.0.</p>



<h2 id="h-suns-heating-up">Suns Heating Up</h2>



<p>The Phoenix Suns (30-8) continue their quest to return to the NBA finals as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, 106-89. Phoenix has the best record in the NBA and they have been a force at home, going 17-4 at Footprint Center. The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.</p>



<p>The Suns did not have a particularly good day shooting in the victory over the Clippers, hitting 41.1% of their attempts. They also only went to the line 10 times, but Phoenix was prolific on the glass, pulling down 63 rebounds, including 21 on the offensive side of the court. Chris Paul had a triple-double, recording 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.</p>



<p>There is a good reason why the Suns have the top record. They are third in points per game (112.4) and fifth in points allowed per contest (104.5). Phoenix is second in field goal percentage (47.5%), fifth in three-point shooting (36.9%), and sixth in free-throw percentage (80.0%). They have also been exceptional in rebounding, sixth in total rebounds (46.2). Deandre Ayton is averaging 11.1 rebounds and 17.0 points per game.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Miami:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win.</li><li>1-5 ATS in their last six games following a win.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Phoenix:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-1 ATS in their last five games.</li><li>5-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win.</li></ul>



<h2>The Winner Prediction</h2>



<p>The Miami Heat are a solid team, but they are facing a juggernaut in the Suns. Phoenix can do it all, and on both sides of the court, and that makes it very difficult to beat them. Even on a night when they did not shoot well, as they did against the Clippers, they still found a way to win.</p>



<p>With Butler likely out and Morris for sure out, that means the Heat’s top scorer and one of their more important reserves are out. Phoenix is healthy, hot, and will win.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Phoenix Suns at -450.</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>There is one way that Miami can win this game and that is to turn it into a defensive struggle. They are capable of doing that, fourth in the NBA in points allowed per game. While this will not help them to win, it will help to drive down the score. Look for a total around 214.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 216.5 at -110.</strong></p>

Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns Odds, Pick, Prediction 01/08/2022

<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Capitals face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Capitals should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>The Capitals should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the San Jose Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>After a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks are now 9-13-5. San Jose held a 1-0 lead at one point, but Vancouver scored with just 26 seconds left in the game to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the loss kept them from covering.</p><p>San Jose managed 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund scored his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm added his 2nd. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm opened their account at 17:23 in the second period.</p> <p>Granlund's goal came at 18:43 in the third period, tying the game 2-2. Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund picked up assists on Granlund’s goal, bringing their season totals to 5 and 7 assists, respectively. The Sharks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes brought their record to 17-6-1 this season. The Capitals took the lead in the first period but allowed four unanswered goals, including an empty-netter late in the third.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period.</p><p>In their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals registered 21 shots on goal and found the net twice, both in the first period. Alex Ovechkin scored his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist on Duhaime's goal. The Capitals struggled with 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Washington's defense gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after the Capitals took a 2-1 lead, they allowed three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more with just 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense struggled with only 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

We finished off the week on a high note with a very easy over from North Texas and Villanova. The Wildcats have not shown any ill effects regarding the loss of Collin Gillespie thus far in the tournament and they have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of games.

We’ve got one more day of basketball to see which teams will be accompanying the Wildcats and the other Sunday winners into the Sweet 16 round. That means all-day basketball on a Monday, including the start of the CBI down in Daytona Beach. Our focus for this spotlight preview will be on the matchup in the East Region between Colorado and Florida State. Florida State is only -1.5 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a> for this one with a total of 140.5.

This is the 7:45 p.m. ET tip, so if you are one of those unfortunate souls forced to work today, you should be able to check this one out this evening with your feet up and a beer in hand.
<h3><strong><u>Colorado</u></strong><strong><u> Buffaloes</u></strong></h3>
Remember when Georgetown was one of those trendy 12 over 5 picks? The Buffaloes won that game emphatically by a 96-73 score, pouring in 1.315 points per possession in the process. There was a lot of talk prior to the NCAA Tournament about Colorado’s home/road splits, but the Buffs showed nothing of the sort with their best offensive performance of the season.

We can safely assume that Colorado will not shoot 16-of-25 from three-point land again here against Florida State. This is an excellent team from beyond the arc at 37.8%, which ranks 19th in the nation, but that is a stunning barrage from distance. For good measures, the Buffs were also 18-of-31 on two-point shots. Their 82.3% free throw percentage was not fully on display in the game with just 14 free throw attempts, but Colorado did make 12 of those.

The Pac-12 has fared quite well thus far in the NCAA Tournament and maybe that has led to a little bit of a different view of this Colorado club. This line does feel a touch short, but a dominant performance in Round 1 coupled with a nice run in the Pac-12 Tournament and the fact that Colorado has been ranked very highly by the metrics sites all season long could all be reasons why.

Perhaps another thing that has some bettors looking the Colorado direction is that the Buffaloes swept the three games with USC, a team that has a lot of length like Florida State does. Two of the wins weren’t even close for Tad Boyle’s team. The one in the Pac-12 Tournament was with a two-point victory. That is a USC team favored against Kansas today after all.
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<h3><strong><u>Florida</u></strong><strong><u> State</u></strong><strong><u> Seminoles</u></strong></h3>
Florida State got some token opposition from UNC Greensboro, but the 10-point final score doesn’t say enough about how the game played out. Florida State was 0-of-9 from three, getting outscored by 21 points beyond the arc. The Seminoles still won by 10. We can reasonably assume that FSU isn’t held scoreless on triple tries again.

After all, Florida State ranks 12th in the nation in 3P% at 38.3%. The Seminoles don’t take a lot of them, but they do make a high percentage of their three-point attempts. This is just a solid offensive team all the way around. Florida State is a 52.6% team on two-point shots and a top-20 offensive rebounding team. The battle on the glass could define this game. Colorado is a top-100 team offensively and defensively on the window. Florida State is awesome at ORebs, but inexplicably bad on the defensive glass.

Opponents are only shooting 43.9% on twos against Leonard Hamilton’s team. They are shooting 33% on three-point shots, so we’ll have to see if they can hold Colorado to a number close to that. It could very well be the deciding factor in the game, especially if both teams are picking up offensive rebounds to cancel each other out.

One major concern for Florida State is the TO% problem that has popped up. The Seminoles never graded well in that department with a 20.2% TO% that ranks 243rd nationally. In five of the last six games, Florida State has gone over that number, including a 36.2% TO% in the ACC Tournament loss to Georgia Tech. Colorado’s TO% on offense is just 16.7%.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
I went into this preview expecting to like Florida State. The line looks cheap when the Seminoles have advantages with their athleticism and height. Now I’m not so sure. The Buffaloes are a team that I did like a lot in that Georgetown game and feel like they’ve been wronged by public perception because they weren’t able to keep up their early-season appearances.

It goes without saying because of the line, but I do think Colorado has a great chance to win. My guess here is that Florida State can speed Colorado up a little bit. The Buffaloes played to 73 possessions against Georgetown, which was tied for their fastest game of the season. That was even in a blowout win. Florida State moves quicker than Colorado.

These are two teams that shoot the ball well, have a good chance at second-chance points, and Colorado has the chance at some transition offense if Florida State keeps turning it over.

It’s the over for me.
<h4><strong>Pick: Over 140.5</strong></h4>
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<p>The Bucks (+171) are currently on a three-game win streak and are 5th in the Eastern Conference, while the Thunder (-200) have won five straight and are 1st in the West. The over/under line for the game is 215.5 points.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup is set to tip-off at 8:30 ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ABC will have the TV coverage for this game.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-115 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bucks?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 14-11 on the season with a 110-102 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Milwaukee, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total of 212 points fell well short of the 233-point over/under line.</p> <p>A pivotal 12-0 run by the Bucks turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 28-27 to leading 39-28. After entering the 4th quarter down 83-82, Milwaukee’s defense stepped up, holding the Hawks to just 19 points while scoring 28 of their own to close out the game.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a win over the Hawks, scoring 32 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while shooting 66.7% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 35.7%, despite shooting just 38.1% overall.</p> <p>The Bucks hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 31.1% from deep and 45.3% overall. Giannis scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Lillard added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 21 and 19 points, respectively, to secure a 110-102 win over the Hawks. Milwaukee held Atlanta to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks gave up 10 threes on 41% shooting. They also sent the Hawks to the line 34 times, where they made 22 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Does Oklahoma City Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 20-5 this season with a 111-96 win over the Rockets on Saturday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +15 point margin. The game’s total points of 207 fell short of the 215-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 20-18 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Thunder went on an 11-0 run, turning a 51-48 deficit into a 59-51 lead. They outscored the Rockets 34-27 in the 3rd quarter and 36-27 in the 4th to close out the game.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 111-96 win over the Rockets, finishing with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field. Isaiah Hartenstein added 21 points on 75% shooting, and Jalen Williams contributed 20 points.</p> <p>The Thunder hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip, shooting 45% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hartenstein added 10 in the 4th, and Luguentz Dort scored 11 of his 19 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Thunder put on a defensive clinic against the Rockets, holding them to just 96 points on 36% shooting. Oklahoma City set the tone early, allowing only 20 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd. They gave up 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but maintained their strong defensive effort throughout.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Rockets to 11 made threes on 23% shooting. Oklahoma City also sent Houston to the line 25 times, where they converted 15 free throws. The Thunder recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

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