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<p>Looking to win big? The Panthers and Mastodons face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mastodons are hosting the game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -3 vs. Milwaukee in a Horizon League conference matchup.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons -3</p><p>This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Not only will Purdue Fort Wayne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Panthers Win in Fort Wayne?</h3><h3>Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Panthers improved to 9-5 on the season with a 64-56 road win over the Titans on Saturday, January 4th. Milwaukee was favored by 9 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, well below the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Milwaukee led 28-24 at halftime and added 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Panthers got the win and moved closer to the top of the conference standings.</p><p>Milwaukee's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.8% from the field and 12.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.8%, but they managed to make 21 of 27 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line.</p> <p>Orlando Lovejoy led the team with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 46.2% overall and 66.7% from three. The Panthers grabbed 23 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 6 assists as a team.</p><p>Milwaukee’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, where the other team shot only 22%, making 5 of their 22 attempts.</p> <p>Inside, Milwaukee allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% conversion rate. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Panthers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Purdue Fort Wayne Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 9-6 on the season with a 90-81 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Mastodons, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>Purdue Fort Wayne led 41-29 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 49 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points and shooting 52.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.5%, thanks in part to their 44% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Jalen Jackson led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, shooting 64.3% from the floor and 50% from three. Cris Carroll added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Rasheed Bello contributed 17 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue Fort Wayne's opponent shot 44%, hitting 11 of 25 attempts. The Mastodons sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%.</p>

Milwaukee Panthers vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>Looking to win big? The Rebels and Razorbacks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Razorbacks are hosting the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Arkansas being favored by -3.5 at home against Ole Miss.</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rebels Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Ole Miss improved to 12-2 on the season with a 63-51 win over Georgia on Saturday, January 4th. The Rebels, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-26 at halftime, Ole Miss clamped down defensively, holding Georgia to 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Ole Miss managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 15-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Jaemyn Brakefield and Matthew Murrell each scored 15 points, with Brakefield hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Asa Newell added 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Ole Miss totaled 11 offensive boards and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Ole Miss allowing 51 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting overall, with 21 made field goals on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rebels gave up 15 two-pointers on 35 attempts, resulting in a 42% shooting performance.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ole Miss allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37%. At the free-throw line, they sent the other team to the stripe 21 times, where they converted 15 for 71%. The Rebels also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Arkansas Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arkansas fell to 11-3 on the season after a 76-52 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Razorbacks were +12 underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Arkansas trailed 42-27 at halftime and struggled to get back into the game, scoring just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34.</p><p>Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, and they hit only 20.7% of their threes, going 6-for-29 from deep. At the free-throw line, they shot 46.2%, making just 6 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Chaz Lanier was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 9 threes and finishing with 29 points. D.J. Wagner added 17 points, while Igor Miličić Jr. contributed 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Zakai Zeigler also had 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Even with Arkansas holding their opponent to 39% shooting, they still gave up 76 points. The Razorbacks allowed 27 made field goals, including 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% clip from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Arkansas sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 80%. On the boards, the Razorbacks gave up 24 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>At 5:00 ET, the Pacers (-267) will host the Pelicans (+221) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 6.5 points and the over/under is 228.</p>

<p>New Orleans (5-21) has lost three in a row and is 15th in the Western Conference. Indiana (11-15) is 8th in the East and 3rd in the Central Division.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-102 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New Orleans Stun the Crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-21 on the season after a 111-109 home loss to the Kings on Thursday. New Orleans came into the game as +7 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, but couldn’t secure the win. The total points for the game ended at 220, falling short of the 232.5-point line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Kings early in the game put the Pelicans in a tough spot, but New Orleans responded by winning the 2nd quarter 29-25. Sacramento took control again in the 3rd, outscoring the Pelicans 38-28. New Orleans made a push in the 4th, holding the Kings to 20 points while scoring 26, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>CJ McCollum's 36-point performance, including 6 threes at 54.5%, led the Pelicans in their 109-point effort against the Kings. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Trey Murphy added 16 of his 21 points in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>New Orleans hit 14 threes at 37.8%, with an overall shooting percentage of 47%. Dejounte Murray contributed 20 points and 9 assists, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 4th quarter, allowing just 20 points, but their 3rd quarter lapse, where they gave up 38 points, proved costly in their 111-109 loss to the Kings. Overall, they held Sacramento to 40% shooting, including 30% from beyond the arc, with the Kings making 10 threes.</p> <p>New Orleans sent the Kings to the line 29 times, where they converted 27 free throws. The Pelicans grabbed 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards. They also contributed 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 11-15 on the season with a 121-107 road win over the 76ers on Friday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the O/U line of 228.</p> <p>Indiana started strong with a 14-0 run, pushing the score from 9-4 to 23-4. They led 31-22 after the 1st quarter and 30-28 in the 2nd. Philadelphia fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Pacers 33-29, but Indiana closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 31-24.</p><p>Tyrese Haliburton knocked down 7 threes at a 46.7% rate, finishing with 32 points and 11 assists in the Pacers' win over the 76ers. He hit 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 3rd.</p> <p>Pascal Siakam shot 81.8% from the field, contributing 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Obi Toppin added 20 points and 8 boards. The Pacers hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 36.8% from deep and 51.6% overall.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers held the 76ers to 107 points on Friday, giving up 22 in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 4th. Indiana allowed 33 points in the 3rd quarter but still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Indiana limited Philadelphia to 43% shooting, including 10 made threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers went 23/32 from the free-throw line. The Pacers also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Sycamores and Beacons game? Catch the action at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN, as the Beacons hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 163.5 points, with Valparaiso being favored by -1.5 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Beacons.</li><li>Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Indiana State Pull Off A Win at Athletics-Recreation Center?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Indiana State improved to 7-6 on the season with a 66-62 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>After trailing 36-31 at halftime, Indiana State clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 128 fell well under the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Indiana State managed 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 23 attempts, while knocking down 48.4% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Sycamores were impressive, hitting 88.2% of their attempts (15/17). They recorded 16 assists, with Tayshawn Comer contributing 7 of them to go along with his 24 points. Jaden Daughtry led the team with 26 points, shooting 52.9% from the field.</p><p>Indiana State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a 40% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 22 field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 three-pointers. Indiana State also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Beacons?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Valparaiso improved to 7-6 on the season after an 80-73 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Beacons, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo led 43-36 at halftime and matched Northern Iowa with 37 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.</p><p>Valparaiso put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 31% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 29 from deep, while shooting 53.3% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Beacons were impressive, making 21 of 24 for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Tytan Anderson led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro added 20 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Tyler Schmidt contributed 15 points, making 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, while Cooper Schwieger and Darius DeAveiro each chipped in 13 points.</p><p>Valparaiso's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 53% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Valparaiso's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 9 of 29 three-point attempts. The Beacons also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 shots, an 87% free-throw percentage.</p>

Indiana State Sycamores vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Crimson Tide and Gamecocks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Gamecocks will host the game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Alabama is favored by -10.5 in this Southeastern conference contest against South Carolina. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Gamecocks.</li><li>Not only will South Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</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>Can Alabama Stun the Crowd at Colonial Life Arena?</h3><p>Alabama improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 107-79 win over Oklahoma on Saturday. Playing at home, the Crimson Tide entered the game as -13.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Alabama led 48-29 at halftime and poured in 59 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 50 points to the Sooners after the break. The game’s total points reached 186, surpassing the O/U line of 166.5.</p><p>Alabama put up 107 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 61.7% on two-point attempts. They connected on 9 of 29 threes, hitting 31% from beyond the arc, and shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, making 22 of 30 attempts.</p> <p>Mark Sears led the way with 22 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 6 from three. Jalon Moore added 20 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts, while Sam Godwin contributed 15 points on 7 of 10 shooting.</p><p>Even with Alabama's defense giving up 79 points, they struggled to contain the opposition's two-point shooting, allowing them to hit 61% of their shots inside the arc. Overall, the opposing team shot 50% from the field, going 38/76.</p> <p>From three-point range, Alabama's defense held the other team to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. However, they sent the opposition to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 73% rate.</p><h3>Can the Gamecocks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>South Carolina’s season record fell to 10-4 after a rough 85-50 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday. The Gamecocks went into the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 135, under the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>South Carolina struggled from the start, trailing 43-18 at halftime. They scored 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42 points, making it a tough game on both ends of the floor.</p><p>South Carolina's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 50 points while shooting 29.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30.9%, and they hit only 10.5% of their three-point attempts, going 2-for-19 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They managed 11 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, with a free-throw shooting percentage of 69.6% (16/23). Zachary Davis was a bright spot, scoring 22 points, while Josh Hubbard added 21 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes.</p><p>South Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Gamecocks allowed their opponent to connect on 27 of 37 two-point attempts, a 73% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Carolina's defense gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 77%.</p>

Alabama Crimson Tide vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wolfpack versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -10.5 vs. North Carolina State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like North Carolina State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wolfpack Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>North Carolina State comes into this game as a 10.5-point underdog, and they have gone 2-8 in games where they were not favored this season. They are 17-11 overall, including a 9-8 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Wolfpack have gone 5-7, and they have gone 1-4 in their last five road games. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -3.8 points per game.</p><p>North Carolina State has an ATS record of 12-15-1 this season and is 4-7-1 against the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wolfpack are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina State has an over/under record of 17-10-1 this season, and the average scoring total in their games is 148.3 points. Today's over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (146.9), and this year, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 164 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 83 points vs. Florida State. Overall, they hit 47.6% of their shots from the field and went 13/20 from the free-throw line. DJ Horne is leading the team in scoring at 17.5 points per contest. Jayden Taylor has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.8 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Wolfpack's defense is nationally ranked 174th, allowing 72.1 points per game. In today's game, the North Carolina State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 90 points.</p><h3>Can North Carolina Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina will be looking to extend their three-game win streak when they take on North Carolina State. So far this season, the Tar Heels have gone 22-6, including a 14-2 record at home.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, North Carolina has gone 9-1, and they are 21-5 this season when favored. In their last game, the Tar Heels beat Miami (FL) by a score of 75-71.</p><p>As the favorite, North Carolina has gone 15-11 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels have a .500 ATS record of 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 153.5 is similar to the average over/under line in North Carolina's games this season (153.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, and their OU record is 1-2 in those games. On the season, their over/under record is 14-14.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 81.5 points per game, North Carolina struggled in their previous game. Against Miami (FL), the Tar Heels scored 75 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.3%. Offensively, the Tar Heels hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 210th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 138th in terms of percentage and 131st in three-pointers made.</p><p>On defense, North Carolina is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. North Carolina State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.9%.</p>

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Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>The Los Angeles Clippers (-145) travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (+122) in a Western Conference showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET at Ball Arena.</p>

<p>Denver (20-15) is currently 4th in the Western Conference, while the Clippers (20-16) are 7th. The over/under line for this matchup is 227.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-84 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Clippers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 20-16 on the season after a 108-106 road loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. Despite entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 214 fell just short of the 214.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Los Angeles started strong, going on an 11-0 run early to lead 18-7 and ended the 1st quarter up 27-16. However, the Timberwolves chipped away, outscoring the Clippers 30-26 in the 2nd quarter and 31-23 in the 3rd. The Clippers trailed 77-76 going into the 4th and were narrowly outscored 31-30 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves, the Clippers shot just 41.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.3%. Norman Powell led the way with 25 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while James Harden added 22 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd.</p> <p>Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Powell hit 2 threes at a 40% clip, and Harden connected on 3 threes, though he shot just 27.3% from deep.</p><p>The Clippers' defense started strong, allowing just 16 points in the 1st quarter, but they gave up 30 or more points in each of the final three quarters, leading to a 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves. Overall, they held Minnesota to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>However, the Timberwolves hit 16 threes at a 41% clip. The Clippers sent Minnesota to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 17 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Denver fell to 20-15 on the season after a 118-106 home loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. The Nuggets entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 224 points came in under the pre-game line of 231.</p> <p>After a slow start, Denver rallied in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Boston 32-20. However, the Celtics took control in the 4th quarter with a 15-0 run, extending the score from 95-93 to 108-95.</p><p>In their 118-106 loss to the Celtics, the Nuggets shot 46% from the field, with a 38.9% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Russell Westbrook led the way with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, connecting on 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.</p> <p>Julian Strawther and Jamal Murray each added 19 points, with Strawther hitting 3 threes at 50%. Westbrook scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Christian Braun added 7 of his 12 points in the same period.</p><p>The Nuggets' defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 20. However, they couldn't sustain that effort, allowing 31 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th, leading to a 118-106 loss to the Celtics.</p> <p>Denver allowed Boston to shoot 50% from the field but held them to 34% from three, with the Celtics making 12 threes. The Nuggets sent Boston to the line 20 times, with the Celtics converting 18 free throws. Denver finished with 26 defensive rebounds, while giving up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Cowboys and Coyotes face off at 8:00 ET on MWN. The Coyotes are hosting the game at Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, SD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and South Dakota is favored by -1 at home against Wyoming.</p><h3>WYOMING COWBOYS VS SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota Coyotes -1</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Coyote Sports Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Coyotes.</li><li>Not only will South Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cowboys Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Wyoming’s record dropped to 4-3 after a 70-67 road loss to Utah State on Wednesday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Cowboys kept it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>Wyoming trailed 32-29 at halftime and matched Utah State’s 38 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p><p>Wyoming's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 46.2% of their threes, going 12-for-26 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, making 7 of 9 attempts.</p> <p>Obi Agbim dished out 10 assists, while Ian Martinez led the team with 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Mason Falslev added 19 points, and Kobe Newton knocked down 5 threes, shooting 50% from long range.</p><p>Wyoming's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 tries, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wyoming's defense held their opponents to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19, shooting 73%. Wyoming allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will South Dakota Win at Home?</h3><h3>South Dakota Coyotes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Dakota fell to 4-4 on the season after a 95-82 road loss to Northern Arizona on Saturday. The Coyotes entered the game as +2 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 157.</p> 

<p>Trailing 48-41 at halftime, South Dakota couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as they scored 41 points but allowed 47.</p><p>South Dakota put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, with two-point shooting at 52.5% (21/40) and three-point shooting at 27.3% (6/22). They also hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 22/33 from the line.</p> <p>Jayden Jackson was efficient, hitting 66.7% of his shots and adding 7 assists. Monty Bowser made 6 of 7 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Trent McLaughlin led the team with 23 points, while Isaac Bruns added 22, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>South Dakota's defense struggled, giving up 95 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Dakota's defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 45%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 24 free throws, shooting 68%.</p>

Wyoming Cowboys vs South Dakota Coyotes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

<p>The Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans (7-30) in a Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans (-143) are favored by 2.5 points over the Blazers (+121) and the over/under line is set at 226.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center and is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 ET. KATU will carry the TV coverage.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-136 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Portland Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Portland’s season record dropped to 12-23 after a 118-115 loss to the Pistons on Monday. The Blazers, who were +6.5 point underdogs, kept it close and covered the spread. The total points of 233.5 went over the 224.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Portland started strong, using a 10-0 run to take control early. They led 60-51 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as the Pistons outscored them 67-55 in the second half, including a 30-25 edge in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 118-115 loss to the Pistons, the Trail Blazers shot 53.3% from the field and knocked down 16 threes at a 45.7% clip. Anfernee Simons led the way with 36 points, hitting 8 threes at 66.7% efficiency, and added 9 assists.</p> <p>Simons scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds. Deandre Ayton finished with 18 points and 11 boards.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers started strong, giving up just 23 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 37 points, which contributed to their 118-115 loss to the Pistons. Overall, Portland allowed Detroit to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Portland also had trouble defending the three, as the Pistons hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Trail Blazers sent Detroit to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Portland finished with 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Pelicans Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 7-30 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 201 points was well below the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 10-0 run to take the lead from 45-43 to 53-45, but they couldn’t maintain the momentum. After being outscored 29-21 in the 3rd quarter, they entered the 4th down 83-75 and couldn’t close the gap, despite winning the final quarter 22-21.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their loss to the Timberwolves, shooting just 37.2% from the field and 29.3% from three-point range. They made 12 threes in the game, with Dejounte Murray leading the way, scoring 29 points and dishing out 6 assists while shooting 60% from the field.</p> <p>Zion Williamson also shot 60%, finishing with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Jose Alvarado added 13 points, with 8 of those coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Pelicans tightened up defensively, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 4th. They held the Timberwolves to 104 points on 42% shooting.</p> <p>New Orleans sent Minnesota to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Pelicans also recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Navy Midshipmen vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Panthers and Buccaneers game? Catch the action at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC, as the Buccaneers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. High Point come into this Big South conference matchup as the -8.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153.5 points.</p><h3>HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>High Point’s season record dropped to 11-4 after a 103-99 road loss to UNC Asheville on Saturday. The Panthers, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>High Point trailed 47-43 at halftime but matched Asheville’s 56 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 202 easily exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>High Point's offense exploded for 99 points in their last game, with Jordan Marsh leading the way, scoring 29 points and dishing out 8 assists. Bobby Pettiford was efficient, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 24 points, while Toyaz Solomon added 22 points, shooting 78.6% from the field.</p> <p>The Panthers shot 49.2% overall, with a 70.6% mark on two-pointers, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 25.8% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 27 of 30 attempts, good for 90%.</p><p>Despite High Point's defensive struggles, they allowed 103 points on 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 29/48.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, High Point held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team making 6 of 21 three-point attempts. High Point also sent their opponent to the line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. High Point gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Buccaneers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Charleston Southern fell to 3-12 on the season after an 83-78 loss to Longwood on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were +9 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Charleston Southern led 35-31 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. Despite the loss, they covered the spread and showed some fight on the road.</p><p>Charleston Southern put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 59.3% of their two-point attempts and connected on 38.9% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-18 from three. At the free-throw line, they made 25 of 35 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 25 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson dishing out 8 assists. DJ Patrick contributed 12 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, also at a 53% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 7 of 13 threes, shooting 53%. Charleston Southern also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws (80%).</p>

High Point Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. This non-conference matchup will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on NBCS.</p>

<p>Currently, the Celtics are favored by 8 points and have a moneyline of -339. The over/under line for this game is set at 233.5. The Pelicans come into this game with a record of 26-20 and have lost their last two games. They are currently 7th in the Western Conference and first in the Southwest Division. The Celtics have the best record in the NBA at 35-11 and are first in the Eastern Conference and first in the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +8</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-116 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Brandon Ingram finishing with Brandon Ingram points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their games this season, the Pelicans have averaged a combined 229.8 points per game, which is lower than today's O/U line of 233.5. Overall, their games have averaged an O/U line of 230.1 points.</p>

<p>New Orleans is 23-23 on the over/under for the season, and their last game vs. the Bucks went over the O/U line of 243. The two teams combined for 258 points in that game.</p>

<p>The Pelicans are 11-11 against the spread on the road this season, and they have an ATS record of 25-21 overall. As the underdog, their ATS record is 12-9, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 7th place with a record of 26-20. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.</p>

<p>New Orleans is coming off a 141-117 loss to the Bucks. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game, and their ATS record as the underdog is 11-10 this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Pelicans have been an above-average offensive team, scoring 116.7 points per game, which is 12th in the league. On the road, they have been even better, averaging 117.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 19th in the league, averaging 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%. They have also been efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 38% of their three-point attempts, which is 5th in the NBA.</p>

<p>Overall, the Pelicans are 8th in the league in true shooting percentage. In terms of assists, they are 11th with an average of 27 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, they are 13th in the league.</p><p>In the current season, the Pelicans defense has excelled, sitting 14th in the NBA by allowing 113.0 points per game. The New Orleans defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.4% of their field goal attempts vs. New Orleans.</p><h3>Will Boston Win at Home?</h3><p>Boston is currently 22-22 against the spread this season, going 12-9 ATS at home and 10-13 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games and have an average scoring differential of +13.3 points per game at home.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in first place with a record of 35-11. Against other teams in the East, they are 24-6 and 11-5 in non-conference games. The Celtics have won four straight games on the road and are 15-9 away from home.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the Celtics have been favored in 43 of their 46 games this season. As the favorite, they have a 33-10 record straight up and are 20-21 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of +10.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Celtics lost to the Clippers by a score of 115-96. The O/U line for that game was 231.5, and Boston was favored by 6.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 23-23, with an average of 230.8 points per game. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 231 points.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are one of the most prolific teams in the NBA, averaging 120.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 121.7 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Boston is shooting 47% from the field, which is 14th in the league.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the NBA in both three-pointers made per game (16.2) and three-point attempts per game (42.7). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.</p><p>So far, the Celtics' defense is ranked 4th in the league at 110.7 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.1% and 34.6% from three-point territory.</p>

New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/24

<p>At 9:30 ET, the 9th ranked Lakers (-118) will host the Timberwolves (-102) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>Minnesota is 2nd in the West, while Los Angeles is 4th in the Pacific division. ESPN will televise the game from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -1</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Timberwolves Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>In Minnesota's games this season, the average over/under line is 222.1, which is slightly lower than today's line of 222.5. The Timberwolves have gone 32-32 on O/U bets this season, with 36 of their games having lower over/under lines than today's.</p>

<p>Minnesota's last game vs. the Cavaliers had an over/under line of 207, and the teams combined for 217 points. The Timberwolves lost the game by a score of 113-104, going into the game as 1.5-point underdogs.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Minnesota is 31-32 this season, including a road record of 17-15. The team's ATS record as the underdog is 8-5, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last five road games.</p>

<p>Looking at their overall record, the Timberwolves are 44-20 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 30-10 and 9-2 against division opponents.</p>

<p>On average, Minnesota's games have finished with 219.8 points this season. As the underdog, their games have averaged 0.9 points less than today's O/U line of 222.5.</p><p>So far this season, the Timberwolves have been an above-average offensive team, averaging 113.2 points per game (19th in the NBA). However, they have actually been better on the road, where they are averaging 114.6 points per game compared to 111.7 at home.</p>

<p>Minnesota's offense has been efficient overall, ranking 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have also been one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 38% of their attempts (3rd).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the NBA, averaging 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the league at 26.3 per game.</p><p>This season, the Timberwolves' defense is the 1st ranked defense in the NBA at 1st PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 78.1% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Timberwolves are causing 13.8 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Today, the Lakers are favored by 1 point against the Timberwolves. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 33 of their 65 games and have a record of 22-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 13-20 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +3.5 points per game.</p>

<p>The Lakers' O/U record for the season is 36-29, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with a combined scoring total of 235 points, which is 12.5 points higher than today's O/U line of 222.5.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Bucks by a score of 123-122. The O/U line for that game was 229 points. The Lakers were 4-point underdogs going into the game, and the win improved their overall record to 35-30.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in 9th place and have a 23-21 record against other teams in the West. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. The Lakers' ATS record for the season is 29-36, with a 16-18 record at home and 13-18 on the road.</p><p>When playing at home, the Lakers are averaging 118.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in scoring at 117.2 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 49.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 4th in the league at 100.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. Inside the arc, they are connecting on 56% of their shots, which is 7th in the league.</p><p>At this time, the Lakers' defense is positioned 21st in the NBA, permitting 117.7 points per game. Los Angeles' defense is currently forcing 13.1 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.</p>

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