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<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-822) will host the Wizards (+564) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 229.</p>

<p>Washington comes into this game on a 10-game losing streak and has an overall record of 6-35. The Lakers are 22-18 and are currently 6th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +13</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-124 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Wizards Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Wizards dropped to 6-35 on the season after a 123-100 road loss to the Kings on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 236.5-point line.</p> <p>Washington trailed 62-48 at halftime after being outscored 30-22 in the 2nd quarter. They edged the Kings 29-28 in the 3rd, but Sacramento pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Wizards 33-23.</p><p>In their 123-100 loss to the Kings, the Wizards shot just 36% from the field and 23.8% from three, hitting only 10 threes. Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the floor.</p> <p>Corey Kispert added 14 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Kuzma struggled, shooting 20% and finishing with 13 points. Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly each contributed 11 points.</p><p>The Wizards struggled defensively on Sunday, allowing 123 points in a loss to the Kings. Washington gave up at least 30 points in three of the four quarters, including 33 in the 4th. Sacramento shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wizards held the Kings to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. Washington sent Sacramento to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 6 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 22-18 on the season after a 116-102 road loss to the Clippers on Sunday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Lakers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 218, narrowly going over the pre-game line of 216.5.</p> <p>The Clippers took control early, outscoring the Lakers 32-23 in the 2nd quarter. An 11-0 run by the Clippers stretched their lead from 90-66 to 101-66, and while the Lakers won the 4th quarter 25-24, it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their 116-102 loss to the Clippers, the Lakers shot 50% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 33.3% clip. LeBron James led the way with 25 points and 11 assists, shooting 45% from the field and 33.3% from three.</p> <p>Rui Hachimura contributed 19 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Anthony Davis added 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 35.7%. Austin Reaves chipped in 14 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Lakers struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 32 points in each, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points. Overall, they allowed 116 points on 52% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Clippers to 11 made threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Clippers to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Lakers recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-525) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+398) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-129 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Trail Blazers Have a Shot at a Win at Miami?</h3><p>Portland improved to 14-28 on the season with a 113-102 win over the Bulls on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 236.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 34-22 after the 1st quarter, Portland turned the game around with a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 43-34 to 44-43. They outscored Chicago 31-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with an 87-77 lead and edged out the Bulls 26-25 in the final period.</p><p>Scoot Henderson led the way with 25 points and 8 assists in the Trail Blazers' win over the Bulls, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 10 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Portland shot 47.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 29%. Henderson scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jerami Grant added 7 of his 18 points in the period. Deandre Ayton finished with 15 points, 6 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>After a rough start, the Trail Blazers tightened up defensively, allowing just 68 points over the final three quarters to help secure a win. Their best effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Bulls to just 19 points.</p> <p>Portland was particularly effective at defending the three, holding Chicago to just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. They also finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Heat Win at Kaseya Center?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 with a 128-107 win over the Spurs on Sunday, improving to 21-20. Playing at home, the Heat were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread with a +21 margin. The game’s total points of 235.5 went over the 219.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 30-20 after the 1st quarter, Miami turned the game around with an 11-0 run, taking the score from 41-38 to 49-41. They held the Spurs to just 11 points in the 2nd quarter and outscored them 46-27 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter with a 92-68 lead.</p><p>The Heat's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 128-107 win over the Spurs, shooting 52.6% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 54.5% clip. Kel'el Ware led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson added 21 points, connecting on 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Terry Rozier contributed 20 points, hitting 4 threes at an 80% rate. Robinson and Tyler Herro each scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Ware added 10 points in the 4th to help seal the victory.</p><p>Despite a tough 4th quarter, the Heat's defense shined in the 2nd, allowing just 11 points to help secure a 128-107 win over the Spurs. Miami held San Antonio to 45% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Heat sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. Miami also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Golden Gophers and Hawkeyes game? Catch the action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA, as the Hawkeyes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Iowa is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Minnesota.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa winning straight-up, we like Minnesota at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Gophers Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Minnesota evened their season record at 9-9 with an 84-81 home win over Michigan on Thursday. The Golden Gophers pulled off the upset as +10.5 point underdogs, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-31 at halftime, Minnesota turned things around by outscoring Michigan 40-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 165 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Gophers put up 84 points, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. They connected on 9 of 29 three-point attempts, hitting 31% from deep, while going 9 of 13 from the free-throw line (69.2%).</p> <p>Dawson Garcia led the way with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Danny Wolf added 23 points on 8 of 10 shooting, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Lu'Cye Patterson contributed 22 points, making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, and Mike Mitchell Jr. chipped in 20 points, hitting 4 threes.</p><p>Despite Minnesota giving up 81 points, their defense held the opposition to 31% shooting from beyond the arc, with the other team hitting 9 of their 29 three-point attempts. However, Minnesota struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing the other team to shoot 54% from inside the arc, with 24 makes on 44 attempts.</p> <p>The Golden Gophers sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 attempts for 69%. Minnesota also allowed 15 offensive rebounds, contributing to the 81 points they gave up.</p><h3>Will the Hawkeyes Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Iowa Hawkeyes Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Hawkeyes fell to 12-6 on the season after a 94-70 road loss to UCLA on Friday. Iowa entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Iowa found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 57-24 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring UCLA 46-37, but the first-half deficit was too much to overcome.</p><p>In their last game, the Hawkeyes put up 70 points, shooting 44.7% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 55.3%, with a 52.2% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76% of their 25 attempts.</p> <p>Eric Dailey Jr. led the way with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Josh Dix added 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tyler Bilodeau was efficient, shooting 80% from the field, and William Kyle III made 6 of 7 shots, finishing with 12 points.</p><p>Iowa's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 62% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 80% of their two-point attempts, with 28 makes on 35 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa's opponent shot 34%, connecting on 8 of 23 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. Iowa gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Planning on watching today's Skyhawks and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on NEC. In this Northeast matchup, Stonehill is favored bt -1.5 vs. Le Moyne. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.</p><h3>STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS LE MOYNE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Le Moyne Dolphins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ted Grant Court at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LE MOYNE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-62 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Le Moyne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stonehill Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Stonehill improved to 8-9 on the season with a 68-52 road win over Chicago State on Sunday. The Skyhawks entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Stonehill took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 31 points while holding Chicago State to 29. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 134.5-point over/under line.</p><p>In their last game, the Stonehill Skyhawks put up 68 points, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Stonehill shot 63%, making 17 of 27 attempts. Hermann Koffi led the way with 18 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from three, hitting 4 of 6 attempts. The Skyhawks recorded 18 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Stonehill's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting only 13 of 33 attempts (39%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stonehill's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 2 three-pointers on 14 attempts (14%). The opponent did manage to get to the free-throw line, converting 20 of 25 (80%). Stonehill also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Le Moyne's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 4-13 after an 88-72 loss to Chicago State on Saturday. The Dolphins were -3 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Le Moyne was down 46-39 at halftime and couldn't close the gap, scoring 33 points in the second half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Jalen Forrest led the way for Le Moyne with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. As a team, the Dolphins connected on 8 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 38.1% from deep and 48.9% overall, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%.</p> <p>Le Moyne struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 58.1% of their 31 attempts. They recorded 11 assists, with AJ Dancler and Noble Crawford each dishing out 5, while Dwayne Koroma grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 of 25 two-point attempts to fall, a 60% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dolphins gave up 10 threes on 18 attempts, a 55% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 53%. Le Moyne allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Stonehill Skyhawks vs Le Moyne Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>Even though the calendar has turned to October, the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/horse-racing">horse racing</a> schedule continues to heat up throughout the United States. There are a couple of race tracks hosting big events this weekend, and that includes Keeneland. </p>



<p>The <strong>Breeders’ Futurity Stakes</strong> is going to be the biggest race of the weekend, and it’s one that will come with some drama. Betting odds for this race have been set, and now is the perfect time to start making some wagers. </p>



<p>Here is a look at some of the early odds to win the Futurity Stakes, and a pick to win this exciting Grade 1 race.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Horses Stand Out in Breeders' Futurity Stakes</h2>



<p>There are currently 11 horses with odds to win this race, and the odds do tend to fall off in a big way at a certain point. Ferocious is easily the betting favorite to win this race as that horse currently has EVEN odds this weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is a horse that appears to be taking the next step, and it will be a major horse to watch in the future as well. Even though the odds for Ferocious clearly make it the betting favorite, you should be looking at some other odds as well.&nbsp;</p>



<p>East Avenue is the other horse that is expected to contend for the title this weekend at Keeneland. The odds for East Avenue are sitting at +450, and there is clearly some more betting value in betting on that horse than betting on Ferocious.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It appears that this will be a two-horse race to the finish line, but there have been a ton of surprises already this year.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Horses to Watch</h2>



<p>As mentioned above, the betting odds fall off in a big way for this race, and some of these horses shouldn’t even be considered at all. Tenacious Leader is the next horse that you should consider, but the odds for that horse are sitting at +1200.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a reason to consider Tenacious Leader at +1200 as it’s a horse that has had some big runs up to this point in its career. Dapper Moon is another horse that has a chance to contend this weekend, even though the betting odds are sitting at +1500.</p>



<p>Handsome Pants has odds set at +2000 to win the Breeders’ Futurity Stakes, and that is really the last horse that you should consider. Some of the horses with even worse odds might end up dropping out of the race before it begins.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ferocious Gets it Done</h2>



<p>You should always be looking to find some betting value when betting on the top horse races, but there are some races where that just doesn’t make sense. That is going to be the case in the Breeders’ Futurity Stakes as there are two clear betting favorites for a reason.&nbsp;</p>



<p>East Avenue is going to make Ferocious work hard to win this race, but that’s really where things are going to end. Going with Ferocious at EVEN money is going to be the bet to make in this race.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>ESPN+ is covering the South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns matchup, set for Saturday, November 16th, at 7:00 ET. The game will be played at Cajun Field in Lafayette. The Ragin Cajuns are the heavy favorite at -8.5 points, with the over/under line sitting at 58.5 points. Louisiana comes in with an 8-1 record, while South Alabama has gone 4-5 this season.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana Ragin Cajuns -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajun Field at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns winning this one by a score of 32 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -8.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>South Alabama enters Week 12 against Louisiana with a 4-5 record, ranked 68th in our power rankings. They have a 67.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, they are 1-3, while their home record stands at 2-2.</p><p></p><p>The Jaguars have been favored in six of their nine games, going 2-4 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +10.8 points, and they are 3-5 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 58.5 points. South Alabama’s games have averaged 60.3 points, with their over/under record at 3-5 and an average line of 58.2 points.</p><p>South Alabama’s offense is averaging 35.6 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 20th in the nation. They are also 18th in rushing, with 214.1 yards per game. Fluff Bothwell leads the ground attack with 611 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Overall, South Alabama ranks 60th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,889 yards and has a passer rating of 107. He has completed 65.2% of his passes, with 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett is the leading receiver, with 62 catches for 769 yards and seven touchdowns.</p><p>South Alabama's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 34 points in their recent 34-30 loss to Georgia Southern. They gave up 338 total yards, including 231 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, while holding Georgia Southern to 107 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, South Alabama ranks 50th nationally, giving up 24.8 points per game. They are 58th in rushing yards allowed at 132.9 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a passer rating of 84.9 and have completed 62.5% of their passes against South Alabama’s defense.</p><h3>Are The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Louisiana enters Week 12 with an 8-1 record, and they are 100% certain to be bowl-eligible. They have a 55.3% chance of winning the Sun Belt, and their playoff odds stand at 8.8%. The Ragin’ Cajuns are 4-0 on the road and 2-1 at home this season.</p><p></p><p>Louisiana’s ATS record is 4-3, with a 3-1 mark on the road and 1-2 at home. They’ve been favored in four games, going 2-2 against the spread as favorites. Their average scoring margin this season is +13.4 points per game.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58.5 points. Louisiana’s over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 57 points. Their average over/under line has been 58.8 points, with four games featuring higher lines and three lower than this week’s total.</p><p>Louisiana’s offense is averaging 35.2 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 23rd nationally. They rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 2,301 yards, completing 68.5% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. His passer rating is 112.</p> <p>Louisiana ranks 8th in completion percentage, converting 50% of their third downs. They are 36th in passing yards, averaging 266.8 per game. On the ground, they average 191.8 rushing yards per game. Bill Davis leads the rushing attack with 585 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry.</p><p>Louisiana's defense is ranked 32nd in the nation, allowing 21.8 points per game. They’ve given up 165.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 114th, and 173 passing yards per game, which is the 25th-lowest in the country.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game, Louisiana forced two interceptions and allowed 19 points. Arkansas State gained 401 total yards, including 209 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 192 passing yards.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Mustangs? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and SMU is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Louisville.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cardinals Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Louisville improved to 14-5 on the season with an 81-67 home win over Virginia on Saturday. The Cardinals were -15 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Louisville led 39-28 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, allowing 39. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the over/under line of 129.5.</p><p>Louisville put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a 54.1% success rate on two-point shots. From beyond the arc, they hit just 26.1%, making 6 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cardinals were impressive, hitting 85.2% on 23 of 27 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Elijah Saunders and Reyne Smith led the way with 19 points each, with Saunders also pulling down 10 rebounds.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field. They struggled to contain shots inside, with the other team hitting 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville held the other team to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 85%. Louisville allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can SMU Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 14-4 on the season with a dominant 117-74 win over Miami on Saturday. The Mustangs, who were favored by 5.5 points, not only covered the spread but also contributed to the game’s total points of 191, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>SMU took control early, leading 60-26 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 57 points while allowing 48.</p><p>SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 117 points with a 69.2% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 80%, thanks to 77.5% shooting on two-pointers and 56% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Mustangs dished out 28 assists, with Boopie Miller contributing 10 along with 18 points. Matthew Cleveland led the team with 31 points, while Samet Yigitoglu shot 85.7% from the field.</p><p>Despite SMU's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Mustangs gave up 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 52% from inside the arc.</p> <p>SMU held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% shooting performance from deep. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz will host the Atlanta Hawks in a non-conference matchup at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET and the game can be seen on KJZZ.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Hawks listed as 6.5-point favorites, with the over/under line set at 235.5. Atlanta (-247) is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference and has dropped three straight games. Utah (+206) is 14th in the West and has won two in a row.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-89 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawks Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 18-18 on the season after a 131-105 road loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Atlanta was +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 26. The combined score of 236 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 229.5 by 6.5 points.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Clippers went on a 16-0 run, stretching the score from 15-14 to 31-14. Atlanta couldn’t recover after that, as they were outscored 45-26 in the 2nd quarter. The Hawks trailed 98-76 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 33-29.</p><p>In their 131-105 loss to the Clippers, the Hawks shot 43.2% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.8%, hitting 16 threes. Trae Young led the way with 20 points and 14 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.</p> <p>De'Andre Hunter also made 4 threes, finishing with 18 points, while Garrison Mathews contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 4 threes as well. Young scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hunter added 7 in the 4th.</p><p>The Hawks struggled defensively in their loss to the Clippers, giving up 131 points on 55% shooting. The 2nd quarter was particularly rough, with Atlanta allowing 45 points. They tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points, but couldn’t maintain that momentum in the 4th, where they allowed 33 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks allowed 13 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws. Atlanta finished with 35 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will Utah Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Utah improved to 9-25 on the season with a 105-92 road win over the Magic on Sunday. The Jazz entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with a 13-point victory.</p> <p>Utah went on a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 29-24 to 39-24. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Orlando 28-19, and held off the Magic in the 4th, winning the quarter 34-30. The total points for the game were 197, falling short of the 208.5 O/U line.</p><p>Brice Sensabaugh's 27 points, including 13 in the 4th quarter, helped the Jazz to a win over the Magic. He shot 57.9% from the field and hit 5 threes at 83.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Collin Sexton added 20 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter. The Jazz shot 48.1% overall and made 11 threes at a 34.4% clip.</p><p>The Jazz put on a strong defensive performance, holding the Magic to just 92 points on 35% shooting. Utah was particularly effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed only 18 and 19 points, respectively.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jazz limited the Magic to 29% shooting, with Orlando making 14 threes. Utah also sent the Magic to the line just 13 times, where they converted 8 free throws. The Jazz recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

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