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<p>SMU is the heavy favorite in this week 12 matchup against Boston College, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, with the over/under line currently sitting at 53.5 points. The Mustangs are at -16.5 points, and the money line odds are -805 for SMU and +533 for Boston College. SMU enters the game with an 8-1 record, while Boston College is 5-4 on the season.</p><h3>BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the SMU Mustangs winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Even though we like the SMU Mustangs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Boston College Eagles at +16.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Boston College Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Boston College enters Week 12 against SMU with a 5-4 record, ranked 59th in our power rankings. They have a 75.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but are out of the Atlantic Coast title race. The Eagles are 3-1 at home and 1-3 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Boston College is 4-4 against the spread, with a +4.6 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. Boston College’s games have averaged 50.6 points, with their over/under record at 3-5 and an average line of 50.3 points.</p><p>Boston College’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 54th in the nation. Our power rankings have them 66th. They rank 24th in rushing attempts, averaging 39.7 carries per game, which has led to 180.8 rushing yards per game.</p> <p>Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,366 yards and has 18 touchdowns with five interceptions. His passer rating is 113. Kye Robichaux leads the team in rushing with 471 yards and six touchdowns. Lewis Bond has 438 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Boston College's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 31 points in their latest game, a 37-31 win over Syracuse. They gave up 431 total yards, including 392 passing yards, despite holding Syracuse to just 39 rushing yards on 25 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Boston College ranks 41st nationally, allowing 23 points per game. They’ve given up 243.3 passing yards per game, ranking 124th, while allowing 131 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 61.4% of their passes against the Eagles.</p><h3>Are The SMU Mustangs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>SMU enters Week 12 with an 8-1 record, holding the 17th spot in our power rankings. They are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 35.2% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. Nationally, they have the 14th best odds to make the playoff at 36.2%.</p> <p></p><p>The Mustangs have a +18.3 average scoring margin this season and are 5-2 against the spread. At home, they are 3-1 ATS and 2-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>SMU’s over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 61.9 points. Their average over/under line is 53.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.</p><p>SMU’s offense ranks 6th in the nation in scoring, averaging 40.1 points per game. They are 30th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their ground game is strong, with 203.8 rushing yards per game on 40.2 attempts.</p> <p>Brashard Smith leads the rushing attack with 903 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 1,900 yards with a passer rating of 106.</p><p>SMU’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 32nd nationally by allowing just 21.8 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up only 91.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 9th in the country. Opponents have averaged 31.9 rushing attempts per game against SMU.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game, SMU’s defense allowed 25 points but also forced two interceptions. They held Pittsburgh to 292 total yards, including 127 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 165 passing yards.</p>

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Miguel Cabrera and the slumping Detroit Tigers will make a road trip to Chicago to face off against a divisional rival in the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The matchup will get underway at 7:40 p.m. ET and WGN will be airing the game.
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As a unit, Chicago’s pitchers have given up 5.2 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 5.38, a WHIP of 1.46 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.3. The bullpen has a 4.35 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 8.4 K/9. In 72 games against AL Central opponents, White Sox starters have an ERA of 5.17 and the bullpen's ERA is 4.48.

Chicago’s offense is putting up 4.4 runs per contest, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .321/.362/.511 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.

Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson have led the White Sox hitters this year. Abreu is slashing .284/.328/.505 with 33 home runs, 123 RBIs and 84 runs scored, and Anderson's line sits at .338/.357/.512 with 18 homers, 56 RBIs, 81 runs and 17 stolen bases.

In the visiting dugout, Detroit’s pitchers have allowed 5.7 runs per game and its starters own a 5.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.56 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.95, along with a K/9 of 8.57.

The Tigers offense has slashed .241/.297/.388 on its way to 3.6 runs scored per game in 2019, including 3.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.2 per game over the team's last five contests (1-4 SU).

Detroit’s offense has been powered by Miguel Cabrera and Nicholas Castellanos. Cabrera is hitting .281/.346/.386 with 10 home runs, 57 RBIs and 39 runs scored, while Castellanos is slashing .273/.328/.462 with 11 homers, 37 RBIs and 57 runs scored.
<h3>Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – Tigers, O/U – UNDER
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Detroit has recorded 14 extra-base hits over its last five games. Chicago has 19 XBH over its last five.

The Tigers have dropped eight of their last nine games SU.

Detroit has posted 17.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 20.8 over its last five.

The Tigers have hit six home runs in their last 10 games, including four over their last five.

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<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Boston?</h3><p>Boston evened their record at 7-7-2 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The pre-game total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 2 goals fell well short of that figure.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston’s offense struck twice in the first period, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season at 16:37, followed by Charlie Coyle’s 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up four assists on their two goals.</p><p>Boston's defense was solid, shutting out the Kraken and limiting them to 23 shots on goal. Goalie Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. Defensively, the Bruins finished with 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Can St. Louis Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 7-8-0 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four goals from three different players. Colton Parayko led the way with two goals, including the game-tying score early in the second period.</p><p>Colton Parayko was a standout for the Blues, scoring twice on his only two shots on goal. He now has 3 goals this season, adding a third assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-net goal, his fourth of the year. Jordan Kyrou also found the net, scoring his third goal of the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second, with Parayko’s second goal coming at 7:27. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, giving him three for the season. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.</p><p>The Blues' defense allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the third period, but they held strong in between, helping St. Louis to a 4-2 victory. Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Boston Bruins vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Broncs and Midshipmen face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Midshipmen are hosting the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and Navy is favored by -4.5 against Rider in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>RIDER BRONCS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Even though we have Navy winning straight-up, we like Rider at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Rider Pull Off A Win at Alumni Hall (Navy)?</h3><p>Rider improved to 2-0 on the season with a 64-53 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Broncs, who were -9.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rider led 31-27 at halftime and outscored Coppin State 33-26 in the second half. The game’s total points of 117 fell short of the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>In their last game, Rider put up 64 points, shooting 44.7% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 14 attempts for a 14.3% three-point shooting percentage, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 46.8%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Broncs connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, and they went 20 for 29 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%. Derrius Ward and Toby Nnadozie each scored 18 points, with Nnadozie hitting 4 of 8 threes, while Tariq Ingraham added 16 points on 6 of 7 shooting.</p><p>Rider's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 16 of 38 attempts, a 42% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rider's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 5 three-pointers on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 6 shots, shooting 54%.</p><h3>Do the Midshipmen Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Navy opened their season with an 85-80 win over Harvard on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Midshipmen were favored by 2 points and covered the spread.</p> <p>Navy led 40-34 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 137.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 85 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 42.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (21/42) and hit 29.2% from beyond the arc (7/24). At the free-throw line, the Midshipmen were impressive, shooting 84.6% (22/26), and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 18 assists as a team.</p> <p>Austin Benigni led the way with 34 points and 7 assists, shooting 40% from the field and 33.3% from three. Robert Hinton added 26 points, shooting 57.9% overall and 40% from deep. Thomas Batties II and Chandler Pigge both shot 66.7%, with Pigge hitting 75% of his threes (3/4) and Batties connecting on 5/7 from downtown. Aidan Kehoe also shot 71.4% from the field, contributing 11 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Navy's defensive efforts, they gave up 80 points in this game. The opposing team shot 42% from the field, connecting on 28 of 66 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Navy held the other team to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, the other team capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 26 for 84%.</p>

Rider Broncs vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Tribe. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Tribe at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and William & Mary is favored by -1.5 at home against Norfolk State.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tribe.</li><li>Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Norfolk State Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Norfolk State picked up an 83-69 win over James Madison on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they entered as +5 point underdogs. The Spartans not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the pre-game over/under line of 144.5.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Norfolk State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dukes 51-36.</p><p>Norfolk State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 60% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 66.7%, and they hit 75.9% of their free throws, going 22/29 from the line.</p> <p>Christian Ings led the way with 22 points, while Bryce Lindsay added 21, knocking down 5 threes. The Spartans didn't record an offensive rebound, but they dished out 12 assists as a team.</p><p>Norfolk State's defense struggled, giving up 69 points on 60% shooting. They allowed 27 field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Spartans gave up 20 two-pointers on 30 attempts, a 66% shooting rate. From three, they allowed 7 makes on 15 attempts, or 46% shooting.</p><h3>Do the Tribe Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Tribe dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 89-77 to Radford on the road. Entering the game as -2.5 favorites, William & Mary not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 42-39 at halftime, the Tribe allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>William & Mary's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 30% from three-point range. Despite the shooting woes, they managed to score 77 points, thanks in large part to their 30 made free throws on 36 attempts (83.3%).</p> <p>Jarvis Moss led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Ibu Yamazaki was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 4 for 4 from three. The Tribe also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the win.</p><p>William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Tribe allowed their opponents to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 16/25 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, William & Mary gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 34 times, where they converted 24 free throws (70%). The Tribe allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Norfolk State Spartans vs William & Mary Tribe NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>Heading into this week 8 matchup, the Arizona Wildcats are the -3.5 point favorites at home vs. the Colorado Buffaloes. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET from Arizona Stadium in Tucson, and the game can be seen on FOX. The over/under line is currently 55.5 points. The Wildcats are 3-3 on the season, and the Buffaloes come in with a 4-2 record.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arizona Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colorado Buffaloes winning this one by a score of 36 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Colorado Buffaloes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colorado Buffaloes Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Colorado enters Week 8 against Arizona with a 4-2 record, ranked 30th in our power rankings. They have a 93.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, they are 2-1, while they’ve lost their only home game. So far, they’ve been favored in just one game this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Buffaloes have a +6.2 average scoring margin and are 3-1 against the spread. They’ve covered in all three games as the favorite and are 2-1 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Colorado’s over/under record is 2-2, with their games averaging 54.8 points. Their average over/under line is 56.6 points, slightly higher than this week’s line of 55.5.</p><p>Colorado’s offense ranks 39th in points scored, averaging 30.5 per game, and they are 31st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 8th nationally with 336.3 yards per game. They are 3rd in completions, averaging 28.7 per game, and 10th in attempts. Colorado is 4th in completion percentage, connecting on 72% of their passes, and they rank 18th in passer rating.</p> <p>Shedeur Sanders leads the Buffaloes with 2,018 passing yards and a 72.6% completion rate. He has 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, with a passer rating of 114. Travis Hunter is the top receiver with 587 yards and six touchdowns on 49 catches. Colorado’s run game has struggled, ranking 130th with 62.5 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Colorado's defense has allowed an average of 24.3 points per game this season, including 31 points in their recent loss to Kansas State. They gave up 426 total yards, with 238 yards through the air and 188 on the ground, while forcing one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 226 passing yards per game against Colorado, completing 65.2% of their passes. On the ground, Colorado’s defense has allowed 161.7 rushing yards per game on 38.8 attempts per contest.</p><h3>Are The Arizona Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Arizona heads into Week 8 with a 3-3 record, facing Colorado at home. They are ranked 58th in our power rankings and have a 55.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, the Wildcats are 1-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Arizona’s ATS record stands at 1-4, with an average scoring margin of -0.8 points per game. They are 0-2 against the spread as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Wildcats’ over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 52.2 points. Their average over/under line is 56.1 points, just above this week’s line of 55.5 points.</p><p>Arizona’s offense is averaging 25.7 points per game, placing them 59th in the nation. They are ranked 77th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. The Wildcats have focused on their passing game, ranking 14th in passing attempts, averaging 272.7 yards per game, and 23rd in completions.</p> <p>Noah Fifita leads the team with 1,636 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of 75, with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. Arizona’s third-down conversion rate is 37.8%. On the ground, they average 142.3 rushing yards per game. Quali Conley has 458 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Tetairoa McMillan leads the receivers with 742 yards and four touchdowns on 42 catches.</p><p>Arizona's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 41 points in their recent game against BYU. The Wildcats gave up 398 total yards, including 251 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. They also allowed 147 rushing yards on 27 carries.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Arizona is ranked 57th nationally, giving up 26.5 points per game. Opponents are averaging 211.7 passing yards per game and 147.8 rushing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 57.4% of their passes against Arizona, posting an 87.9 passer rating.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-281) will host the Clippers (+233) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 7, and the over/under line is 218.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, and you can watch it on NBA TV.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +7</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-105 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have James Harden finishing with James Harden points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Clippers Stand a Chance in Oklahoma City?</h3><p>The Clippers moved to 6-4 on the season after a 105-103 win over the Raptors on Saturday. Playing at home, L.A. was favored by 6 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 208, falling short of the 226.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Clippers went on a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 36-31 to 48-31. They led 81-70 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 33-24 in the final period.</p><p>James Harden and Norman Powell each scored 24 points in the Clippers' 105-103 win over the Raptors, with Harden also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 7 assists despite shooting just 29.4% from the field. Powell hit 50% of his shots, including 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>As a team, the Clippers shot 46.1% from the field and made 10 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc. Powell scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Harden added 7 in the final period.</p><p>The Clippers' defense held strong on Saturday, limiting the Raptors to 103 points on 42% shooting. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 25 in the 2nd, and 23 in the 3rd, but allowed 33 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers held the Raptors to 11 threes on 29% shooting. They sent Toronto to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers grabbed 40 rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oklahoma City?</h3><p>The Thunder dropped to 8-2 on the season after a 127-116 home loss to the Warriors on Sunday. Oklahoma City, who were favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 243, surpassing the over/under line of 227.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>After leading 33-26 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Thunder struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, getting outscored 39-25 and 42-21, respectively. A key moment came when the Warriors went on a 10-0 run, turning a 65-58 deficit into a 68-65 lead. Oklahoma City finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 37-20, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In Sunday's loss to the Warriors, the Thunder's offense struggled, shooting just 44.7% from the field and hitting 11 threes at a 33.3% clip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 24 points, though he shot only 35.3%, while Jalen Williams added 20 points on 60% shooting.</p> <p>Luguentz Dort contributed 16 points, knocking down 3 threes at 37.5%, and Cason Wallace also chipped in 16, with 8 of those coming in the 4th quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 8 points in the opening period, but managed just 4 in the final quarter.</p><p>The Thunder struggled defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 39 and 42 points, respectively, in their 127-116 loss to the Warriors. They did manage to tighten up in the 4th, allowing just 20 points. Overall, they allowed Golden State to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>Oklahoma City had a tough time defending the three, as the Warriors hit 21 threes at a 48% clip. The Thunder sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 4 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24