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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Houston Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 6 points and have a record of 19-9, good for 3rd in the Western Conference. They have won 2 straight games and are 2nd in the Southwest Division. On the other side, the Hornets are 7-21 and have lost 4 in a row. They are 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on SCHN. The over/under line for this game is 218.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -6</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-116 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rockets Win on the Road?</h3><p>With a 114-110 win over the Raptors on Sunday, the Rockets improved to 19-9 this season. Houston, favored by nine points, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total of 224 points narrowly exceeded the 222.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Toronto jumped out to a 25-13 lead with a 10-0 run, but Houston chipped away, winning each of the final three quarters. They took an 84-83 lead into the 4th and outscored the Raptors 30-27 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Dillon Brooks led the Rockets to a win over the Raptors, scoring 27 points with 13 of those coming in the 3rd quarter. Jalen Green added 22 points, contributing 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Alperen Sengun finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 8 in the 3rd quarter. Houston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes, making 7 in total.</p><p>Despite a rough start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets tightened up defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd quarter. They continued their solid effort in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively, to hold the Raptors to 110 points on 45% shooting.</p> <p>Houston struggled to defend the three-point line, with Toronto hitting 17 threes at a 39% clip. However, the Rockets limited the Raptors to just 13 free-throw attempts, of which they made 9. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 12 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Are the Hornets Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Charlotte’s season record dropped to 7-21 after a 108-98 road loss to the 76ers on Friday. The Hornets entered the game as +13 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 213.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the 1st quarter, but Charlotte responded by winning the 2nd quarter 23-17. The 76ers went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 55-46 to 65-46. Charlotte fought back, winning the 4th quarter 27-23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Vasilije Micic led the Hornets with 20 points and 4 assists in their 98-78 loss to the 76ers, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Miles Bridges added 15 points, despite shooting just 30.8%, and DaQuan Jeffries contributed 12 points on 55.6% shooting, making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets made 10 threes, shooting 32.3% from beyond the arc, and finished with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. Micic scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter and added 7 more in the 4th, while Bridges scored 12 of his 15 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 41 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 17 points. They gave up 27 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th, finishing with 108 points allowed in their loss to the 76ers.</p> <p>Charlotte allowed Philadelphia to shoot 49% from the field, including 36% from three-point range, where the 76ers made 12 threes. The Hornets sent the 76ers to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bruins to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 23-8-2 for the season. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Washington trailed early but took the lead with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season, with Brandon Duhaime adding his second in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin’s goal came on a power play, while Duhaime scored with just 11 seconds left in the first period.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist of the season on Ovechkin’s goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal of the game and then three more after taking a 2-1 lead late in the first period. The final goal was an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the 3rd period. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage. The Capitals' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Are Boston Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 18-13-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense got on the board early, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1044) will host the Toronto Raptors (+673) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points, while the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>New York (18-10) has won three straight games and is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Toronto (7-22) has lost seven in a row and is 14th in the East.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-135 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Toronto Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Despite being +9 point underdogs, Toronto kept it close at home, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 224 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>Toronto jumped out to a 25-13 lead with a 10-0 run and led 35-24 after the 1st quarter. However, Houston chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 27-22 and the 3rd quarter 33-26. The Rockets edged the Raptors 30-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Ja'Kobe Walter led the Raptors with 27 points and 6 threes in their loss to the Rockets, hitting 54.5% from deep. He scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Chris Boucher and Ochai Agbaji each contributed 15 points, with Boucher scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Toronto made 17 threes, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. Gradey Dick added 14 points, scoring 5 in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle each finished with 11 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors held the Rockets to 114 points, allowing 24 in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 33 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto limited Houston’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 threes on 25% shooting. The Raptors finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. New York, favored by 8 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 197 points fell well short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Pelicans in the 1st quarter, the Knicks responded by outscoring New Orleans 33-26 in the 3rd and 26-18 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 39-point performance, including 16 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Knicks to a win over the Pelicans. He hit 7 threes at a 70% rate, finishing with a 68.4% overall shooting percentage.</p> <p>As a team, the Knicks made 15 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall FG% was 43.7%. Mikal Bridges added 18 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up only 21 points. They allowed 26 points in the 3rd before finishing strong, holding New Orleans to 18 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Knicks held the Pelicans to 41% shooting, including 35% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans made 12 threes. The Pelicans also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Defensively, New York recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 9-17 76ers (-212) will host the 15-13 Spurs (+176) at Wells Fargo Center. The Spurs are currently on a two-game win streak and are 9th in the Western Conference, while the 76ers are 12th in the East.</p>

<p>According to oddsmakers, the 76ers (-5) are favored by five points and the over/under line for the game is 217.5. NBCS will have TV coverage for this non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-144 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Spurs Secure a Win at Philadelphia?</h3><p>The Spurs improved to 15-13 on the season with a 114-94 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Playing at home, San Antonio entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.</p> <p>San Antonio took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Portland 35-24. They maintained their lead by winning both the 3rd and 4th quarters 27-25. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 30 points and 7 rebounds led the Spurs to a win over the Trail Blazers, as he hit 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Overall, the Spurs struggled from deep, making just 27.8% of their attempts, though they shot 47.3% from the field.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Charles Bassey added 8 of his 16 points in the 4th. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell each contributed 11 points, with Johnson scoring 7 in the final period.</p><p>The Spurs' defense was on point in their win over the Trail Blazers, allowing just 94 points. They held Portland to 20 points in the 1st quarter and gave up 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>San Antonio limited the Blazers to 39% shooting from the field, including 27% from three-point range, with Portland making 12 threes. The Spurs also sent the Blazers to the line just 9 times, where they made 6 free throws. Defensively, the Spurs recorded 7 steals and 13 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Philadelphia Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The 76ers dropped to 9-17 on the season after a 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 225, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 221.5.</p> <p>After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, the Cavaliers pulled away, outscoring the 76ers 36-25 in the 2nd and 33-21 in the 3rd. Cleveland extended their lead with a 10-0 run, taking the score from 107-82 to 117-82, before closing out the game by outscoring Philadelphia 27-23 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, the 76ers managed just 99 points, shooting 40% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Maxey scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 3rd. Paul George and Ricky Council each contributed 11 points, with George shooting 33.3% and Council 28.6%.</p><p>The 76ers struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 126 points on 53% shooting. Cleveland scored at least 30 points in each of the first three quarters, including 36 in the 2nd.</p> <p>Philadelphia allowed 22 three-pointers, with the Cavaliers hitting 51% from deep. The 76ers sent Cleveland to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers evened their record at 16-16-1 with a 5-2 victory over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a short-handed goal at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice, with his 9th goal coming on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider netted his 8th goal as well, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers took 40 shots on goal, scoring once on a power play and once while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game against the Islanders, where they didn't allow a goal in the final frame. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers’ defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed in the third came with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Jersey?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 22-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. New Jersey entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense couldn’t find the net, managing just 22 shots and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were unable to score in any period.</p> <p>New Jersey didn't score on the power play, nor did they manage any shorthanded or empty net goals. The team was held without a goal for the entire game.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 22 hits, and 15 blocks.</p>

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. Oregon State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Beavers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-65 road win over Charleston on Sunday. The Beavers entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon State led 35-26 at halftime and matched Charleston's 39 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beavers were solid, making 23 of 29 attempts (79.3%). Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each contributed 16 points, with Rataj also grabbing 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points and adding 4 assists.</p><p>Oregon State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. The Beavers gave up 21 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Can Oakland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oakland improved to 3-7 on the season with a 72-71 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies were +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Oakland led 33-27 at halftime, but the Ramblers made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Oakland 44-39. The game’s total points of 143 went over the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting, while Allen Mukeba, Malcolm Christie, and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points. Christie and Edwards both hit 6 threes, with Edwards shooting 46.2% from deep. The Golden Grizzlies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense conceded 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%. Oakland allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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