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<p>The Ravens are heavily favored at -1951 on the money line as they face the Browns on Saturday, January 4th at 4:30 ET on ABC. The Ravens are the home team for this week 18 matchup, and the point spread is at -17.5 in favor of the Ravens. The over/under line is at 41.5 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND BROWNS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Ravens -17.5</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE RAVENS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 36 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Ravens winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -17.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Browns Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 3-13 record, the Browns are on a five-game losing streak, including a 20-3 loss to the Dolphins in week 17. Cleveland ranks 31st in our power rankings and has been eliminated from playoff contention. They are 4th in the AFC North and 14th in the conference standings.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Browns are 4-12 and have failed to cover in five straight games. They are 0-4 as favorites and 4-8 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 6-10, with the under hitting in four consecutive games.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Browns rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 29th in the NFL in points per game (15.5) and 27th in yards per game (305.2). Despite leading the league in pass attempts, they are 20th in passing yards per game (208.2). On the ground, they rank 28th with 97 rushing yards per game on 23.2 attempts per contest. Cleveland ranks 29th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage but leads the league in red zone conversions, scoring on 55.9% of their trips.</p> <p>Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start at quarterback against the Ravens, despite being limited in practice with a calf injury. In week 17, he threw for 170 yards on 24/47 passing, with one interception. Jerry Jeudy, who is probable for week 18, had 12 catches for 94 yards in week 17. Jerome Ford, who is questionable with an ankle injury, rushed for 92 yards in week 16 and 84 yards in week 15.</p><p>In their 20-3 loss to the Dolphins, the Browns' defense allowed Miami to convert 84.6% of their passes, with 22 completions for 206 yards. Cleveland defended well on third downs, allowing just an 18.2% conversion rate. The Browns' defense also forced four sacks and limited the Dolphins to 74 rushing yards on 27 attempts (2.7 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite their efforts, the Browns' offense struggled, managing just 3 points. The Dolphins finished with 280 total yards, and Cleveland will be looking for more support from their offense in the future.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 18, the Ravens sit atop the AFC North with an 11-5 record, which includes a three-game winning streak. After a week 13 loss to the Eagles, Baltimore has bounced back with wins over the Giants, Steelers, and Texans, including a 29-point victory over Houston in week 17. The Ravens covered the 6.5-point spread in that game, bringing their ATS record to 9-6-1.</p> <p>Our power rankings have Baltimore 2nd in the NFL, and they have a 94.2% chance of winning the division and a 100% chance of making the playoffs. Their average scoring margin this season is +8.2 points per game, and their O/U record is 12-4, with their games averaging 52.1 points.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Ravens are 1st in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in yards per game (424.2) and rank 3rd in points per game, averaging 30.2. Baltimore has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 2nd in both rushing attempts (32.4) and rushing yards per game (185.6). On 3rd down, they convert 48% of the time, which is 2nd in the NFL.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 143 in week 17, with 168 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10/15 passing. Derrick Henry rushed for 147 yards on 27 carries, and Mark Andrews had 68 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter against the Texans and converted all 3 of their red zone opportunities.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Ravens' defense didn't allow a touchdown, giving up just two points to the Texans. They were dominant, allowing only 58 rushing yards on 17 attempts and 153 passing yards. Baltimore's defense also came away with five sacks and limited Houston to a 26.7% conversion rate on third downs. They also picked off one pass and held the Texans to 4-of-16 on third down conversions. The Ravens' defense allowed just 211 total yards in the game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Sycamores? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. Bradley is favored by -3.5 in this Missouri Valley conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157.5 points.</p><h3>BRADLEY BRAVES VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana State Sycamores +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hulman Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Sycamores.</li><li>Not only will Indiana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Braves Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Bradley improved to 10-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over Valparaiso on Sunday, December 29th. The Braves were at home and entered the game as -13.5 favorites.</p> <p>Bradley led 36-30 at halftime but allowed 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5, but Bradley did not cover the spread.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 28% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, converting 18 of 21 attempts for an 85.7% rate.</p> <p>Cooper Schwieger and Darius Hannah each scored 21 points, with Hannah shooting 61.5% from the field and Schwieger hitting 58.3%. Duke Deen added 20 points, while Zek Montgomery contributed 19, despite shooting just 42.1%. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro struggled, hitting only 21.1% of his shots, but still managed 17 points. Kaspar Sepp was efficient, shooting 71.4% and grabbing 15 rebounds.</p><p>Bradley gave up 75 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed 21 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley's defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Indiana State?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Indiana State fell to 6-5 on the season after a 103-83 road loss to Ohio State on Sunday. The Sycamores entered the game as +18.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 52-47 at halftime, Indiana State managed just 36 points in the second half while allowing 51. The total points for the game reached 186, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p><p>Indiana State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 35.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 28 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 32 for 84.4%.</p> <p>Bruce Thornton led the way with 33 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 57.1% from deep. Jaden Daughtry added 25 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 70% from the floor, while Samage Teel contributed 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Indiana State's defense struggled, giving up 103 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 67% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana State's opponent hit 7 of 21 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 41 times, where they made 28 free throws, a 68% rate. Indiana State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (+358) will take on the Boston Celtics (-470) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings (44-32) are currently 8th in the Western Conference, while the Celtics (60-16) are first in the East.</p>

<p>Boston is favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 225.5. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +10</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-112 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Sacramento Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Sacramento has gone 36-39-1 on the over/under this season, and 63 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today's line of 225.5. This year, their games have averaged 232.8 points per game.</p>

<p>The Kings are 11-13 as underdogs this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as underdogs. On the road, they are 22-16 ATS compared to 16-22 at home.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Knicks, the Kings lost by a score of 120-109. The O/U line for that game was 212.5, and Sacramento was getting 3.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>Sacramento is currently in 8th place in the Western Conference with a record of 44-32. Against the West, they are 29-19 and 10-6 in their division. On the road, they are 21-17.</p>

<p>The Kings have lost their last two games as the underdog and are 11-13 as underdogs this season. Today, they are getting 10 points on the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 14-10 on the road and 24-28 overall.</p><p>Heading into tonight's game against the Celtics, the Kings are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league. They are currently 5th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 14.2. However, they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.</p>

<p>Overall, Sacramento is 9th in the league in scoring at 117 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 115.4 points per game compared to 118.7 at home.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Kings are 13th in the NBA at 99.3 possessions per game. So far this season, they have outscored the league average in 59.2% of their games.</p><p>On defense, the Kings come into the game ranked 19th in the league in points allowed at 115.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 107 points per contest (22nd). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Kings squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.9% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 39.1% from downtown.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Boston?</h3><p>The Celtics have won three straight games as the favorite and are 58-15 straight-up as the favorite this season. Today, they are favored by 10 points. In their other three games as the underdog, they are 2-1.</p>

<p>In their last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have gone 37-33 against the spread and are 20-15 ATS at home. Overall, their ATS record is 39-34.</p>

<p>In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Celtics are 39-36-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 230.4 points per game, and today's O/U line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>Boston is coming off a 135-100 win over the Thunder, where they were favored by 12 points. The teams easily surpassed the O/U line of 229. This win improved the Celtics' overall record to 60-16, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>In non-conference games, the Celtics have gone 21-7 compared to 39-9 against the East. On the road, they are 27-13 compared to 33-3 at home.</p><p>When playing at home, the Celtics are averaging 123.7 points per game, which is 2nd in the league. Overall, they are 2nd in the NBA in scoring at 121 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they lead the NBA in both attempts and makes, hitting 39% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>For the season, the Celtics are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 1st in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, Boston is 18th at 97.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 75% of their games. When it comes to assists, they are 14th in the league at 26.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 14th in the NBA.</p><p>Not only do the Celtics' overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 5th in the league in points allowed. Boston has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 29th in the league over their last three games at 98.7 PPG allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.2% while allowing 34.6% from downtown.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Mountaineers and Golden Griffins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Griffins are hosting the game at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Canisius is favored by -1.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's in a Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Golden Griffins.</li><li>Not only will Canisius 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 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mountaineers Find a Way to Win in Buffalo?</h3><p>Mount St. Mary's will look to snap a two-game road losing streak as they take on Canisius. So far this season, the Mountaineers have gone 4-12 on the road, compared to 8-4 at home.</p>

<p>Mount St. Mary's comes into this game with a record of 12-16, including a 8-9 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. They are currently averaging -4.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's has an overall ATS record of 11-16-1 this season. On the road, the Mountaineers are just 5-10-1 vs. the spread and they have gone 0-3 ATS in their last three road games. As the underdog, Mount St. Mary's has a mark of 6-7 vs. the spread this year and they are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games as the underdog.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's games have an over/under record of 17-11 this season. The average over/under line in their games is 138.8 and their matchups have averaged 143.5 points. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line of 142.5. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 148 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Mount St. Mary's offense tallied 72 points in a matchup against Iona. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.1%, and they made 3 threes. Leading Mount St. Mary's in scoring vs. Iona was Deshayne Montgomery with his 25 points. Terrell Ard JR. also added 13 points for the Mountaineers.</p><p>On the defensive side, Mount St. Mary's is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.1 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. Canisius. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%.</p><h3>Will Canisius Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Canisius enters today's game as a 1.5-point favorite. The Golden Griffins have gone 5-3 when favored this season compared to 5-12 when listed as the underdog. They have won their last two games and come in with an overall record of 11-15.</p>

<p>Through 26 games, Canisius has gone 6-3 at home, compared to 4-12 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +2.3 points per game, while it drops to -6.2 on the road. The Golden Griffins have gone 7-3 in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Canisius has an overall ATS record of 11-14 this season. At home, they have gone 5-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Griffins have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Canisius' over/under record for the season sits at 11-14 and the average point total in their games is 143.7. Today's over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (144.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>The Golden Griffins' offense wrapped up their last game with 69 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 71.8 points per contest. The team's scoring leader is Tre Dinkins, who holds an average of 15.2 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Frank Mitchell is averaging 12.8 points per game this season.</p><p>Canisius' defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.3 points per game. Canisius' three-point defense is currently 63rd in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.9% of their shots vs. Canisius.</p>

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