<p>At 10:00 ET, the Pacers (+177) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-210) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana has won four straight and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Golden State is 7th in the West.</p>

<p>The current over/under line is 230.5 points and NBCS will have the television coverage for this game at the Chase Center.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-125 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Chase Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 14-15 on the season with a dominant 122-95 road win over the Kings on Sunday. Entering the game as +3 point underdogs, Indiana not only covered the spread but won by 27 points. The total score of 217 fell well short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 23-21 after the 1st quarter, the Pacers edged ahead by winning the 2nd quarter 31-29. They took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Kings 35-26, and then put the game away by holding Sacramento to just 17 points while scoring 35 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pacers shot 58.1% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 43.6% clip in their 122-95 win over the Kings. Pascal Siakam led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Myles Turner added 15 points on 77.8% shooting.</p> <p>Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes, and Ben Sheppard also scored 14. T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard each added 12 points, with McConnell scoring 4 in the final quarter.</p><p>The Pacers put together a strong defensive performance against the Kings, allowing just 95 points in their win on Sunday. Indiana's defense was consistent throughout, giving up 23 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 26 in the 3rd, and just 17 in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana held Sacramento to 36% shooting from the field, including 31% from beyond the arc, with the Kings making 12 threes. The Pacers also sent the Kings to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13. Indiana finished with 44 defensive rebounds, gave up 15 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Golden State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 15-12 this season with a 113-103 road win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. Golden State, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 216, just under the 217.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Golden State’s 16-0 run early on turned the game around, as they went from trailing 23-15 to leading 31-23. After a big 3rd quarter from Minnesota, the Warriors entered the 4th with a 79-75 lead and outscored the Timberwolves 34-28 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Stephen Curry led the Warriors to a win over the Timberwolves with 31 points and 10 assists, hitting 7 threes at a 43.8% clip. He scored 13 points in the 4th quarter. Trayce Jackson-Davis added 15 points, shooting 87.5% from the field, and Brandin Podziemski contributed 12 points, knocking down 2 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>The Warriors hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 38.1% from deep and 46% overall. Curry's 13-point 4th quarter was key, while Jackson-Davis added 8 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors' defense was strong in the 1st quarter, holding the Timberwolves to just 15 points, and they allowed 22 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 38 points in the 3rd quarter but still managed to secure the win despite allowing 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, Golden State held Minnesota to 41% shooting, including 36% from three-point range, where the Timberwolves made 14 threes. The Timberwolves also went 17/25 from the free-throw line. The Warriors grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-237) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+198) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 6 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 230 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -6</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-102 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Los Angeles Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 16-13 on the season after a 113-97 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 210 points fell short of the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 54-40 at halftime, the Clippers cut the deficit to 74-66 by the end of the 3rd quarter. However, a 10-0 run by the Mavericks in the 4th quarter sealed the game, as Dallas outscored Los Angeles 39-31 in the final period.</p><p>In their 113-97 loss to the Mavericks, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 27% of their threes, making 10 in total. Norman Powell led the way with 28 points, despite shooting 36.4% overall and 27.3% from deep.</p> <p>James Harden and Kevin Porter Jr. each added 19 points, with Porter shooting 66.7% and hitting 50% of his threes. Powell scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Porter added 10 in the final period.</p><p>The Clippers put together strong defensive efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, but a 39-point 4th quarter from the Mavericks sealed their fate in a 113-97 loss. Los Angeles allowed Dallas to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 14 threes at a 40% clip. The Clippers sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws. Defensively, Los Angeles recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Grizzlies Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 20-9 this season with a 128-112 road win over the Hawks on Saturday. The Grizzlies, favored by 2 points, covered the spread, and the total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>A 10-0 run early in the game helped Memphis take control, as they went from trailing 5-2 to leading 12-5. They dominated the first half, outscoring Atlanta 73-49. The teams played evenly in the 3rd quarter, each scoring 27 points, and although the Hawks outscored the Grizzlies 36-28 in the 4th, Memphis had already built a 100-76 lead heading into the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put up 128 points in their win over the Hawks, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 43.9% clip. Desmond Bane led the way with 23 points and 8 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 50% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Scotty Pippen Jr. added 22 points and 9 assists, shooting 75% from the field and from three, with 3 made threes. Jake LaRavia contributed 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p><p>The Grizzlies' defense was solid through three quarters against the Hawks, but they allowed 36 points in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Memphis allowed Atlanta to hit 14 threes at a 36% rate. The Hawks also went 20/24 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.</p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>The Blues and Red Wings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Grab a Win in Detroit?</h3><p>St. Louis improved to 15-16-4 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. The Blues 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 unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second of the season, and added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s 4th goal of the year. Parayko was efficient, scoring on both of his two shots on goal. Jordan Kyrou also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues tallied three times in the second. Ryan Suter contributed two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed an early goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch between those two goals. Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Detroit moved to 13-16-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for just 3.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the sole scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin's goals came on power plays in the second period, with the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22.</p> <p>Detroit fired 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th on the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, but they shut out the Sabres the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Goalie Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (+1102) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-2300) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-18) are favored in this game, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (22-5) is currently on a seven-game win streak and is the top team in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Wizards (4-22) are 15th in the Eastern Conference and have lost four straight games.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +18</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-121 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Washington's struggles continued on Saturday with a 112-101 loss to the Bucks, dropping their record to 4-22. The Wizards, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control with a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 48-44 to 62-44. Washington was held to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and, despite outscoring Milwaukee 29-26 in the 4th, couldn’t close the gap after entering the final period down 86-72.</p><p>In their 112-101 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards hit 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.4% from the field.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 61.5%. He scored 16 points in the 1st quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter and ultimately falling to the Bucks 112-101. Washington allowed Milwaukee to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Bucks hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. Washington sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4. The Wizards finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oklahoma City?</h3><p>After a 104-97 road win over the Heat on Friday, the Thunder improved to 22-5 for the season. Oklahoma City, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 7-point victory. The game’s total of 201 points fell short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Despite being outscored 27-23 in the 4th, Oklahoma City held on for the win.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Heat, scoring 33 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, though he shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Williams was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 13 in the 3rd. Luguentz Dort hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, finishing with 14 points. The Thunder connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc, despite an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p><p>The Thunder put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Heat to just 97 points. Oklahoma City gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. They continued their solid play in the 3rd, giving up 23 points, and managed to hold off Miami in the 4th, despite allowing 27 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Thunder limited the Heat to 43% shooting from the field, including just 30% from three-point range, where Miami made 12 threes. Oklahoma City also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13. The Thunder controlled the boards with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 2:15 ET on BTN. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 166.5 points, and Illinois is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Iowa.</p><h3>IOWA HAWKEYES VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 2:15 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Iowa at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 166.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hawkeyes Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, Iowa has been much better at home than on the road. At home, the Hawkeyes have gone 12-4, compared to just 3-7 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +13.0, while on the road it is -6.5.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Iowa is 3-8 this season. For the year, they have gone 16-11 overall, and they are coming off a 78-71 win over Michigan State. Over their last 10 road games, the Hawkeyes have gone 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Iowa's ATS record is 4-7 and their overall ATS mark is 10-16. On the road, the Hawkeyes are 4-6 vs. the spread and they have gone 1-2 ATS in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Iowa is just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 166.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Iowa's games this season (159.8). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 155 points.</p><p>The Iowa offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Michigan State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.9% while connecting on 4 threes. Payton Sandfort led the scoring for the Hawkeyes, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Ben Krikke chipped in with 18 points.</p><p>The Hawkeyes' defense is presently ranked 301st nationally, allowing an average of 78.1 points per contest. Against Michigan State in their most recent game, the Iowa defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Michigan State to hit 45% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Illinois Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Illinois has been dominant at home this season, going 14-2 with an average scoring margin of +16.3 points per game. The Fighting Illini have won four straight games at home, and they are 17-4 when favored this season.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, Illinois has gone 9-1. In their most recent game, they lost to Penn State by a score of 90-89.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Illinois has gone 10-10-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Fighting Illini have a 5-5 ATS mark. At home, their ATS record is 7-8-1 this year, including a 5-4-1 mark in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Illinois' over/under record this season is 18-8 and the average point total in their games is 154.8. The average over/under line in their games is 147.5 and the average margin between the actual point total and the over/under line is 7.3. Today's over/under line of 166.5 is higher than the average point total in their games. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 169 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 9-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Illinois offense ended with 89 points against Penn State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.7% and made 9 threes. Terrence Shannon Jr. is leading the team in scoring at 22.1 points per contest. Marcus Domask has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.5 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Fighting Illini's defense is nationally ranked 160th, allowing 71.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Illinois' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.0% this season.</p>

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bradley as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Canisius Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-12 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Canisius managed just 60 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while struggling on the boards with only 2 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Des Watson, Paul McMillan IV, and Tana Kopa each added 15 points, with Kopa knocking down 5 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Canisius gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Golden Griffins allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws. Canisius also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Braves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bradley improved to 8-2 on the season with a 66-64 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Braves were -2 point favorites going into the game, resulting in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Bradley trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 41-37. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Braves struggled, making just 29.4% of their two-point shots (10/34). Duke Deen led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Bradley's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (22/54). The Braves were strong inside, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting on two-point attempts (10/34).</p> <p>However, Bradley struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team hit 12 of 20 attempts, shooting 60%. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). Bradley limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Canisius Golden Griffins vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (9-19) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (18-10) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are currently favored by 10 points and are 4th in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers are 13th in the West.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-134 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Make it Happen in Dallas?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers fell to 9-19 on the season after a 114-94 road loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Portland entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but couldn’t keep it close, losing by 20 points. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 225.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Portland trailed 60-44 at halftime after a rough 2nd quarter, where they were outscored 35-24. The Blazers couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 27 points in each of the final two quarters.</p><p>In their 114-94 loss to the Spurs, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range. They connected on 12 threes, with Shaedon Sharpe hitting 3 at a 50% rate, finishing with a team-high 25 points.</p> <p>Anfernee Simons also made 3 threes, shooting 27.3% from deep and contributing 18 points and 6 assists. Deandre Ayton added 14 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 35 points, but they held the Spurs to 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, Portland allowed 114 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Blazers did a solid job defending the three, holding the Spurs to just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Portland finished with 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Dallas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 113-97 win over the Clippers on Saturday. Playing at home, Dallas entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 210 points fell short of the 220.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored the Clippers 31-18, the Mavericks saw their lead shrink in the 3rd. However, they pulled away in the 4th, going on a 10-0 run to seal the game.</p><p>Quentin Grimes led the Mavericks with 20 points, including 14 in the 4th quarter, as they defeated the Clippers 113-97. Grimes shot 87.5% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 75% rate. Klay Thompson added 16 points, with 10 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 6 in the 4th.</p> <p>Dallas hit 14 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%. Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving each contributed 15 points, with Dinwiddie dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>The Mavericks put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 97 points. Dallas was particularly strong in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up only 18 points. Overall, they limited Los Angeles to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks were even better, allowing just 10 threes on 27% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-463) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+353) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami is currently 6th in the East, while Brooklyn is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 213.5 points, and the Heat (-10) are favored by double-digits. The Nets are 11-17 on the season, while the Heat have lost three straight and are 13-13 overall.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -10</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-72 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Brooklyn Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-17 on the season after a 105-94 home loss to the Jazz on Saturday. Brooklyn, who were -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 199, well below the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started strong, leading 24-19 after the 1st quarter, but a 31-21 2nd quarter for Utah put the Nets behind. They trailed 75-63 going into the 4th, and despite outscoring the Jazz 31-30 in the final period, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 105-94 loss to the Jazz, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.5% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 18 points, 13 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Ben Simmons added 15 points and 10 assists, while Shake Milton chipped in 11 points. Simmons scored 6 points in the 1st quarter, and Milton contributed 5 points in the 2nd.</p><p>The Nets held the Jazz to 105 points but couldn't capitalize on their defensive effort in a 105-94 loss. Brooklyn's defense was strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they gave up 31 in the 2nd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Jazz shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, with Utah hitting 14 threes at a 34% clip. The Nets also limited the Jazz's trips to the free-throw line, where they went 9/17. Defensively, the Nets finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-13 after a 121-114 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Miami, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Miami appeared to be in control after a 14-0 run early on and led 106-84 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat managed just 8 points in the final period while allowing the Magic to score 37, leading to a stunning turnaround.</p><p>The Heat shot 48% from the field in their loss to the Magic, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% of their threes, with only 9 makes. Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier led Miami with 23 points each, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 assists.</p> <p>Herro scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Rozier added 12 in the 2nd. Adebayo was consistent throughout, scoring 8 points in the 1st and 7 more in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a consistent defensive effort through the first three quarters, allowing 28 points in each, the Heat gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 121-114 loss to the Magic. Miami allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Magic to just 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Miami finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals in the game.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

The Houston Rockets were looking pretty good after winning the first two games of their opening-round NBA Western Conference playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then the Thunder came back and have won the last two. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>patrons who have followed OKC a little may be aware that they are a mentally-tough team. And all along there has been a dramatic angle because a former MVP has missed all the action.

Game 5 will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 PM ET, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World.

Whether Russell Westbrook will play at all seems to be a major question. Westbrook, who has a strained left quad, has been trying to work out, and coach Mike D'Antoni is ready to use him as soon as somebody gives him the go-ahead. It has been reported that Westbrook is going to miss Game 5, although if he played, it wouldn't be the first time a team reversed field.

Without him, there has been additional pressure on James Harden, and for that matter, Eric Gordon (who has scored 19 ppg over the four games). Harden, who led the league in scoring, is averaging 32 points a game, which makes him look like a dominant player here. And to some extent, that is true. But he has put himself in foul trouble. And an undrafted rookie, from the same alma mater, has humbled him a little.

We can't even begin to explain how huge that's been. And we'll explain in a minute.

In the NBA betting odds that have been posted on this game by the people at BetAnySports, the Rockets are laying points:

<strong>Houston Rockets -3.5</strong>
<strong>Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5</strong>

<strong>Over 224.5 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 224.5 points -110</strong>

Houston is currently -175 to win the series, with Oklahoma City at +155.

There is a contrast in styles, in the respect that while the Rockets enjoy setting a brisk pace (2nd in possessions per 48 minutes), shoot a lot of threes and like to get the ball out in transition, the Thunder likes to play very deliberately, and do it in the half-court setting (fewer fast-break points than ANYBODY in the NBA) and they do not rely on triples very much at all.

There is also another rather noticeable difference. Both of these teams employ rather "smallish" lineups. But while Houston, by design, does not have anything resembling a traditional "center" in the middle, using 6-7 Robert Covington in that capacity, OKC has a three-guard lineup, with a shooter (Danilo Galinari) in the "power forward" slot, but a real bruiser in the pivot (Steven Adams) with a shot-blocker (Nerlens Noel) to give him a breather.

In other words, they can get out to the perimeter, but at the same time they are able to use some muscle against an opponent like this. And when you can hold a team like Houston to just even fast-break points, you're really accomplishing something.

And it has been somebody relatively unknown who has been quite the difference-maker for the Thunder as they have been able to even this series up.

Lu Dort, who left Arizona State after just one season before joining the Thunder, has encountered Harden before in off-season workouts and pickup games in Tempe. So maybe both players knew what they might be in for. But we can guarantee you that Harden is the guy who's been surprised more, as he has shot just 24% from the field when Dort has been guarding him.

Listen - OKC came back 16 times to win after trailing going into the fourth quarter. That was two off the record in the shot-clock era. And they have covered 29 times in 42 attempts as an underdog. With momentum swinging their way; with a real "pest" for Harden to contend with, and the prospect of Westbrook not being 100% even in the unlikely event he can play, we like the THUNDER getting points.

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