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<p>At 1:00 ET today, the 13th-ranked Hornets (20-61) will travel to take on the 4th-ranked Cavaliers (48-33) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 13 points and have won two straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on BSOH. The over/under line for this matchup is 209.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +13</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-104 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Darius Garland finishing with Darius Garland points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 9 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Charlotte's O/U record for the season is now 42-39 after their last five games have gone over the posted line. Today's O/U line of 209 is lower than 74 of their previous games.</p>

<p>In the Hornets' last game, they lost to the Celtics by a score of 131-98. The O/U line for that game was 218 points, and Charlotte was getting 7.5 points as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the season, the Hornets are 32-47 ATS and 14-26 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they have an ATS record of 31-42 and are 17-58 straight-up as the underdog.</p>

<p>Charlotte's over/under record for the season is 42-39, and their games have averaged 223.3 points per game. Today's line of 209 is lower than their season average of 224.2.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 20-61. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-38 and 6-10 against their division.</p><p>The Hornets offense has struggled this season, ranking 29th in scoring at 106.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging just 104.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Charlotte has been below the NBA scoring average in 66.7% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 96.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Hornets are 26th in field goal percentage at 45%. They are also last in the NBA in free throw attempts and makes per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Hornets' defense is giving up an average of 116.9 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 56.8% of their games. The Hornets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Celtics offense to just 42.1% shooting. Overall, they gave up 131 points to Boston.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Pacers by a score of 129-120. The O/U line for that game was 230.5, so the teams easily surpassed that mark. Cleveland was favored by 2.5 points going into the game, giving them an ATS win.</p>

<p>For the season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 40-40-1. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 222.8, which is also the same as their average O/U line.</p>

<p>This season, the Cavaliers have been favored in 52 of their 81 games and have a record of 37-15 in those games. As the favorite, they have won four straight games and are 24-27 ATS at home and 19-21 ATS overall.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are currently in 4th place with a record of 48-33. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-20 compared to 17-13 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cavaliers have won four straight games and have a record of 26-14 this season. On average, they are outscoring their opponents by 4.3 points per game at home.</p>

<p>The Cavaliers have been a below-average offensive team this season, ranking 20th in the NBA in scoring at 112.7 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Cleveland has been one of the more efficient three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 7th in made threes per game. However, their overall three-point shooting percentage is just 36% (16th).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 22nd in the NBA at 97 possessions per game. They have also been a below-average free-throw shooting team, ranking 24th in both attempts and makes.</p><p>At present, the Cavaliers' defense is ranked 7th, allowing 110.1 points per game. Opponents are hitting 52.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 36.9% of their three-point attempts.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.</p><h3>UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?</h3><h3>UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>In their latest game, UNCG's offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Despite UNCG's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.</p><p>Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.</p> <p>Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn't contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.</p>

UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Bulls face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulls are hosting the game at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, NY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Buffalo as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS BUFFALO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Bulls -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will Buffalo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Morgan State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Wednesday, November 20th, the Bears fell 86-83 to North Carolina A&T in an away game. Morgan State entered as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-33 at halftime, the Bears put up 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 159.5.</p><p>Morgan State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts for 20%, but excelled inside, shooting 55.2% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 33 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Amahrie Simpkins added 14 points, while Nikolaos Chitikoudis contributed 13 points on 71.4% shooting. The Bears also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Even with Morgan State giving up 86 points, their defense couldn’t slow down the opposition, who shot 49% from the field. The Bears allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 22 of 39 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Morgan State’s defense saw the other team connect on 7 of 20 attempts, good for 35%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 60%. The Bears gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Buffalo Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls fell 78-67 to Vermont on Tuesday, November 19th. Buffalo, who were +17.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the loss.</p> 

<p>Buffalo trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 40-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 145, going over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Buffalo's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 16-for-24 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Sabol led the way with 22 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while TJ Hurley also knocked down 3 triples, shooting 60% from three. Noah Batchelor contributed 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Bryson Wilson chipped in 11 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Buffalo's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Buffalo's opponents hit 9 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 42%. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15, or 68%. Buffalo gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Morgan State Bears vs Buffalo Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Well, we know that the Denver Nuggets have come back from a couple of 3-1 deficits in a row to advance to the Western Conference finals. But they haven't come back from 3-0, at least not anytime in recent history. If they don't win on Tuesday night, however, that is exactly what they'll have to do against the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 3 of the series takes place at the bubble at 9 PM ET on TNT. And remember that if you're a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customer, you can get reduced juice on this one, in addition to real-time wagering through Sports Betting Prime.

So what is behind the Lakers' lead thus far?

In terms of the battle of the boards, that is something the Lakers are winning, to the extent that they have an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.7%. And that can't even be attributed to the presence of Dwight Howard on the second unit. He's had just one offensive board thus far.

Not one player has necessarily owned the boards for the Lakers, but there is no question as to who is making an impact in the paint. Yes, Anthony Davis has taken seven three-point attempts, including the one that clinched Game 2 in the final seconds. But he has also demonstrated the ability to get to the line, making 19 of his 22 free throws. We had talked about this at the outset of the series; the Lakers could match Denver to more than a reasonable degree with size. And that can mitigate the effect of the Nuggets playing "big ball."

But it's interesting - both teams have been shooting pretty well. Los Angeles' top three scorers - Davis, LeBron James and Kentaviuous Caldwell-Pope - are all hitting better than 50% from the field, and what the Lakers have gotten from the outside has been more than serviceable.

Denver is doing a little damage at the line as well. Nikola Jokic is going to get his chances in the lane. And he may wind up shooting more threes. But Jamal Murray is attacking the basket, and that is encouraging for Michael Malone's squad.

In the NBA playoff odds posted on this game by the people at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, the Lakers are once again favored:

<strong>Los Angeles Lakers -6.5</strong>
<strong>Denver Nuggets +6.5</strong>

<strong>Over 214 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 214 points -110</strong>

If you are looking for upside on the part of the Lakers; well, Kyle Kuzma and Denny Green have not heated up yet from the outside. And that is something for the Nuggets to worry about.

But no one wants to sell Denver short. When a team has come back from being down 3-1 twice in a row, they can't been discounted. Now, maybe you're saying to yourself that all of that struggle took enough out of the team that it has carried over to this series, but remember that they did come back from a ten-point halftime deficit to put themselves at the doorstep of victory, only to be turned back by a triple from a guy who isn't usually counted on to make triples.

We have to wonder whether the Nuggets need a real outburst form Murray, like he showed against Utah. What was that, 142 points over a three-game stretch? Maybe not that epic, but something heroic nonetheless. This team certainly can't afford to not have him on the floor; they were outscored by 18 points when he was not in the game, and that came in less than four minutes. Ouch.

No, the second unit doesn't appear to be Denver's friend here.

This has to be the "all-in" game for them, so I am not sure they are going to fiddle around getting cute with defensive lineups that are designed to thwart LeBron, for example. I can see them sacrificing defense for some offense, and as it is, that defense hasn't prevented the Lakers from shooting almost 49%, which is better than their league-leading percentage. I'd have to really lean heavily to the OVER on this one.

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