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Fight fans really don’t have to wait long for the next UFC card. In fact, it will be a midweek affair on ESPN with the UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny card. This is a Wednesday night event at the new Etihad Arena on Fight Island over in Abu Dhabi.

After a really successful, KO-filled ABC card on Saturday, Dana White will hope to keep the momentum going with this set of matchups. This is a big card in advance of Saturday’s UFC 257 mega card with the return of Conor McGregor. This is an afternoon card with a 9 a.m. ET start time for the prelims and the main card is expected to start around noon.

It will be interesting to see how the ratings come in for this one, as a lot of people are still working from home as a result of the pandemic, but there are also a lot more people back in their offices or on-site these days. It is a gamble from Dana White, but with a smattering of fans allowed at Etihad Arena, it’s a primetime card in Abu Dhabi.

There are a ton of matches on this card and we’ll hit all of them with help from the odds at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>.
<h3><strong><u>Victoria Leonardo (+160) vs. Manon Fiorot (-185); Over 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h3>
UFC newcomer Manon Fiorot has been bet into a big favorite against Victoria Leonardo, who earned a contract from her win over Chelsea Hackett on the Dana White Contender Series back in November. She’s got more of a track record with North American fans after fighting with Invicta for a couple of years, but Fiorot has taken the money here. She’s more of a knockout artist, while Leonardo relies more on the ground game. Frankly, very little is known about either of these fighters and it’s hard to lay a big price like that, but respecting the smart money makes sense here.
<h3><strong><u>Sergey Morozov (+400) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (-550); Total: 2.5 (-225/185)</u></strong></h3>
M-1 bantamweight champion Sergey Morozov will attempt to shake off a long absence to take on Umar Nurmagomedov. Morozov hasn’t fought since October 19, 2019 when he held his M-1 title against Josh Rettinghouse. Morozov may be a familiar name to some after losing his first title shot to UFC fixture Movsar Evloev in 2018. That is one of Morozov’s four career losses. Nurmagomedov is a massive favorite here with a perfect 12-0 record. This is his long-awaited UFC debut after having some dates canceled last year. I wouldn’t step in front of him here, despite the big number.
<h3><strong><u>Mason Jones (+140) vs. Mike Davis (-160); Total: 2.5 (-160/130)</u></strong></h3>
Cage Warriors lightweight champ Mason Jones will make the leap to UFC to face Mike Davis in his first fight. Davis has two losses to his name and both are reasonable, as he was beaten by Gilbert Burns in April 2019 and Sodiq Yusuff on the Dana White Contender Series. Jones is 10-0 in his career with four knockouts and three submissions. Davis hasn’t fought since October 2019 when he beat Thomas Gifford for his first UFC win. Some underdog money has shown on this fight and I tend to agree.
<h3><strong><u>Jerome Rivera (+135) vs. Francisco Figueiredo (-155); Total: 2.5 (-200/160)</u></strong></h3>
Money has come in on Francisco Figueiredo for this flyweight fight against Jerome Rivera. Figueiredo is 11-3-1 in his career, which has included some stops in Jungle Fight, one of the better Brazilian MMA promotions. He also hasn’t fought since September 2019. This card seems to feature a lot of those. Rivera lost to Tyson Nam last time out in a big step up in class. One of his other losses was to Brandon Royval when he suffered an injury 40 seconds into their fight. The over makes sense here, as both guys excel on the ground and will be fighting for top control, but laying -200 on a total seems risky. Once again, with a couple of relative unknowns, we probably need to respect the steam on Figueiredo.
<h3><strong><u>Markus Perez (+120) vs. Dalcha Lungiambula (-140); Total: 1.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h3>
Finally some familiar names for UFC fans. Markus Perez may not be a familiar name for long. He’s lost three of his last four fights including a really ugly loss last time out to Dricus Du Plessis, who was making his UFC debut. It was the first KO loss of Perez’s career, but he has really struggled of late. We haven’t seen Dalcha Lungiambula in a while, as his most recent appearance was a loss to Magomed Ankalaev in November 2019. Perez has the size edge here and the better ground game. The +120 price looks pretty attractive here for a guy that should have his back against the wall.
<h3><strong><u>Zarrukh Adashev (+350) vs. Su Mudaerji (-450); Total: 1.5 (-115/-115)</u></strong></h3>
Su Mudaerji is a big favorite here against Uzbekistan native Zarrukh Adashev. Adashev lost to Tyson Nam back in June in his UFC debut after three wins in Bellator. Mudaerji was victorious in just 44 seconds against Malcolm Gordon in November, so this is a bit of a quick turnaround, but he took no abuse in that win. This is a huge line, probably deservedly so for the 24-year-old Mudaerji. He’s had some moments of inexperience in the cage, particularly in his debut fight against Louis Smolka, but he’s not taking on a veteran fighter here.
<h3><strong><u>Gaetano Pirrello (+350) vs. Ricky Simon (-450); Total: 2.5 (-160/130)</u></strong></h3>
Dana White keeps putting these cards together, but it doesn’t mean that they are good. Ricky Simon is yet another big favorite on the board here against Gaetano Pirrello. Simon needs an easy win here. It was a struggle against Ray Borg last time out and that was on the heels of two losses to round out 2019. Pirrello should fit the bill as the Belgian makes his UFC debut for his first fight in 15 months. This is an enormous step up in class for the 28-year-old, even if Simon is a fringy UFC talent.
<h3><strong><u>Omari Akhmedov (+136) vs. Tom Breese (-156); Total: 2.5 (-155/125)</u></strong></h3>
This should be a good middleweight battle between Omari Akhmedov and Tom Breese. This fight was supposed to take place last week, but was moved to this card. Breese has the size advantage here and Akhmedov is coming off of his first loss in more than four years to Chris Weidman. Each of the last seven fights for Akhmedov has gone the distance so the -155 on the over could be a good value buy. On the other hand, each of the last three fights for Breese has ended in a first-round knockout. This is a step up in class from those other opponents, though. Breese could really be tested here. He knocked out KB Bhullar in the Canadian’s first UFC fight and Breese was getting beaten up badly by Brendan Allen before catching a couple openings. I like the underdog here in Akhmedov at +136.
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<h3><strong><u>Douglas</u></strong><strong><u> Silva de Andrade (+250) vs. Lerone Murphy (-310); Total: 2.5 (-110/-120)</u></strong></h3>
The main card begins with Douglas Silva de Andrade and Lerone Murphy. Here we have another big favorite in Murphy with over a $3 line. Murphy is undefeated with his lone blemish a draw against Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC 242. He won his only fight last year against Ricardo Ramos. We haven’t seen Andrade since November 2019.

That could be playing a big role in the line here. The 35-year-old Andrade has split his last four fights and it has been 14 months since we’ve seen him in the Octagon. I still wouldn’t lay Murphy against a veteran of 29 pro fights. He’s got 19 knockouts to his name and has only been knocked out once. His experience should keep him in this fight, but the +250 price is still a big ask with a much faster, more powerful fighter on the other side.
<h3><strong>Pick: Lerone Murphy</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Matt Schnell (+105) vs. Tyson Nam (-125); Total: 2.5 (-105/-125)</u></strong></h3>
Tyson Nam’s name has come up a lot already having recently fought some of the other guys on the card. Now we get to his fight against Matt Schnell. Nam has beaten some UFC newcomers and lesser fighters in his last two matchups against Zarrukh Adashev and Jerome Rivera. When he fought fixtures like Kai Kara-France and Sergio Pettis, he lost.

Schnell falls more into that second category. The 31-year-old last fought in December 2019 and lost to Alexandre Pantoja, but he was great in the UFC up until that point. This is a striker vs. grappler matchup, as Nam wins by KO and Schnell wins by submission, so we have a good contrast of styles here. Nam’s takedown defense has been pretty good in most of his UFC fights and he’s had issues with the striking of Kara-France and Pettis. He shouldn’t have those issues with Schnell.
<h3><strong>Pick: Tyson Nam</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Roxanne Modafferi (+275) vs. Viviane Araujo (-325); Total: 2.5 (-325/250)</u></strong></h3>
Is it fair to say that we never really know what we’re going to get from Roxanne Modafferi? In nine UFC fights, she is 4-5, but she did upset Maycee Barber. Of course, Barber also tore her ACL early in that fight, which completely changed the dynamic. There are a lot of reasons why Viviane Araujo is the -325 favorite here. That being said, Araujo, who is 3-1 in UFC, really hasn’t fought many top fighters or many consistent UFC fighters. Modafferi has a much more impressive list of opponents, including going the distance with Jennifer Maia and Lauren Murphy.

I think this line is too big. Araujo probably wins, but Modafferi is a veteran that has a lot of cage awareness and Araujo, despite being 34, really hasn’t fought a lot of strong competition in the UFC to this point. This could end up playing out like the UFC 245 fight against Jessica Eye, a veteran who was a more active and more accurate fighter with big strikes and a multi-faceted attack.
<h3><strong>Pick: Roxanne Modafferi</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Vinicius Moreira (+120) vs. Ike Villanueva (-140); Total: 1.5 (-105/-125)</u></strong></h3>
Vinicius Moreira badly needs a win. Most of the Dana White Contender Series finds have done okay, but Moreira has lost all three fights since earning his contract. This might be the last fight that he gets, especially going 16 months between fights. This is a step down for Moreira, who has lost to Paul Craig, Eryk Anders, and Alonzo Menifield. Maybe he was thrown into the fire too soon. We’ll find out here because the 31-year-old absolutely has to win this fight.

Ika Villanueva has both of his UFC fights, so we can say the same about him. Chase Sherman beat him in May and then the doctors had to step in and stop the fight against Jordan Wright last time out. Both of these guys have been underwhelming to put it nicely. The 36-year-old Villanueva may be running out of chances. Moreira can at least catch on somewhere else, but his submission game against the poor takedown defense of Villanueva should give the underdog the chance to redeem himself here.
<h3><strong>Pick: Vinicius Moreira</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Warlley Alves (+195) vs. Mounir Lazzez (-230); Total: 2.5 (-115/-115)</u></strong></h3>
Warlley Alves will be shaking off a lot of cage rust here as he returns for the first time in 14 months to face Mounir Lazzez. Alves last lost by submission to Randy Brown. Lazzez won his UFC debut last time out with an impressive victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan, but that was also Alhassan’s first fight in 22 months after some legal issues.

This is a big line for a talented prospect in Lazzez, but Alves is also a very accomplished fighter in his own right. He still hasn’t faced the top guys in his division since joining UFC, but at least he’s been there. Lazzez has a ton of talent, but his first fight may have just been a perfect storm scenario. We’ll find out. To me, the best play here is the under, as Alves and Lazzez are both active strikers that will keep pressing forward.
<h3><strong>Pick: Under 2.5</strong></h3>
<h3><strong><u>Michael Chiesa (+125) vs. Neil Magny (-145)</u></strong></h3>
No total is listed for this fight at BetOnline with Neil Magny favored over Michael Chiesa. The 33-year-old Magny was a decision machine last year with 15-minute wins over Li Jingliang, Anthony Rocco Martin, and Robbie Lawler. We haven’t seen a lot of Chiesa of late, but he did beat Rafael dos Anjos in his opponent’s move to welterweight last time out.

Magny just seems like a safer, more consistent bet here. Nothing against Chiesa, who has had a fine MMA career, but he’s had a lot going on, including some tough weight cuts and long layoffs. At 33, Magny might currently be fighting the best that he has in his career. Chiesa will have to finish him for the win in all likelihood, so if you like the dog, look at Chiesa by submission to sweeten the price. Otherwise, Magny by decision makes the most sense.
<h3><strong>Pick: Neil Magny</strong></h3>
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<p>At 10:30 ET, this week 14 college football matchup between the Air Force Falcons and San Diego State Aztecs will be played at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. FS1 is handling the television broadcast. The over/under line is currently set at 43.5 points. Air Force is the -3.5-point favorite on the road. The money line odds are -172 for Air Force and +145 for San Diego State. Both teams are 3-8 for the season.</p><h3>AIR FORCE FALCONS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Snapdragon Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Air Force Falcons winning this one by a score of 23 to 17</li><li>Not only do we have the Air Force Falcons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Air Force Falcons Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Air Force enters Week 14 with a 4-7 record, facing San Diego State. They are ranked 107th in our power rankings and have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Falcons are 2-3 at home and 1-4 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>Air Force has been favored in only two games this season, going 0-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -5.7 points per game, and they have a 4-6 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record stands at 4-6, with an average line of 42.4 points. Air Force games have averaged 41.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 43.5 points.</p><p>Air Force’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 117th in our offensive power rankings and averaging just 17.8 points per game, placing them 97th nationally. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 86.3 yards per game, ranking 129th. John Busha, the team’s leading passer, has thrown for 415 yards with a passer rating of 32, one touchdown, and five interceptions.</p> <p>Air Force leads the nation in rushing attempts, averaging 55.8 per game, and they are 12th in rushing yards, with 220.5 per game. Dylan Carson leads the team with 475 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Cade Harris has 292 receiving yards and one touchdown.</p><p>Air Force’s defense has allowed 23.5 points per game this season, ranking 44th nationally. In their recent game against Nevada, they gave up 19 points but held Nevada to 94 rushing yards on 25 carries, while allowing 268 passing yards and forcing one interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 159 rushing yards per game on 32.5 attempts against Air Force. The secondary has allowed 184.2 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 63.1% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 93.7.</p><h3>Are The San Diego State Aztecs Going Win In At Upset At Snapdragon Stadium</h3><p>San Diego State enters Week 14 with a 3-8 record and no chance of becoming bowl-eligible. They are ranked 118th in our power rankings. At home, the Aztecs are 1-3 this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just two games, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -8 points, and they are 5-5 against the spread this year.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 43.5 points. San Diego State’s games have averaged 50.9 points, with an average over/under line of 53.2 points this season.</p><p>San Diego State’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.5 points per game, placing them 128th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 34.4%, and their rushing game ranks 99th nationally, with 130.1 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Danny O'Neil has thrown for 1,951 yards, completing 62.1% of his passes, with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. The Aztecs are 50th in passing attempts, averaging 31.1 per game. Marquez Cooper leads the rushing attack with 1,180 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p><p>San Diego State's defense has struggled this season, allowing 29.5 points per game. In their recent game against Utah State, they gave up 41 points, including three passing touchdowns and 323 rushing yards. Overall, they allowed 489 total yards but did manage to force one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 204 rushing yards per game against San Diego State, ranking them 154th nationally. The Aztecs have also allowed 221.9 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 66.2% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 98, the highest in the country.</p>

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Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-tennis" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON TENNIS</h2>
Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

Here are six of the best tennis betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that you should look to use if you want to bet on this sport.

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<p>The Clippers (-115) are favored by 1 point over the Suns (-104) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The total for this game is 222.5 points.</p>

<p>Phoenix (23-21) is currently on a two-game win streak and is 8th in the Western Conference. The Clippers (26-19) are 6th in the West and have also won two straight.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +1</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-121 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Clippers Chances in Phoenix</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 26-19 on the season with a 127-117 win over the Bucks on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 244 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>After a tight first three quarters, the Clippers went on a decisive 14-0 run in the 4th, breaking a 100-100 tie and taking a 114-100 lead. They finished the game strong, outscoring the Bucks 33-24 in the final period.</p><p>James Harden led the Clippers to a win over the Bucks with 40 points and 9 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 40%. Norman Powell added 33 points, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5%, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 18 points despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Clippers hit 11 threes at 32.4% and shot 45.4% overall. Harden scored 17 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 11 more in the 4th, while Powell put up 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Clippers gave up 117 points to the Bucks but tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed Milwaukee to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers held the Bucks to 13 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent Milwaukee to the line 34 times, where they hit 30 free throws. The Clippers grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 5 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.</p><h3>Will the Suns Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 119-109 win over the Wizards on Saturday, the Suns improved to 23-21 for the season. Playing at home, Phoenix was favored by 14 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 233.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Phoenix jumped out to a 35-24 lead in the 1st quarter and extended it by outscoring Washington 33-29 in the 2nd. The Wizards made a push in the 3rd, winning the quarter 32-28, but the Suns entered the 4th with a 96-85 lead and held on despite being outscored 24-23 in the final period.</p><p>In their win over the Wizards, the Suns shot 44.4% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes. Kevin Durant led the way with 29 points, making 5 threes at a 62.5% clip.</p> <p>Nick Richards and Bradley Beal each added 20 points, with Beal hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. Richards also grabbed 19 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns gave up 109 points to the Wizards but held them to 24 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Washington scored 32 points in the 3rd quarter. The Wizards shot 46% from the field.</p> <p>Phoenix struggled to defend the three, allowing 18 made threes at a 43% clip. They sent Washington to the line just 9 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Suns grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and Little Rock is favored by -10 vs. Eastern Illinois in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +10</p><p>This game will be played at Hyland Arena at 3:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Eastern Illinois Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Eastern Illinois Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Panthers dropped to 2-16 on the season after a 64-60 home loss to Southern Indiana on Saturday. Eastern Illinois entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 30-19 at halftime, the Panthers put up 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total of 124 points fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 41.4% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 7 of 20 from three-point range, shooting 35%, and made only 52.4% of their free throws, connecting on 11 of 21 attempts.</p> <p>Kooper Jacobi led the Panthers with 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 42.9% overall and 40% from deep. Zion Fruster added 15 points on 66.7% shooting, while Stephen Olowoniyi contributed 13 points, hitting 60% of his shots.</p><p>Eastern Illinois put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to 64 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting just 14 of 38 shots inside the arc, a 36% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Eastern Illinois allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 11 shots for 52%.</p><h3>Will the Trojans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Little Rock improved to 12-8 on the season with a dominant 78-46 road win over Lindenwood on Saturday. The Trojans entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>They led 42-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 17 points while scoring 36. The game’s total points fell under the O/U line of 135, with 124 points scored.</p><p>Little Rock put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 attempts for 92.9%.</p> <p>Johnathan Lawson connected on 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 17 points and 7 assists. Mwani Wilkinson added 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Tuongthach Gatkek also grabbed 14 boards. Ante Beljan was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Little Rock's defense was dominant, giving up just 46 points while holding the opposing team to 27% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 13/39, or 33%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Trojans were even more effective, allowing just 4 made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% success rate. The opposing team also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 8/13 for 61%.</p>

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<p>At 8:30 ET, the Washington Wizards (6-38) will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks (24-22) at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are favored by 12 points and have a moneyline of -690, while the Wizards are +487 on the moneyline. The over/under line is currently set at 231.5.</p>

<p>This is a non-conference matchup and will be televised on KFAA. The Wizards are currently on a 13-game losing streak and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. The Mavericks are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +12</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-93 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 6-38 on the season after a 119-109 road loss to the Suns on Saturday. Washington entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 233.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Washington got off to a slow start, trailing 35-24 after the 1st quarter. They were outscored 33-29 in the 2nd quarter but made a push in the 3rd, winning it 32-28. Heading into the 4th quarter down 96-85, the Wizards held the Suns to 23 points while scoring 24 of their own.</p><p>In their 119-109 loss to the Suns, the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 43.9% clip. Kyle Kuzma led with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 threes, adding 12 points in the 1st quarter and 11 more in the 4th.</p> <p>Jordan Poole also made 5 threes, finishing with 19 points and 10 assists, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 16 points, hitting 2 threes at 100% efficiency.</p><p>The Wizards' defense struggled early against the Suns, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 28 points in the 3rd and just 23 in the 4th, but it wasn't enough to avoid a 119-109 loss.</p> <p>Washington held Phoenix to 44% shooting overall and 32% from three, with the Suns hitting 13 threes. The Wizards sent the Suns to the line 28 times, where they hit 26 free throws. Defensively, the Wizards recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Mavericks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 24-22 on the season after a 122-107 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The Mavericks entered the game as +8.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 229.5 narrowly exceeded the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Dallas started strong, leading 29-25 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 34-20 in the 2nd and 37-27 in the 3rd, leaving them down 96-76 going into the 4th. An 11-0 run brought them closer, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring Boston 31-26 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 122-107 loss to the Celtics, the Mavericks hit just 8 threes, shooting 36.4% from deep and 44.3% overall. Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 22 points and 5 assists, while Quentin Grimes added 20 points, hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% clip.</p> <p>Grimes scored 10 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, and Daniel Gafford finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds. P.J. Washington contributed 17 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Mavericks struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 37 points, respectively, in their 122-107 loss to the Celtics. Despite the loss, they limited Boston to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Mavericks allowed 20 three-pointers at a 38% clip. They sent the Celtics to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Dallas finished with 36 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards, while recording 2 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

<p>The Cyclones and Wildcats are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN. The Wildcats will host the game at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Iowa State is favored by -1.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Arizona. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKale Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cyclones Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 17-2 on the season with a 76-61 win over Arizona State on Saturday. The Cyclones, who were -10 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game ended at 137, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 40-33 at halftime, Iowa State clamped down defensively, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Curtis Jones led Iowa State with 33 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 5 of 10 from deep and shooting 45.5% overall in their last game. Joshua Jefferson added 13 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field.</p> <p>The Cyclones shot 42.1% from three-point range, making 8 of 19 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They hit 80% of their free throws, going 24 for 30, and recorded just 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Iowa State's defensive efforts, they allowed 61 points on 44% shooting from the field. The Cyclones gave up 13 two-point field goals on 23 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 56% from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Iowa State's defense held the opposition to 8 made threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. The Cyclones also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 11 shots for 61%.</p><h3>No Pressure for Arizona as Home Dogs</h3><h3>Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona improved to 13-6 on the season with a 78-63 win over Colorado on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -14.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the O/U line of 150.5.</p> 

<p>Arizona led 33-31 at halftime before pulling away in the 2nd half, outscoring Colorado 45-32.</p><p>Arizona put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 56.8% of their two-point attempts and went 9-for-27 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.8% of their attempts, going 9-for-11.</p> <p>Anthony Dell'Orso led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 of his 9 three-point attempts. Julian Hammond III added 19 points, also shooting 66.7% from deep, making 4 of 6 threes. Arizona finished with 20 assists and 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Arizona's defense gave up 63 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 46% from the field on 30/64 shooting. Inside the arc, they conceded 56% shooting, with the other team hitting 21 of 37 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Arizona's defense allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 9 for 81%. Arizona gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Canucks and Blues face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blues are hosting the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Blues are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Canucks.</p><h3>VANCOUVER CANUCKS 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 7:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Blues picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Blues on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Vancouver as Away Dogs</h3><p>Vancouver improved to 21-17-10 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead with 4:22 left in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds remaining to secure the win.</p><p>Pius Suter led the Canucks' offense with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver's first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added another with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk netted his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>The Canucks registered 27 shots on goal but were kept off the scoresheet in the first period. They scored once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks secure a 3-2 win. Defensively, they recorded 13 blocks, 24 hits, and 5 takeaways. However, they allowed the first goal at 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, tying the game at 2-2.</p><h3>Will St. Louis Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 23-23-4 this season. As +1.5 goal underdogs, St. Louis covered the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>The Blues fell behind early, allowing a goal at 5:25 in the first period. They responded with four straight goals, including an empty-netter, before the Maple Leafs scored again in the third period.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues in their 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, scoring twice on two shots and adding an assist. Parayko's second goal came in the second period, his third of the season. Pavel Buchnevich added his fourth goal on an empty net with 39 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second, with Jordan Kyrou netting his third goal of the season. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Maple Leafs. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The defense also contributed 3 takeaways and 17 hits. The Blues will look to tighten things up in the first period, as they allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the game.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA. Miami is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference contest against Boston College. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HURRICANES VS BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston College Eagles +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Boston College pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hurricanes Defense Show Up in Chestnut Hill?</h3><p>The Hurricanes' season took another hit on Saturday, as they fell to 4-8 after a 78-74 loss to Mount St. Mary's. Miami, who were -17 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Miami led 38-28 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. The game’s total points of 152 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Miami put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, with a rough night from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 25 threes (20%).</p> <p>Inside, they connected on 52.3% of their two-point attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 (86.7%). Terrell Ard Jr. was efficient, shooting 77.8% overall, while Carmelo Pacheco hit 4 of 8 threes, finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Miami's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 28 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 of 44 shooting for 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Miami held their opponent to 5 of 25 shooting, or 20%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 13 for 86%.</p><h3>Will Boston College Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Boston College improved to 8-5 on the season with a 78-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. The Eagles were -15 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>BC led 38-28 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game ended at 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Boston College put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They hit 61% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes (4/14). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 16 of 18 attempts for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ahmed Barba-Bey was a standout, scoring 31 points on 10 of 12 shooting, including 8 of 9 from three-point range. Donald Hand Jr. added 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Terrence Brown contributed 20 points and 4 assists. Chad Venning was efficient, hitting 8 of 10 shots for 18 points.</p><p>Boston College's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 41 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Boston College held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 4 threes made on 14 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 for 88%. The Eagles also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-162) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+138) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 242.5.</p>

<p>Memphis enters the game on a six-game win streak and is 31-15 overall, which is good for third in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 30-16 and have won three straight. This game can be seen on MSG.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-128 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Grizzlies Have a Shot at a Win at New York?</h3><p>With a 125-103 victory over the Jazz on Saturday, the Grizzlies improved to 31-15 this season. Memphis, who were favored by 11.5 points, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 248 O/U line.</p> <p>Memphis took control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 82-67 to 92-67. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 36-17, and entered the 4th with a 101-74 lead.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies to a win over the Jazz, scoring 28 points on 71.4% shooting, with 11 points coming in the 2nd quarter. Memphis shot 51.2% from the field, hitting 14 threes at a 36.8% rate.</p> <p>Zach Edey added 19 points, including 7 in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds. GG Jackson also had a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 7 of his 15 points.</p><p>The Grizzlies put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Jazz to just 103 points on 42% shooting from the field. Their best quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed only 17 points. Memphis also did a great job defending the three-point line, as Utah made just 12 threes on 25% shooting.</p> <p>Memphis sent the Jazz to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 32 defensive rebounds, while Utah grabbed 14 offensive boards. Memphis also added 10 steals and 9 blocked shots.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 30-16 on the season with a 143-120 win over the Kings on Saturday. New York, playing at home, was favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread with a +23 point margin. The game’s total of 263 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New York went on a 10-0 run early, stretching the score from 23-17 to 33-17. Although the Kings outscored the Knicks 42-34 in the 2nd quarter, New York responded by winning the 3rd quarter 39-33 and held the Kings to just 20 points in the 4th, while scoring 32 points of their own.</p><p>The Knicks put up 143 points in their win over the Kings, shooting 49.5% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 47.2% clip. OG Anunoby led the way with 33 points, while Mikal Bridges added 27 points, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Jalen Brunson contributed 25 points and 11 assists, hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. Anunoby scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Bridges added 12 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite giving up 120 points, the Knicks managed to hold off the Kings, thanks to a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they conceded 42 points.</p> <p>The Kings shot 48% from the field, including 38% from three-point range, making 14 threes. The Knicks sent the Kings to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws. New York finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>The Kraken and Oilers are set to face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Oilers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Oilers winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>The Oilers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Kraken Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Seattle fell to 22-25-3 with a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to find the net. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal while committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>Seattle's offense struggled in their latest game against Boston, failing to score despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were shut out for the first time this season, with 19 giveaways contributing to their offensive woes.</p> <p>Seattle was held scoreless through all three periods, including a second period in which they registered 8 shots on goal. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals in the first period, one just 3:23 into the game and another at the 10:03 mark. However, they tightened up afterward, not allowing another goal. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 31-15-3. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. The Oilers took a 2-0 lead before the Flames tied it up, but Edmonton regained the lead with 9:50 left in the third period and added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 victory over Calgary, with four different players finding the net. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the first period, marking his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the third period.</p> <p>Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Mattias Janmark scored his 2nd goal of the year, an empty-netter with just three seconds remaining. The Oilers finished the game with 10 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense contributed 25 blocks and 2 takeaways. Both of Calgary's goals came on even-strength, with one in the 2nd period and another early in the 3rd.</p>

<p>In a division matchup in the Southeast, the Orlando Magic (-111) are favored by 1 point over the Miami Heat (-108). The over/under line is set at 207.5 points, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami.</p>

<p>Orlando is 24-23 overall and 7th in the Eastern Conference, while Miami is 22-22 and 8th in the East. The Magic are 1st in the Southeast Division, and the Heat are 2nd.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-124 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Orlando moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 121-113 win over the Pistons on Saturday, bringing their record to 24-23. The Magic, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory at home.</p> <p>After a slow start, falling behind 30-18 in the 1st quarter, Orlando turned things around by outscoring Detroit 36-23 in the 2nd. They entered the 4th quarter trailing 81-79 but dominated the final period, putting up 42 points to the Pistons' 32. The game’s total of 234 points went well over the pre-game line of 208.5.</p><p>In their win over the Pistons, the Magic shot 48.2% from the field, hitting 15 threes at a 45.5% clip. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each scored 32 points, with Banchero adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists.</p> <p>Wagner was huge in the 4th quarter, scoring 25 of his 32 points. Jonathan Isaac contributed 14 points, making 2 threes on 66.7% shooting from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Pistons to 23 points, but they gave up 32 points in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Orlando limited Detroit to just 10 made threes, despite the Pistons shooting 40% from deep. The Magic also sent Detroit to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Magic finished with 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Heat Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Miami moved to 22-22 on the season with a 106-97 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Heat, favored by 7 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 203 points fell short of the 211-point O/U line.</p> <p>Miami’s 10-0 run turned the game around, as they went from trailing 73-65 to leading 75-73. The Heat’s defense held Brooklyn to 19 points in the 3rd quarter, allowing them to enter the 4th with an 82-68 lead, although the Nets outscored them 29-24 in the final period.</p><p>Tyler Herro led the Heat with 25 points and 8 assists in their win over the Nets, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Nikola Jovic also connected on 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep and finishing with 17 points, tying Bam Adebayo who also added 16 rebounds.</p> <p>Miami made 13 threes, shooting 46.4% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.3%. Herro scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Terry Rozier added 9 of his 16 points in the 4th.</p><p>The Heat's defense was strong in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 97 points. They had standout performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing only 17 and 19 points, respectively. Overall, Miami limited Brooklyn to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 14 threes at a 35% clip. The Heat also sent Brooklyn to the line 26 times, where they made 23 free throws. Defensively, Miami grabbed 39 rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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