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<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

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<p>The Eagles and Lancers are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 134 points, and the Lancers are the home favorites against the Eagles in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -9</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Central Win on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their third game of the season, North Carolina Central currently has a record of 0-2. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, North Carolina Central has a road record of 3-2. North Carolina Central has a current spread record of 0-2 heading into today's game. Over their last ten games, which includes last season, North Carolina Central is 4-3-1 against the spread.</p><p>In two games, North Carolina Central comes in with an over/under mark of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 136.5 points per game. In the Eagles' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 79 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the North Carolina Central offense put up just 54 points vs. the Georgia Bulldogs. Overall, they are now averaging 82.5 points per game which is 93rd in the country. In terms of offense, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 218th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 237th in percentage and 116th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In the current season, the North Carolina Central defense has excelled, sitting 63rd in the nation by allowing 66.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. Longwood. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 20.1%.</p><h3>Can the Lancers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Longwood comes into their third game of the season with a 1-1 overall record. Looking back to the previous year, Longwood has a 3-2 record in their last five games at home. Longwood's ATS performance heading into today's game stands at 1-1. When considering the school's previous three games, including those from last season, they have a 0-2 ATS record and an average scoring margin of +12.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Longwood have had an average of 141.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 136.8 points. Their over/under record is 2-0-0. The Lancers' last five games have culminated with an average of 73 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Longwood offense tallied 80 points in a matchup against Maryland Eastern Shore. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.5%, and they made 2 threes. The top scorer for the Lancers was Szymon Zapala with 15 points, while Jesper Granlund also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far this season, the Longwood defense has been performing well, ranking 21st in the country at 59.0 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, the Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 33% and a total of 61 points vs. Longwood.</p>

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<p>Phoenix and New Orleans lock horns in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, so we have prepared the best Suns vs. Pelicans betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>The Suns opened as small 2.5-point road favorites with a total of 216.5 points, while the Pelicans sat at +120 moneyline odds. Phoenix has a 2-1 lead after beating the Pels 114-111 in Game 3 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans this past Friday.</p>



<h2>The Suns dominated the Pelicans in the paint        </h2>



<p>The Phoenix Suns (66-19; 46-39 ATS) suffered a 125-114 defeat to the Pelicans in Game 2, playing as firm 9.5-point home favorites. They also lost Devin Booker due to a hamstring injury, and the three-time All-Star sat out Game 3 in New Orleans. Booker will remain on the shelf Sunday, and the Suns hope he’ll be able to return for Game 5 at home.</p>



<p>Deandre Ayton led the way for the Suns in Booker’s absence. He posted a 28-point, 17-rebound double-double in Game 3, making 13 of his 20 attempts from the field. The Suns went only 4-for-26 from beyond the 3-point line, but they outscored the Pelicans in the paint 64-40.</p>



<p>Phoenix made just six turnovers last Friday. Chris Paul drove the Suns’ offense, accounting for 28 points and 14 assists, while Mikal Bridges added 17 points and a couple of dishes. JaVale McGee helped the Suns to dominate in the paint with 15 points in just 12 minutes on the floor.</p>



<h2>The Pels need more from their role players                 </h2>



<p>The New Orleans Pelicans (39-48; 44-42-1 ATS) were so close to another upset in Game 3. They rallied from a ten-point third-quarter deficit but ultimately failed to cope with the Suns down the stretch. The Pels handed out only 17 assists and turned the ball over 15 times.</p>



<p>Brandon Ingram led the charge for the Pelicans last Friday, tallying 34 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field and 9-for-10 from the charity stripe. CJ McCollum added 30 points and seven assists, but the rest of the team didn’t help a lot.</p>



<p>Ingram and McCollum desperately need more from their supporting cast. Jonas Valanciunas was awful in Game 3 after a couple of strong displays at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The 6-foot-11 center made only one of his five field-goal attempts at home.</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<p><strong>Phoenix:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight games against New Orleans</li><li>14-6 ATS in the last 20 playoff games when listed as favorites&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>New Orleans:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-5 ATS in the last six outings as underdogs</li><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven home games against Phoenix</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-phoenix-suns-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-pick">Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick</h2>



<p>I was pretty sure the Suns will come out on top in Game 3 despite Devin Booker’s injury. Deandre Ayton finally found a way to deal with Jonas Valanciunas in the paint, while Chris Paul continued to torture the Pelicans’ backcourt.</p>



<p>Both Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum are great players, but the Pelicans lack depth to compete with the best teams in the league. They certainly stand a chance in Booker’s absence, but I think the Suns will prevail over the Pels once more.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Phoenix Suns -2.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The over is 11-4 in the last 15 encounters between the Suns and Pelicans. Their last seven meetings at Smoothie King Center have gone over the total. The line is set pretty low this time around, so I would follow the betting trends.</p>



<p>Through their previous three dates, the Suns and Pels have averaged only 95.7 possessions per 48 minutes. That’s the reason why the totals sit at 216.5 points, though the Suns will look to speed up things whenever they can.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 216.5 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>ESPN will be covering the matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Toledo Rockets as they face off on Thursday, December 26th, at 2:00 ET. The game is being played at Ford Field in Detroit, and Pittsburgh comes in as the -9.5-point favorite in this neutral-site matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 51.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 7-5 record this season.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 2:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning this one by a score of 34 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Pittsburgh Panthers Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Pittsburgh heads into their Week 1 matchup against Toledo with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 4-2 at home and 2-3 on the road this season. The Panthers have been favored in five of their 12 games, going 4-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Pittsburgh’s ATS record stands at 6-5, with a 4-2 mark at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve covered the spread in three of five games as the favorite and are 3-3 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Panthers’ over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 58.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5, and their average over/under line this season has been 57.8 points.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 13th in passing attempts per game. They are 19th in passing yards, averaging 277.8 yards per game, and 16th in completions. Overall, they are 33rd in scoring, with 31.8 points per game, and we have them ranked 67th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,228 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, but he also has seven interceptions. His passer rating is 95. Konata Mumpfield leads the receiving corps with 813 yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Pittsburgh is averaging 129.1 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed an average of 26.8 points per game this season, including 34 points in their recent loss to Boston College. They gave up 387 total yards, with 253 passing yards and two passing touchdowns allowed.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 258.2 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh, completing 61.1% of their throws. On the ground, the Panthers have allowed just 118.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 35th nationally.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Toledo Rockets Upset The Pittsburgh Panthers?</h3><p>Toledo enters Week 13 with a 7-5 record, going 3-2 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in eight of their 12 games, holding a 4-4 record as the favorite. At home, they are 3-2 when favored, while on the road, they’ve gone 1-2 in games where they were expected to win.</p> <p></p><p>The Rockets have a +5.3 average scoring margin this season, but their ATS record stands at 4-6. As the favorite, they are 2-6 against the spread, while they’ve covered both games as the underdog. On the road, Toledo is 0-3 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 when playing as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 51.5 points. Toledo’s games have an average line of 50 points, and their over/under record is 6-4, with an average total of 48 points per game.</p><p>Toledo’s offense has been centered around their passing game, ranking 34th in passing attempts and completions, with 246.2 yards per game. They are 55th in scoring, averaging 26.7 points per game, and we have them ranked 105th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p> <p>Quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 2,457 yards with 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 97. Jerjuan Newton leads the receiving corps with 949 yards and 11 touchdowns on 64 receptions. The Rockets have struggled on the ground, averaging 121.6 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Toledo's defense is ranked 24th nationally, allowing 21.3 points per game. In their recent game against Akron, they gave up 21 points, including 328 total yards, with 107 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 221 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 139.9 rushing yards per game on 37.8 attempts against Toledo. Through the air, quarterbacks have posted a 79.7 passer rating, completing 58.5% of their passes for an average of 213.8 yards per game.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

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