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<p>The Jaguars and Lions will face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th at Ford Field in Detroit. The Jaguars are the heavy underdogs, with their point spread at +13 and money line at +522. The Lions are favored by -794 and are looking to improve their record in this non-conference matchup. The game will be televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 47.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions -13</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 30 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -13</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Jacksonville heads into week 11 against the Lions looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which includes a 12-7 home loss to the Vikings in week 10. The Jaguars are now 2-8 on the season, putting them 4th in the AFC South. They are 0-5 on the road and 2-3 at home, with one of those wins coming in week 7 against the Patriots. Jacksonville couldn’t build on that victory, losing to the Packers in week 8 and the Eagles in week 9.</p> <p>According to our power rankings, the Jaguars are 29th in the NFL, and we give them a 1.5% chance of making the playoffs. They have an average scoring margin of -6.2 points per game but are 6-4 against the spread this season. They have covered in four straight games, including their week 10 loss to the Vikings, where they were 7-point underdogs.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense has struggled in recent weeks, with Mac Jones throwing for just 111 yards and 2 interceptions in week 10 after Trevor Lawrence's 169-yard, 2-interception performance in week 9. Before that, Lawrence threw for 308 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 8. Evan Engram led the team with 40 receiving yards in week 10, while Travis Etienne Jr. had 44 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Heading into week 11, the Jaguars rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 18th in the NFL in points per game (20.2) and 25th in yards per game (302.9). Jacksonville ranks 27th in 3rd-down conversions and 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 7th in red zone attempts.</p><p>Despite their defensive effort, the Jaguars lost 12-7 to the Vikings in their most recent game. The Jaguars' defense intercepted three passes and held the Vikings to a 35.7% conversion rate on third down. However, they struggled to stop the run, allowing 169 rushing yards on 43 attempts. Jacksonville also gave up 233 passing yards and 402 total yards.</p><p></p><p>Jacksonville's defense managed only one sack in the game and allowed Minnesota to have a 63.2% completion rate on their passes. Even though they kept the Vikings out of the endzone, their offensive unit was unable to capitalize on the defensive effort and come out with a win.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With seven straight wins, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have a 99.4% chance of making the playoffs. They are 8-1 overall and 6-1 in conference play, including a 2-0 record in the NFC North. Detroit has been strong on the road, going 5-0, and is 3-1 at home.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Lions are 7-2, with a +12.6 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 4-4-1, with their games averaging 50.6 points. In week 10, they beat the Texans 26-23 but didn’t cover the 4-point spread. The 49-point total was a push.</p><p>Heading into week 11, the Lions are 4th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 31.6 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NFL. They are 7th in the league in total yards per game, with 366.9, and they rank 14th in passing yards per game, with 219.6, despite being 27th in passing attempts. On the ground, Detroit ranks 7th in rushing yards per game, with 147.3, on 31.1 attempts per game. The Lions are 6th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 4th in red zone attempts, but they have struggled to convert, ranking 27th in the league with a 13.9% conversion rate.</p> <p>Jared Goff threw for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 10 but also had 5 interceptions, finishing with a passer rating of 59. Jahmyr Gibbs led the team with 71 rushing yards on 19 carries, while Sam LaPorta had 3 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Detroit scored 13 points in the 4th quarter against Houston, after scoring 7 in the 2nd and 6 in the 3rd.</p><p>In their 26-23 win over the Texans, the Lions' defense was effective against the pass, allowing just 192 yards through the air. They also came up with two interceptions and held Houston to a 57.6% completion rate. Detroit's run defense was equally impressive, giving up only 56 yards on 28 attempts (2.0 yards per attempt).<p></p>The Lions' defense recorded four sacks in the game and limited Houston to a 40% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up one passing touchdown, they played well enough to help secure the narrow victory.</p>

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Broncs game? Catch the action at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Mount St. Mary's is favored by -2 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +2</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mount St. Mary's Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers improved to 10-5 on the season with a 73-71 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, Mount St. Mary's entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's led 41-32 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Though they held on for the win, they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 38.7% from deep, and hit 7 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and finishing with 7 rebounds. The Mountaineers had 20 assists as a team, with Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each adding 15 points, while Barrouk also hit 5 threes.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 62% success rate on 15/24 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mount St. Mary's allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 attempts.</p><h3>Will the Broncs Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Rider improved to 5-11 on the season with a 68-65 road win over Niagara on Sunday. The Broncs entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rider led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s combined total of 133 points fell just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Rider's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 38.9% from three-point range (7/18). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.</p> <p>Justice Smith led the way, shooting 70% from the field and finishing with 17 points and 6 rebounds. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 5 of 6 overall.</p><p>Rider's defense gave up 65 points despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Broncs struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rider's opponents went 7/19, shooting 36%. The Broncs sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Rider limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Titans and Lions are set to face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions are the heavy favorite with a money line of -595, while the Titans are at +440. The game is being televised on FOX, and the Lions are favored by -11 points. The over/under line is set at 45.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TITANS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Lions -11</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 28 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -11</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Titans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 1-5 record, the Titans are currently 27th in our NFL power rankings and have just a 3.6% chance of making the playoffs. Their lone win came in week 4, when they defeated the Dolphins 31-12. However, they couldn’t carry that momentum into week 6, losing 20-17 to the Colts, and they followed that up with a 34-10 loss to the Bills in week 7.</p> <p>Against the spread, Tennessee is 1-5, including two straight losses. They failed to cover as 9.5-point underdogs against Buffalo and couldn’t cover as 2.5-point favorites against the Colts. Their O/U record is 3-2-1, with their games averaging 41.7 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Titans rank 29th in our offensive power rankings. They are 23rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 17.7, and 31st in total yards per game with 259.2. Tennessee has struggled in the passing game, sitting last in the league with 145.8 passing yards per game, despite ranking 18th in pass attempts. On the ground, they are 20th in rushing yards per game, averaging 113.3 on 26.2 attempts per game. The Titans have been strong in the red zone, converting 62.5% of their trips, which ranks 5th in the NFL.</p> <p>In week 7, Mason Rudolph threw for 215 yards, completing 25 of 40 passes with one touchdown and one interception. Tony Pollard led the rushing attack with 61 yards on 16 carries, while Chigoziem Okonkwo had 4 catches for 50 yards. Tennessee scored 10 points in the first half but were shut out in the second half against the Bills.</p><p>Buffalo's offense had a lot of success against the Titans in their most recent game, putting up 315 passing yards on just 21 completions. The Titans' defense struggled to stop the big plays, as Buffalo averaged 9.5 yards per passing attempt and finished with two passing touchdowns. Tennessee's defense managed only one sack and struggled to generate consistent pressure, finishing with a -7 differential in quarterback hits.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Titans gave up 389 total yards in their 34-10 loss to the Bills. While they did limit Buffalo to 74 rushing yards on 20 attempts, the passing game was a major issue, and the Titans allowed the Bills to convert on 50% of their third-down attempts.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With four straight wins, the Lions sit atop the NFC North at 5-1, giving them a 93.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 53.1% chance of winning the division. Detroit also ranks first in our power rankings heading into week 8. After a 38-point win over the Cowboys in week 6, they narrowly defeated the Vikings 31-29 in week 7, covering the spread as 1.5-point underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>Detroit is 5-1 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +10.3 points. They have covered in four straight games, including a 13-point win over the Seahawks in week 4 and a 7-point win over the Cardinals in week 3. Their O/U record is 3-3, with the over hitting in their last three games.</p><p>Jared Goff has been on fire for the Lions, posting a passer rating of 140 in week 7 against the Vikings, completing 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. He threw for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 6 and had a perfect 18/18 game in week 5. Jahmyr Gibbs led the rushing attack in week 7 with 116 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 carries, while Amon-Ra St. Brown had 8 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Detroit ranks 2nd in the NFL in points per game (30.3) and yards per game (411.8). They are 3rd in passing yards per game (256.3) despite ranking 20th in pass attempts. The Lions are 4th in rushing yards per game, averaging 155.5 yards on 32 attempts per game.</p><p>In the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings, the defense gave up 139 rushing yards on just 21 attempts, including a 75-yard touchdown run by Dalvin Cook. Despite this, they managed to come up with four sacks and an interception. The Vikings averaged 6.6 yards per attempt on the ground, but Detroit's pass defense held up better, allowing just 244 yards through the air on 22 completions, with one touchdown.<p></p>Minnesota was able to convert on 40% of their third down attempts and had an 81.5% completion rate against the Lions. Detroit's defense also forced the Vikings to take a safety in the end zone late in the game.</p>

Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Tigers at TU Arena in Towson, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 123.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4 at home against Hofstra.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -4</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pride Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pride improved to 8-7 on the season with a 66-63 win over UNCW on Saturday, January 11th. Hofstra, playing at home, entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Hofstra led 29-24 at halftime, and while they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 37 of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game were 129, just under the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Hofstra's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and had an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.</p> <p>Donovan Newby led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 14 threes at 57.1%. Jean Aranguren added 20 points, shooting 5 of 9 from deep. Michael Graham was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Hofstra's defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 23 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 of 23 shooting for 47%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hofstra's opponents hit 12 of 28 shots, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8 for 57%. Hofstra gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers improved to 7-9 on the season with a 93-82 road win over Drexel on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 32-32 tie at halftime, Towson scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44 points. The game’s total points of 175 went well over the O/U line of 126.5.</p><p>The Tigers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 45% of their threes (9/20) and hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts (26/44).</p> <p>Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points on 9/14 shooting, including 4/6 from three. Williamson added 26 points, hitting 10/15 from the field and 3/4 from deep, while also dishing out 7 assists.</p><p>Towson's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 53 attempts, a 49% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 5 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 55%.</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! William & Mary is favored by -3 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Hampton. The game's over/under currently sits at 150 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hampton Pirates +3</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does William & Mary Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>William & Mary moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, January 11th. The Tribe, playing at home, were favored by 12.5 points but didn't cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 42-38 at halftime, William & Mary scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 159 fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.</p><p>William & Mary's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip and were strong from the line, making 82.4% of their free throws (14/17).</p> <p>Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, while Landon Glasper added 24, hitting 5 threes. Noah Collier was efficient, shooting 81.8% (9/11) for 22 points. The Tribe dished out 19 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>William & Mary gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 36%. William & Mary also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, an 82% success rate. The Tribe allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>No Pressure for Hampton as Home Dogs</h3><h3>Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Pirates improved to 6-8 on the season with an 83-77 win over Delaware on Saturday, January 11th. Hampton, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Hampton led 45-35 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Hampton put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 18-for-26 from the line.</p> <p>John Camden led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while George Beale Jr. and Cavan Reilly each added 18 points, with Reilly shooting 72.7% from the field. Kyrese Mullen grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with his 14 points, and the Pirates pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.</p><p>Hampton's defense allowed 77 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They gave up 22 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Hampton's opponents hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, a 69% success rate. Hampton allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p>

William & Mary Tribe vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-158) will host the Phoenix Suns (+133) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and the over/under is set at 230.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and will be televised on ESPN. The Suns come into this game with a record of 7-1, while the Mavericks are 5-3.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -3</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-118 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Suns?</h3><p>The Suns improved to 7-1 on the season with a 115-112 win over the Heat on Wednesday. Playing at home, Phoenix came into the game as -5.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 227 points went over the pre-game line of 222.5.</p> <p>After trailing 87-84 going into the 4th quarter, the Suns outscored Miami 31-25 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Kevin Durant's 32 points and 8 rebounds led the Suns to a win over the Heat, with 12 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter and another 11 in the 4th. Devin Booker added 22 points and 9 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic contributed 20 points and 18 rebounds, going 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Phoenix hit 18 threes at a 41.9% clip, with a 50% overall shooting percentage. Durant connected on 4 threes, despite shooting just 36.4% from deep, while Booker made 2 threes at 28.6%.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns gave up 112 points to the Heat but held them to 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Phoenix allowed 33 points in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd. Overall, the Heat shot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting. Miami also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Suns finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will Dallas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 5-3 on the season with a 119-99 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Dallas, playing at home, covered the -10.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 218 points fell short of the 236.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 17-0 run early in the game helped the Mavericks take control, turning a 9-6 deficit into a 23-9 lead. They led 88-68 going into the 4th quarter, and both teams scored 31 points in the final period.</p><p>Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 27 points and 13 assists in their win over the Bulls, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Daniel Gafford and Kyrie Irving both added 17 points, with Gafford shooting 77.8% and Irving hitting 63.6% of his shots.</p> <p>Dallas made 12 threes at 31.6%, shooting 48.4% overall. Irving scored 15 of his 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Jaden Hardy added all 11 of his points in the 4th.</p><p>The Mavericks put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Bulls to 99 points. Dallas was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they limited Chicago to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks held the Bulls to 28% shooting, with Chicago making just 12 threes. Dallas also recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

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