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<p>Betting on today's Sycamores and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -8 at home against Indiana State.</p><h3>INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bradley Braves -8</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Indiana State fell to 7-8 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Sycamores, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 163 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Indiana State trailed 42-32 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Indiana State put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They hit 65.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27% of their 37 three-point tries. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.</p> <p>Carter Whitt led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three. Jaden Daughtry was nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 shots for 23 points in just 22 minutes. The Sycamores also got 20 points and 6 assists from Samage Teel, while Aaron Gray pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 84 points, Indiana State's defense managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 27% from beyond the arc with a 10/37 performance. However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing a 65% shooting rate on 17/26 from inside the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Indiana State sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 15 attempts for 62%. The Sycamores also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Bradley Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 13-3 on the season with a narrow 61-60 road win over UIC on Saturday, January 11th. The Braves entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 121 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UIC 36-26 to secure the win.</p><p>Bradley's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery and Jordan Mason each scored 15 points, with Mason shooting 53.8% from the field. Duke Deen added 14 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, while Ahmad Henderson contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Braves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 23 attempts, an 8% success rate.</p> <p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Bradley's defense managed to keep their opponent's scoring in check. They sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14, shooting 60% from the stripe.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NBA showdown between the Heat and Hornets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSSE, and it's hosted by the Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The Heat come into this Southeast division matchup as the favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 225 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Bam Adebayo finishing with Bam Adebayo points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Miami Win on the Road?</h3><p>Today's matchup sees the Heat seeking to extend their current five game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 6-4. Away from home, the Heat have a 3-3 record this season, while maintaining a 3-1 record in their home games.</p><p>Miami currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 4-6 at this point. Miami has covered the spread in three straight road games and are 4-2 ATS on the road compared to 0-4 at home.</p><p>The Heat offense is coming off a game where they scored 118 points against the Spurs. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.8% and connected on 12 threes. On the offensive front, the Heat have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 20th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 3rd in terms of percentage and 17th in three-pointers made.</p><p><p>At this time, the Heat's defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 110.3 points per game.</p><p>Inside the arc, the Heat defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.4% and 37.7% from three-point territory.</p></p><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Hornets have a below .500 record of 3-6 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Heat. Away from their home court, the Hornets have a 2-3 record this season, in contrast to their 1-3 record at home.</p><p>Charlotte has an overall ATS record of 4-5 as they come into today's game. This season, Charlotte has a 0-2 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 as underdogs.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Hornets offense tallied 107 points in a matchup against the Knicks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.8%, and they made 12 threes. LaMelo Ball is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21.6 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Gordon Hayward brings a PPG average of 17.2 into the game.</p><p><p>Looking at the Hornets defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 123.1 points per game (29th).</p><p>In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.0% while allowing 38.5% from downtown.</p></p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Owls and 49ers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The 49ers are hosting the game at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. Florida Atlantic is favored by -6 in this American Athletic conference matchup the against Charlotte. The over/under for the game is set at 155.5 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the 49ers.</li><li>Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Owls Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Florida Atlantic evened their record at 7-7 with a 78-76 win over East Carolina on Sunday. The Owls, who were -2 point favorites going into the game, pushed against the spread. The total points for the game were 154, exceeding the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>FAU led 40-36 at halftime and scored 38 points in the second half, while allowing 40 points to the Pirates.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, knocking down 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they dished out 24 assists in the win.</p> <p>C.J. Walker led the way with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jordan Riley added 19 points. Tre Carroll and Ken Evans Jr. each chipped in 17 points, with Evans hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Leland Walker also contributed 14 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Even though Florida Atlantic gave up 76 points, their defense held the opposing team to just 38% shooting from the field. The Owls limited their opponents to 42% on two-point attempts, with a shooting line of 24/57.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Florida Atlantic's defense was effective, allowing only 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 52%.</p><h3>Will Charlotte Win at Home?</h3><p>Charlotte’s season record fell to 6-8 after a 68-55 road loss to Rice on Saturday. The 49ers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charlotte trailed 31-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the Charlotte 49ers managed just 55 points, shooting 37.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, with a two-point shooting rate of 40.6% (13/32) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (7/21). At the free-throw line, they hit 72.7% of their attempts, going 8/11.</p> <p>Nik Graves led the way for Charlotte, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He shot 58.3% from the field, including 50.0% from three-point range (4/8). Kellen Amos added 12 points, hitting all 3 of his field goal attempts.</p><p>Charlotte's defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, including 52% on two-pointers (18/34). From beyond the arc, they held the opponent to 31% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 87%, making 14 of 16 attempts. Charlotte also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinal and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPNN, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and Wake Forest is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Stanford.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Stanford Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 11-5 on the season with a dominant 88-65 win over Virginia on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Stanford led 40-30 at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Virginia 48-35. The Cardinal’s strong performance on both ends of the floor helped them secure the win.</p><p>Stanford put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots (94.1%).</p> <p>Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep (45.5%), while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 56% shooting, as the other team made 21 of 37 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Stanford's defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 24 attempts, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 94% rate. Stanford allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Wake Forest Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 12-4 on the season with an 88-78 road win over Miami on Saturday, January 11th. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest led 39-31 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, while Miami put up 47 points after the break.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.</p> <p>Cameron Hildreth led the way with 31 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. Matthew Cleveland and Hunter Sallis each added 22 points, with Cleveland shooting 61.5% from the field. Tre'Von Spillers was efficient as well, hitting 72.7% of his shots to finish with 17 points.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with 14 made two-point baskets.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 11 of 35 shots, good for 31%. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Demon Deacons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Keydets game? Catch the action at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA, as the Keydets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and VMI is favored by -3 to win at home against Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS VMI KEYDETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: VMI Keydets -3</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Hall at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Keydets.</li><li>Not only will VMI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Catamounts Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina improved to 2-11 on the season with an 85-82 win over Mercer on Sunday. The Catamounts, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 44-40 at halftime, Western Carolina outscored Mercer 45-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>Western Carolina put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three. At the free-throw line, the Catamounts were 16-for-20, shooting 80%.</p> <p>Alex Holt led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Ahmad Robinson added 18 points and 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 36.8%. Ice Emery contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range, while Cord Stansberry added 17 points, making 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Western Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina's defense allowed 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 80%. The Catamounts gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will VMI Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Keydets fell to 2-11 on the season after a 91-66 road loss to Chattanooga on Sunday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, VMI not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, exceeding the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>VMI found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 51-22 at halftime. They managed to outscore Chattanooga 44-40 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to make a significant impact on the game’s outcome.</p><p>VMI struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They managed 66 points, with 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists, while hitting 74.1% of their free throws, going 20-for-27 from the line.</p> <p>Honor Huff was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 9-of-10 from three-point range. Augustinas Kiudulas added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaylen Pazon contributed 15 points in just 15 minutes, hitting 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable from beyond the arc, where they allowed 19 threes on 28 attempts, a 67% shooting rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, VMI's opponent went 10/12, hitting 83% of their shots. The Keydets did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 9:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-217) will host the Warriors (+182) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 5.5 points and the over/under is set at 215.5.</p>

<p>Golden State (19-20) has lost two in a row and is 12th in the Western Conference. Minnesota (21-18) is 8th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-111 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Warriors Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors dropped to 19-20 on the season following a 104-101 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Golden State, who entered the game as 5.5-point favorites, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in well under the 229.5-point line, with the teams combining for just 205 points.</p> <p>Golden State appeared to be in control after a 12-0 run stretched their lead from 41-36 to 53-36. However, they couldn’t hold on, as the Raptors outscored them 29-23 in the 4th quarter to complete the comeback.</p><p>The Warriors struggled offensively in their loss to the Raptors, shooting just 39.8% from the field. They connected on 16 threes, hitting 34.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Stephen Curry led the way with 26 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, making 4 threes at 40%. Andrew Wiggins also hit 4 threes, finishing with 20 points, including 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors held the Raptors to 104 points but couldn't secure the win. Golden State gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the middle, allowing 24 in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd.</p> <p>The Warriors limited Toronto to 12 made threes, even though the Raptors shot 41% from deep. Golden State also sent Toronto to the line 15 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Warriors recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Minnesota as Home Favorites</h3><p>On Monday, January 13th, the Timberwolves improved to 21-18 with a 120-106 win over the Wizards. Minnesota was favored by 14.5 points heading into the game but fell just short of covering the spread. The total score of 226 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>After leading 25-20 after the 1st quarter, Minnesota allowed Washington to win the 2nd and 3rd quarters by a point each. The Timberwolves took control in the 4th, going on an 11-0 run to extend the score from 93-89 to 100-93, and outscored the Wizards 38-27 in the final period.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Wizards, scoring 41 points and hitting 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency. He was especially dominant in the 4th quarter, putting up 20 points. Overall, he shot 56% from the field and added 7 assists and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Julius Randle contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Timberwolves hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall.</p><p>The Timberwolves held the Wizards to 106 points on Monday, with their best defensive effort coming in the 1st quarter, where they allowed just 20 points. They gave up 27 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters and 32 in the 3rd. Overall, Minnesota limited Washington to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Minnesota struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing the Wizards to hit 17 threes at a 42% clip. However, they sent Washington to the free-throw line only 15 times, where the Wizards made 9. The Timberwolves also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4th-ranked Orlando Magic (+183) will travel to take on the 5th-ranked Milwaukee Bucks (-227) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 211.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on FDSW.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 23-18 on the season with a 104-99 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Orlando, playing at home, covered the spread as 2-point favorites. The game’s total of 203 points fell just short of the 207.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando’s strong 4th quarter was the difference, as they outscored Philadelphia 31-22 after trailing 77-73 going into the final period.</p><p>Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27 points in their win over the 76ers, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Isaac and Paolo Banchero added 20 points each, with Isaac scoring 13 in the 4th. Anthony Black contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 23.3%. Isaac made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Anthony also connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.</p><p>Defensively, the Magic held the 76ers to 99 points on Sunday, despite Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field. Orlando allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 4th, helping secure the win.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, with the 76ers hitting 12 threes at 41%. The Magic also sent Philadelphia to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Orlando gave up just 3 offensive rebounds while tallying 10 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 21-17 on the season with a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>A 14-0 run by the Bucks early in the game stretched their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. Milwaukee and Sacramento played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks entered the 4th with a 102-82 lead. The Kings outscored the Bucks 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double of 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds led the Bucks to a 130-115 win over the Kings, as he shot 60.9% from the field. Damian Lillard added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Brook Lopez contributed 21 points, knocking down 3 threes.</p> <p>The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 49.5% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 10 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Even with a rough 4th quarter, the Bucks' defense held strong, giving up 115 points to the Kings on 44% shooting. Milwaukee allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 28 in both the 2nd and 3rd.</p> <p>The Bucks struggled to contain the Kings from deep, allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent Sacramento to the line 18 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 4 blocks.</p>