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<p>The Broncos are favored on the road as they take on the Raiders at 4:05 ET on Sunday, November 24th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Raiders are +197 on the money line, while the Broncos are -238. Denver is -5.5 on the point spread, and the over/under line is at 41.5 points. You can catch this week 12 AFC West matchup on CBS.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Broncos -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Broncos winning this one by a score of 27 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Denver improved to 6-5 with a dominant 38-6 win over the Falcons in week 11. The Broncos were favored by 2 points and easily covered the spread, snapping a two-game losing streak. Before that, they had dropped back-to-back games, including a 16-14 loss to the Chiefs in week 10, where they managed to cover the 7-point spread. In week 9, they were blown out 41-10 by the Ravens.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, our projections give the Broncos a 50.7% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 23rd in our NFL power rankings and have an average scoring margin of +4.7 points per game. Denver is 8-3 against the spread this season, including a 4-0 record as the favorite.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Broncos sit 27th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.4 points per game, and are 23rd in passing yards per game with 196.5, despite ranking 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, Denver is 20th in rushing yards per game, averaging 116 on 26.8 attempts per game. They rank 19th in 3rd-down conversions and 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 7th in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Bo Nix is coming off a strong performance in week 11, throwing for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns on 28/33 passing, with a passer rating of 145. Courtland Sutton led the team with 7 catches for 78 yards, while Javonte Williams rushed for 59 yards on 9 carries. Denver scored in every quarter in week 11 after being shut out in the 2nd half in weeks 9 and 10.</p><p>In their 38-6 win over the Falcons, the Broncos' defense was dominant, allowing just 176 passing yards and 50 rushing yards on 21 attempts. They didn't give up any passing touchdowns and held Atlanta to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down. Denver also came away with four sacks and an interception, while limiting the Falcons to 226 total yards.<p></p>Their defensive front was effective, winning the tackles for loss and quarterback hit differentials, and the secondary limited big plays, with the Falcons averaging only 5.7 yards per pass attempt. The Broncos also held Atlanta to a 64.5% completion percentage on their passes.</p><h3>Are The Raiders Going Win In At Upset At Allegiant Stadium</h3><p>Heading into week 12, the Raiders are looking to snap a six-game losing streak, which includes a 34-19 loss to the Dolphins in week 11. This puts Las Vegas at 2-8 on the season, and they currently sit 26th in our NFL power rankings. Our projections give them just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Raiders are 4-6, with two straight ATS losses. They were unable to cover as 8-point underdogs against Miami, but they did cover in weeks 7 and 8, despite losing both games. Their O/U record stands at 7-3, with the over hitting in three consecutive games.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Raiders rank 31st in our offensive power rankings. They are 23rd in the NFL in points per game (18.7) and 30th in yards per game (285). Las Vegas ranks 16th in passing yards per game, despite being 5th in passing attempts. On the ground, they are last in the league in rushing yards per game, with just 75.2, on 21.5 attempts per game.</p> <p>In week 11, Gardner Minshew threw for 282 yards (30/43) and 2 touchdowns, with 1 interception. Brock Bowers had 13 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown, while Jakobi Meyers led the team in rushing with a 20-yard run. The Raiders converted 8 of 14 third downs and scored 1 touchdown in 3 red zone trips.</p><p>In their 34-19 loss to the Dolphins, the Raiders' defense struggled to get off the field, as Miami converted 66.7% of their third down attempts. Las Vegas allowed 271 passing yards on 28 completions, with Miami averaging 7.5 yards per pass attempt and throwing for three touchdowns. The Raiders' defense also allowed Miami to complete 77.8% of their passes.<p></p>Despite the loss, the Raiders did have a couple of sacks and held the Dolphins to 82 rushing yards on 26 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). Las Vegas also had a positive 6-4 advantage in tackles for loss in the game.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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<p>The Ravens are heavily favored in their week 16 matchup against the Steelers, with the money line sitting at -279 for the Ravens and +230 for the Steelers. The game, set for Saturday, December 21st at 4:30 ET at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, is crucial for both teams. The Ravens are 9-5 and the Steelers are 8-6, and the Ravens are -6 point favorites on the point spread. FOX is handling the television coverage, and the over/under line is 44.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers +6</p><p>This game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 24 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>At 10-4, the Steelers hold a 70.1% chance of winning the AFC North and have already locked up a playoff spot. They rank 9th in our NFL power rankings and sit 3rd in the AFC standings. Pittsburgh is 5-1 at home and 5-3 on the road, including a 3-1 record in division games. Against the spread, they are 10-4, with a +5.1 scoring margin. They are 5-3 as favorites and 5-1 as underdogs.</p> <p>After winning three straight, the Steelers fell to the Eagles in week 15, leaving them at 10-4. They were 5.5-point underdogs but couldn’t cover, losing by 14. The O/U line was 43, and the teams combined for 40 points, marking the second straight under in Pittsburgh’s games.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Steelers are 17th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in points per game (24) and are 17th in yards per game, averaging 325.6. Pittsburgh relies on the run game, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards per game. On the other hand, they are 28th in passing attempts and 24th in passing yards, with an average of 198.9 per game. The Steelers are 13th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 38.9%.</p> <p>Russell Wilson threw for 128 yards (14/22) and a touchdown in week 15 against the Eagles. Najee Harris had just 14 rushing yards on 6 carries, while Calvin Austin III led the team with 65 receiving yards on 5 catches. Pittsburgh scored 13 points in the loss, with all of them coming in the first half.</p><p>In their 27-13 loss to the Eagles, the Steelers' defense allowed Philadelphia to convert on 58.8% of their third down attempts. The Eagles finished with 401 yards of total offense, with Pittsburgh giving up 270 passing yards and 131 rushing yards on 42 attempts. Philadelphia found success through the air, completing 78.1% of their passes and averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.<p></p>Despite the tough game, the Steelers' defense did manage to record three sacks and had more quarterback hits and tackles for loss than the Eagles.</p><h3>Are The Ravens Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 9-5 record, the Ravens have a 99.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 29.9% chance of winning the AFC North. They are 4th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 16. Baltimore is 7-6-1 against the spread, including a 7-5-1 mark as the favorite. Their O/U record is 11-3, with their games averaging 53.6 points per game.</p> <p>In week 15, the Ravens bounced back from their week 13 loss to the Eagles with a 35-14 win over the Giants. Baltimore covered the 16.5-point spread, improving to 9-5. The combined 49 points in the game went over the 43.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Ravens are 2nd in our offensive power rankings, leading the NFL with 424.1 yards per game and ranking 3rd in points per game with 29.9. They are 3rd in passing yards per game (245.6) despite ranking 26th in pass attempts. Baltimore also ranks 2nd in rushing, with 178.4 yards per game on 31.3 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Lamar Jackson is coming off a 5-touchdown performance in week 15, going 21/25 for 290 yards against the Giants. Derrick Henry rushed for 67 yards on 14 carries, while Rashod Bateman led the receivers with 80 yards and 2 touchdowns on 3 catches. Baltimore converted 9 of 11 third downs in the win.</p><p>The Ravens' defense was dominant in their 35-14 win over the Giants, allowing just 55 rushing yards on 20 attempts. They held the Giants to 181 passing yards and a completion percentage of 59.5%. Baltimore's defense gave up just one touchdown and limited the Giants to a 16.7% conversion rate on third down.</p><p></p><p>They also came away with three sacks, one interception, and held the Giants to 236 total yards. The Ravens' defense was effective in generating pressure, as they had a positive differential in QB hits and tackles for loss.</p>

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-418) will travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets (+324). The Pacers are 8th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Central Division, while the Nets are 12th in the East and 4th in the Atlantic. The over/under line for this game is 222.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Barclays Center and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-74 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Brooklyn Possible for the Pacers?</h3><p>The Pacers evened their record at 18-18 with a 126-108 win over the Suns on Saturday. Playing at home, Indiana entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>After a tight first half, the Pacers took control by outscoring Phoenix 40-28 in the 3rd quarter. They maintained their momentum in the 4th, winning the quarter 30-24. The game’s total points of 234 fell just under the 235.5-point line.</p><p>Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a 126-108 win over the Suns, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% and finishing with 27 points and 8 assists. Myles Turner added 20 points, shooting 52.9% from the field, while Pascal Siakam contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc and 47.9% overall. Haliburton scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Bennedict Mathurin added 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Pacers were consistent across all quarters, allowing 29 points in the 1st, 27 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th, holding the Suns to 108 points in their win. Indiana gave up 12 three-pointers on 40% shooting from deep.</p> <p>The Suns went to the line 21 times, making 20 free throws. The Pacers grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, limiting Phoenix to 5 offensive boards. Indiana also contributed 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Brooklyn Win at Home?</h3><p>Brooklyn’s season record fell to 13-22 after a 123-94 home loss to the 76ers on Saturday. The Nets, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 211.5 by 5.5 points.</p> <p>Brooklyn started strong with an 11-0 run but couldn’t maintain their momentum. They were outscored 29-19 in the 1st quarter and 35-28 in the 2nd. By the end of the 3rd quarter, they trailed 91-66, and the 76ers continued to pull away in the 4th, winning the quarter 32-28.</p><p>In their 123-94 loss to the 76ers, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting 41.5% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range. Ziaire Williams led Brooklyn with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip and shooting 75% overall. Tyrese Martin added 16 points, despite shooting just 33.3%, and Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 35.7% from the field.</p> <p>Williams scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, while Johnson and Jalen Wilson each added 8 points in the 4th. Wilson scored 9 of his 11 points in the final period, and Martin also added 6 points in the 4th. The Nets made 14 threes in the game, an average performance for them.</p><p>The Nets struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 123 points to the 76ers, who shot 51% from the field. Brooklyn allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, while Philadelphia added 32 more in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. They also went to the free-throw line 30 times, making 24. The Nets finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

Best MLB Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

<p>Planning on watching today's Rangers and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NBCS. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+139)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does New York Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 12-8-1 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, New York covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York held a 3-2 lead going into the third period before adding two more goals to secure the victory.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders, including his 9th goal on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad picked up his 7th and 8th assists, with Panarin's first goal coming on a power play.</p><p>On the defensive side, Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 19 hits. After allowing a late goal in the 2nd period, the Rangers shut out the Islanders in the 3rd, leading to a 5-2 victory.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Philadelphia fell to 10-10-3 with a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that number.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Flyers struggled, allowing goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third. Offensively, they couldn’t find the net, managing just 20 shots on goal.</p><p>In their recent game against the Bruins, the Flyers were shut out, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to score. Philadelphia had 15 offensive giveaways, struggling to find their rhythm.</p> <p>None of the Flyers' players found the net, and they finished with 0 assists. They also came up empty on power play opportunities.</p><p>The Flyers' defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The final goal was an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, coming on in relief. Defensively, the Flyers had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

<p>The Bulls and Shockers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Shockers will host the game at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -8.5 vs. South Florida in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like South Florida at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulls Make it Happen in Wichita?</h3><h3>South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bulls improved to 7-6 on the season with a 75-69 win over East Carolina on Tuesday, December 31st. Playing at home, South Florida entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>South Florida took a 34-25 lead into halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win.</p><p>South Florida put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.</p> <p>Jordan Riley led the Bulls with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 13 from the floor. Kobe Knox was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 3 of 3 from three-point range, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls' defense saw the other team hit 7 of 20 threes, or 35%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 80% rate. South Florida gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Shockers Win at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 9-4 on the season after a 91-85 road loss to Temple on Friday. The Shockers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 153.5.</p> <p>Wichita State led 39-37 at halftime but allowed 54 points in the second half while scoring 46 of their own. The Shockers will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Wichita State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 35% from three-point range, going 7-for-20, and shot 53.3% on two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they connected on just 57.1% of their 28 attempts.</p> <p>The Shockers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Justin Hill led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Jamal Mashburn Jr. contributed 24 points, while Quincy Ballard added 13 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>Wichita State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Shockers gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Wichita State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Florida Bulls vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>The 2022 NBA Playoffs betting action goes on with Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 27, so we bring you the best Heat vs. Celtics betting pick along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Miami is on a brink of elimination following a 93-80 defeat in Game 5 at home. The Heat head to TD Garden as 8.5-point road underdogs, while the Celtics are firm -400 moneyline favorites with a total of 201.0 points for Game 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Heat continue to struggle on the offensive end&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Miami Heat have scored only 162 points over their previous two showings. After a heavy 102-82 defeat in Game 4 at TD Garden, the Heat barely hit an 80-point mark in Game 5. They shot only 31.9% from the field and 15.6% from downtown last Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Miami accounted for a paltry 38 second-half points in Game 5. Bam Adebayo led the way with 18 points and ten rebounds, while Jimmy Butler went only 4-for-18 from the field, finishing with 13 points, six boards, four assists, and a couple of steals.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kyle Lowry and Max Strus combined to shoot 0-for-15 last Wednesday. They’ll have to do a much better job Friday in Boston, especially because Butler is struggling with a knee injury. Tyler Herro has missed the previous two contests due to a groin injury and is questionable to play in Game 6.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Celtics are shutting down the Heat&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Boston Celtics reminded us why their defensive rating was the best in the NBA this past regular season. They tortured the Heat over the last two contests, allowing only 88.5 points per 100 possessions on 32.6% shooting from the field and 25.9% from beyond the 3-point line.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Marcus Smart sat out Game 4 with an ankle injury, but his absence didn’t affect the Celtics’ performance on the defensive end. The reigning DPOY returned to the starting lineup last Wednesday and posted five points, five rebounds, and four assists in 24 minutes on the floor.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston in Game 5, tallying 25 points on 10-for-19 shooting from the field. Jayson Tatum had 22 points, 12 boards, and nine assists, while Al Horford added 16 points, seven rebounds, five dimes, and a couple of blocks.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Miami:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games played on Friday&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Boston:</strong></p>



<ul><li>15-5 ATS in the last 20 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>8-4 ATS in the last 12 outings as favorites&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>I will continue to back the Celtics, who have been outstanding so far this postseason, but that 8.5-point spread is a tricky one. The Heat will play with their back against the wall and could easily keep it close down the stretch.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Anyway, I lean on the Celtics’ mighty defense to wear down the Heat. Miami is struggling to find open shots and knock them down, so the Heat will have to improve a lot in order to avoid elimination in Game 6.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Boston Celtics -8.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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



<p>The Heat and Celtics are recording only 94.2 possessions per 48 minutes throughout this series. The first three games have flown over the total, but the previous two have been proper low-scoring affairs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The line is set pretty low at 201 points, but if the teams continue to play at a slow pace, the under should hit once more. Five of Miami’s last seven road tilts and six of Boston’s previous eight showings as a fave have gone over the total.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 201.0 points at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Odds, Pick, Prediction 5/27/22

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 42-28 Orlando Magic will host the 40-29 Sacramento Kings in a non-conference matchup. Orlando is currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.5.</p>

<p>The Magic are currently on a five-game winning streak and are the top team in the Southeast Division. Meanwhile, the Kings are 8th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. NBCS will broadcast the game.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-108 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Today, the Kings are looking to extend their underdog ATS win streak to four games. As the underdog, they have gone 10-11 straight-up this season and 13-8 vs. the spread. The Kings' ATS record on the road is 21-15, and they are 20-16 straight-up on the road.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Kings were favored by 11 points but lost to the Wizards by a score of 109-102. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and the teams combined for 211 points.</p>

<p>This season, Sacramento has an O/U record of 34-34-1, and their games have averaged 234.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 215.5, and the Kings have hit the under in their last two games.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 8th place with a record of 40-29. Against the West, they are 27-17 and 9-6 in their division. On the road, the Kings are 20-16.</p><p>The Kings are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 117.9 points per game (8th). On the road, they are scoring 115.8 points per game (11th).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Sacramento is 9th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game. They are also 12th in field goal percentage (48%).</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings are 5th in made threes per game (14.2) and 4th in attempts (39). However, they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage (36%).</p><p>So far, the Kings' defense is ranked 18th in the league at 116.5 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 39.0% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Will the Magic Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic have won five straight games and are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 42-28. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Magic have gone 25-9 and have an average scoring differential of +7.4 points per game. As the favorite, they are 23-6 straight-up and 25-9 against the spread at home.</p>

<p>For the season, the Magic have been favored in 29 of their 70 games and have gone 25-4 in those games. Against the spread, they are 23-6 as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Magic beat the Pelicans by a score of 121-106. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game and the O/U line was 207.5.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 33-37. In their last two games, the final score has gone over the O/U line. On average, the Magic's games have seen 219.7 points scored.</p><p>At home, the Magic are averaging 113.9 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 110.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the NBA at 96.9 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to field goal percentage, the Magic are 13th in the league at 47%. However, they are last in the NBA in three-point shooting at just 35% from beyond the arc. In terms of three-point attempts, Orlando is 28th in the league.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in 35.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the league with an average of 24.7 per game. In terms of free throws, Orlando is 6th in the NBA in made free throws per game.</p><p>At present, the Magic's defense is ranked 3rd, allowing 108.8 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Magic's defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 35.4% from beyond the arc.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buckeyes versus the Golden Gophers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN. In this Big Ten matchup, Ohio State is favored bt -5.5 vs. Minnesota. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Ohio State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Ohio State fell to 9-5 on the season after a 69-62 home loss to Michigan State on Friday. The Buckeyes were -2.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>Ohio State trailed 37-29 at halftime but came back to outscore Michigan State 33-32 in the second half. However, their efforts weren’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Ohio State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 62 points on 36.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%.</p> <p>Szymon Zapala was a bright spot, scoring 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting in 23 minutes. Jaden Akins added 14 points, while Micah Parrish contributed 13 points, hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Ohio State's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 15/33, or 45%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State allowed just 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. Their opponent also shot 68% from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 16 attempts.</p><h3>Does Minnesota Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Minnesota's season record dropped to 8-6 after an 81-61 home loss to Purdue on Thursday. The Gophers entered the game as +5.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, surpassing the over/under line of 135.5.</p> <p>After trailing just 28-27 at halftime, Minnesota allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The Gophers will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>In their latest game, the Golden Gophers struggled offensively, scoring just 61 points while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, but they had a tough time from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 17 threes for a 23.5% rate. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 16 attempts, a 43.8% performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Minnesota was more efficient, making 21 of 35 two-point attempts for a 60% success rate. They recorded 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Fletcher Loyer led the way with 24 points, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from three, while Braden Smith added 20 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 of 11 threes.</p><p>Despite Minnesota's defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. The Golden Gophers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted only 7 shots, shooting 43%.</p> <p>Overall, Minnesota allowed 81 points on 48% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (21/35). The Golden Gophers gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>At 3:30 ET, the North Carolina Tar Heels will host the NC State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill. The game will be broadcast on ACCN as the Tar Heels look to add another win to their 6-5 record. The Wolfpack come in with a 5-6 record and are the slight +3.5-point underdogs on the road. The money line odds are -167 for North Carolina and +140 for NC State, with the over/under line set at 55.5 points.</p><h3>NC STATE WOLFPACK VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kenan Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning this one by a score of 31 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The NC State Wolfpack Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>NC State enters Week 14 with a 5-6 record, facing North Carolina on the road. They have a 1-2 record away from home and are ranked 69th in our power rankings. The Wolfpack have a 34.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but their chances of winning the Atlantic Coast are at 0.0%.</p> <p></p><p>NC State has been favored in five of their 11 games this season, going 3-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -1.9 points per game, and they have a 3-7 record against the spread. On the road, they are 2-1 ATS, but at home, they’ve struggled with a 1-6 mark.</p> <p></p><p>The Wolfpack’s over/under record is 7-3, with their games averaging 59.2 points. This week’s line is set at 55.5 points, higher than nine of their games this season. Their average over/under line has been 49.6 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 9.6 points per game.</p><p>NC State’s offense ranks 99th in our CFB offensive power rankings heading into week 14. They are also 51st in points per game, scoring 28.6. CJ Bailey has thrown for 1,940 yards, leading the Wolfpack’s passing game, and NC State is 37th in passing completions per game. Bailey has 12 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, with a passer rating of 89.</p> <p></p><p>NC State is 31st in completion percentage, completing 64.3% of their passes. They are converting just 38.1% of their third downs. On the ground, they are averaging 134.8 rushing yards per game. Jordan Waters leads the team with 410 rushing yards and four touchdowns. KC Concepcion has 415 receiving yards and five touchdowns.</p><p>NC State's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 30 points in their recent 30-29 loss to Georgia Tech. They gave up 391 total yards, including 272 passing yards, but managed to hold Georgia Tech to 119 rushing yards on 36 attempts and forced one interception.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, NC State is allowing 30.5 points per game. Opponents are averaging 238 passing yards per game, ranking NC State 120th nationally, while the defense is giving up 141.5 rushing yards per game on 31.3 attempts, which is the 25th fewest rushing attempts faced in the country.</p><h3>Are The North Carolina Tar Heels Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>North Carolina enters Week 14 with a 6-5 record and a 57th-place spot in our power rankings. They are already bowl-eligible but have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Tar Heels have gone 2-3 at home this season and have been favored in seven of their 11 games.</p> <p>Against the spread, North Carolina is 2-7-1, with an average scoring margin of +5 points per game. They are 0-5 ATS at home and have gone 1-5-1 as the favorite.</p> <p>Their over/under record is 4-6, with an average line of 55.2 points. North Carolina games have averaged 60.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 55.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 14, North Carolina’s offense ranks 31st in points scored, averaging 32.5 per game. They are 56th in our offensive power rankings. The Tar Heels have leaned on their run game, averaging 189.7 rushing yards per game on 39.7 attempts, which ranks 19th nationally.</p> <p>Omarion Hampton leads the rushing attack with 1,475 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Jacolby Criswell has thrown for 2,179 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. North Carolina ranks 60th in passing yards per game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled in their recent game against Boston College, allowing 41 points in a 41-21 loss. They gave up 422 total yards, including 230 rushing yards on 51 attempts and three rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they allowed 192 yards and one passing touchdown.</p><p></p><p>For the season, the Tar Heels rank 64th nationally, giving up 27.5 points per game. Opponents are averaging 139.4 rushing yards per game and 231.7 passing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 55.9% of their passes against North Carolina, posting a passer rating of 83.2.</p>

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