<p>Looking to win big? The Rangers and Blackhawks face off at 3:00 ET on ABC. The Blackhawks are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+125)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does New York Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 17-20-1 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders. 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 contributed to the Rangers' scoring, 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 led the way with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th earlier on a power play. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, coming while the Rangers were shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal of the season, and Adam Edstrom netted his 1st.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad picked up three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored twice in the third period to seal the win.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Rangers will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Blackhawks Chances at Home</h3><p>Chicago improved to 13-24-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held Anaheim scoreless until the third period. The Ducks’ second goal came with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Chicago’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th of the season. Seth Jones added his second goal, while Teuvo Teravainen picked up his 4th. Isaak Phillips also found the net for the first time this year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, finishing with a 95% save percentage. The defense also added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will look to clean up the penalties, however, as they finished with 25 penalty minutes, leading to a late power play goal for the Ducks.</p>

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<p>The Penguins and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 against the Penguins in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Islanders winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>The Islanders should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Pittsburgh Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500, improving to 16-15-5. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, who kept the Canadiens off the board until the third period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal. He opened the scoring at 4:03 in the first period and added his fifth goal of the season on a power play at 1:20 in the second.</p> <p>Blake Lizotte closed out the scoring with his second goal of the season on an empty net at 19:15 in the third. Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Islanders Win at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 13-15-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Casey Cizikas put the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the game.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, but only found the net twice. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>New York recorded 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. Pierre Engvall, Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee each picked up an assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and gave up two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. The Islanders' defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-837) will host the Denver Nuggets (+564) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 223.5.</p>

<p>Denver (-12.5) is currently on a three-game win streak and is 56-24 overall. San Antonio (20-60) is 15th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-108 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>In their most recent game, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 116-107. The combined scoring in the game was 223 points, surpassing the O/U line of 213.</p>

<p>Denver is currently on a three-game winning streak and has a record of 56-24, which is the best in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 32-18 and 24-6 against the East.</p>

<p>On the road, the Nuggets are 23-16 this season and are favored by 12.5 points against the Spurs. Against the spread on the road, they are 16-22 compared to 21-19 at home.</p>

<p>For the season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 32-46-2. In their games, the average combined scoring is 224.1 points, and today's line of 223.5 is just below their season average of 225.8.</p>

<p>Denver has been favored in 70 of their 80 games this season and has a record of 52-18 as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 32-36, and they have covered the spread in three straight games.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are averaging 114.7 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. However, on the road, they are scoring 110.6 points per game. Denver has outscored the league average in 47.5% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Nuggets are 28th in the league at 96.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>Denver's offense is one of the best in the league when it comes to two-point shooting, as they are 2nd in the NBA in made two-pointers. Overall, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is 4th in the league. However, they are last in the NBA in three-point attempts and 25th in three-point makes.</p>

<p>When it comes to free throws, the Nuggets are 29th in both attempts and makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, Denver is 13th in the league. Finally, the Nuggets are 3rd in the NBA in assists at 29.4 per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Nuggets' defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 6th in the league at 109.4 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nuggets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.3% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.4% from downtown.</p><h3>Can the Spurs Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>San Antonio is 20-60 this season and is currently in 15th place in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Spurs are 14-58 this season, and they have gone 36-36 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 12.5 points and have gone 2-2 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Thunder by a score of 127-89. They were 17-point underdogs in that game and are now 2-2 as the underdog.</p>

<p>This season, the Spurs have an O/U record of 40-39-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 230.7 points, and today's O/U line is 223.5.</p>

<p>In terms of ATS, the Spurs are 42-38 for the season. At home, they are 20-19 ATS, while going 22-19 ATS on the road.</p><p>Heading into their game against the Nuggets, the Spurs are 23rd in the league in scoring at 111.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA.</p>

<p>So far this season, San Antonio has outscored the league average in 43.8% of their games. They are 25th in field goal percentage at 46%, and they have made 12.6 three-pointers per game, which is 17th in the league.</p>

<p>On average, the Spurs are getting to the free-throw line 20 times per game, which is 27th in the NBA. In terms of pace, San Antonio is 2nd in the league at 101.3 possessions per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Spurs' defense is giving up an average of 118.9 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Spurs are causing 14.6 turnovers per game, ranking 28th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.4 blocked shots each game.</p>

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<p>Game six of this Eastern Conference first-round series between the Cavaliers and Magic is set for 7:00 PM ET from the Kia Center in Orlando. The Cavaliers lead the series 3-2 and are looking to close it out on Friday night. ESPN is carrying the game on TV, and the Magic are favored by four points at home. The over/under line is at 199 points, and the Magic are at -174 on the money line compared to the Cavaliers at +144.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +4</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, May 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-107 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with Paolo Banchero points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><p>Paolo Banchero had a huge game for the Magic in the most recent game of this series, scoring 39 points on 58.3% shooting and knocking down four threes. Banchero's big game was not enough to get Orlando the win, as the Cavaliers won 104-103. Cleveland was led by Donovan Mitchell's 28 points. The Cavaliers were 4.5-point favorites at home and just missed covering the spread. The over/under line for the game was 202.5 points, and the teams combined for 207.</p>

<p>Cleveland jumped out to a 33-23 lead after the first quarter, but the Magic responded with a 24-15 second quarter to take a 47-48 lead into halftime. The Cavs outscored the Magic 33-29 in the 4th to pull out the win. Cleveland's 43.2% shooting was below their season average, and they made 13 threes. On the other side, Orlando shot just 29% from three-point range.</p><h3>Can The Cavaliers Secure a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>The Cavaliers have an O/U record of 43-43-1 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 221.2 points per game. Today's O/U line of 199 is lower than all of their previous games this season.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Magic, the Cavaliers won 104-103. The O/U line for that game was 202.5 points. This improved their overall record to 48-34 for the season.</p>

<p>Cleveland's ATS record for the season is 40-45, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. As the underdog, they are 11-20 ATS on the road and 14-16 overall.</p>

<p>Looking at their vs. the spread record, the Cavaliers are 19-22 on the road and 21-23 at home. Currently, they are 6th in the Eastern Conference and have gone 31-21 against other teams in the East.</p>

<p>For the season, the Cavaliers have been the underdog in 31 of their 82 games. As the underdog, they are 11-20 straight-up and 14-16 ATS. On the road, they have an average scoring differential of -0.6 points per game.</p><p>This season, the Cavaliers are averaging 112.6 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, at 109.6 points per game, compared to 113.4 at home. Cleveland's field goal percentage of 47% is 13th best in the league, and they are also 13th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.6 points per game this season, which is the 5th best mark in the NBA. Over his last five games, he has hit 41.7% of his shots from the field and averaged 22.4 points. Caris LeVert is averaging 14 points per game for the season, and Evan Mobley is averaging 9.4 rebounds and 15.7 points.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the best units in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.7. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 101 points per contest.</p>

<p>One area where the Cavaliers have been particularly strong is in defending the paint. They are 4th in the league in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.5%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 11th in two-point shooting percentage allowed.</p>

<p>Overall, Cleveland is 6th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.4%. From beyond the arc, they are 10th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.</p><h3>Can Orlando Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Orlando is favored by 4 points today against the Cavaliers. This season, the Magic have been favored in 40 of their 82 games and have gone 31-9 in those games. As the favorite, they are 28-12 ATS, with an average scoring margin of +9.5 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Magic lost by a score of 104-103. Orlando was a 4.5-point underdog going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 202.5.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic have an O/U record of 40-47, with an average over/under line of 220.2. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 217.5 points, which is higher than today's line of 199.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. The Magic have gone 32-20 against other teams in the East and 15-15 against the West.</p>

<p>At home, the Magic are 31-12 this season and have won six straight games. Against the spread, they are 30-13 at home and 54-33 overall. On the road, their ATS record is 24-20 compared to 18-26 straight up.</p><p>Orlando comes into the game as one of the worst scoring teams in the league, averaging 110.5 points per game. They are also below average in terms of pace, at 96.6 possessions per game. Looking at their three-point shooting numbers, the Magic are last in the league in made threes per game, at 11 per contest. They are also near the bottom of the league in three-point attempts.</p>

<p>Paolo Banchero has been playing well of late for the Magic, averaging 24.8 points per game in his last five games. This has come while hitting 48.5% of his shots from the field. Over this stretch, he also hit 2.2 threes per game. Jalen Suggs is averaging 14.2 points per game over the team's last five games, but he shot just 24% from outside in those games. For the season, Banchero is averaging 1.5 made threes per game.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Orlando Magic have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 107.6. This has been a trend both at home and on the road, as they are giving up just 104.1 points per game in their own building.</p>

<p>One area where the Magic have been particularly stingy is from beyond the arc. On the year, they are 4th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.2%. Over their last five games, that number has dropped to just 27.9%.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 75.6% of games vs. the Magic. In terms of made threes, opponents have made fewer than their season average in 69.5% of games.</p>

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<p>Tip-off for this Eastern Conference first-round series between the Magic and Cavaliers is set for 1:00 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Cleveland is favored by three points at home and is -158 on the money line. Orlando is +132, and the over/under line is 194.5 points. This series is tied at three games apiece, and the winner of this game wins the series. You can catch the game on ABC.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -3</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 1:00 ET on Sunday, May 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-106 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><p>Orlando pulled off the upset in the most recent game of this Cavaliers vs. Magic series, winning by a score of 103-96. The Magic were 4.5-point favorites heading into the game, and they covered the spread by 7 points. The over/under line for the game was 200.5 points, and the Magic and Cavaliers came up just short of that mark with a combined 199 points.</p>

<p>Orlando's defense was able to hold the Cavaliers to just 18 points in the 4th quarter. Cleveland also struggled from beyond the arc, making just seven threes on 25% shooting. Donovan Mitchell had a big game for the Cavs, scoring 50 points, but it wasn't enough. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 53 points for the Magic.</p><h3>Will the Magic Win on the Road?</h3><p>Orlando is 18-29 as the underdog this season and has lost four straight games as the underdog. Today, they are getting three points against the Cavaliers. In games where they are the underdog, the Magic have a scoring differential of -3.8 points per game.</p>

<p>On the road, Orlando is 24-20 ATS and has an average scoring differential of -3.8 points per game. As the underdog, they are 26-21 ATS and have covered the spread in their last four games.</p>

<p>The Magic are 40-48 on the over/under this season, with an average over/under line of 220 points. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 217.3 points.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Magic defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 103-96. Orlando covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites and the game finished with an O/U line of 200.5.</p>

<p>Orlando's overall record this season is 47-35, which is good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 32-20 and 9-7 in the Southeast Division.</p><p>Orlando comes into the game as the league's top team in terms of free-throw attempts per game, at 25.2. However, they are near the bottom of the league in three-point shooting, averaging just 9.1 makes per game. Overall, they are 26th in scoring, at 110.5 points per contest.</p>

<p>Paolo Banchero has averaged 25.4 points per game in the Magic's last five games, hitting 47.1% of his shots from the field. Over this stretch, he also averaged 7.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. In these games, Franz Wagner has put up 21.6 points and 16 points per game on 50.9% shooting.</p><p>As a team, the Magic have been one of the best defensive units in the league this season, allowing just 107.5 points per game, which is the second-best mark in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 93.6 points per game, which is the third-best mark over that span.</p>

<p>One of the strengths of the Magic defense has been their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are allowing opponents to shoot just 35.1% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best mark in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even better in that area, holding opponents to just 27.6% shooting from three.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 76.8% of their games vs. the Magic this season. Also, teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 70.7% of their games vs. Orlando this season.</p><h3>Will Cleveland Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers have gone 40-16 as the favorite this season and are favored by 3 points today. As the favorite, they are 26-29 against the spread and have covered the spread in three straight games.</p>

<p>Cleveland's O/U record for the season is 43-44-1, and their games have averaged 221 points per game. Today's O/U line is 194.5, and 88 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Magic, the Cavaliers lost by a score of 103-96. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game and are 11-21 as the underdog this season. The combined scoring in that game was 199 points.</p>

<p>The Cavs are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-34. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place. At home, the Cavaliers are 29-15 compared to 22-22 on the road.</p>

<p>Cleveland's ATS record for the season is 40-46, including a 21-23 record at home and 19-23 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last four games.</p><p>Overall, the Cavaliers are 23rd in scoring, at 112.6 points per game. When playing at home, they have been slightly better, at 113.4 points per contest. Cleveland's three-point shooting percentage is 19th in the league, and they are 10th in made threes per game. For the season, the Cavaliers are 27th in both free throw attempts and makes.</p>

<p>Donovan Mitchell has averaged 26.4 points per game over his last five games. In these games, he hit 45.9% of his shots from the field. Darius Garland has hit 44% of his threes in his last five games and is averaging 15.6 points in that stretch. For the season, Evan Mobley is averaging 15.7 points and 9.4 rebounds.</p><p>So far this season, the Cavaliers have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 7th in points allowed per game at 109.6. They have been especially tough at home, where they are giving up just 109.2 points per game, which is 6th best in the league.</p>

<p>One area where the Cavaliers have excelled defensively is in their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, opponents are shooting just 36.6% from beyond the arc vs. Cleveland, which is 10th best in the NBA. In terms of three-pointers made per game allowed, they are also 10th best in the league at 12.4.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 8th in points allowed at 105. During that stretch, opponents have made just 33.3% of their three-point attempts vs. Cleveland.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 5/5/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Tennessee being favored by -11 at home against Georgia.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +11</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Georgia improved to 14-2 on the season with a 72-62 home win over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 
<p>After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Georgia's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Georgia's offense put up 72 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, hindered by a 17.6% performance from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 56.2% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 37 attempts for a 73% success rate. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jalon Moore led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Asa Newell and Dakota Leffew each added 15 points. Kobe Elvis and Duke Miles contributed 14 points apiece, with Elvis also leading the team with 5 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they hit 27, good for 73%. Georgia allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Volunteers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Tennessee improved to 15-1 on the season with a 74-70 road win over Texas on Saturday. The Volunteers were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Tennessee led 33-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 144, going over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Tennessee's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, and went 14 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 70%.</p> <p>Tre Johnson led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three. Zakai Zeigler contributed 8 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar hit 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, Tennessee gave up a 51% shooting rate, as the other team went 19 for 37 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 78%. Tennessee gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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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>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-121) will host the Pelicans (+102) in a non-conference matchup. Chicago is favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 239.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in 5th place in their respective divisions, with the Pelicans (8-32) in 15th place in the Western Conference and the Bulls (18-21) in 10th place in the East.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-134 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does New Orleans Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 8-32 on the season after a narrow 120-119 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +15 point underdogs, kept it close and covered the spread. The total score of 239 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.</p> <p>New Orleans started strong, leading 35-29 after the 1st quarter. However, Boston took control in the 2nd, outscoring the Pelicans 33-26. New Orleans battled back in the 4th, but their 31-30 edge wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 120-119 loss to the Celtics, the Pelicans hit 17 threes at a 45.9% clip. Trey Murphy III led the way with 30 points, connecting on 5 threes, while Dejounte Murray added 26 points, hitting 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Murray scored 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Murphy added 13 in the 3rd. Zion Williamson struggled from the field, shooting 33.3%, but contributed 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans gave up 120 points to the Celtics, who shot 43% from the field. New Orleans allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 33 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well defending the three, holding the Celtics to 13 made threes on 29% shooting. Boston also went 19/23 from the free-throw line. New Orleans recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Chicago’s record fell to 18-21 after a 124-119 home loss to the Kings on Sunday. The Bulls were +5 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push for spread bettors.</p> <p>Chicago led 63-61 at halftime but were outscored 36-32 in the 3rd quarter. The Bulls couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as Sacramento edged them 27-24. The game’s total of 243 points went over the pre-game line of 238.</p><p>Zach LaVine knocked down 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, finishing with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in the Bulls' 124-119 loss to the Kings. LaVine scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th. Lonzo Ball also hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep, and contributed 15 points, with 6 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>As a team, the Bulls connected on 18 threes, shooting 48.6% from beyond the arc and 46.2% overall. Nikola Vucevic added 18 points, scoring 7 in the 1st quarter and another 6 in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 124-119 loss to the Kings. Overall, they allowed Sacramento to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>Chicago did a decent job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 13 threes at a 33% rate. The Bulls sent Sacramento to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. Chicago also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Cowboys and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on MWN. Wyoming is favored by -2.5 in this Mountain West conference matchup the against Air Force. The over/under for the game is set at 129.5 points.</p><h3>WYOMING COWBOYS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Cowboys?</h3><h3>Wyoming Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Wyoming fell to 7-6 on the season after a 67-58 home loss to Boise State on Tuesday. The Cowboys entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Wyoming trailed 25-19 at halftime but picked up the pace in the 2nd half, scoring 39 points. However, they allowed 42 points to Boise State after the break, which proved too much to overcome.</p><p>Wyoming's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 35.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, with two-point shooting at 34.4% and three-point shooting at 36%.</p> <p>Alvaro Cardenas led the team with 19 points and 6 assists, while A.J. Wills contributed 17 points in just 14 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Tyson Degenhart added 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and from beyond the arc.</p><p>Wyoming's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a field goal percentage of 35% (20/57). They limited two-point shooting to 34% (11/32).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 36% (9/25). Wyoming sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 60% (9/15) of their free throws. Wyoming gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Air Force Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Air Force dropped to 3-10 on the season following a 77-58 loss to UNLV on Tuesday. The Falcons were +7.5 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 135, narrowly exceeding the O/U line of 132.5.</p> <p>Trailing 38-26 at halftime, Air Force couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39.</p><p>Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 35 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, and they connected on 60% of their free throws, going 12 for 20.</p> <p>Julian Rishwain led the Falcons with 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Ethan Taylor and Jaden Henley each added 14 points, with Taylor also grabbing 8 rebounds. Jeremiah Cherry was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his attempts.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing, the Air Force Falcons couldn't keep their opponent from scoring 77 points. They held the other team to just 33% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 57 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Falcons limited their opponent to 8 threes on 35 attempts, a 22% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 60%.</p>

Wyoming Cowboys vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Jayhawks and Cyclones face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cyclones are hosting the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144 points, with Iowa State being favored by -5.5 at home against Kansas.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jayhawks Win in Ames?</h3><p>Kansas improved to 12-3 on the season with a 54-40 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Jayhawks entered the game as +1 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Trailing 25-24 at halftime, Kansas clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 15 points while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 94 fell well below the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Kansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 35.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they hit only 2 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 9.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Kansas shot 46.8% on two-point attempts, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Hunter Dickinson contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Kansas held their opponent to just 40 points in their previous game. The Jayhawks' defense limited their opponent to 30% shooting overall, with a 40% mark on two-point attempts (15/37).</p> <p>Kansas was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 13% (3/22). The Jayhawks also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, allowing only 2 attempts, of which 1 was made.</p><h3>Can the Iowa State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 14-1 on the season with a narrow 85-84 win over Texas Tech on Saturday. The Cyclones, who were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, Iowa State turned things around in the second half, outscoring Texas Tech 40-34 to secure the win. The Cyclones’ ability to tighten up defensively and execute offensively in the second half was key to their victory.</p><p>Iowa State's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts (25/42) and connected on 35.3% from beyond the arc (6/17). At the free-throw line, the Cyclones shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Curtis Jones led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. Christian Anderson was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4, and finished with 18 points, as did JT Toppin and Chance McMillian. Toppin also grabbed 9 rebounds, while Darrion Williams added 15 points and 6 boards.</p><p>Iowa State's defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 41% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20 threes. Iowa State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 79% clip.</p>

Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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