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<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Demons and Huskies face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Huskies are hosting the game at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have the Huskies as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139 points.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gampel Pavilion at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the DePaul Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>DePaul's record improved to 3-9 after defeating Chicago State 70-58. In their last five road games, counting last year, DePaul has gone 1-4. Regarding their ATS record, DePaul has been performing below average at 3-8-1. Specifically, when playing away games, the Blue Demons have yet to cover the spread, sitting at 0-3, while at home, they are 3-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, DePaul's games have averaged 142.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 144.2 points. The Blue Demons' last five games have finished with a combined 131 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their recent game, the Blue Demons' offense concluded with 70 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 66.9 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Blue Demons have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 256th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 113rd in terms of percentage and 247th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Blue Demons' defense is presently ranked 224th nationally, allowing an average of 75.4 points per contest. Against Chicago State in their most recent game, the DePaul defense gave up a total of 58 points while allowing Chicago State to hit 56% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Connecticut Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Connecticut will be playing their 14th game of the season when they take on DePaul. So far, they have a record of 11-2. When playing away from home, the Huskies have gone 2-2, while they are undefeated at home with a record of 9-0. Connecticut has a winning ATS record, sitting above .500 at 7-6. Over their last five games, they are 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Connecticut's games have, on average, featured 147.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 6-7-0. Their average over/under line is currently 147 points so far. The Huskies have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 135 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 83 points per game, Connecticut struggled in their previous game. Against St. John's, the Huskies scored 69 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.9%. The team's top scorer is Tristen Newton, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.2, while Cam Spencer also carries a PPG average of 14.8 into the game.</p><p>Connecticut's defense has been playing well, ranking 39th nationally, with 64.2 points allowed per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Connecticut's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.0% this season.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-238) will host the Pelicans (+192) in a non-conference matchup. The Pacers are favored by 6 points, and the over/under line is set at 239.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-26. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are 5th in the West at 35-24.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-111 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pelicans Grab a Win in Indianapolis?</h3><p>Today, the Pelicans will look to extend their road winning streak to four games as they take on the Pacers. As the underdog, they are getting 6 points on the spread.</p>

<p>New Orleans' O/U record for the season is 27-32, and the under has hit in three straight games. So far, 55 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today's (239.5).</p>

<p>The Pelicans are 32-27 ATS this season, including a 16-14 record on the road. As the underdog, they have covered the spread in three straight games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pelicans beat the Knicks by a score of 115-92. The O/U line for that game was 214 points. New Orleans covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>With a record of 35-24, the Pelicans are currently 5th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-18 and 11-6 against the East.</p>

<p>On the season, the Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 115.4 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 19th in the league at 98 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, New Orleans has outscored the NBA scoring average in 50.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%.</p><p>On defense, the Pelicans come into the game ranked 8th in the league in points allowed at 111.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 104 points per contest (9th). New Orleans' defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 20th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.9 rejections per game.</p><h3>Do the Pacers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>In Pacers games this season, the average over/under line has been 243.7, which is higher than today's line of 239.5. Indiana has a record of 33-26 on the season and is 8th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>Indiana has gone 31-26 against the spread this season, including a 16-14 record at home and 15-12 on the road. The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.</p>

<p>This season, Indiana has been favored in 28 of their 59 games and has a record of 17-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 13-15 ATS with an average scoring margin of +6.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Indiana's last game was a 130-122 loss to the Raptors. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and the teams combined for 252 points. Indiana was favored by 5.5 points in that game.</p>

<p>The Pacers have a 33-26 O/U record for the season, and their games have averaged 246 points per game. Today's O/U line is 239.5.</p><p>At home, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 126.4 points per game. Overall, they are 1st in the NBA at 123.9 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.2% of their games this season.</p>

<p>Indiana is also the top team in the league in field goal percentage, shooting 50% from the field. They are 2nd in true shooting percentage and 2nd in pace.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 6th in the league at 38%. They are 7th in three-pointers made per game but have attempted the 12th most threes overall.</p><p>At present, the Pacers' defense is ranked 28th, allowing 122.1 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 12.9 turnovers per game, ranking 18th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 9th in rejections, averaging 5.7 blocked shots each game.</p>

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