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<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1044) will host the Toronto Raptors (+673) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points, while the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>New York (18-10) has won three straight games and is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Toronto (7-22) has lost seven in a row and is 14th in the East.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-135 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Toronto Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Despite being +9 point underdogs, Toronto kept it close at home, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 224 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>Toronto jumped out to a 25-13 lead with a 10-0 run and led 35-24 after the 1st quarter. However, Houston chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 27-22 and the 3rd quarter 33-26. The Rockets edged the Raptors 30-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>Ja'Kobe Walter led the Raptors with 27 points and 6 threes in their loss to the Rockets, hitting 54.5% from deep. He scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Chris Boucher and Ochai Agbaji each contributed 15 points, with Boucher scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Toronto made 17 threes, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. Gradey Dick added 14 points, scoring 5 in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle each finished with 11 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Raptors held the Rockets to 114 points, allowing 24 in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 33 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto limited Houston’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 threes on 25% shooting. The Raptors finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. New York, favored by 8 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 197 points fell well short of the 223.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Pelicans in the 1st quarter, the Knicks responded by outscoring New Orleans 33-26 in the 3rd and 26-18 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 39-point performance, including 16 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Knicks to a win over the Pelicans. He hit 7 threes at a 70% rate, finishing with a 68.4% overall shooting percentage.</p> <p>As a team, the Knicks made 15 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall FG% was 43.7%. Mikal Bridges added 18 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Pelicans to just 93 points. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up only 21 points. They allowed 26 points in the 3rd before finishing strong, holding New Orleans to 18 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Knicks held the Pelicans to 41% shooting, including 35% from beyond the arc, where New Orleans made 12 threes. The Pelicans also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Defensively, New York recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Predators. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Predators winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Hurricanes Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 21-11-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 6 goals matching the pre-game line.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory.</p><p>Carolina's offense took 45 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Washington. Dmitry Orlov found the net twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and also picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored once in the 1st period, added two more in the 2nd, and finished with an empty-net goal in the 3rd. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period but didn't allow another, leading to a 4-2 win over the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Predators Pull the Upset at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 10-17-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total went over the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>The Avalanche scored first, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators' goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two empty-net goals in the final 1:14. Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal of the season, while Gustav Nyquist added his 4th. Roman Josi netted his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos, who scored earlier in the second period, now has two goals this season.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They had 15 giveaways and saw five different players score in the game.</p><p>Nashville's defense will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Predators' defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Avalanche's goals came at 2:54 into the 2nd period and 17:43 into the 3rd.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cornhuskers and Rainbow Warriors face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 66-49 win over Murray State on Sunday, the Cornhuskers improved to 8-2 this season. Nebraska, favored by eight points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 34-14 at halftime, Nebraska’s defense was strong early. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 88.9%.</p> <p>Kylen Milton led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Connor Essegian added 15 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Morgan was dominant inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nebraska finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Nebraska's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Cornhuskers were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws (53%). Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 5-3 on the season with a 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Hawaii led 44-31 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 30. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Greene added 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and Jaehshon Thomas contributed 16 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Hawaii gave up 61 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rainbow Warriors couldn’t contain the attack, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the opponent to 5/15 shooting, a 33% clip. The Rainbow Warriors also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Hawaii allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-451) will travel to Orlando to take on the Magic (+350) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 214.5 points.</p>

<p>As of now, the Celtics are 9.5-point favorites and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-6. On the other side, the Magic are 4th in the East and have a record of 18-12.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-76 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Celtics?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 22-6 on the season with a dominant 123-98 win over the Bulls on Saturday. Boston, who were -12 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 221, well below the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie in the 1st quarter, Boston went on a 10-0 run, turning a 51-47 lead into 57-51. They outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum was the star of the Celtics' 123-98 win over the Bulls, hitting 9 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 43 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. He scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th.</p> <p>As a team, the Celtics shot 48% from the field, making 15 threes at 33.3%. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 19 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Bulls to just 98 points. Boston's defense improved as the game went on, giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and just 21 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Chicago to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics held the Bulls to 34% shooting, with Chicago making 14 threes. The Bulls also went 10/11 from the free-throw line. Boston controlled the boards, allowing 10 offensive rebounds while collecting 42 defensive boards. They also added 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 18-12 on the season with a 121-114 win over the Heat on Saturday. Orlando, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 235 points exceeded the pre-game line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Orlando’s comeback was remarkable, as they outscored Miami 37-8 in the 4th quarter. The Heat had gone on a 14-0 run earlier, but the Magic’s dominant final quarter sealed the win.</p><p>Cole Anthony's 35-point performance, including 14 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Magic to a win over the Heat. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 24 points, with 10 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Goga Bitadze was perfect from the field, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Magic shot 49.4% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, making 11 in total.</p><p>Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 40 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, the Magic tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 8 points to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 114 points on 48% shooting from the Heat.</p> <p>Orlando did well defending the three, holding Miami to 28% from deep with just 9 made threes. They also recorded 9 blocks and 5 steals, while giving up 33 free throws on 42 attempts.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 24-10-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.</p><p>The Jets' offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his 1st of the season.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Winnipeg got on the board with Namestnikov's goal at 7:37 in the first period. They added two more in the second and four in the third, including two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his 4th. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th of the season.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the 3rd period, but they settled in after that, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 21-11-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. As the underdogs on the puck line, Toronto failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals was well under the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Toronto's only goal came at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game at 1. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, a power-play goal. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander's goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs recorded 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Despite those setbacks, Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Jaguars and Lions game? Catch the action at The Field House in Commerce, TX, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. South Alabama comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 134.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Texas A&M Lions +8</p><p>This game will be played at The Field House at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will East Texas A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Jaguars Chances in Commerce</h3><h3>South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Alabama improved to 5-3 on the season with a 76-74 win over Jacksonville State on Sunday. The Jaguars, who were -4.5 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>South Alabama led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the win, the Jaguars will need to focus on tightening up their defense moving forward.</p><p>South Alabama put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 12 of 38 threes, shooting 31.6% from deep, and were 52% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.8%, going 14 for 18.</p> <p>Jao Ituka led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Michael Houge added 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. The Jaguars grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.</p><p>South Alabama's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with the other team hitting 13 of 25 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Alabama's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 12 of 38 attempts. At the free-throw line, the other team shot 77%, converting 14 of 18 free throws. South Alabama also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Lions Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>East Texas A&M's struggles continued with a 65-53 loss to Incarnate Word on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-9 for the season. The Lions were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After falling behind 39-25 at halftime, East Texas A&M showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cardinals 28-26. The game’s total points of 118 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, the East Texas A&M Lions managed just 53 points, shooting 38.6% from the field. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.7%.</p> <p>Davion Bailey led the way, scoring 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Lions had only 9 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, while shooting 70.4% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 27 attempts.</p><p>East Texas A&M Lions gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 19/35 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lions held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 for 71%.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs East Texas A&M Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (9-19) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (18-10) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are currently favored by 10 points and are 4th in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers are 13th in the West.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-134 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Make it Happen in Dallas?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers fell to 9-19 on the season after a 114-94 road loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Portland entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but couldn’t keep it close, losing by 20 points. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 225.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Portland trailed 60-44 at halftime after a rough 2nd quarter, where they were outscored 35-24. The Blazers couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 27 points in each of the final two quarters.</p><p>In their 114-94 loss to the Spurs, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range. They connected on 12 threes, with Shaedon Sharpe hitting 3 at a 50% rate, finishing with a team-high 25 points.</p> <p>Anfernee Simons also made 3 threes, shooting 27.3% from deep and contributing 18 points and 6 assists. Deandre Ayton added 14 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 35 points, but they held the Spurs to 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, Portland allowed 114 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Blazers did a solid job defending the three, holding the Spurs to just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Portland finished with 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Dallas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 113-97 win over the Clippers on Saturday. Playing at home, Dallas entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 210 points fell short of the 220.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored the Clippers 31-18, the Mavericks saw their lead shrink in the 3rd. However, they pulled away in the 4th, going on a 10-0 run to seal the game.</p><p>Quentin Grimes led the Mavericks with 20 points, including 14 in the 4th quarter, as they defeated the Clippers 113-97. Grimes shot 87.5% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 75% rate. Klay Thompson added 16 points, with 10 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 6 in the 4th.</p> <p>Dallas hit 14 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%. Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving each contributed 15 points, with Dinwiddie dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>The Mavericks put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 97 points. Dallas was particularly strong in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up only 18 points. Overall, they limited Los Angeles to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks were even better, allowing just 10 threes on 27% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Cougars. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Cougars +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 5:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ramblers Have What it Takes in Honolulu?</h3><p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-2 on the season following a narrow 72-71 road loss to Oakland on Sunday. The Ramblers entered the game as -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>Loyola Chicago trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Chicago put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.8% of their threes (7/22).</p> <p>Miles Rubin was a force inside, going 9/11 from the field and finishing with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Allen Mukeba and Malcolm Christie each added 20 points, with Christie hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.</p><p>Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ramblers allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Chicago’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponents to the line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 90%. Loyola Chicago allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Cougars Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston dropped to 7-3 on the season after a 74-65 loss to Oregon State on Sunday. The Cougars were +7 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 139 fell just short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Charleston trailed 35-26 at halftime but couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 39 points after the break.</p><p>Charleston managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (6/24). Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 17 of 25 free throws (68%).</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor led the Cougars with 16 points each, with Rataj adding 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, shooting 6/7 from the field for 14 points and contributing 4 assists.</p><p>Charleston’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range, where they allowed 15 made baskets on 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cougars limited their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%.</p>

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Anaheim as Away Dogs</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 13-15-4 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with 10:16 left in the third period. They added another goal with just four seconds remaining. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish were the goal scorers for Anaheim.</p><p>Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, but only managed to score twice. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, finding the net with just four seconds left in the game on a power play.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn's goal, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome each added to their assist totals, now at five and four, respectively. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks allowed the first three goals of the game, including two power-play goals, and one more late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 22-8-3 this season. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Brett Howden's goal at 2:15 in overtime sealed the victory.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the 7th time this year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl recorded his 8th assist, and Mark Stone added his 15th. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed Utah to tie it at 3-3 with 6:50 left in the third period. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Golden Knights' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. Oregon State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Beavers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-65 road win over Charleston on Sunday. The Beavers entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon State led 35-26 at halftime and matched Charleston's 39 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beavers were solid, making 23 of 29 attempts (79.3%). Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each contributed 16 points, with Rataj also grabbing 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points and adding 4 assists.</p><p>Oregon State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. The Beavers gave up 21 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Can Oakland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oakland improved to 3-7 on the season with a 72-71 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies were +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Oakland led 33-27 at halftime, but the Ramblers made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Oakland 44-39. The game’s total points of 143 went over the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting, while Allen Mukeba, Malcolm Christie, and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points. Christie and Edwards both hit 6 threes, with Edwards shooting 46.2% from deep. The Golden Grizzlies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense conceded 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%. Oakland allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Oregon State Beavers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road 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>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-463) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+353) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami is currently 6th in the East, while Brooklyn is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 213.5 points, and the Heat (-10) are favored by double-digits. The Nets are 11-17 on the season, while the Heat have lost three straight and are 13-13 overall.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -10</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-72 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Brooklyn Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-17 on the season after a 105-94 home loss to the Jazz on Saturday. Brooklyn, who were -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 199, well below the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started strong, leading 24-19 after the 1st quarter, but a 31-21 2nd quarter for Utah put the Nets behind. They trailed 75-63 going into the 4th, and despite outscoring the Jazz 31-30 in the final period, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 105-94 loss to the Jazz, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.5% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 18 points, 13 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Ben Simmons added 15 points and 10 assists, while Shake Milton chipped in 11 points. Simmons scored 6 points in the 1st quarter, and Milton contributed 5 points in the 2nd.</p><p>The Nets held the Jazz to 105 points but couldn't capitalize on their defensive effort in a 105-94 loss. Brooklyn's defense was strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they gave up 31 in the 2nd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Jazz shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, with Utah hitting 14 threes at a 34% clip. The Nets also limited the Jazz's trips to the free-throw line, where they went 9/17. Defensively, the Nets finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-13 after a 121-114 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Miami, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Miami appeared to be in control after a 14-0 run early on and led 106-84 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat managed just 8 points in the final period while allowing the Magic to score 37, leading to a stunning turnaround.</p><p>The Heat shot 48% from the field in their loss to the Magic, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% of their threes, with only 9 makes. Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier led Miami with 23 points each, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 assists.</p> <p>Herro scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Rozier added 12 in the 2nd. Adebayo was consistent throughout, scoring 8 points in the 1st and 7 more in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a consistent defensive effort through the first three quarters, allowing 28 points in each, the Heat gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 121-114 loss to the Magic. Miami allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Magic to just 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Miami finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals in the game.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Bears face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Baylor being favored by -25.5 over Norfolk State.</p><h3>NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Norfolk State Spartans +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Norfolk State at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Spartans Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Norfolk State fell to 4-4 on the season after an 80-67 home loss to Hofstra on Monday. The Spartans, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Norfolk State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game reached 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 133.</p><p>Norfolk State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 26 attempts for a 92.3% mark.</p> <p>Cruz Davis and KiJan Robinson each scored 20 points, with Davis hitting 5 of 6 threes and Robinson making 4 of 9 from deep. Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jalen Myers contributed 17 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite Norfolk State holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. The Spartans limited their opponent to 41% shooting on two-point attempts, with 14 makes on 34 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Norfolk State's defense allowed 5 three-pointers on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 for 92%. Norfolk State gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Baylor?</h3><p>Baylor improved to 6-3 on the season with an 88-57 win over Abilene Christian on Monday. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -24.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 46-22 at halftime. They added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 points to the Wildcats.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, with strong performances both inside and out. They hit 65.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 44.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-18 from three-point range.</p> <p>Jayden Nunn led the way with 18 points, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Norchad Omier was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds in just 16 minutes of action.</p><p>Even with Baylor's defense allowing 57 points, they struggled to stop the Bears, who shot 59% from the field. Baylor was particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (27/41).</p> <p>The Bears also shot well from beyond the arc, making 8 of 18 threes for 44%. From the free-throw line, Baylor went 10/16, shooting 62%. They gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Norfolk State Spartans vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

<p>Betting on today's Canadiens and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Blue Jackets being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Montreal Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 14-16-3. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal at 19:15 to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held in check during their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist. Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 20. They were shut out in the first two periods before Dvorak's goal at 14:28 in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming late in the 1st and 2nd periods. The Canadiens pulled within one in the 3rd, but they gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Does Columbus Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-16-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, as underdogs, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. They managed to score twice in the second, but the Capitals added two more goals to seal the win.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only came away with two goals. Damon Severson netted his 4th of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd period.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and 3 assists in the game. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the year on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese earned his 2nd assist. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist on Severson’s goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. They allowed another in the 2nd and one more late in the 3rd, leading to a 7-2 loss. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Huskies. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Washington is favored by -11 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Seattle at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Seattle Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seattle’s season continued to struggle after a 79-68 loss to UIC on Friday, December 20th. The Redhawks, now 2-8, were favored by 6.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seattle trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Seattle's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 21 attempts. The Redhawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.</p> <p>Brayden Maldonado led the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range and shooting 72.7% overall. Ahmad Henderson II added 14 points and 9 assists, while Filip Skobalj contributed 11 points, knocking down 3-of-5 threes.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 66% success rate. Seattle allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies improved to 7-3 on the season with an 89-73 win over Washington State on Wednesday. Washington, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Washington led 35-31 at halftime and broke the game open by scoring 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Washington's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%, and they connected on 65.4% of their free throws, going 17 for 26.</p> <p>DJ Davis and Nate Calmese each scored 21 points, with Davis hitting 3 of 7 threes and adding 4 assists. Mekhi Mason also hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Tyler Harris made 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Great Osobor contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect from the floor, going 4 for 4.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington allowed the opposing team to shoot 47%, with 10 threes made on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Longhorns. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Texas as the -34.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +34.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +34.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Privateers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Privateers dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 104-57 loss to the Hawkeyes on Sunday. New Orleans went into the game as +30.5 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 161, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>New Orleans trailed 57-29 at halftime and managed only 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47 more to Iowa.</p><p>New Orleans struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they hit only 16.7% of their threes, going 4-for-24 from deep.</p> <p>James White led the way with 24 points, shooting 55% overall, while Owen Freeman added 22 points, hitting 83.3% of his shots. The Privateers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 104 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 62% from the field. The Privateers couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents going 28/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Orleans gave up 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws. The Privateers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Longhorns Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Sunday, December 15th, the Longhorns improved to 9-2 with a dominant 121-57 win over UAPB. Playing at home, Texas entered the game as heavy -37.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>Texas jumped out to a 66-26 lead at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UAPB 55-31. The game’s total points reached 178, surpassing the 160-point O/U line.</p><p>Texas put up 121 points in their last game, shooting 62.9% from the field and hitting 56.7% from three-point range, making 17 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.3%, and they also shot 80% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>The Longhorns dished out 28 assists, with Julian Larry contributing 13 of them, while also scoring 11 points. Nic Codie led the team with 20 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 8/10 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Texas’ defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. However, they allowed a 62% shooting performance, with 44 made field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>Texas gave up 17 threes, with their opponent shooting 56% from deep. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws at an 80% clip.</p>

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