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<p>The Browns and Steelers will face off on Thursday, November 21st at 8:15 ET. This week 12 AFC North matchup is being played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland and is being televised by AMZN. The Browns are the underdog at +163 on the money line, while the Steelers are favored at -193. Pittsburgh is favored by -3.5 on the road, and the over/under line is set at 36.5 points.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Huntington Bank Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 22 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Steelers Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With their win over the Ravens in week 11, the Steelers extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 8-2, putting them atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh has a +7.1 scoring margin this season and is 8-2 against the spread, including a 4-0 record as underdogs. They covered the spread against Baltimore, winning 18-16 as 3.5-point underdogs.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Steelers have a 66.6% chance of winning the division and a 97.3% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 10th in our NFL power rankings. Their O/U record stands at 5-5, with their games averaging 39.5 points compared to an average line of 40.8.</p><p>Russell Wilson's passer rating has dropped in each of the last three games, going from 114 in week 9 to 93 in week 10, and then to 67 in week 11 against the Ravens, where he threw for 205 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. George Pickens led the team with 8 catches for 89 yards in week 11, while Najee Harris rushed for 63 yards on 18 carries. Pittsburgh struggled on 3rd down, converting just 4 of 16 attempts, and failed to score on any of their 4 red zone trips.</p> <p>Heading into week 12, the Steelers rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the NFL in points per game (23.3) and 19th in yards per game (324). Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, while ranking 25th in passing attempts and 26th in passing yards per game.</p><p>In their 18-16 win over the Ravens, the Steelers' defense allowed just 16 completions for 205 yards through the air. Baltimore finished with a completion percentage of 48.5%. Pittsburgh's run defense gave up 124 yards on just 19 attempts, with the Ravens averaging 6.5 yards per attempt.<p></p>The Steelers picked off one pass, held the Ravens to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down, and recorded two sacks. However, they did lose the tackles for loss battle, with a differential of -4.</p><h3>Are The Browns Going Win In At Upset At Huntington Bank Field</h3><p>With a 2-8 record, the Browns currently rank 21st in our NFL power rankings and have just a 0.7% chance of making the playoffs. Cleveland has lost two straight games, including a 35-14 defeat to the Saints in week 11. The Browns were 1-point favorites in that matchup but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 1-4 at home and 1-4 on the road.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Browns are 3-7 this season, with an average scoring margin of -8.6 points per game. They are 0-4 ATS as favorites and 3-3 as underdogs. Their O/U record stands at 4-6, with their games averaging 41 points compared to an average line of 41.6.</p><p>Heading into week 12, the Browns rank 31st in our offensive power rankings, averaging 16.2 points per game, which is 29th in the NFL. They’ve struggled on third down, converting just 28.2% of the time, and rank 27th in yards per game with 291.3. Despite being 19th in passing yards per game (202.8), Cleveland ranks 2nd in pass attempts, averaging 38.6 per game. On the ground, they are 29th in rushing, with 88.5 yards per game.</p> <p>Jameis Winston threw for 395 yards (30/46) and 2 touchdowns in week 11, with Jerry Jeudy catching 6 passes for 142 yards. Nick Chubb had 50 yards on 11 carries. Before Jeudy’s performance, Cedric Tillman led the team in receiving in weeks 9 and 10. Cleveland scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter against the Saints but was shut out in the 2nd and 4th quarters.</p><p>In their 35-14 loss to the Saints, the Browns allowed 214 rushing yards on just 28 attempts, giving up a whopping 7.6 yards per attempt. The Browns' defense struggled to stop the run and allowed New Orleans to finish with 473 total yards. In the passing game, the Browns gave up 259 yards, with the Saints averaging 8.9 yards per attempt. Cleveland allowed two passing touchdowns and only managed one sack in the game. Opposing quarterbacks completed 75.9% of their passes against the Browns, and the Saints converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p>

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<p>Boise State is the heavy favorite in this week ten college football matchup against San Diego State, with the point spread set at -23.5. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET on Friday, November 1st, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, and will be broadcast on FS1. The Broncos come in with a 6-1 record, while the Aztecs are 3-4 on the season. The over/under line is currently 56.5 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boise State Broncos -23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Albertsons Stadium at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOISE STATE BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Boise State Broncos winning this one by a score of 43 to 15</li><li>Not only do we have the Boise State Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -23.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The San Diego State Aztecs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>San Diego State enters Week 10 with a 3-4 record, facing Boise State on the road. They rank 109th in our power rankings and have a 33.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, the Aztecs are 1-2 at home and 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Aztecs have been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -1.3 points per game, and they are 4-2 against the spread, with a 2-1 ATS record both at home and on the road.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 56.5, higher than any of their previous games. San Diego State’s average over/under line has been 49.4 points, and their over/under record is 2-4, with games averaging 45.9 points.</p><p>Heading into week 10, San Diego State's offense ranks 122nd in our college football power rankings. They are averaging 22.3 points per game, placing them 76th nationally. On third downs, they have converted just 33.7% of their attempts, ranking 102nd. Their rushing game has been limited to 127 yards per game.</p> <p>Quarterback Danny O'Neil has thrown for 1,240 yards, completing 62.6% of his passes. He has six touchdowns and two interceptions, with a passer rating of 90. Leading the rushing attack, Marquez Cooper has 748 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Louis Brown IV leads the receivers with 379 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>San Diego State's defense has allowed an average of 23.6 points per game this season, ranking them 34th nationally. In their recent game against Washington State, they gave up 29 points, allowing 375 total yards, including 257 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 216.6 passing yards per game against San Diego State, completing 61.6% of their passes. The Aztecs have faced the 108th most rushing yards in the country, allowing 164 yards per game on 39.6 attempts per contest.</p><h3>Are The Boise State Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Boise State enters Week 10 against San Diego State with a 6-1 record and is ranked 20th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 71.1% chance of winning the Mountain West. Nationally, they have the 9th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 60.4%.</p> <p></p><p>The Broncos are 5-0 as favorites this season and have a +18.4 average scoring margin. Their ATS record stands at 4-1-1, and they are 2-0 against the spread at home.</p> <p></p><p>Boise State’s games have averaged 70.1 points, with an average over/under line of 62.5 points. This week’s line is set at 56.5 points, lower than any of their previous games.</p><p>Boise State’s offense has been dominant this season, ranking 3rd in points per game with 44.3, and they are 7th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 277.6 yards per game, which ranks 4th nationally. Ashton Jeanty has been outstanding, rushing for 1,376 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 8 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Maddux Madsen has thrown for 1,482 yards, with 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 104. Boise State is converting 48.9% of their third downs, ranking 10th in the country. Cameron Camper leads the receiving corps with 477 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Boise State's defense has allowed 25.9 points per game this season, including 24 points in their recent win against UNLV. They gave up 368 total yards, with 189 rushing yards on 35 attempts and 179 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 262.4 passing yards per game against Boise State, ranking them 142nd nationally. The defense has allowed a 65.1% completion rate and a passer rating of 103.7. On the ground, they’ve given up 117.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 37th in the country.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 11/1/24

<p>There is one MLB game on the schedule for Sunday, and it features the Nationals and Braves. This NL East matchup is set to get started at 12:05 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves are 70-59 overall and they are on a three-game winning streak, while the Nationals are 58-72 and they have lost two straight. Reynaldo Lopez is starting for the Nationals, and he will be facing off against DJ Herz for the Braves.</p>

<p>There does appear to be a chance of rain in Atlanta on Sunday, with the forecasted temperature being 70 degrees. The over/under line for this game is currently at 8 runs, and the Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -189. The Nationals are +159 on the money line.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 12:05 ET on Sunday, August 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Braves vs Nationals series came right down to the end, as the Nationals rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 4-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -174 on the money line.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton got the start for the Braves, going just 5 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out six. Aaron Bummer got the win out of the bullpen, and Pierce Johnson got the save. Jake Irvin only went 5 1/3 innings for the Nationals, giving up two earned runs on five hits.</p>

<p>Ramón Laureano and Orlando Arcia each homered for the Braves, while Whit Merrifield scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/2. Gio Urshela also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington is 4th in the NL East, and they trail the Phillies by 17.5 games for the division lead. Overall, the Nationals are 58-72 as they play game three of their series vs. the Braves. The Nationals have lost two straight games, and they are 3-7 across their last ten.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 30-33 this season, and they are 28-39 on the road. As the underdog, the Nationals are 46-61 this year, and they are 12-11 when favored. Washington's overall series record is 16-21-3, and they are losing this series vs. the Braves 0-2.</p><p>Washington has been a strong run-line bet this season, going 73-57 overall. They are 34-29 at home and 39-28 on the road. They are 11-12 vs. the run line as favorites and 62-45 as underdogs. Their average run margin in games they've won is +3.4, while it's -3.6 in games they've lost.</p><p>The Nationals have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 64-61, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone 8-8-1. Overall, 67.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs per game. They have hit the under in their last two games.</p><p>Washington is sending DJ Herz to the mound today vs. the Braves, and he comes in with a record of 2-6 and an ERA of 4.15. Herz has made 13 starts this year and has only turned in two quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Herz took the loss vs. the Rockies, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Opponents are batting .239 this year vs. Herz, and his WHIP is currently 1.32. Per nine innings, he is averaging 11.13 strikeouts and 3.12 walks.</p><p>Washington's offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Nationals are batting .245, which is 11th best in the league, and are also one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts. So far, they have been below average in terms of home runs and isolated power.</p>

<p>Luis Garcia Jr. is leading the Nationals in RBIs this season and is also 2nd on the team with 15 homers. CJ Abrams has 18 homers this season, but is just 11th on the team in batting average. Over his last six games, Jose Tena is hitting .391 with a home run and three RBIs. Alex Call has also homered twice in his last six games while batting .250.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 70-59, the Braves are five games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves have taken the first two games of their series vs. the Nationals. In the NL East, they lead the Mets by 7.5 games.</p>

<p>Atlanta has an overall division record of 22-17 this season. The Braves have been good at home, going 36-27, and they are just above .500 on the road at 34-32. As the favorite, the Braves are 60-46 this season and 10-13 as the underdog. Atlanta has won three straight at home, and their overall series record is 22-14-5. They have won three straight series overall and have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>The Braves have a run line record of 59-70 this season, including a 26-37 mark at home. Their average run margin for the season is +0.4, but they have been outscored by an average of 0.0 runs per game at home. As the favorite, they are just 46-60 on the run line, while they are 13-10 as the underdog.</p><p>The Braves have played to the over in 77 of their 124 games this season, but have gone under in six straight games. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season, and today's over/under line is set at 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Reynaldo López gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Nationals at home. So far, he has made 20 starts and has a record of 7-4 with an ERA of 2.05. López has made 10 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.19 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going five innings and giving up one earned run on 10 hits. Before that, he had lost two straight starts. The most runs he has given up in a start this year is four.</p>
<p>Marcell Ozuna has been on a tear of late, going 14/33 in his last nine games, with two homers and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .307 with 37 homers and 94 RBIs, all of which are team highs. Ozuna also comes into the game on a nine-game hitting streak. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team in RBIs, but he is batting just .225 this season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 3rd in homers and averaging 4.3 runs per game. Their team batting average of .242 is 13th in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in isolated power. Overall, they are a below-average offensive team in terms of scoring runs.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 8/25/24

<p>ESPN will be covering the matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Toledo Rockets as they face off on Thursday, December 26th, at 2:00 ET. The game is being played at Ford Field in Detroit, and Pittsburgh comes in as the -9.5-point favorite in this neutral-site matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 51.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 7-5 record this season.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 2:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning this one by a score of 34 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Pittsburgh Panthers Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Pittsburgh heads into their Week 1 matchup against Toledo with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 4-2 at home and 2-3 on the road this season. The Panthers have been favored in five of their 12 games, going 4-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Pittsburgh’s ATS record stands at 6-5, with a 4-2 mark at home and 2-3 on the road. They’ve covered the spread in three of five games as the favorite and are 3-3 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The Panthers’ over/under record is 4-7, with their games averaging 58.6 points. This week’s line is set at 51.5, and their average over/under line this season has been 57.8 points.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 13th in passing attempts per game. They are 19th in passing yards, averaging 277.8 yards per game, and 16th in completions. Overall, they are 33rd in scoring, with 31.8 points per game, and we have them ranked 67th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11.</p> <p>Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,228 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, but he also has seven interceptions. His passer rating is 95. Konata Mumpfield leads the receiving corps with 813 yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Pittsburgh is averaging 129.1 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed an average of 26.8 points per game this season, including 34 points in their recent loss to Boston College. They gave up 387 total yards, with 253 passing yards and two passing touchdowns allowed.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 258.2 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh, completing 61.1% of their throws. On the ground, the Panthers have allowed just 118.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 35th nationally.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Toledo Rockets Upset The Pittsburgh Panthers?</h3><p>Toledo enters Week 13 with a 7-5 record, going 3-2 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in eight of their 12 games, holding a 4-4 record as the favorite. At home, they are 3-2 when favored, while on the road, they’ve gone 1-2 in games where they were expected to win.</p> <p></p><p>The Rockets have a +5.3 average scoring margin this season, but their ATS record stands at 4-6. As the favorite, they are 2-6 against the spread, while they’ve covered both games as the underdog. On the road, Toledo is 0-3 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 when playing as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 51.5 points. Toledo’s games have an average line of 50 points, and their over/under record is 6-4, with an average total of 48 points per game.</p><p>Toledo’s offense has been centered around their passing game, ranking 34th in passing attempts and completions, with 246.2 yards per game. They are 55th in scoring, averaging 26.7 points per game, and we have them ranked 105th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p> <p>Quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 2,457 yards with 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 97. Jerjuan Newton leads the receiving corps with 949 yards and 11 touchdowns on 64 receptions. The Rockets have struggled on the ground, averaging 121.6 rushing yards per game.</p><p>Toledo's defense is ranked 24th nationally, allowing 21.3 points per game. In their recent game against Akron, they gave up 21 points, including 328 total yards, with 107 rushing yards on 34 attempts and 221 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 139.9 rushing yards per game on 37.8 attempts against Toledo. Through the air, quarterbacks have posted a 79.7 passer rating, completing 58.5% of their passes for an average of 213.8 yards per game.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Texans and Wolverines game? Catch the action at UCCU Center in Orem, UT, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 136 points, and Utah Valley is favored by -3.5 vs. Tarleton State in a Western Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at UCCU Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-62 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Utah Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tarleton State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Tarleton State has a better record at home this season, going 7-2 compared to 4-5 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.8, while it is -8.4 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Texans are 5-5, and they are coming off a win over Stephen F. Austin. For the season, they have gone 15-7, including a 7-3 record in Western Athletic Conference games.</p><p>As the underdog, Tarleton State has gone 4-4 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-4, including a 2-1 mark in their last three road games. Overall, the Texans are 10-8 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 136 for the Tarleton State game against Utah Valley is very close to the average over/under line in their games this season (137.4). So far, their over/under record is 10-8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and their over/under record is 2-1 in that span. On the season, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 136.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Texans' offense tallied 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71.5 points per game. Leading Tarleton State in scoring vs. Stephen F. Austin was Lue Williams with his 27 points. Devon Barnes also added 20 points for the Texans.</p><p>At this time, the Texans' defense is positioned 58th in the country, permitting 66.9 points per game. Tarleton State's three-point defense is currently 70th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.6% of their shots vs. Tarleton State.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Wolverines Chances at Home</h3><p>Utah Valley will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host Tarleton State as 3.5-point favorites. The Wolverines have struggled on the road this season, going just 2-10, but they have been solid at home, posting a 5-3 record.</p>

<p>Overall, Utah Valley is 9-13, including a 4-7 mark in Western Athletic Conference games. They are coming off an 86-67 loss to Grand Canyon and have gone 3-2 in their last five home games.</p><p>Utah Valley has an ATS record of 11-8-1 this season and they are 5-3 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wolverines are 8-2 ATS.</p><p>Utah Valley's over/under record this season sits at 10-10 and the average over/under line in their games is 139.7. So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 136. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 141 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Wolverines' offense finished with 67 points, which is right in line with their current average of 68.7 points per contest. Offensively, the Wolverines have a season long field goal percentage of 42%, which is 329th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 401st in percentage and 355th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Wolverines' defense is nationally ranked 131st, allowing 70.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Grand Canyon, the Antelopes finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 86 points vs. Utah Valley.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (-269) will take on the Magic (+222) in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is currently favored by 7 points and has won five straight games. The over/under line is set at 212 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Knicks (20-10) are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic (19-13) are 4th. You can watch this game on MSG.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -7</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-77 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 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 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knicks Pull Off a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 20-10 on the season with a 117-114 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. New York was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three. The total points for the game were 231, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 222.5.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Spurs put them ahead 42-34, New York responded by outscoring San Antonio 37-25 in the 3rd quarter. The Knicks entered the 4th quarter with an 88-83 lead but were outscored 31-29 in the final period.</p><p>Mikal Bridges led the Knicks to a 117-114 win over the Spurs, scoring 41 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Overall, he shot 68% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points, and Jalen Brunson contributed 20 despite shooting just 30.4%.</p> <p>Bridges was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Towns and Brunson each added 11 in the 3rd. The Knicks hit 13 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45% overall.</p><p>Despite giving up 114 points, the Knicks managed to come out with a win against the Spurs. They allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters but held San Antonio to 25 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>New York's defense allowed the Spurs to shoot 50% from the field, including 42% from three, where San Antonio hit 16 threes. The Knicks sent the Spurs to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. New York also recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Magic fell to 19-13 on the season after a narrow 89-88 loss to the Heat on Thursday. Orlando, who were -1 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 177 points was well below the O/U line of 208.5.</p> <p>Orlando jumped out to a 16-0 lead and led 71-61 going into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat stormed back, outscoring the Magic 28-17 in the final period to steal the win.</p><p>Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 29 points in their 89-88 loss to the Heat, shooting 47.6% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 18.2%. Tristan da Silva added 18 points, shooting 58.3%, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 11 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots.</p> <p>Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 threes at 17.2%, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.2%. Suggs scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, adding 6 in both the 2nd and 3rd, and finishing with 5 in the 4th.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Magic couldn’t pull off the win, despite holding the Heat to just 89 points. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 19 in the 2nd, and 20 in the 3rd, but a 28-point 4th quarter from Miami sealed the game. The Magic held the Heat to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>Orlando struggled to defend the three, allowing Miami to hit 15 threes at a 50% clip. The Heat also went 12/14 from the free-throw line. The Magic finished with 33 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 12 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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