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<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Green Wave game? Catch the action at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA, as the Green Wave hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. In this American Athletic matchup, Florida Atlantic is favored bt -1.5 vs. Tulane. The over/under for the game is 153 points.</p><h3>FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulane Green Wave +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Green Wave.</li><li>Not only will Tulane pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Owls Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Florida Atlantic fell to 8-8 on the season after losing 81-76 to UAB on Sunday. The Owls, who were favored by 3 points at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>FAU trailed 40-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 41 points. The game’s total points of 157 fell short of the 162.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Florida Atlantic put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg was a standout, scoring 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists. The Owls also pulled down 21 offensive rebounds and recorded 16 assists as a team.</p><p>Florida Atlantic's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 50 shooting for 42%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Owls' defense conceded 8 of 22 shots, a 36% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 66%. Florida Atlantic allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Green Wave Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Tulane moved to 7-8 on the season with a 73-70 win over South Florida on Saturday. The Green Wave, who were -3.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 143 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Tulane trailed 37-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulls 39-33 to secure the win.</p><p>Tulane's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. They connected on 46.7% of their three-point attempts, going 14-for-30 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Asher Woods added 15 points, hitting 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, making all 4 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>Even with Tulane's defense allowing 14 threes, they held their opponent to 70 points on 41% shooting. The Green Wave limited damage inside, with their opponent hitting just 37% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Tulane sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Green Wave also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Gaels and Pilots are set to face off at 8:30 ET on WCC. The Pilots will host the game at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. Saint Mary's is favored by -18 in this West Coast conference contest against Portland. The game's over/under currently sits at 139.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT MARY'S GAELS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Pilots +18</p><p>This game will be played at Chiles Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pilots.</li><li>Not only will Portland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +18.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Mary's Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Through 25 games, Saint Mary's has been the favorite in 21 matchups, and they have gone 15-6 in those games. They come into this game against Portland with a record of 19-6, including a perfect 10-0 mark in West Coast Conference play. Their current win streak sits at 11 games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Gaels have been even better than at home, going 8-0 compared to 10-6 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +13.0, and they have won their last eight games away from home.</p><p>Against the spread, Saint Mary's has a .500 record this season at 12-12. On the road, they have gone 5-3 vs. the spread. Over their last three road games, the Gaels are 3-0 ATS and they have gone 4-1 ATS in their last five road contests. As the favorite, Saint Mary's has gone 9-12 vs. the spread this season.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Saint Mary's games is 12-12 and today's line of 139.5 is higher than the average over/under line of 132.5. So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.</p><p>Saint Mary's is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 84 points versus Pacific. This output is higher than their season-average of 73 points per game. Aidan Mahaney is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.8. Meanwhile, Augustas Marciulionis also brings a PPG average of 11.8 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Gaels' defense is ranked 3rd in the country at 57.9 points per contest. Against Pacific in their most recent game, the Saint Mary's defense gave up a total of 43 points while allowing Pacific to hit 33% of their shots.</p><h3>No Pressure for Portland as Home Dogs</h3><p>Portland has not been a good team this season and they have been especially bad on the road where they have gone just 2-11 with an average scoring margin of -17.9 points per game. At home, they are 5-6 with an average scoring margin of -2.4 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Pilots have gone just 2-14 this season and they come into this game with an overall record of 9-16. In their last game, they lost to Gonzaga by a score of 96-64.</p><p>As the underdog, Portland has gone 5-11 vs. the spread this season and just 3-7 in their last 10 games as the underdog. However, their home ATS record is 7-4 this year and 5-4 in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Portland's over/under record for the season sits at 11-13 and the average over/under line in their games is 150.8. So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 139.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points and their OU record in that span is 1-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Portland offense ended with 64 points against Gonzaga. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35.9% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Pilots was Juan Sebastian Gorosito with 13 points, while Bol Dengdit also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, Portland will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 80.8 points per game (319th). So far, the Portland defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.6 times per game (627th).</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-133) will host the Hawks (+112) at the United Center. The Bulls are favored by 2 points and have lost two straight games. The Hawks are 9th in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls are 10th.</p>

<p>Chicago is 18-22 and 5th in the Central Division, while Atlanta is 20-19 and 3rd in the Southeast. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 244.5 points. You can watch this game on CHSN.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -2</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-135 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Atlanta Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Hawks moved above .500 for the season with a 122-117 win over the Suns on Tuesday, improving to 20-19. Atlanta, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 239 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 238.</p> <p>Atlanta’s win came despite a 10-0 run by Phoenix, which stretched the Suns’ lead from 69-64 to 79-64. The Hawks responded by outscoring the Suns 25-8 to close the gap and entered the 4th quarter leading 89-87. They edged out the Suns 33-30 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Trae Young led the Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Suns, hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip and finishing with 43 points, including 13 in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Atlanta connected on 17 threes, shooting 41.5% from deep.</p> <p>Onyeka Okongwu contributed 22 points and 21 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Garrison Mathews added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%.</p><p>Despite giving up 117 points, the Hawks' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Their best quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed just 25 points. Overall, Atlanta gave up 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Suns shot 51% from the field, including 37% from three, where they hit 13 threes. Phoenix also went 18/27 from the free-throw line. The Hawks gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Chicago Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 18-22 on the season after a 119-113 home loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday. Chicago, favored by 1.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 232 points fell short of the 243.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago led 59-53 at halftime, but New Orleans went on an 11-0 run to break the game open. The Bulls couldn’t recover, as the Pelicans outscored them 33-27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 25 points and 7 rebounds in their loss to the Pelicans, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each added 22 points, with Vucevic shooting 62.5% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Bulls made 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from deep and 44.1% overall. LaVine scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Bulls couldn’t contain the Pelicans in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 33 points in each and ultimately allowing 119 points in the loss. Chicago did manage to hold New Orleans to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls limited the Pelicans to just 14 made threes on 28% shooting. Chicago also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>The 76ers will look to even up this first-round series with the Knicks on Sunday afternoon, as they currently trail 2-1. Tip-off for game four is at 1:00 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. ABC is carrying the game on TV. The over/under line is at 209.5 points, and the 76ers are favored by 4.5 points. On the money line, the 76ers are at -194 compared to the Knicks at +160.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-108 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><p>Joel Embiid had a huge game for the 76ers in their most recent game against the Knicks, as he scored 50 points and hit five threes. Embiid also added eight rebounds and four assists. The 76ers won the game by a score of 125-114. Embiid's performance was part of a big game for the 76ers offense, as they shot 54.7% from the field and 48.4% from three-point range.</p>

<p>The 76ers were favored by 5.5 points in the game, and they covered the spread with their 11-point win. Going into the game, the over/under line was 204.5 points, and the teams combined for 239 points. As for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 13 assists in the loss.</p><h3>Will New York Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>In today's game, the Knicks are 4.5-point underdogs. This season, they have been the underdog in 36 of their 82 games and have gone 14-22 in those games.</p>

<p>New York's ATS record for the season is 46-38, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 23-18 ATS compared to 23-20 at home.</p>

<p>The Knicks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 50-32. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 and 35-17 against other Eastern Conference teams.</p>

<p>On average, the Knicks' games have seen a combined scoring total of 221 points, which is higher than today's O/U line of 209.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 221.3.</p>

<p>New York's last game was also against the 76ers, and they lost by a score of 125-114. The Knicks were 5.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 204.5.</p>

<p>In the Knicks' most recent game, the O/U record was 4-6-0. For the season, their O/U record is 38-46-1. The final score of their last game was 239 points, surpassing the O/U line of 204.5.</p><p>Looking at Jalen Brunson's last five games, he is averaging 31 points per game on 38.7% shooting. In these games, he also averaged 8.8 assists. For the season, he is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists. Josh Hart has hit 50.8% of his shots from the field in his last five games and 50% of his threes. This led to an average of 18.2 points and 10.2 rebounds.</p>

<p>New York is the slowest-paced team in the league this season, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. Despite this, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per contest. The Knicks' field goal percentage of 46% is 22nd in the league.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the New York Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season. They are currently 4th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 108.3. On the road, they've been even better, ranking 8th at 111.5 points per contest.</p>

<p>One thing that has been consistent for the Knicks' defense is their ability to keep teams below their season scoring average. In fact, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72% of games against New York.</p>

<p>Overall, the Knicks have been solid at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.3% from deep. However, they have given up more threes than their opponent's season average in 41.5% of games.</p><h3>Can the 76ers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the 76ers have gone 31-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference play. This record has them in 7th place in the East.</p>

<p>At home, the 76ers have a straight-up record of 27-16 and have won their last six games at home. Against the spread, they are 25-17 at home.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's ATS record this season is 51-34, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. As the favorite, they are 35-18 ATS and have been favored in 40 of their 53 wins.</p>

<p>Their O/U record for the season is 45-41, and 79 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 209.5. This year, their games have averaged 225.7 points.</p>

<p>The 76ers are coming off a 125-114 win over the Knicks, where they were favored by 5.5 points. The O/U line for that game was 204.5, and Philly has won 11 straight games as the favorite.</p><p>Joel Embiid has averaged 34 points per game over his last four games. In these games, he shot 39.3% from beyond the arc and averaged 10.2 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey has averaged 27.6 points per game in his last five games on 48.6% shooting. Over these games, he hit an average of 3 threes per game.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is the 15th-ranked scoring offense this season, at 114.6 points per game. Their home scoring average of 115.4 points per contest is 14th in the league. The team's three-point shooting percentage of 36% is 19th in the league.</p><p>At home this season, the Philadelphia 76ers are giving up 110.5 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 103.8 points per game, which is 5th in the league during that stretch.</p>

<p>On the season, opposing teams have made 40.2% of their three-point attempts against the 76ers, which is 6th in the NBA. Over their last five games, however, they have been a bit more susceptible from beyond the arc, allowing teams to shoot 36.9% from three-point range.</p>

<p>Overall, opponents have made 46.7% of their field goals against Philadelphia this season, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of two-point shooting percentage allowed, the 76ers are also 10th in the league at 53.8%.</p>

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