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<p>In a matchup of two Eastern Conference teams, the Pacers (-119) host the Heat (-101) in a game with a 224.5 over/under. Indiana is favored by 1.5 points at home in a game that will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 ET and can be seen on BSIN.</p>

<p>Miami currently sits 7th in the East, while the Pacers are 6th. The Heat are 43-34 overall and 2nd in the Southeast Division, while Indiana is 44-34 and 3rd in the Central.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-111 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.1% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Miami's O/U record for the season is 31-46, and the over has hit in their last five games. Today's line of 224.5 is higher than 51 of their games, and their games have averaged 218.3 points.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Miami is 37-37 for the season, including a 22-14 record on the road. They have covered the spread in three straight road games. As the underdog, they are 16-16 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>The Heat are coming off a 119-104 win over the Rockets, where they were favored by 3.5 points. The combined scoring in that game was 223, and the O/U line was 217.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the Heat are currently in 7th place with a record of 43-34. In the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place. Today, they are 1.5-point underdogs.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Heat are below the NBA average in points per game this season at 109.9 (27th). On the road, Miami is averaging 107.7 points per game (28th). However, in terms of pace, the Heat are 29th in the league.</p>

<p>So far this season, Miami has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 37.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Heat are shooting 46% from the field (23rd).</p>

<p>From beyond the arc, Miami is 18th in three-point shooting at 37%. However, they are just 28th in two-point shooting percentage at 52%. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Heat are 26th in the league.</p><p>So far this season, the Heat defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 108.4 points allowed per contest. Inside the arc, the Heat defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.1% and 35.8% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can the Indiana Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Indiana has a 42-34 ATS record this season, including going 21-17 ATS at home. The Pacers have covered the spread in three straight home games and are favored by 1.5 points today.</p>

<p>Their O/U record for the season is 39-39, and 76 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 224.5. On average, Pacers games have finished with 243 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Thunder by a score of 126-112. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and Indiana covered the spread as 6-point favorites.</p>

<p>Indiana's win over Oklahoma City improved their record to 44-34 for the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 6th place and are 3rd in the Central Division. Against the East, the Pacers are 29-19 and 15-15 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>On average, Indiana's home games have finished with a scoring margin of +6.1 points per game. The Pacers have a 24-15 record at home this season.</p><p>Heading into the game, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA at 122.8 points per game. They have been especially prolific at home, where they are averaging 124.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Indiana's offense is built on their ability to get to the rim, as they lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is also tops in the NBA.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 9th in the league at 37%. However, they are only 15th in three-point attempts per game and have made an average of 13.2 threes per contest.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Pacers' defense is giving up an average of 120.2 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 62.8% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 8th in rejections, averaging 5.9 blocked shots each game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Camels face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Fighting Camels are hosting the game at Pope Convocation Center in Buies Creek, NC. Charleston come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pope Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Camels.</li><li>Not only will Campbell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cougars Pull Off a Win at Buies Creek?</h3><h3>Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Charleston's season record dropped to 12-4 after an 84-73 road loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charleston led 38-35 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 35. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Charleston's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 33.8% overall and 31.7% from three-point range. Despite the poor shooting, they managed to hit 13 threes, with Deywilk Tavarez knocking down 6 of 12 from deep and finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds.</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. also contributed 4 threes, scoring 22 points and dishing out 5 assists. Madison Durr was efficient, hitting 7 of 10 shots and adding 6 assists. The Cougars grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and totaled 19 assists in the game.</p><p>Charleston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to connect on 23 of 41 two-point attempts, a 56% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponent hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. The Cougars also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Camels Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Campbell fell to 5-10 on the season after an 81-68 road loss to Elon on Monday, January 13th. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Camels not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Campbell trailed 42-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 39. The game’s total points hit 149, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p><p>Campbell's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.9% overall and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, but they did hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.</p> <p>Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep, while Sam Sherry was nearly perfect, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. The Fighting Camels also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Campbell's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 30 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, Campbell's opponents shot 36%, making 9 of 25 attempts. The Fighting Camels also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 84%.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Campbell Fighting Camels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 10:00 ET, the 9th ranked Kings will host the 2nd ranked Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. Sacramento is favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Rockets are on a 5 game win streak and have a record of 27-12. On the other side, the Kings are 20-20 and are 3rd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-104 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Houston Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 27-12 this season with a 128-108 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday. Houston, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The game’s total score of 236 points went over the line of 224.5 by 11.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 41-25. They entered the 4th quarter with a 102-81 lead, and while Denver edged them 27-26 in the final period, the Rockets had already done enough to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Green's 34-point performance, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 60% rate, led the Rockets to a 128-108 win over the Nuggets. Alperen Sengün added 20 points, while Fred VanVleet contributed 16 points and 8 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4%.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 52.1% from the field and made 17 threes, hitting 44.7% from beyond the arc. Green scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter and 13 more in the 3rd, while Sengün added 10 points in the 3rd period.</p><p>Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Rockets managed to hold the Nuggets to 108 points in their win. Houston gave up 33 points in the 3rd quarter but limited Denver to 23 points in the 1st and 25 in the 2nd.</p> <p>Despite allowing the Nuggets to shoot 53% from the field and 48% from three, the Rockets sent Denver to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Houston also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Kings Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 20-20 on the season after a 130-115 road loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Sacramento entered the game as +2 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game reached 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee’s 14-0 run early in the game put Sacramento in a deep hole, as the Bucks extended their lead from 26-17 to 40-17. The Kings managed to keep the 2nd and 3rd quarters close, but they entered the 4th quarter down 102-82. Sacramento outscored Milwaukee 33-28 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 28 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency in their 130-115 loss to the Bucks. De'Aaron Fox contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 39.1% and making 2 threes at 25%.</p> <p>Keon Ellis connected on 5 threes at 62.5%, finishing with 18 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter. The Kings made 17 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 44.2% overall.</p><p>The Kings' defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 47 points, but they tightened up afterward, allowing 28 points in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters. Overall, Sacramento allowed Milwaukee to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bucks hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. The Kings sent Milwaukee to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Sacramento grabbed 36 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they finished with 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-167) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (+142) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Warriors are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a two-game win streak and sits at 12-3 on the season. They are 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. The Spurs are also on a two-game win streak, and they are 8-8 overall. San Antonio is 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-119 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 12-3 on the season with a 112-108 win over the Pelicans on Friday. Golden State, favored by 10.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but they still managed to pick up the win on the road. The total points for the game were set at 221.5, and the final score came in just under that, with 220 combined points.</p> <p>Golden State found themselves in a tough spot after the Pelicans went on a 13-0 run, taking the score from 38-33 to 46-38. However, the Warriors battled back, winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and heading into the 4th with an 87-84 lead. They edged out the Pelicans 25-24 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Pelicans with 30 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Stephen Curry added 19 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%.</p> <p>Golden State shot 32.4% from deep, making 12 threes, and finished with a 44.8% overall field goal percentage. Wiggins scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 7 more in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they gave up 33 points, the Warriors tightened up their defense in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points to help secure the win over the Pelicans. Overall, they held New Orleans to 108 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>Golden State did an excellent job defending the three, as the Pelicans shot just 30% from deep, making 12 threes. The Warriors also sent New Orleans to the line 22 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will San Antonio Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Spurs evened their record at 8-8 with a 126-118 win over the Jazz on Thursday. San Antonio, favored by 3 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 224 by 20 points.</p> <p>Utah went on an 11-0 run early, but the Spurs rallied, outscoring the Jazz 34-22 in the 3rd quarter and 41-29 in the 4th to secure the win.</p><p>Harrison Barnes led the Spurs to a win over the Jazz, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip. Zach Collins and Stephon Castle each added 18 points, with Castle also dishing out 6 assists.</p> <p>San Antonio shot 46.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 28.1%. Chris Paul scored 11 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Barnes poured in 14 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Even with a tough 2nd quarter, the Spurs' defense held strong, giving up 118 points but still securing the win over the Jazz. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 22 points. Overall, they held Utah to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>San Antonio did a solid job defending the three, as the Jazz hit only 13 threes at a 28% clip. The Spurs also recorded 8 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>The Cubs and Mariners are set to face off in an interleague matchup at 9:40 PM ET on Saturday. This one is being played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle and features a Cubs club that is 7-6 compared to the Mariners at 6-8. Toeing the rubber for the Cubs is Shota Imanaga, while the Mariners are set to go with Emerson Hancock.</p>

<p>Looking at the money line odds, the Cubs are the favorite at -141, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. The Mariners are at +119 on the money line. You can catch this one on MARQ.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -141</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Saturday, April 13th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mariners 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>Seattle picked up a 4-2 win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a big 4th inning, scoring three of their four runs. As for the Cubs, they scored their only two runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Mariners were favored at -129 on the money line.</p>

<p>Bryce Miller got the win for the Mariners, going 6 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Jordan Wicks only went four innings for the Cubs, giving up four earned runs on five hits.</p>

<p>Ty France and Julio Rodriguez each had two hits and two RBIs for the Mariners' offense. Michael Busch hit the game's only home run, going 2/4 with two RBIs.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Cubs are on the road today vs. the Mariners, they are looking to move above .500, as they currently hold a record of 7-6. Chicago is on a two-game losing streak, which came after winning three straight. In the NL Central, they are in 4th place, the same as the Reds, and both teams are 2.5 games behind the Brewers.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs have been solid so far, going 5-1. But on the road, which is where they are today, they are just 2-5. Chicago has won three straight games as the favorite and are 3-0 overall in that role this season. As the underdog, their record is 4-6.</p><p>Chicago's run line record is 8-5, with a 4-2 mark at home. The Cubs have a run differential of +0.7 runs per game. They are 4-3 vs. the run line on the road, but have failed to cover in their last two road games. As the favorite, they are 2-1 vs. the run line, while they are 6-4 as the underdog. In their wins, they are covering by an average of 4.7 runs per game, but are failing to cover by 4.0 runs per game in their losses.</p><p>The Cubs have played in 13 games this season, and the over has hit in 8 of them. The average over/under line in their games has been 8 runs per game, and the average combined run total in their games has been 10.8 runs per game. In games where the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the over is 0-3. Overall, 46.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher.</p><p>Shota Imanaga and the Cubs are on the road to take on the Mariners. Imanaga has been great in his first two starts, picking up a win in his first outing and then going 4 innings and striking out 3 in his last start.</p><p>When looking at the Cubs' offensive projections for today, we see that Seiya Suzuki is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is 14th best in the league. He also has the 6th best odds to hit a home run in today's slate of games. Cody Bellinger is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits and has the 10th best odds to hit a home run today. Christopher Morel is 5th in terms of total hits, but has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and 10th best in the league.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>After taking their most recent series vs the Blue Jays, the Mariners are now 6-8 as they take on the Cubs today. The Mariners head into today's game on a two-game winning streak and are looking to climb above .500. In the AL West, they are currently in 4th place, which is good for 2nd pace as they are two games behind the Rangers.</p>

<p>Looking at Seattle's overall series record, they are still looking for their first series win, as they are 0-3-1 so far. When favored, they have gone 3-4 this season and have the same record as the underdog.</p><p>Seattle has struggled to cover the run line this season, going just 5-9 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 3-3, compared to 2-6 at home. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 4-3 against the run line, compared to just 1-6 as the favorite. Their average run differential on the season is -1.4 runs per game.</p><p>Through 12 games, the Seattle Mariners have an over/under record of 5-7. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs, and the combined run average in their games is 7.9 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 1-3-1. Overall, 50% of their games have had over/under lines set lower than 8 runs, and 14.3% of their games have had lines set higher than 8 runs. Their last two games have gone under the total.</p><p>Emerson Hancock will be making his second start of the season for the Mariners, as he gets the Cubs at home. In his first start, Hancock picked up a win vs. the Guardians, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 4. He did give up a home run in that start, but he did not allow a long ball in his first outing of the season.</p><p>For the Mariners, Julio Rodríguez is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his hits projection is 17th best in the league today. His home run projection is also 9th best in the league. Cal Raleigh has the top home run projection on the team and 7th best in the league. J.P. Crawford is 2nd on the team in total hits, and his home run projection is 11th best in the league today.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/24

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>With the Lightning being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Lightning.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are Anaheim Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 18-21-5 on the season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 6 combined goals fell just short.</p> <p>Chicago built a 3-0 lead before Anaheim got on the board. Brock McGinn scored for the Ducks at 10:16 in the third period, and Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his own second goal, which came on a power play with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Anaheim had 16 giveaways and didn’t score until 9:44 into the third period. Troy Terry picked up his 5th assist on McTavish’s late goal, and Ryan Strome added his 4th assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks gave up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Tampa Bay as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Lightning fell to 23-16-3 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay led 2-0 early, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the next nine goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 11 goals easily surpassed that mark. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line.</p> 

<p>Four different Lightning players scored in the game, with their last goal tying it at 4-4 in the third period. However, the Jets pulled away with three unanswered goals, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Tampa Bay’s offense netted four goals on 30 shots in their 7-4 loss to Winnipeg. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th.</p> <p>The Lightning scored twice in the first period, added a third goal in the second, and tied the game 4-4 in the third period. They recorded 8 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Tampa Bay's defense struggled late, allowing the final three goals in a 7-4 loss to the Jets, including two empty-netters. They also gave up the go-ahead goal at 12:22 in the 3rd period. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Midshipmen? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. American is favored by -1.5 in this Patriot League conference contest against Navy. The game's over/under currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will American Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, American has gone 13-12, including a 7-5 mark in Patriot League action. The Eagles have lost two straight games, and they are 5-9 on the road compared to 7-3 at home. They have been favored in 15 of their 25 games, going 11-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>In their last game, American fell to Holy Cross by a score of 58-56. Over their last 10 games, the Eagles have gone 5-5 on the road, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>Overall, American has an ATS record of 13-11 this season. On the road, they are 7-7 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Eagles are 10-5 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 7-3 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for American games is 13-11 and their matchups have averaged 138.4 points per game. Today's over/under line is set at 132.5. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than that. Over their last three matchups, their over/under record is 1-2 and their games have averaged 114 points.</p><p>Most recently, the American offense finished with just 56 points vs. Holy Cross. For the game, they hit 7/16 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43.8%. Matt Rogers is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Elijah Stephens brings a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the American defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. So far, the American defense is giving up an average of 7.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10 times per game (412nd).</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Midshipmen Chances at Home</h3><p>After a 69-67 loss to Army, Navy is 8-15 overall and 4-8 in the Patriot League. The Midshipmen are 6-4 at home this season, and they are 7-2 when favored.</p>

<p>For the year, Navy has been an underdog in 13 of its 23 games, going 0-13 in those contests. The Midshipmen's average scoring margin at home is +3.1 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Navy has gone just 4-8-1 against the spread this season. Their home ATS mark is 3-6-1, and over their last three games at home, they are 0-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Navy's games this year (133.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>The Midshipmen's offense finished with 67 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 67.4 points per contest. One area that the Navy offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 97th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 39%.</p><p>At this time, the Midshipmen's defense is positioned 77th in the country, permitting 68.0 points per game. So far, the Navy defense is giving up an average of 8.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.7 times per game (393rd).</p>

American Eagles vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 2/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Mustangs? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with the Mustangs being the favored team playing at home against the Owls.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Temple at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Temple Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>After losing their last game to North Texas by a score of 69-51, Temple is 8-9 overall and 1-3 in the American Athletic Conference. They are currently on a two-game losing streak and have gone 2-6 as the underdog this season. On the road, the Owls have gone 3-4, and they have lost two straight road games.</p>

<p>So far, Temple has played 17 games, going 7-6 in non-conference action compared to 1-3 in conference play. As the underdog, they have gone 2-6, while they are 5-3 when favored. This season, their average scoring margin on the road is -5.7, and they are 4-5 at home compared to 3-4 on the road.</p><p>When looking at Temple's ATS record this season, they are currently 6-10. On the road, their ATS record is 2-5 and over their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Owls have gone 3-5 vs. the spread this season and their ATS record as the underdog over their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>This season, Temple's over/under record is 6-9-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 143.8. Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142) and there have been more games with more points (10) than today's OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 1-7-1.</p><p>Temple offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 51 points against North Texas. In that game, they made 4/18 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 30.8%. Hysier Miller is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16.3 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jordan Riley brings a PPG average of 11.9 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 175th rank in the nation, allowing 72.4 points per game. Temple's three-point defense is currently 139th in the country at 7.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.3% of their shots vs. Temple.</p><h3>Can SMU Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>SMU has been dominant at home this season, going 6-2 with an average scoring margin of +17.1 points per game. They have won three straight games at home, and their overall record is 11-5.</p>

<p>So far, the Mustangs have been favored in 10 of their 16 games, going 9-1 in those contests. They are coming off a 75-64 win over East Carolina and have a 2-1 record in American Athletic Conference games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, SMU has gone 7-3 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark sits at 4-4. Over their last three home games, the Mustangs are 3-0 ATS, and their ATS record as the favorite over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>SMU's over/under record for the season sits at 4-11. Their games have averaged 135.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 142.5, resulting in an average margin of -6.7 points. This year, 8 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 138.5. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 126 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the SMU offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against East Carolina. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.5%, and they made 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Mustangs have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 160th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 197th in percentage and 213rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the SMU defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the country at 61.8 points allowed per contest. SMU will look once again to perform well on defense, holding East Carolina to just 37% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Temple Owls vs SMU Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bearkats and Owls game? Catch the action at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Sam Houston come into this Conference USA conference matchup as the -2 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 162 points.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +2</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 162 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Sam Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 5-9 on the season with an 81-74 win over FIU on Saturday. The Bearkats were -8.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Sam Houston led 36-27 at halftime, but FIU made things interesting by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half. The Bearkats managed to hold on, scoring 45 points of their own after the break to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 51% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 45.5% from three-point range, making 10 of 22 attempts, while struggling inside, shooting just 37.9% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 29 of 34 attempts, an 85.3% success rate.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Jayden Brewer added 20 points, and Marcus Boykin contributed 17, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Jonathan Aybar grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points.</p><p>Even with Sam Houston holding them to 41% shooting, the Bearkats' opponent managed to put up 74 points. They shot 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of their 22 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Sam Houston sent their opponent to the line 34 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 85%. The Bearkats also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Owls Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 6-7 on the season after an 85-69 loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. The Owls were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-25 at halftime, Kennesaw State put up 44 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap, as they allowed 45 points to the Hilltoppers in the final 20 minutes.</p><p>Kennesaw State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.9% from the field and 19.5% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 41 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they managed 16 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Adrian Wooley led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Tyrone Marshall Jr. added 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while Enoch Kalambay contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, making 66.7% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they couldn't slow down the opposing offense, giving up 85 points. The Owls allowed their opponents to shoot 42% from the field, with 15 of those baskets coming from two-point range.</p> <p>Kennesaw State also struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 11 of 26 attempts, good for 42%. Additionally, the Owls sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws at a 71% clip.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Terrapins and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. Maryland is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Northwestern. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 13-4 on the season with a 77-71 win over Minnesota on Monday. The Terrapins were -15 favorites at home, but the Golden Gophers kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Maryland trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Minnesota 45-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Maryland put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 79.2% (19/24).</p> <p>Derik Queen led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% (10/15) and grabbing 7 rebounds. Rodney Rice and Dawson Garcia each added 21 points, with Garcia hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Lu'Cye Patterson, and Isaac Asuma all contributed 15 points, with Gillespie dishing out a team-high 7 assists.</p><p>Maryland's defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maryland's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Maryland gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Northwestern Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Northwestern fell to 10-6 on the season after a 78-68 home loss to Michigan State on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2 underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Northwestern struggled in the first half, trailing 47-28 at the break. They improved in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northwestern's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.6% overall and 20% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they managed to score 68 points, thanks in part to 21 made free throws on 27 attempts, good for 77.8%.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jalen Leach added 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite Northwestern's strong defensive effort, they allowed 78 points in their previous game. The Wildcats held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 20% from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 25 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Northwestern sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 77%. The Wildcats also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>The Cavaliers and Celtics are set to face off at 7:30 ET on NBCS. The Celtics will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Celtics as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 226.5 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-108 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Cleveland Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>In non-conference games, the Cavaliers are 4-5 compared to their 9-6 record against Eastern Conference teams. Overall, the Cavaliers are 13-11 and have gone 3-2 in their last five games.</p><p>Cleveland arrives with an ATS record of 10-13 for the season up to this point. This season, Cleveland has a 5-9 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 5-4 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Cavaliers offense tallied 113 points in a matchup against the Celtics. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.8%, and they made 19 threes. Donovan Mitchell led the scoring for the Cavaliers, contributing 29 points. Additionally, Darius Garland chipped in with 26 points.</p><p><p>Currently, the Cavaliers' defense holds the 7th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.7 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Cavaliers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.4% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.6% from downtown.</p></p><h3>Will the Celtics Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Heading into today's games, the Celtics are 17-5 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Currently, they are the top team in both the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic division.</p><p>So far, Boston is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 9-12. In their last five road games, Boston has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 2-8 on the road as opposed to 7-4 at home.</p><p>In their recent game, the Celtics' offense concluded with 120 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 117.4 points per contest. The top scorer for the Celtics was Jayson Tatum with 25 points, while Jaylen Brown also added 25 to the scoreboard.</p><p><p>At present, the Celtics' defense is ranked 4th, allowing 109.0 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to forced turnovers, the Celtics are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 6 per game.</p></p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/23

<p>At 3:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-262) will travel to take on the Detroit Pistons (+211). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 227 points.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Pistons (-6.5) have lost two straight and are 15th in the East.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, February 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-110 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with Cade Cunningham points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Orlando Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Orlando is favored by 6.5 points today against the Pistons. This season, the Magic have been favored in 14 of their 49 games and have a record of 11-3 in those games. As the favorite, they are 10-4 against the spread, going 17-10 ATS on the road.</p>

<p>The Magic have a 32-17 ATS record for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 22-13, and they have an O/U record of 23-26.</p>

<p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Magic were 6.5-point underdogs and won by a score of 108-106. The O/U line for that game was 213 points.</p>

<p>Orlando's O/U record for the season is 23-26, and their games have averaged 222.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 227.</p>

<p>This season, the Magic are 26-23 and are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-13 and 6-4 against their division.</p>

<p>On the road, the Magic have a record of 11-16 and have won their last two games. Their straight-up road scoring margin is -3.3 points per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Magic have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 25th in the league in points per game at 111.6. On the road, they have been even worse, averaging 109.6 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to scoring, the Magic have been below the NBA average in 65.3% of their games. Currently, they are 20th in the league in pace at 98.2 possessions per game.</p>

<p>One area where the Magic have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the NBA in free-throw attempts per game, and they are also 8th in offensive rebounds. However, they are just 27th in the league in assists.</p><p>So far, the Magic defense is giving up 110.8 points per contest, which has them sitting 5th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in four straight matchups. The Orlando defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Orlando.</p><h3>Will the Detroit Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>In Detroit's last game, they lost to the Clippers by a score of 136-125. The O/U line for that game was 239 points, and the Pistons were 12-point underdogs going into the game.</p>

<p>This season, Detroit has an O/U record of 29-18-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today's O/U line is set at 227 points.</p>

<p>On average, the Pistons' games have finished with 235.4 points this season, which is higher than today's O/U line. In their last game, the combined scoring was 261 points.</p>

<p>Detroit has covered the spread in their last two games and have an ATS record of 23-24 for the season. As the underdog, they are 22-20 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>Currently, the Pistons are 15th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-42. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 5-24 and 1-10 against their division.</p>

<p>In their games this season, Detroit has been the underdog in all but five of them. As the underdog, they are 5-38 straight-up and 22-20 vs. the spread. As the underdog, their ATS record is 8-2.</p><p>When playing at home, the Pistons are averaging 112.3 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the league at 100.3 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 31.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 47%. From beyond the arc, Detroit is 21st in three-point shooting at 35%.</p>

<p>When it comes to free throws, the Pistons are averaging 22.4 attempts per game, which is 17th in the NBA. In terms of assists, Detroit is 16th at 26.4 per game. So far, they have made an average of 11.1 three-pointers per game, which is 29th in the league.</p><p>On average, the Detroit defense is giving up 122.5 points per game (27th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Detroit's defense is currently forcing 15 turnovers per game, which is 29th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 18th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/24

<p>Today at 5:00 ET, the 3rd place Knicks (-408) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the 15th place Jazz (+317). The Knicks are currently favored by 9 points, and the over/under line is sitting at 229.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, and can be seen on NBA TV.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +9</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-124 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can New York Pull Off A Win at Delta Center?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 9-6 on the season with a 138-122 road win over the Suns on Wednesday. New York, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 260 points easily surpassed the O/U line of 226.5.</p> <p>New York set the tone early with an 11-0 run, taking the lead from 6-3 to 14-6. They dominated the 1st quarter, outscoring Phoenix 44-28. Although the Suns kept things closer in the following quarters, the Knicks’ 110-93 lead heading into the 4th was enough to secure the win.</p><p>The Knicks' offense was firing on all cylinders in their 138-122 win over the Suns, shooting 58.1% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 48.7% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 36 points and 10 assists, connecting on 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency.</p> <p>Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Josh Hart contributed 19 points and 11 boards, shooting 72.7% from the field. Brunson scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Towns added 12 in the 3rd and 11 in the 4th.</p><p>The Knicks gave up 122 points to the Suns, who shot 48% from the field. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, 35 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Defensively, the Knicks allowed 19 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Suns to the line 17 times, where Phoenix hit 13 free throws. New York finished with 10 steals but didn’t record a block.</p><h3>Can Utah Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-12 after a 126-118 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +3 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 224 by 20 points.</p> <p>Utah started strong, going on an 11-0 run and leading 32-17 after the 1st quarter. They edged out the 2nd quarter 35-34, but things fell apart in the 2nd half. The Spurs outscored them 34-22 in the 3rd, and despite trailing just 89-85 heading into the 4th, Utah was outscored 41-29 in the final quarter.</p><p>The Jazz shot just 41.8% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range in their 126-118 loss to the Spurs, connecting on 13 threes overall. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 threes at a 30% clip.</p> <p>Keyonte George also made 3 threes, finishing with 19 points despite shooting 25% from deep. John Collins, Collin Sexton, and Brice Sensabaugh each added 18 points, with Sensabaugh scoring 13 of his points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive start, the Jazz struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 points in each, and allowed 41 points in the 4th, leading to a 126-118 loss to the Spurs. Utah did well in limiting San Antonio's three-point shooting, holding them to 9 made threes on 28% shooting.</p> <p>Utah sent the Spurs to the line 46 times, where they made 35 free throws. The Jazz collected 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

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