<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (14-12) will travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently favored by 3.5 points.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 10th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 8th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-130 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull Off a Win at Minneapolis?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 14-12 on the season after a crushing 144-93 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Golden State failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 31-15 to 42-15. The Grizzlies continued to dominate, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. Golden State managed 34 points in the 4th, but Memphis still edged them 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>In their 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors shot just 35.6% from the field, with a 33.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 21 points, 16 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, including 9 in the opening period.</p> <p>Kyle Anderson contributed 11 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, and Jonathan Kuminga also finished with 11 points, 7 of which came in the final quarter. Wiggins connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.</p><p>The Warriors struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 144 points to the Grizzlies. Memphis scored at least 32 points in every quarter, including 40 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Golden State also had trouble defending the three, allowing 27 made threes on 56% shooting. The Warriors sent Memphis to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Golden State finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-12 on the season after a 133-107 home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Minnesota, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 240 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.</p> <p>After a close 1st quarter (33-32), the Knicks went on an 11-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 41-18. New York extended their lead to 104-74 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Minnesota outscored the Knicks 33-29 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their loss to the Knicks, the Timberwolves shot 46.1% from the field, but their three-point shooting stood out, as they hit 17 threes at a 40.5% rate. Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, including 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 threes.</p> <p>Randle did most of his damage early, scoring 15 points in the 1st quarter. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 4th, and Josh Minott also scored all 11 of his points in the final period.</p><p>The Timberwolves struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 133 points to the Knicks, including a 41-point 2nd quarter. Minnesota allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Timberwolves also gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Jaguars and Horned Frogs are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs will host the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and TCU is favored by -12.5 at home against South Alabama.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Horned Frogs.</li><li>Even though we have TCU winning straight-up, we like South Alabama at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog South Alabama?</h3><p>South Alabama improved to 6-3 on the season with an 81-72 road win over East Texas A&M on Sunday. The Jaguars entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>South Alabama led 38-32 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. Their ability to maintain their lead and cover the spread was key in this matchup.</p><p>South Alabama put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They connected on 45% of their threes, going 9-for-20, and hit 55.9% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Jaguars struggled, making just 55.2% of their 29 attempts. They dished out 18 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. Myles Corey led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, while Yusef Salih and Khaliq Abdul-Mateen each added 17 points, with Salih hitting 5-of-8 threes.</p><p>South Alabama's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 24 of 50 shots. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, knocking down 17 of 37 three-point attempts for a 45% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposition went 7 for 11, shooting 63%. South Alabama allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will TCU Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>TCU’s season record dropped to 5-4 after an 83-74 loss to Vanderbilt on Sunday. The Horned Frogs were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p> <p>TCU trailed 41-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 42. The Horned Frogs will look to tighten up defensively as they move forward.</p><p>TCU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, thanks to hitting 10 of 17 from beyond the arc, also at 58.8%. They struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 14 of 26 attempts for 53.8%.</p> <p>Jason Edwards led the way with 30 points, shooting 50% overall, though he was just 1 of 4 from three. Brendan Wenzel was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and finished with 11 points on 3 of 3 shooting overall.</p><p>TCU struggled defensively, allowing 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Horned Frogs gave up 10 threes, with their opponent hitting 58% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>They sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they converted 14 free throws. TCU limited second chances, giving up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24

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<p>Betting on today's Colonels and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -1.5 at home against Nicholls.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Colonels Find a Way to Win in Lafayette?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nicholls fell 70-64 to Towson on Wednesday, November 20th, in a home game. The Colonels entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, just under the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>Nicholls trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 32.</p><p>The Colonels struggled offensively in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and just 22.2% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, and they managed just 1 assist as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Nicholls shot 64.3%, making 18 of 28 attempts. They grabbed 6 offensive rebounds, with Dylan Williamson leading the way, scoring 26 points on 9 of 12 shooting, including 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, the Nicholls Colonels held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including just 4 made threes on 18 attempts (22%).</p> <p>They sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 (64%). Nicholls also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing only 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Ragin' Cajuns Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their recent game against UAB, losing 98-86 at home on Monday. The Ragin' Cajuns were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 184, surpassing the O/U line of 157.</p> <p>Louisiana-Lafayette led 44-42 at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 56 points while scoring 42. Their defense couldn’t hold up against UAB’s offense after the break.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 38.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 12 of 16.</p> <p>The Ragin' Cajuns dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Alejandro Vasquez led the team with 25 points, despite shooting just 22.2% from three. Yaxel Lendeborg added 20 points, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 8 of 21 threes, shooting 38%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws at a 75% rate. Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Nicholls Colonels vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 76ers will be in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 11, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this game with a record of 9-16, and they are 12th in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games. Cleveland is 24-4 and in first place in the East. They have won three straight.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the 76ers Have What it Takes in Cleveland?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 9-16 on the season with a 108-98 win over the Hornets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 13 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 213.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the 1st quarter and went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 55-46 to 65-46. Charlotte fought back, outscoring the 76ers 27-23 in the 4th quarter, but the 76ers held on for the win.</p><p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points and 9 assists in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, with 15 coming in the opening period, and Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Oubre and Maxey each made 4 threes, with Maxey shooting 36.4% from deep.</p><p>The 76ers put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Hornets to just 98 points on Friday. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 25 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited the Hornets to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cleveland as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 24-4 this season with a dominant 124-101 win over the Bucks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +23 point victory. The total points for the game reached 225, just surpassing the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Cleveland set the tone early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 40-point 2nd quarter. A 12-0 run stretched the score from 98-76 to 110-76, and while the Bucks outscored the Cavaliers in the 4th quarter, the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's consistent scoring helped the Cavaliers to a win over the Bucks, as he poured in 27 points with 8 in each of the first three quarters. Darius Garland added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Evan Mobley and Dean Wade contributed 15 points each.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 20 threes, shooting 42.6% from deep and 50.5% overall. Ty Jerome chipped in 13 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense held the Bucks to 101 points on Friday, with Cleveland giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. They allowed 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Cavaliers limited Milwaukee's three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 18 times, where Milwaukee made 11. Cleveland finished with 11 steals but didn't record a block.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The MLB Playoffs are finally here, and there are four Wild Card Series that are set to begin on Tuesday. As a reminder, the higher seeds are the home team in all three games, but a team can actually wrap things up with two wins.</p>



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<p>Here is a brief look at each of the four series set to start on Tuesday, with a pick for each of them included.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rays-favored-over-rangers">Rays Favored Over Rangers</h2>



<p>The Tampa Bay Rays are actually the betting favorites over the Texas Rangers in the American League, and it’s a bit shocking to even see these teams matching up. Texas blew a late lead in the AL West Division, and they are now underdogs at +150 <em>(<a href="/s/betdsi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at BetDSI</a>)</em> in this matchup with the Rays.</p>



<p>Tampa Bay appears to have the edge in starting pitching in this series, as they will have Tyler Glasnow set to start the series opener. The Rays have been a great team at home all season long, but they are also missing some key pieces.</p>



<p>That Texas offense is extremely hard to ignore, and that lineup is going to come up with some big hits in this series. Take the upset and <strong>bet on Texas at +150</strong> as they find a way to win two games.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-surprising-twins-a-favorite">Surprising Twins a Favorite</h2>



<p>The Minnesota Twins are <a href="/s/betdsi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">-120 favorites over at BetDSI</a> in their series against the Toronto Blue Jays, and those odds might seem off at first glance. Toronto is a team that is actually more impressive to watch, but the Blue Jays also seem to go through some long slumps on offense.</p>



<p>MLB Playoff series tend to come down to which team is able to get the most outs, and that is where the Twins have a slight edge in this game. Minnesota was able to set their starting rotation by having the AL Central Division locked up, and that’s going to matter in this matchup.</p>



<p>Toronto is going to win at least one game in this series, but they just haven’t proven that they have what it takes to string a couple of wins together. Going with the Twins at -120 is the right play, but this is going to be a competitive series.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-phillies-looking-for-another-run">Phillies Looking For Another Run</h2>



<p>The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League last season with a thrilling run, and they are back in the postseason and looking for more success. Philadelphia comes into this game with a ton of momentum after a great second half of the year, and they have their pitching staff lined up.</p>



<p>Miami was able to sneak into the postseason as a Wild Card in the National League, and they got that done by winning close games. Unfortunately for the Marlins, they are not playing a team that tends to play in low-scoring affairs.</p>



<p>Philadelphia is a big favorite to win this series at -210, and that’s right where they should be. Bet on the Phillies to win this series in just two games.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brewers-winning-with-pitching">Brewers Winning With Pitching</h2>



<p>The Milwaukee Brewers are series favorites over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League at -170, or you can get the Arizona Diamondbacks at +150. This is a series that will feature some very good pitching, but the Brewers will have the edge on the mound.</p>



<p>Milwaukee is not a team that has a great offense, and that could create some issues in this matchup. Arizona is coming into this series having lost four straight games, and they need to snap out of their skid in a hurry.</p>



<p>Look for the Diamondbacks to stun the Brewers this week, as Arizona is just too talented on offense. Go with the underdogs at +150, as Arizona will find a way to get the job done.</p>



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<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Senators face off at 4:00 ET on NBCS. The Senators are hosting the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 7 goals.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Senators to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Offense Score Enough in Ottawa?</h3><p><p>San Jose heads into this game with a record of 10-29-3 and is in 16th place in the Western Conference. On the road, the Sharks have gone 4-17-1 this season. Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone just 1-9.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Sharks have been the underdog in all 42 games they have played. Against Western Conference opponents, San Jose has gone just 4-18 on the year.</p></p><p>On the season, the Sharks have gone just 16-26 against the puck line, including going 2-8 in their last ten games. Overall, San Jose has gone just 2-3 against the puck line in their last five games and 1-2 in their last three games. On the road, the Sharks have gone 7-15 against the puck line this year and 5-5 in their last ten games.</p>

<p>So far, the Sharks have 26 losses by multiple goals compared to just six losses by one goal. In their 42 games as the underdog, San Jose has gone 16-26 against the puck line, including going 1-4 against the puck line in their last five road games.</p> <p>Games involving San Jose have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Sharks come in with a record of 16-23-3.</p><p>Although San Jose has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Sharks are scoring an 2 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 32nd in the league. This year, the Sharks have recorded a 1-1 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-27 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for San Jose's offense is Tomas Hertl. Coming into the game he has 13 goals, ranking 85th in the NHL. Hertl also comes into the game with 16 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators come into the season ranked 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.5 shots per game against Ottawa. For the season, they are ranked 25th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.927%.</p><h3>Will the Senators Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Senators have gone 10-10-0, and they have been favored in 16 of their 37 games. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 8th place with a 6-6 record.</p>

<p>Overall, the Senators have gone 14-23-0, and they have lost five straight games. Over their last ten games, Ottawa has gone 3-7, and they are currently 16th in the Eastern Conference.</p></p><p>At home this year, Ottawa has a puck line record of 9-11 and their average scoring margin is at .0 goals per game. So far, they have had 11 wins by multiple goals and 3 wins by just one goal. When favored, the Senators have a puck line record of 6-10 and their average scoring differential is at .4 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Senators have gone just 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten games and they have dropped their last five games vs. the puck line. Ottawa comes into this game with a puck line record of 15-22 and they have lost five straight games vs. the puck line.</p> <p>For the season, Ottawa's games have finished with an average of 7 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.6. Overall, the Senators have an over/under record of 20-14-3.</p><p>Across the Sharks last three road games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Senators have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. This year, the Senators have recorded a 8-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 6-10 record.</p><p>Ottawa's current leading scorer is Brady Tkachuk. This season, he has 17 goals, which puts him 30th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Tkachuk has 12 assists this season.</p><p>The Senators defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.5 shots per game against Ottawa. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 25th with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joonas Korpisalo gets the start and has made 22 starts this season. His record at this point is 7-15, and his save percentage is 0.864%.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>It has been a thrilling year so far on the PGA Tour, but things are only going to get better from here. This weekend is the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and this will be the first playoff event that is set to take place.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The top 70 golfers on the PGA Tour have qualified to compete, and earning points will be extremely important to stay in the running for the Tour Championship. With so many great golfers set to take to the course, you can expect to see some exciting action throughout the weekend.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a FedEx St. Jude Championship preview, with some <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting</a> tips and picks included as well. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Surprise in the Odds</h2>



<p>Even though this has been a wildly unpredictable year on the PGA Tour, there is a pretty clear betting favorite to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship. That player would be Scottie Scheffler, and he has been extremely impressive throughout the entire season.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Scheffler is coming into this event with odds set at +350 to win it outright, and he has had some time to rest since his win at the Paris Olympics. There was a bit of a slum for Scheffler ahead of those games, but he was able to respond in a major way.</p>



<p>Xander Schauffele is another player that is having a huge season, and his odds are currently sitting at +700 to come away with a big win. Schauffele won two major golf tournaments this year, but he fell well short in his quest to pick up a second gold medal win.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While those two players are clearly the betting favorites to win this event, there are some others to check out as well.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Look at the Contenders</h2>



<p>Just like with every single golf tournament, you are going to want to look a bit deeper to find the group of top contenders in an event. Golf is a sport that leads to unpredictable results, and there is always more value in jumping on an underdog.</p>



<p>Rory McIlroy tops the list of contenders as his <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/s/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting</a> odds are sitting at +800 to come away with a win this weekend. Collin Morikawa is another player to keep an eye on as his odds are set at +1200.</p>



<p>There is a bit of a drop in the odds after the top four, but there are other names to check out.</p>



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<li>Ludvig Aberg +2000</li>



<li>Patrick Cantlay +2200</li>



<li>Tommy Fleetwood +2200</li>



<li>Hideki Matsuyama +3000</li>



<li>Tony Finau +3000</li>



<li>Russell Henley +3000</li>



<li>Everyone Else +3500 or Higher</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Go With McIlroy</h2>



<p>It might seem a bit foolish to pick someone outside of Scheffler or Schauffele to win the tournament this weekend, but that’s the right way to go. There just isn’t a ton of value in betting on one of those men, and other players need the win more.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Rory McIlroy has not been able to deliver a big win this year, but he has continued to be in the running in several tournaments. There is a ton of value in getting McIlroy at +800 to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and that’s exactly what will happen.&nbsp;</p>



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FedEx St. Jude Championship Preview

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Bears and Bruins face off at 10:00 ET on PACN. The Bruins are hosting the game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and the Bruins are favored to win at home against the Golden Bears.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Bears Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>California comes into today's game as the underdog, with a point spread of +6.5. So far this season, they have an overall record of 4-10 and have lost their last three games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Golden Bears are 0-5 and have an average scoring margin of -7.4 points per game. Over their last ten road games, they are winless.</p><p>California has an ATS record of 6-8 this season and they are 3-2 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Golden Bears have gone 5-3 vs. the spread this year and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Over their last 3 games as the underdog, California is 0-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>California's over/under record for the season is 10-4 and today's line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (145.3). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 158 points compared to their season average of 153.4 points per game.</p><p>The Golden Bears' offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.7 points per contest. Jaylon Tyson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Fardaws Aimaq brings a PPG average of 15.7 into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, California will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 77.7 points per game (255th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, California's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 37.4% this season.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, the UCLA Bruins will look to get back on track as they host the California Golden Bears. So far this season, UCLA is 4-5 at home and have been favored in nine of their 14 games.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Bruins faced Stanford and lost by a score of 59-53. Over their last 10 games at home, UCLA is 4-6 and have a scoring margin of +4.4 points per game.</p><p>UCLA's ATS record this season is 5-8-1, including a mark of 2-7 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bruins have gone just 2-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>UCLA's over/under record this season is 3-11 and the average scoring total in their games is 128.1 points. Today's over/under line of 136.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (134.3). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 121 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 66.1 points per game, the UCLA had a below average performance. They scored 53 points against Stanford and had a field goal percentage of 32.8%. The team's scoring leader is Sebastian Mack, who holds an average of 13.9 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Adem Bona is averaging 12.4 points per game this season.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the UCLA defense is giving up an average of 61.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UCLA's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.3% this season.</p>

California Golden Bears vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Bruins are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 11-18-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Buffalo entered as the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored the Sabres' only goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense held the Red Wings scoreless until the 7:49 mark of the second period, when Dylan Larkin tied the game. Larkin then added another goal for Detroit at 14:38 in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their recent 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team's only goal. Tuch's 5th goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 17-14-4. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 total goals fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense was limited to two goals in their 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Boston's goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand earned his 7th assist on Coyle's power-play goal.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. They also blocked 27 shots from the Kraken.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Runnin' Utes and Hawkeyes game? Catch the action at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD, as the Hawkeyes hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 164 points, and Iowa is favored by -1 at home against Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -1</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Pentagon at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Runnin' Utes Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Utah improved to 8-2 on the season with an 89-59 home win over Florida A&M on Tuesday. The Utes were heavy favorites at -32 going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Utah took control early, leading 50-31 at halftime. They added 39 points in the 2nd half while holding Florida A&M to 28 points.</p><p>Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.5%, thanks in large part to their 69.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 37.9% of their shots, connecting on 11 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Despite their shooting success, the Utes struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 41.7% of their attempts. They dished out 25 assists, with Mason Madsen and Mike Sharavjamts each contributing 15 points. Sharavjamts was particularly efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and 75% from three-point range in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up 59 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts (23/33). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 29 threes, good for 37%.</p> <p>Despite sending their opponent to the line 24 times, Utah caught a break as they only made 10 free throws, shooting 41%. The Utes also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Iowa Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes improved to 8-3 on the season after a dominant 104-57 win over New Orleans on Sunday. Iowa, who were -30.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 161 fell just short of the 162.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Iowa jumped out to a 57-29 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Privateers 47-28.</p><p>Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 62.7% (42/67). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, thanks to 73.7% shooting on two-pointers (28/38) and 48.3% from beyond the arc (14/29).</p> <p>James White led the way with 24 points, while Owen Freeman added 22 on 10/12 shooting. The Hawkeyes dished out 28 assists, with Brock Harding contributing 6 assists and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with Iowa's defense giving up 62% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Hawkeyes allowed 73% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 28 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa's opponent went 14 for 29, shooting 48%. They also went to the free-throw line 9 times, making 6 of those attempts.</p>

Utah Runnin' Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Little Rock as the -6 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Eastern Illinois Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Illinois dropped to 1-8 this season after a 79-72 road loss to Southeast Missouri State on Thursday. The Panthers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>EIU trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 41-37 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Eastern Illinois put up 72 points, shooting 41.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. They hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 14 attempts, and connected on 72.4% of their free throws, going 21 for 29. The Panthers were strong on the offensive glass, grabbing 17 rebounds, but managed just 6 assists as a team.</p> <p>Teddy Washington Jr. led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Zion Fruster also contributed from deep, making 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points. Nakyel Shelton added 17 points despite shooting 30.8% from the field, while Kooper Jacobi chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field. They had a tough time inside, where they allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois gave up 10 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they hit 75% of their free throws. The Panthers did limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will the Trojans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Little Rock moved to 5-5 on the season with a 60-56 home win over SIUE on Thursday, December 19th. The Trojans, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Little Rock led 30-22 at halftime, but allowed 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points of 116 fell well short of the 137 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Little Rock struggled offensively, shooting just 39% from the field and 37.5% on two-point attempts. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 19 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%.</p> <p>Ray'Sean Taylor led the Trojans with 18 points, despite shooting 3 of 10 from the field. Mwani Wilkinson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, along with 7 assists.</p><p>Little Rock's defense held their opponent to just 56 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Trojans limited their opponent to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with 15 makes on 40 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Little Rock's opponent shot 42%, hitting 8 of 19 threes. The Trojans also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6, shooting 54%. Little Rock gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Little Rock Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Predators. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Predators.</li><li>We like the Predators on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4. Los Angeles had a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left in regulation.</p> 

<p>The Kings were -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, including his 7th goal on a power play and his 8th goal later in the 2nd period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period.</p> <p>Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Does Nashville Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 goal line.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. All five of the Predators’ goals came from different players.</p><p>Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal of the season on another power play in the third period.</p> <p>Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist added his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p><p>Nashville's defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Rams and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 159 points, and Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Fordham in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>FORDHAM RAMS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Fordham Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Fordham improved to 5-5 on the season with an 87-72 win over Maine on Sunday. The Rams, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Fordham led 37-23 at halftime and scored 50 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 49. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Fordham's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting at a 47.4% clip, while shooting 52.4% on two-point shots.</p> <p>The Rams added 13 offensive rebounds and 19 assists, with AJ Lopez leading the way with 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting. Jackie Johnson III and Romad Dean each contributed 16 points, with Dean going 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Fordham's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts (22/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fordham's defense couldn't contain the shooters, who hit 47% of their threes (9/19). They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 attempts (64%). Fordham gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win at Mohegan Sun Arena?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game</h3> 
<p>The Bulldogs dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 99-77 road loss to St. John's on Wednesday. Entering the game as +21 underdogs, Bryant not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 
<p>After trailing 45-41 at halftime, Bryant struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 36 points while allowing 54. The total points for the game reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Zuby Ejiofor and Keyshawn Mitchell were dominant for Bryant in their last game, with Ejiofor scoring 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Mitchell added 21 points and 12 boards, hitting 8-of-12 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point range.</p> <p>As a team, Bryant shot 49.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 55% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs also connected on 15-of-24 free throws, shooting 62.5% from the line.</p><p>Despite giving up 99 points, Bryant's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the inside game, as they gave up 31 two-point baskets on 59% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bryant's defense allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts. Bryant allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Fordham Rams vs Bryant Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Owls and Rams game? Catch the action at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -3 against Temple in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Temple Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 62-61 win over Davidson on Wednesday. The Owls were favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-24 at halftime, Temple turned things around by scoring 38 points in the second half while holding Davidson to 30. The Owls’ strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>In their last game, Temple's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 42.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 57.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 19 points, while Bobby Durkin contributed 14 points and hit 50% of his threes. Quante Berry was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 50% from deep.</p><p>Temple's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (23/54). They allowed 57% shooting inside the arc, with the opposing team making 20 of 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3/19 shooting (15%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 (81%). Temple gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rams Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island improved to 9-1 on the season with a 77-69 win over Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Rams, who were favored by 9.5 points, didn’t cover the spread but got the win at home.</p> <p>Rhode Island led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game ended at 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 142.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 52.9% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 60.7%, converting 17 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from three. Jamarques Lawrence added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and dishing out 7 assists. Rhode Island finished with 20 assists as a team, with Joe Ostrowsky contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds, while knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. From inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 34 shooting, which is 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense held the other team to 8 of 26 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 60%.</p>

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Titans and Mastodons game? Catch the action at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, as the Mastodons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with the Mastodons being the favored team playing at home against the Titans.</p><h3>DETROIT TITANS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Titans +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Mastodons.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue Fort Wayne winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Titans are getting ready for their 15th game of the season, with a record of 0-14. All of their games this season have been played on the road. As of now, Detroit has a 3-11 record against the spread before today's game. This includes a 3-8 record vs. the spread on the road and 0-3 at home.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 14 games, Detroit has an over/under record of 6-7-1, with their games averaging 138 points per game on average. When assessing the Titans' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1-1, with their games averaging 136 points per game.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 60.9 points per game, Detroit struggled in their previous game. Against IUPUI, the Titans scored 55 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. The team's top scorer is Jayden Stone, who enters today's matchup with an average of 18.9, while Marcus Tankersley also carries a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>Facing Purdue Fort Wayne, Detroit aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.1 points allowed per game (242nd). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Detroit's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 47.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 41.0% this season.</p><h3>Can the Mastodons Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>After playing 14 games, Purdue Fort Wayne has a 12-2 record. In their previous ten home games, Purdue Fort Wayne has a 9-1 record, including last year. When looking at Purdue Fort Wayne's ATS performance, they have a current record of 8-3-1. In their last ten games, Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 3-1-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne comes in with an over/under record of 6-6-0 through 14 games, with their games averaging a combined 147.4 points per game so far. Looking at the Mastodons' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 130 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Purdue Fort Wayne offense put up 73 points against Northern Kentucky. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41% and made 14 threes. Offensively, the Mastodons hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 76th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 55th in terms of percentage and 25th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Purdue Fort Wayne defense is giving up an average of 66.4 points per contest. Purdue Fort Wayne will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Northern Kentucky to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Detroit Titans vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Dragons and Bison are set to face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bison will host the game at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. Drexel comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +2</p><p>This game will be played at Burr Gymnasium at 3:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Drexel Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 6-4 this season with a 77-70 win over Albany on Saturday. Drexel was a +2.5 point underdog going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Drexel led 37-23 at halftime, but Albany made things interesting by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half. Drexel managed to score 40 points after the break to hold on for the win. The total points for the game were 147, just over the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 77 points while shooting 61% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks in part to hitting 54.5% of their three-pointers (6/11) and 63.3% of their two-point attempts (19/30).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons connected on 80.8% of their shots, going 21/26. Amar'e Marshall led the way with 19 points, while Kobe MaGee added 17, hitting 50% from deep. Jason Drake, DeMarr Langford Jr., and Kacper Klaczek each contributed 14 points, with Langford shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Even with Drexel allowing 70 points, the Dragons couldn’t capitalize on their defensive efforts from beyond the arc, where they held their opponent to just 10% shooting (2/19). Drexel’s defense struggled inside, giving up 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 25 of 38 shots.</p> <p>Drexel also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 attempts for a 93% success rate. The Dragons allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bison Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Howard improved to 3-6 on the season with an 88-83 win over UNCW on Saturday. The Bison, who were +5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Howard led 45-40 at halftime and matched UNCW point-for-point in the second half, with both teams scoring 43. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Howard's offense was on fire in their last game, scoring 88 points with a field goal percentage of 52.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They were especially deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 20 threes for a 65% shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 26 attempts, good for 80.8%.</p> <p>Khamari McGriff led the way with 34 points, shooting 14 of 16 from the field. Marcus Dockery added 27 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes and dishing out 7 assists. Blake Harper and Joshua Strong each contributed 18 points, with Strong hitting 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 13 threes on 20 attempts, a 65% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% rate.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

It's "payback" time for the LA Clippers. Or is it?
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LA CLIPPERS at DENVER NUGGETS, 10 PM ET (Friday)</strong></span></h3>
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Could there have been anything more painful for the Los Angeles Clippers, a team with such high expectations after the acquisition of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, than to go up three games to one in a playoff series and then lose the series and be eliminated?

The answer: no.

And who administered that blow? The Denver Nuggets, who they oppose on Christmas.

Many people felt the Clippers should have been the favorites to win the NBA title, but that aspiration on the part of owner Steve Ballmer came crashing down with a thud.

Then there was some ugliness. George threw coach Doc Rivers under the bus, accusing him of not bothering to make in-game adjustments as the team was faltering. Other players were feeling that way too. Rivers was, in the minds of many, scapegoated and sent packing. Ty Lue is the new coach. But Lue, as a Clippers assistant, was the guy who was responsible to make those adjustments George said weren't made.

Maybe you can figure the whole thing out.

At any rate, the Clips opened the season strong, going up 20 over the Lakers after a quarter and winning it 116-109. George was sizzling, with 33 points on 13-of-18 shooting.

And so now they are set for their revenge moment on Christmas.

Denver lost the opener on its home floor, falling by a 124-122 margin in overtime against the Sacramento Kings.

Nikola Jokic is a monster. The center scored 29 points with 15 rebounds and 14 assists against Sacramento, and Michael Porter, who demonstrated in the bubble that he was ready to make the big leap, had 24 points. Both players had three blocked shots.

But it was Jokic who made the key turnover at the end, as Harrison Barnes stole the ball from him to set up the winning basket by Buddy Hield in overtime.

But with all of that having been said, you still stand a chance of going down when your big scorer has a lousy offensive night. Jamal Murray played 34 minutes but was just one for nine from the field. Obviously he has more to offer than that. He is priced at +2500 by the folks at <a href="https://record.commissionkings.ag/_SwFIINNFoTmu11z-n_bVh2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/"><strong>BetOnline</strong> </a>to be the top scorer on Christmas Day.

Denver bricked from downtown (28%), allowed the Kings to pull down 17 offensive rebounds and gave up 19 fast break points.

The Nuggets were not a highly-ranked defensive team to begin with (16th out of 30 NBA teams in Defensive Rating) and they lost tough defenders like Torrey Craig and Jerami Grant.

Another thing that is somewhat bothersome is that they give some hype to certain players and then elect not to use them. Ball-handling wizard Facundo Campazzo, who is a great passer and a long-time star in Europe, only got eight minutes of playing time. And Bol Bol, who seems to get a lot of buzz when the games don't count, didn't get on the floor at all. That was a "DNP-CD," meaning that was a coach's decision. There are expectations surrounding this Nuggets team. If coach Michael Malone can improve the situation but doesn't, he's going to be hitting the pavement.

If there is some kind of "mission" on the part of the Clippers to extract some revenge, you're going to see the intensity manifest itself on the defensive end. And that is one area in which LA is well-equipped. And while it is true that Jokic is a handful, and Murray should shoot better, the Clippers will come out of this on the long end.

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Red Sox host the Yankees today at Fenway Park in Boston and will be looking to move above .500 for the season, as they are 55-47. However, they come into the game as slight money line underdogs (-108), while the Yankees are -111. The over/under line is currently at 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>FOX will be televising this AL East matchup, with first pitch from Boston set for 7:15 PM ET. Marcus Stroman is starting for the Yankees, and the Red Sox are starting Kutter Crawford. New York is currently on a three-game losing streak.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -108</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, July 27th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston picked up a 9-7 win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 1st inning, scoring nine of their ten runs. As for the Yankees, they scored their seven runs in the 5th and 6th innings.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello got the start for the Red Sox, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out four. He did not factor in the decision as the win went to Bailey Horn out of the bullpen. Kenley Jansen got the save. Nestor Cortes only went 4 2/3 innings for the Yankees, giving up four runs on nine hits.</p>

<p>Austin Wells had a big game at the plate for the Yankees, going 3/5 with a home run. Anthony Volpe also went deep for New York, going 2/5. Aaron Judge went 1/4 with three RBIs.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>The Yankees are 2nd in the AL East, two games behind the Orioles for the division lead. Overall, the Yankees are 60-45, but they have dropped three straight games heading into today's road matchup vs. the Red Sox. New York lost the series opener to Boston.</p>

<p>At home, the Yankees are 27-23 this season, and they have been really good on the road at 33-22. As the favorite, the Yankees are 46-39 this year and 14-6 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 18-10-4, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>While the Yankees have been a winning team overall, they have not been a good bet to cover the run line, as they are just 54-51. They have been better on the road, where they are 31-24, compared to 23-27 at home. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 16-4, but have struggled as the favorite, going just 38-47. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.1, while it is -3.4 in losses.</p><p>The New York Yankees are on the road against the Boston Red Sox today. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their season average of 9.0 runs per game. The Yankees have a 55-46 over/under record on the season, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, their record is 6-3. This is only the third time this season that the over/under line has been set at 9.5 runs, and their games have gone over the total in their last two games.</p><p>New York is sending right-hander Marcus Stroman to the mound today vs. the Red Sox. Stroman is coming off a rough outing vs. the Rays, where he took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three runs (two earned). Looking back over his last four starts, Stroman has allowed at least two home runs in three of them. Stroman's ERA for the season is 3.51, along with a record of 7-5. Out of his 20 starts, Stroman has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 6.77 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has allowed 17 homers and is averaging 3.83 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the league in runs per game at 5, but they are also the top home run hitting team in the league, with 152 homers. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 8th in the league, and have the league's best walk rate. The Yankees are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been two of the Yankees' top hitters this season. Soto is batting .307 and has gone deep 26 times, while Judge is leading the league with 36 home runs and has driven in a league-leading 92 runs. Soto has been especially hot of late, going 15/39 in his last nine games with four homers. Giancarlo Stanton is also on a 10-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 3rd in the AL East, trailing the Orioles by 5.5 games. Overall, the Red Sox are 55-47, and they are 14-11 against other teams in the AL East. The Yankees are just ahead of the Red Sox in the AL East, holding a 2.0-game lead over them.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are an even 25-25 this year, and they are 30-22 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 52 games, going 31-21 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, the Red Sox are 24-26 this year. Boston has won three straight at home, and their overall series record is 15-12-5. Currently, they are winning their series vs. the Yankees.</p><p>When betting on the Red Sox this season, it's been more profitable to take them on the run line on the road. They are 29-23 against the run line on the road, compared to 19-31 at home. They are also 29-21 against the run line as an underdog, compared to 19-33 as a favorite. Their average run differential in all games is +0.3 runs per game, but it jumps to +0.9 runs per game on the road.</p><p>When the Boston Red Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their season average of 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 49-47, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9.5 runs is 6-7. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Kutter Crawford will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Dodgers, as he gave up six earned runs in five innings of work. In that July 21st start, he gave up two homers. Before that outing, he had picked up the win in three straight starts. Crawford's ERA for the season is 3.37, along with a record of 6-8. Looking at his overall numbers, Crawford has made 20 starts, 11 of which were quality starts. His WHIP for the season is 1.05, and opponents are batting .215 vs. Crawford this year.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 8th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's 2nd best hitting team, with a team batting average of .258. The Red Sox have also been one of the league's top power-hitting teams, as they are 8th in home runs and have the league's best isolated power mark.</p>

<p>Over his last six games, Jarren Duran has gone 10/27 with two homers and nine RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .291, which is 4th on the team. Tyler O'Neill has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/22 in his last five games with four homers.</p>

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