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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-991) will host the Utah Jazz (+640) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 14 points, and the over/under line is set at 232.5.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game with a 7-20 record, which puts them 14th in the Western Conference. They have won two games in a row. Cleveland is 25-4 and has won four straight. They are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +14</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-130 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>Will the Jazz Win in Cleveland?</h3><p>Utah improved to 7-20 this season with a 105-94 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Jazz, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 199, falling well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 24-19 at the end of the 1st quarter, Utah took control by outscoring Brooklyn 31-21 in the 2nd quarter and 25-18 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 75-63 lead and held off the Nets, who edged them 31-30 in the final period.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points in their win over the Nets, scoring 14 in the 4th quarter despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 23.1% from three. Svi Mykhailiuk and Collin Sexton each added 18 points, with Mykhailiuk hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>Utah made 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from deep and 47.7% overall. Sexton and Mykhailiuk both scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Markkanen's big 4th quarter helped secure the win.</p><p>The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, giving up just 94 points in the win. They held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, and a mere 18 in the 3rd. Even with a 31-point 4th quarter, Utah's defense was solid throughout.</p> <p>Utah limited the Nets to 40% shooting, including just 17% from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn made only 7 threes. The Jazz also recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 25-4 on the season with a dominant 126-99 win over the 76ers on Saturday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 225, just over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, Cleveland took control by outscoring Philadelphia 36-25 in the 2nd and 33-21 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 99-76 lead, the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 107-82 to 117-82.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on an offensive show in their win over the 76ers, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 85.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mobley added 10 in the same period.</p><p>The Cavaliers tightened up defensively after a shaky 1st quarter, allowing just 69 points over the final three periods to hold the 76ers to 99 points. Cleveland's defense was particularly strong in the 3rd quarter, where they gave up just 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. Cleveland also recorded 8 steals and 1 block in the game.</p>

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

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

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

Last season they were laughing at the Miami Dolphins.

They're not laughing now. Or if they ARE laughing, they are doing it at their own peril.

The Dolphins, who won five games last season despite having the least amount of talent in the NFL, are sitting at 8-4 for the first time since 2003 (9-3 against the spread). And they are a legitimate contender for a playoff spot, either by way of an AFC East title or a wild card spot.

On Sunday, they will get a big test as they encounter the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, in a game that begins at 1 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

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Miami is making a habit of winning "ugly." Last week they scored a 19-7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 295 yards, though he had a rocky time of it in the first 30 minutes. This continues the transformation of this franchise, which looked like it might be one of the worst in recent NFL history through the first five games of the 2019 season, as insinuations about "tanking" hurled through the air.

But the Dolphins were undertaking a process of re-making the roster, gathering a slew of draft choices and clearing an awful lot of salary cap space. In the off-season they upgraded themselves in almost every department, and the results have been seen much sooner than most folks expected. They also made the controversial move toward first-round draft choice Tagovailoa as the starter at quarterback, even though such a thing came as a shock to incumbent Ryan Fitzpatrick. They simply saw more upset with the rookie, which would come in handy as the team made a playoff run.

The Chiefs have lost only once in twelve games (11-1 SU, 6-6 ATS), to the Las Vegas Raiders, and they have every incentive to keep going strong, since there will be only one AFC playoff bye. They are knotted up with the once-beaten Pittsburgh Steelers for the #1 seed.

In the NFL betting lines that have been established on this game by the folks at BetAnySports, the Chiefs are laying points:

<strong>Kansas City Chiefs -7.5 (+100)</strong>
<strong>Miami Dolphins +7.5 (-120)</strong>

<strong>Over 49.5 Points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 49.5 Points -110</strong>

There is no quarterback controversy with the Dolphins. There was no scenario where even after 111 yards on 19 attempts, Brian Flores was considering yanking Tua and putting Fitzpatrick into the game. What happened instead was that they went into a more up-tempo, no-huddle approach, in some cases splitting running backs out wide, and Tua responded with 185 second-half yards.

And two of those free agent pickups on defense - Shaq Lawson and Kyle Van Noy - combined for five fourth-quarter sacks. The second half action was punctuated by an all-out brawl, when Cincinnati's special teams gunner, Michael Thomas, launched with a second cheap shot against punt returner Jakeem Grant, bringing Flores off the sideline with an absolute fury. That scored him a lot of points with his players.

Obviously if there is anything we'd be worried about, it's that Tua wouldn't be able to trade points with Mahomes. And in his brief NFL career, he's had trouble playing two halves of football. But guess what? He hasn't thrown an interception yet.

And there are some real virtues this Miami team possesses. They are allowing just 17.7 points per game. They've held their opponents to just 32.2% on third down, which is the best percentage in the league. They have also covered seven of their last eight games. And who knows - they may have figured out a way to use all-purpose talent Lynn Bowden last week. He can throw, run, catch and even return kicks, as he did at Kentucky last year.

Kansas City has more weaponry; that is for sure. They have gained more yards and scored more points per drive than any team in pro football. And the Chiefs are the best team in the AFC. Period. But they have been in some very favorable situations this season where they have made things more difficult for themselves than they should have (against the Broncos, Chargers, Panthers and Raiders, even the Bucs). And perhaps it's worth pointing out that last year's version of the Fins scored victories over the two previous Super Bowl champs (the Pats and Eagles).

We're more than happy to take the points here with MIAMI.

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