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<p>At 7:40 PM from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, we have an interleague matchup between the Brewers and Royals. Heading into the game, the Brewers have a record of 20-13, while the Royals are 20-15. Cole Ragans will be starting for the Royals, and he is facing off against Bryse Wilson for the Brewers.</p>

<p>Kansas City is the favorite at -147, and the over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. If you're looking to watch this one on TV, it is being carried by BSWI.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS MILWAUKEE BREWERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -147</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:40 ET on Monday, May 6th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BREWERS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Brewers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Brewers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Cubs with a 5-0 loss. Milwaukee was the -140 favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind early, as the Cubs scored three times in the 2nd.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Brewers only had five hits but didn't score a run. Their biggest issue was not having a timely hit, as they didn't score a run until the 5th inning. Freddy Peralta took the loss and only lasted five innings, giving up three earned runs.</p><p>Milwaukee is 20-13 overall this season, with their record placing them in a tie with the Cubs for the NL Central lead. The Brewers lost the final two games of their series vs. the Cubs and are 5-5 across their last 10. So far, they have gone 8-5 against other teams in the NL Central.</p>

<p>On the road today, the Brewers are 13-6 this season compared to an even 7-7 at home. Milwaukee has been really good in day games this year, going 12-5. As the road underdog, the Brewers have gone 9-3 this season, and their overall series record is 6-3-2.</p><p>The Brewers have been a profitable team to back on the run line this season, going 16-17 overall. They are 12-7 against the run line on the road, where they are outscoring opponents by an average of 1.7 runs per game. As the underdog, they are 12-6 against the run line, while they are just 4-11 when favored.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers have had a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 19-14. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 13-5. The Brewers have played in 2 games this season with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs in just 6.1% of their games this season.</p><p>Bryse Wilson gets the start for the Brewers today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made three starts and nine appearances this season, coming in with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 3.00. Wilson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.00. The right-hander's last outing came on April 29th, where he took the loss, going six innings and giving up one earned run. Before that, he had a quality start vs. the Padres, going 3 2/3 innings and not giving up a run. Wilson has a total of one quality start this season.</p>
<p>Christian Yelich has been a big part of the Brewers' offense this season, as he is batting .333 with an OBP of .422. Yelich has also hit five home runs, which is 2nd on the team and 6th in the league. Catcher William Contreras has also been a big part of the Brewers' offense, as he is batting .336 and has a team-high 27 RBIs. Contreras is also on a seven-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Over the team's last five games, both Blake Perkins and Willy Adames have struggled at the plate, with Perkins hitting just .211 and Adames coming in at .200. However, Adames has three homers and nine RBIs in this stretch. Adames and Rhys Hoskins are tied for the team lead with six homers.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Royals will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rangers with a 3-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Rangers scored three runs in the top of the 10th. Kansas City was the +115 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Daniel Lynch put together a good start for the Royals, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out six Rangers batters. However, the Royals' bullpen couldnjson't close things out, and James McArthur took the loss out of the bullpen. The Royals also wasted a big game from Bobby Witt Jr., who went 2/4 with a double and a run scored.</p><p>With an overall record of 20-15, the Royals are 2nd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 2.5 games. The Royals lost the final two games of their series vs. the Rangers and are 5-5 over their last 10 games. So far, they have gone 8-5 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 13-7 this season, and they are just above .500 at 7-8 on the road. As the favorite, Kansas City has gone 7-4 this season and 13-11 as the underdog. The Royals have been good at home when favored, putting up a mark of 5-2 this year.</p><p>When the Royals win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.4 runs per game. That's a big reason why they have a 23-12 run line record this season. They are 13-7 against the run line at home, where they have an average run margin of 1.6 runs per game. They are also 17-7 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>The Royals have played 33 games this season, and only 22.9% of them have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher. Their combined run average is 7.9, and their over/under record is 11-22. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 4-11.</p><p>Cole Ragans gets the start for the Royals today and is facing the Brewers at home. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with an ERA of 3.44. In his 36 2/3 innings of work, Ragans has one complete game and four quality starts. Ragans' ERA at home is 12.0, compared to 0.45 on the road, and he most recently pitched on April 30th, where he gave up one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work. He has won each of his last two starts.</p><p>Salvador Perez has been one of the league's top power hitters so far this season, as his eight home runs are the 3rd most in the MLB. Perez is also batting .328, which is the best mark on the team. He also comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak. Bobby Witt Jr. has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/37 in his last 10 games, and is batting .319 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Royals are averaging 4.6 runs per game and are one of the better hitting teams in the league in terms of batting average. However, they are just 19th in the league in terms of drawing walks. Overall, they are 14th in scoring and have been even better at home, where they are averaging 5 runs per game.</p>

Milwaukee Brewers vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 5/6/24

<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.</li><li>We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+163)</li><li>The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Seattle dropped to 15-17-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of the total.</p> 

<p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and failing to score. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive woes.</p><p>Seattle was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, marking the fourth time this season they’ve been held scoreless. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they gave the puck away 19 times.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in any period, including on power plays. The team remained scoreless after the first period, with Boston taking a 2-0 lead early on.</p><p>Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle's defense gave up two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The Kraken's defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.</p><h3>Can Vegas Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 21-8-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brett Howden scored his 6th, including the game-winner in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.</p> <p>Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out on power play opportunities.</p><p>On defense, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 11:52 in the first period and another at 12:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed a third goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</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>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Beaver Stadium in University Park is the site for this SMU Mustangs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions first-round college football playoff matchup, set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st. The game will be broadcast on TNT, with Penn State coming in with an 11-2 record and the Mustangs also at 11-2. The over/under line is at 53.5 points, and Penn State is -9 point favorites at home. The money line odds are -330 for Penn State and +257 for SMU.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs +9</p><p>This game will be played at Beaver Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning this one by a score of 27 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Penn State Nittany Lions to win, our ATS pick is to take the SMU Mustangs at +9</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The SMU Mustangs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>SMU enters Week 1 against Penn State with an 11-2 record, going 5-2 at home and 4-0 on the road. They’ve been favored in nine of their 13 games, holding a 7-2 record as the favorite. At home, they are 4-2 as the favorite, while they’ve gone 3-0 on the road when favored.</p> <p></p><p>The Mustangs have a +17.7 average scoring margin and are 7-4 against the spread this season. They’ve covered in three of four road games and are 5-4 ATS as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>SMU’s over/under record is 6-5, with their games averaging 59.4 points. Their average over/under line is 54.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 53.5 points.</p><p>SMU’s offense is 6th in points per game, scoring 38.5, and they are 22nd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 3,050 yards with a passer rating of 105. He has 22 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, completing 66% of his passes.</p> <p></p><p>SMU ranks 15th in passing yards per game and 29th in rushing yards, averaging 181.1 on the ground. Brashard Smith leads the rushing attack with 1,267 yards and 14 touchdowns. Roderick Daniels Jr. has 599 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.</p><p>SMU's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 9th nationally by allowing just 94.5 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Clemson, they gave up only 64 rushing yards on 32 attempts. However, the secondary struggled, allowing 262 passing yards and four touchdowns.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged a 55.6% completion rate against SMU, with 232.7 passing yards per game, ranking the Mustangs 113th in the nation. On average, quarterbacks have posted a 77.1 passer rating against SMU’s defense.</p><h3>Are The Penn State Nittany Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Penn State enters their Week 1 matchup against SMU with an 11-2 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 6-1, and have a 4-1 record on the road. The Nittany Lions have been favored in 10 of their 13 games, and they’ve gone 10-0 as the favorite this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their average scoring margin is +17.2 points per game, and they are 6-6 against the spread. At home, they are 3-4 ATS, and they’ve gone 3-2 on the road. As the favorite, Penn State is 6-4 ATS this season.</p> <p></p><p>Penn State’s over/under record is 5-7, with their games averaging 50 points. This week’s line is set at 53.5 points, higher than 12 of their games this season. Their average over/under line has been 49.8 points, and they’ve exceeded the total by an average of 0.2 points per game.</p><p>Penn State’s offense is averaging 33.6 points per game, ranking 22nd in scoring heading into week 11. However, they are 4th in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is their strength, averaging 203.6 yards per game on 37.5 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Nicholas Singleton leads the ground game with 838 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 2,894 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 109.</p><p>Despite a tough outing against Oregon, where they allowed 45 points and 469 total yards, Penn State's defense has been strong this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 16.4 points per game. They gave up 283 passing yards and four touchdowns in the game, while Oregon also rushed for 186 yards on 41 carries.</p> <p></p><p>Overall, Penn State's defense has allowed just 106.2 rushing yards per game (18th) and 178.5 passing yards per game (25th). Opposing quarterbacks have a 58.2% completion rate and a 77.3 passer rating against Penn State’s defense.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blues winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (+122)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Hurricanes Make it Happen in St. Louis?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 2-1-0 with a 4-1 win over the Penguins. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.</p> 

<p>After allowing the first goal, Carolina responded with four unanswered, each from a different player. Jackson Blake tied it up in the first period at 13:24.</p><p>Carolina's offense fired 39 shots on goal and found the net four times in their 4-1 win over Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes spread the scoring around, with four different players each scoring a goal. Jackson Blake netted his second goal of the season, while Jack Roslovic added his first.</p> <p>After Blake's first-period goal, Martin Necas followed up with his first goal of the year, coming on a power play. Shayne Gostisbehere, who also scored on a power play, now has two goals this season. Jesperi Kotkaniemi contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the year.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up the first goal at 12:20 in the first period, but they shut out the Penguins after that, leading to a 4-1 win. Frederik Andersen made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 6 takeaways, 15 hits, and 13 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Blues Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 1-0 overtime win against the Islanders, the Blues moved to 3-2-0 on the season. The game’s total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 1, with St. Louis as the underdog on the puck line.</p> 

<p>Jake Neighbours scored the game-winner at 2:04 into overtime. The Blues’ defense held the Islanders scoreless, with Joel Hofer making 34 saves in the shutout.</p><p>St. Louis took 30 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 1-0 overtime win against the Islanders. Jake Neighbours scored his first goal of the season, 2:04 into overtime. The Blues had 12 giveaways and were held scoreless through regulation.</p> <p>Philip Broberg picked up his fourth assist of the season on Neighbours’ goal, while goalie Joel Hofer earned his first assist of the year. St. Louis did not score on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues were outstanding, shutting out the Islanders 1-0. Goalie Joel Hofer made 34 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Blues' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Pioneers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Summ. The game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO. Northern Colorado comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +7</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Northern Colorado Be The Talk of Hamilton Gymnasium?</h3><h3>Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Northern Colorado improved to 4-5 on the season with an 81-76 home win over Air Force on Monday. The Bears, who were -9.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 41-26 at halftime, Northern Colorado allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Northern Colorado's offense shone in their last game, scoring 81 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 56.6%, thanks to 57.5% shooting on two-pointers and 38.5% from beyond the arc. They also hit 87% of their free throws, going 20-for-23 from the line.</p> <p>Langston Reynolds and Kyle Marshall each contributed 23 points, with Reynolds adding 11 rebounds. Both players shot over 70% from the field. Zach Bloch was also efficient, hitting 83.3% of his shots, including 75% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Northern Colorado's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent under 76 points, allowing them to shoot 52% from the field. The Bears gave up 23 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 57% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado's defense allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with the opponent shooting 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 for 87%.</p><h3>Can the Pioneers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Denver dropped to 3-8 on the season after a 95-94 loss to Cal Poly on Tuesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Pioneers kept it close and covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Denver led 39-28 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 189 went over the pre-game O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>Denver's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. They connected on 45.5% of their threes, going 10-for-22, and hit 80% from the free-throw line. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%.</p> <p>Jarred Hyder led the way with 29 points, hitting 8 of 13 from deep for a 61.5% three-point shooting performance. Nicholas Shogbonyo and DeAndre Craig each added 22 points, while Owen Koonce and Sebastian Akins chipped in 21 points apiece.</p><p>Despite Denver's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 95 points in their previous game. The Pioneers shot 47% from the field, connecting on 29 of their 61 attempts. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point shots, going 14 for 22.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver attempted 39 threes, making 15 for a 38% success rate. They also got to the free-throw line 31 times, converting 22 of those for 71%. On the offensive glass, they secured 17 rebounds.</p>

Northern Colorado Bears vs Denver Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Vikings and Roadrunners. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Roadrunners at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Bakersfield is favored by -3.5 against Portland State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Icardo Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Portland State improved to 4-5 on the season after an 81-75 road win over Pacific on Wednesday. The Vikings entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Portland State led 43-29 at halftime, but Pacific made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Portland State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Four other players scored 15 points, including Jefferson Koulibaly, who hit 3 of 8 from deep.</p><p>Portland State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Vikings allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Portland State's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, just 24% shooting. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 free throws, an 86% rate. The Vikings also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Bakersfield?</h3><p>The Roadrunners improved to 4-6 on the season with an 81-64 win over Portland on Wednesday. Bakersfield entered the game as +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 46-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Portland 35-29. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Bakersfield's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>CJ Hardy led the way with 22 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Austin Rapp added 21 points, connecting on 6 of 10 from deep. Jemel Jones and Max Mackinnon each contributed 17 points, with Jones hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Bakersfield gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Roadrunners' defense allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponents.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bakersfield's defense saw 9 of 24 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. The Roadrunners also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they connected on 11 free throws, an 84% clip.</p>

Portland State Vikings vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Georgia Southern comes into this R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl matchup with a 8-4 record, and they are the -5.5-point favorites over the Sam Houston Bearkats. The game is set for 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with ESPN2 handling the TV broadcast. The over/under line is at 46.5 points. The Bearkats are 9-3 on the season. The money line odds are -207 for Georgia Southern and +168 for Sam Houston.</p><h3>GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Sam Houston Bearkats winning this one by a score of 27 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Sam Houston Bearkats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Georgia Southern Eagles Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Georgia Southern enters their Week 1 matchup against Sam Houston with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 4-2 on the road and 3-2 at home. Out of 12 games, they’ve been favored in four, going 2-2 as the favorite. As the underdog, they’ve posted a 4-2 record.</p> <p></p><p>The Eagles have a +0.8 average scoring margin this season and a 7-3-1 record against the spread. They’ve gone 5-1 ATS as underdogs and 1-2-1 as favorites.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 46.5 points. Georgia Southern’s games have averaged 55.5 points, with an average over/under line of 58.3 points. Their over/under record is 4-7, with seven games featuring fewer points than this week’s line.</p><p>Georgia Southern’s offense is averaging 28.2 points per game, ranking 48th in the nation, and they are 62nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1. They focus on their passing game, ranking 23rd in completions and 31st in attempts, with an average of 239.9 passing yards per game. They are also 20th in completion percentage and third down conversions.</p> <p></p><p>JC French leads the team with 2,619 passing yards and a 66% completion rate. He has thrown 16 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 92. Jalen White has rushed for 655 yards and 13 touchdowns. Derwin Burgess Jr. has 603 receiving yards on 53 catches.</p><p>Georgia Southern's defense has allowed 27.3 points per game this season, including 20 points in their recent win over Appalachian State. They forced two interceptions in that game but gave up 488 total yards, including 290 passing yards.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 262.4 passing yards per game against Georgia Southern, completing 62.9% of their throws. On the ground, the Eagles have allowed 183.2 rushing yards per game on 34 attempts per contest.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Sam Houston Bearkats Upset The Georgia Southern Eagles?</h3><p>Sam Houston enters their Week 1 matchup against Georgia Southern with a 9-3 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 5-1, while their road record stands at 3-2. The Bearkats have been favored in six of their 12 games, posting a 5-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Sam Houston is 6-5, with a 4-2 mark at home. They’ve gone 3-3 ATS as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin this season is +3.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 3-8, with their games averaging 43.2 points. This week’s line is set at 46.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 50.4 points, and they’ve averaged a -7.0 margin against the total.</p><p>Sam Houston’s offense has leaned heavily on their ground game, ranking 10th in rushing attempts and averaging 192.4 yards per game, placing them 31st nationally. Jay Ducker leads the team with 719 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.</p> <p>Overall, Sam Houston is 75th in scoring, with 23.2 points per game, and they are ranked 112th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,598 yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 79.</p><p>Sam Houston's defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 16th nationally by allowing just 20 points per game. In their recent win against Liberty, they gave up 18 points and forced two interceptions. The Bearkats held Liberty to 83 passing yards, though they allowed 179 rushing yards on 36 attempts.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 142.3 rushing yards per game on 35.8 attempts against Sam Houston, while quarterbacks have posted a 73.7 passer rating, averaging 174.1 passing yards per game. The Bearkats have allowed a 58.9% completion rate this season.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>Game two of this Western Conference first-round series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets tips off at 10:00 PM ET from Ball Arena in Denver. Minnesota is currently up 1-0 in the series and are the 3 seed in the West. The Nuggets are the 2 seed and are favored by 5.5 points. The over/under line is sitting at 205.5 points, and the money line odds are +185 for the Timberwolves and -227 for the Nuggets. TNT is carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, May 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-112 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>Anthony Edwards had a huge game for the Timberwolves in their most recent game, as he scored 43 points on 58.6% shooting and knocked down three three-pointers. Edwards and the T-Wolves picked up a 106-99 win over the Nuggets and were 4.5-point underdogs heading into the game. The game fell 4.5 points short of the over/under line of 209.5 points.</p>

<p>Edwards wasn't the only player to have a big game, as Nikola Jokic scored 32 points for the Nuggets. Jokic also added nine assists and eight rebounds. Despite his big game, the Nuggets fell short of their average point total, as they scored just 99 points. The Timberwolves held the Nuggets to just 13 made threes, which was right at Denver's season average.</p><h3>Do the Timberwolves Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Minnesota has won five straight games and finished the regular season with a record of 56-26. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 3rd place and have gone 37-15 against other teams in the West.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Minnesota has a scoring differential of +0.7 points per game this season. On the road, they are 12-10 as the underdog and have an ATS record of 14-8 in those games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets by a score of 106-99. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game and have now won three straight games as the underdog. The O/U line for that game was 209.5.</p>

<p>This season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 45-42, and their games have averaged 219.4 points per game. Today's O/U line of 205.5 is lower than all of their previous games.</p><p>Minnesota comes into the game averaging 113 points per game this season, which is 18th in the NBA. Their scoring average has been a bit better on the road at 114.2 points per contest. The Timberwolves are 8th in field goal percentage this year, connecting on 48% of their shots from the field.</p>

<p>Anthony Edwards has been carrying the Timberwolves offense of late, averaging 33.4 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 53.2% of his shots from the field. In addition to his scoring, he has averaged 7.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in his last five games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.4 points per game in his last five games on a shooting percentage of 54.8%.</p><p>When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the league, allowing just 106.3 points per game. They have been especially tough at home, giving up just 103.3 points per contest.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, Minnesota has been even better, holding opponents to just 102.4 points per game. During that stretch, they have been very good at defending the two-point shot, giving up just 51.5% shooting from inside the arc.</p>

<p>One area where the Timberwolves have struggled a bit is at the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have given up 21.8 made free-throws per game, which is 28th in the league.</p><h3>Can Denver Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Today, the Nuggets are favored by 5.5 points at home against the Timberwolves. This season, Denver has been favored in 77 of their 82 games and has gone 56-21 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +6.1 points per game.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Nuggets are 22-22 at home and 18-24 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games and are 40-46 overall.</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 35-51-2, and their games have averaged 223.7 points per game. Today's O/U line of 205.5 is lower than all of their previous games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 106-99. The O/U line for that game was 209.5, and Denver was favored by 4.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>Overall, the Nuggets finished the season with a record of 57-25, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they went 33-19 and are 24-6 in non-conference games.</p><p>Overall, the Nuggets are 14th in scoring this season, at 114.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nuggets are 4th in the league, as they have hit 49% of their shots. One reason their scoring is a little below their field goal percentage is that they are 29th in both free throw attempts and makes. Denver's three-point shooting percentage is 11th best in the league.</p>

<p>Looking at the Nuggets' last five games, Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.2 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 10.2 assists. Michael Porter Jr. has hit 54.1% of his shots from the field and 51.2% of his threes in his last five games, leading to an average of 23 points and eight rebounds. Jamal Murray is averaging 22.6 points and six assists for the season but has hit just 40.9% of his shots in his last five games.</p><p>When looking at the Denver Nuggets' defense, they have been one of the best units in the league this season, coming in 6th in points allowed per game at 109.4. At home, they have been even better, ranking 5th in the NBA at 108.3 points per contest. This season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average 78.0% of the time against Denver.</p>

<p>One area where the Nuggets have been especially tough is defending the three-point line. They come in 2nd in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.1%. On the year, they are giving up just 11.1 made threes per game. Over their last five games, Denver's defense has given up just 32.4% shooting from deep.</p>

<p>Overall, the Nuggets' defense has been solid this season, ranking 8th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.6%. They have also been a good shot-blocking team, coming in 11th in the NBA at 5.6 blocks per game.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/6/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Bluejays. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 8-4 on the season with a 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Wildcats were -8 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.</p> <p>Villanova led 37-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Villanova put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 55.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%. They hit 65.4% of their two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.</p> <p>The Wildcats dished out 17 assists, but managed just 3 offensive rebounds. Eric Dixon led with 25 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 22. Tyler Perkins was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, as the other team connected on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 42%, making 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 81%. Villanova did well on the boards, limiting the other team to just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Creighton’s season record dropped to 7-5 after a tough 81-57 loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Creighton trailed 34-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 47. The Bluejays will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.</p><p>Creighton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. They hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%).</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both hit 5 threes, with Epps shooting 83.3% from deep and Ashworth hitting 41.7%. Epps finished with 21 points on 58.3% shooting overall, while Ashworth also added 21 points. Micah Peavy contributed 20 points and 8 assists, shooting 56.2% from the field.</p><p>Creighton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 16 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Racers and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on CBSS. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Bradley is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Murray State.</p><h3>MURRAY STATE RACERS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Murray State Racers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MURRAY STATE RACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Murray State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Racers Win on the Road?</h3><p>Even though Murray State is 8-11 overall, they have gone 5-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. So far, they have gone 3-5 on the road, and their average scoring margin is +4.1 points per game away from home. They have won three straight games on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Racers have gone 4-6 this season, and they have been the underdog in 10 of their 19 games. In their last game, they lost to Indiana State by a score of 72-63. So far, Murray State's record as the underdog is 3-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Murray State has gone 6-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-3 and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last three road contests, the Racers are 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Murray State games is 8-10, and the average scoring total in their games is 141.3 points. Today's over/under line of 140 is lower than the average OU line in their games (143.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points, and their OU record during that stretch is 0-3. On the year, 8 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Murray State offense is coming off a game where they scored 63 points against Indiana State. They posted a field goal percentage of 41% and connected on 7 threes. The top scorer for the Racers was Quincy Anderson with 21 points, while Nick Ellington also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>At this time, the Racers' defense is positioned 104th in the country, permitting 69.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.9 threes per game vs. Bradley. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.7%.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Bradley as Home Favorites</h3><p>Bradley enters today's game with a record of 14-5 and is currently riding a seven-game winning streak. They have been especially strong at home this season, going 7-2, and they have won their last four games at home.</p>

<p>On the year, the Braves have been favored in 15 of their 19 games, and they have gone 12-3 in those contests. Bradley's average scoring margin at home this season is +13.2 points per game compared to +3.2 points per game on the road.</p><p>Bradley has been a solid bet this season, going 11-5-2 against the spread. Their home ATS record is 6-2-1, and they have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three home games. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 9-4-2 vs. the spread this year and 5-4-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Bradley games is 13-5. So far, the average point total in their games sits at 143.4, while the average over/under line is at 139.4. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is at 146 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Bradley's offense looked good, scoring 95 points against Belmont. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 61% and made 5/6 free throws. The top scorer for the Braves was Duke Deen with 25 points, while Malevy Leons also chipped in with 17 points.</p><p>The Braves' defense is presently ranked 55th nationally, allowing an average of 66.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Bradley's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.5% this season.</p>

Murray State Racers vs Bradley Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Golden Eagles. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. Get ready to place your bets! Connecticut is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Connecticut Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>Connecticut comes into this game with a record of 26-3, including a 16-2 mark in Big East play. They have won two straight games and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 road games.</p>

<p>On the season, the Huskies have been dominant at home, going a perfect 18-0, compared to their 8-3 record on the road. They have been favored in 28 of their 29 games this season, going 26-2 as the favorite.</p><p>Connecticut has an ATS record of 17-11-1 this season and they are 6-4-1 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Huskies have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in Connecticut's games this season (144.8). So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>The Connecticut offense is coming off a game where they scored 91 points against Seton Hall. They posted a field goal percentage of 55.9% and connected on 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Tristen Newton, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.3, while Cam Spencer also carries a PPG average of 14.8 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Huskies' defense is ranked 16th in the country at 64.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Marquette, the Connecticut defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Connecticut made 19 free-throws vs. the Huskies.</p><h3>Will the Golden Eagles Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Marquette enters this game with a 22-7 overall record, including a 16-2 mark at home. They are coming off a loss to Creighton by a score of 89-75. Over their last ten games at home, the Golden Eagles have gone 9-1.</p>

<p>On the season, Marquette has been the underdog in seven games, going 4-3. They have gone 18-4 when favored. So far, Marquette has played 29 games, going 13-5 in Big East action and 9-2 in non-conference play.</p><p>Marquette has been a solid bet at home this season, going 12-5-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Golden Eagles have a mark of 6-3-1.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Marquette is 12-17 and today's line of 152 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (149.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with less than 152 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 158 points scored in those matchups.</p><p>The Golden Eagles' offense finished with 75 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 79.4 points per contest. The top scorer for the Golden Eagles was Kam Jones with 23 points, while David Joplin also chipped in with 21 points.</p><p>The Golden Eagles' defense is presently ranked 101st nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. Marquette's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Creighton offense to knock down 54% of their shots on their way to putting up 89 points.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Demons and Wildcats face off at 9:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -23.5 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>DePaul is 3-28 this season and has lost 19 straight games. They are 0-20 in Big East play and 0-13 on the road, where they are being outscored by an average of 20.8 points per game. The Blue Demons' last win came on December 20th, and they have gone 0-25 as the underdog this year.</p>

<p>In their last game, DePaul fell to Seton Hall by a score of 86-62. Over their last ten road games, the Blue Demons have gone 0-10, and they are 0-5 in their previous five contests away from home.</p><p>DePaul's ATS record this season is 10-20-1, including a mark of 5-8 on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Demons have gone 7-17-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, DePaul is 1-2 vs. the spread, and their ATS record as the underdog over their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>DePaul's over/under record this season is 17-14 and the average over/under line in their games is 145. So far, 23 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 136.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 157 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the DePaul offense put up just 62 points vs. the Seton Hall Pirates. Overall, they are now averaging 65 points per game which is 440th in the country. Elijah Fisher is leading the team in scoring at 10.4 points per contest. Da'Sean Nelson has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 9.7 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the DePaul defense is giving up an average of 82.5 points per contest. The DePaul defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 86 points and allowed Seton Hall to connect on 12 threes.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>At home this season, Villanova has gone 12-6, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 6-4. On the year, the Wildcats have been favored in 21 of their 31 games, going 14-7 in those contests.</p>

<p>Right now, Villanova is on a two-game losing streak, and their overall record is 17-14. In their last game, they lost to Creighton by a score of 69-67.</p><p>As the favorite, Villanova has gone 12-9 vs. the spread this season. Their home ATS record is 11-7 and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite. Over their last 3 home games, the Wildcats are 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Villanova games is 10-20-1. Today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.9). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 129 points. Over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 1-9.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Villanova offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Creighton. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.6%, and they made 9 threes. Eric Dixon was the leading scorer for the Wildcats, putting up 25 points. In addition, Justin Moore contributed 17 points.</p><p>This season, the Villanova defense has been impressive, holding the 23rd position in the country while permitting an average of 65.6 points per contest. Villanova's three-point defense is currently 223rd in the country at 8.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.0% of their shots vs. Villanova.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Villanova Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Cavaliers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 131.5 points, with the Cavaliers being the favored team playing at home against the Bears.</p><h3>MORGAN STATE BEARS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morgan State Bears +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MORGAN STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Even though we have Virginia winning straight-up, we like Morgan State at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Stand a Chance in Charlottesville?</h3><p>After playing 14 games, Morgan State has a 4-10 overall record. So far this season, the Bears have only played road games. Morgan State has a sub-.500 record against the spread, sitting at 2-5-1. However, in their last ten games this season, Morgan State has performed well vs. the spread, going 3-1.</p><p>Morgan State comes in with an over/under record of 5-3-0 through 14 games, with their games averaging a combined 152.5 points per game so far. When assessing the Bears' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-0, with their games averaging 164 points per game.</p><p>The Bears' offense finished with 76 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74.6 points per contest. Offensively, the Bears have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 254th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 311st in percentage and 309th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Bears' defense is positioned 258th in the country, permitting 79.3 points per game. So far, the Morgan State defense is giving up an average of 10.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.6 times per game (648th).</p><h3>Do the Cavaliers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Virginia enters their 12th game of the season with a record of 9-2. The Cavaliers have yet to win on the road, going 0-2, but are undefeated at home with a 7-0 record. As of now, Virginia holds a 5-4 ATS record heading into today's game. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 11 games, Virginia has an over/under record of 3-6-0, with their games averaging 122 points per game on average. In the Cavaliers' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 123 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>Against Memphis, the Virginia had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 65.6 points per game. They scored 54 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39.3% in the game. Leading the team in scoring is Reece Beekman, who is averaging 12.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Isaac McKneely also maintains a PPG average of 11.7 heading into game.</p><p>So far this season, the Virginia defense has been performing well, ranking 2nd in the country at 53.3 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Memphis, the Tigers finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 77 points vs. Virginia.</p>

Morgan State Bears vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/23

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Suns (-167) are favored by 3.5 points in a non-conference matchup against the Hawks (+138) at 7:30 ET. Phoenix has won two straight and is 28-20 overall, while Atlanta has also won two in a row and is 20-27 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on Peac. The over/under line for this matchup is 246.5 points.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, February 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-113 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Atlanta Possible for the Suns?</h3><p>The Suns are 3.5-point favorites today against the Hawks, and they have a 23-12 record as the favorite this season. In the Western Conference, the Suns are currently 6th with a record of 28-20.</p>

<p>On the road, the Suns are 14-9 this season, and they have won their last two games as the favorite. Against the spread on the road, they are 11-12, and their average scoring differential on the road is +3.0 PPG.</p>

<p>This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 24-24, and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game compared to today's line of 246.5. In their last game against the Nets, the teams combined for 256 points, and the O/U line was 234.</p>

<p>Phoenix's ATS record for the season is 18-29, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. In their win over the Nets, the Suns were favored by 4 points and won by a score of 136-120.</p><p>This season, the Suns are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. In terms of shooting, they are 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 21st in made threes at 11.9 per game. Overall, they have hit 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league.</p>

<p>So far, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.2% of their games. On the road, they are averaging 116.7 points per game compared to 116.9 at home. In terms of assists, they are 15th in the NBA.</p><p>At present, the Suns' defense is ranked 15th, allowing 114.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Suns are forcing 13.9 per game, which is 24th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 6 per game.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Hawks have won their last two games as the underdog, and they are currently 3.5-point underdogs against the Suns. As the underdog, Atlanta has gone 6-16 straight up and 6-16 vs. the spread.</p>

<p>Atlanta's O/U record for the season is 26-21, and the over has hit in each of their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 243.9 points, and today's O/U line is set at 246.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Lakers by a score of 138-122. They were favored by 6 points in that game and improved their ATS record to 12-35 (5-18 at home).</p>

<p>This season, the Hawks have an average scoring differential of -2.3 points per game at home. Overall, they are 20-27 and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-20 and 6-5 in their division.</p><p>So far this season, the Hawks have been one of the most prolific offenses in the league, averaging 120.6 points per game (3rd). They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 122.3 points per game (4th).</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, Atlanta is 5th in the NBA, averaging 101.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hawks are 23rd in the league at 46%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta is 8th in the NBA in made threes (13.6 per game) and 7th in three-point attempts. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 17th in the league at 36%.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hawks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 123.3 points per game (29th). Atlanta's defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 24th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/24

Tennis is a sport that has been around for more than centuries, and it remains a very popular sport throughout the world. Tennis betting still isn’t as popular as some of the other professional sports that are out there, but there are great betting options available.

There are some massive tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year, and those are known as the major tennis tournaments. Some of those tournaments are going to be taking place in the United States, but they also are taking place throughout the world.

This article is going to explain tennis betting, and will also give you some tips for how to bet tennis. This is always going to be a sport that provides a good betting option, especially during the times of the year in which other events aren’t taking place.

Here is a look at the best tennis sportsbooks that are available in the industry, and there are going to be some great betting options at each spot.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-tennis" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON TENNIS</h2>
Knowing where to bet on tennis is going to be just as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Every sportsbook is going to have some tennis betting options, but there are some sportsbooks that stand out more than others.

Here are six of the best tennis betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that you should look to use if you want to bet on this sport.

Best Tennis Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>The 2021-22 NBA season continues Tuesday, November 23, with four games around the Association, including the Western Conference clash from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, so we bring you the best Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers betting pick.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, the Trail Blazers are favorites to snap their three-game skid against the Nuggets, who have gone 5-1 SU and ATS in their previous six encounters with Portland. Denver has some serious injury worries ahead of this game, so let’s take a closer look.</p>



<h2>The Nuggets are winless in four consecutive outings</h2>



<p>The Denver Nuggets fell to 9-8 SU and 7-10 ATS on the young season following a heavy 126-97 defeat at the Phoenix Suns last Sunday. It was their fourth loss in a row, and the Nuggets failed to cover during that stretch.</p>



<p>Nikola Jokic missed the previous two contests due to a wrist injury, and the reigning MVP is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s clash in Oregon. Denver is without Jamal Murray (knee) and Michael Porter jr. (back), so the Nuggets could be pretty short-handed in this one against the Trail Blazers.</p>



<p>Jokic has been outstanding through his 14 outings in 2021-22, averaging 26.4 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists a night. The Nuggets are scoring 106.8 points per 100 possessions (21<sup>st</sup> in the NBA) while allowing 105.8 in a return (10<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<h2>The Trail Blazers aim for their fourth straight win  </h2>



<p>The Portland Trail Blazers (9-8; 7-10 ATS) are coming off a 118-111 home victory to the Philadelphia 76ers this past Saturday. It was their third win on the spin and fourth in their last five outings at any location, as the Trail Blazers continue to climb the Western Conference standings.</p>



<p>Damian Lillard enjoyed his best game of the season against the Sixers, accounting for 39 points, seven assists, and three blocks. Jusuf Nurkic posted a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, while C.J. McCollum added 18 points and five assists.</p>



<p>The Trail Blazers boast the fifth-highest offensive rating in the NBA, tallying 111.9 points per 100 possessions. On the other side of the ball, Portland yields 111.3 points per 100 possessions (26<sup>th</sup>) on 46.7% shooting from the field (tied-25<sup>th</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Denver:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games overall&nbsp;</li><li>1-5 ATS in the last six games on the road&nbsp;</li><li>1-5 ATS in the last six games against the Western Conference</li></ul>



<p><strong>Portland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 ATS in the last eight games at home</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-denver-nuggets-vs-portland-trail-blazers-pick">Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Pick</h2>



<p>Just nine days ago, the Nuggets trounced the Trail Blazers 124-95 and easily covered a 6-point spread at home. The Trail Blazers must be fired up to get revenge, and I’m expecting them to take full advantage of the Nuggets’ injury problems.</p>



<p>Portland is undefeated in eight straight outings in front of the home fans, covering six times in the process. The momentum is on the Trail Blazers’ side, as they’re looking to wrap up a four-game homestand in a strong fashion.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Seven of the last eight meetings between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets went in the over, but this time around, we shouldn’t expect to see a proper high-scoring affair if Nikola Jokic remains on the shelf. Without their best player, the Nuggets have had a lot of problems on the offensive side of the ball, and over its last four outings, Denver has averaged only 98.7 points per game.</p>



<p>Frankly, I don’t trust the Trail Blazers’ defense at all, but this is a great chance for Portland to make some improvements. I would still stick with the hosts to cover and avoid the totals, though neither team prefers to play at a fast pace.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under</strong></p>

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