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<p>Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Orioles and Mets is set for 1:10 PM ET from Citi Field in New York, NY. The Orioles are 74-53 and their money line odds are at +113, while the Mets are 65-61, and they are favored at -134. Baltimore is currently in 1st place in the AL East, while the Mets are 3rd in the NL East.</p>

<p>MLBN will be televising Wednesday's game, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. Sean Manaea will be starting for the Mets, while the Orioles are sending Cole Irvin to the mound.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -134</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 1:10 ET on Wednesday, August 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Orioles to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Baltimore cruised to a 9-5 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 8th inning, scoring four of their nine runs. As for the Mets, they scored their final run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were at +110 on the money line.</p>

<p>Dean Kremer pitched well for the Orioles in this one, going six innings and giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued three walks. Kremer got the win in the game, while Jose Quintana took the loss for the Mets.</p>

<p>At the plate, Baltimore was led by James McCann and Anthony Santander, who each homered and drove in three runs. Cedric Mullins also had a two-hit game and scored three times for the Orioles' offense.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 74-53, the Orioles lead the AL East by a half-game over the Yankees. Baltimore has gone 28-15 against other teams in the AL East. The Orioles are on the road today, and they are 37-25 on the road this year.</p>

<p>Baltimore has been good as the favorite this year, going 61-41, and they are 13-12 as the underdog. The Orioles' overall series record is 23-11-6, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall. This includes dropping the series opener vs. the Mets but bouncing back to take game two of the series.</p><p>The Orioles are a strong run line bet on the road, where they are 38-24 this season. They have covered the run line in five straight road games and are 18-7 as underdogs. Baltimore's average run margin in winning games is +3.7, compared to -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The Baltimore Orioles have an over/under record of 69-48 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.4 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 21-15. Overall, 40% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Cole Irvin is getting the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and four of them have been quality starts. Irvin's ERA for the season is 4.85, along with a record of 6-5. Looking back at his last outing, Irvin came out of the bullpen and finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he went three innings and gave up one earned run on four hits. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight outings.</p>
<p>Not only do the Orioles lead the league in home runs this season, but they are also 1st in slugging percentage and isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Baltimore's offense has been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .255, which is 5th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Gunnar Henderson has gone 10/34 with four home runs and nine RBIs. For the season, he is batting .287 and has 33 homers, which is 2nd on the team. Anthony Santander has the most homers on the team, but is batting just .239 for the season.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 65-61 overall, and they are 8.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. New York is 22-17 against other teams in the NL East. The Mets are hosting the Orioles today, and they are 34-33 at home this season.</p>

<p>So far, the Mets have gone 31-28 on the road. They are also 42-35 as the favorite and 23-26 as the underdog. New York's overall series record is 20-16-7 this year, and they are 4-6 across their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Mets win, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.5 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 59-67, with a scoring margin of +0.2 runs per game. They are 31-28 against the run line on the road and 28-39 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 31-46 against the run line, and as the underdog, they are 28-21.</p><p>The Mets have a combined run average of 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-58. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 24-15. Overall, 25.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Left-hander Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today as he faces off against the Orioles at home. Manaea has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 9-5 with a 3.46 ERA. In his last outing, he went seven innings, giving up three earned runs, and got the win. Before that, he had pitched seven innings in three straight outings without giving up an earned run. Manaea has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 8.93 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 13 homers and is averaging 3.6 walks per nine innings.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Mets are 5th in home runs this season and are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Mets are batting .249, which is 9th in the league, and are also among the league leaders in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been the Mets' top power threats this season, as Lindor has 24 homers and Alonso has 27. Lindor is also batting .265 for the season, and Alonso is hitting just .242. Lindor has been hot of late, going 11/33 in his last eight games.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Bears and Tigers face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. The Tigers are hosting the game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Clemson is favored by -14.5 vs. California in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Clemson winning straight-up, we like California at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does California Have A Chance at Littlejohn Coliseum?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>California’s record dropped to 7-6 after an 86-74 loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Golden Bears were +14 underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Cal led 42-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 48. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.</p><p>California's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field (22/55) with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 6 of 21 from beyond the arc, shooting 28.6% from three, while connecting on 82.8% of their free throws (24/29). The Golden Bears also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, shooting 9/23 overall and 1/5 from three. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 24 points, hitting 2/7 from deep, while Cameron Corhen was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 7/8 and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite California's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 86 points, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 52% of their two-point attempts, going 18/34.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, California allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 76%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Clemson?</h3><p>Clemson improved to 11-3 on the season with an 85-71 win over Stanford on Wednesday. The Tigers, playing at home, were -10.5 point favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.</p> <p>After leading 43-41 at halftime, Clemson clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 30 points while scoring 42 themselves.</p><p>Clemson's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc. They were also impressive at the free-throw line, hitting 87.5% of their attempts.</p> <p>Oziyah Sellers was a standout, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from three, finishing with 20 points. Chase Hunter led the team with 22 points, while Chauncey Wiggins added 17, hitting 4 of 5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Clemson's defense giving up 71 points, they couldn't slow down the opposition's shooting, as they allowed a 48% field goal percentage. The Tigers gave up 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, with the other team hitting 51% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Clemson also struggled to contain the three-point line, where the other team knocked down 8 of 19 attempts, shooting 42% from deep. The Tigers sent the opposition to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 shots for an 87% success rate. Clemson also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

California Golden Bears vs Clemson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Blue Raiders and Flames face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Flames are hosting the game at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. The over/under for this Conference USA conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with Liberty being favored by -7.5 at home against Middle Tennessee.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Middle Tennessee as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Middle Tennessee improved to 8-4 on the season with a 73-69 road win over FIU on Thursday. The Blue Raiders, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Middle Tennessee turned things around by outscoring FIU 41-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 150-point over/under line.</p><p>Middle Tennessee put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 52.6% of their two-point attempts and 31.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 19 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Blue Raiders shot 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Vianney Salatchoum led the way with 21 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Jlynn Counter added 17 points, shooting 75.0% overall, while Asim Jones and Camryn Weston each contributed 15 points, with Jones also dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Middle Tennessee's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 29 of their 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 made baskets on 42 attempts, resulting in a 54% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team connected on 6 of 15 shots, shooting 40%. Middle Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 5, shooting 83%. The Blue Raiders allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Liberty Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Flames dropped to 9-2 on the season after a 71-70 loss to Western Kentucky on Thursday. Liberty, who were -10 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 141, just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Liberty looked strong early, leading 35-21 at halftime. However, they allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 35, resulting in the narrow loss.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with two-point shooting at 54.3% (19/35) and three-point shooting at 29.6% (8/27). They struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 50% (8/16) of their attempts.</p> <p>Zach Cleveland and Julius Thedford each scored 18 points, with Cleveland adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Kaden Metheny contributed 17 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from beyond the arc. Owen Aquino had a strong performance, shooting 62.5% (5/8) and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots and pulling down 8 boards.</p><p>Liberty's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Flames allowed 54% shooting, as the other team went 19 for 35 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Liberty held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 8 makes on 27 attempts. The Flames also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8 shots for 50%. Liberty gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Huskies and Cardinals game? Catch the action at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Lamar being favored by -10.5 at home against Houston Christian.</p><h3>HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Montagne Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Lamar winning straight-up, we like Houston Christian at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Huskies Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Houston Christian fell to 2-9 on the season after a 62-46 loss to North Texas on Sunday. Playing on the road, the Huskies entered the game as +22.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 30-23 at halftime, Houston Christian scored 23 points in the second half while allowing 32. The game’s total of 108 points came in well under the 128.5 O/U line.</p><p>Houston Christian struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points on 34.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, with a particularly rough performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 22 threes (18.2%).</p> <p>Johnathan Massie and Julian Mackey each contributed 14 points, with Massie hitting both of his three-point attempts. The Huskies shot 50% on two-pointers and 80% from the free-throw line, connecting on 12 of 15 attempts.</p><p>Despite Houston Christian's defense allowing 62 points, they couldn't capitalize offensively. The Huskies gave up 47% shooting from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts, as their opponents went 18/33 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Houston Christian's defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 72%.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Cardinals fell to 4-6 on the season after a 101-57 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. Lamar entered the game as +25 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Lamar trailed 49-22 at the half and allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 35 of their own.</p><p>Lamar's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 57 points on 32.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit only 34% of their two-point attempts (17/50) and 30% from beyond the arc (6/20). At the free-throw line, they converted just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.</p> <p>Despite the shooting woes, Lamar grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Darrion Williams led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Christian Anderson shot 80% from the field, contributing 20 points and 5 rebounds, while Chance McMillian added 19 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Lamar's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 101 points on 55% shooting. Their opponents shot 63% from two-point range, hitting 23 of 36 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Lamar allowed 13 threes on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 88%.</p>

Houston Christian Huskies vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dons and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Friel Court in Pullman, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Washington State is favored by -2.5 against San Francisco in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington State Cougars -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Friel Court at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Dons Grab a Win in Pullman?</h3><h3>San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dons improved to 12-3 on the season with an 89-81 win over Pacific on Thursday. San Francisco, who were -13 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, the Dons exploded for 55 points in the second half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 170 easily surpassed the over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>San Francisco's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.6%, thanks in part to hitting 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 attempts for a 90.5% rate.</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points, shooting 60% overall. Malik Thomas added 24 points, and Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50%. The Dons also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists as a team.</p><p>San Francisco's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Dons held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 81% clip. San Francisco also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cougars Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State improved to 12-3 on the season with a 73-59 win over Loyola Marymount on Monday. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 36-34 at halftime, Washington State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Washington State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 three-point shots.</p> <p>Nate Calmese and Caleb Stone-Carrawell each scored 20 points, with Stone-Carrawell hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Tomas Thrastarson added 17 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes, while Dane Erikstrup contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 from long range. The Cougars had 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite Washington State's defensive struggles, allowing 59 points on 49% shooting, they still held their opponent to just 59 points. The Cougars gave up 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington State allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 71% rate.</p>

San Francisco Dons vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and UNC Asheville is favored by -9 vs. Western Carolina.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -9</p><p>This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Western Carolina Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Catamounts dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 74-68 home loss to USC Upstate on Saturday. Western Carolina entered the game as -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Western Carolina led 37-31 at halftime but were outscored 43-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 161.5 O/U line.</p><p>Western Carolina put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 57.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32.1% of their threes (9/28).</p> <p>Brit Harris led the way with 16 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Bernard Pelote, Cord Stansberry, and Carmelo Adkins each added 14 points, with Adkins and Pelote both hitting 50% from three. Karmani Gregory contributed 11 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 30.8% from the field.</p><p>Western Carolina’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, with 15 two-point baskets.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Carolina’s defense held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 9 made threes on 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, a 68% rate.</p><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win at Kimmel Arena?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNC Asheville dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 74-52 road loss to George Mason on Tuesday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-26 at halftime, Asheville struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 40.</p><p>UNC Asheville struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 38.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.</p> <p>Jalen Haynes was a bright spot, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, shooting 12 of 15 from the field. The Bulldogs also shot 61.5% from the free-throw line and collected 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 10 assists as a team.</p><p>UNC Asheville Bulldogs struggled defensively, giving up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 62% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 21 of 29 shooting, a 72% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, UNC Asheville's defense gave up 6 threes on 14 attempts, a 42% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they hit 14 free throws, shooting 60%. The Bulldogs allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Billikens? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Saint Joseph's.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Not only will Saint Louis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Hawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Saint Joseph's improved to 10-4 on the season with an 81-72 win over UMass on Tuesday. The Hawks were -10 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Leading 37-33 at halftime, Saint Joseph's scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 153 went over the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 57.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 35.5% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 78.3%, going 18-for-23.</p> <p>Rahsool Diggins led the way with 33 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.3% from three. Daniel Rivera contributed 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% overall. Rasheer Fleming was efficient, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 3-of-5 from deep, finishing with 16 points.</p><p>Saint Joseph's gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponents hit 15 of 26 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Saint Joseph's defense allowed 11 threes on 31 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%.</p><h3>Do the Billikens Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Saint Louis evened their record at 6-6 with an 88-63 road win over Fordham on Tuesday. Entering the game as +1 point underdogs, the Billikens not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Saint Louis took control early, leading 42-29 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Fordham 46-34. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>The Billikens put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 60.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 67.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 73% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 38.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Gibson Jimerson led the way with 33 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 71.4% from three-point range. He also grabbed 8 rebounds. The team finished with 15 assists, with Robbie Avila and Isaiah Swope each contributing 4.</p><p>Saint Louis held their opponent to 63 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The Billikens allowed 19 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Louis gave up just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 for 71%. The Billikens allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Lightning are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Rangers.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Lightning to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Rangers Grab a Win in Tampa?</h3><p>The Rangers moved closer to .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 16-17-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p>

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers in this one. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including one with 3:23 left in the third period to put the game out of reach.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They also recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense added 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. New York will look to tighten up in the second period, where they gave up both of their goals, including one with just 8 seconds left in the period.</p><h3>Will the Lightning Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 19-11-2 with a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>After leading 2-0 in the first period, the Lightning allowed the Jets to score seven of the next nine goals. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss.</p><p>In their 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning fired 30 shots on goal, with four finding the back of the net. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point added his 8th on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee netted his 4th, and Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th.</p> <p>The Lightning had 8 giveaways and recorded 4 assists. Jake Guentzel picked up his 8th assist of the season, and Nick Paul added his 7th. Nikita Kucherov's goal was unassisted.</p><p>After tying the game at 4-4 in the third period, Tampa Bay's defense faltered, allowing three consecutive goals to the Jets. The first came just 7:38 into the period, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage, but the Lightning's defense also committed 8 giveaways.</p>

New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Pioneers and Coyotes game? Catch the action at Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, SD, as the Coyotes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. The over/under for this game is set at 163.5 points, and South Dakota is favored by -9.5 vs. Denver in a Summit conference matchup.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sanford Coyote Sports Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Coyotes.</li><li>Even though we have South Dakota winning straight-up, we like Denver at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Denver Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Denver dropped to 3-10 on the season after a 91-70 road loss to South Dakota State on Thursday. The Pioneers entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Denver trailed 46-19 at halftime but put up a better fight in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Denver's offense struggled from the field, shooting just 34.9% overall, but they managed to hit 12 threes at a 35.3% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they added 14 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line.</p> <p>Oscar Cluff was a standout, scoring 30 points and grabbing 19 rebounds in just 24 minutes, shooting 78.6% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Denver's defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws (81%).</p><h3>Will South Dakota Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>South Dakota's season record fell to 6-7 after a 68-54 road loss to Kansas City on Thursday. Entering the game as +5 point underdogs, the Coyotes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 31-26 at halftime, South Dakota allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. The total points for the game were 122, well below the over/under line of 153.5.</p><p>South Dakota's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.8% from the field, including 18.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 34%, and they managed only 6 assists as a team.</p> <p>Jamar Brown led the Coyotes with 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 37.5% overall and 28.6% from deep. Cameron Faas added 17 points, hitting 37.5% from three-point range.</p><p>South Dakota's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, the Coyotes allowed 48% shooting, as the other team went 16/33 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, South Dakota's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. The Coyotes also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 for a 68% success rate. South Dakota gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Denver Pioneers vs South Dakota Coyotes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Flames versus the Bruins? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157.5 points, and Belmont is favored by -6.5 to win at home against UIC.</p><h3>UIC FLAMES VS BELMONT BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Curb Event Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have Belmont winning straight-up, we like UIC at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will UIC Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Flames improved to 7-4 on the season with a 74-70 win over Drake on Wednesday. UIC, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, UIC outscored Drake 42-37 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 129.5.</p><p>UIC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 57.4% from the field and 47.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, with 19 of their 30 two-point attempts finding the mark at a rate of 63.3%.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 30 points and 12 assists, hitting 4 of 9 from deep. Tyem Freeman was also hot from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 7 threes, while Jordan Mason was perfect from long range, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 17 points on 7 of 9 shooting overall.</p><p>UIC Flames gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 57% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 17 threes, shooting 47%. UIC also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%.</p><h3>Can Belmont Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Belmont's record fell to 8-5 after a 76-70 road loss to Northern Iowa on Wednesday. The Bruins were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Belmont trailed 39-34 at halftime and couldn't make up the difference in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 37.</p><p>Belmont's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.7% overall and 30% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 40 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Jonathan Pierre led the Bruins with 19 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts. Carter Whitt contributed 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Tytan Anderson added 18 points. Belmont finished with 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Belmont's defensive efforts, they couldn't keep their opponent from scoring 76 points. The Bruins allowed a 45% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 29 of 64 shots.</p> <p>Belmont struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponent connected on 26 of 46 attempts (56%). However, the Bruins did limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 3 of 18 (16%).</p>

UIC Flames vs Belmont Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Waves and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Pepperdine is favored by -1.5 in this West Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PEPPERDINE WAVES VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Pacific pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Waves Ready for a Win at Stockton?</h3><p>The Waves dropped to 5-10 on the season following a 71-41 loss to Saint Mary's on Thursday. Pepperdine entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-20 at halftime, Pepperdine managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Pepperdine's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 41 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. They connected on only 2 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12.5% from three-point range, and their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Waves hit just 5 of 11 attempts, shooting 45.5%. Luke Barrett and Moe Odum each shot 54.5% from the field, with Barrett adding 8 rebounds, while Mikey Lewis contributed 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Even with Pepperdine giving up 19 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 71 points on 41% shooting. The Waves were solid from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 6 made threes on 29 attempts, a 20% shooting performance.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Pepperdine sent their opponent to the stripe 11 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific dropped to 3-12 on the season after an 89-81 home loss to San Francisco on Thursday. The Tigers were +13 underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 35-34 at halftime but allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. The game’s total points reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 81 points while shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks in part to their 59.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33.3%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 81.5% of their attempts (22/27).</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while Malik Thomas added 24 points, hitting 2 threes. Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip. The Tigers also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, though they finished with just 5 assists as a team.</p><p>Pacific's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pacific's opponent hit 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33%. The Tigers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Pepperdine Waves vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>The Commodores and Tigers are set to face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN2. The Tigers will host the game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Vanderbilt come into this Southeastern conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: LSU Tigers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Vanderbilt Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Vanderbilt improved to 12-1 on the season with a dominant 100-56 win over New Orleans on Monday. The Commodores were heavy favorites at -35 and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Vanderbilt led 51-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 49 points while allowing just 28. The game’s total points of 156 fell just under the O/U line of 159.5.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 100 points with a 47.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 41.2% of their threes, hitting 14 of 34 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 14 of 15 shots (93.3%).</p> <p>The Commodores' effective field goal percentage was an impressive 56.6%, and they dished out 22 assists. Tyler Nickel led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while Devin McGlockton was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 2 for 2 from deep, and grabbing 10 rebounds.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 56 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 36 of 76 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 made shots on 42 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 14 of 34 shots, shooting 41%. Vanderbilt also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 for 93%. The Commodores gave up 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are the Tigers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>LSU improved to 11-2 on the season with a dominant 110-45 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sunday. The Tigers, playing at home, were -40.5 favorites and covered the spread while the game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>LSU took control early, leading 55-13 at halftime, and matched that offensive output in the 2nd half with another 55 points. The Delta Devils managed to score 32 points after the break, but LSU’s defense remained strong throughout the game.</p><p>LSU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 110 points with a field goal percentage of 65.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.3%, thanks in large part to their 87.2% shooting on two-point attempts (34/39). From beyond the arc, they hit 12 of 31 threes, good for 38.7%.</p> <p>Cam Carter led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 of 9 threes. Vyctorius Miller added 20 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. The Tigers dished out 26 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Despite LSU's defensive struggles, their offense put up 45 points in their previous game. They shot 65% from the field, making 46 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they were highly efficient, hitting 87% of their two-point shots, going 34/39.</p> <p>From three-point range, LSU connected on 12 of 31 attempts, shooting 38%. They also got to the free-throw line 12 times, making 6 of those shots for 50%.</p>

Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 18-16 Spurs will host the 19-14 Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup. The Spurs (+116) are currently on a two-game win streak and are 8th in the West, while the Nuggets (-138) are 5th in the conference.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this game at 237.5 points, and Denver is favored by 2.5 points. ALT2 will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-112 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nuggets Defense Show Up in San Antonio?</h3><p>Denver fell to 19-14 on the season after a 113-110 home loss to the Spurs on Friday. The Nuggets were favored by 6 points but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 223 points came in well under the 238.5-point line.</p> <p>Denver’s 10-0 run shifted the score from 64-60 to 70-64, but after outscoring the Spurs 38-27 in the 3rd quarter, they couldn’t hold onto their 90-87 lead, getting outscored 26-20 in the 4th.</p><p>In their 113-110 loss to the Spurs, the Nuggets shot 43.3% from the field, making 15 threes at a 38.5% clip. Nikola Jokić led the way with 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.</p> <p>Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Jokić scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter, while Christian Braun and Julian Strawther each contributed 5 points in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, the Nuggets couldn’t stop the Spurs, who scored 113 points in Denver’s loss on Friday. The Nuggets gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter but improved as the game went on, allowing 28 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 26 in the final period.</p> <p>Denver held San Antonio to 46% shooting from the field, including 36% from three, with the Spurs hitting 13 threes. The Nuggets sent the Spurs to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws. Denver also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Spurs improved to 18-16 on the season with a 113-110 road win over the Nuggets on Friday. San Antonio entered the game as +6 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 223 points fell short of the 238.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>San Antonio took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 28-22. However, the Nuggets responded with a 10-0 run and a 38-27 3rd quarter. The Spurs rallied in the 4th, holding Denver to 20 points while scoring 26 to secure the win.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a win over the Nuggets, scoring 35 points and grabbing 18 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. Devin Vassell added 18 points, while Keldon Johnson contributed 16 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter, and added 8 more in the 4th. Keldon Johnson also had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 13 of his 16 points. The Spurs hit 13 threes as a team, shooting 36.1% from deep and 46.5% overall.</p><p>Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 38 points, the Spurs' defense came through in the 4th, holding the Nuggets to just 20 points to secure the win. Overall, San Antonio gave up 110 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Spurs struggled to contain Denver from beyond the arc, allowing 15 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Nuggets to the line 16 times, where they hit 11 free throws. San Antonio finished with 42 defensive rebounds, while giving up 10 offensive boards.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Braves face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Braves are hosting the game at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Missouri State.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Missouri State Bears +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Missouri State at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Win in Peoria?</h3><p>Missouri State's season record fell to 5-7 after a narrow 73-72 loss to Valparaiso on Wednesday. The Bears, who were -5.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Missouri State scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 38 points. The total points for the game ended at 145, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Missouri State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They connected on 65.6% of their two-point attempts and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes.</p> <p>Cooper Schwieger led the way with 22 points, while Vincent Brady II added 19 on 8-of-9 shooting. Michael Osei-Bonsu contributed 15 points and 6 assists, and All Wright was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 8 shots, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Missouri State's defense struggled, giving up 73 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 65% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bears gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Braves Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bradley improved to 11-2 on the season with a 90-89 win over Indiana State on Wednesday. The Braves, who were -3.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 179 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.</p> 

<p>Bradley trailed 34-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 48.</p><p>Bradley put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They hit 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.3% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes in 31 tries. At the free-throw line, they were 12-for-15, good for 80%.</p> <p>Zek Montgomery led the way with 26 points, shooting 57.9% overall and 42.9% from three. Duke Deen added 24 points, hitting 4 of 11 from deep, and Camp Wagner contributed 20 points, making 5 of 10 from three-point range.</p><p>Bradley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points despite holding their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed 24 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bradley's opponent shot 11/38 (28%). The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 30 attempts (83%).</p>

Missouri State Bears vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Lancers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers are hosting the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Longwood as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Even though we have Longwood winning straight-up, we like Charleston Southern at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Charleston Southern Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p>Charleston Southern improved to 3-11 on the season with a 72-63 home win over Gardner-Webb on Thursday, January 2nd. The Buccaneers were +2 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Charleston Southern took control early, leading 36-24 at halftime. They matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 36 points, while Gardner-Webb put up 39. The total points for the game came to 135, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a strong 55.2% on two-pointers, but just 24.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 29 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 30 for 63.3%.</p> <p>DJ Patrick led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. RJ Johnson added 18 points, while Taje' Kelly contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds. The Buccaneers grabbed 11 offensive boards and dished out 13 assists in the game.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (23/58). They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 7/29, or 24%. Charleston Southern also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 19, shooting 63%. The Buccaneers gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Longwood Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Lancers dropped to 8-5 on the season after a 68-60 road loss to Presbyterian on Thursday. Longwood entered the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Longwood led 36-33 at halftime but managed only 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Lancers will need to address their 2nd-half struggles as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Longwood's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 6.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 1 of 15 three-point attempts. They finished with 60 points, with an effective field goal percentage matching their overall shooting percentage.</p> <p>Elijah Tucker led the way with 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Kaleb Scott added 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60%, while Kory Mincy contributed 15 points, despite shooting 28.6% overall and 20% from three-point range.</p><p>Longwood's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Lancers gave up 19 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Longwood limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. The Lancers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 75% rate.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinal versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Stanford Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford fell to 9-4 on the season after an 85-71 road loss to Clemson on Wednesday. The Cardinal entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Stanford trailed 43-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Stanford's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 91.7% of their attempts, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 22 points, while Oziyah Sellers added 20 on 77.8% shooting. Chauncey Wiggins contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Stanford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's opponents shot 42%, making 8 of 19 threes. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% rate. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 11-2 on the season with an 86-74 win over California on Wednesday. Despite being -14 favorites, the Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 160, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh trailed 42-38 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Cal 48-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they hit 76.5% of their free throws, going 26-for-34 from the line.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 20% from three. Cameron Corhen was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 18 of 34 shots to fall, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Pittsburgh's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 8 of 18 attempts, shooting 44%. The Panthers also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 26 free throws at a 76% clip.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Bobcats and Chippewas are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chippewas will host the game at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. Ohio is favored by -4.5 in this Mid-American conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at McGuirk Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Chippewas.</li><li>Not only will Central Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bobcats Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Ohio improved to 5-6 on the season with a 78-58 win over Austin Peay on Wednesday. The Bobcats, who were -14 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Ohio dominated the first half, leading 49-22 at the break. However, they were outscored 36-29 in the second half. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points while shooting 52% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to their 50% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>AJ Clayton led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Sai Witt added 21 points. Jackson Paveletzke was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and dished out 11 assists to go along with 18 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Ohio's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 53% from two-point range. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's opponent shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Bobcats managed to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Chippewas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Central Michigan dropped to 2-6 on the season after a 94-41 loss to Arizona on Saturday, December 21st. The Chippewas were +27.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Central Michigan trailed 44-23 at halftime and struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 50.</p><p>Central Michigan's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 41 points on 25.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was only 29.6%, with two-point shooting at 28.9% and three-point shooting at 18.8% (3/16).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Chippewas hit just 55.6% of their attempts (10/18). They recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team. Caleb Love was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 9/15 shooting, including 3/8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Central Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Chippewas allowed the opposing team to shoot 70% from two-point range, connecting on 26 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 10 of 29 threes, shooting 34%. Central Michigan also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 12, shooting 92%. The Chippewas gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Gamecocks and Owls game? Catch the action at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Kennesaw State is favored by -1.5 vs. Jacksonville State in a Conference USA conference matchup.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Jacksonville State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville State evened their record at 5-5 with a 91-80 road win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, December 21st. Entering the game as slight -1 favorites, the Gamecocks covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Jacksonville State exploded for 58 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.</p><p>Jacksonville State put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 50% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.4%, and they connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.</p> <p>Devontae Blanton led the way with 36 points, shooting 50% overall, while Jaron Pierre Jr. added 22 points on 53.3% shooting. The Gamecocks grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists in the win.</p><p>Jacksonville State's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 28 of their 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 21 of 41 shots, good for 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Gamecocks held their opponents to 7 made threes on 30 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 89%. Jacksonville State allowed 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Owls Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-5 on the season after an 89-65 road loss to San Jose State on Saturday, December 21st. The Owls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 45-33 at halftime, Kennesaw State was outscored 44-32 in the second half. The total points for the game were 154, going over the pre-game line of 152.5.</p><p>Kennesaw State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.3% from the field and 21.9% from three-point range, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.8%, and they hit 16 of 26 free throws (61.5%).</p> <p>Josh Uduje and Simeon Cottle each scored 22 points, with Uduje shooting 9/12 from the field. Latrell Davis added 20 points, hitting 3 of 6 threes, while Sadaidriene Hall contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds, making all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive struggles, allowing 89 points on 52% shooting, they did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 4 in the game. The Owls allowed 33 field goals, including 9 three-pointers on 26 attempts (34%).</p> <p>Inside the arc, Kennesaw State's defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 64% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws (63%).</p>

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Raiders and Runnin' Utes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big 12 matchup, Texas Tech is favored bt -2.5 vs. Utah. The over/under for the game is 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Not only will Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas Tech Stun the Crowd at Jon M. Huntsman Center?</h3><h3>Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Tech dropped to 9-3 on the season after an 87-83 home loss to UCF on Tuesday, December 31st. The Red Raiders were -13.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Texas Tech trailed 47-41 at halftime but outscored UCF 42-40 in the second half. The total points for the game were 170, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>In their last game, Texas Tech put up 83 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.2%, with a 53.6% success rate on two-pointers (30/56). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.8% of their threes (3/16). At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.8% of their attempts (14/18) and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists.</p> <p>JT Toppin led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field. Darius Johnson added 24 points, shooting 70.0% overall and 66.7% from three (2/3). Keyshawn Hall contributed 22 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots and going 4/4 from deep.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 30/56 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech held their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 for 77%. Texas Tech also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Utah Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah's season record dropped to 8-4 after an 81-56 loss to Baylor on Tuesday. The Utes, who were +11.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Utah struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just 17 points, and while they improved with 39 points in the second half, they allowed 44 points to Baylor after halftime. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 31.8% shooting from the field. They hit only 23.3% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-30 from deep, and their free-throw shooting was also lacking at 53.8%.</p> <p>VJ Edgecombe led the way with 19 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Hunter Erickson was efficient as well, hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and finishing with 13 points on 71.4% shooting overall.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field. Utah allowed 37 two-point attempts, with the other team converting 51% of those shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws, an 88% success rate. Utah allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 5-29 Pelicans (-264) will host the 6-25 Wizards (+217) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 233.</p>

<p>Currently on an 11 game losing streak, New Orleans is favored by 6.5 points. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-120 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Washington Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Wizards improved to 6-25 on the season with a 125-107 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Washington was +6 point underdogs at home but not only won, they covered the spread. The total points for the game were 232, falling short of the O/U line of 241.</p> <p>Washington led 55-51 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Chicago 36-29 in the 3rd quarter and 34-27 in the 4th.</p><p>Jordan Poole knocked down 6 threes and finished with 30 points in the Wizards' win over the Bulls, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter and another 8 in the 4th. Justin Champagnie also had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 10 of his 15 points in the period.</p> <p>Washington hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 47.2% from beyond the arc and 49.5% overall. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Corey Kispert added 13 points.</p><p>The Wizards’ defense held strong in their win over the Bulls, allowing 107 points while giving up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd. Washington allowed 29 points in the 3rd quarter and 27 in the 4th. Overall, the Bulls shot 44% from the field.</p> <p>Washington did well defending the three, with the Bulls shooting 29% and making 14 threes. The Wizards sent the Bulls to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Washington finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Orleans?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-29 on the season after a 119-108 road loss to the Heat on Wednesday. New Orleans entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 227 points surpassed the over/under line of 220.5 by 6.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 50-41 to 61-41, but the Heat responded by outscoring the Pelicans 34-25 in the 3rd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter down 90-76, the Pelicans outscored Miami 32-29 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 119-108 loss to the Heat, the Pelicans shot 50% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 26.5% clip. Trey Murphy led the way with 34 points, knocking down 5 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>CJ McCollum added 22 points, shooting 56.2% from the field, while Brandon Boston contributed 14 points on 71.4% shooting. Murphy scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 13 in the 2nd, while McCollum added 10 points in the 3rd and 8 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pelicans had a strong defensive 2nd quarter, allowing just 20 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 34 points, respectively, in a 119-108 loss to the Heat. Overall, New Orleans allowed Miami to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pelicans gave up 14 threes on 41% shooting. They also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 21 times, where Miami converted 17. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 26 defensive rebounds, allowed 5 offensive boards, and finished with 4 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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