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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Pelicans (-654) will host the Jazz (+470) at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Pelicans are favored by 11.5, and the over/under line is set at 230.5.</p>

<p>Utah is 14th in the West with a 10-29 record, while New Orleans is 15th at 10-32. The Pelicans have won two straight games.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-68 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Jazz dropped to 10-29 on the season after a 117-112 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Utah, who were +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread at home. The combined score of 229 points went over the pre-game total of 221.5.</p> <p>Utah went on an 11-0 run early, moving the score from 20-17 to 28-20. They led 87-80 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 37-25 in the final period.</p><p>Keyonte George led the Jazz with 26 points, 5 threes, and 6 assists in their 117-112 loss to the Hornets. He shot 40.9% from the field and 38.5% from deep. Brice Sensabaugh added 19 points, and Walker Kessler contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots.</p> <p>Utah connected on 16 threes, shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc and 46.2% overall. George scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Sensabaugh had 12 in the 1st. Patty Mills, Drew Eubanks, Walker Kessler, and Isaiah Collier each chipped in 11 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Jazz held the Hornets to 26 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 3rd, but a 37-point 4th quarter from Charlotte proved costly. Overall, Utah allowed 117 points on 52% shooting.</p> <p>The Jazz did well in limiting Charlotte's three-point shooting, holding them to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. Utah also sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws.</p><h3>Will the New Orleans Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>With a 119-116 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday, the Pelicans improved to 10-32 for the season. Playing at home, New Orleans entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>New Orleans took a 33-27 lead after the 1st quarter, but Dallas fought back to lead 91-87 heading into the 4th. The Pelicans responded by outscoring the Mavericks 32-25 in the final quarter. The game’s total of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.</p><p>Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 30 points and 7 assists in their win over the Mavericks, hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate. Trey Murphy added 24 points and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 38.9% from the field.</p> <p>Javonte Green contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 threes at 60%. Murray scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Green added 6. The Pelicans made 13 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from deep and 44.3% overall.</p><p>The Pelicans gave up 116 points to the Mavericks but tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 25 points to help secure the win. Overall, New Orleans allowed Dallas to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 34% clip. The Pelicans sent Dallas to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

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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.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Penguins and Sabres face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are hosting the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>The Sabres enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Pittsburgh Stun the Crowd at KeyBank Center?</h3><p>The Penguins moved closer to .500 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, improving to 18-20-8. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line, with the total of 4 goals falling short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p>

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins’ defense held Montreal scoreless until the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby netted two goals for the Penguins, bringing his season total to 5. He opened the scoring at 4:03 in the first period and added another on a power play at 1:20 in the second. Blake Lizotte sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season, at 19:15 in the third period.</p> <p>The Penguins fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his 3rd assist on Lizotte’s empty-net goal, while Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson were credited with assists on Crosby’s power-play goal, giving them 3 and 7 assists this season, respectively.</p><p>Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 shots with a 96.2% save percentage, helping the Penguins to a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 of the 3rd period.</p><h3>Will the Sabres Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Buffalo fell to 17-22-5 with a 2-1 road loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell well short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> <p>Buffalo took the lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second. The Sabres’ offense couldn’t add to their early lead, despite putting 32 shots on goal.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. Alex Tuch, with his 5th goal of the season, found the net on a shorthanded effort at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to score again.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and recorded no assists. They were shut out in both the second and third periods after Tuch’s early goal.</p><p>Buffalo's defense struggled in the second period, giving up two goals to Detroit, both on the power play. However, they tightened up in the third, not allowing any goals. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Demons versus the Hoyas? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -9 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.</p><h3>DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +9</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can DePaul Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>DePaul fell to 9-9 on the season after an 85-83 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Despite being +13 underdogs, the Blue Demons kept it close at home.</p> 

<p>DePaul led 40-39 at halftime but managed just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>DePaul's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in part to their 65.6% shooting from inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit 37.5% of their attempts, going 12-for-32.</p> <p>David Joplin led the way with 30 points, knocking down 7-of-13 threes. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, hitting 6-of-8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and dished out 11 assists, while Conor Enright also handed out 11 assists.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, DePaul's opponent connected on 12 of 32 attempts, shooting 37%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. DePaul gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Georgetown Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hoyas dropped to 12-5 on the season after a 63-58 loss to St. John's on Tuesday. Georgetown, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Georgetown led 37-27 at halftime but managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Georgetown's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 41.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).</p> <p>Micah Peavy led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 45% from the floor. RJ Luis Jr. added 19 points, despite shooting 36.8%, and Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 57.1% of his threes.</p><p>Georgetown's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 34% (23/66). They limited two-point shooting to 35% (15/42).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hoyas allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts (33%). Their opponent also shot 64% from the free-throw line, going 9/14.</p>

DePaul Blue Demons vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-584) will host the Nets (+425) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 216.5 points.</p>

<p>Los Angeles (-11.5) is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a 21-17 record, while Brooklyn (14-27) is 12th in the Eastern Conference. SN-LA will broadcast the game from Crypto.com Arena.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-98 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Brooklyn’s season continued its rough trajectory on Wednesday, as they fell to 14-27 following a 126-67 loss to the Clippers. The Nets were +15.5 point underdogs heading into the game but failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 193 points fell short of the 212-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a competitive 1st quarter, the Clippers took control with a 23-0 run, stretching the score from 53-35 to 76-35. Brooklyn managed just 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 16 points in each of the final two quarters.</p><p>The Nets struggled offensively in their loss to the Clippers, scoring just 67 points and shooting 30.1% from the field. They made only 5 three-pointers, connecting at a rate of 17.9%.</p> <p>Jalen Wilson led Brooklyn with 16 points, while Day'Ron Sharpe added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Tyrese Martin contributed 8 points, hitting 2 threes on 25% shooting from deep.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 37 and 44 points, respectively, as they allowed 126 points in a loss to the Clippers. Los Angeles shot 54% from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did limit the Clippers to 12 made threes on 37% shooting. The Nets also recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 21-17 on the season with a 117-108 win over the Heat on Wednesday. Playing at home, Los Angeles not only got the win but also covered the spread as -4.5 point favorites. The total points for the game ended at 225, going over the pre-game line of 214.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Miami went on a 10-0 run early, stretching the score from 41-39 to 49-41. However, the Lakers responded by outscoring the Heat 29-19 in the 3rd quarter and 34-23 in the 4th, turning an 85-83 deficit going into the final period into a 9-point victory.</p><p>Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 23 points and 8 rebounds in their 117-108 win over the Heat, shooting 60% from the field. Anthony Davis and LeBron James each added 22 points, with LeBron also dishing out 9 assists and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>The Lakers connected on 13 threes, shooting 38.2% from deep, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 52.2%. Hachimura scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and added 7 more in the 4th, while LeBron also contributed 9 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a tough 1st quarter where they gave up 38 points, the Lakers tightened up defensively, especially in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 108 points on 53% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Lakers struggled to contain the Heat from deep, giving up 16 threes on 44% shooting. They also sent Miami to the line 15 times, where the Heat hit 14 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>The Eagles are favored at -276 on the money line as they host the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles and Rams will kick off at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th, with NBC handling the television coverage. The Eagles are -6 point favorites, and the over/under line is at 43.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -6</p><p>This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Eagles winning this one by a score of 29 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -6</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Rams Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Rams finished the regular season 10-7, which was good enough to win the NFC West. After snapping a two-game losing streak with a week 3 win over the 49ers, they dropped their final two games, losing to the Bears in week 4 and the Packers in week 5. In week 7, they bounced back with a 20-15 win over the Raiders, though they didn’t cover the 7-point spread as favorites.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, the Rams were 11th in our power rankings. Their average scoring margin this season is -0.1 points per game, and they are 10-8 against the spread. Their O/U record is 8-10, with their games averaging 43.8 points compared to an average line of 46.8.</p><p>Heading into the divisional round, the Rams sit 15th in our offensive power rankings. They are 18th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.9, and 15th in yards per game, with 329.2. In the passing game, they are 15th in attempts and 11th in yards per game, averaging 226.1. On the ground, they rank 19th in rushing attempts and 24th in rushing yards per game. The Rams are 20th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 36.8%, and they rank 26th in 1st-quarter scoring.</p> <p>Matthew Stafford had a strong performance in the Wild Card round, posting a passer rating of 117, with 209 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19/27 passing. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing with 76 yards on 16 carries, while Tyler Higbee had 5 catches for 58 yards. The Rams scored 14 points in the 1st half against the Vikings but were held scoreless in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Rams' defense was dominant in their 27-9 win over the Vikings, sacking the quarterback nine times and allowing just 163 passing yards. They were tough against the run, holding Minnesota to 106 yards on 22 attempts. The Rams also had 14 quarterback hits, six more than the Vikings, and had 10 tackles for loss.</p>
<p>Although they gave up one touchdown through the air, the Rams limited the Vikings to a 4.1 yards per attempt. Additionally, they held Minnesota to a 35.3% conversion rate on third down and came away with one interception.</p><h3>Are The Eagles Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a 14-3 regular season, the Eagles secured the top spot in the NFC East and the 2nd seed in the conference. They ended the year with two straight wins, including a 20-13 victory over the Giants in week 18. Before that, they bounced back from a week 16 loss to Washington by dominating the Cowboys 41-7 in week 17. Philadelphia was favored by 7.5 points in that game and easily covered the spread.</p> <p>Heading into the divisional round, the Eagles rank 5th in our power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game and are 12-6 against the spread this season. Their O/U record is 7-11, with their games averaging 44.3 points compared to a 45-point line.</p><p>Heading into the divisional round, the Eagles are 4th in our offensive power rankings. They are 7th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 26.9 points per game, and 10th in yards per game, with 362.9. Philadelphia has leaned heavily on their run game, leading the league in rushing attempts and ranking 2nd in rushing yards per game with 178.7. On the other hand, they are 30th in passing yards per game, with 184.2, and 30th in passing attempts.</p> <p>In their wild-card win over the Packers, the Eagles scored 10 points in the first quarter and finished with 22. Jalen Hurts threw for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, posting a passer rating of 111. DeVonta Smith led the team with 55 receiving yards, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries. Philadelphia struggled on 3rd down, converting only 2 of 11 attempts, and went 1 for 4 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 22-10 win over the Packers, the Eagles' defense was opportunistic, coming up with three interceptions. Despite allowing 107 rushing yards on 25 attempts, they held Green Bay to just 10 points. Philadelphia's secondary was particularly strong, allowing only 195 passing yards and no touchdowns, while also holding the Packers to a 60.6% completion rate.<p></p>On third downs, the Eagles allowed the Packers to convert 53.8% of their chances. Philadelphia also had two sacks and won the tackles for loss battle.</p>

Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hoosiers and Buckeyes. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Ohio State is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Indiana.</p><h3>INDIANA HOOSIERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Even though we have Ohio State winning straight-up, we like Indiana at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hoosiers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Hoosiers fell to 13-5 on the season after a 94-69 home loss to Illinois on Tuesday. Indiana entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game went over the 160.5 O/U line, with a combined 163 points.</p> 

<p>Indiana struggled in the first half, trailing 60-32 at the break. They improved defensively in the second half, allowing just 34 points while scoring 37 of their own, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, the Hoosiers put up 69 points, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 15 for 18 at the line.</p> <p>Indiana's offense was led by Kylan Boswell, who scored 22 points and added 7 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 21 points and 5 assists, shooting 42.9% from three-point range. Tomislav Ivisic also made an impact, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 50% of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Indiana gave up 94 points, they held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hoosiers allowed 21 of 47 shots to fall, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Indiana's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Hoosiers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 15, shooting 83%. Indiana gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Buckeyes Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Ohio State fell to 10-7 on the season after a 70-68 road loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday. The Buckeyes entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-20 at halftime, Ohio State mounted a comeback by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while holding Wisconsin to 33. Despite the strong finish, the Buckeyes couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Ohio State managed 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.5%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 attempts for an 86.7% rate.</p> <p>Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 33.3% from deep. John Tonje added 17 points, while John Blackwell contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds. Steven Crowl also chipped in with 14 points and 7 boards.</p><p>Ohio State's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 57% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State gave up 5 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 22%. They also sent them to the line 28 times, where they hit 25 free throws, an 89% rate. Ohio State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-176) will host the Hornets (+148) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Chicago is currently favored by 4.5 points and has dropped three straight games. Charlotte is 14th in the East and 4th in the Southeast Division with a record of 9-28.</p>

<p>This game will take place at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN. The over/under line for this matchup is 235.5.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-124 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Charlotte Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Hornets improved to 9-28 on the season with a 117-112 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Charlotte was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by five. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>Charlotte’s defense stepped up in the 4th quarter, holding Utah to 25 points while scoring 37. The Hornets overcame an 11-0 run by the Jazz early in the game, where Utah took the lead from 20-17 to 28-20.</p><p>Mark Williams dominated in the Hornets' win over the Jazz, shooting 85.7% from the field and finishing with 31 points and 13 rebounds. He was especially impactful in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points. LaMelo Ball added 27 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Miles Bridges contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets shot 52.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.8% of their threes, making 12 in total. Brandon Miller chipped in 20 points, with 9 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough start, allowing 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up defensively, giving up just 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 117-112 win over the Jazz. Charlotte allowed Utah to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets held the Jazz to 16 made threes on 37% shooting from deep and sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Charlotte also recorded 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Bulls Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 18-23 on the season after a 110-94 loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. Chicago, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 204 points was well below the O/U line of 236.</p> <p>A key moment came when Atlanta went on a 15-0 run, turning a 28-27 lead into 42-28. Chicago tried to rally, winning the third quarter 31-25, but they were outscored 24-16 in the fourth.</p><p>In Wednesday's loss to the Hawks, the Bulls managed just 94 points, shooting 44.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 6 threes at a 22.2% clip.</p> <p>Coby White led the Bulls with 16 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Zach LaVine added 15 points, scoring 5 in the 4th, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds.</p><p>The Bulls' defense allowed 110 points in their loss to the Hawks, giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 25 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago held Atlanta to 41% shooting, including 30% from three, where the Hawks made 13 threes. The Bulls sent the Hawks to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls grabbed 45 rebounds, but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

<p>The Bobcats and Zips are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158 points, and Akron is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Ohio.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Akron Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 9-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio led 45-35 at halftime and continued to play well in the second half, outscoring Ball State 41-36. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, thanks in part to their 65% shooting on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36.4%.</p> <p>The Bobcats also added 10 points from the free-throw line, hitting 62.5% of their attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Mickey Pearson Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each contributed 15 points, with Paveletzke also adding 6 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Bobcats had a tough time containing two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 65% of their attempts, going 26/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Ohio gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Zips Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Zips improved to 9-5 on the season with an 85-78 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Akron, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game hit 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Akron had to rally in this game, as they were down 42-30 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Toledo 55-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a strong 56.5% inside the arc, but just 31% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Johnson led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 52.2% overall, though he struggled from deep, going 1 for 7. Akron dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with Amani Lyles contributing 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Akron's defense gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 26/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, Akron held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%. Akron allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

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