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<p>The Mavericks and Clippers head into game three of their first-round series tied at one game apiece. The Mavericks are the home team and are favored by 4.5 points. The over/under line is 210.5, and the money line odds are -196 for the Mavericks and +162 for the Clippers. Tip-off is at 8:00 PM ET from American Airlines Center in Dallas. ESPN is carrying the game on TV.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-118 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Mavericks picked up a 96-93 win over the Clippers in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Clippers were favored by 1.5 points, but the Mavericks covered the spread. The game also fell 28 points short of the over/under line of 217 points.</p>

<p>James Harden and Paul George each had 22 points for the Clippers. However, their team only shot 36.8% from the field and made just eight threes. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 32 points, and he also had nine assists for the Mavericks. Dallas held the Clippers to just 26.7% shooting from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can Los Angeles Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Today's O/U line of 210.5 is lower than the Clippers' season average of 227.2 points per game. The under has hit in each of their last four games.</p>

<p>LA's ATS record for the season is 39-45, including a 20-21 mark on the road. As the underdog, they are 7-13 vs. the spread, and they have failed to cover in three straight games as the favorite.</p>

<p>Going into today's game, the Clippers are 4.5-point underdogs. In their last game against the Mavericks, they were favored by 1.5 points but lost the game 96-93.</p>

<p>The Clippers finished the regular season with a record of 51-31, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against Western Conference teams, they went 30-22 and 21-9 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game against the Mavericks, the Clippers lost by a score of 96-93. The O/U line for that game was 217 points, and LA was favored by 1.5 points.</p><p>Offensively, the Clippers are 12th in the NBA this season, at 115.6 points per game. Looking at their pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league, averaging 96.6 possessions per game. The Clippers have been an above-average shooting team this season, with a team field goal percentage of 48%.</p>

<p>Bones Hyland has been playing well for the Clippers of late, averaging 28.5 points per game in his last two games. In these games, he hit 39.1% of his threes. For the season, the Clippers are getting 38% three-point shooting, which is the 4th best mark in the league. Over their last four games, both Paul George and James Harden are averaging 18 points per game.</p><p>On the season, the Clippers are giving up 112.0 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 13th in points allowed at 108.6 per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Los Angeles has been solid at defending the three-point line, ranking 14th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.2%. During that same five-game stretch, they have been even better, ranking 4th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 30.9%.</p>

<p>One area where the Clippers have been strong all season is in steals, where they rank 9th in the league at 7.8 per game.</p><h3>Will the Dallas Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Mavericks are favored by 4.5 points at home today against the Clippers. This season, they have been favored in 52 of their 82 games and have gone 38-14 in those games. As the favorite, Dallas has an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game.</p>

<p>Dallas has gone 21-20 against the spread at home this season and 33-19 as the favorite. Overall, their ATS record is 49-35, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, the Mavericks have an O/U record of 37-47 for the season. The under has hit in their last five games, and their games have averaged 232.6 points per game compared to today's line of 210.5.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Clippers, the Mavericks won 96-93 as 1.5-point underdogs. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 189 points, which was well below the O/U line of 217.</p>

<p>Dallas is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. Against Western Conference teams, they are 31-21 and 11-5 against their division. The Mavericks went 19-11 in non-conference games and have a 26-17 record on the road.</p><p>This season, the Mavericks are averaging 118.7 points per game at home, which is 8th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 117.9 points per contest. Dallas has gotten a lot of its offense from beyond the arc, as they are 3rd in made threes per game at 14.6.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic has been carrying the Mavericks offense of late, averaging 31.3 points per game in his last three games. He is shooting 41.3% from the field in that stretch. Over his last four games, P.J. Washington has hit 46.2% of his threes and is averaging 1.8 made threes per game.</p><p>Entering today's game, the Mavericks defense is giving up 115.3 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 9th in the league in points allowed at 107.2 per contest.</p>

<p>On the season, opponents have made 36.7% of their three-point attempts against the Mavericks, which is 20th in the league. In terms of rebounds, Dallas is 19th in the NBA at 42.9 per game.</p>

<p>Throughout the year, opposing teams have made more threes than their season average 59.8% of the time vs. the Mavericks. In terms of free throws, Dallas is 14th in the NBA in made free throws allowed per game at 21.6.</p>

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

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

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

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

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Before you even start to look for college basketball betting odds, you have to know where to go. There are some terrific college basketball sportsbooks out there, and those are who you should trust when doing your betting.

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East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Idaho Vandals vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

Niagara Purple Eagles vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

VMI Keydets vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Right now the signs point very strongly toward the <b>Miami Heat </b>and <b>San Antonio Spurs</b> being involved in SOME kind of playoff situation. But they may have to win their way into the field.

The game they play against each other on Wednesday night might go a long way to determining whether either one of them can go right into a series rather than a "play-in." The Heat, as the defending Eastern Conference champion, has been something of a disappointing entry. But the Spurs might be a bit of a different story, as they have been in a transition phase, which coach Gregg Popovich has, by all accounts, handled nicely.

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NBA Odds: <b>Heat -5 / Total 209</b>

Miami (32-30 SU, 27-35 ATS) is tied with Boston for the sixth spot in the East. That's extremely critical, because whoever finishes lower will have to be involved in a play-in process, where if they lose to the 8th seed (right now Charlotte) and then to the winner of the game between the #9 and #10 teams, they're out of the playoffs entirely.

The Spurs (31-29 SU, 33-26-1 ATS) are tied for eighth place in the West with Memphis, and that means they are likely ticketed for a play-in game.

Derrick White will be out of this game for San Antonio with an ankle injury, while the Heat will once again be missing Victor Oladipo (he's only played four games for them) with Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn, Tyler Herro (who's been an off-the-court problem for them) and Andre Iguodala listed as "day to day."

San Antonio's last game was a wild one, as it won a 146-143 overtime decision over the Washington Wizards. DeMar DeRozan had 37 points, with Dejounte Murray adding 25 and Keldon Johnson 21. They committed only six turnovers in the 53 minutes of play. Also, not one member of San Antonio's starting five made a three-pointer.

That's the more telling stat; San Antonio has attempted more two-point shots than any other team in the NBA. They have also taken fewer three-pointers than all other teams but one. All told, the Spurs have taken just 32% of their shots from beyond the arc.

We mention this because in the last meeting between these teams, which took place just a week ago, the Heat held the Spurs to just 34 points and 29% shooting in the second half on the way to a 107-87 victory. Miami forced San Antonio to take 35 shots from long range - that was 45% of their attempts.

And that is not an accident. The Heat's defensive scheme has coerced opponents to take fewer two-pointers and the second most triples of any team in the league.

So in other words, their design was very successful in making the Spurs do what they DID NOT want to do on offense. And that is a formula for success.

Maybe the total will work for you here (i.e.,the under), but because they can extract a matchup advantage as we've described, we're going to lay the points with <b>MIAMI</b>, even though it looks on paper as if they are banged up.

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

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

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Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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

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

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lions versus the Bisons? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. This Atlantic Sun conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and Lipscomb is favored to win by -8 at home vs. North Alabama.</p><h3>NORTH ALABAMA LIONS VS LIPSCOMB BISONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lipscomb Bisons -8</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIPSCOMB BISONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-65 in favor of the Bisons.</li><li>Not only will Lipscomb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog North Alabama?</h3><p>North Alabama will be looking to improve their 4-12 road record when they take on Lipscomb. So far this season, the Lions have gone 14-16, including an 8-8 mark in Atlantic Sun play.</p>

<p>North Alabama has gone 3-10 in games where they were the underdog, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five road games. In their most recent game, they beat Central Arkansas by a score of 82-78.</p><p>North Alabama has an ATS record of 13-15 this season and they are 7-9 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Lions are 7-6 vs. the spread this year and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Over their last 3 road games, North Alabama is 1-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Alabama's over/under record for the season sits at 15-12-1, and today's line of 160.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.7). So far, 20 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 152 points per game.</p><p>North Alabama's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Central Arkansas. Overall, they hit 38.3% of their shots from the field and went 27/28 from the free-throw line. Damian Forrest led the scoring for the Lions, contributing 18 points. Additionally, Will Soucie chipped in with 18 points.</p><p>So far, the Lions' defense is ranked 273rd in the country at 76.1 points per contest. North Alabama's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Central Arkansas offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 78 points.</p><h3>Does Lipscomb Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, the Bisons have been dominant, going 10-1 with an average scoring margin of +9.0 points per game. Their current win streak at home is at six games, and they are 15-4 this season when favored.</p>

<p>Overall, Lipscomb is 20-11, and they have won four straight games. In their last outing, they beat Eastern Kentucky by a score of 81-67.</p><p>As the favorite, Lipscomb has gone 12-7 against the spread this season. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bisons are 4-6 vs. the spread. Their home ATS record this year is 7-4, but over their last 10 games at home, they are just 5-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Lipscomb games is 17-11 and today's over/under line of 160.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (153). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 162 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Lipscomb offense tallied 81 points in a matchup against Eastern Kentucky. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.8%, and they made 7 threes. The Lipscomb offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 38% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>Looking at the Lipscomb defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 76.5 points per game (276th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.7 threes per game vs. North Alabama. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.</p>

North Alabama Lions vs Lipscomb Bisons Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/24